Sutton Farm, Chester Road, Sutton Weaver Village

SUTTON WEAVERS

SCHEDULE OF AGILITY

(held under UK Agility Rules & Regulations)

9th – 11th June 2017

Sutton Farm, Chester Road, Sutton Weaver Village,

Nr Runcorn, Cheshire, WA7 3EY

(This event to be held outdoors)

GUARANTORS TO UK AGILITY:

Competition Manager: Karen Ingram

Show Secretary: Kate Reevell

Entries Open: 10th February 2017

(entries received before this date will be returned)

Entries Close: 12th May 2017

Capping Level: 1200 runs

Enter Online:

Show opens: 8.00am - Briefing: 8.15am - Judging: 8.30am

ENTRY FEES: £3.05 per dog per class;

PRE-BOOKED CAMPING Fri or Sat night at £10.00 per unit per night

LATE ENTRIES AT THIS SHOW WILL BE CHARGED AT £4.00 PER CLASS

LATE CAMPING WILL BE CHARGED AT £12.00 PER NIGHT

Mail Entries with Fees (Cheques made payable to UK Agility) to:

UK Agility (Sutton), Corbiere, Longdon Hill, Wickhamford, Evesham, Worcs., WR11 7RP

Refreshments will be available all day.

Enquiries: or

or call UKA - 01386 833283

Vets on Call: Chestergates Referral Hospital, Telford Court, Chestergates Road, Chester, CH1 6LT

Tel: 01244 853823

This show will run under the 2017 UK Agility Rules and Regulations

Performance Programme

Beginners:For dogs that are not eligible for Novice, Senior and Champion levels in the Performance Programme.

Novice:For dogs that have gained a minimum of 24 points in the Beginners classes, where 12 of those points must be obtained in agility classes.

Senior:For dogs that have gained a minimum of 36 points in the Novice classes, where 12 of those points must be obtained in agility classes,6 from games classes and 6 from jumping classes.

Champion:For dogs that have gained a minimum of 48 points in the Senior classes, where 12 of those points must be obtained from agility classes, 12 points from jumping classes and 12 points from games classes.

Steeplechase Programme

SC Beginners: For dogs that are not eligible for SC Novice, SC Senior and SC Champion levels in the Steeplechase Programme.

SC Novice:For dogs that have gained a total of 24 points in the SC Beginners classes.

SC Senior:For dogs that have gained a total of 36 points in the SC Novice classes.

SC Champion:For dogs that have gained a total of 48 points in the SC Senior classes.

Special Classes

Nursery:Open to any dog 16 months of age and older that is not entered in any class in the performance programme for that day.

Casual: Open to any dog that is not entered in any other class but casual for that day.

Junior:Open to all handlers who are under 18 on the 1st December 2017

For those transferring from KC

The Kennel Club Levels / UKA Performance
Programme / UKA Steeplechase
Programme
Levels 1 & 2 / Beginners / SC Beginners
Levels 3 & 4 / Novice / SC Novice
Levels 5 & 6 / Senior / SC Senior
Levels 7 / Champion / SC Champion

All new dogs that have not competed at KC at time of UKA owner/handler registration are eligible for beginners.

TIMES FOR MEASURING OF DOGS WILL BE ANNOUNCED ON THE DAY.

A BIG THANK YOU TO ALL THE JUDGES, RING PARTIES AND EVERYONE ELSE WHO HAS HELPED IN ANY WAY TO ORGANISE ANDRUN THIS SHOW.

PLEASE ASSIST US BY KEEPING OUR VENUE CLEAN

HELP WANTED!To all competitors - We would love for you to help at our show. Care will be taken to allow you plenty of time for your own dogs, and to explain to you what your job involves. Please tick the box on the entry form and indicate your preferences. Thanks!!

CLASSES AND JUDGES

FRIDAY

AGILITY(Beginner, Novice, Senior, Champion)

JUDGE

JUMPING(Beginners, Novice, Senior, Champion)

JUDGE

STEEPLECHASE (SC Beginners, SC Novice, SC Senior, SC Champion)

JUDGE

POWER & SPEED(Beginners, Novice, Senior, Champion)

JUDGE

NURSERY

JUDGE

CASUAL (Agility & Jumping)

JUDGE

JUNIOR(Agility & Jumping)

JUDGE

CIRCULAR KO(Maxi & Toy)

JUDGE

SATURDAY

AGILITY(Beginner, Novice, Senior, Champion)

JUDGE

JUMPING(Beginners, Novice, Senior, Champion)

JUDGE

STEEPLECHASE (SC Beginners, SC Novice, SC Senior, SC Champion)

JUDGE

GAMBLERS(Beginners, Novice, Senior, Champion)

JUDGE

NURSERY

JUDGE

CASUAL (Agility & Jumping)

JUDGE

JUNIOR(Agility & Jumping)

JUDGE

CIRCULAR KO(Midi & Standard)

JUDGE

SUNDAY

CSJ UK AGILITY GP (Novice, Senior, Champion)

AGILITY(Beginners)

JUDGE

JUMPING(Beginners, Novice, Senior, Champion)

JUDGE

STEEPLECHASE (SC Beginners, SC Novice, SC Senior, SC Champion)

JUDGE

SNOOKER(Beginners, Novice, Senior, Champion)

JUDGE

NURSERY

JUDGE

CASUAL (Agility & Jumping)

JUDGE

JUNIOR(Agility & Jumping)

JUDGE

PRIZES & AWARDS

Qualifying rosettes:To all dogs who achieve a qualifying round

Placement rosettes: Awarded to the top 4 of each class if qualifying score and to a minimum of 10%

Non Q Placement rosettes;5 or less dogs in a class;1st

(calculated from ring plan)6-10 dogs in a class;1st & 2nd

11-15 dogs in a class;1st-3rd

> 15 dogs in a class;1st – 4th

Trophies:5 or less ;No trophy

(calculated from ring plan)< 50 dogs in a class; 1st Place

(Qualifying score must be50 to 100 dogs in a class;1st & 2nd Place

gained to receive trophy)> 100 dogs in a class;1st – 3rd Place

At no time must any vehicle be driven at more than 5 mph anywhere on the site of the venue as it is also used by the public and is a working livery yard.

A full copy of each heat rules is available at the secretaries’ tent & on the UKA web page

The Circular Knockout Challenge

Sponsored by Norton Rosettes

The CSJ UK Agility Grand Prix 2017

The Games Challenge Final 2017

Sponsored by Clear Q's Agility Camps

General Rules • Open to all levels and all heights running in one competition. Only handler and dog combinations that gain three or morequalifying wins may run in the semi final, • The semi final and final will consist of a Gamblers course and a Snooker course.

Scoring • Standard UK Agility Marking will apply. • The judge may use the Senior and Champion level games rules. • Both points and times will becombined from the 2 classes• The dog with the most points in the fastest time will be deemed the winner • In the event of a tie the competitor with the most Gamblers points in the fastest time will be deemedthe winner. • Any extraordinary circumstances to be ruled by UK Agility.

Final Qualification • Qualification for the 2017 Semi Final will be by winning 3 games classes with a qualifying score at any UKA show between 2nd July 2016 –1st July 2017. The SemiFinal to be held at the UKA Week show 2017 on Friday 4th August 2017 • The top 20 from the Semi Final will qualify to compete at the Games Challenge Final to be held atUK Agility Grand Finals

PrizesThere will be rosettes for all finalist, plus trophies for the overall winner and runner-up. Individual rosettes and trophieswill be given to the winner ofboth the Snooker and the Gamblers sections.

UK AGILITY NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS FINALS 2017

Each height division will have its own separate competition. Round 1 of the National Finals is open to any dog that gains a clear round in ANY agility class, except Casual and Nursery, at any UK Agility Show from 1st August 2016 up to and including 31st July 2017. (The dog must be handled by the same handler.) A random draw will be made for Round 1 to be held on 1st August 2017 at the UKA Week show. This running order will be displayed on the day and not on your running order card.

The top 50% of the class from Round 1 will then qualify for Round 2. If this is fewer than 25 then the top 25 will qualify for Round 2, providing they were not eliminated. In Round 2 dogs will run in the reverse order of the result of Round 1. Round 2 will be held on 3rd August 2017. The top 15 dogs in the class from Round 2 will then qualify to run in the Final providing not eliminated. Running order for the final will be in the reverse order of Round 2 result. The Finals will be held on 5th August 2017. Novice rates of travel will be used to work out the Standard course time for the 2 rounds and the Final. Where a handler is running 2 dogs drawn close together the first dog may be moved up the running order to obtain 2 dogs between the handlers dogs. If this is not possible the handler will be given a 3 minute break between dogs. Round 1, Round 2, and the Final results do not count towards progression in UKA levels.

NOTICE TO COMPETITORS (The boring stuff!!)

This show will run under the 2017 UK Agility Rules and Regulations

UK Agility Rules and Regulations apply to the whole event and all people and dogs must comply with these at all times. As a competitor it is your responsibility to be aware of the rules and regulations as they stand at the time of the show. This show will run under the 2017 UK Agility rules.

All dogs and handlers must be registered with UK Agilityin order to compete.UK Agility’s official rules & regulations are available free to download on registration of Handler/Owner to UK Agility. A rule book can be purchased on request direct to UK Agility, or at one of our shows.. If you or your dog is not already registered, fill out the UK Agility registration form included in this schedule and add the registration fee to your entry fee.

Competitors through submission of entry acknowledge that they are knowledgeable of UK Agilityrules and regulations including but not limited to the following rules regarding entry:

All competitors should familiarise themselves with the rules prior to the event.

Dogs under 18 calendar months of age on the day of the Show are not eligible to compete in UK Agility Licensed shows, with the exception of dogs over 16 calendar months of age eligible to compete in Nursery Classes & Steeplechase.

Entries without fees paid in full will be returned. Separate entry forms must be completed by each Competitor and must be signed by the Competitor. Entry forms must be accompanied with the appropriate fees. If you use a recorded delivery service, you mustspecify No Signature Required.

Entries will not be accepted, changed or altered after the closing date or capping level has been reached except for the purpose of moving to a higher level.

A dog shall be withdrawn from competition if it is:-

A bitch which is in season,

Suffering from any infectious or contagious diseases,

Interfering with the safety of any person or other animal.

Likely to cause suffering to the dog if it continues competing.

There will be no refunds for entries withdrawn and neither in the event a dog and/or handler is dismissed from the competition, regardless of the reason for dismissal providing this was within accordance of UK Agility rules and regulations.

It is the competitor’s responsibility to be available for their class and running order.

It is expressly understood that Competitors alone are responsible for the behaviour of their dogs, children and guests. Any competitor whose dogs, children, or guests create unnecessary disturbances or repeatedly engage in unsafe or disruptive behaviour, may, at the discretion of the show management, be asked to remove the offending dogs, children, guests from the event grounds. No refunds of fees will be made in such a case.

No competitor shall impugn the decision of the judge or judges.

No person shall carry out punitive correction or harsh handling of a dog at any time within the boundaries of the show.

Should a judge be unable to fulfill the appointment to judge, the show management reserves the right to appoint another judge. Should circumstances so dictate the show manager, in consultation with the Judges, may alter arrangements as necessary. Such changes and the circumstances surrounding them must be reported to UK Agility. In the event of abandonment of the show through circumstances beyond our control, the SHOW MANAGEMENT may defray such expenses from the entry fee to cover the cost of the show preparation. These accounts will then be made public.

All dogs are entered at this show at their owners risk and whilst every care will be taken the show management will not accept responsibility for loss, damage or injury however caused to dogs, persons or property whilst at the show.

All competitors MUST clear up after their dogs at all times. Failure to do so will result in competitors being asked to leave the Show.

Dogs left in hot cars, or dogs appearing to be in distress, will be dealt with as seen fit by the Show Management.

Returned cheques do not constitute a valid entry. There will be a £20.00 service charge for returned cheques. Payment of entry fees and service charges shall be made before a competitor may compete. Any unpaid fees or shortfalls to a UK Agility account must be paid prior to the start of the event. If your UK Agility account owes money when we process the entries for this show your running orders will be withheld to encourage you to visit the secretary’s tent at the show so that the account balance can be resolved. If attending a show where E-gility is in use, you will be unable to check in to compete at the show, until any outstanding debt is paid. If fees are still due seven days after an event, UK Agility will suspend a dog’s/handlers registration until fees are paid in full. A fee of £6.00 will be charged, for the account to be un-suspended.

The following table shows the jump heightsfor the Performance and Steeplechase Programme.

Height name / Dog’s Height (mm) / Jump Height
(mm) / A-Frame Height
(m) / Long Jump
Length
(mm) / Tyre
Height
centre
(mm)
Micro (Casual & Nursery Only) / 350 & Below / 200 / 1.6 / 400 / n/a
Toy / 350 & below / 300 / 1.7 / 600 / 450
Midi / 430 & below / 400 / 1.7 / 800 / 550
Standard / 500 & below / 500 / 1.7 / 1000 / 650
Maxi / Over 500 / 600 / 1.7 / 1200 / 750

Dogs should be measured while the dog is placed in a standing position on a flat surface such as a table. The measurement is taken from the perpendicular line from the top of the dog’s withers to the flat surface.

All dogs, except the Maxi division, must have an official measurement before they run. If your official dog’s measurement moves you into a different height than the one entered, you must notify the show secretary and your dog will be moved automatically.

If you are entering the casual class and wish to jump lower than your eligible height please tick the CRO box (Clear round only). Clear round rosettes will still be available for your run.

General Grand Final and Heat Rules

• Once a dog has qualified to compete at a particular final with a handler it will be unable to qualify again for that specific final with another handler.
• If a dog is measured into a higher height category after Qualifying for an event in a lower height they will be moved into the higher height category. If a handler is found to have run in the wrong height or been ineligible due to not following UKA measurement rules they will be removed from the event.
• If a measurement is due on the day of the heat (1st measure or over 2 measure) then this must be carried out before they run in the qualifier. If it is not and they are in the wrong height they will be removed from the event.
• All events at The Grand Finals are invitation events. All handlers will be required to purchase and wear official clothing whilst competing. This must be collected at the event and will not be forwarded after the event.
• Handlers must have checked in within 30 minutes of the check in time. If they have not checked in by then they will be unable to run. At the Grand Finals all paperwork is produced on the day hence the inclusion of this rule.
• Where a handler is running 2 dogs drawn close together the first dog will be moved up the running order to obtain 2 dogs between the handlers dogs. If this is not possible the handler will be given a 3 minute break between dogs. A handler may state at check in, that they do not want their running order changed so they maintain the running order advantage. If this is the case a 2 minute break will be given. Time starts as the first dog crosses the finish line and stops as they enter the ring.
• Eliminations at heats will not qualify for the Grand Finals. Eliminations in semi finals will not progress to the final of any event.

Heat Judging RulesIf an event heat has been scheduled and is run after all other classes on the day have finished, the competition judges from that day who have completed their judging appointment may compete in this event.

UKA Baton Rules

The judge shall designate an area for a baton exchange between handlers. The next dog and handler to run for the team/pair will wait in this area for their turn to run. The baton exchange must happen with both handlers and their dogs within the boundaries of the designated exchange box. The baton must exchange hands without being dropped or thrown before the next handler and dog to run can move out of the exchange area to begin their course. Dogs and handlers do not need to remain in the exchange box once the baton has been passed. The baton must remain within the exchange box at all times and the returning handler must hold the baton for 5 (five) seconds to be considered a successful exchange. A faulted baton change is 10 faults. The handler waiting in the exchange area can hold or restrain his or her dog in anyway, providing it is not deemed abusive or harsh by the judge. Dogs may be placed on leads before and after their runs while other team/pair members are running. However, a lead must not be on the dog at the time of the baton exchange. An elimination will be incurred if another team/pair members dog runs into the course area during another members run. At the discretion of the judge they may appoint someone to judge the exchange box. If a box judge is appointed they will be deemed as an event judge and therefore must comply to all judging rules.

Bitches in Season at Grand Finals

Bitches in season will be able to compete at the Grand Finals 2016. This must be declared at check in and if possible please notify the office before. These dogs will be removed from the running order and will run last in their height. If there are multiple dogs in season then they will run in the order they were drawn originally. We would ask all handlers with bitches in season to respect other competitors by keeping their dogs away from the competition area when they are not actually competing.