TAMSU LEARNING CENTER
92nd, AAC SANCTIONED AGILITY TRIAL
Mairs Property, Tottenham Ontario
August 11th, 2012
Entries Open June 15th, 2012
Entries close: July 19th, 2012 @ 6:00 P.M.OR WHEN TRIAL IS FULL
JUDGE
BILLIE McLEAN – BARRIE, ON
Saturday August 11th, 2012
Ring #1Ring #2
Advance StandardMaster Standard #1
Master Standard #2Advance Gamble
SteeplechaseMaster Gamble #1
Advance JumpersMaster Gamble #2
Master Jumpers
Veterans/Specials are offered at all levels including Games
We reserve the right to change the Running Order & Ring Order at any time.
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NOTICE TO COMPETITORS
This test is being held under the Agility Association of Canada Inc. (AAC) Rules. Exhibitors through submission of entry, acknowledge that they are knowledgeable of the AAC Rules and Regulations, to include but not limited to the following:
This test is open to all dogs being at least 18 months of age, including purebred and non-purebred, except bitches in season, dogs suffering from any deformity, injury or illness that may affect the dog’s physical or mental performance, or dogs exhibiting signs of aggression towards people or other dogs.
No leads, collars, food or toys or other training aids/devices shall be permitted on the course at any time.
There shall be NO REFUNDS for entries withdrawn after the closing date, the dog is absent on the day of the trial, or if the dog and/or handler are dismissed from competition, regardless of the reason. Any handler who is found to abuse a dog will be disqualified. If a bitch comes into season after an entry has been submitted and a veterinarian certificate (certifying the bitch was in season within the 10 day period preceding the trial) is delivered to the Trial Secretary, on or before the date of the trial, TAMSU LEARNING CENTRE will refund the entry.
All competitors participate in the events at their own risk. The General Agreement of the back of the entry form must be signed in order to comply with AAC’s acceptance.
**Dogs who obtain titles, may move up to the next titling class on the FOLLOWING DAY*** Please ensure you fill out a move-up sheet.
GENERAL INFORMATION
The Trial will be held on the Mairs Private Property in Tottenham. ALL DOGS MUST BE ON LEASH AT ALL TIMES UNLESS COMPETING IN THE RING. Please clean up after your dogs and RESPECT THE PRIVATE PROPERTY SIGNS.
NOTE: Exhibitors are expected to clean up after their dogs. If not abiding by the house rules, future entries will be refused to any other Trials at TAMSU.
Start times- Estimations onlyRegistration / 7:15 am
Measuring / 7:30 am
Judge’s Briefing / 7:45 am
First Event (First dog on the line) / 8:00 am
MEASURING OF DOGS: All competing dogs must now be registered with AAC. This will give your dog a unique AAC number to be used as ID on all AAC records.If your dog does not already have its AAC number, please complete the enclosed ‘DOG ID CARD REGISTRATION: FORM to ensure that your dog will be able to run the day of the trial. Dogs who have not been registered with AAC can no longer enter as PENDING. No ID number – No running on the day of the trial.
AGILITY OBSTACLES: Obstacles will be selected from the list of AAC approved obstacles. There will not be an official familiarization of equipment. However, as required by AAC two jumps will be set up outside of each ring.
PRIZES AND AWARDS
In each of the Starters Standard Rounds & Games Rosettes will be awarded 1st to 4th in each height division.
In each Advance & Master Standard Rounds & Games Flat Ribbon will be awarded 1st to 4th, in each height division
In each of the Veteran and Specials rounds & Games, Ribbons will be awarded 1st, to 4th in the Mini (6” & 10”) and (Open 16” & 22)” Height Division
A flat qualifying ribbon will be awarded to all dogs that achieve a qualifying round in any class. We have Special Titling Ribbons!!
CLASS DESCRIPTIONS
AAC STARTERS CLASS: The Starters Class shall be for dogs not having earned the Agility Dog of Canada (ADC) Title. A dog must achieve 3 clear rounds under 2 different judges to be awarded the ADC Title.
AAC ADVANCED CLASS: The Advance Class shall be for dogs having earned the Agility Dog of Canada (ADC) Title but that have not earned the Advance Agility Dog of Canada (AADC) title. A dog must achieve 3 clear rounds under 2 different judges to be awarded the AADC title.
AAC MASTERS CLASS: The Master Class shall be for dogs having earned the Advance Agility Dog of Canada (AADC) Title. To be awarded the Master Agility Dog of Canada Title by AAC, a dog must achieve 3 clear standard rounds under 2 different judges and earn qualifying scores under two different judges in all four games under Advanced rules.
AAC VETERAN CLASS: This class is for dogs 7 years of age and older or dogs 5 years of age and older who have been competing in the Special Agility Class for a minimum of 1 year.
AAC SPECIALS CLASS: This class is open to all dogs. A dog entered in Specials may eventually move to the Veteran Class. A dog may no longer compete in the Regular Starters, Advanced and Masters Titling Classes once entered at an Official Trial in any of the Veteran or Specials Classes. Dogs moving into Veterans or Specials from Regular Classes take their previous titles with them.
AAC STEEPLECHASE: This class is open to all dogs eligible to compete in other AAC qualifying events, as laid out by the current AAC rulebook.
AAC MASTER CHALLENGE: The Challenge class shall be opened to only dogs that are competing at the AAC Master Standard level. Ten qualifying legs under 2 different judges are required to be awarded the Master Challenge Dog of Canada title.
GAMES: Classes are now offered at 3 levels – Starters, Advance & Masters. All games will be offered to Special and Veteran class dogs. Progression from one level to the next is as follows:
- Movement into Advance games from Starters games requires 2qualifying scores under 2 different judges..
- Movement into Masters games from Advanced games requires 3 qualifying scores under 2 different judges in the specific game.
Sending Your Entry
If sending your entry by courier, check to make sure it may be delivered without a person having to be home. Express Post is a good option. If you are sending entries by Purolator, please note that someone will not be available to give directions or sign for the package.
Accommodations
The following hotels will accept well-mannered dogs in crates. Please respect hotel property and ensure that you clean up after your dogs. It is becoming more difficult to find hotels that will accept dogs.
Bolton Inn, Hwy #50, Bolton, (905) 857-3382 (Limited rooms with dogs crated)
TRIAL SECRETARY: Jeannette Mairs, R.R. #4, Tottenham, Ontario L0G 1W0 (905) 936-4661
GENERAL AGREEMENT
The person who signs this agreement represents that he/she (“I”) is authorized to enter into this agreement. I certify that I am the actual owner of the dog, or that I am the duly authorized agent of the actual owner of the dog entered hereon. In consideration of the acceptance of this entry, I/we (“I”) have read and understand and will abide by the Official Rules and Regulations of the Agility Association of Canada, Inc. (AAC) in the effect at the time of this entry, and by any additional rules and regulations appearing in the Agility Trial Schedule for this event. I certify and represent that the dog entered is not a hazard to persons or other dogs. This entry is submitted for acceptance on the foregoing representation and General Agreement/Disclaimer. I agree to conduct myself (ourselves) in accordance with such Official Rules and Regulations (including all provisions applying to discipline) and to abide by the decisions made with them.
I agree that the organization hosting this event (Tamsu Learning Centre) has the right to refuse this entry of cause, which the organization shall deem to be sufficient. In consideration of the acceptance of this entry and of hosting of this event and of the opportunity to have the dog participate or be judged, I agree to hold the organization, its members, officers and directors, the Agility Association of Canada Inc. (AAC), and its officers and directors, sponsors of the event, owners of the premises upon which the event is held and their employees, harmless from any claim for loss or injury which may be alleged to have been caused directly or indirectly to any person or thing by the act of this dog while in or upon the premises or grounds or near any entrance thereto, and I personally assume all responsibility and liability from any such claim: and I further agree to hold the aforementioned parties harmless from any claim for loss of this dog by disappearance, theft, death, or otherwise, and from any claim for damage or injury be caused or alleged to be caused by the negligence of the parties aforementioned, or by the responsibility for the agree to indemnify and save the aforementioned parties harmless from any and all loss and expenses (including legal fees) by reason of the liability imposed by law upon any of the aforementioned parties for damage because of bodily injuries, including death at any time resulting therefore, sustained by any person or persons, including myself (ourselves) or on account of damage to property, arising out of or in consequence of my (our) participation in this event, howsoever such injuries, death or damage may be caused, any whether or not the same may have been caused or may have been alleged to have been caused by negligence of the aforementioned parties any of their employees or agent, or any other person.
The personal information collected herein is for the purpose of enabling you to participate in our trial as a competitor. The personal information you have provided will be used by Tamsu Learning Centre to administer this event in accordance with the AAC rules governing the hosting of an agility trial. The personal information will be disclosed, in accordance with the AAC rulebook for post trial reporting obligations. By signing below, you consent to the collection, use and disclosure of your personal information as described here.
I have read, understand acknowledge and agree to abide by the above Agreement & understand that I am fully responsible for the behavior of my dog(s) attending this event
whether entered or not.
Signature: ______
Date: ______
OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM
Return Signed Entry Form(s)ALL FEES DUE IN CDN FUNDS
With Fees payable to:Entries open June 15th, 2012 and close
TAMSU LEARNING CENTREJuly 19th, 2012 @ 6:00PM or when trial is full
Jeannette Mairs No Post Dated Cheques will be accepted.
R.R. #4, 1201 There will be no refunds after the closing
Tottenham, Ontariodate. Hand deliveries to John, Sarah or
L0G 1W0Cynthia will not be accepted.
Telephone: (905) 936-4661
Handler information:
NAME ______
ADDRESS ______
CITY/PROV______POSTAL C ODE______
TELEPHONE ______E-mail ______
Dog information:
OWNER, IF NOT HANDLER ______
CALL NAME______AGE______
BREED ______AAC REGISTRATION NUMBER ______
DOG’S HEIGHT AT WITHERS ______
JUMP HEIGHT 6 10 16 22 26
Please CIRCLE applicable division: Regular Veterans Specials
( ) Advance( ) Master Standard (2)
( ) Steeplechase( ) Advance Gamble
( ) Advance Jumpers( ) Master Gamble (2)
( ) Master Jumpers
Each Run is $18.50 (which includes the GST//HST)
Number of Runs______@! $18.50 = ______
Are you willing to Volunteer to help the evening go faster? Yes No
For all of you that help with the Trials we Thank you
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