Watford Agility Club

TRENT PARK DOG AGILITY CLUB

OPEN AGILITY SHOW

[Held under Kennel Club Rules and Regulations H & H 1]

Sunday 2nd September 2007

LeeValleyPark

River Lee Country Showground

Waltham Marsh, Highbridge Street
Waltham Abbey, Essex EN9 1AZ

*(nearest available postcode to site, see map for directions)*

Show opens: 7.45 a.m. Briefing: 8.15 a.m.

Judging starts at 8.30 a.m.

Entry Fee: £ 2.40 per class - £ 4.80 per pair

Helping TPDAC members: £1.00 per class, pairs £2.00 (both members) or £3.40 (1 member, 1 not)

Judges: Jane Dee, Tamara Hollands, Alan Humphreys, David Isbister, Arthur Rogers, Rosemary Tappin, Steve Treamer, Jenny Willis, Eileen Wischnia.

ENTRIES CLOSE Monday, 16th July 2007 (1st CLASS POSTMARK)

ENTRY FORMS AND FEES TO: Trent Park DAC, c/o Agility Aid, 1 Mare Lane,

Beenhams Heath, Shurlock Row, Berkshire, RG10 0QH.

Entry enquiries only tel: 01189 320619 (8am – 1pm)

Show Secretary – John Leslie, 38 Northolme Road, LondonN5 2UU
Tel 020 7359 6461 or 07711 433871 before 10.30pm only. Email:

Guarantors to the Kennel Club:

Chairperson:Mr. Tim Stevens, Indiana, 65a Park Avenue, EnfieldEN1 2HH

Treasurer:Mr. John Leslie, 38 Northolme Road, LondonN5 2UU

Secretary:Mrs. Tracy White, 583 Hammondstreet Road, CheshuntEN7 6PJ

GRATEFUL THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS:

Vet on call: Medivet 673 Hertford RoadEnfieldEN3 6NH Tel 01992 762699

Please clear up after your dog - skip provided.

N.B. Lee Valley Regional Park Authority have an on the spot fine of £50 for failing to pick up after your dog; wardens will be patrolling.

Shayler Catering will be on site for your catering needs

Trent Park Schedule 2007Page 1

CLASSES – Maximum 3 classes per dog plus pairs

• Entries are limited to a maximum of THREE classes per dog, plus pairs. • Dogs entering more than 3 non-pairs classes will be removed from the highest numbered non-Qualifier individual class. • Any dogs entered in pairs only must also be entered on a main entry form by the owner, marked as ‘Pairs Only’, by the show closing date in order to provide the authority to compete. • Should circumstances, including the number of entries, make it necessary the judging arrangements may be altered in consultation with the Judges. • RVA & Eukanuba Equipment will be used at this event.

TROPHIES & ROSETTES

Trophies for 1st to 3rd place in all classes; rosettes to at least 10% of numbers in all classes, EXCEPT where special rules apply to Eukanuba sponsored classes and the ‘Laser’ knockout pairs – please see relevant rules for additional information.

ORDER OF JUDGING

The order of judging and ring plan will be posted with your running orders.

For large, medium & small dogs

MEASUREMENT: In accordance with Kennel Club rules, Large dogs which have not competed before 1st January 2006 and ALL Small and Medium dogs must have been officially measured before competing at a Kennel Club licensed agility show. Record books or proof of measurement must be available on request. Dogs can only enter the class for which they are eligible i.e. Small, Medium or Large.

• Dogs eligible to compete in competitions for Small dogs are those measuring 35cms or under at the withers.
• Dogs eligible to compete in competitions for Medium dogs are those measuring over 35cms and 43cms or under at the withers.
• Dogs eligible to compete in competitions for Large dogs are those measuring over 43cms at the withers.

EUKANUBA MINI AGILITY CHALLENGE RULES

This is a competition consisting of eight heats of agility. It is open to mini dogs, known as small dogs, who measure 35cm (1ft 1.75ins) or under at the withers and will be a combined class of grades 1 to 7. Competitors will score 20 points for 1st place down to 1 point for 20th place. Points will be accumulated over all eight heats and the 20 dogs with the most points will qualify for the final. In the event of a tie, leading to more than 20 dogs being in qualifying positions, the dog/s considered most consistent overall will then qualify. Competitors may enter as many dogs as they like in the heats but can only qualify a maximum of two dogs for the final. The final consists of two rounds of agility competitions known as Part 1 and Part 2. The winner of the Challenge will be the dog and handler with the least combined faults in the fastest combined time calculated over the two rounds of the final. The competition will be held under K.C. rules and regulations for Agility and any handler entering the competition will be deemed to have agreed to abide by these.

K.C. standard rules will apply and all equipment used shall be of a standard size set at the maximum height/length stated for small dogs. If a qualified handler or dog is unable/unfit to attend the final, reserves will be taken from dog/s with the highest number of points from the heats who has not qualified.

AWARDS Rosettes will be provided to 20th place with trophies and a 3kg bag of Eukanuba Performance to 3rd

Clear round rosettes will also be provided

EUKANUBA MINI/MIXI PAIRS CHALLENGE RULES

This is a competition consisting of eight heats of jumping. It is a relay competition with a baton change taking place either in a box or behind a line at the judge’s discretion. The competition is open to mini dogs, known as small dogs, partnering either a midi dog (medium dog) or a maxi dog (large dog) and will be a combined class of grades 1 to 7.

Points will be awarded to the pair, which consists of the same two handlers and dog combinations. Points are not transferable between different pair combinations. Pairs will score 15 points for 1st place down to 1 point for 15th place. Points will be accumulated over all eight heats and the 15 pairs with the most points will go through to the final.

Handlers with more than one dog may enter in more than one pair. However, they may only qualify a maximum of two dogs for the final. The pairs with the most points attained first will qualify for the final. No surrogate handlers will be allowed in the final. The winner of the Mini/Mixi Pairs Challenge will be the pair with the fastest time with the least faults.

The competition is open to two dogs with separate handlers. One dog must be a mini (small) dog, 35cm or under at the withers, the partner can be either a midi (medium) dog, over 35cm but 43cm or under at the withers, or a maxi (large) dog, over 43cm in height. Should a qualified dog or handler within a pair be unable/unfit to enter the final, reserves will be taken from the pair with the highest points who have not qualified. The competition will be held under K.C. rules and regulations for Agility and any handler entering the competition will be deemed to abide by these rules and regulations.

K.C. standard rules will apply and all equipment used shall be of a standard size set at the maximum height for each category. The competition will involve a change of height of the obstacles being jumped by the midi/maxi dogs at one stage during the class. The judge will decide which height of jump to start with and will announce the change of height when relevant. It is the competitor’s responsibility to be available accordingly. The course will be walked by everyone before the beginning of the class.

AWARDS Rosettes will be provided to 15th place with trophies and a 3kg bag of Eukanuba Performance to 3rd

Clear round rosettes will also be provided

EUKANUBA MINI CIRCULAR KNOCK-OUT RULES

There will be eight heats of the Mini Circular Knock-out and the first four places in each will qualify for the final. The competition is open to mini dogs, known as small dogs, measuring 35cm or under at the withers and will be a combined class of grades 1 to 7. A draw will be made for each heat. Competitors may enter more than one dog for each heat but may only qualify one dog for the final. Their first dog to qualify will be invited to the final. Once qualified a handler may not enter any further heats. The competitor to go through to the next round will be the first to finish with the least number of faults. This is a circular knock-out and in the interest of safety there will be no collapsible tunnel, dogwalk or see-saw. The course will contain weaving poles. Dogs will start and finish from a line in the middle of the circle. Equipment may be used on this line although in the interest of safety it must be off-set so that the dogs are not running at each other when finishing. The competition will be held under K.C. rules and regulations for Agility and any handler entered will be deemed to have agreed to abide by these rules and regulation. K.C. standard rules will apply and all equipment used shall be of a standard size set at the maximum size stated for small dogs. It is the competitor’s responsibility to book in at the show if necessary and also to be at the ring when needed.. Should a faster dog catch up with the other dog, the slower dog MUST stand clear to allow the faster dog to pass it by. It is the handler’s responsibility to ensure that any dogs that are likely to be aggressive on a circular course where they are competing with another dog and may pass or be passed by another dog should NOT be entered. Any dog displaying any kind of aggressive behaviour on the course WILL BE ELIMINATED IMMEDIATELY. False start ruling will be made at the judge’s discretion.

AWARDS Rosettes will be provided to 16th place with trophies and a 3kg bag of Eukanuba Performance to the first four places.

THE ‘LASER’ KNOCKOUT PAIRS

Rules: The ‘Laser’ knockout pairs is a fun competition, sponsored by Blair and Jenny Willis in memory of Laser (Fels Magic Laser), who really loved competing in the knockout pairs competitions. 1) The class will be open only to Large dogs which are eligible to compete at Large Grades 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7. 2) There will be eight qualifying heats. The top four pairs from each heat will qualify for the Final, which will take place at Dashin’ Dogs summer show in 2008. Once a pair has qualified for the final, they may not run in further heats for the final which they have qualified for. 3) Handlers may enter more than one pair. Dogs may only compete in one pair in any heat. If a handler has entered more than one pair and is drawn to run against themselves, they may nominate another handler to run one of the dogs, that handler must then continue to run the dog for the rest of the heat and if they qualify for the final, they must run the dog in the final. Alternatively the handler can nominate which pair should continue in the heat. 4) The pairs will compete against each other over two similar courses. There will be a judge for each course. There will be a baton change between the first and second handler which must take place behind a line, failure to do so will incur 100 faults. Time and faults will be added together and the winning pair will be the one with the lowest time. The judges’ decision will be final. 5) The course will consist of 10 obstacles ,made up of jumps, tunnels and weaves (6 weave poles only). Normal marking will apply. If a dog is eliminated, it will incur 100 faults. Should both pairs be eliminated, the pair which was eliminated first will lose. 6) The winning pairs from each round will go through to the next round until there is only one pair remaining. 7) Pairs will be issued with a running order which must be strictly adhered to. Pairs failing to run when due will be knocked out and the other pair will go through to the next round. 8) Only handlers and dogs originally entered may compete at the final (except in the case of rule 3). Any changes are at the organisers’ discretion. Awards: The winners and runners up for each heat will receive a trophy and rosettes will be presented to the last 16 pairs.

SHOW RULES AND REGULATIONS

1. Dogs entered at Kennel Club Licensed Agility Shows must be registered at the Kennel Club in accordance with Kennel Club Regulations for Classification and Registration B. The registration number/authority to compete number will be required for each entry.
2. Dogs over 4 months of age may be entered Not for Competition (NFC) provided they are Kennel Club registered and their details are included on the entry form.
3. Dogs under 18 months of age are not eligible for Kennel Club Licensed Agility Tests. Puppies under 4 months of age are not allowed within the precincts of the show.
4. No animal other than one officially entered shall be brought into the precincts of the event during its continuance, except any dog registered to assist the disabled, or dogs required for educational purposes or by permission of general committee of the Kennel Club.
5. Entry Fees: £2.40 per dog per class/£4.80 per pair. Helping members of Trent Park Dog Agility Club £1.00 per class/£2.00 per pair (where both handlers are helping club members)/£3.40 per pair (where only one handler is a helping club member). Dogs NFC: free of charge. Entries claiming TPDAC helping members’ rates when not entitled may be disqualified without refund at the club committee’s discretion.
6. There is no prize money.
7. Trent Park Agility Club Committee reserves the right to refuse entries.
8. In estimating the number of awards won, all wins up to and including 7 days before the date of closing of entries shall be counted when entering for any class.
9. No bitch in season will be allowed to compete and the mating of bitches within the precincts of the Show is forbidden.
10. No person shall carry out punitive correction or harsh handling of any dog at any time within the precincts of the Show.
11. Should a judge be unable to fulfil the appointment to judge the Club reserves the right to appoint another judge.
12. No Competitor shall impugn the decision of a Judge.
13. A judge at a Kennel Club Licensed Agility Test cannot compete or enter a dog in that event.
14. Dogs must not compete whilst wearing any type of slip chain, collar or lead other than a flat, close fitting, leather or webbing collar with no attachments other than a ring for lead in accordance with the revised Kennel Club Regulation H (1) (10) (c).
15. All dogs entered are at their owners’ risk, and whist every care will be taken, the Committee will not accept any responsibility for loss, damage or injury howsoever caused to dogs, people or property whilst at this Show.
16. The Show is held on a public showground. Anyone failing to remove as soon as possible any fouling caused by their dog(s) within the venue or its environs including car parks and approaches will be reported to the Kennel Club and asked to leave the venue immediately. They will also be subject to on the spot fines by the Lee Valley Regional Park Authority’s wardens.
17. It is the responsibility of the competitor to be available for their class and running order. Handlers working more than one dog in a class must ensure that the dogs compete in the sequence in which they are drawn. Failure to do so may result in elimination.
18. Height of hurdles: Large Dogs 650mm (2ft 1.6ins); Medium Dogs 450mm (1ft 5.7ins); Small Dogs 350mm (1ft 1.75ins).
19. A dog may only enter one height classification at the show, i.e. can only enter small, medium or large classes as defined in this schedule.
20. A dog shall be withdrawn from competition and removed from the Show if it is:-

a) A bitch which is in season; b) Suffering from any infectious or contagious disease; c) Interfering with the safety or chance of winning of an opponent; d) Of such temperament or is so much out of hand as to be a danger to the safety of any person or other animal; e) Likely to suffer pain or distress if continues competing.