*Limited* Entry Dog Agility Mock Trial
January 22nd 2017
Wet Creek Stables, Balzac Alberta
INDOOR – SHAVINGS/DIRT MIX SURFACE – 1 RING
There will be“non-official” Judges
for all events
Classes Offered
1 Standard, 1Gamble,1 Steeple Chase
All will be offered at an advanced level but you are welcome to adapt to increase or decrease the challenge as needed for your dog’s ability
A self-healing tire will be used,manual timing will be used,All metal one-piece wingless jumps will be used We will be using the rubber grip on the contacts.
Tentative Order of Classes
- Gamble
- Standard
- Steeplechase
Entry Fees: $5.00 per run
ENTRY OPENING DATE:November 28th2016
- Entries postmarked before this date will not be accepted
- Entries may be submitted via email or Canada Post
- Payment may be mailed in advance by cheque (payable to Northside Agility Club) or on the day of the event by cash or cheque
ENTRY CLOSING DATE: December 28th2016 (or until the trial fills)
Trial Secretary: Peg Gordon/Nancy Briggeman
Results: Katrina
Trial Chairperson: Janet Furseth
This is a Non-Sanctioned Event. Results will not be submitted to any agility Club/organization. AAC type courses will be offered and run at AAC jump Heights
This event will be is open to all dogs being at least 12 months of age, pure breed or mixed breed, except bitches in season, aggressive dogs, or dogs suffering from any deformity or illness which may affect the dog’s physical or mental performance.
Dogs do not require an AAC number to entries this event. We are requesting that numbers be provided for dogs who have an AAC number but results will not be submitted to AAC. An application form for dog ID cards is available here: .
Obstacles shall be chosen from those described in the current edition of the Rules and Regulations of the AAC and shall conform to AAC specifications.
Food and toys or any other aids or devices shall be permitted on the course, However we request that these be in good condition as used in a manner that will not affect other dogs participating in the Mock Trial.
Please take responsibility for your dogs and/or children. Any exhibitor whose dogs and/or children create unnecessary disturbances or engage in unsafe or disruptive behavior may be asked to leave the Mock Trial grounds and no refund of fees shall be given.
All dogs must be penned, crated or attended on leash when not in the ring. All dogs must be under control when exiting the ring. Any dog engaging in aggressive or out of control behavior may upon exit of the ring be disqualified and/or required to leave the trial grounds and no refund of fees shall be given.
Anyone disrupting theMock Trial due to poor sportsmanship or abusive behavior will be dismissed from the trial and no fees will be refunded. Remember that this sport should be fun for the dogs, competitors, spectators, judges and volunteers.
LIMITED ENTRIES RULES
- Northside Agility Club reserves the right to refuse any entry.
- Anyone not in good standing Northside Agility Club will not be allowed entry.
- We are planning for approximately 90 runs.
- Only mailed or emailed entries will be accepted.
- Entries must be postmarked between November 28, 2016 and up to and including December 28, 2016.
- Entry acceptance is not solely based on postmark/email date.
PAYMENT AND REFUNDS
- Cheques are to be made out to the Northside Agility Club and dated not later than the event date.
- There will be a charge on NSF cheques.
HEIGHT CATEGORIES AND JUMP HEIGHTS
AAC Jump Heights will be offered. Handlers are welcome to enter dogs at any height they prefer. The table below outlines AAC Jump Heights. Dogs do not require measuring to participate in this event, however on request we will off “unofficial” measuring of dogs.
If Height at Withers is<= 12”>12" & <= 16”>16" & <=21" >21”
Regular Height Category 10" or 16" 16" or 22"22" or 26"26
Specials Height Category 6" 10" 16"22”
Veterans Height Category 6" 10" 16” 22”
DD Veterans Height 6” 6” 10 “ 16”
AGILITY CLASS DESCRIPTIONS
Regular Division
Open to all dogs, 18 months of age or older, as described within the current AAC rules
Special Division
Open to all dogs but intended for dogs, which are of a size or stature, which limits their jumping ability. Handlers running a dog in Specials will have the option to move into Regular classes once during the dog's career. Such a switch will require the handler to notify the AAC via the appropriate Regional Director (a form will be developed and available on the AAC web site), but will not require application or approval. A switch from Specials to Regular cannot be made mid-trial.
Veteran Division
For dogs seven years of age or older that are currently competing in any Standard Agility Class and for dogs five years of age or older which have competed in the Special Division for a minimum of one calendar year.
As of January 1, 2016, double drop veterans will be scored separately from single drop veterans.
FEO (For Exhibition – or Experience or Entertainment – Only) Open to all dogs, 18 months of age or older with an AAC ID #, as described within the current AAC rules. The handler can choose to enter a dog FEO in any division, any class and/or any height but they will not be competing for placements, titles or prizes and the results will not be reflected on the dog’s permanent record.
PRIZES
As this is a non-sanctioned event placement, qualifying and title ribbons will not be awarded
VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION
There will be a volunteer sheet where you can sign up for your preferred jobs. There will be a draw for volunteer prizes.
Directions to WetCreek Stables
From Highway 2 go west at exit 275 highway 566 to Balzac and go 6 km to RR14 then turn right
on RR14 and go north 2km. Silver arena on the right hand side of the road.
CONCESSION
There will not be an onsite concession.
Northside Agility
Entry Form for Mock Trial***: Saturday January 22, 2017
Entry opening date: November 28, 2016Entry closing date: December 28, 2016
Entries accepted by mail or email:
Mail entries to:Northside Agility
c/o Nancy Briggeman
46 MacEwan Park View
Calgary, AB
Entries postmarked or emailed prior to the opening date November 28, 2016 not be accepted.
Incomplete or illegible entries will not be accepted. Cheques shall not be postdated after the event date.
OWNER INFORMATION
NAME: ______
ADDRESS: ______
CITY: ______PROVINCE: ______
POSTAL CODE: ______PHONE: ______
E-MAIL ADDRESS: ______
All confirmations will be sent by E-Mail
Dog Information / Dog 1 / Dog 2AAC Number***:
Name on AAC ID Card:
Breed:
Date of Birth:
Sex:
Height at Withers:
Dog Competes In: / Regular Special Veteran Veteran DD / Regular Special Veteran Veteran DD
Jump Height at Trial: / 6" 10" 16" 22" 26" / 6" 10" 16" 22" 26"
Handler (if other than owner):
Will your dog require measuring? / YES NO / YES NO
Saturday
(Circle Class) / Standard / Standard
Gamble / Gamble
Steeplechase / Steeplechase
* Courses will be designed at advance level for all dogs
Entry Fees / ______Individual Runs / ______Individual Runs
X $5.00 per run = ______/ X $5.00 per run = ______
Total for all dogs: $ ______
Payment due at check-in January 22, 2017
***This is not a sanctioned AAC trial. Results will not be sent to Agility Association of Canada.
WAIVER AND RELEASE OF LIABILITY
READ BEFORE SIGNING
In consideration of being allowed to participate in any way in Northside Agility athletic/canine sports program, related events and activities, the undersigned acknowledges, appreciates, and agrees that:
1) The risk of injury from the activities involved in this program is significant, including the potential for permanent paralysis and death, and while particular rules, equipment, and personal discipline may reduce this risk, the risk of serious injury does exist; and,
2) I KNOWINGLY AND FREELY ASSUME ALL SUCH RISKS, both known and unknown, EVEN IF ARISING FROM THE NEGLIGENCE OF THE RELEASEES or others, and assume full responsibility for my participation; and,
3) I willingly agree to comply with the stated and customary terms and conditions for participation. If, however, I observe any unusual significant hazard during my presence or participation, I will remove myself from participation and bring such to the attention of the nearest official immediately; and,
4) I, for myself and on behalf of my heirs, assigns, personal representatives and next of kin, HEREBY RELEASE AND HOLD HARMLESS Northside Agility, their officers, officials, agents, and/or employees, other participants, sponsoring agencies, sponsors, advertisers, and if applicable, owners and lessors of premises used to conduct the event (“RELEASEES”), WITH RESPECT TO ANY AND ALL INJURY, DISABILITY, DEATH, or loss or damage to person or property, WHETHER ARISING FROM THE NEGLIGENCE OF THE RELEASEES OR OTHERWISE, to the fullest extent permitted by law.
I HAVE READ THIS RELEASE OF LIABILITY AND ASSUMPTION OF RISK AGREEMENT, FULLY UNDERSTAND ITS TERMS, UNDERSTAND THAT I HAVE GIVEN UP SUBSTANTIAL RIGHTS BY SIGNING IT, AND SIGN IT FREELY AND VOLUNTARILY WITHOUT ANY INDUCEMENT.
Print Name:______
SIGNED:______DATE:______
(Participant's Signature)
FOR PARTICIPANTS OF MINORITY AGE
(UNDER AGE 18 AT THE TIME OF REGISTRATION)
This is to certify that I, as parent/guardian with legal responsibility for this participant, do consent and agree to his/her release as provided above of all the Releasees, and for myself, my heirs, assigns, and next of kin, I release and agree to indemnify and hold harmless the Releasees from any and all liabilities incident to my minor child's involvement or participation in these programs as provided above, EVEN IF ARISING FROM THEIR NEGLIGENCE, to the fullest extent permitted by law.
DATE:______
SIGNED:______
(Parent/Guardian Signature)
Emergency Phone Number:(______)______
Entrynotvalid unless Agreementis signed,datedand submittedwith the correctfee.