D D E E R R B B Y Y S S H H I I R R E E D D O O G G A A G G I I L L I I T T Y Y C C L L U U B B S S U U M M M M E E R R S S H H O O W W www.derbyshireagility.co.uk Schedule of Open (27 th July) & Premier (28 th & 29 th July) Agility Show (Held under Kennel Club Rules & Regulations H & H (1)) and licensed by the Kennel Club Limited Catton Hall, Walton-on-Trent, South Derbyshire DE12 8LN Friday 27 th, Saturday 28 th & Sunday 29 th July 2018 SHOW OPENS 7.30 – BRIEFING 08.15 – JUDGING 08.30 GUARANTORS TO (Society Chair) Carole Stapley [email protected]THE KENNEL CLUB (Society Vice Chair) Nic Jones [email protected](Society Secretary) Richard Spencer [email protected](Society Treasurer) Mel Patten [email protected]SHOW SECRETARY Vanessa Hurt [email protected]Tel 07775 858819 (between 6pm - 9pm weekdays only) COMPETITION MANAGER Tony Pickerin ENTRIES CLOSE Monday 4th June 2018 (Postmark) ENTRY FEES £3.10 per individual class (£6.20 pairs, £12.40 team) ENTRIES TO BE MADE TO Derbyshire DAC, c/o ASO 16 Glendevon Rd, Woodley, Reading, Berks RG5 4PJ Tel: 01189 695649 (before 9pm please) ONLINE ENTRIES www.agilityshows.online VETERINARY SUPPORT Pool House Veterinary Surgery, Fosseway Lane, Lichfield, Staffordshire. WS13 8JY Tel: 01543 262464 / 01543 262433 EQUIPMENT Rubber coated contact equipment and Adams Dog Timing will be used. Our Qualifiers: Large KC Olympia Novice Crufts Large Novice ABC Agility Stakes Crufts Medium ABC Agility Stakes Crufts YKC Jumping Discover Dogs Small/Mixi Pairs Challenge Blenheim Palace Large Dog Agility Stakes Large Adams Derby Small/Medium Adams Dinky Derby plus DDAC Jumping Pairs Team Steeplechase for the Pippa Memorial Trophy
CAMPING £30.00 per unit and available from 2pm Thursday through to Saturday night.
Camping will be pre-allocated and is limited.
Please do not arrive before 2pm on Thursday as your pitch may not have been vacated from the previous show. Strictly no arrivals on Friday before 5pm as competition will be in progress. Hot showers will be available. Please bear in mind there are three weekend shows in a row at this venue and each show needs to meet the camping requirements for their individual judges and key personnel in order to run their show. DDAC will make every effort possible to meet camping requests for groups/parties and will work closely with Adams Agility for those staying on. For those wishing to camp in groups you will need to book using exactly the same group name in order for this request to be identified.
MEASURING
There will be measuring sessions at lunchtime on Saturday 28th July and at lunchtime on Sunday 29th July. The measurers will be Jackie Allbut, Margaret Butchart, Donna Johnson and Jackie Motts. In order to guarantee your place please book your measuring session in advance of the show by contacting the show secretary - [email protected]. Measuring sessions may be available to be booked on the day but are subject to availability. To have your dog measured you will need details of your dog's Kennel Club registered name and number (registration document is NOT needed), an Agility Record Book, your dog's microchip number and the measuring fee of £4.
PHOTOGRAPHY AND VIDEOING
This event, by its very nature, is in the public arena and when entering for this event the participant and, in the case of minors, their parents acknowledge this fact, which may result in the recording either by still photography or by video equipment and subsequent publication of his/her image.
Images will be available on Facebook 'Linda Gore - Photography'
www.facebook.com/LindaGorePhotography or for further information contact Linda on 07917 734343. TRADE STANDS The following trade stands will be on site:-
Pawstrading Tuffstuff Ltd Agilitywear Canine Magnetix Furbaby Castings Mini Pinky’s Doughnuts Regatta Clothing Hounds Asleep Border Collie Trust Crystal Vision Forever Living The Bus Bar Sticky Fingers Ice Cream Others to be confirmed (please see our website for the latest details)
AWARDS Trophy for 1st place in a class with entries up to 25.
Trophies for 1st and 2nd place in classes with entries from 26 up to 50. Trophies for 1st, 2nd and 3rd in classes with entries from 51 up to 100. Trophies for 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th in classes of 101 and over. Rosettes to at least 10% in all classes and clear round rosettes for all classes.
SHOW HELP
Your help would be greatly appreciated; we are unable to run the show without helpers.
CANCELLATION
In case of cancellation of the show within seven days of the show date, notification will be sent to the relevant web sites and posted on applicable Facebook groups where possible. It will be the competitor's responsibility to check with these services if continuation of the show is in doubt.
Sunday - dogs may enter a maximum of 4 classes plus pairs, teams & juniors
Reserve Judges: Deena Freeman, Alan Flynn, Tom Flynn, Becky Gibson, Sarah Tuck, Alison Smith Please note: the judges named against all classes are provisional and may be altered once numbers of entries are confirmed. Confirmation of judges will be on the ring plan which will be sent out with running orders.
ELIGIBILITY FOR CLASSES
In the following definitions of classes, First Prizes or other prize wins are those gained in standard classes at any Kennel Club licensed Championship Agility, Premier Agility, Open Agility or Limited Agility Shows (i.e. special classes and invitational events excepted). Only a first place with a clear round completed within the course time set by the judge will count towards grade progression. Standard classes may be scheduled for Agility Shows as Agility classes or Jumping classes. All standard classes must contain the Weaving Poles obstacle. Standard Agility classes must contain the following elements: ‘A Ramp’, Dog Walk and See-Saw. With this proviso, classes are defined as follows: - Class Structure. A class may be either held as a Graded Class or a Combined Class. A Graded Class may be scheduled for one or more consecutive Grades with separate results and awards issued for each grade. A Combined Class may be scheduled for more than one consecutive grade with one overall set of results. Progression. Progression from each Grade will require one Agility win or three Jumping wins in standard classes at that grade, at either Full height or the Lower Height Option, except that progression from Grade 5 will require 3 wins at Grade 5, one of which must be an agility class. Progression from Grade 6 will require 4 wins at Grade 6, two of which must be agility classes. Results from Combined Classes will only count towards progression from the dog's current grade. Points Progression. At the handler’s discretion a dog may progress up to Grade 4 by winning 100 points at each grade, using the Agility Warrant points scheme, (Regulation K3.c refers), except that there is no requirement for a minimum number of agility points. If this method of progression is selected, the handler must ensure the Show Secretary signs the dog’s Agility Record Book at the first show entered at the higher grade. There is no time limit on this progression, however, once a dog has progressed, it cannot return to a previous grade. Progression on points must be done prior to the closing date of entries. It is not possible to change a grade once the entries have closed.
STANDARD CLASSES Only first prizes and points gained in standard classes at Kennel Club licensed Agility Shows may be used for progression through the classes. (A dog is only eligible for one grade). In defining the eligibility of the owner or handler for Grade 1, the three jumping wins and point’s progression referred to in the definition apply only to one dog and not an accumulation of dogs. Grade 1 (Elementary) For owners, handlers or dogs which have not gained a first place in an Agility Class or three first places in Jumping Classes at Kennel Club licensed Agility Shows. N.B. Owners, handlers or dogs previously qualified out of Grade 1 (Elementary), are not eligible for this class. Grade 2 (Starters) Open to dogs which are not eligible for Grades 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and have not gained a first place in an Agility Class or three first places in Jumping Classes at Grade 2 at Kennel Club licensed Agility Shows, or elected to progress on points from Grade 1. N.B. Owners, handlers or dogs previously qualified out of Grade 2 (Starters), are not eligible for this class. Grade 3 (Graduate) Open to dogs which are not eligible for Grade 1 or 2 or have elected to progress on points from Grade 2 at Kennel Club licensed Agility Shows and dogs which are not eligible for Grade 4, 5, 6 or 7. Grade 4 (Novice) Open to dogs which have gained a first place in an Agility Class or three first places in Jumping Classes at Grade 3 or elected to progress on points from Grade 3 at Kennel Club licensed Agility Shows and are not eligible for Grade 3, 5, 6 or 7. Grade 5 (Intermediate) Open to dogs which have gained a first place in an Agility Class or three first places in Jumping Classes at Grade 4 and are not eligible for Grade 3, 4, 6 or 7. Grade 6 (Senior) Open to dogs which have gained a minimum of 3 first places at Grade 5 at Kennel Club licensed Agility Shows, one of which must have been gained in an Agility (not Jumping) Class, and are not eligible for Grade 3, 4, 5 or 7. Grade 7 (Advanced) Open to dogs which have gained a minimum of 4 first places at Grade 6 at Kennel Club licensed Agility Shows, 2 first places must be gained in Agility (not Jumping) Classes.
SPECIAL CLASSES (cannot count towards agility warrant points or grade progression at KC shows)
VETERANS: Open to all dogs 9 years or over on the day of the show and not entered in any other classes over the weekend (other Veteran and Any Size classes excepted). These classes will not include a tyre or weaves. Competitors can choose what height to jump (450mm, 350mm or 228mm). The length of the long jump will be as per KC standard. All dogs will compete against each other over the same course with one set of awards. ANY SIZE: Open to all dogs not entered in any other classes over the weekend (Veteran and Any size classes excepted.). These classes will not include a tyre or weaves. Competitors can choose what height to jump (450mm, 350mm or 228mm). The length of the long jump will be as per KC standard. The course time will be 60 seconds. All heights of dogs will compete against each other over the same course with one set of awards. JUNIORS: All juniors must be under 18 on the day of competing. Under 12’s is open to handlers under 12 years on show day and Over 12’s is 12 years old and over (but under 18) on show day. All equipment heights will be in line with normal KC standard. All heights of dogs will compete against each other over the same course at the dog’s applicable jump height with one set of awards for each age group. Each junior can only run a maximum of two dogs and any dog cannot be run by more than one junior.
HEIGHT LIMIT FOR DOGS
Large Dogs - For dogs measuring over 430mm (1ft 5ins) at the withers. Medium Dogs - For dogs measuring over 350mm (1ft 1.75ins) and measuring 430mm (1ft 5ins) or under at the withers. Small dogs - For dogs measuring 350mm (1ft 1.75ins) or under at the withers. Dogs competing in Small or Medium height categories must be measured for competition. Competitors must ensure that their dog is measured prior to their first competition and that the dog’s Agility Record Book has been signed and dated by the measuring officials.
Children under the age of 11 are the responsibility of and must be accompanied at all times by a parent or guardian including when competing.
Crufts Large Novice ABC Agility Stakes (Special) 2018 / 2019
Eligibility This competition is a special agility competition open to all dogs excluding Border Collies, Working Sheepdogs and any of their crosses (i.e.: neither parent can be a Border Collie or Working Sheepdog). In the event of a dispute over the parentage of a dog, a decision will be left to the judge’s discretion.
Those dogs eligible to compete in competition for Large dogs are those measuring over 430 mm (1 foot 5 inches) at the withers.
Dogs should be eligible to compete at Grade 1 - 5 at the time of qualifying for the semi-final. Any subsequent wins gained by the dog will not alter its eligibility to compete in the semi-final or final. Competition Rules The competition will be held under Kennel Club rules and regulations for Agility and any handler entering the competition will be deemed to have agreed to abide by these rules and regulations. Standard rules will apply and all equipment used shall be of a standard size for that height category. The semi-final will consist of one round of agility competition and one round of jumping competition; the top 10 dogs qualifying for Crufts will be those with the least combined faults in the fastest combined time calculated over the two rounds of the semi-final. If there is equality of faults and time, the agility round will take precedence. The final will consist of one round of agility. The winner of the Crufts Large Novice ABC Agility Stakes will be the dog and handler with the least faults in the fastest time.
Qualifying There will be 10 qualifying shows throughout the year. The first 10 placed dogs in each heat will have the following points awarded: 1st place = 10 points, 2nd place = 9 points etc. down to 10th place = 1 point. Qualifying points will be awarded down to 10th even if the show does not award class places down to 10th.
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 which have/has not qualified. The top twenty dogs, with the most points, will be invited to a semi-final at Discover Dogs 2018. A maximum of three representatives of any one breed will be invited to the semi-final. This decision will be at the organisers’ discretion. Discover Dogs will be held at Excel, London in 2018. Car parking will not be provided by the Kennel Club.
The first ten highest placed dogs at the semi-final will be invited to compete in the finals to be held at Crufts Dog Show, NEC Birmingham in March 2019.
Crufts Medium ABC Agility Stakes (Special) 2018 / 2019 Eligibility This competition is a special agility competition open to all dogs excluding Border Collies, Working Sheepdogs and any of their crosses. (i.e.: neither parent can be a Border Collie or Working Sheepdog) In the event of a dispute over the parentage of a dog, a decision will be left to the judge’s discretion.
Those dogs eligible to compete in Medium dog competition are those measuring over 350 mm (1 foot 1¾ inches) and those measuring 430 mm (1 foot 5 inches) or under at the withers and eligible to compete in combined Grades 1 to 7 for Medium dogs.
This competition will be classified as combined Grades 1 to 7. Competition Rules The competition will be held under Kennel Club rules and regulations for Agility and any handler entering the competition will be deemed to have agreed to abide by these rules and regulations. Standard rules will apply and all equipment used shall be of a standard size for that height category. The semi-final will consist of one round of agility competition and one round of jumping competition; the top 10 dogs qualifying for Crufts will be those with the least combined faults in the fastest combined time calculated over the two rounds of the semi-final. If there is equality of faults and time, the agility round will take precedence. The final will consist of one round of agility. The winner of the Crufts Medium ABC Agility Stakes will be the dog and handler with the least faults in the fastest time.
Qualifying There will be 10 qualifying shows throughout the year. The first 10 placed dogs in each heat will have the following points awarded: 1st place = 10 points, 2nd place = 9 points etc. down to 10th place = 1 point. Qualifying points will be awarded down to 10th even if the show does not award class places down to 10th.
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 which have/has not qualified. The top twenty dogs, with the most points, will be invited to a semi-final at Discover Dogs 2018. A maximum of three representatives of any one breed will be invited to the semi-final. This decision will be at the organisers’ discretion. Discover Dogs will be held at Excel, London in 2018. Car parking will not be provided by the Kennel Club.
The first ten highest placed dogs at the semi-final will be invited to compete in the finals to be held at Crufts Dog Show, NEC Birmingham in March 2019.
Discover Dogs Small / Mixi Pairs Challenge (Special) 2018
This is a competition consisting of eight heats of jumping. The competition is open to small dogs, partnering either a medium dog or a large dog, and heats will be scheduled as a Special combined class for grades 1 to 7.
Eligibility The competition is open to two dogs with separate handlers. One dog must be a small dog, 35cm or under at the withers, the partner can be either a medium dog, over 35cm but 43cm or under at the withers, or a large dog, over 43cm in height. 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. No surrogate handlers will be allowed in the final. Should a qualified dog or handler within a pair be unable/unfit to enter the final, that pair will not be able to compete. Their place in the final will be offered to the next available pair with the highest points who have not qualified.
Competition Rules The competition will be held under Kennel Club rules and regulations for Agility and any handler entering the competition will be deemed to have agreed to abide by these rules and regulations. Standard rules will apply and all equipment used shall be of a standard size set at the maximum height for each category. This is a relay competition with a baton change taking place either in a box or behind a line at the judges’ discretion. No part of the next dog/handler must be over the start line at the change over; failure to observe this will incur a penalty of twenty faults. An elimination will incur a penalty of 100 faults, should a dropped baton will incur a penalty of 20 faults. A team member may only be eliminated once during a round. The competition will involve a change of height of the obstacles being jumped by the medium/large dogs at one stage during the class. The judge will decide which height of dog to start with and will announce the change of height when relevant. It is the competitors’ responsibility to be available accordingly. The course will be walked by everyone before the beginning of the class. The final will consist of two rounds of jumping competition. The winners of the Discover Dogs Small / Mixi Pairs will be the pair with the least combined faults in the fastest combined time calculated over the two rounds of the final. Discover Dogs will be held at Excel, London in 2018. Car parking will not be provided by the Kennel Club. Qualifying Points will be awarded to the specific pair (consisting of two handlers with their dogs) which competes at the heat. 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 at Discover Dogs 2018.
This competition will be classified as combined Grades 3, 4 and 5 and judged under the Kennel Club Regulations for standard classes.
Dogs should be eligible to enter a Grade 3, 4 or 5 class at the time of qualifying for the Quarter-Final. Any subsequent wins gained by the dog will not alter
its eligibility to compete in the Quarter-Final, Semi-Final or Final.
Competitors may enter more than one dog in a heat. Competitors may qualify more than one dog for the Quarter-Finals and also the Semi-Final at
Olympia, however only the competitor’s highest placed dog at the Semi-Final will qualify for the Olympia Grand Final.
Once a dog has qualified for the Quarter-Final, further heats may be entered for competition although any placings in these further heats will not affect the
dog’s eligibility for the Quarter-Final/Semi-Final.
The first five previously unqualified placed dogs from each heat will go forward to the Quarter-Finals at the Kennel Club International Agility Festival held
annually in August, if the heat is split then three dogs will be taken from each part. The first twenty dogs from this Quarter-Final will qualify for the Semi-
Final at the London Olympia Christmas International Horse Show.
The 20 dogs who qualify for Olympia will compete in a Semi-Final at Olympia. The top ten highest placed dogs in the Semi-Final will qualify for the evening
Grand Final at Olympia (subject to the above).
Those dogs eligible to compete in Novice Large Dog Agility competitions are those measuring over 430 mm (1 foot 5 inches) at the withers.
The Kennel Club Olympia Large Dog Novice Agility Stakes 2018
Supported by Skinner’s
YKC Jumping Crufts 2019
• The competition is open to all YKC members only, aged 6 years and up to, but not including 18th birthday handling any Kennel Club registered dog.
There are six classes divided by age of member and size of dog as listed below:
Under 12 (Handlers 6 years and up to, but not including 12th birthday) - Large Dogs, Medium Dogs and Small Dogs
12 Years and Over (Handlers 12 years and up to, but not including 18th birthday) - Large Dogs, Medium Dogs and Small Dogs
• Please enter the class age category you will be on the day of the qualifier. If you should move into the next age range after you have already qualified,
the YKC will invite you into the correct age group at Crufts.
• The YKC method for Crufts qualification is a points based system as follows:
1st Place = 30 points;
2nd Place = 15 points;
3rd Place = 10 points.
• If a member and dog combination accumulate 30 points or more, they will qualify for Crufts. If a member gains 30 or more points with multiple dogs,
they may only compete with one dog at Crufts, but they will have the option to choose from any of the dogs they have 30 or more points with. All
points are reset to 0 on 1st January each year.
• Members must ensure that their fees to the Young Kennel Club (YKC) are up to date and fully paid in order to enter any Young Kennel Club class. If
you enter or compete in a Crufts qualifier and you have not previously paid your membership fee then any award will not count towards qualification
for Crufts. Proof of membership fee payment will be required in order for an award to be accepted and confirmed as a Crufts qualification
THE BLENHEIM PALACE LARGE DOG AGILITY STAKES The Blenheim Palace Large Dog Agility Stakes is open to Large Dogs (Full Height only) Grades 1-7. There are five qualifying heats at various shows around the country, with the Final, judged by Mr Charlie Wyatt, being held at SsangYong Blenheim Palace International Horse Trials on Friday 14th September 2018. The top three previously unqualified dogs from each heat, (apart from if the heats have to be split, see below), will qualify for the Final comprising of a minimum of 15 and maximum of 20 dogs. The final will consist of one round of Agility which will be judged under the appropriate Kennel Club Regulations H & H(1) in force at the time of the event.
1. Competitors entering any of the Heats will be deemed to have agreed to abide by KC Rules as specified above. 2. All heats must take place at Kennel Club licensed shows and the class name in the schedule should replicate exactly the name of the
competition as stated in these rules. 3. If the entry for the heat exceeds 400 the class must be split into two equal parts, with the top 2 previously unqualified placed dogs from each part
going through to the final. If the entry exceeds 600 the class must be split into three equal parts, with the highest placed previously unqualified dog in each part going through to the final.
4. Rosettes and trophies remain unchanged if the heat is split and will be given for each part. 5. Handlers may enter more than one dog in the competition and may qualify more than one dog for the final event. 6. Qualifiers may enter further heats for competition, providing they are eligible. Handlers who gain a qualifying place in a heat with a previously
qualified dog should inform the Show Secretary on the date of the show of this fact. 7. In the event of a dog and/or handler being unable to compete in the Final due to unavailability, illness or injury the reserves from that heat will be
called up in numerical order. 8. Rosettes will be provided to 20th place, and trophies to 3rd.
Large Adams Derby (Special)
Finals to be held at the Adams Agility show at the end of July 2019.
1. This class will be judged under the appropriate Kennel Club rules in force at the time of the competition, and all competitors entering the class will be
deemed to have agreed to abide by the rules of the Kennel Club and the specific regulations governing this class.
2. The competition is open to Kennel Club registered dogs eligible to compete at Large height, (Full height only) Grades 1-4 and 5-7 (separate qualifiers
and final).
3. Handlers may enter more than one dog in the competition and may qualify more than one dog for the final event.
4. Qualifiers may enter further heats for competition, providing they are eligible. Handlers who gain a qualifying place in a heat with a previously qualified
dog should inform the Show Secretary on the date of the show of this fact.
5. The first 2 highest placed dogs who have not already qualified will be invited to compete in the final. Reserves will be taken as appropriate
6. If a dog has qualified for the 1-4 Final and then later qualifies for the 5-7 Final, the qualification for the 1-4 Final will be void and a reserve dog from that
qualifier will be called up.
7. In the event of a dog being unable to compete in the final due to unavailability, illness or injury the reserves from that heat will be called up in numerical
order.
8. In the event of a handler being unable to compete in a heat due to illness or injury a substitute handler for the qualifying dog will be allowed to run the
dog.
9. The first section of the competition will contain the following pieces of equipment: A Frame, Dogwalk, Seesaw, a rising Spread Jump and a Long Jump.
The placement of these obstacles is at the Judge’s discretion.
10. The first section is un-timed and dogs must successfully complete this section without faults before proceeding to the second section of the
competition. Dogs with faults will not be allowed to proceed to the second section.
11. The second section of the course is to be set as a fast flowing speed course which is timed and will contain no more than fourteen but no less than
twelve single pole hurdles (individual hurdles may be negotiated more than once, within the numbers allowed), plus a set of twelve weaves. The placement
of these obstacles is at the Judge’s discretion.
12. Handlers are not allowed to touch their dogs between the separate elements of the first section but may touch their dogs between the first and second
sections of the competition.
13. The object of the competition is to complete the control section of the class successfully before competing, against the clock, on a jumping course.
The winner and subsequent places will be decided on the fastest time with least faults over the second section of the course.
14. Rosettes will be provided to 10th place, trophies to 3rd place
Small and Medium Adams Dinky Derby (Special) Finals to be held at the Adams Agility show at the end of July 2019
1. This class must be judged under the appropriate Kennel Club rules in force at the time of the competition, and all competitors entering the class will be
deemed to have agreed to abide by the rules of the Kennel Club and the specific regulations governing this class
2.. The competition is open to Kennel Club registered dogs eligible to compete at Medium and Small height, heights will be set at 450mm for Medium dogs
and 350mm for Small dogs, the class is open to dogs competing at grades
1-7 at Full Height only.
3. Handlers may enter more than one dog in the competition and may qualify more than one dog for the final event.
4. Qualifiers may enter further heats for competition, providing they are eligible. Handlers who gain a qualifying place in a heat with a previously qualified
dog should inform the Show Secretary on the date of the show of this fact.
5. The first 2 highest placed dogs who have not already qualified will be invited to compete in the final. Reserves will be taken as appropriate
6. In the event of a dog being unable to compete in the final due to unavailability, illness or injury the reserves from that heat will be called up in numerical
order.
7. In the event of a handler being unable to compete in a heat due to illness or injury a substitute handler for the qualifying dog will be allowed to run the
dog.
8. The first section of the competition will contain the following pieces of equipment: A Frame, Dogwalk, Seesaw, a rising Spread Jump and a Long Jump.
The placement of these obstacles is at the Judge’s discretion.
9. The first section is un-timed and dogs must successfully complete this section without faults before proceeding to the second section of the competition.
Dogs with faults will not be allowed to proceed to the second section.
10. The second section of the course is to be set as a fast flowing speed course which is timed and will contain no more than fourteen but no less than
twelve single pole hurdles plus a set of twelve weaves. The placement of these obstacles is at the Judge’s discretion.
11. Handlers are not allowed to touch their dogs between the separate elements of the first section but may touch their dogs between the first and second
sections of the competition.
12. The object of the competition is to complete the control section of the class successfully before competing, against the clock, on a jumping course.
The winner and subsequent places will be decided on the fastest time with least faults over the second section of the course.
13. Rosettes will be provided to 5th place, trophies to 2nd place.
All Heights DDAC Jumping Pairs This competition is designated as a special class held under standard Kennel Club rules and regulations. It is open to pairs of the same height (small, medium and large), run as a relay over a jumping course at their own height, under identical conditions. It is open to grades 1-7 and all heights will compete against each other with one set of awards. The course must include jumps, at least one pipe tunnel, a set of weaves and a long jump. All equipment used shall be of a standard size set at the maximum height for each height category. A suitable baton should be used which must remain behind the start line at all times. When the dog/handler returns to the start/finish, there will be a baton change between the two handlers. No part of the next dog/handler must be over the start line at the change over; failure to observe this will incur a penalty of twenty faults. An elimination will incur a penalty of one hundred faults at which point marking will cease for that dog, a dropped baton will incur a penalty of twenty faults. The total time of the two dogs will be recorded for marking purposes irrespective of the number of faults incurred. If either of the pair fail to complete the course then the whole pair will be disqualified.
All Heights Team Steeplechase For The Pippa Memorial Trophy This competition is designated as a special class held under standard Kennel Club rules and regulations. It is open to teams of four dogs and handlers of the same height (small, medium and large), run as a relay over a simple steeplechase jumping course at their own height, under identical conditions. It is open to grades 1-7 and all heights will compete against each other with one set of awards. The course will consist of jumps (not including a spread or long jump) and at least one pipe tunnel. All equipment used shall be of a standard size set at the maximum height for each height category. A suitable baton should be used which must remain behind the start line at all times. When the dog/handler returns to the start/finish, there will be a baton change between the handlers. No part of the next dog/handler must be over the start line at the change over; failure to observe this will incur a penalty of twenty faults. An elimination will incur a penalty of one hundred faults at which point marking will cease for that dog, a dropped baton will incur a penalty of twenty faults. The total time of the team of four dogs will be recorded for marking purposes irrespective of the number of faults incurred. If any of the team members fail to complete the course then the whole team will be disqualified.
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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 or else registration or transfer of registration must have been applied for. The registration number/Authority to Compete number will be required for each entry.
2. All dogs registered and resident outside the UK must be issued with a Kennel Club Authority to Compete (ATC) number before entry to the show/event can be made. All overseas entries without a Kennel Club Registration number or an Authority to Compete number will be returned to the exhibitor/competitor.
3. Entry fees are £3.10 per dog per class, £6.20 per pair and £12.40 per team. Camping fees are: £30.00 per unit for 3 nights. Camping available: Thursday (after 2pm), Friday & Saturday nights.
4. No Prize Money is on offer. 5. Entries will only be accepted on the official form or photocopy thereof. Entries may also be made via the internet at www.agilityshows.online 6. The Committee reserves to itself the right to refuse entries. 7. Only dogs of 18 calendar months of age and over on the day of competition are eligible for competition at Kennel Club licensed Agility Shows. 8. A dog must not compete more than once in a class, including special classes. 9. Not For Competition entries will be accepted for dogs aged four calendar months and over. Dogs must be Kennel Club registered with their details recorded
on the entry form. 10. No bitch in season is allowed to compete. 11. The mating of bitches within the precincts of the competition is forbidden. 12. Dog Agility is a competitive and physically strenuous activity. It is the responsibility of the owner / handler to ensure their dog is 'fit for function' and
that they themselves are fit to take part. By signing the entry form you confirm that to the best of your knowledge your dog is fit and able to take part in Agility classes on the day of the show.
13. No person shall carry out punitive correction or harsh handling of a dog at any time within the boundaries of the Show. 14. Dogs must not wear any type of slip, half-slip collar or lead when under test. A flat, close fitting, leather or webbing collar is permitted, providing the
only attachment is a plain identification panel as an integral part of the collar i.e. not attached by a ring. 15. Should a judge be unable to fulfil the appointment to judge the Committee reserves the right to appoint another judge. 16. No competitor shall impugn the decision of the judge or judges. 17. Thank you to our sponsors, The Kennel Club, YKC, Skinners Pet Foods, Armitages Pet Care, Pawstrading, Adams Agility, TuffStuff Ltd, Canine Magnetix,
Furbaby Castings, Bouncing Back Veterinary Physiotherapy, Mini Pinky’s, Crystal Vision. 18. The KC qualifiers held at this show are: - Crufts Large Novice ABC Agility Stakes. Crufts Medium ABC Agility Stakes. Large KC Olympia Novice, Discover
Dogs Small/Mixi Pairs Challenge (special). Crufts YKC Jumping. Detailed rules can be found on the previous pages. 19. Kennel Club Standard marking Regulations apply for all standard classes. 20. Competitors can choose what height to jump (450mm, 350mm or 228mm) for Veterans classes. For the Anysize class the hurdles will be the same as for
Veterans. All other equipment in all other special classes will be as per KC standard. 21. The Height limit for dogs:
a. Large Dogs – For dogs measuring over 430mm (1ft 5ins) at the withers b. Medium Dogs - For dogs measuring over 350mm (1ft 1.75ins) and measuring 430mm (1ft 5ins) or under at the withers. c. Small Dogs – For dogs measuring 350mm (1ft 1.75ins) or under at the withers.
22. Judges at an Agility Show may not enter for competition a dog, which is recorded in their ownership or part ownership; or handle a dog at the Show at which they are judging. Dogs will be disqualified if proved to have been handled in the class by the scheduled judge’s spouse or immediate family, or resident at the same address as the scheduled judge.
23. Removal of dogs from Competition – Following discussion between the show management and/or a veterinary surgeon, a dog shall be prevented from competing and/or removed from the Show if it is:-
a. A bitch, which is in season. b. Suffering from any infectious diseases 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 control as to be a danger to the safety of any person or other animal. e. Likely to cause suffering to the dog if it continues competing.
The circumstances of such a removal shall be recorded in the competition/show Incident Book and submitted to the Kennel Club. 24. In estimating the number of awards won, all wins up to and including 25 days before the start of the competition (02/07/2018) shall be counted when
entering for any class. For these purposes a competition shall be defined as all classes covered within the same schedule. In the event that a dog becomes eligible for the next grade at a particular show, after the entry for that show has been sent, it is the competitors’ responsibility to notify the show secretary at least 14 days before the date of the show. The dog will then be moved into the appropriate class (es) for the next grade. The dog must be moved into the corresponding number as were entered at the lower grade. If there are fewer or no classes available for the next grade the competitor should be offered a refund of the relevant entry fees.
25. Should circumstances so dictate the Society, in consultation with the Judges may alter arrangements as necessary. Such changes and the circumstances surrounding them must be reported to the Kennel Club.
26. In the event that the show is cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances, the club will refund fees, less reasonably incurred expenses. If the show processor has the provisions to do so, competitors will be refunded in the manner in which they had entered the show, but in any event the society will refund fees within 3 months of the show date to all those who had entered and requested a refund within 1 month of the show date.
27. Except for mobility aids, nothing shall be carried in the hand while the dog is under test and food shall not be given to a dog whilst in the ring. Competitors are prohibited from wearing bags or leads whilst under test.
28. Should the judge deem a re-run is required, any result and/or faults gained in the previous run must be discounted. 29. Separate entry forms must be completed by each owner and must be signed by the owner or his authorised agent in accordance with the provisions
specified thereon. Entry forms must be accompanied with the appropriate fees. 30. Passes are not required to gain entry to the show/showground. 31. Competition of Dogs Suffering from Contagious or Infectious Disease – No dogs suffering from infectious or contagious disease or having been exposed to
such disease during the period of 21 days prior to the Competition may compete. Competitors infringing the Regulation will be liable to be fined and/or dealt with under Kennel Club Rule A11.
32. It is the competitor’s responsibility to be available for their class and running order. Competitors must run as close to their running order as possible. Failure to do so may be reported to the Kennel Club.
33. Animals in Event - No animal other than one officially entered shall be brought into the precincts of the event during its continuance, except any dogs registered to assist the disabled, or dogs required for educational or instructional purposes or by permission of the Board. However, at the discretion of the show society, a dog brought to the show by a spectator may be admitted into the precincts of the dog show, with the proviso that those in charge of the dog sign a declaration confirming the dog is free from disease and that the dog will be kept under proper control at all times.
34. A pay on the day class will be held if time permits 35. A practice ring may be available to dogs entered for competition at the show, if space allows. This ring must be supervised by a responsible adult with agility
knowledge. 36. Welfare of Dogs An exhibitor (or competitor) whose dog is entered at a Kennel Club licensed event should take all reasonable steps to ensure the
needs of their dog(s) are met, and should not knowingly put their dogs’ health and welfare at risk by any action, default, omission or otherwise. A breach of this Regulation may be referred to the Board for disciplinary action under Kennel Club Rules and Regulations. The use of pinch collars, electronic shock collars, or prong collars, is not permitted at any Agility show licensed by the Kennel Club. This shall apply at the venue and within the precincts of the show.
37. All dogs entered at this show are at the owner’s risk. Whilst every care will be taken, the Committee and Organisers will not accept responsibility for loss, damage or injury, however caused to persons, dogs or property at the show.
38. Overpaid entries will NOT be refunded. 39. Competitors must follow the instructions of the Stewards with respect to parking, camping and conduct within the show boundaries and any person directing
abuse will be removed from the showground. 40. Goods may NOT be sold within the precincts of the show without prior permission of the committee. 41. Campers must remain within their allocated space and MUST NOT obstruct the roadways. All units must be equipped with own fire extinguishers
and/or bucket of water at the tow bar. 42. Training equipment is not allowed. 43. DOGS ARE NOT TO BE LEFT LOOSE IN ‘GARDEN’ AREAS OR TETHERED TO VEHICLES WITHOUT BEING ATTENDED. 44. No overnight parking permitted unless a camping space has been booked and paid for and you are within your allocated space. Any persons with vehicles
parked overnight, not in accordance with this rule, will be asked to leave the showground. 45. Please pick up after your dog and deposit the waste in the bags provided. If you fail to clean up after your dog, you will be asked to leave the venue. 46. No refunds after closing date other than exceptional circumstances. 47. Rosettes and Trophies will NOT be forwarded. 48. If choosing to download your ring cards you are agreeing to your running orders for this show being available to the public on the web site.
DIRECTIONS TO CATTON HALL: PLEASE READ LOCAL DIRECTIONS
All vehicles must leave the A38 at the Alrewas Junction and take the A513 towards Tamworth, do not follow SATNAV. DO NOT approach through Walton-on-Trent/Barton-under-Needwood as there is a very narrow
bridge and is just passable with a small car, NOT SUITABLE FOR CARAVANS OR MOTORHOMES AND THERE ARE NO TURNING POINTS.
Derbyshire DAC Open & Premier Agility Show Friday 27th to Sunday 29th July 2018
Venue: Catton Hall, Walton on Trent, South Derbyshire, DE12 8LN
This form must be used by one person only (or partnership). Writing MUST BE IN INK OR INDELIBLE PENCIL. Use one line only for each dog. The name of the dog and all details as recorded with the Kennel Club must be given on this entry form. If an error is made, the dog may be disqualified by the Committee of The Kennel Club. A dog must at the time of entry for the competition be REGISTERED as required by Kennel Club Limited Rules and Regulations in the owner’s name (or else registration or transfer of registration applied for.) If the registration or transfer of ownership has not been confirmed it must be applied for before the closing date of entries. In case of dispute proof of postage of such applications may be required by The Kennel Club. Dogs under 18 months of age on the day of competition cannot be entered for competition. On no account will entries be accepted without fees. If a dog is in the process of Registration or Transfer at the time entry is made, add the letters NAF or TAF as appropriate after its name. Please put classes in numerical order and USE BLOCK CAPITALS throughout when completing this entry form. Not for competition entries will be accepted for dogs aged four calendar months and over. Any bank charges incurred through incorrectly completed or dishonoured cheques will be passed on to the owner concerned. The Kennel Club Authority to Compete (ATC Number) for dogs resident outside of the UK must be stated or the entry will be returned. A dog must at the time of entry for the competition, be registered as required by Kennel Club Limited Rules and Regulations in the Owner’s name (or else registration or transfer of registration applied for). Children under the age of 11 are the responsibility of and must be accompanied at all times by a parent or guardian including when competing.
PLEASE CHECK ALL DETAILS BEFORE POSTING
KC Registered Name of Dog* KC/ATC Number* D.O.B* Height S/M/L
Breed* Dog/
Bitch* Grade
Classes
* These details must be given in terms identical with registration of the dog at the Kennel Club
Handler’s Details *Owner’s Details (if different to handler) Kennel Club Declaration: I/We agree to submit to and be bound by the Kennel Club Limited Rules & Regulations in their present form or as they may be amended from time to time in relation to all canine matters which the Kennel Club is concerned and that this entry is made upon the basis that all current single or joint registered owners of this dog[s] have authorised/consented to this entry. I/We also undertake to abide by the Regulations of this show and not bring to the Show any dog which has contracted or been knowingly exposed to any infectious or contagious disease during the 21 days prior to the Show or which is suffering from a visible condition which adversely affects its health or welfare. I/We further declare that I/we believe to the best of my/our knowledge that the dogs are not liable to disqualification under Kennel Club Activity Regulations.
Signature(s) of owner(s) or authorised agent:
…………………………………………………………….. Date: …………………….
Name: Name:
Address (incl. Postcode): Post code:
Address (incl. Postcode): Post Code:
Tel. No: Tel. No:
Mobile: Dogs in Hot Vehicles: Your dog is vulnerable and AT RISK if left in a vehicle in high temperatures and even on days considered as slightly warm. Please take care of your dog. If your dog is found to be at risk forcible entry to your vehicle may be necessary without liability for any damage caused. Email:
Camping
Please confirm by ticking the box that you are aware that Small and Medium dogs must be measured prior to competing in accordance with Regulation H(1)(B)4
Camping group name (if applicable) Use one name per group, not each other’s names
Entry Fees Classes @ £3.10 per class
£
If camping - please indicate day of arrival Thurs / Fri / Sat Pairs @ £6.20 per pair £
Would you like your entry returned if camping is full Yes (enclose SAE) / No Teams @ £12.40 per team £
Dogs may be entered in a maximum of 4 individual classes each day plus pairs, team and juniors (if available)
Please tick the box to the right if you are a DDAC club member
OR Download your ring cards from ASO Yes / No
Total (Cheques payable to Derbyshire DAC) £
Help Needed Please! Helper’s Name(s): Available: Fri / Sat / Sun 1 hour / 2 hours / half day / full day AM / PM
Preferred Judge: Your allotted helping time will be sent out with your running orders, although this is a flexible arrangement and times can be changed by discussing it with your ring manager. A big THANK YOU for helping and supporting the show.
Juniors
Junior Handler Name YKC Member Yes/No YKC Membership No. Junior D.O.B Classes
Juniors can only run a maximum of two dogs in the junior classes on Friday and Sunday. Junior Class on Saturday is limited to YKC members only
Saturday – DDAC Jumping Pairs
KC Registered Name of Dogs Handlers Height S/M/L
Sunday - Discover Dogs Small/Mixi Pairs Challenge
KC Registered Name of Dogs Handlers Height S/M/L
Sunday - Team Steeplechase (The Pippa Memorial Trophy)
Team Name
Name of Team Captain Height S/M/L
KC Registered Name of Dogs Handlers
Reserves
NFC (Not for Competition) Dogs
KC Registered Name of Dog K/ATC Number D.O.B Breed Dog/Bitch
