AGILITY TRIAL (Indoors on field turf surface)

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1 # /03 Entries Close Friday, July 7, 2000 at 6:00 p.m. at the Trial Secretary s home after which time entries cannot be accepted, canceled, altered or substituted except as provided for in Chapter 14, Section 6 of the Dog Show Rules. PREMIUM LIST ALL BREED AGILITY TRIAL (Indoors on field turf surface) Entries are limited to a total of 600 runs per day in Standard and Jumpers with Weaves classes and are taken on a first come, first serve basis All proceeds of this trial benefit Baltimore Sheltie Rescue **Entries will not be accepted before June 9, 2000** GREATER BALTIMORE, INC. (Licensed by the American Kennel Club) July 22 & 23, 2000 OWINGS MILLS SPORTS CENTER Reisterstown, Maryland Show Hours: 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. AMERICAN KENNEL CLUB CERTIFICATION Permission is granted by the American Kennel Club for the holding of this event under American Kennel Club rules and regulations. James P. Crowley, Secretary

2 THE SHETLAND SHEEPDOG CLUB OF GREATER BALTIMORE OFFICERS President Deborah Jones Vice-president Anita Dorough Treasurer Ken Pflieger Secretary Karen Gaydos 27 N. Earlton Rd. Extended, Havre de Grace, MD (410) TEST CHAIRPERSON Rhonda Toren 5474 Delphinium Court Columbia, MD (410) SHOW COMMITTEE TEST SECRETARY Cindy Deubler 323 Fullerton Place Abingdon, MD (410) JUDGES Saturday, July 22: Open and Novice A classes Sunday, July 23: Excellent and Novice B classes Donna Gomer 921 Sunset Circle, Brodbecks, PA Saturday, July 22: Excellent and Novice B classes Sunday, July 23: Open and Novice A classes Edith Coleman 5258 Old Alexandria Turnpike, Warrenton, VA VETERINARIAN ON SITE Dr. Mary Galloway, DVM Fairhill Road, Manassas, VA (703) EMERGENCY SERVICES TEST COMMITTEE Cathy Ammlung Barbara Bicksler Betsy Dorbert Anita Dorough Janet Gauntt Dan Gaydos Karen Gaydos Debbie Jones Rip Toren Ambulance (410) ; non-emergency (410) Owings Mills Fire Department (410) Local Police Precinct 3 (410) Entries will be limited to a total of 600 runs per day in standard and jumpers with weaves classes. Once the entry limit has been received, the next 25 entries will be retained on a wait list. All other entries received after the 25 entries for the wait list will be returned immediately to the sender. CLASS INFORMATION Novice Agility Class and Novice Jumpers With Weaves The Novice Agility class is divided into two divisions: Division A for persons and dogs that have never acquired an agility title from any organization, and Division B for dogs that have acquired the Novice Agility title (or Novice JWW title), persons that have handled a dog to an agility title from any organization, and for agility judges. Open Agility Class and Open Jumpers With Weaves The Open Agility class is open to dogs that have acquired the Novice Agility or Open Agility titles but which have not acquired the Agility Excellent title. Open Jumpers With Weaves class is open to dogs that have acquired the Novice JWW title or the Open JWW title but which have not acquired a qualifying score towards an Excellent JWW title. Excellent Agility Class and Excellent Jumpers With Weaves The Excellent Agility class is divided into two divisions: Division A for dogs that have acquired the Open Agility title but which have not acquired a qualifying score in the Excellent B class, and Division B for dogs that have acquired the Agility Excellent title and for dogs that have acquired the Master Agility Excellent title. The Excellent JWW class is divided into two divisions: Division A for dogs that have not acquired the Excellent JWW title and Division B for dogs that have achieved the Excellent JWW title. No dog may participate in more than one Standard Class and one Jumpers With Weaves Class per day. HEIGHT DIVISIONS Owners are responsible for entering the proper height divisions. Judges reserve the right to measure dogs entered in the trial. 8 inches For dogs 10 inches and under at the withers 12 inches For dogs 14 inches and under at the withers 16 inches For dogs 18 inches and under at the withers 20 inches For dogs 22 inches and under at the withers 24 inches For dogs over 22 inches at the withers Handlers may opt to run in a higher height division, but not in a division lower than their proper height division. Dogs that run in a height division lower than their proper division will be eliminated. MOVE UPS Move ups must be sent in writing to the Trial Secretary for the July 22 trial no later than July 17. These may be mailed or ed according to the information on the move-up sheet provided in this premium. There will be no move ups between the July 22 and July 23 trial dates.

3 ATTENTION ALL VISITORS This is the first year that dog events are being held at the state-of-the-art Owings Mills Sports Arena. As with every show site, it is imperative that exhibitors leave the site in the same condition as when you arrived. We emphasize: Exhibitors are responsible for cleaning up after their dog(s). Any exhibitor failing to do so may be excused without benefit of refund if the Show Committee deems the exhibitor to be in violation of this requirement. This facility is a rare gem, and it is the intent of the SSCGB to be able to offer this as a site for future shows. Your cooperation is thus required. Thank you, and clean runs to all. DOGS ELIGIBLE TO ENTER This trial is open to all dogs over the age of 12 months that are registered with the American Kennel Club or are registerable breeds that have obtained AKC ILP number, except bitches in season, aggressive dogs, or dogs suffering from any deformity, injury, or illness which may affect the dog s physical or mental performance. Mixed breeds and breeds not registerable with the AKC are not eligible to enter. Refer to Chapter 2 of the Registration and Discipline Rules for the listing of registerable breeds that may participate. OBSTACLES AND RING CONDITIONS The following mandatory obstacles and jumps shall be used for all classes: A-Frame (9 sides) Dog Walk (12 planks) See Saw Pause Table Open (Pipe) Tunnel Closed (Collapsed) Tunnel Tire Jump Double Oxer Panel Jump Broad Jump (AKC Obedience style) Other Jumps and Hurdles as described in the regulations In addition, the Triple Jump and Weave Poles will be used where regulations permit or require. Obstacles shall meet the specifications for obstacles in the current edition of Regulations for Agility Trials. All classes will take place indoors, on a field turf surface. Ring size will be 8,000 sq. feet or greater. COURSE FAMILIARIZATION AND WARM-UPS Handlers in all classes are permitted to walk the course, without a dog, prior to the start of the class. The walk-through allows handlers to plan their strategy for running the course. A walk-through period will be held prior to each class, following the judge s briefing. The walk-though is restricted to handlers entered only in that class. No equipment familiarization will be offered at this event. A warm-up area, consisting of a regulation agility jump, shall be provided for all exhibitors. Exhibitors may not use the warm-up area to relieve their dogs. NOTICE TO EXHIBITORS MAKE YOUR ENTRIES LEGIBLE ILLEGIBLE ENTRIES WILL NOT BE PROCESSED AND WILL BE RETURNED TO THE EXHIBITOR The safety of the dogs is our primary concern. By entering this trial, exhibitors acknowledge that they are familiar with the rules and regulations of this sport, and that their dogs are familiar with and able to perform all obstacles safely. Puppies under 6 months are strictly prohibited from the grounds, and will be excused from the crating area. Entry fees will not be refunded in the event that a dog is absent, disqualified, excused, or barred from competition by the action of the Show Committee. No entry fee will be refunded if the trial cannot open or be completed by reason of riots, civil disturbances, fire, an act of God, public emergency, act of a public enemy, or any other cause beyond the control of the organizing committee. Since bitches in season are not permitted to compete in Agility Trials, the Club will refund all but five dollars (per day) of the entry fee for bitches unable to compete for that reason. The Trial Secretary must be notified of such claim for refund at the show prior to the start of classes or by letter postmarked July 22, 2000 or earlier. It is expressly understood that exhibitors alone are responsible for the behavior of their dog and/or children. Any exhibitor whose dogs and/or children create unnecessary disturbances or repeatedly engage in unsafe or disruptive behavior may, at the discretion of the Show committee, be asked to leave the show site. In such case, no refund of any fees paid will be made. Exhibitors are responsible for cleaning up after their dog(s). Any exhibitor failing to do so may be excused without benefit of refund if the Show Committee deems the exhibitor to be in violation of this requirement. Cleaning supplies and disposal sites will be available at various locations around the show grounds. All dogs must be on a leash at all times except when in the ring or when in the designated agility warm-up area. Exhibitors are responsible for being at the ring gate when it is their turn to run. Returned checks do not constitute a valid entry fee. The Trial Secretary will add a $25.00 collection fee to the amount of each returned check. Subsequent returned checks from the same exhibitors may result in their being put on a CASH ONLY basis. Good food (hot breakfast and lunch) will be available on site both days. Dogs may not be left overnight. The Shetland Sheepdog Club of Greater Baltimore will not be responsible for any lost or damaged items left at the show site. No overnight parking at the show site. No electrical hook-ups for motor homes or campers are available. There will be limited space available for motor home parking the day of the show. Cloth or tarps must be placed underneath crates. NO CLEATED SHOES of any kind will be permitted on the field turf surface. Catalogs may be prepaid with your entry (see checkbox on entry form). A very limited number of catalogs will be available for sale on the show date.

4 EXHIBITOR INFORMATION At the handlers option, dogs may wear flat buckle collars, but there shall be no hanging tags or attachments. Choke collars, pinch collars, electric and dummy electric collars are prohibited. Exhibitors may wear shirts or insignia of their training group if they wish. Food and toys are not permitted in the course area and handlers are not permitted to use whistles or other instruments or devices. RIBBONS AND PRIZES Ribbons will be awarded to the 1st through 4th place dog in each jump height in each class. First Place Blue; Second Place Red; Third Place Yellow; Fourth Place White. Dark Green qualifying ribbons will be awarded to all dogs receiving a qualifying score. Dogs must qualify to receive placement ribbons. HOTEL INFORMATION The Boston Inn, 533 Baltimore Blvd., Westminister, MD Large exercise area available. Days Inn, 25 South Cranberry Road (off 140), Westminister, MD or Days Inn, Towson, MD I-695 Beltway and Loch Raven Blvd. Holiday Inn, 1800 Belmont Ave., Woodlawn, MD I-695 Beltway and Security Blvd., Exit 17. Motel 6, Woodlawn, MD I-695 Beltway and Security Blvd., Exit 17. Red Roof Inn, Timonium, MD I-83 and Timonium Rd. CAMPGROUNDS Rambling Pines, Woodbine, MD Hookup service. Open year round. For information and brochures of campgrounds in the area, contact trial chairperson Rhonda Toren. DIRECTIONS TO TEST SITE The Owings Mills Sports Arena is located at Glynowings Drive, Reisterstown, MD From the Baltimore Beltway (I-695), take Exit 19, I-795 North towards Owings Mills/Reisterstown. Take first exit Owings Mills Boulevard east towards Reisterstown Road. Follow for approximately 3 1/2 miles. Owings Mills Boulevard will become Glynowings Drive. Facility is on the left. ENTRY STATUS If you would like to know the status of your entry, please enclose a selfaddressed, stamped envelope or postcard with your entry. confirmations will be sent by including your address on the entry form. Shetland Sheepdog Club of Greater Baltimore MOVE UP FORM Return this form by July 17 to Cindy Deubler, 323 Fullerton Place, Abingdon, MD or cindyd@sscgb.org If you move up information, please bring signed form to the trial; signatures are now required for all move-ups. DATE Transfer to Open Standard Class Transfer to Excellent A Standard Class Transfer to Excellent B Standard Class Transfer to Open JWW Class Transfer to Excellent A JWW Class Transfer to Excellent B JWW Class DOG S NAME CALL NAME AKC REG NUMBER ARM BAND NUMBER According to my records, this dog has completed the requirements for its title and I authorize the secretary to change the above dog from to. I understand that my dog will be placed at the bottom of the running order for its height category. SIGNED DATE

5 OFFICIAL AMERICAN KENNEL CLUB ENTRY FORM AGILITY TRIAL Shetland Sheepdog Club of Greater Baltimore July 22 and 23, 2000 Indicate which trial day (s) this entry is for (check only one): Saturday, July 22, 2000 Sunday, July 23, 2000 Both Saturday and Sunday ENTRY FEE: $20.00 (includes $3.00 AKC recording fee) for the first entry of each dog, each day. Fee for an additional class per day is $8.00. Entries close at 6:00 p.m., Friday, July 7, 2000, at the Trial Secretary s address. Mail entries, with fees payable to Shetland Sheepdog Club of Greater Baltimore (or SSCGB), to Cindy Deubler, Trial Secretary, 323 Fullerton Place, Abingdon, MD Express mail entries must include signature permitting them to be left at the Trial Secretary s address without recipient signature. If no recipient is present to sign for receipt, entries may be returned to sender. Checks must be payable in US funds. Important - Read carefully instructions on Reverse Side Before Filling Out. Numbers in the boxes indicate sections of the instructions relevant to the information needed in at box. PLEASE PRINT. BREED VARIETY 1 SEX AGILITY TRIAL CLASS (CIRCLE ONE) JUMP HEIGHT DIVISION (CIRCLE ONE) HEIGHT AT WITHERS Nov A Nov B Open Exc A Exc B JUMPERS WITH WEAVES CLASS (CIRCLE ONE) Nov A Nov B Open Exc A Exc B AKC REGISTERED NAME REGISTRATION enter number here AKC REG NO. AKC LITTER NO. ILP NO. FOREIGN REG. NO. & COUNTRY BREEDER SIRE DAM ACTUAL 2 OWNER (S) OWNER S ADDRESS DATE OF BIRTH CALL NAME PLACE USA CANADA FOREIGN OF BIRTH Do not print above in catalog (Please Print) Single copies of the latest editions of the Rules Applying to Registration and Dog Shows and Agility Trial Regulations books may be obtained WITHOUT CHARGE from THE AMERICAN KENNEL CLUB, 5580 Centerview Drive, Suite 200, Raleigh, NC These may be obtained by writing to the above address. AGREEMENT I (we) acknowledge that the Rules Applying to Registration and Dog Shows and Agility Trial Regulations have been made available to me (us), and that I am (we are) familiar with their contents. I (we) waive any and all claims, causes of action, I (we) might otherwise have against AKC and any AKC approved judge, judging at this show, under AKC Rules, Regulations and Guidelines. I (we) agree that the club holding this Agility Trial has the right to refuse entry for cause which the club shall deem to be sufficient. In consideration of the acceptance of this entry and of the holding of the Agility Trial and of the opportunity to have the dog judged and to win prize money, ribbons, or trophies, I (we) agree to hold this club, its members, directors, governors, officers, agents, superintendents or show secretary and the owner or lessor of the premises and any employees of the aforementioned parties from any claim for loss or injury which may be alleged to have been caused directly or indirectly to any person or this be the act of this dog while in or upon the show, obedience or agility trial premises or grounds or near any entrance thereto, and I (we) personally assume all responsibility and liability for any such claim; and I (we) further agree to hold the aforementioned parties harmless from any claim for loss of this dog by disappearance, theft, death, or damage or injury, be caused or alleged to be caused by the negligence of the club or any of the parties aforementioned, or by the negligence of any other person, or any other cause or causes. I (we) hereby assume the sole responsibility for and agree to indemnify and save the aforementioned parties harmless from any and all lose 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 therefrom, sustained by any person including myself (ourselves) on or account of damage to property, arising out of or in consequence of my (our) participation in this Agility Trial, howsoever such injuries, death of damage to property may be caused, and whether or not the same may have been caused or may have been alleged to have been caused by negligence of the aforementioned parties or any of their employees or agents, or any other persons. INSTRUCTIONS 1. (Variety) if you are entering a dog of a breed in which there are varieties for show purposes, please designate the particular variety you are entering i.e., Cocker Spaniel (solid color black, ASCOB, parti-color); Beagles (not exceeding 13 in. over 15 in.); Dachshunds (longhaired, smooth, wire-haired); Bull Terriers (colored, white); Manchester Terriers (standard, toy); Chihuahuas (smooth coat, long coat); Poodles (toy, miniature, standard); Collies (rough, smooth). 2. A dog must be entered in the name of the person who actually owned it at the time entries for a show closed. If a registered dog has been acquired by a new owner, it must be entered in the name of its new owner in any show for which entries closed after the date of acquirement, regardless of whether the new owner has received the registration certificate indicating that the dog is recorded in his name. State on entry form whether transfer application has been made to A.K.C. (For complete rules, refer to Chapter 14, Section 3). CITY STATE ZIP HANDLER (IF DIFFERENT FROM OWNER) FEE ENCLOSED $ I CERTIFY that I am the actual owner of the dog, or that I am the duly authorized agent of the actual owner whose name I have entered above. In consideration of the acceptance of this entry, I (we) agree to abide be the rules and regulations of the American Kennel Club in effect at the time of this show or obedience trial or agility and further agree to be bound by the agreement printed on the reverse side of this entry form. I (we) 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 agreement. SIGNATURE of owner or his agent duly authorized to make this entry (Must be signed here) Telephone # address ALL ENTRIES Please indicate dog s handler if dog is co-owned or handler is different from owner. List only AKC titles with the dog s name. Telephone or telegraphed entries, conditional entries, and/or photocopied entries without the AKC agreement on the back are not acceptable. Incomplete or illegible entries are not acceptable and cannot be entered in the show. (AKC Rule Ch. 14. Sec. 4). check if you will enter JWW only should Standard Classes fill check if you have enclosed an additional $5 for a catalog check if you are willing to help work at this trial preferred jobs:

6 THE SHETLAND SHEEPDOG CLUB OF GREATER BALTIMORE needs VOLUNTEERS We need lots of volunteers to make our trial a success. If you would like to help with our trial, please fill out this form and return it with your entry. You don t need any experience to volunteer. We will schedule you to work only one class a day, and we won t schedule you to work during a class where you are exhibiting your dogs. Name I am willing to help at the trial on: Saturday Sunday Both Days My favorite jobs are: Scribe Timer Runner Gate Steward Ring Steward Thanks from all of us at the SSCGB

NO HAND DELIVERIES WILL BE ACCEPTED 3 Days of AKC Licensed Agility Trials

NO HAND DELIVERIES WILL BE ACCEPTED 3 Days of AKC Licensed Agility Trials THE NUMBER OF ENTRIES WILL BE LIMITED TO 300 Standard & 300 Jumpers With Weaves Entries Open December 9, 2002 at 9:00am ENTRIES CLOSE January 10, 2003 11:59 pm at the Trial Secretary s Post Office Box