Thursday, December 28, 2017 Friday, December 29, 2017 Saturday, December 30, 2017 And Sunday, December 31, 2017

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1 Event Number: , , , ENTRIES OPEN Friday, September 1, 2017 at 8:00 am Entry method is First Received ENTRIES CLOSE Thursday, December 14, 2017 at 6:00 pm At the trial secretary s address after which time the entries cannot be accepted, canceled, altered or substituted except as provided for in Chapter 11, section 6 of the Dog Show Rules. Premium List AKC ALL-BREED AGILITY TRIALS 4 days of Regular and Preferred Standard. Jumpers with Weaves Titling Classes, Time 2 Beat 3 days of FAST Titling Class, Premier Standard, and Premier JWW This Event is Accepting Entries for Mixed Breed Dogs Listed in the AKC Canine Partners Program Tailwaggers Agility Club of South Florida Licensed by the American Kennel Club Thursday, December 28, 2017 Friday, December 29, 2017 Saturday, December 30, 2017 And Sunday, December 31, 2017 Saint Lucie Fairgrounds Adams Arena 5202 Peacock Rd Ft. Pierce, FL Under cover on packed dirt Electronic timing will be used Starting at 8:00 am UNLIMITED ENTRIES JUDGES: Lavonda Herring Ginger Robertson Online Entries Accepted using the AKC Online Entry Service Permission has been granted by the American Kennel Club for the holding of these events under the American Kennel Club rules and regulations. James P. Crowley, Secretary Agility Trial Chairman: Paula Kvarnberg, 7328 Pine Tree Lane, Lake Clarke Shores, FL Phone: sheltieagility@gmail.com Event Committee: Paula Kvarnberg, Phyllis Dobrick, Maite Dezendorf, Sandra Papciak TAILWAGGERS AGILITY CLUB OF SOUTH FLORIDA OFFICERS President Maite Dezendorf Vice President......Wayne Papciak Secretary....Joyce Robinson Treasurer..Phyllis Dobrick BOARD OF DIRECTORS: Maite Dezendorf, Wayne Papciak, Joyce Robinson, Phyllis Dobrick, Kathy Albasini, Amber Ackley, Sandra Papciak VETERINARIAN ON CALL: Veterinary Emergency & Referral Center 3984 South US Hwy 1 Ft Pierce, FL Trial Information Entries: $22 for the first entry of each dog (includes $3.50 AKC recording fee). $13 for additional entries of same dog on same day (includes $3.00 AKC recording fee) accepted by mail or in person until 6:00 PM Friday, December 14, 2017 All entries and fees for the trial must be mailed to TRIAL SECRETARY:. Jenny Cronin 3645 Dorrit Ave Boynton Beach, FL (561) gogators11@aol.com MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO: Tailwaggers Learning Center or TLC TLC is accepting online entries through the AKC Online Entry System. During the first 48 hours after opening, the initial limit of entries will be designated as follows: Online entries 495; Paper entries 165. If either form of entry has not filled at the end of the 48 hour time period, the club reserves the right to decrease or increase either the online or paper limits accordingly. Move Ups Written requests for dogs to be moved-up to a higher class, as a result of qualifying for an agility title, will be accepted at the trial secretary's address until 6pm on Monday, December 25, 2017 will be included in the running order. Day-to-day move-ups will be accepted, but must be into the Trial Secretary no later than the close of the preceding day s trial. Award Information Placement rosettes will be given for 1st through 4th place in each jump height in each class. Ribbons will be awarded to all dogs receiving a qualifying score. Rosettes and ribbons will only be awarded for qualifying scores. Please claim your prizes the day of the trial, as none will be mailed.

2 Volunteer Sign-Up It takes many volunteers to make a trial work! No experience needed, we will teach you! Volunteers will receive Tailwaggers Bucks that can be used at the food vendor, for future trials, seminars, or classes. You will also be entered in a workers only raffle. Tailwaggers is using an online sign-up. Please go to and click on the VOLUNTEER button or use the link below. Times are approximate, please arrive early. Thanks for volunteering! Notice To Exhibitors Telegraph, telephone and fax entries cannot be accepted. Entries not on Official AKC Entry Forms or Entry forms without the Agreement and Rules on the reverse side of the form are not acceptable. Unsigned Entry Forms cannot be accepted nor entries which specify any conditions as to its acceptance. Entry Forms MUST be filled out completely. Incomplete entries do not constitute a valid entry. Owners are responsible for errors in making out entry forms, whoever may make such errors, & no entry will be refunded in event of such errors or cancellation of entries after published closing date. PLEASE PRINT OR TYPE CLEARLY. Tailwaggers Agility Club of South Florida, Inc., the trial secretary, their agents, etc., assume no responsibility for any loss, damage, or injury sustained by exhibitors or their dogs or property, and further assume no responsibility for injury to children not under the control of their parents or guardians. IF IT IS NECESSARY TO RESCUE A DOG FROM A PARKED CAR ON THE SHOW GROUNDS, THE CLUB WILL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE OR LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGE TO THE CAR INVOLVED. Owners or handlers entering dogs in a trial do so at their own risk and agree to assume responsibility for any damage caused by them, or by their dogs. They also agree to abide by the Rules of the American Kennel Club and the current edition of the AKC Agility Regulations. Vendor Space Reservation Form Fees to one donation for the worker raffle per day. Friday Saturday Sunday Contact Name: Business Name: Address: City: State: Zip: Phone: Type of Product/Service to be offered: Food Video Photography Massage Other (please specify): Please mail the completed form with insurance information to: Vendor Coordinator, Amy Eisenstadt Doubletree Trail Wellington, FL Aeisenstadt@yahoo.com 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 the obstacles safely. It is expressly understood that exhibitors alone are responsible for the behavior of their dogs 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 Trial Committee, be asked to leave the trial site. In such cases, no refund of any fees paid will be made. Use of Alcohol and/or Illegal Drugs at TLC events. The use of alcohol and illegal drugs at TLC events is prohibited prior to the last run of the day. Violators may be excused from the show or event grounds by the Event Committee or any officer of the host club. Entry Requirements This trial is open to all dogs fifteen (15) months of age or older that are registered with the American Kennel Club or that have AKC Limited Registration, Purebred Alternative Listing/Indefinite Listing Privileges (PAL/ILP) or an AKC Canine Partners listing number, or approved Foundation Stock Service (FSS) breeds. Dogs should be physically sound. Dogs that are blind shall not be eligible, and neither are bitches in season, aggressive dogs, or dogs suffering from any deformity, injury, or illness which may affect the dog s physical or mental performance. No dog shall compete if it is taped or bandaged in any way or has anything attached to it for medical purposes. Refer to Chapter 2 of the Registration and Discipline Rules for the listing of register able breeds and mixed breeds that may participate. Puppies under four months of age are strictly prohibited from the trial grounds. Mixed breed dogs that have been listed with AKC Canine Partners may participate provided their listing number has been recorded on the entry form and the trial-giving club is offering the optional mixed breed classes. Exhibitor Information The Regulations for Agility Trials are available on-line at For copies of the Regulations, write the AKC, 8051 Arco Dr, Suite 100, Raleigh, NC or call Refunds 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. No entry fee will be refunded in the event a dog is absent, disqualified, excused, or barred from competition by the action of the Trial Committee. Bitches in season are not permitted to compete in Agility Trials. As such, the club will refund entry fees minus $10 per day for bitches unable to compete for this reason upon presentation of a veterinarian certificate. This certificate must be presented to the Trial Secretary prior to the start of judging on the first day of the trial or cluster of trials. A $20.00 service fee will be assessed to all returned checks.

3 Premium is available online at AVMA Statement Exhibitors should follow their veterinarian s recommendations to assure their dogs are free of internal and external parasites, any communicable diseases, and have appropriate vaccinations. Maximum Entries Per Envelope (For All Limited Trials) A maximum of ten entries per envelope is allowed. Envelopes/transactions with more than the ten dog maximum shall be treated as an invalid entry and shall be returned to the sender. First Received, Hand Delivery Paper entries received within 24 hrs of the opening date and time must: 1) include postage or be metered; 2) be delivered by a multi-state or multi-national postal or carrier service, including but not limited to USPS, FedEx, UPS and DHL. If above conditions are not met, the entries are not valid and must be returned to the sender. Course Familiarization And Warm-Ups The walk-through is restricted to handlers entered only in that class. No course Familiarization. A warm-up area, consisting of a regulation agility jump will be provided. Site Information All classes will be held under cover on sandy clay in rings of 100 x 100. There is plenty of shade near the rings. Crates may be set up around the rings in designated areas 10 ft from the ring fencing and left overnight, but exhibitors do so at their own risk. We will be using Electronic Timing. Ring Setup will begin Wednesday at 3:00pm. No one will be allowed to setup prior to ring setup completion or crates and mats will be moved. Thank you! The arena will be open at 7am. Judging begins at 8 am all days. Dogs may arrive any time prior to judging if the dog has a valid temporary or permanent jump height card. Otherwise, they must be available for measuring prior to the start of their class if a VMO or AKC Field Rep is available to measure dogs. All dogs not needed for further judging will be excused. Judges are not required to wait for dogs. The Owner of each dog is solely responsible for having it ready at ringside when it is to be judged. The Club has no responsibility for providing service through a public address system or stewards or runners for the purpose of calling or locating dogs that are not brought into the ring when required. This club agrees to arbitrate claims as set forth on the Official AKC Entry Form for this event. 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 Trial 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. Lavonda Herring ZI DUNCAN RD, LAGRANGEVILLE, NY Thursday: All FAST, All STD, Premier STD Friday: T2B, All JWW, Premier JWW Saturday: All FAST, All STD, Premier STD Sunday: All JWW, T2B Judges and Assignments Ginger Robertson W BACK ST, SAVANNAH, GA Thursday: T2B, All JWW, Premier JWW Friday: All FAST, All STD, Premier STD Saturday: T2B, All JWW, Premier JWW Sunday: All STD Tentative Schedule This schedule is TENTATIVE! The club reserves the right to adjust the class running order to minimize conflicts. Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday (big to little) (little to big) (big to little) (little to big) Ring One 8:00 AM Start 8:00 AM Start 8:00 AM Start 8:00 AM Start EX/MASTERS/OPEN/N EX/MASTERS/OPEN/N EX/MASTERS/OPEN/N EX/MASTE RS STD PREMIER STD PREMIER STD PREMIER STD OPEN STD EX/MASTERS STD EX/MASTERS STD EX/MASTERS STD NOVICE STD OPEN STD OPEN STD OPEN STD NOVICE STD NOVICE STD NOVICE STD Ring Two T2B T2B T2B T2B NOVICE JWW NOVICE JWW NOVICE JWW NOVICE JWW OPEN JWW OPEN JWW OPEN JWW OPEN JWW EX/MASTERS JWW EX/MASTERS JWW EX/MASTERS JWW EX/MASTE RS JWW PREMIER JWW PREMIER JWW PREMIER JWW In Novice, B teams will run first in running order, then A teams. Preferred teams will run with appropriate level and will follow dogs jumping same height. Remember, agility is a fun sport. Any exhibitor showing unsportsmanlike conduct or mistreating a dog will be brought before a bench committee. Please visit our vendors! Classes Offered Standard Novice A * Standard Novice B * Standard Open * Standard Excellent * Standard Master * JWW Novice A * JWW Novice B * JWW Open * JWW Excellent * JWW Master * FAST Novice A * FAST Novice B * FAST Open * FAST Excellent * FAST Master * Standard Novice Preferred * Standard Open Preferred * Standard Excellent Preferred * Standard Master Preferred * JWW Novice Preferred * JWW Open Preferred * JWW Excellent Preferred * JWW Master Preferred * FAST Novice Preferred * FAST Open Preferred * FAST Excellent Preferred * FAST Master Preferred * Time 2 Beat * Time 2 Beat Preferred

4 Height Divisions Owners are responsible for entering the proper height division. Regular Preferred for dogs 11 inches & under at the withers 8 inches 4 inches for dogs 14 inches & under at the withers 12 inches 8 inches for dogs 18 inches & under at the wither 16 inches 12 inches for dogs 22 inches & under at the wither 20 inches 16 inches for dogs over 22 inches 24 inches 20 inches For any dog at owners discretion 26 inches N/A NEW Simplified Jump Height Card Process When filling out the entry form, there is section on the form for exhibitors to designate whether your dog your dog needs to be measured. Please check the appropriate box so that the Trial Secretary knows whether to include your dog on the Dogs To Be Measured List. It is no longer required that you submit a copy of your dog s jump height card with your entry form or show it during day of show check-in. RV RESERVATION FORM All RV and camping spaces will be reserved on a first-come, first-serve basis. Reservations are required. Please do not arrive prior to 3pm on Wednesday, December 27, Note: There are limited 50 amp spots. Several 50 amp spots DO NOT have sewer but there is a dump station available on site. All reservations will receive an confirmation. RV fee is $32 per night if received by 12/14/17. RV fee is $40 per night if received 12/15/17 or later. Name: Address: City/State/Zip: Phone Type/length of Unit License No: HOTELS THAT ACCEPT DOGS (Please reconfirm that dogs are welcome) Holiday Inn Express (772) Okeechobee Rd, Fort Pierce, Florida Quality Inn (772) Reynolds Dr, Fort Pierce, Florida, (No size restrictions) La Quinta Inn (772) Crossroads Pkwy, Fort Pierce, Florida, Fairfield Inn & Suites (772) Metal Dr, Fort Pierce, Florida, ABSOLUTELY NO BATHING OF DOGS IN ROOM; PLEASE CLEAN UP AFTER YOUR DOG Directions to Show Site: From West: Take State Road 70 east (Okeechobee Rd), turn right onto Peacock Rd. If you pass over the pedestrian overpass, you have gone too far. Turn left into SLC Fairgrounds rear entrance From I-95: Take exit #129, State Road 70 (Okeechobee Rd), go west 6.5 miles. Turn left on Peacock Rd, just past the pedestrian overpass. Turn left into SLC Fairgrounds rear entrance. From FL Turnpike: Take exit #152, State Road 70 (Okeechobee Rd), go west 6 miles. Turn left on Peacock Rd, just past the pedestrian overpass. Turn left into SLC Fairgrounds rear entrance. Reservations for: Wednesday night Thursday night Friday night Saturday night Total remitted: $ Please mail the completed form and RV reservation fee made payable to Tailwaggers Learning Center to: PLEASE Do not send with entries! RV Coordinator, Lyne Doucet 1207 NW 10 St, Boynton Beach, FL Pebbles2211@att.net Reservations will be placed in the order they are received. Parking is on a first come first served basis.

5 OFFICIAL AMERICAN KENNEL CLUB ENTRY FORM Tailwaggers Agility Club of South Florida OPENS: September 1, 2017 CLOSES: December 14, 2017 Day 1: 12/28/17 STD JWW FAST T2B Premier JWW Premier STD Day 2: 12/29/17 STD JWW FAST T2B Premier JWW Premier STD Day 3: 12/30/17 STD JWW FAST T2B Premier JWW Premier STD Day 4: 12/31/17 STD JWW T2B Daily Entry Fee: 1st run $22; $13 each additional run Make checks payable to: TLC; Mail to: Jenny Cronin, 3645 Dorrit Ave, Boynton Beach, FL IMPORTANT: Carefully read instructions before filling out! ENTRY FEE ENCLOSED $ Choose Either Regular OR Preferred Classes Circle one jump height, and check class selections Only one selection per class (STD, JWW, FAST, T2B) REGULAR Classes STD Nov A Nov B Open Exc Master JWW Nov A Nov B Open Exc Master FAST Nov A Nov B Open Exc Master T2B T2B PREMIER PREMIER STD JWW This Dog Needs To Be Measured Yes No PREFERRED Classes STD Nov P OpenP ExcP MasterP JWW Nov P OpenP ExcP MasterP FAST Nov P OpenP ExcP MasterP T2B T2BP PREMIERP STD PREMIERP JWW SEX HEIGHT AT WITHERS BREED VARIETY CALL NAME AKC NAME (INCLUDE AKC TITLES ONLY) AKC NO ILP NO. PAL NO. FOREIGN REG. NO & COUNTRY BREEDER SIRE Enter Complete Registration # below DATE OF BIRTH PLACE OF BIRTH (LIST COUNTRY) AKC Rules, Regulations, Policies and Guidelines are available on the American Kennel Club Web site, AGREEMENT I (we) agree that the club holding this event has the right to refuse entry for cause which the club shall deem sufficient. In consideration of the acceptance of this entry and of the holding of this event and of the opportunity to have the dog judged and to win prizes, ribbons, or trophies, I (we) agree to hold the AKC, the event-giving club, their members, directors, governors, officers, agents, superintendents or event secretary and the owner and/or lessor of the premises and any provider of services that are necessary to hold this event and any employees or volunteers of the aforementioned parties, and any AKC approved judge, judging at this event, harmless from any claim for loss or injury which may be alleged to have been caused directly or indirectly to any person or thing by the act of this dog while in or about the event 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, injury or damage to this dog. Additionally, I (we) hereby assume the sole responsibility for and agree to indemnify, defend, and save the aforementioned parties harmless from any and all loss and expense (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 or persons, including myself (ourselves), or on account of damage to property, arising out of or in consequence of my (our) participation in this event, however such, injuries, death or property damage may be caused, and whether or not the same may have been caused or may be alleged to have been caused by negligence of the aforementioned parties or any of their employees or agents, or any other persons. I (WE) AGREE THAT ANY CAUSE OF ACTION, CONTROVERSY OR CLAIM ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO THE ENTRY, EXHIBITION OR ATTENDANCE AT THE EVENT BETWEEN THE AKC AND THE EVENT-GIVING CLUB (UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED IN ITS PREMIUM LIST) AND MYSELF (OURSELVES) OR AS TO THE CONSTRUCTION, INTREPRETATION AND EFFECT OF THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE SETTLED BY ARBITRATION PURSUANT TO THE APPLICABLE RULES OF THE AMERICAN ARBITRATION ASSOCIATION. HOWEVER, PRIOR TO ARBITRATION ALL APPLICABLE AKC BYLAWS, RULES, REGULATIONS AND PROCEDURES MUST FIRST BE FOLLOWED AS SET FORTH IN THE AKC CHARTER AND BYLAWS, RULES, REGULATIONS, PUBLISHED POLICIES AND GUIDELINES. INSTRUCTIONS Handlers may opt to enter in a higher height division for all Regular titling classes, but not in a division lower than their proper height division. Dogs entered in the Preferred classes must compete at the required jump height and may not compete in a jump height division higher or lower than their proper height division. All dogs that have not been officially measured for an Agility Jump Height Card may still compete; however, they must be measured by a Judge of record, an Agility Field Representative, or a Volunteer Measuring Official, prior to running. If measured by the Judge of record, that measurement will be valid for this trial or back-to-back trials only. If a measurement is necessary, it is the exhibitor's responsibility to have their dog(s) measured prior to running. Dogs listed in the AKC Canine Partners SM program may be eligible to enter all-breed AKC agility trials at the club s option. These dogs should be listed as All American Dog and must include their AKC number on the entry form and check the AKC No. box. Junior Handlers should enter their Junior Handler number on the front of this form. Should you not have your Junior Handler number, it may be obtained from the American Kennel Club (919) If the Junior Handler is not the owner of the dog identified on the face of this form, what is the relationship of the Junior Handler to the Owner? 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 by the rules and regulations of the American Kennel Club in effect at the time of this event, and by any additional rules and regulations appearing in the premium list for this event, 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 forgoing representation and agreement. I (we) agree to conduct myself (ourselves) in accordance with all such Rules and Regulations (including all provisions applying to discipline) and to abide by any decisions made in accord with them. SIGNATURE of owner or his agent duly authorized to make this entry. DAM ACTUAL OWNERS SIGN HERE X Telephone Number: OWNERS ADDRESS CITY, STATE ZIP + 4 HANDLER NEW ADDRESS ENTER JR. HANDLER # if applicable Address: New In Case of Emergency Name Phone# Exhibitor or owner MUST sign on the signature line beneath the instructions AEAGL2 (12/13) v8.4 Edit