October 12 & 13, 2014

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1 Premium List AAC Sanctioned Agility Trial October 12 & 13, 2014 (SUDAY & MODAY) Hosted By Agil-Tracks Agility Training Limited Entry Workers Trial Show Site Deerfield Farms Arena 7292 Roblin Blvd Headingley, MB Held indoors in a heated horse arena on a surface of sand and wood shavings. Our Distinguished Judges, Kelowna, BC Brigitte Hunter Winnipeg, MB Sunday Monday Gamblers Standard 3 Standard 1 Masters K.Locke Masters K.Locke Advanced B.Hunter Standard 4 Advanced B.Hunter Starters B.Hunter Starters B.Hunter Challenge Standard 2 Jumpers Masters Advanced Starters K.Locke K.Locke B.Hunter Steeplechase Jump heights ascending on Sun and descending on Mon. where possible. Ease of course change may alter this slightly by class. This schedule is tentative and subject to change Event Pricing Class Fee: Workers Fee: $20.00 per run $13.00 per run Opening Date Monday, August 11, 2014 Entries postmarked prior to opening date will not be accepted Closing Date Friday, Sept 19, 2014 Or when full, whichever occurs first Trial Chairperson: Janet Peters Trial Secretary: Johanna Soto 4536 Rebeck Road arol, MB R1C 0C2 jsoto@shaw.ca Phone:

2 Trial Committee: Chairperson Janet Peters, (204) Secretary Johanna Soto, (204) Site Judy Wilson Volunteer Co-ordinator Johanna & Julio Soto Judges Attache Bev Benson AREA DOORS Weather permitting, the arena doors will be OPE. SELF CHECK-I PROCEDURE A competitors list will be available on the check-in table during the specified times below. Please locate your name, review your information and, if correct please sign in the spot indicated. Your signature will confirm your information is correct and you are checking in. YOU ARE RESPOSIBLE TO VALIDATE YOUR CARDS AGAIST OUR IFORMATIO. Please notify the secretary immediately with any discrepancies. There will be a spot to indicate if you require measuring. We will call for measuring each morning. Please be attentive to announcements. Thank-you! CHECK-I TIMES (tentative and subject to change): The arena will be open at 7:30 AM on Sunday and Monday. Sunday, October 12 from 7:30 AM to 8:00 AM Monday, October 13 from 7:30 AM to 7:45 AM Judges briefing and start of first class to immediately follow measuring each day. RIBBOS Ribbons for qualifying rounds and ribbons for 1 st through 4 th place in each height division. O TITLE RIBBOS AVAILABLE. AGILITY OBSTACLES All obstacles meet AAC specifications described in the current edition of the Official Rules and Regulations of the Agility Association of Canada. A break-away tire will be used for this trial as well as a rubber coated dog-walk, A- frame and teeter. MOVE-UPS Move-ups from Sunday to Monday will be allowed. Move up forms must be completed and submitted to the Trial Secretary prior to the end of classes on Sunday. Move-ups from previous trials must be reported to the Trial Secretary at least one (1) week prior to the start of this trial. O CALL VETERIARIA Pembina Veterinary Hospital (Open 24 hrs) 400 Pembina Hwy Tel:

3 DIRECTIOS TO SHOW SITE Deerfield Farms is 7292 Roblin Blvd. between the Perimeter Hwy #101 and Headingley. The street number is not well marked. Watch for a tree-lined narrow driveway with a 4 plank cedar fence on the south side of the road. If you are coming from Winnipeg, follow Roblin Blvd. past the Perimeter Hwy towards Headingley. Turn left just past Paterson Greenhouse. If you are coming from the west on the TransCanada Hwy, turn right at ick s Inn in Headingley (Hwy 334) and follow the road over the bridge. Turn left at the stop sign on Roblin Blvd. and follow Roblin Blvd until you pass Tallieu Road. The driveway is your next right. HOTELS/MOTELS (please verify they will accept dogs and any fees charged): Motel Portage Ave, Headingley, MB Pet Friendly Super 8 (South) Pembina Hwy ($10 charge) ( ), Comfort Inn (South) Pembina Hwy (near Hwy 75 & 100) ( ), Clarion Hotel and Suites 1445 Portage Ave., ( ), Comfort Inn (Airport) 1770 Sargent Ave, ( ), Holiday Inn South 1330 Pembina Hwy, Quality Inn Pembina Hwy ($10 per dog), STADARD AAC IFORMATIO AAC ID Cards: All dogs competing in an AAC Trial MUST have their cards with them at the trial! Pending entries are not accepted. These cards are available from AAC at a cost of $ GST per dog. The AAC dog registration application is available at Jump Height Table: Shoulder Standard Division Specials Division Veterans Division Height 12 or less 10 or >12 to or or 10 > 16 to or or 16 Over or 22 Division Descriptions: Standard Division These classes are open to all dogs, 18 months of age or older, as described within the current AAC rules. Specials Division Veterans Division Class Descriptions Starters Games Classes Starters Gamblers Classes: These classes are open to all dogs but are intended for dogs that are of a size or stature that limits their jumping ability. A dog may make a switch from Specials to Regular OCE during their agility career. These classes shall be for dogs seven years of age or older that are currently competing in any Standard Agility Class and for dogs five years of age or older who have competed in the Specials Agility Class for a minimum of one calendar year. The Starters Games Classes are open to all dogs that have not received two quality scores under two different judges in these classes or who have not earned their ADC title. This game demonstrates the handler s strategy and the dog s ability to work at a distance from the handler. The object of the game is to accumulate as many points as possible during the Opening Sequence and successfully complete the Gamble. Starters Class: This game demonstrates the handler and dog s versatility as they work together against the clock. The object of this game is to accumulate as many points by successfully completing as many obstacles as possible in the prescribed order within time. Starters Jumpers Class Steeplechase This game demonstrates a dog s natural jumping ability. The dog is required to complete a course comprised of hurdles and tunnels as prescribed by the judge. This game demonstrates the dog s ability to run and jump at high speeds while maintaining control on the A-frame and weave poles. This class is open to all dogs eligible to compete in other AAC qualifying events at the Starters, Advanced or Masters levels.

4 Challenge: This class is only open to dogs eligible to run Standard at the MASTERS level. The purpose of this class is to test the handling skills as well as the speed of the team. The level of this class is to reflect a similarity to World Level courses in its difficulty and handling requirements. All the current rules for Masters Standard performance will apply with the exception of the table where the dog s position is optional (can be sitting, standing or lying down for the count). The 5 second count begins when all 4 feet hit the table. Course time is based on the fastest clean time in each jump height division. Teams finishing within or equal to 1.2 multiplication of the fastest time in each jump height will qualify in the Challenge class. Dogs running clean and under the judge s target time will earn a Masters Standard Qualifier. Times will be rounded up or down to the closest second decimal place. Additional information about the classes and title requirements is available in the AAC Rulebook, available online at OTICE TO COMPETITORS Competitors, through submission of entry, acknowledge that they are knowledgeable of AAC Rules and Regulations, Including but not limited to the following: An electronic timing system may be used Kennelling will be outdoors. You may leave belongings at the show site, at your own risk. OTE: Overnight kennelling/camping is OT permitted at the trial site. This event is held under AAC rules and regulations and open to all dogs being at least eighteen months of age, including purebred and non-purebred, except bitches in season, dogs suffering from any deformity, injury or illness which may affect the dog's physical or mental performance, or dogs exhibiting signs of aggression. All dogs must have an AAC number before their entries will be accepted in an AAC sanctioned trial, which must be produced at measure in. Dogs with numbers pending will not be eligible to compete. If your dog does not yet have an AAC ID card fill out the application included with this premium and mail to the address on the form, or go to and print the registration form there. Any dog without a card, under two years of age, or without two official measurements on their ID card must be measured before competing. A dog over 23 at the withers can have a signed ID card before two years of age. Competitors whose dogs measure up may run For Exhibition Only if the dog is not prepared to jump the higher height. o qualifying scores or awards may be earned. o leads, collars, food, toys or any other aids or devices shall be permitted on the course at any time. Toys and food shall not be permitted within 10 feet of the ring entrance. All dogs must be penned, crated or leashed when not in the ring, and may not be tied to any obstacle, permanent or temporary anywhere on the grounds of the trial site. Please take responsibility for your dogs and children. Any exhibitor whose dogs or children create unnecessary disturbances or engage in unsafe or disruptive behaviour may be asked to leave the trial site. There will be no refunds for entries if an exhibitor is dismissed from competition for any reason. Competitors must keep the crate and exercise areas clean. Please pick up after yourself and your dog If you are sending entries by express carriers you MUST waive the signature requirement for receipt (make sure the carrier allows this), otherwise entries may not be received in time and will have to be rejected. All entries must be delivered to the mailing address listed on the entry form in order to be accepted. o phoned, faxed or ed entries will be accepted. Entry forms may be photocopied, but MUST include the entry form, agreement and signature in their entirety. A separate entry is to be submitted for each dog. After the closing date, refunds will only be given to competitors if a bitch comes into season or the dog is injured sufficiently to prevent them from competing. The Trial Secretary must be informed prior to Friday, October 7 5PM and a certificate from a veterinarian must be provided. All refunds will be processed after the completion of the trial. Refunds made will be less any AAC fees owing on the entry. o entry fee will be refunded if the trial cannot open or be completed by reason of riots, civil disturbances, fire, acts of God, public emergency, and act of a public enemy, or any other cause beyond the control of the organizing committee. By AAC rules, entries are not valid until full payment of entry fees has been made. Tendering of an SF cheque in payment of entry fees does shall be considered non-payment of entry. In addition, there will be a $25.00 service charge for each returned cheque, regardless of whether the dog/handler compete in the event. PLEASE OTE: Abuse, in any form, of the volunteers, competitors or the judges will OT be tolerated. Anyone disrupting the trial due to poor sportsmanship or abusive behaviour will be DISMISSED from the Trial, no fees will be refunded, and any legs earned to that point will be null and void. Keep agility FU for the dogs, competitors, judges, volunteers and spectators! Closing Date: Friday, Sept 19, 2014, or when full, whichever occurs first. In order for this to be considered a valid entry we must receive your completed entry including the singed General Agreement by this date and with the proper fees, after which no cancellations, alterations or other changes will be accepted, except for move-ups requested at least one (1) week prior to the trial date. Entry fees are payable in Canadian funds. Post-dated cheques and/or cheques with non-sufficient funds do not constitute a valid entry. Overpayments of $5.00 or less will not be refunded. The Organizing Committee reserves the right to refuse any entry for cause which they deem sufficient.

5 Owner Agil-Tracks AAC Official Entry Form Oct 12 & 13, 2014 We cannot accept an entry that does not include a signed Participation Waiver and Agreement (attached). Mail entry to: Johanna Soto, 4536 Rebeck Road, arol, MB, R1C 0C2 Please make cheques out to AGIL-TRACKS AGILITY Opening Date: Monday, Aug 12, Entries arriving or postmarked before this date will not be accepted. o ed or faxed entries will be accepted. If couriering your entry please ensure that you waive any signature requirements (make sure the carrier allows this) or entries may not be received in time and will have to be rejected. Closing Date: Friday, Sept 19, 2014, or when full, whichever occurs first Owner s ame Phone Address/City/Prov/PC address Junior Handler # (if applicable) Dog Info Dog #1 Dog # 2 Dog # 3 Dog # 4 AAC # Call ame Breed Date of Birth Height at withers Handler (if diff than owner) Division/Jump Ht Regular Specials Veterans S U D A Y Jr. Hdlr (onejh lower than dogs normal JH Class/Level Str Adv Mst Str Adv Mst Str Adv Mst Str Adv Mst Gamblers Standard 1 Challenge Standard 2 Steeplechase M O D A Y Standard 3 Standard 4 Jumpers FEES $20 per class on-worker $ 13 per class Worker (volunteer form must accompany entry) # of runs= x # of runs= x # of runs= x # of runs= x GRAD TOTAL

6 Agility Association of Canada ( AAC ) Participation Waiver and Release Handler ame: Dog ame: (the Dog ) AAC #: Dog ame: (the Dog ) AAC #: Dog ame: (the Dog ) AAC #: Dog ame: (the Dog ) AAC #: In consideration of the acceptance of this entry by AAC and (the Organizing Club ) and the opportunity to have the Dog participate, compete in and/or be judged at this event (the Event ), I, the undersigned, agree as follows: 1. I certify that I am the actual owner of the Dog, or that I am the duly authorized agent of the actual owner of and that the Dog is not a hazard to persons, property or other dogs. 2. I agree that AAC or the Organizing Club for the Event may refuse my entry for any reason that it deems sufficient. 3. I understand and acknowledge that participation in the Event carries certain risks, including, but not limited to (including serious injuries and death) to myself, the Dog, another dog under my control or persons attending guests (my Related Parties ), damage to property and other losses. I waive any and all claims that I have have in the future against, and release from all liability and agree not to sue AAC, the Organizing Club or any directors, executives, committees, representatives, employees, volunteers or agents of either AAC or the Organizing Club (the Personnel ) for any injury, death, property damage or other loss that I or my Related Parties sustain any cause whatsoever, including negligence, breach of contract, breach of duty, statutory or otherwise, or mistakes errors of judgment of any kind. 4. I assume full responsibility for the conduct of myself and my Related Parties during the entirety of the Event. I indemnify and save harmless AAC, the Organizing Club and the Personnel from and against any and all claims may be made against them or costs, fees, expenses or liability (including, without limitation, lawyers fees on a and own client basis) incurred by AAC, the Organizing Club or the Personnel that may arise due to: (a) any act or omission of myself, my Related Parties or any party for whom I am liable at law; or (b) aggressive behaviour by the Dog or any other dog under my control. 5. I have read, and do understand the rules of competition and the additional rules (if any) appearing in the trial schedule for the Event, as well as the policies of AAC pertaining to discipline (collectively, the Rules ). I agree to abide Rules and to conduct myself and the Dog in accordance with the Rules. I understand that myself and/or the Dog be subject to disciplinary procedures or sanctions for breach of the Rules and agree to respect and be bound disciplinary decision made by AAC. 6. I understand that AAC and/or the Organizing Club may, in the course of administering the Event or conducting activities generally, collect, use or disclose my personal information and that any personal information collected, or disclosed by AAC and/or the Organizing Club will be treated in accordance with AAC policy and applicable and personal information laws. I hereby consent to the collection, use and disclosure by AAC and/or the Organizing Club of my personal information. 7. I have been given the opportunity to read and understand the terms of this Agreement before signing it, and fact done so. I understand that by signing this Agreement, I am restricting my legal rights and I sign this Agreement voluntarily and of my own free will. Signature Date Parent or Guardian must sign if the Handler is under 18 years of age. AGIL-TRACKS EEDS YOUR HELP Agil-Tracks depends on workers like you to make this a great event. Workers entering dogs get a $7 discount per run entered where they are the dog owner or handler. We will schedule you to work where you are needed and will avoid scheduling you when you are running. PLEASE CHECK OFF JOBS OT WILLIG/ABLE TO PERFORM ** Course building crews and Score Table help are already in place for this event! Thank-you! Check Volunteers ame: Dog(s) ame(s): Spec Instructions: Travelling With Travel Time: Ring Crew Set bar height, straighten chute, change A- frame/table height, tire, dbl & spread jumps when instructed. Leash Runner Take leashes from the start line to the finish line. Scribe Sheet Runner Take scribe sheets, 3 to 4 at a time, from the scribe to the score table. Scribe Makes marks on scribe sheets when the judge raises a hand or calls out a number. Timer Use a stopwatch or electronic timing equipment to time a dog during a run. Gate Steward Make sure dogs and handlers are lined up and ready to run. Announce class, height and equipment changes as needed. Please check-off all classes ETERED S U Class Starters Advanced Masters Gamblers Standard 1 Challenge Standard 2 Steeplechase Reg: Spec/Vet: Entry not valid unless Agreement is signed, dated and submitted with the correct fee. M O Standard 3 Standard 4 Jumpers

7 Agility Association of Canada Dog ID Card Registration Form Incomplete or illegible forms will be returned Agility Association of Canada Dog ID Card Registration Form Incomplete or illegible forms will be returned Owner: Owner: Address: Address: City/Town: City/Town: Province/State: Province/State: Postal Code/Zip: Postal Code/Zip: Telephone: Telephone: Dog s Call ame: (ame to appear on certificate 20 characters maximum) Dog s Call ame: (ame to appear on certificate 20 characters maximum) Dog s Registered ame: Dog s Registered ame: Breed: (Specify All Canadian to denote mixed breed) Breed: (Specify All Canadian to denote mixed breed) Dog s Date of Birth: (Estimate to the day if unknown) Dog s Height at Withers: Fee Enclosed (Canadian Funds): $12.60 if new card: $6.30 if replacement card ID umber: $0.00 if change of address, no card will be issued. Make cheque/money order payable to: Agility Association of Canada Mail to: Barbara Brown 9640 Hedley Drive, R. R. #2 Ilderton O 0M 2A0 Canada All dogs must have a valid AAC ID number before they can compete. Legs and titles will only be issued to dogs with a valid AAC ID number. Please allow up to six weeks for processing and delivery of ID cards. Dog s Date of Birth: (Estimate to the day if unknown) Dog s Height at Withers: Fee Enclosed (Canadian Funds): $12.60 if new card: $6.30 if replacement card ID umber: $0.00 if change of address, no card will be issued. Make cheque/money order payable to: Agility Association of Canada Mail to: Barbara Brown 9640 Hedley Drive, R. R. #2 Ilderton O 0M 2A0 Canada All dogs must have a valid AAC ID number before they can compete. Legs and titles will only be issued to dogs with a valid AAC ID number. Please allow up to six weeks for processing and delivery of ID cards.