AKC All-Breed Fast Coursing Ability Test

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1 Entries close at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 7, 2018, at the home of the Trial Secretary after which time entries cannot be accepted, cancelled, or substituted, except as provided for in Chapter 11, Section 6 of the Dog Show Rules. PREMIUM LIST AKC All-Breed Fast Coursing Ability Test Licensed by the American Kennel Club / AKC Member Club November 17, 2018 Saturday, Test 1 (Event # ) followed by Saturday, Test 2 (Event # ) Test Hours: 8:00 am to 5:00 pm each day Limited to 60 Entries per Test (Licensed by the American Kennel Club) Trial Site: Unity Church of Tidewater 5580 Shell Road Virginia Beach, Virginia These events will accept all dogs at least 12 months of age which are individually registered with the AKC, recorded in the Foundation Stock Service (FSS) program, individually registered with a foreign or domestic registry organization whose pedigrees are acceptable for AKC registration, all AKC registered purebreds, dogs granted a Purebred Alternative Listing (PAL) or AKC Canine Partners. American Kennel Club Certification Permission is granted by the American Kennel Club for the Holding of this event under the American Kennel Club Rules and Regulations Gina M. DiNardo, Executive Secretary Additional copies of this premium are available at the HROTC Website:

2 Fast CAT Entry Fees $20 per dog/each Test (Entry fee includes $3.00 AKC Event Service Fee per entry & $.50 AKC Recording fee) Limited to 60 Entries per Test - Entries close 6 pm on 11/7/2018 DAY OF TEST ENTRIES ACCEPTED ONLY IF SPACE ALLOWS AT $25 per dog/each test SITE: These tests will be held on mowed grass fully fenced in area utilizing an electrical or generator powered closed loop lure machine. The lure will consist of plastic bags contrasting in color to the immediate field environment. The fencing for the start area and the run out area will be 48 inches tall; the rest of the fencing will have sections varying in height from 24 inches to 48 inches. EQUIPMENT/OPERATOR: The equipment will be SwiftPaws The Alpha (commercial) continuous loop lure machine, which will be operated by Mike Brownen, an experienced lure course operator who has run many non-akc events for Care-A-Lot Pet Supply retail stores (1924 Diamond Springs Road, Virginia Beach, VA TIMING: The Club will be using electronic timing, with hand-held timers as a back-up system. AWARDS: A light blue participation ribbon will be awarded to each dog that completes the Fast CAT 100 yard dash. NOTICES: Loose dogs. A penalty of $5 will be assessed for any loose dogs on the grounds which are not competing in the course in progress. A return check fee of $25 will be assessed for any check(s) returned for insufficient funds. Refunds (minus $3 administrative fee) for Females in season after closing date will be made with written note from veterinary office. Not AKC registered??? Visit the American Kennel Club website and enroll your dog online. Test Hours: 8:00 am 5 pm Saturday, November 17, 2018 Roll Call for Fast CAT 1: 8:30 am for all breeds Roll Call for Fast CAT 2: 30 minutes after Fast CAT 1 has been completed At Roll Call, all dogs will be examined for disqualifications. Bitches known to be in season are not to be brought to the test. At inspection, bitches in season, lame or unfit dogs will be excused with entry refunded. PICK UP AFTER YOUR DOGS Be respectful of the property and other entrants. Thank you!

3 Hampton Roads Obedience Training Club Board of Directors Officers Beverly McGhghy, President Lynn Winstead, Vice President Karen Adams, Recording Secretary Jean Conroy, Corresponding Secretary Silke Satzinger, Treasurer Andrea Marx, Training Director Jackie Daley Carol DeLucas Marietta Marston Kathy O Connor Fast CAT Committee Marietta Marston, Andrea Marx, Beverly McGhghy, Jackie Daley, Kristina Kinney TRIAL CHAIRPERSON Marietta Marston 3945 Roebling Lane, Virginia Beach, VA (cell/text) TRIAL SECRETARY Beverly McGhghy 185 Herndon Road, Virginia Beach, VA home (cell/text) bevmc8@verizon.net We want to go to a Fast CAT! CLOSEST VETERINARY SERVICE Hope Springs Veterinary Services, 1094 Diamond Springs Road, Virginia Beach, (757) Saturday Hours: 8 am to 1 pm Tidewater Animal Emergency and Referral Center/Blue Pearl Specialty & Emergency Pet Hospital, 364 South Independence Blvd., Virginia Beach, VA (757) Open 24 hours URGENT CARE In and Out Express Care, 1290 Diamond Springs Rd, Virginia Beach, VA (757) Saturday: 9 am to 2:30 pm. Sentara Hospital Urgent Care, 800 Independence Blvd, Virginia Beach, VA (757) Open 24 hours EMERGENCY SERVICES Fire / Ambulance / Police Please dial 911 LODGING (please verify dog policy when making reservations & remember to clean up after your dogs) Sleep Inn, Lake Wright, 6280 Northampton Blvd., Norfolk, VA (757) : La Quinta Inn, 5819 Northampton Blvd, Virginia Beach, VA. (757) Virginia Beach KOA, 1240 General Booth Blvd, Virginia Beach, VA. (757) DIRECTIONS TO United Church of Tidewater, 5580 Shell Road, Virginia Beach, VA From I-64 towards Virginia Beach, take Exit 282, Merge onto US-13 N/Northampton Blvd toward Chesapeake Bay/Bridge Tunnel. Turn right at the traffic signal at Diamond Springs Road, make the first left onto Shell Road. Stay on it to the T intersection and turn right to stay on Shell Road. Unity Church of Tid3ewater will be on your left

4 Official American Kennel Club Lure Coursing Entry Form Club: Hampton Roads Obedience Training Club Date: November 17, 2018 (Saturday) Event # , Test 1: Event # , Test 2: Location: Virginia Beach, VA Event type (test or trial): Test Trial Stakes: Fast CAT Breed: Amount of entry fees enclosed: $ Breeder: AKC No. PAL/ILP No. Foreign & List Country: Date of Birth: Call Name: AKC No: Name of Jr. Handler (if any): Jr Handler #: Sex: Full Name of Dog: Sire: Dam: Actual Owner(s): Owner s Address: City: State: Zip: Name of Owner s Agent/Handler: (if any) at Trial: Please Separate My Entries. (I have more than 1 dog) AKC Rules, Regulations, Policies and Guidelines are available on the American Kennel Club website: AGREEMENT 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. 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, any additional rules and regulations appearing in the premium list of this event and entry form and any decision made in accord with them. I (we) agree that the club holding this event has the right to refuse this entry for cause which the club shall deem sufficient. I (we) certify and represent that the dog entered is not a hazard to persons or other dogs. 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, official 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, (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 the negligence of the aforementioned parties or any of their employees, agents, or any other person. I (we) agree that the determination of whether the injury is serious shall be made by the event veterinarian and is binding on me (us). 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 THIS PREMIUM LIST) AND MYSELF (OURSELVES) OR AS TO THE CONSTRUCTION, INTERPRETATION AND EFFECT OF THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE SETTLED BY ARBITRATION PURSU-ANT 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. Signature of owner or agent duly authorized to make this entry: Telephone: ALR999 (03/17) v1.1 Edit

5 AKC Information Available online for Exhibitors: All exhibitors are encouraged to review: AKC Regulations for Lure Coursing Tests and Trials / Regulations for Coursing Ability Tests (CAT)(Chapter XV) / Regulations For FAST CAT (Chapter XVI) published January 2017 AKC July 2018 major update titled 10 Regulations Approved for fast cat & New Best Practices Guide. AKC May 2018 update, subject: Distance Requirements for CAT and FAST CAT AKC May 2018 update, subject: FAST CAT Top 20 Fastest By Breed Modified to Average of Three Runs AKC April 2018 update, subject: Use of Head Halter Collars Permissible What is a Fast CAT? FAST CAT is a 100-yard dash Coursing Ability Test where a dog s time is converted to miles per hour. What must my dog do to pass a Fast CAT? Fast CAT, unlike the CAT, is not a pass/fail, but a timed 100 yard dash after a lure past a start line and over a finish line. The time is converted to MPH and then multiplied by a potential handicap based on the dog s height to award points. Can my dog earn an AKC title for Fast CAT? Titles are accumulated by accumulating points. A handicap system is applied to a dog s MPH to determine the number of points earned. The handicap is based on the height of the dog at its withers: o 18 or greater = handicap is 1.0 o 12 up to less than 18 = handicap is 1.5 o Below 12 = handicap is 2.0 Points = MPH multiplied by the dog s handicap. A dog s 100 yard dash time must be converted into MPH using the formula below, rounded to the nearest hundredth of a mile: Dog s Time = MPH Example: The dog s time is 8.14 seconds / 8.14 = MPH The following titles will be awarded: DCAT=500 points, FCAT=1,000 points, and FCAT followed by a number (e.g. FCAT2) for every additional 1,000 points. These suffix titles will appear on a dog s pedigree, with a higher level title superseding a lower level title. Safety: Lure coursing events are fun for dog and owner alike, but as a prey-driven activity which demands athletic exertion, there is always a concern for the safety of the dog. All decisions made concerning the running of a FAST CAT event should be based on what is safe for the dogs, participants, and spectators in accordance with AKC rules in effect on the date of the event. Collars/Muzzles: Dogs may run without a collar or wear any type of collar except choker collars, electronic training collars or head collar. Collars should be snug. Hanging tags pose a safety concern and it is suggested that tags be secured to the collar with tape. Dogs may run muzzled if desired. Clips or rubber bands may be used to keep long hair from falling across the dog s field of vision. A New Participant Orientation (Owner/Handler Meeting) will be held BEFORE dogs begin running; includes: Inspection: Each entry will be inspected for lameness, fitness to compete, and bitches in season. Roll Call Paddock Master: A critical member of the FAST CAT Committee is the Paddock Master. The Paddock Master shall ensure that as a FAST CAT entrant is being run, the next entrant is present at the FAST CAT entry area, but not so close as to potentially distract the running dog either visually or by excessive barking/howling. Start Line: The dog s front feet in the release area may be no further back than a line 10 feet behind the first timing poles or the first stopwatch operator s location (the start line ). Dogs may start with their front feet on this line or closer to the start line at the handler s discretion. Finish Line: The stop distance (the run out ) should be 30 to 50 yards. This allows for the lure to be taken at consistent speed until the dog has passed the end timing poles (which is important for accuracy), then given enough distance for the lure operator to gradually slow the lure without the dog risking hitting the barrier at the end of the track. Catcher: A suitable catcher for each entrant must be in place in the finish area prior to the FAST CAT entrant being released at the start of its test.

6 Additional pointers for Owners/Handlers Fitness is fundamental. Dogs can become very stimulated by the sight of a moving lure and an unfit dog may push itself too hard for its overall conditioning level. Bring your dog trim, well-hydrated, with nails of acceptable length to the FAST CAT starting line. Owners of dogs which can have difficulty in extremely hot or cold conditions should use good judgment and not endanger their dogs by running in conditions for which it is not well suited according to its age, coat type, or breed type. Make sure you walk your dog prior to its run to ensure muscles are warmed up ; also make sure to walk your dog after its run to cool down. Understand the rules. If you are unclear on any point, ask during the handler s meeting at the start of the event. Be prompt to the line. If exhibitors at a 60-dog event each take an extra minute to get to the line, the event runs an hour longer. Make sure that your dog has relieved itself prior to running. Volunteer to help. As FAST CAT, unlike CAT, requires both a releaser and a catcher, if you are by yourself offer to help others with this in exchange for help with running your dog. It s a great way to make a new friend! HAVE FUN! EXHIBITOR INFORMATION Make all checks and money orders payable to: Hampton Roads Obedience Training Club, Inc. (HROTC). Trial Secretary assumes no responsibility for cash sent through the mail. Mail or deliver all entries for all trials with fees to: Beverly McGhghy, 185 Herndon Road, Virginia Beach, VA Entries without fees will not be accepted. Acknowledgement of entries will be made as soon as practical. Should such acknowledgement not be received by the exhibitor within a reasonable time, please notify the Beverly McGhghy, Trial Secretary. Entries not on official AKC entry forms or photocopies of entry forms without the agreement and rules on the reverse side of the official AKC entry form are not acceptable. Returned checks do not constitute a valid entry. A $25.00 service fee will be added for all returned checks. Express entries: Please use "release signature" or the entry will be delayed. No entry shall be made and no entry shall be accepted which specifies any conditions as to its acceptance. Females In Season: All but $3.00 of the entry fee may be refunded for bitches who come in season after the closing date by supplying the Trial Secretary with a certificate from your veterinarian dated on or before the day of the trial. Entry fees shall not be refunded if a dog is absent, disqualified, excused by Veterinarian or Judge, or barred from competition by action of the Trial Committee. If because of riots, civil disturbances or other acts beyond the control of the management it is impossible to open or to complete the show, partial refunds will be made after deduction of administrative expenses. Extreme weather conditions, such as, but not limited to snow storms, hurricanes, lightning, extreme heat, heavy rains, or other circumstances including, but not limited to, the condition of the facilities or grounds and/or the ingress and egress from the grounds, must be considered for the health and safety of the dogs, exhibitors and spectators. The well-being of dogs, exhibitors and spectators is of paramount importance and, in the event it is necessary to cancel or stop the show before completion, no refund of entry fee will be made. Exhibitors should follow their veterinarians recommendation to assure their dogs are free of internal and external parasites, any communicable diseases, and have appropriate vaccinations.

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8 Beverly McGhghy, HROTC Trial Secretary 185 Herndon Road Virginia Beach, VA 23462