Newbury Showground, Berkshire, RG18 9QZ. at midnight on: Wednesday 6 th March 2019

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1 Wallingford Dog Training Club Premier Agility Show Held under Kennel Club Rules & Regulations H & H(1) and licensed by the Kennel Club Limited Newbury Showground, Berkshire, RG18 9QZ Saturday 27 th and Sunday 28 th April 2019 Entries close at midnight on: Wednesday 6 th March 2019 Saturday & Sunday: Show opens 7.30am, Briefing 8.15am, Judging 8.30am. Show closes 1 hour after the last class finishes on each day. Camping available from 2pm on Friday No earlier admittance without prior agreement. Limited to 250 pitches. Guarantors to The Kennel Club Chairman - Gill Rhodes, gill.a.rhodes@gmail.com Secretary - Joanna Tidmarsh, wallingforddogtraining@gmail.com Treasurer - Kevin Pearce, k.pearce859@btinternet.com Show Secretary: Joanna Tidmarsh, wallingforddogtraining@gmail.com, Show Manager: Kevin Pearce, k.pearce859@btinternet.com, Assistant Show Secretary: Alison Pearcee Equipment Supplier First Contact will be supplying all equipment. Contact equipment will have a rubber surface. Entry fees: Non-members Helping WDTC members Individual per class Camping w/e YKC Pair Free 4.00 (cheques should be made payable to Wallingford DTC) Online entries: Enter online via First Place Processing, Postal entries to: Wallingford DTC, Longhedge Show Processing, Longhedge House, Thoroton, NG13 9DS Entry enquiries: Paul Sensky, paul.sensky@longhedge.co.uk, Tel: Grade changes: Grade changes can be made online via your First Place Processing account or can be submitted to Paul Sensky. Please make grade changes as soon as possible. Camping and Helpers: Jill Lowe wdtcshow@gmail.com. All other queries: Joanna Tidmarsh, wallingforddogtraining@gmail.com Vet on Call: Donnington Grove Veterinary Surgery, Newbury, RG14 2JB, Tel: Reserve Judge Aileen Watson, Lesley Slade Keep in contact with Show ne ews: Follow live ring updates & results with FPP Live: tplaceprocessing.com/ 1

2 Saturday 27th April: All dogs are limited to 3 runs from classes Dogs entered into more than 3 classes will have the highest numbered classes cancelled. YKC classes may be entered in addition to this limit. L A R G E M E D I U M S M A L L GRADES LHO JUDGE 1 Graded 1-2 Jumping 1 2 Y* Bill Chaffe 2 Grade 3 Jumping 3 Y* Bill Chaffe 3 Grade 4 Jumping 4 Y* Gina Scott 4 Grade 5 Jumping 5 Y* Mike Bacon 5 Grade 6 Jumping 6 Y* Mike Evans 6 Grade 7 Jumping 7 Y* Gina Scott 7 Combined G1-5 Jumping FH not sponsored LHO sponsored by Dog Vegas & PB Caravans (qualifier) Y* Hilary Bowden Mike Evans 8 Combined G6-7 Jumping 6 7 Y* Hilary Bowden 9 Combined G1 2 Agility Club Large Starters Agility Challenge (qualifier) 1 2 Y Doc Docherty 10 Grade 3 Agility 3 Y* Iain Macdonald 11 Grade 4 Agility 4 Y* Doc Docherty 12 Grade 5 Agility 5 Y* Jess Cuthbertson 13 Grade 6 Agility 6 Y* Jess Cuthbertson 14 Grade 7 Agility 7 Y* Harriet Harding 15 Combined G1 2 Jumping 1 2 Y Bill Chaffe 16 Grade 3 Jumping 3 Y Mike Bacon 17 Graded 4-5 Jumping 4 5 Y Mike Bacon 18 Graded 6-7 Jumping 6 7 Y Gina Scott 19 Combined G1-4 Jumping Y Paul Smith 20 Combined G5-7 Jumping Y Paul Smith 21 Combined G1 2 Agility Club Medium Starters Agility Challenge (qualifier) 1 2 Y Doc Docherty 22 Grade 3 Agility 3 Y Jess Cuthbertson 23 Graded 4-5 Agility 4 5 Y Iain Macdonald 24 Graded 6-7 Agility 6 7 Y Harriet Harding 25 Combined G1 2 Jumping 1 2 Y Bill Chaffe 26 Grade 3 Jumping 3 Y Mike Evans 27 Graded 4 5 Jumping 4 5 Y Mike Bacon 28 Graded 6 7 Jumping 6 7 Y Gina Scott 29 Combined G1-4 Jumping Y Paul Smith 30 Combined G5-7 Jumping Y Paul Smith 31 Combined G1 2 Agility Club Small Starters Agility Challenge (qualifier) 1 2 Y Doc Docherty 32 Grade 3 Agility 3 Y Harriet Harding 33 Graded 4 5 Agility 4 5 Y Harriet Harding 34 Graded 6 7 Agility 6 7 Y Iain Macdonald 35 YKC special Jumping under 12yrs Ryan Hennessey N (qualifier) 36 YKC special Jumping ages 12yrs & over N Ryan Hennessey (qualifier) 37 YKC Dog of the Year special Agility- N Ryan Hennessey under 12yrs (qualifier) 38 YKC Dog of the Year special Agility - N Ryan Hennessey yrs & over (qualifier) 39 YKC special Pairs -(qualifier) Ryan Hennessey 40 Special Anysize Jumping: for dogs not competing in any other class Notes -* For these classes the LHO option will be awarded separately. N/A Ryan Hennessey 2

3 Sunday 28th April: All dogs are limited to 3 runs. Dogs entered in more than 3 classes will have the highest numbered classes cancelled. GRADES LHO JUDGE L A R G E M E D I U M S M A L L 41 Graded 1-2 Jumping 1 2 Y* Chris O Leary 42 Grade 3 Jumping 3 Y* Chris O Leary 43 Grade 4 Jumping 4 Y* Caroline King 44 Grade 5 Jumping 5 Y* Sarah Collins 45 Grade 6 Jumping 6 Y* Tim Stanbrook 46 Grade 7 Jumping 7 Y* Roger Brown 47 Combined G1-4 Jumping FH not sponsored LHO LOW 550 Jumping Cup (qualifier) 48 Combined G5-7 Jumping FH not sponsored LHO LOW 550 Jumping Cup (qualifier) 49 Special Combined G1-3 Steeplechase sponsored by Natural Instinct 50 Combined G1-3 Agility FH sponsored by Dog Vegas & FPP (qualifier) LH not sponsored Y* Alan Smith Roger Brown Y* Lorna Goodban Doc Docherty Y* Doc Docherty Y* Walter Dingemanse 51 Grade 4 Agility 4 Y* Rosemary Dains 52 Grade 5 Agility 5 Y* Rosemary Dains 53 Grade 6 Agility 6 Y* Kevin Bowers 54 Grade 7 Agility 7 Y* Tim Stanbrook 55 Combined G1 2 Jumping 1 2 Y Chris O Leary 56 Grade 3 Jumping 3 Y Sarah Collins 57 Graded 4-5 Jumping 4 5 Y Caroline King 58 Graded 6-7 Jumping 6 7 Y Roger Brown 59 Combined G1-4 Jumping Y Alan Smith 60 Combined G5-7 Jumping Y Lorna Goodban 61 Special Combined G1-7 Steeplechase SAM s Steeplechase Cup LHO only Doc Docherty 62 Combined G1-2 Agility 1 2 Y Walter Dingemanse 63 Grade 3 Agility 3 Y Kevin Bowers 64 Graded 4-5 Agility 4 5 Y Rosemary Dains 65 Graded 6-7 Agility 6 7 Y Kevin Bowers 66 Combined G1 2 Jumping 1 2 Y Sarah Collins 67 Grade 3 Jumping 3 Y Alan Smith 68 Graded 4 5 Jumping 4 5 Y Caroline King 69 Graded 6-7 Jumping 6 7 Y Chris O Leary 70 Combined G1-4 Jumping Y Alan Smith 71 Combined G5-7 Jumping Y Sarah Collins 72 Special Combined G1-7 Steeplechase SAM s Steeplechase Cup LHO only Doc Docherty 73 Combined G1-2 Agility 1 2 Y Walter Dingemanse 74 Grade 3 Agility 3 Y Walter Dingemanse 75 Graded 4 5 Agility 4 5 Y Kevin Bowers 76 Graded 6-7 Agility 6 7 Y Tim Stanbrook 77 Special Anysize Jumping: for dogs not competing in any other class Notes -* For these classes the LHO option will be awarded separately N/A Sarah Collins The allocation of judges to classes on both days has been estimated from our 2018 show, and it is highly likely that there will be changes. Classes will be split if entries warrant it, and judges may change.

4 Trophies & Rosettes For classes with LHO, for Small and Medium dogs, one set of prizes will be awarded by combining the result of the LHO and Full Height. For large dogs separate sets of prizes will be awarded for LHO and Full Height. Class 7 LHO Dog Vegas & PB Caravans Qualifier Rosettes 1 st -6 th place and trophy to 1 s place in each part provided by the sponsor. WDTC to supply additional rosettes and trophies per the class awards for Other Individual Classes below. Classes 9, 21 & 31 Agility Club Large, Medium and Small Starters Challenge. Large height: Rosettes 1 st -10 th, trophies for 1 st and 2 nd. Medium and Small height: Rosettes 1 st -5 th, trophy for 1 st provided by The Agility Club. WDTC to supply additional rosettes to 10% of entry, and additional trophies per the class awards for Other Individual Classes below. Classes 35, 36, 37 and 38 YKC. Rosettes will be presented to the top 3 dogs, in each age and height category from the YKC. WDTC to supply trophies and additional rosettes up to 10% of entry as required. Classes 39 YKC Pairs qualifier. Rosettes will be presented to the top pairs of each height/age category from the YKC. WDTC to supply trophies and additional rosettes up to 10% of entry as required. Classes 40 and 77 Anysize jumping, open to dogs not entered in any other class. This is a non-competitive fun class and only clear round rosettes will be awarded; there will be no trophies and no placed rosettes. Classes 47 and 48 LH LOW 550 National Jumping Cup Rosettes 1 st -6 th place provided by Norton Rosettes, trophies for 1 st and 2 nd place in each part provided by the SMART clinic. WDTC to supply additional rosettes up to 10% of entry as required. Classes 50 FH First Place Processing and Dog Vegas qualifier. Rosettes 1 st -10 th place and trophy to 1 st place in each part provided by the sponsor. WDTC to supply additional rosettes and trophies per the class awards for Other Individual Classes below. Classes 61 and 72 SAM s LOW Steeplechase Cup, Rosettes will be presented to the top 3 dogs, from the sponsor. WDTC to supply additional rosettes and trophies per the class awards for Other Individual Classes below. All Other Individual Classes: Class entry under 40: trophy for 1st place; entry between 40 and 79: trophies to 2nd place; entry 80 and over: trophies to 3rd place. Placing to at least 10% of entry and unplaced clear round rosettes are awarded in all individual classes. Heights All dogs competing at small or medium must have been officially measured in accordance with KC Reg H(1)(B)4, before competing at this show. Small dogs: measuring 35cms or under at the withers. Height of jump obstacles will be 35cm, or 25cm for LHO. Medium dogs: measuring over 35cms and 43cms or under at the withers. Jump obstacles will be 45cm, or 35cm for LHO. Large dogs: measuring over 43cms at the withers. Height of jump obstacles will be 65cm, or 55cm for LHO. Anysize: Jump heights for (classes 40 & 77) will be at 35cms and 25cms; dogs will compete at whichever height is appropriate for them at their handler s discretion. Definition and Eligibility of 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:- A maximum of four standard classes may be scheduled for any dog on an individual day of competition. Any number of special classes may be scheduled. Class Structure. A Class may either be held as a Graded Class or a Combined Class. A Graded Class may be scheduled for a maximum of three 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 be determined by the eligibility for the class as referenced in H(1)(A)11. Results from Combined Classes will only count towards progression from the dog s current grade. To count for progression wins must be gained in standard classes at Kennel Club Licensed Agility Shows. Only a first place with a clear round completed within the course time set by the judge will count towards grade progression. Lower Height Option. Societies may offer the Lower Height Option to all dogs in that height category and may be offered at all grades. It is to be run as part of any Standard class as defined in the regulations and must be clearly identified in the schedule. Each relevant class will have two heights with a change part way through to raise/lower the jump heights and may extend/reduce 4

5 the length of the long jump and width of the rising spread, within the permitted ranges, and competitors must run at their entered height. The order in which the heights will run must be detailed on the ring cards/ring plan. There will be only one course walking at the start of the class. In a class where the Lower Height Option is available show organisers may offer one set of awards by combining the results of each height or may offer separate awards for each height category. Competitors will be allowed to walk the course set at Small, Medium or Large height without their dog(s) before the class begins. Hurdles may be raised/lowered during the course walking time if multiple heights are offered within the same class. When the Lower Height Option is scheduled a dog may only be entered at either the Full Height or at the Lower Height and it cannot compete at a different height in any other class at that competition, including special classes. For these purposes a competition shall be defined as all classes covered within the same schedule. 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). A minimum of 50 points must be gained in agility (not jumping) classes in the relevant grade. 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 on points 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 two wins and points progression referred to in the definition apply only to one dog and not an accumulation of dogs. Grade 1 Open to owners, handlers or dogs which have not gained a minimum of two first places at Grade 1 at Kennel Club Licensed Agility Shows, at least one of which must have been gained in an agility (not jumping) class. N.B Owners, handlers or dogs previously qualified out of Grade 1 are not eligible for this class. Grade 2 Open to dogs which are not eligible for Grade 1 or have elected to progress on points from Grade 1 and are not eligible for Grades 3, 4, 5, 6, or 7. Grade 3 Open to dogs which have gained a minimum of two first places at Grade 2 at Kennel Club Licensed Agility Shows, one of which must have been gained in an agility (not jumping) class, or have elected to progress on points from Grade 2 and are not eligible for Grades 2, 4, 5, 6 or 7. Grade 4 Open to dogs which have gained a minimum of three first places at Grade 3 at Kennel Club Licensed Agility Shows, two of which must have been gained in agility (not jumping classes), or have elected to progress on points from Grade 3 and are not eligible for Grades 2, 3, 5, 6 or 7 Grade 5 Open to dogs which have gained a minimum of four first places at Grade 4 at Kennel Club Licensed Agility Shows, two of which must have been gained in agility (not jumping) classes, and are not eligible for Grades 2, 3, 4, 6 or 7 Grade 6 Open to dogs which have gained a minimum of four first places at Grade 5 at Kennel Club Licensed Agility Shows, two of which must have been gained in agility (not jumping) classes, and are not eligible for Grades 2, 3, 4, 5 or 7. Grade 7 Open to dogs which have gained a minimum of five first places at Grade 6 at Kennel Club Licensed Agility Shows, three of which must have been gained in agility (not jumping) classes, and are not eligible for Grades 2, 3, 4, 5 or 6. If you win out after the closing date In estimating the number of awards won, all wins up to and including 25 days before the start of the competition shall be counted when entering for any classes. For this show the last qualifying date for grade change is Tuesday 2 nd April Please update your details on paul.sensky@longhedge.co.uk with the details. 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 competitor s responsibility to notify the show secretary at least 14 days (13 th April 2019) before the date of the show. The dog will then be moved into the appropriate class/es for the next grade. The dog will be moved into the corresponding number of classes as were entered at the lower grade. 5

6 Sponsored Classes (Normal progression classes) The Dog Vegas Qualifier Supported by First Place Processing online processing specialists. The Dog Vegas Finals Sunday 28 th July Large Dogs Combined Agility Grades 1, 2 & 3 FPP Competition Rules The Dog Vegas Qualifier is a competition for Large dogs, eligible for Grades 1, 2 & 3. There will be approximately ten qualifying heats. The top 5 dogs from each heat (top 3 if the heat is split into 2 parts), will qualify for the The Dog Vegas Final comprising of approx 50 dogs at the July Dog Vegas show in i At the final, prize money of 250 will be awarded between the top 5 places dogs & handlers, 1st- 100, 2nd- 70, 3rd- 50, 4th- 20, 5th- 10. The winner will also receive a trophy & money off vouchers for future Dog Vegas shows. 1. Jump heights will be set at 650mm standard heights only for the qualifier. 2. This class must be judged under the appropriate Kennel Club Rules in force at the time of the competition 3. If the entry for a heat exceeds the KC limit for a judge in a day then the class will be equally and randomly split and another judge appointed for the second part 4. 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. 5. The competition is open to Kennel Club registered dogs eligible to compete at Large Height Grade 1, 2 & Handlers may enter more than one dog in the competition and may qualify more than one dog for the final event. 7. Once a dog has qualified for the final it may enter further heats, as long as it is still eligible for Grade 1, 2 or Handlers who have already qualified their dog for the final must report this fact to the appropriate Show Secretary before running in the class. If the already qualified dog then qualifies again, the place will be awarded to the highest placed unqualified dog. 9. The first five dogs from the heat will be invited to compete in the final. The next five dogs will be held as reserves. 10. If the class is split the top three dogs from each part will be invited to compete in the final. The next top three in each part will be held as reserves. 11. 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. 12. In the event of a handler being unable to compete in a final due to illness or injury a substitute handler for the qualifying dog will be allowed to run the dog. THE PB CARAVAN SERVICES LARGE LHO COMB 1-5 Jumping DogVegas Qualifier info@pb-caravanservices.co.uk The Dog Vegas Finals Sunday 28th July Rules The PB CARAVAN SERVICES LARGE LHO COMB 1-5 Jumping Qualifier is a competition for all Large LHO dogs. There will be approximately ten qualifying heats. The top 3 dogs from each heat (top 2 if the heat is split into 2 parts), will qualify for the The Dog Vegas Final comprising of approx 30 dogs at the July Dog Vegas show in In the final, prize money of 100 will be awarded between the top 3 places dogs & handlers, 1st- 70, 2nd- 20, 3rd- 10. The winner will also receive a trophy & money off vouchers for future Dog Vegas shows. 1. Jump heights will be set at 550mm height only. 2. The competition is open to dogs entered at LHO height at the show and dogs eligible to compete at Grades 1, 2, 3, 4 & This class must be judged under the appropriate Kennel Club Rules in force at the time of the competition. 6

7 4. If the entry for a heat exceeds the KC limit for a judge in a day then the class will be equally and randomly split and another judge appointed for the second part. 5. 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. 6. Handlers may enter more than one dog in the competition and may qualify more than one dog for the final event. 7. Once a dog has qualified for the final it may enter further heats. 8. Handlers who have already qualified their dog for the final must report this fact to the appropriate Show Secretary before running in the class. If the already qualified dog then qualifies again, the place will be awarded to the highest placed unqualified dog. 9. The first three dogs from the heat will be invited to compete in the final. The next three dogs will be held as reserves. 10. If the class is split the top two dogs from each part will be invited to compete in the final. The next top two in each part will be held as reserves. 11. 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. 12. In the event of a handler being unable to compete in the final due to illness or injury a substitute handler for the qualifying dog will be allowed to run the dog. LOW 550 National Jumping Cup LOW 550 National Jumping Cup is a competition for handlers wishing to compete in a prestigious qualifier at the same height as the Lower Height Option at KC Agility tests (550mm). This sponsored event is open to all dogs in the Large height category (i.e. measuring over 430mm at the withers). There will be 10 qualifying heats held around the country, for CG 1-4 and CG 5-7. The top two dogs and handlers from each part will qualify for similarly split Finals taking place at Prestbury Park Premier Agility Show on Saturday 31 st August 2019, at Cirencester Park in Gloucestershire GL7 6JT. Rules The LOW 550 is open to all grades of Large dog (i.e. measuring over 430mm at the withers). The LOW 550 for the 2019 final will consist of 10 heats held at agility shows around the country. Each heat will be split into two parts for Combined Grades 1-4 and Combined Grades 5-7. The host show can choose whether to run both parts together or separately as a Special class/es, or as the LHO part of Standard Progression classes. Where the heat is a Special class the tyre shall not be included, and if the long jump is included it should be set at KC minimum length for Large dogs. Where the heat is run as part of a Standard Progression class, normal Kennel Club regulations will apply. Competitors entering the competition are deemed to have agreed to abide by the rules and regulations of the host club. Competitors may enter more than one dog in a heat and qualify more than one dog for the final. Qualifiers may enter further heats for competition, providing they are eligible. Competitors who gain a qualifying place in a heat with a previously qualified dog should inform the Show Secretary on the day of the show and the place will go to the next dog. In the event of a dog being unable to attend the final, reserves may be invited. Trophies for 1st and 2nd place in both parts of each heat awarded by SMART Veterinary Clinic. Rosettes to 6th place in both parts of each heat, supported by Norton Rosettes. 7

8 Finals. The top 2 dogs and handlers from each part of the heats will be invited to compete at the finals at Prestbury Park DATC Premier Agility Show held at Cirencester Park, Gloucestershire GL7 6JT on 31 August All dogs will run over the same course, with separate results for each part. Winners sashes and trophies for 1 st -3 rd awarded by SMART Clinic at the finals; special trophy for Best Rescue dogs awarded by Mandy Dumont; awards for Best ABC dogs (souvenir LOW 550 lead and handcrafted collar of choice) awarded by Tailends. Prizes for 1 st -3 rd ( 40, 30, 20 vouchers), and all finalists (10% off voucher), awarded by Henley Raw Dog Food, to redeem for products in the shop or online. Souvenir rosettes for all unplaced finalists. The LOW 550 organising committee reserve the right to revise these rules at any time. THANK YOU TO OUR GENEROUS SPONSORS: SMART Veterinary Clinic: Norton Rosettes Henley Raw Dog Food Tailends Mandy Dumont Enquiries concerning this event: fourth_height@yahoo.co.uk Facebook: Host Shows: Kelluki 3 March Wallingford 27/28 April LAE April Blackdown 12 May Hare n Hounds 18 May Oswestry 1/2 June Godmanchester 8-10 June Golden Valley 15/16 June FAB 13/14 July Prestbury Park 31 Aug/1 Sept Last chance heat and Finals 31 Aug Agility Club Qualifiers 1. The competition will be run under the relevant Kennel Club Regulations in force at that time. All handlers will be deemed to have agreed to abide by these rules and regulations. 2. Each heat is open to all Grade 1-2 dogs of the correct size for each heat, each heat will offer awards for the heights on offer as follows; rosettes 1st 10th in Large height, trophies to 1 st and 2nd and rosettes 1st 5th in Medium and Small heights, trophy to 1 st. Where the LHO is offered then Large, Medium and Small dogs will have combined awards. Large can offer separate LHO awards.* 3. ONLY dogs handled by an Agility Club member at the time of competing (date of joining/renewal must be prior to the first day of the show) may qualify for the final. In order to compete in the final you must also be a current member of The Agility Club on the day of the final. 4. The competition will normally consist of between ten and fifteen heats. The two highestplaced Agility Club members in each heat will go through to the final, providing they have achieved an awarded place as detailed in paragraph Both handler and dog may only qualify once for each height final. Each handler and dog pairing may only qualify once for the final. In the event of the highest placed dog(s) having qualified previously, the next highest placed dog(s) will qualify.** 6. Finalists should normally competee at the height at which they qualified however if a heat takes place at a show with no LHO, they can choose to compete at the final at LHO. Should a handler qualify at LHO and wish to compete at FHO in the final this would be permitted. (Dogs will NOT be allowed to compete at LHO if qualified at FH in a heat offering both height options) *If separate LHO awards are given in Large, the highest placed Club member from each height will go through to the Final.* ** The show secretary must be informed if a handler or dog that has already qualified for the same height Final is placed in a subsequent Heat. Anysize Special Classes 1) Open to all dogs not entered in any other classes at the show. 2) Jumps heights for all dogs will be set at 25cm or 35cm, the height the dog jumps is at the handler s discretion. All heights of dogs will compete against each other over the same course at the dog s chosen jump height. 3) There will be no awards, but clear round rosettes will be available for collection at the ring. The course will be a simple and flowing course consisting of hurdles and pipe tunnels only, and will not contain a tyre or weaves. SAM s Special Steeplechase Class (not qualifier) 1. There will be two classes at each show hosting a special class. One for dogs measured into small, and one for dogs measured into medium, with separate awards for each class. 2. This class is ONLY open to dogs measured into the small and medium height category (Kennel Club) who are entered in Lower Height option (LHO) at the show. It is not open to dogs who measure large, anysize/veteran dogs or dogs running at full height. This will be a combined class open to all grades. 3. The course will consist of jumps and tunnels, in a steeplechase style aimed at grades 1 to There will be no weaves, spread jump,, wishing well or contact equipment in the course. A wall or long jump can be included in the course at the judge s discretion, but must be set at the correct height or the minimum spread, depending on what is appropriate. 5. The jumps will be 250mm for small dogs and 350mm for medium dogs. 6. Standard KC rules and marking apply.. 8

9 7. Handlers may enter more than one dog, but individual dogs can only be entered once, with one handler. If a handler has more than one dog entered, the dogs must be run in their confirmed running order. 8. Rosettes will be placed to 3 rd, no matter the entry. 9. All competitors entering the class willl be deemed to have agreed to abide by the rules of the Kennel Club and the specific rules governing this class. Without our Sponsors this qualifier would not be possible. This special class is kindly sponsored by Zena Lee Combined G1-3 Steeplechase Sponsored by Natural Instinct 1. The course will consist of jumps and tunnels, in a steeplechase style aimed at grades 1 to The class will be open to Full height and lower height dogs. Separate award will be available for each height option according to the standard rules for the show. 3. There will be no weaves, spread jump,, wishing well or contact equipment in the course. A tyre or long jump can be included in the course at the judge s discretion, but must be set at the correct height or the minimum spread, depending on what is appropriate. 4. Standard KC rules and marking apply.. YKC Pairs Crufts, 2020 Qualifier The competition is open to YKC members only, aged between 6 and 24 years. There are nine classes divided by age of member and size of dog as listed below: Years with Large/Medium/Small dogs Years with Large/Medium/Small dogs Years with Large/Medium/Small dogs YKC Agility Dog of the Year, Crufts 2020 Qualifier When entering a pair, you should use the age of the oldest member to determine which category to use. At each qualifier, a handler may only enter 1 age category per dog height, if the handler wishes to enter the same height pairs competition with multiple pairs, all subsequent entries must be for the same age range. e.g. Jim is 9 and has a large dog, he partners with Bob who is 12 also with a large dog. They will enter the Large YKC Pairs competition. If Jim wants to enter any more large dog pairings at this qualifier, he must do so with someone who is in the age range (which can be Bob again providing they are both using different large dogs). Pairs must use the same size dog for both members. Once a qualifier has been entered, members may not switch dogs or handlers. The pair who are placed first in each category will qualify for Crufts (9 qualification spots per qualifier) As soon as a handler has qualified for a height for this competition at Crufts 2020, they may not be entered into any further qualifying heats at that height. BOTH 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. There are a lot of rules not mentioned in this schedule. You MUST read the most current full version of the YKC pair s rules for the covering period before entering. Please visit: competitions/agility/ The competition is open to 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: Years with Large/Medium/ /Small dogs Years with Large/Medium/ /Small dogs Please enter the class age category you willl be on the day of the qualifier. The YKC method for Crufts qualification is a points based system as follows: 1 st Place = 30 points / 2 nd Place = 15 points / 3 rd Place = 10 points 9

10 If a member and dog combination accumulate 30 points or more, they will qualify for Crufts. Members may qualify a maximum of 2 dogs for this competition. As soon as a dog has qualified for this competition at Crufts 2020, it may not be entered into any further qualifying heats. THIS COMPETITION IS NO LONGER TIED TO THE EOJ TEAM GB COMPETITION 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. These schedule rules must be read in conjunction with the most up to date YKC agility rules covering the qualifying period. These can be found here: YKC Under 18 Years Jumping, Crufts 2020 Qualifier The competition is open to all YKC members only, aged 6 years and up to, but not including 18 th birthday handling any Kennel Club registered dog. There are six classes divided by age of member and size of dog as listed below: Years with Large/Medium/Small dogs Years with Large/Medium/Small dogs Please enter the class age category you will be on the day of the qualifier. The YKC method for Crufts qualification is a points based system as follows: 1 st Place = 30 points / 2 nd Place = 15 points / 3 rd Place = 10 points If a member and dog combination accumulate 30 points or more, they will qualify for Crufts. Members may qualify a maximum of 2 dogs for this competition. As soon as a dog has qualified for this competition at Crufts 2020, it may not be entered into any further qualifying heats. 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. These schedule rules must be read in conjunction with the most up to date YKC agility rules covering the qualifying period. These can be found here: We would like to thank all the trade and refreshment stands who attend our show please support them. As we go to press, we expect the following: First Contact agility equipment Sean Cameron Photography K9 Shop P&B Caravan Services Eden Pet Foods Doggy Needs Pet-ography portrait photography Flexitags (Saturday) D&D Trading (Regatta Clothing) DK9 Tail Ends Touchandgo Catering: Smiffy s, Cafe2U, Lovington s Ice Cream Additional Information Directions: The Showground is next to the M4 junction 13 where it crosses the A34 just north of Newbury. Follow signs for Chieveley, then follow signs to Hermitage from the roundabout until you pick up the Newbury Showground signs. The entrance will be well sign-posted. The postcode for the Showground is: RG18 9QZ. Camping: Will be available on Friday night (admission without prior agreement from 2pm to 9pm) and Saturday night, cost as detailed on page 1. If you have no alternative but to arrive after 9pm, please phone to gain access to the show ground. Shower facilities are available. Sorry neither open fires nor BBQs are allowed on site. If you are leaving the site before the end of the show, please drive round the outside of the showground. Do NOT drive through the site near the rings during the show. Please adhere to the following safety rules: Keep everything within your pitches (which are 10m x 8m), and don t obstruct the gangways. All units must carry a fire extinguisher and/or have a bucket of water at the front of their units at all times. On Sunday the site must be cleared by 6pm when the gates will be locked. 10

11 All camping to be allocated. Please ensure you request a matching Camping group with your friends. Any location requests will be considered e.g. near exercise area. Camping limited to 250 places. Any camping queries or changes please Jill Lowe wdtcshow@gmail.com Site plans will be created by Woodhall Mapping Solutions and provided with running orders. Refreshments: Hot and cold refreshments will be available on Saturday and Sunday, provided by Smiffy s Catering, Cafe2U and Lovington s ice cream. Rubbish: Please ensure you clear up after your dogs and deposit the bags in the bins provided. Suppliers: First Contact is providing the agility equipment (rubber-coated), tannoy, walkie talkies etc, and the timing equipment. All show processing will be carried out by Longhedge Show Processing. Our trophies are from Southdown Engraving and Trophies and our rosettes are from Norton Rosettes. Vets: In the unfortunate circumstance that you should need a vet, please report to the secretary s tent where you can collect a map. The veterinary surgeons on call are Donnington Grove Veterinary Surgery, Newbury, RG14 2JB, Tel: First Aid Cover: We have 2 First Aiders on standby for minor injuries, and maps to the local Accident and Emergency hospital for others. Please report initially to the secretary s tent or your ring manager. Measuring: ALL dogs who are not obviously large need to be measured by two KC approved measurers in accordance with KC Reg H(1)(B)4 before competing at a Kennel Club show. Before measuring, each dog will need an Agility Record Book (from the Kennel Club), which, unless the dog has been micro-chipped (legal requirement) or ear tattooed, must have affixed a photograph of the dog which clearly identifies it. We are hoping to arrange measuring sessions over the weekend. Anyone not entered in the show who would like a dog measured needs to be pre-registered and should wallingforddogtraining@gmail.com. Anyone at the show will be able to book their dogs in for measuring at the secretary s tent at the start of each day please listen for the announcements. We are hoping to have record books for sale if you can t get one before the show. Help: as with all shows, we are not able to run the show without considerable help from a lot of people. Not helped at a show before? Jill Lowe on wdtcshow@gmail.com and we will buddy you up with an experienced person to learn the ropes. Even an hour is a great help to us! Everyone working on a ring will be provided with refreshments throughout the day. If you help all day you will get lunch our friendly ring managers will make sure you have plenty of time to walk and run your courses. If you can provide a full ring party including Ring Manager and Scrime, we will pay you 100 (lunches not provided) You will be allocated parking and/or camping pitches together near the rings. You don t have to belong to the same club. Get a group of friends together and share your earnings. Please wdtcshow@gmail.com. Wallingford members please don t mark that you re helping we ll be organising you separately! Remember: Please keep your dog on a lead around the rings, camping and parking areas. We don t say no toys in the exercise area but please be sensible; only throw toys when no other dogs are nearby. You MUST drive very slowly (not more than 5 mph this is walking pace) at all times on the showground. Good venues are hard to find and keep you MUST pick up after your dog. Cancellation: In the unfortunate event of cancellation of the show within 7 days of the show date, notification will be sent to the relevant web sites and entrants will be informed via First Place Processing. It is the competitor's responsibility to check with the Web sites, if continuation of the show is in doubt. If the show is cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances, Wallingford Dog Training Club will refund fees, less reasonably incurred expenses, on receipt of a stamped, addressed envelope sent within 1 month of the show date. Thank you! Members of Wallingford Dog Training Club extend their warmest thanks to: All our friends from other clubs who help before, during and after the show The judges who kindly give up their time to provide the courses. Our measurers who play such an important role in agility these days. 11

12 Our sponsors: YKC, First Place Processing, PB Caravans, Dog Vegas, Low 550 Jumping Cup, SAM s LOW, Agility Club, Natural Instinct, OVL Group Ltd. for assisting with site vehicle. Our trade stands, refreshment providers and suppliers. Wendy Botto and Chris Jones (Pet-ography) for providing judge s presents. Jonathan Hallam of Woodhall Mapping Solutions for site maps. And last but not least all our club members for their time, effort and help before, during and after the show. Dogs left in vehicles in hot weather 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. Welfare of dogs: Anyone 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 put a dog s health and welfare at risk by any action, default, omission or otherwise. Breach of Kennel Club Regulations in this respect may be referred to the General Committee for disciplinary action under Kennel Club Rules and Regulations. Rules and Regulations 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 (ATC) 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: 3.40 individual (WDTC members - 2). YKC pairs 6.80 (members - 4). 4. No prize money will be awarded at this show. 5. Postal entries are accepted (see address on front page of schedule), or entries may be made online via (FPP). When entering by post, separate entry forms must be completed by each competitor and must be signed by the competitor or his authorised agent in accordance with provisions specified thereon. Entry forms must be accompanied with the appropriate fees. Entries may be made online at 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 free of charge. 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 competitions is forbidden. 12. No person shall carry out punitive correction or harsh handling of a dog at any time within the boundaries of the Show. 13. Dogs must not wear any type of slip, half-slip collar or lead when under test. A single 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 ie. not attached by a ring. 14. Should a judge be unable to fulfil the appointment to judge the Committee reserves the right to appoint another judge. 15. No competitor shall impugn the decision of the judge or judges. 16. Sponsorship: Sponsor Class Number Class Name Dog Vegas & PB Caravans 7 Combined G1-5 Jumping LHO Agility Club 9, 21, 31 Agility Club Starters Agility Challenge Young Kennel Club 35, 36 YKC Jumping Young Kennel Club 37, 38 YKC Agility Dog of the Year Young Kennel Club 39 YKC Pairs Low , 48 LOW 550 National Jumping Cup Qualifier Natural Instinct 49 Large Combined G1-3 Steeplchase Dog Vegas and First Place Processing 50 Combined G1-3 Agility FH SAM s 61,72 SAM s LOW Steeplechase Cup 17. Rules for YKC qualifier classes are listed on pages 9-10 of this schedule. 18. Kennel Club standard marking regulations apply for all standard classes. 19. Jump heights are specified on page 4 of this schedule. 20. Height limits for dogs are specified on page 4 of this schedule. 21. 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 may 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. 22. 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 bitch which is in season. Suffering from any infectious diseases or contagious disease. Interfering with the safety or chance of winning of an opponent. Of such temperament or is so much out of control as to be a danger to the safety of any person or other animal. 12

13 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. 23. 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. 24. In estimating the number of awards won, all wins up to and including 25 days before the start of the competition, i.e. Tuesday 2 nd April 2019, 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 competitor s responsibility to notify the show secretary at least 14 days before the date of the show (Saturday 13 th April 2019). The dog will then be moved into the appropriate class(es) for the next grade. The dog must be moved into the corresponding number of classes as were entered at the lower grade. If there are fewer or no classes available for the next grade the competitor will 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 will be reported to the Kennel Club. 26. In the event that the show is cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances, the society 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 signed by the owner or his authorised agent in accordance with provisions specified thereon. Entry forms must be accompanied by the appropriate fees. 30. Free Passes not applicable. 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 A 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 General Committee. 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 General Committee 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. Young Handlers: Children under the age of 11 are the responsibility of and must be accompanied at all times by a parent or guardian 38. The show organisers or their authorised agents may make results from this show publicly available and share results with third parties for the same purpose 39. Returned cheques will incur an extra 10 charge. Cheques will be banked after the closing date. No refunds will be offered after the closing date. For online entries received via First Place Processing:- A) Any entries that have been submitted and paid for will incur a 1 refund transaction charge if requested before the closing date of the show. Funds will be transferred directly back to the account that they were paid. Refunds will be done and leave the processing account with within 10 working days. (Note: this may take longer to transfer to your account, depending on the individual bank). B) No refunds given after the closing date of the show. 13