FRIDAY, SATURDAY, & SUNDAY APRIL 22 nd, 23 rd, & 24 th, 2016 Standard, JWW,T2B & FAST

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1 Jill C Roberts Howling Hounds Trial Services PO Box Vero Beach, FL ENTRIES OPEN: Monday, Feb 1st, 2016 at 8AM ENTRIES CLOSE: Wednesday, April 6th, 2016 at 6PM Entry Method: First Received At the home of the Trial Secretary, or when entry limits are reached, after which time entries cannot be accepted, canceled or substituted except as provided for in Chapter 11, Section 6 of the Dog Show rules PREMIUM LIST AKC All Breed Agility Trials EVENT # , , This Event is Accepting Entries for Dogs Enrolled in the AKC Canine Partners Program MID FLORIDA GOLDEN RETRIEVER CLUB (LICENSED BY THE AMERICAN KENNEL CLUB) The Grand Oaks Resort 3000 Marion County Rd, Lady Lake, FL Preferred entrance: 3525 Griffin Ave, Lady Lake, FL FRIDAY, SATURDAY, & SUNDAY APRIL 22 nd, 23 rd, & 24 th, 2016 Standard, JWW,T2B & FAST Judges: Bob Jeffers & Lisa Rieves Entry Limited to 660 runs each day SHOW HOURS: 6:00 am - 8:00 pm UNDER COVER/PACKED DIRT 2 RINGS OF 100 X 100 JUDGING WILL COMMENCE AT 8 AM ALL 3 DAYS RUBBERIZED CONTACTS WILL BE USED This club does not agree to arbitrate claims as set forth on the Official AKC entry form for this event Trials Licensed by the American Kennel Club CERTIFICATION 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, Sec

2 MFGRC OFFICERS President: Ted Misilo Vice President Ann Rowe Treasurer Dee Thibodeaux Secretary Michele Throm 235 Lake Ellen Dr Casselberry, FL TRIAL COMMITTEE Dee Thibodeaux, John Thibodeaux, Camille Doehring, Jackie Hardin, Vickie Maloney Trial Chairperson John Blair 420 Green Turtle Cove Satellite Beach, FL Bob Jeffers Eastbrook Dr Odessa, FL Judges Trial Secretary Jill C Roberts PO Box Vero Beach, FL superbasset@gmailcom Lisa Rieves Rolling Meadow Ln Land O Lakes, FL Schedule Friday Saturday Sunday Bob Lisa Lisa Bob Bob Lisa T2B FAST- Exc FAST- Open/Nov This schedule is tentative and subject to change, check your final confirmations for the final schedule Fri & Sun: Small dogs to large Sat: Large dogs to small Setup time on Thursday is 1pm Please do not arrive ringside before that time Volunteer Workers Form We need your help, please include with your entry! $2 vouchers and a raffle ticket will be provided to all those working at least one session Mid Florida Golden Retriever Club - April 22 nd, 23 rd, & 24 th, 2016 Thursday (Set-Up) Friday Saturday Sunday ALL DAYS I am not showing any dogs and I am available to work Scribe I can help and prefer the following jobs: Timer Gate Steward Ring Crew Chute Score Runner Leash Runner Course Bldr Other, please specify NAME: PHONE: Thank you!!!! YOUR DOG AND CLASS INFORMATION WILL BE PICKED UP FROM THE COMPUTER PROGRAM THERE IS NO NEED TO LIST YOUR CLASSES AND HEIGHTS YOU ARE RUNNING IN THANK YOU!!! Entry fees: $24 first entry & $12 for each additional entry per dog per day (includes AKC recording fees)

3 NOTICE TO EXHIBITORS ENTRIES: Telegraph, telephone and fax entries cannot be accepted Entries not on Official AKC Entry Forms without the Agreement and Rules on the reverse side of the form are not acceptable Unsigned Entry Forms cannot be accepted Entry Forms MUST be filled out completely Incomplete entries do not constitute a valid entry Owners are responsible for errors made on their completed entry forms No entry fee will be refunded in the event of such errors, or cancellation of entries, after published closing date No entry shall be accepted which specifies any condition as to its acceptance Express mail entries must include signature permitting them to be left at the secretary s address without recipient s signature Maximum of 10 dogs per envelope for mailed entries No hand deliveries within the first 24 hours of the trial opening PLEASE PRINT OR TYPE CLEARLY! ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF ENTRIES will be mailed as soon as practicable after trial closes, and will include confirmation notices and judging schedule Entry Confirmations will no longer be sent out regular mail They will be sent via only, unless otherwise requested by the exhibitor One confirmation will be sent when the entry is originally received, and a second confirmation will be sent after the trial closes ENTRY FORMS: Please double check that your entry form is COMPLETELY filled in, marked, and signed Please do NOT staple or tape any attachments to your entry forms Please print entries LANDSCAPE MOVE-UPS: Dogs may be moved up at the request of the owner as a result of qualifying for an agility title; provided that the request is made to the Trial Secretary in writing ( is acceptable) All move-ups for the weekend must be received by the trial secretary no later than 6pm on the Monday before the trial Move-ups for Sat/Sun must be submitted by the close of the trial on Fri/Sat ENTRY FEES SHALL NOT BE REFUNDED in the event that a dog is absent, disqualified, excused by Veterinarian or Judge, or barred from competition by action of Trial Committee No entry fee will be refunded if the trial cannot open or be completed by reason of 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 Returned checks do not constitute a valid entry fee A charge of $2500 will be made for each returned check Checks should be made payable to MFGRC Entry fee: $2500 first class each dog each day and $1500 additional class, same dog, same day (includes AKC recording fees) BITCHES IN SEASON are not eligible to participate There will be a refund of entries due to bitches which come in season after trial has closed, provided that the owner gives notice in writing to the trial secretary before start of the trial Subject to a $1000 fee per trial day THE SAFETY OF DOGS is our primary concern By entering these trials, exhibitors acknowledge that they are familiar with the rules and regulations of this sport, and that their dogs are familiar with and able to perform all obstacles safely Exhibitors should follow their veterinarians recommendation to assure their dogs are free of internal and external parasites, any communicable diseases, and have appropriate vaccinations ALL DOGS MUST BE ON LEASH AT ALL TIMES EXCEPT WHEN IN THE RING OR IN THE DESIGNATED WARM-UP AREA Exhibitors 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 show site In such cases, no refund of any fees will be made All dogs present must be held on leash or confined to their crates at all times except when in the ring or when in the designated agility warm-up area All exhibitors must pick up dog waste everywhere on the show grounds The site will be monitored and offenders will be asked to leave In such cases, no refunds will be made 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 If handlers have a ring conflict and so inform the gate steward, every effort will be made to accommodate you THE MID-FLORIDA GOLDEN RETRIEVER CLUB, its trial committee and its agents, etc, assume no responsibility for any loss, damage or injury sustained by exhibitors, handlers or to any of their dogs or property and further assumes no responsibility for injury to children OBSTACLES: Obstacles will conform to the requirements in the current edition of the AKC Regulations for Agility Trials Ring size is a minimum of 100 X 100 ELECTRONIC TIMERS will be used for all classes Weave poles will use 24 inch spacing Ring gates will be comprised of 24 inch tall - high visibility netting ALL DOGS 15 MONTHS OF AGE OR OLDER that are registered with the AKC, or that have a Limited Registration, ILP or PAL, are eligible to enter this trial DOGS UNDER 4 MONTHS OF AGE ARE PROHIBITED AT AKC AGILITY TRIALS HEIGHT DIVISIONS: Exhibitors are responsible for entering the proper height divisions In the Regular classes, dogs may be entered at the jump height for which their measurement qualifies them or a higher jump height, if the exhibitor chooses In the Preferred classes, however, dogs must run in the jump height for which their actual measurement qualifies them REGULAR PREFERRED Dogs 11 inches and under at the withers 8 inches 4 inches Dogs 14 inches and under at the withers 12 inches 8 inches Dogs 18 inches and under at the withers 16 inches 12 inches Dogs 22 inches and under at the withers 20 inches 16 inches Dogs over 22 inches 24 inches 20 inches Optional (may be entered at owner discretion) 26 inches NOT OFFERED OFFERED ALL DAYS: Novice A & B, Open, and Excellent A & B Standard and JWW classes in Regular Novice, Open, and Excellent A & B Standard and JWW classes in Preferred ON SAT: Novice A & B, Open, and Excellent A & B FAST classes in Regular Novice, Open, and Excellent A& B FAST classes in Preferred ON FRI: T2B regular and preferred classes RIBBONS & PRIZES: Ribbons will be awarded for First through Fourth place qualifying dogs in all height divisions Qualifying Ribbons will be award to all dogs receiving a qualifying score New Title Rosettes will be awarded to all dog and handler teams finishing a title A MACH rosette and decorated MACH bar will be awarded to all dog and handler teams that attain their MACH

4 Dr Merritt- Animal Clinic of Lady Lake 414 Teague Trail Lady Lake, FL VETERINARIAN (On call) HOTELS ALLOWING DOGS After Hours/Emergency Vet Buffalo Ridge Animal Hospital 748 Village Campus Circle The Villages, FL These hotels have graciously agreed to accept our well-mannered dogs A pet deposit may be required Contact the hotels directly about pet policy and deposit fees questions Townplace Suites Alonzo Ave, The Villages, FL 32159; Comfort Suites Avenida Central, The Villages, FL 32159; Microtel Inn & Suites- 850 S US Hwy 27/441, Lade Lake, FL 32159; RV FACILITIES Reservations can be made through Lori Mount at The Grand Oaks: x 231 There are 45 spaces available $55/night full 50 amp, sewer, and water No overnight parking other than RVs and cars with RVs will be allowed at the trial site VENDORS Vendor/Sponsor sites are available for 3 day weekend upon pre-approval by the Resort Please contact the Grand Oaks Resort for vendor space information at ADDITIONAL SITE INFORMATION Crating Space: There is plenty of crating space under cover in the arena and unlimited space on the grass around the arena Crates and tents may be left over night, however, MFGRC and the Grand Oaks Resort will not be responsible for any lost or damaged items left at the show site Exhibitors are responsible for cleaning up after their dog(s) Any exhibitor failing to do so may be excused without the benefit of a 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 Food The Resort is the exclusive provider of all food and/or alcohol and beverages at the Resort Lunches can be purchased at The Bistro located on site at the Grand Oaks Resort Hours: Friday & Saturday 9:00 am to 9:00 pm, Sunday 9:00 am to 4:00 pm DIRECTIONS TO THE TRIAL via GRIFFIN AVENUE: The Grand Oaks Resort The preferred entrance for all vehicles is 3525 Griffin Ave, Lady Lake, FL RV Guests must use the Griffin Ave entrance From the North on I-75: Exit 341, East on 484 to 27/441 Make a right onto 27/441 South and travel to CR 42 East Travel to Weirsdale and turn right onto CR 25 South Travel 22 miles and turn left onto Griffin Ave Travel 1 miles and turn left into The Grand Oaks From the South on I-75: Exit 329, East on Route 44 to Wildwood and turn left onto Route 229 Travel North Turn right onto East County Rd 466 Turn left onto Rolling Access Rd for 15 miles, then turn right onto Griffin Ave for 215 miles Travel 1 miles and turn left into the Grand Oaks From the North on I-95: Exit 88, West on 40, left on 19 South, right onto Route 42 West in Weirsdale Turn Left onto CR 25 South Travel 2 miles and turn Left onto Griffin Ave Travel 1 miles and turn left into The Grand Oaks From the South on I-95: Exit 84 and drive West on Route 44, turn right onto Route 42 after crossing the Saint Johns River Travel West on Route 42 to Weirsdale, turn left onto CR 25 South Travel 2 miles and turn Left onto Griffin Ave Travel 1 miles and turn left into The Grand Oaks

5 OFFICIAL AMERICAN KENNEL CLUB AGILITY ENTRY FORM Mid-Florida Golden Retriever Club Opens: Mon Feb 1 st, 2016 Closes: Wednesday April 6 th, 2016 Friday, April 22 nd STD JWW T2B Saturday, April 23 rd STD JWW FAST Sunday, April 24 th STD JWW Daily Entry Fee: 1st run $24; $12 each additional run (includes AKC recording fees) Make checks payable to: MFGRC; Mail to: Jill Roberts, MFGRC Trial Secretary, PO Box , Vero Beach, FL Express mail entries must include signature waiver IMPORTANT: Carefully read instructions before filling out! ENTRY FEE ENCLOSED Choose Either Regular OR Preferred Classes Circle one jump height, and circle 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 PREFERRED Classes STD NovP OpenP ExcP MasterP JWW NovP OpenP ExcP FAST NovP OpenP ExcP T2B T2BP MasterP MasterP Non-Regular Classes International Sweepstakes STD JWW Select: This Dog Needs To Be Measured Yes No 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 DAM ACTUAL OWNERS OWNERS ADDRESS NEW ADDRESS CITY, STATE ZIP + 4 HANDLER HANDLER # if applicable Enter Complete Registration # below DATE OF BIRTH PLACE OF BIRTH (LIST COUNTRY) ENTER JR Exhibitor or owner MUST sign on the signature line beneath the instructions AKC Rules, Regulations, Policies and Guidelines are available on the American Kennel Club Web site wwwakcorg 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 a ny 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 Am erican 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 SIGNHERE X Telephone Number: Address: Emai In Case of Emergency - Name: Phone #: AEAGL2 (09/12) New