The Agility Association of Canada and the Red Barn Event Centre. Proudly Host: AAC Western Ontario Twin Regional Championships

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1 The Agility Association of Canada and the Red Barn Event Centre Proudly Host: AAC Western Ontario Twin Regional Championships June 2nd June 5 th, 2016 in Barrie Entries close Friday, April 8 th, Incomplete entries (including NSF cheques) will be considered invalid. No postdated cheques will be accepted and no refunds will be issued after the closing date. Our Esteemed Judges: Gary White (ON) Trish Levesque (NB) Roger-Pierre Côté (PQ) 2016 Regional website:

2 All times listed below are tentative. Please check event website for most current schedule. Tentative Schedule of Events Wednesday, June 1 st 5:00 pm 8:00 pm Vendors and RV Set up 5:00 Thursday, pm June 8:00 pm 2 nd 7:00 am 10:00 am Vendor and RV set up 5:00 10:00 pm am 8:00 pm Competitor Shade Tent Set up 12:00 pm 5:00 pm Pre-Registered Warm Up Runs 11:30 am 7:00 pm Competitor and Volunteer Registration and Dog Measurement Friday, June 3 rd 6:30 am 7:30 am Late Competitor Registration & Dog Measurement 7:30 am General Briefing 7:45 am Judges Briefing Steeplechase 1 & 2 and Gamble 1 in Gamble ring 8:15 am First Rotation walk throughs in all rings 8:45 am First Dog on the Line in all rings 6:00 pm (Approximately) Building for Saturday Regional Event Saturday, June 4 th 7:00 am General Briefing 7:15 am Judges Briefing for Jumper 1, Standard 1, Gamble2 7:45 am First Rotation Walk throughs in all rings 8:15 am First Dog on the Line in all rings 6:00 pm (Approximately) Building for Sunday Regional Event Sunday, June 5 th 7:00 am General Briefing 7:15 am Judges Briefing for Jumper 2, Standard 2, 7:45 am First Rotation Walk throughs in all rings 8:15 am First Dog on the Line in all rings Steeplechase finale build after completion of Jumpers 2 Steeplechase Finale Walk Through after Regional events completed Steeplechase will run and each height level will be awarded as finished Awards Ceremony for aggregate placement No Competitor Shade Tents can be set up prior to Thursday at 10:00 am All times are approximate until all entries have been processed after the closing date. Schedule will be revised after closing date to reflect actual numbers Ontario West Twin Regionals will be held outdoors at: The Red Barn Event Centre 8464 County Rd 27 Barrie, Ontario L4M 4S7

3 Reminder to Competitors Dogs must remain on leash and under control at all times when not competing or warming up, except in specific off-leash areas at the trial site that will be marked. If you are running multiple dogs you will be in one group with all your dogs for both the regional event and Steeplechase events. Breakaway tires and rubberized contacts will be used in all rings All obstacles conform to current AAC specifications. Electronic timing will be used for all events. All rings are 100 by 100 Large area designated for personal shade tenting will be assigned and pre-booked. A large day tenting area by Rings 2 & 3 will be provided. Jumps will be available in designated area for the purpose of warm ups only. Dogs must be exercised in designated areas only. You must pick up after your dogs on the show grounds, at your hotel and everywhere while in the area for your Championships. Anyone found not picking up will be excused from the trial site with no refund. Competitors shall have the right to videotape portions of this event for their personal use only. No portion of this event may be taped for commercial purposes without the permission of AAC. Through entry to this event each competitor grants to the AAC and its representatives and/or agents all rights and permission to use or appropriate his/her and his/her dog's name, biography, likeness, photograph, voice, performing persona, or other indicia of identity for broadcast, telecast, cablecast transmission or distribution in any format or media now known or hereafter to become known. All competitors hereby release AAC and its representatives and/or agents from any claim or cause of action for invasion of the rights of privacy, right of publicity, right of personality or any similar right. No bitches in season will be permitted on site. In the event that there is a complaint of suspicion of a bitch in season on site, all intact females may be checked by a veterinarian. A filing fee for complaints may be assessed. Competitors that enter the 2016 Ontario Regionals facility knowing their bitch is in season, will have the bitch excluded from the Ontario Regionals with no reimbursement of funds. If a competitor voluntarily withdraws their bitch prior to entering the event site, they will be reimbursed a full refund of entry fees with a vet certificate. There shall be no refunds for entries withdrawn after the closing date or, in the event the dog is absent on the day of the event or any portion of the event, cancellation of the event due to inclement weather, or if the dog and/or handler are dismissed from competition, regardless of the reason for such dismissal. Refunds will only be provided for bitches in season or injured dogs, provided notification is received by the trial secretary prior to the first day of the Ontario Regional Championships. Full refunds will be issued by the organizers for dogs pulled prior to the closing date. An administration fee of $10.00 will be withheld from entries needing to be refunded after the closing date. A veterinarian s (DVM) certificate is required for this refund to be given. Any handler who is found to abuse a dog will be disqualified and asked to leave the trial site immediately and have a report sent to the AAC disciplinary board. Confirmation of Entries Received will be posted to the appropriate regional website as posted on the cover page. Each competitor is responsible for confirming with the Trial Secretary the correct class, jump height, and any additional information. If you require confirmation of delivery of your entry, send it via Express Post or courier with delivery confirmation with no signature required by the Trial Secretary. There will be a $35.00 service charge for returned cheques. Overpayments of $10.00 or less will not be refunded. ANY dog that falls under the BSL legislation may ONLY COMPETE at the Harrowsmith location. Friday Steeplechase events are a sanctioned trial and you do not have to enter the regional event to compete in the Sanctioned Steeplechase events Fun Runs - Two rings will be set up as fun runs. One will be for Special/Vets and one for Regular height dogs. You will have 2 minutes to do whatever you want in these rings. There will be no course set up and these will not be judged. Only pre-entered dogs will be able to use these rings. You may enter more than one round with your dog. Where can I play? There is a postal code break down which is posted in the Facebook Ontario Regional Page. if you are unsure where to apply. US competitors must also apply to the region they are assigned by the AAC. AAC state to province breakout criteria apply.

4 STEEPLECHASE CHALLENGE In addition to the Regionals events, we are offering a Steeplechase Challenge that will consist of two sanctioned Steeplechase rounds that will be run on Friday, June 3 rd. The rounds are open to all AAC registered dogs, eligible for sanctioned runs whether they are entered in Regionals or not. The winners of each height class in Round 1 and Round 2 will automatically advance to the Finale on Sunday. Scores from Rounds 1 and 2 will be combined to determine who will advance to the Finale in each height division. The Top 20% in each height class (min. of 3 dogs), will be entered in the unsanctioned Finale on Sunday afternoon before the final Regionals Awards Ceremony. Some height classes may be combined depending on entry. Prize money and ribbons will be awarded for 1 st, 2 nd and 3 rd Placements.

5 Overnight RV/Motorhome Parking VERY LIMITED sites available (approximately 15 total between serviced and un-serviced). 30 amp service on Red Barn parking lot, cost is $140 plus HST for the weekend (Thursday to Monday morning). Un-serviced sites on neighbour's field, cost is $85 plus HST for the weekend (Thursday to Monday morning). RV or motorhome must be brought in Thursday and leave either Sunday evening once it is safe to do so, or Monday morning. The washroom trailer, portable toilets and onsite shower will be open for campers all weekend. There will also be a fenced in off leash area. Anyone using this area must be respectful of other users and ensure that they pick up after their dogs and do NOT leave them unsupervised. We request that NO dogs be exercised off leash anywhere on the property except in this off leash area. Thank you. Overnight parking request must be submitted with payment in full between January 1st and April 1st, 2016 (no late applications will be accepted). All applicants will be notified if they do or do not have a spot by April 8th, and cheques will be cashed only once spot is confirmed. Please make alternate arrangements at another campground asap just in case you don't get a spot. We also have two (2) onsite RV s that are available. One sleeps 2 people (cost $50/night plus HST) and the other is set up for 3 to 4 people (cost $75/night plus HST). Fans, small fridge and outdoor chairs supplied. There is no air conditioning. Please bring your own bedding and towels. Please contact below for more information. form to: hardrockdals@bell.net for RV rental. Name: Phone (day): Arrival time request: Evening: RV length: Departure (please circle): Sunday night or Monday morning Mail completed form to: Red Barn Event Centre 8464 County Rd. 27 Barrie, Ontario L4M 4S7 Do not send to Trial Secretary

6 Shade Tent Request Please submit this form if you would like space for a shade tent. Please note, shade tent sites are PRE- ASSIGNED. Only those that request space by May 15 th will be guaranteed a shade tent site. Only 10 x 10 or smaller tents will be allowed. As we will be allowing crating in the Red Barn as well as day crating under communal tents, we reserve the right to limit shade tent space. We will do our best to accommodate requests, however we cannot guarantee that all requests will be met. If you have a request to tent by another competitor please submit just ONE form with your request. The following person/people request shade tent space: Name: Tent size: I plan to set up (please circle). Thursday Friday I/we would like to have shade tent space (please rate 1 st and 2 nd choice). I have a special need and would like to crate in special needs are by rings 2 & 3 on the Red Barn property (proof of special need may be requested). NO car space is provided here. We will be able to help bring in your shade tent and supplies on Thursday only. Overlooking back rings (2 & 3) on neighbouring property. NO car space is provided here, you will be required to park in a parking area on neighbouring property. On south fence line of Red Barn parking lot. A car space is also provided here. We ask that barking be kept to a minimum on these sites. Along the south fence at Red Barn laneway by ring 1. A car space is also provided here. Mail completed form to: Red Barn Event Centre 8464 County Rd. 27 Barrie, Ontario L4M 4S7 Do not send to Trial Secretary

7 HELP WANTED! Without the help from volunteers, we could not host these regionals trials. We cannot do it alone! We need your help to make our trial a success. PLEASE fill in the following volunteer form or sign up to work at the registration desk at the trials. Job Descriptions Gate Steward: Makes sure exhibitors are at the gate, in the correct order and ready to run Ring Steward & Ring Crew: Sets bars to correct positions prior to each jump height in a class. Re-sets dropped bars, straightens chute Leash Runner: Takes exhibitor s leash from start line and places it at finish Scribe: Marks faults on scribe sheet as they are called by the judge (must be available full day) Timer: Times the dogs runs using electronic timing (must be available full day) Scribe Assistant: Hands scribe correct scribe sheet, writes time on scribe sheet, and hands sheet to sheet runner (must be available full day) Course Builder: Assists the Chief Course Builder with putting obstacles in the correct position as indicated by the judge (at the end of each day only) forms to volunteer coordinator: Ellen Jackson back_forty@sympatico.ca Name: Phone (day): Evening: I would like to volunteer in the following positions (circle all that apply): gate steward, ring steward, ring crew, leash runner, scribe, timer, scribe assistant, course builder, registration, setup, tear down. I am available: (circle all that apply) Wednesday Saturday Thursday Sunday Friday Monday I train with the following group and would like this acknowledged. Morning Afternoon Evening

8 ACCOMMODATIONS: The following hotels will accept well-mannered dogs in crates. Please respect hotel property and ensure that you clean up after your dogs. It is becoming more difficult to find hotels that will accept dogs. (Dogs must be well behaved, if there are any complaints and you will be asked to leave and there will not be a refund.) Comfort Inn 75 Hart Dr (less than 10 minutes to Red Barn) Red Barn Rate - $79.99/night plus $10/night pet charge Direct access rooms with fridge & microwave. Full hot breakfast. Comfort Inn 210 Essa Road (less than 10 minutes to Red Barn) Red Barn Rate - $69.99/night Some rooms with fridge & microwave. Full hot breakfast. Travelodge 300 Bayfield St (less than 15 mins to Red Barn) Red Barn Event Special Rooms have fridge & microwave. Amenities include pool & hot tub. Sunnydale off leash park steps from hotel. Full hot breakfast. Close to many restaurants and shopping KOA Barrie 3138 Penetanguishene Rd KOA Toronto North 139 Reive Blvd, Cookstown RV spots at the Regionals trial site are limited. You may want to book a spot at the KOA, as well, in case you don t get a spot on site.

9 AAC 2016 ONTARIO TWIN REGIONALS OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM Please return entry form, signed Participant waiver, release, and the appropriate entry fees in Canadian funds mailed to: Entries must be postmarked by Friday, April 8 th, Incomplete entries (including NSF cheques) will be considered invalid. No post-dated cheques will be accepted and no refunds will be issued after the closing date. Handler s Information Handler s name: Owner if not handler: Address: City: Province/State: Postal/Zip Code: Telephone: Full name of spouse/significant other competing at this event: AAC Membership # for Handler: Dog s Information (please use a separate entry for each dog) Call name: Breed: Height at withers: Date of birth (mm/dd/yyyy): Dog s AAC #: Class entry (please circle one): Regular Specials Veterans DD Veteran Junior Handler For sanctioned events only JH AAC# Jump height for this event (please circle one): Entry Fees Regional Entry Fee - NON MEMBER $150 Regional Entry Fee for 1 st Dog (AAC Member) $135 Regional Entry Fee for each additional Dog by the same handler (AAC $125 Member) Warm Up Runs (may purchase more than one dog must be entered in Stp or Regionals) AAC Sanctioned Steeplechase 1st event (Ring 1) Judge: Trish Levesque Open to all AAC Registered Dogs AAC Sanctioned Steeplechase 2nd event (Ring 3) Roger-Pierre Côté Open to all AAC Registered Dogs $8 each Premium Event T-Shirt $38 Mens Sizing XS S M L XL 2X Color Choice: RED ROYAL BLUE PURPLE Black 3X Womens Sizing XS S M L XL 2X Storm Tech Jacket - - with one dog s name on sleeve 3X $ Color Choice RED/BLACK or BLACK/BLACK Dog s Name (Max. 12 Characters) ADDITIONAL DOG S NAMES: ($5.00 Each) AAC 2016 Ontario Regionals West Entries C/O Sharon Palmer 72 Moore Ave Everett, ON L0M 1J0 Payment made to: AAC 2016 Ontario West Regionals Please go to AAC West Reg. website for info on shirts and jackets $23 $23 Mens Sizing S M L XL 2X 3X Womens Sizing XS S M L XL 2X Dog s Name: Total Funds Enclosed $

10 AGILITY ASSOCIATION OF CANADA ( AAC ) PARTICIPATION WAIVER AND RELEASE Name: Dog 1 Name: (the Dog ) AAC Dog ID#: Dog 2 Name: (the Dog ) AAC Dog ID#: Dog 3 Name: (the Dog ) AAC Dog ID#: Dog 4 Name: (the Dog ) AAC Dog ID#: In consideration of the acceptance of this entry by AAC and The Red Barn Event Centre, (the Organizing Club ) and the opportunity to have the Dog participate, compete in and/or be judged at this event or trial (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 the Dog 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 to be sufficient. 3. I understand and acknowledge that participation in the Event carries certain risks, including, but not limited to injuries (including serous injuries and death) to myself, the Dog, another dog under my control or persons attending as my guests (my Related Parties ), damage to property and other losses. I waive any and all claims that I have or may have in the future against, and release from all liability and agree not to sue AAC, the Organizing Club or any of the 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 due to any cause whatsoever, including negligence, breach of contract, breach of duty, statutory or otherwise, or mistakes or 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 agree to indemnify and save harmless AAC, the Organizing Club and the Personnel from and against any and all claims that may be made against them or costs, fees, expenses or liability (including, without limitation, lawyers fees on a solicitor 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 by the Rules and to conduct myself and the Dog in accordance with the Rules. I understand that myself and/or the Dog may be subject to disciplinary procedures or sanctions for breach of the Rules and agree to respect and be bound by any 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 its activities generally, collect, use or disclose my personal information and that any personal information collected, used or disclosed by AAC and/or the Organizing Club will be treated in accordance with AAC policy and applicable privacy and personal information laws. I hereby consent to the collection, use and disclosure by AAC and/or the Organizing Club of my personal information. Media Release & Rights of Privacy Waiver I Hereby Grant to AAC and its affiliated companies, representatives, agents and assigns, all rights and permission to use or appropriate his/her and their dog s name, biography, likeness, photograph, voice, performing persona, or other indicia of identity for broadcast, telecast, cablecast, transmission or distribution in any format or media known now or in the future. Waiver of Rights to Privacy, Publicity & Personality Further, I hereby release Agility Association of Canada Inc. and its affiliates, representatives, agents and assigns from any claim or cause of action for invasion of the rights of privacy, right of publicity, right of personality, or any similar rights. 7. I have been given the opportunity to read and understand the terms of this Agreement before signing it, and have in 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: Parent or Guardian must sign if the Handler is under 18 years of age. Date (dd/mm/yy):

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