Blitzen Agility Club of Chicago (Licensed by the American Kennel Club)

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1 Blitzen Agility Club of Chicago Amanda Gordon 310 Durham Drive Steger, IL AKC All Breed Agility Trials Blitzen Agility Club of Chicago (Licensed by the American Kennel Club) August 1 & 2, 2015 Event # , Pawsitively Heaven Pet Resort Kitty Ave Chicago Ridge, IL Indoors on sports turf 1 Ring 90 x 95 Show Hours: 7:00 a.m.- 7:00 p.m. Judging begins at 8:00 a.m. Entries are limited to 330 runs per day THIS EVENT IS ACCEPTING ENTRIES FOR MIXED BREED DOGS Entries are First Received Entries open at 9:00 a.m. on June 8, 2015 Final closing date 6:00 p.m. on July 17, 2015 After which time entries cannot be accepted, canceled, altered or substituted, expect as provided for in Chapter 11, section 6 of the Dog Show Rules. Certification: Permission has been granted by the American Kennel Club for holding this event under American Kennel Club Rules and Regulations. James Crowley, Secretary

2 Blitzen Agility Club of Chicago Officers President....Pamela Juliano Vice President......Kim Trzcinski Treasurer....Bill Marek Secretary......Joyce Polivka 256 Picardy Ln., Bolingbrook, IL Event Committee....Penny Duszynski, Sandy Gebauer, Pamela Juliano, Alicia Joebgen, Lisa Woodside, Kim Trzcinski, Barb Rypstra Trial Chairman Joyce Polivka 256 Picardy Lane, Bolingbrook, IL Trial Secretary Amanda Gordon 310 Durham Dr. Steger, IL Animal Emergency & Treatment Center (On Call) S. Cicero Ave, Crestwood, IL Volunteer Sign - Up Form We need your help! If you would like to volunteer, fill out the form and return it with your entry. Mark WORKER on the outside of your envelope. Please note that returning this form will not guarantee entry into the trial. Job notifications will be made by the trial chairman as soon as possible. Worker boards will be posted the day of the trial at each ring. If there are conflicts, please let the ring coordinator know. Morning refreshments and lunch will be provided for workers. Worker Coordinator: Joyce Polivka, dashingmolly@prodigy.net Name: Phone: Address: Days entered: Saturday Sunday Jump hght(s) Jump hght(s) Jump hght(s) Jump hght(s) Standard: Novice Open Excellent Master JWW: Novice Open Excellent Master Make Fees Payable to: Blitzen Agility Club of Chicago Mail entries and fees to: Amanda Gordon, 310 Durham Dr, Steger, IL Each exhibitor will get an acknowledgement of entry received. If you sent an entry but did not get an , please me to check on it. Final confirmations will be ed shortly after the closing date on July 17. Information will be posted on my website, Please circle the jobs you would be willing to do, cross out the jobs you do not want to do. Blank jobs will be assumed to be circled. Course Builder Gate Steward Scribe Assistant Scribe Timer Bar Setter Chute Straightner Leash Runner Sheet Runner Sunday Teardown Entry Fees: $25 for the 1st entry, per dog, per day (includes AKC recording fee of $3.50) $15 for each additional entry of the same dog, per day (includes $3.00 AKC recording fee per run) No more than 10 entries allowed per envelope. No online entries will be accepted. Express Mail entries must waive acceptance signature requirement. Entry form changes, corrections or cancellations must be done in writing before the July 17, 2015 closing date. Exhibitors are responsible for complete, accurate and legible information on entry forms. Entries must include the AKC agreement. $35 returned check fee. JUDGE Jean Munger, VMO Judge # W656 Shirewood Farm Rd, Hampshire, IL All Standard and Jumpers with Weaves classes both days Waitlist: We will be offering a wait list to fill openings created by withdrawn entries a er the trial s closing date/ me. A maximum of 50 entries will be placed on the club s wait list. All entries, including wait listed entries, must be received by the Trial Secretary prior to closing at 6:00 pm, July 17, Any entries withdrawn that are received by 6:00 pm on July 27, 2015 will be replaced by a wait listed entry if any are available. If a withdrawn entry is replaced by a wait listed entry, a full refund will be issued for the withdrawn entry. Any wait listed entry that does not move off the wait list into the trial by 6:00 pm on July 27, 2015 will not be charged. If you wish to be placed on the Wait List, please mark the top of the entry form.

3 Move-Up Regulations Dogs finishing the requirements for a title may move up to the next level of competition in accordance with AKC Agility rules. Day to day move ups will be allowed. Move ups for Saturday, August 1, must be made in writing to the Trial Secretary no later than 6:00 p.m. on Monday, July 27, Move-ups for Sunday, August 2, will be accepted on Saturday, August 1, until the last ribbon has been awarded Verbal requests will not be accepted. Move up forms will also be available at the trial. If you need to move up, complete the form below and mail to: Amanda Gordon, 310 Durham Dr, Steger, IL or agilityentry@outlook.com Dogs so moved up will be entered at the end of the running order and every effort will be made to accommodate handlers running multiple dogs in the same class. A dog which has been entered in a Novice A class for which it is not eligible to be entered in due to class restrictions on the dog or the handler may be moved to the Novice B class under the following conditions: The request for the move must be in writing and presented to the superintendent or trial secretary at least 30 minutes prior to the start of each trial. The request must state the reason and justification for the move from a Novice A class to a Novice B class. AKC AGILITY MOVE-UP FORM Move-ups must be made in writing - verbal requests will not be accepted. move-ups are acceptable. Return forms to the Trial Secretary only. Notice to exhibitors using If you do not receive an acknowledgement from me, I did not receive your message! I am not responsible for misdirected , and cannot make allowances for it! AKC Registered Name: AKC Registration Number: Breed/Variety: Owner(s) Name: Please circle the appropriate selection(s): PROGRAM: Regular Preferred CLASS: Standard JWW DAY: Saturday Sunday ENTERED IN: Nov A Nov B Open Exc MOVE TO: Nov B Open Exc Mas JUMP HEIGHT: Notice to Exhibitors Safety of the dogs is our primary concern. By entering this trial, exhibitors acknowledge that they are familiar with the rules and regulations of this sport and their dogs are familiar with and able to perform all obstacles safely. Single copies of the latest edition of the rules may be obtained without charge from the AKC, 8051 Arco Corporate Drive, Raleigh, NC and also available online at Exhibitors should follow their veterinarian s recommendations to assure their dogs are free of internal and external parasites, any communicable diseases, and have appropriate vaccinations. Eligibility- All dogs fifteen (15) months of age or older that are registered with the American Kennel Club or that have AKC Limited Registration, Purebred Alternative Listing/Indefinite Listing Privileges (PAL/ILP) or an AKC Canine Partners listing number, or approved Foundation Stock Service (FSS) breeds are eligible to participate. It is expressly understood that exhibitors alone 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 trial site. In such case, no refund of any fees paid will be made. An exercise area will be provided. All handlers must pick up after their dogs. Please don t allow dogs to use the shrubbery or landscaping to relieve themselves. Anyone not cleaning up after his or her dog will be requested to leave the trial with no refund of any fees paid. Collars- At the handler s option, the dog may wear a flat or rolled leather collar but there shall be no attachments, hanging or otherwise, on collars. Choke collars, pinch collars, electric and dummy collars, Halties and Gentle Leaders are prohibited. Food, toys and whistles or other training devices are not allowed in the course area. Leashes- All dogs must be on leash (with the leash in owner s or handler s hand; not dragging on the ground) at all times except when in the Ring or when in designated Agility warm up areas. Flexi leads are not allowed in crating or course area. Refunds- No entry fee will be refunded if the Trial cannot open or be completed by reason of riots, civil disturbance, fire, act of God, public emergency, act of public enemy or any other cause beyond the control of the organizing committee. Entry fees will not be refunded in the event that a dog is absent, disqualified or barred from the competition by act of the Trial Committee. Injured dogs and bitches in season may have their entry fee returned, less $5.00 per day, per class administrative fee, by sending a signed statement from a veterinarian, on their letterhead, to the Trial Secretary by 8:00 a.m. the first day of the trial. Prizes and Awards- Rosettes will be awarded to the 1 st through 4 th place dog in each jump height in each class. Qualifying ribbons will be awarded to all dogs receiving a qualifying score. Dogs must qualify to receive placement ribbons. A rosette will be awarded for teams earning a new title. A MACH, PACH or PAX bar and rosette will be awarded for teams earning any of these titles at these trials. PLEASE inform our Trial Secretary, Amanda Gordon at agilityentry@outlook.com in advance if there is a chance of your team earning a MACH, PACH or PAX. All awards must be claimed the day of the trial - none will be mailed or shipped. Each dog entered in the trial will receive one toy and/or treat valued at $1.00. Catalogs- Running orders will be available will be available at Catalogs will be available by presale and a limited number will be available for purchase at the trial. If you would like a catalog, check the catalog box on your entry form and include $15.00 in addition to your entry fees.

4 TENTATIVE Running Order (Subject to change) Excellent JWW, Open JWW, Excellent STD, Open STD, Novice STD, Novice JWW Walk-thrus will be split at judge s discretion. Course Familiarization and Warm-Ups- Handlers in all classes are permitted to walk the course without a dog prior to the start of the class as directed by the judge to plan their strategy. Judge s briefing will outline the course and answer handler questions. A warm up jump will be provided. Measuring and Height Card Information- When filling out the entry form, there is a new section at the top of the form for exhibitors to designate if your dog needs to be measured. Please check the box so that the Trial Secretary knows to include your dog on the Dogs To Be Measured List. Dogs without a valid Jump Height Card/Form may still compete; but they must be measured by the Judge of Record PRIOR to running in their class and this measurement will be valid for that weekend of trials only. The exception to this requirement is a dog entered in the 24 or 26 height division. However, if a Volunteer Measuring Official (VMO) or an Agility Field Rep is present; ALL dogs without a valid Jump Height Card/Form must be measured at some time during the trial or cluster of trials. This does not preclude having the dog wicketed by the Judge of Record if the VMO or Rep is not available to measure the dog before its first run of the trial or cluster of trials. It is the exhibitor s responsibility to have their dog measured prior to running and failure to do so will result in the cancellation of any qualifying scores. Height Divisions- Owners are responsible for entering the proper height divisions. Judges reserve the right to measure dogs without a valid height card. Dogs may not enter both Regular and Preferred classes for the same set of trials for the weekend. Regular Preferred 8 4 For dogs 11 inches and under at the withers 12 8 For dogs 14 inches and under at the withers For dogs 18 inches and under at the withers For dogs 22 inches and under at the withers For dogs over 22 inches at the withers 26 NA Dogs may be entered at this height at their owners discretion SITE INFORMATION, LOADING AND UNLOADING: The agility trial will be held at Pawsitively Heaven, Chicago Ridge, IL. NO motor homes will be allowed. Food will not be available on site, but there are plenty of fast food options nearby. Crating is allowed inside the building, but no flexi-leads. Parking is limited at the building, additional parking is available just across the street. There will be a drop off zone for unloading equipment, and a parking attendant will be available to direct handlers to additional parking. Street parking is also available on Kitty Avenue. Crates must have mats underneath. Directions to the site are as follows: From the north: Take I-294 South to 95th Street (also Rts 12/20) and exit east. Stay to the right and take the ramp to Harlem Road south (second ramp, first will put you back onto I-294 north). At the first light turn left onto 98th Street. Go to the stop sign and turn right onto Sayre Avenue. Turn left at the next stop sign onto Virginia Avenue. Turn right at the next stop sign and continue on Virginia Avenue. Pawsitively Heaven will be on the left side of the street, just past the fire station. From the south: Take I-294 North to 95th Street (also Rts. 12/20) and exit east. Stay in the right lane and take the ramp to Harlem Road south. At the first light turn left onto 98th Street. Go to the stop sign and turn right onto Sayre Avenue. Turn left at the next stop sign onto Virginia Avenue. Turn right at the next stop sign and continue on Virginia Avenue. Pawsitively Heaven will be on the left side of the street, just past the fire station. The following hotels are available. Please double check with the hotel regarding their policy to accept dogs as this is subject to change. Days Inn Bridgeview (708) South 76th Avenue, Bridgeview, IL (pet fees apply) Super 8 Willowbrook (630) West 79th Street, Willowbrook, IL La Quinta Inn Willowbrook (630) th Street, Willowbrook, IL Handlers may opt to run in a higher height division but not in a division lower than their proper height. Dogs that run in a division lower than their proper height will be eliminated. Preferred dogs must run at their measured height. Ringside- Exhibitors are responsible for being at ringside when it is their turn to run. Gate Stewards are only following directions to keep the trial moving smoothly for all. Please treat all volunteers working this trial for you with respect. Obstacles- Obstacles shall meet the specifications for obstacles in the current edition of Regulations for Agility. All contacts are rubberized.

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