English Springer Spaniel Field Trial Association

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1 English Springer Spaniel Field Trial Association LIMITED ENTRY to 330 runs per day OPENING DATEJune 28, 2006 at 8:00 am CLOSING DATE: September 20, 2006 at 6:00 pm Sarah Fitzell Gold Valley Road Gavilan Hills, CA Premium List Event Number: English Springer Spaniel Field Trial Association AKC Licensed AKC Agility Trials All Breed Agility Trial - Monday Oct. 9, 2006 English Springer Spaniel National Specialty Tuesday Oct. 10, 2006 TRIAL LOCATION: Los Angeles Co. Fairplex 1101 W. McKinley Ave., Pomona, CA Trial will be held outdoors on grass, rain or shine OPENING DATE: June 28, :00 am CLOSING DATE: Sept. 20, :00 pm ENTRY METHOD: First Received OCTOBER 9, LIMITED ENTRY: 330 Runs per day OPEN TO ALL BREEDS JUDGE Gillian Crawford nd St. E Tacoma, WA Judging all classes OCTOBER 10, LIMITED ENTRY: 330 Runs per day OPEN TO: English Springer Spaniels Only JUDGE Kim Thomas Simons Prairie St., Northridge, CA Judging all classes ENTRY FEES: $20.00 first entry per dog per day (includes recording fee of $3.00 for the first entry of each dog and $1.00 for each additional entry of the same dog) $10.00 additional class-same dog, per day CLASSES OFFERED: Regular & Preferred Standard Titling: Novice A & B, Open, Excellent A & B Regular & Preferred JWW: Novice A & B, Open, Excellent A & B Certification: Permission has been granted by the American Kennel Club for the holding of these events under American Kennel Club rules and regulations. James Crowley, Secretary

2 English Springer Spaniel Field Trial Association Licensed by the American Kennel Club All Breed Agility Trial October 9, 2006 English Springer Spaniel National Specialty October 10, 2006 President: Dean Reinke, W4423 Highway A, Elkhorn, WI Vice-President: Nancy Johnson, P.O. Box 40, Kaufman, TX Treasurer: Mhari Peschel, W. County Road 1, Longmont, CO Corr. Secretary: Mary Parszewski, E9538 Kanaman Road, New London, WI Agility Trial Committee Chairperson: Gloria Picking 780 Stillwater Lane Anaheim Hills, CA Phone: 714/ April Leonetti Aimee Weniger Jay Chip Picking Bob Nieto LIMITED ENTRY 330 runs each day October 9, 2006 Open to All AKC Breeds October 10, 2006 Open to English Springer Spaniels only ENTRIES OPEN: 8:00 am June 28, 2006 Entries received prior to June 28, 2006, will not be accepted. Closing Date September 20, :00 pm Trial will be held outdoors on grass. Trial Hours Monday 8:00 am 5:00 pm Judging will commence at 9:00 am Trial Hours Tuesday 10:00 am 5:00 pm Judging will commence at 11:00 am Ring size 100 x 100 Directions to site: From the North, take the 10 Freeway East. Exit at Fairplex Dr. Turn left onto Fairplex to McKinley and follow signs to Gate 17. From the South, take the 10 Freeway West. Exit at Orange Grove Ave. toward Garey Ave. Stay left at the fork to stay on Orange Grove. Ave. Turn right no McKinley and follow signs to Gate 17. Veterinarian on Call VCA Animal Hospital 281 North Central Avenue Upland, CA / TRIAL SECRETARY: Sarah Fitzell Gold Valley Road Gavilan Hills, CA / flyingcorgi@earthlink.net National Bench Specialty Website Address: WOULD YOU LIKE TO HELP? Agility trials run smoothly and efficiently with help from the exhibitors. Please let us know what jobs you prefer or what you might like to learn. ******************************************************************************** Yes! Sign me up! I can work! I can help or I m willing to learn: Scribing Timing Jump Setting/Tunnel Straightening Course Building Gate Steward Score Runner or Leash Runner Set-Up or Tear-Down Wherever I m Needed Do not assign me to: Name: Phone #: My dogs are entered in the following classes/heights: Dog: Classes/Height: LUNCH WILL BE PROVIDED FOR WORKERS

3 OCTOBER 9 ALL BREED AGILITY TROPHIES First place in all agility classes Dog Toy valued at $5.00 All Qualifying Placements will be awarded appropriate placement Rosette (First Place Blue, Second Place Red, Third Place Yellow, Fourth Place White) All Qualifying Scores Green Ribbon All dogs completing a MACH Title Dark Green & Cream Rosette All dogs completing a Title Dark Green & Cream Rosette OCTOBER 10 - ESS ONLY NATIONAL AGILITY TROPHIES High in Trial Rosette and Pewter Item with ESSFTA Logo High Combined Rosette and Pewter Item with ESSFTA Logo First place in all agility classes Pewter Butter Dish with ESSFTA Logo First place in all agility classes Set of 4 color notecards in Springer performance motif original artwork by Jennifer Benedict, donated by Chip and Gloria Picking Entry Information Entries close at 6:00 pm, Wednesday, September 20, 2006, after which time entries cannot be accepted, cancelled or substituted, except as provided in Chapter 1, Regulations for Agility Trials. NO fax, telephone or entries will be accepted. A maximum of 10 entries per envelope. Entries sent by overnight mail must be sent no signature required. The Trial Secretary assumes no responsibility for entries that remain undelivered, or are delivered late because of signature requirements. Why Entries Are Sent Back (ENTRIES ARE THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE OWNER) The Agreement is not attached to the Entry Form. Required information on the Entry Form is incomplete or illegible. Entry Fees are not correct. You have paid for 2 weekends of shows with one check. Each weekend show needs a separate check. Entry Form was not signed. An unofficial Entry Form was submitted. All Qualifying Placements will be awarded appropriate placement Rosette (First Place Blue, Second Place Red, Third Place Yellow, Fourth Place White) All Qualifying Scores Green Rosette All dogs completing a MACH Title Dark Green & Cream Rosette All dogs completing a Title Dark Green & Cream Rosette Contact Sarah Fitzell for info at: flyingcorgi@earthlink.net or 951/ if you have any questions. Returned Checks Returned checks do not constitute a valid entry fee. There will be a $20.00 charge for any checks that are returned/dishonored by the bank. Cancellation of a Trial A trial can be cancelled at any time before or during a show by reasons of riots, civil disturbances, fire, an act of god, public emergency, act of a public enemy, extreme weather conditions or any other cause beyond the control of the Trial Committee. ESSFTA reserves the right to cancel the event in extreme weather conditions. The well being of the dogs, exhibitors and spectators is of paramount importance. If it is necessary to cancel or stop the event before completion, NO REFUND OF ENTRY WILL BE MADE. Motels: Sheraton Inn and Suites Fairplex 601 W. McKinley Ave. Pomona, CA / or 800/ (Host Hotel) Refunds Shilo Inn, Pomona Hilltop 3101 Temple Ave. Pomona, CA / Full Entry fees will be refunded if an entry is pulled before the closing date and time. RV Information for Nationals attendees only: No refund will be made for any pulled entry made after the closing date There is limited RV Parking on site. RV s must be self-contained, there are limited with the exception of a bitch in heat (see exhibitor information). hook-ups available. For more information or to make reservations, please Entry fees will NOT be refunded in the event that a dog is absent, contact Karene Woods 760/ or chesneys@mchsi.com See disqualified, sick, lame, excused by veterinarian or judge, barred from information brochure for details or reservation form. competition by action of the Trial Committee, is ineligible to compete due to being entered incorrectly or if a trial cannot open or be completed. RV Information for Monday only: RV Parking is available at the Fairplex KOA RV Park 909/ or 888/ No refunds will be given for amounts under $10.00.

4 Eligibility This trial is open All dogs fifteen (15) months of age or older that are registered with the AKC or that have AKC Limited Registration, Indefinite Listing Privileges (ILP) or an Approved FSS Breed are eligible to participate. Bitches in season, aggressive, blind or deaf dogs or dogs suffering from any deformity, injury or illness which may affect the dog s physical or mental performance are ineligible to participate. Exhibitor Information Bitches in season are not eligible to participate. Full entry fee will be refunded if the Trial Secretary receives WRITTEN notice of withdrawal no later than 6:00 pm, Monday, October 2, 2006 ESSFTA will not be responsible for the loss of or damage to any dog entered and exhibited, whether the result of accident or other cause. It is distinctly understood that every dog at this show is in the care, custody and control of its owner or handler at all times. During the first 48 hours after opening, the initial limit of entries designated It is expressly understood that exhibitors alone are responsible for the as either online entries or paper entries will be as follows: Online Entries: 50%; behavior of their dogs and/or children. Any exhibitor whose dogs Paper entries: 50%. If either form of entry has not filled at the end of the 48 and/or children create unnecessary disturbances or repeatedly engage hour time period, the club reserves the right to adjust the limits as they see fit. in unsafe or disruptive behavior may, at the discretion of the Show Committee, be asked to leave the show site. In such case, no refund of For more information about the National Bench Specialty, any fees paid will be made. log on to the English Springer Spaniel website at: Running order will be determined by random draw, Handlers with more than one dog in a class will have those dogs separated as much as possible. It is the responsibility of the exhibitor to have his dog ready to be shown Please see information brochure for details on other events, general at the entrance of the judging ring when the steward calls for the class. information, contacts, banquet, silent auction, catalogs, merchandise, There is no rule of the AKC that requires a judge to wait for or for raffle, awards donations, volunteering, seminars, advertising and someone to find a handler to bring his dog into the ring when it is his or her time to run. complete schedule of events for Nationals. Bitches in season will not be allowed on the grounds during trial hours. Dogs under 6 months of age are prohibited at AKC Agility Trials. HOST HOTEL: Sheraton Inn and Suites, Fairplex Pinch/prong and electrical collars (dummy or not) head halters or special training collars are not allowed anywhere on the trial grounds. Exhibitors should follow their veterinarians recommendation to assure their dogs are free of internal and external parasites, any communicable diseases, and have appropriate vaccinations. ESSFTA may decline any entries for cause and may refuse to receive, or may remove, any dog on account of disease, viciousness or other causes, and no one shall have any claim or recourse against ESSFTA or any official thereof. Move-Ups All pre-show move ups must be received by 6:00 pm, Monday, October 2, You may the Trial Secretary at flyingcorgi@earthlink.net. There will be no move-ups in the morning before the start of the trial. Trial Secretary will accept move-ups from Monday to Tuesday. They must be turned in no later than 30 minutes after the conclusion of Monday s trial. English Springer Spaniel Field Trial Association, Inc. will be taking instant entries through Dog Events Online. 601 W. McKinley Avenue Pomona, CA / or 800/ Agility Trials are being held in conjunction with the ESSFTA National Specialty To request a premium for other events, please contact the Show Superintendent, Jack Bradshaw P. O. Box Los Angeles, CA Phone number 323/ or mail@jbradshaw.com October 7 & 8, 2006 All Breed agility trial at Woodley Park in Van Nuys, CA for information refer to website:

5 Obstacles: Obstacles used will be in compliance with specifications in the AKC Regulations for Agility Trials, Ch. 3, Ch. 8, sec.7 & Ch. 10, sec. 9. Height Cards All information and rules for height cards can be found in AKC Regulations for Agility Trials, Chapter 2, Sec. 4. If you do not have a height card you may still enter a show. When you get to the show a Judge of Record must measure your dog PRIOR to competing, except for 24 class dogs, unless there is a Volunteer Measuring Official (VMO) or Field Representative present. Judges will measure dogs before the first class of the day and between judging classes. Height Divisions Owners are responsible for entering the proper height divisions. All dogs entered must submit a copy of their permanent height card or a valid temporary card or be measured by the judge of record prior to competing. This excludes dogs jumping in the 24-inch height division unless an AKC Representative or a Volunteer Measuring Official are present or dogs with height cards on file with the trial secretary. Height divisions for Regular Titling classes 8 Inches...For dogs 11 inches and under at the whithers 12 Inches....For dogs 14 inches and under at the whithers 16 Inches... For dogs 18 inches and under at the whithers 20 Inches...For dogs 22 inches and under at the whithers 24 Inches...For dogs over 22 inches at the whithers 26 Inches Dogs may be entered at this height at their owner's discretion. Exhibitors may choose to enter their dog in a higher height division than required by AKC, but not in a height division lower than the AKC mandated height Height Divisions for Preferred Titling classes 4 Inches...For dogs 11 inches and under at the whithers 8 Inches..For dogs 14 inches and under at the whithers 12 Inches. For dogs 18 inches and under at the whithers 16 Inches....For dogs 22 inches and under at the whithers 20 Inches..For dogs over 22 inches at the whithers All dogs entering the Preferred Classes for the first time MUST enter at the NOVICE level in both Pref. Std. & Pref. JWW. You may not combine regular and preferred classes. AKC REGULATIONS FOR AGILITY TRIALS : Copies of this booklet may be obtained by writing the AKC at 5580 Centerview Drive, Raleigh, NC or from the AKC website: Exhibitors are expected to be familiar with these rules and with the agreement on the reverse side of the entry in this premium. Class Information: Entry requirements for each class are listed in Ch. 2, sec.1 and Ch. 8, sec. 3 & 4 of the AKC Regulations for Agility Trials amended 9/1/02. Novice A is for dogs that have never acquired any AKC Agility title. Dogs in Novice A must be handled by a person that has never put an AKC Agility title on a dog and the handler must be the owner, co-owner or a member of the owner s household. Dogs eligible for Novice A may be entered in the Novice B class at the discretion of the owner. Everyone else enters Novice B. Preferred: All dogs entering the Preferred Classes for the first time MUST enter the novice level in any Preferred class regardless of their previous title level in the Regular classes. DOGS IN THE PREFERRED CLASS MUST JUMP THEIR PREFERRED CLASS JUMP HEIGHT. THEY MAY NOT ENTER HIGHER. Dogs cannot be entered in Regular and Preferred Classes on the same weekend. Dogs may switch back and forth between Regular and Preferred but not at the same trial. IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE OWNER OR THE AGENT TO ENTER THE APPROPRIATE CLASS. THE CLUB AND/OR THE TRIAL SECRETARY ASSUME(S) NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR WRONG OR INCOMPLETE INFORMATION GIVEN ON THE ENTRY BLANK BY THE OWNER OR THE OWNER S AGENT. 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. A warm-up area, consisting of a regulation agility jump, shall be provided for all exhibitors. Prizes and Awards Regular & Preferred: Rosettes will be awarded to the 1 st through 4 th place dog in each jump height, in each class. A qualifying ribbon will be awarded to all dogs receiving a qualifying score. All prizes, awards and ribbons must be picked up before the end of the show. No ribbons, etc. will be mailed after the show. High In Trial and High Combined Special Awards on October 10 th only High in Trial Only Regular Standard (not JWW or Preferred) scores count. Run must be clean with a score of 100. Highest single point total will be awarded high in trial award. Point total is determined with the following formula: Novice = seconds under standard course time (SCT). Open = seconds under SCT multiplied by 1.5. Excellent = seconds under SCT multiplied by 2. High Combined - Must qualify in both Standard and Jumpers with Weaves with a score of 100 in each class, award will be determined by seconds under standard course time from the Excellent B Regular classes only. Dogs running in Preferred not eligible.

6 OFFICIAL AMERICAN KENNEL CLUB ENTRY FORM FOR AGILITY TRIAL English Springer Spaniel Field Trial Association, Inc. Event # and Event # Entry fees: $ st entry per dog per day, $ nd entry per dog per day. Opening Date June 28, 2006 at 8:00 am Closing Date: Sept. 20, 2006 at 6:00 pm Make checks payable to ESSFTA and mail to: Sarah Fitzell Gold Valley Road Gavilan Hills, CA Overnight deliveries must include release to deliver without signature. Monday Oct. 09, 2006 ( ) STD ( ) JWW Tuesday Oct. 10, 2006 ( ) STD ( ) JWW (IMPORTANT: CAREFULLY READ INSTRUCTIONS ON REVERSE SIDE BEFORE FILLING OUT) BREED VARIETY SEX HEIGHT AT WITHERS STANDARD AGILITY CLASS (circle one) JUMPERS WITH weaves (circle one) JUMP HEIGHT (circle one) NOV-A NOV-B OPEN EXC-A EXC-B NOV A NOV B OPEN EXC-A EXC-B PREFERRED AGILITY CLASS (circle one) PREFERRED JWW (circle one) JUMP HEIGHT (circle one) NOVICE OPEN EXC-A EXC-B NOVICE OPEN EXC-A EXC-B NON-REGULAR AGILITY CLASSES: INTERNATIONAL SWEEPSTAKES CLASS JUMP HEIGHT (circle one) (if offered) (circle class) STD JWW AKC REGISTERED NAME (Include AKC titles only) CALL NAME OF DOG AKC REG. NO. (Enter number here) DATE OF BIRTH AKC JUNIOR HANDLER # AKC LITTER NO. ILP NO. PLACE OF BIRTH FOREIGN REG. NO. & COUNTRY USA CANADA FOREIGN BREEDER SIRE DAM ACTUAL OWNERS OWNERS ADDRESS NEW ADDRESS CITY, STATE, ZIP + 4 AKC Rules, Regulations, Policies and Guidelines are available on the American Kennel Club Web site, AGREEMENT I (we) agree that the club holding this event has the right to refuse this 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 any person or persons, including myself (ourselves), or on account of damage to property, arising out of or in consequence of my (our) participation in this event, however such, injuries, death or property damage may be caused, and whether or not the same may have been caused or may be alleged to have been caused by the negligence of the aforementioned parties or any of their employees, agents, or any other 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, INTERPRETATION 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. The Judge's 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. If this entry is for Junior Showmanship, please give the following information: JUNIOR SHOWMANSHIP JR. S DATE OF BIRTH HANDLER (Junior Handler see back) FEE ENCLOSED 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 American 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 foregoing 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 TELEPHONE : ADDRESS: AKC JUNIOR HANDLER NUMBER The above number MUST be included. Should you not have your Junior Handler number, this may be obtained from the American Kennel Club. Phone: (919) By signing the entry form I (we) certify that the Junior Showman does not now, and will not at any time, act as an agent/handler for pay while continuing to compete in Junior Showmanship. ADDRESS CITY STATE ZIP If 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? THIS FORM IS VALID FOR ALL AGILITY TRIALS HELD ON SEPTEMBER 1, 2006 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, AEAGL2 (03/06)