Blitzen Agility Club of Chicago. McCook Athletic & Exposition Center 4750 Vernon Ave McCook, IL

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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) April 3, 4 & 5, 2015 Event # , , McCook Athletic & Exposition Center 4750 Vernon Ave McCook, IL This Event is Accepting Entries for Dogs Listed in the AKC Canine Partners Program Limited Entry: 990 runs each day Entries are limited by class as follows: 330 runs for the Master, Excellent & Open Standard combined; 330 runs for the Master, Excellent & Open JWW combined; 330 runs for the Novice STD & JWW, all FAST & T2B classes combined Indoors on Sports Turf Standard Ring: 110x107 Jumper & Novice Ring: 100x115 Show Hours 7:00 am - 7:00 pm Judging Begins at 9:15 am Friday, 8:15 am Saturday & Sunday Entries Chosen by Random Draw Draw Period Opens: February 9, :00 a.m. Draw Period Closes: February 27, :00 p.m. Random Draw: February 28, :00 a.m. Draw Location: 310 Durham Drive, Steger, IL Final Closing Date: March 20, :00 p.m. 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 Members: 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 Make Fees Payable to: Blitzen Agility Club of Chicago (BACC) 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. A notice will go out if a draw was needed. Final confirmations as well as running orders will be ed shortly after the closing date on March 20. Information will also be posted on my website, 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 (although not necessary) must waive acceptance signature requirement. Entry form changes, corrections or cancellations must be done in writing before the March 20, 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. Move-Up Form Volunteer Sign - Up Form We need your help! We can guarantee entry spots for 95 workers in the random draw for this trial. 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: Friday Saturday Sunday Jump hght(s) Jump hght(s) Jump hght(s) Jump hght(s) Standard: Novice Open Excellent Master JWW: Novice Open Excellent Master FAST: Novice Open Excellent Master T2B: All 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 Thursday Night Setup Sunday Teardown AKC Registered Name: AKC Registration Number: Breed/Variety: Friday Saturday Sunday Tim Pinneri, VMO # Greenbank Rd Gahanna, OH Mary Mullen, VMO # Holly Court Evansville, IN Rod Ramsell # Gresham Ct N Oakdale, MN Nov STD, JWW & All FAST & T2B Open, Exc & Master STD Open, Exc & Master JWW Open, Exc & Master STD Open, Exc & Master JWW Open, Exc & Master JWW Nov STD, JWW & All FAST & T2B Nov STD, JWW & All FAST & T2B Open, Exc & Master STD Owner(s) Name: Please circle the appropriate selection(s): PROGRAM: Regular Preferred CLASS: Standard JWW FAST DAY: Friday Saturday Sunday MOVE TO: Nov B Open Exc Master JUMP HEIGHT:

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. Pretrial move ups must be made in writing to the Trial Secretary no later than 6:00 p.m. on Monday, March 30, 2015 for the Friday trial. Move-ups for Saturday, April 4, will be accepted on Friday, April 3 until the last ribbon has been awarded. Move-ups for Sunday, April 5, will be accepted on Saturday, April 4 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 on the next page 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. Emergency Veterinary Services VCA Berwyn Animal Hospital (On Call), 2845 S Harlem Ave. Berwyn, IL 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. AKC AGILITY MOVE-UP FORM Move-ups must be made in writing - verbal requests will not be accepted. Please use the form on the next page. 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! Vending Space is available. Please contact Joyce Polivka, dashingmolly@prodigy.net for information, availability and fees. Proof of insurance is required Waitlist: We will be offering a wait list to fill openings created by withdrawn entries after the trial s closing date/time. 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, March 20, Any entries withdrawn that are received by 6:00 pm on March 30, 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 March 30, 2015 will not be charged. If you wish to be placed on the Wait List, please mark the top of the entry form. 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 downloaded without charge at or ordered online through the AKC store. 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. Dogs with a Purebred Alternative Listing/Indefinite Listing Privileges (PAL/ILP) number must be spayed or neutered in order to compete. Wherever the word dog is used in these regulations it includes both sexes. Dogs should be physically sound. Dogs that are blind or deaf shall not be eligible and neither are bitches in season, aggressive dogs or dogs suffering from any deformity, injury or illness which may affect the dog s physical or mental performance. No dog shall compete if it is taped or bandaged in any way or has anything attached to it for medical purposes. Refer to Chapter 2 of the Registration and Discipline Rules for the listing of registerable breeds that may participate. Puppies under 4 months are strictly prohibited from the trial grounds. Liability: 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. 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. Only one bar will be awarded for a run that earns both a PACH and 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 approximately$1.00.

4 TENTATIVE Running Order (Subject to change) Ring 1 - Master & Exc STD / Open STD Ring 2 - Master & Exc JWW / Open JWW Ring 3 - Novice JWW / Novice STD / Novice FAST / Open FAST / Master & Exc FAST / T2B 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. Judges briefing will outline the course and answer handler questions. A warm up jump will be provided for each ring. 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 & under at the withers 12 8 For dogs 14 & under at the withers For dogs 18 & under at the withers For dogs 22 & under at the withers For dogs over 22 at the withers 26 N/A Dogs may be entered at this height at their owner s discretion 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. SITE INFORMATION: Standard Ring: 110x107 Jumper & Novice Ring: 100x115. Indoors on field turf. Three judges each day. Crates, chairs, etc may be left overnight. No dogs may be left overnight. Blitzen Agility Club and McCook Athletic and Exposition Center will not be responsible for lost, damaged or stolen property. Food concession will be available at this site. Exhibitors and spectators are expected to keep the show site clean. Anyone witnessed not picking up after their dogs will be excused from the trial with no monies refunded. Directions from I-294: Exit I-294 at Ogden Ave/Rt 34 East. Continue East on Ogden Ave for 2.6 miles to East Ave, turn right (south). Continue south on East Ave for 0.8 miles to 47th St., turn left (east). Continue east on 47th St for 0.8 miles to Vernon Ave. Turn left into the McCook Business Center, the MAX is the first building on the right. Directions from I-55: Exit I-55 at IL-171/1st Ave (exit 282-North). Continue north on IL-171 for 1.2 miles, exit at 47th St., turn left (west). Continue for 0.6 miles to Vernon Ave. Turn left into the McCook Business Center, the MAX is the first building on the right. Directions from LaGrange Rd: Exit LaGrange Rd East at 47th St., and continue 2.1 miles to Vernon Ave. Turn right into the McCook Business Center, the MAX is the first building on the right. Directions from Harlem Ave: Exit Harlem Ave East at 47th St., and continue 2.2 miles to Vernon Ave. Turn left into the McCook Business Center, the MAX is the first building on the right. Hotels: Exhibitors must contact motels directly and identify themselves as having dogs. Some require deposits; others take only small dogs. Please use extreme caution in the treatment of motel space. Please be a responsible hotel guest. Pick up after your dogs. Do not leave dogs alone in rooms! Days Inn of Bridgeview Extended Stay Chicago Burr Ridge Red Roof Inn Chicago Willowbrook 9625 S. 76th Ave. Bridgeview, IL W. 122nd S. Frontage Rd Burr Ridge, IL Robert Kingery Hwy (IL Rt 83) Willowbrook, IL miles from MAX miles from MAX Dogs 25 lbs or less in smoking rooms $25 per day dog charge, rooms have kitchens miles from MAX Dogs 80 lbs or less Obstacles: Obstacles shall meet the specifications for obstacles in the current edition of Regulations for Agility. All contacts are rubberized. Catalogs: Running order sheets will be ed. A limited amount will be available at the trial. Catalogs will be available by presale for $15 and a limited amount will be available for purchase at the trial for $20. If you would like a catalog, check the catalog box on your entry form and include $15.00 in addition to your entry fees. Red Roof Inn Downers Grove 1113 Butterfield Rd (IL Rt 56) Downers Grove, IL miles from MAX Small pets allowed

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