August 2 nd & August 3 rd, 2014

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1 NADAC Sanctioned Dog Agility Trial August 2 nd & August 3 rd, 2014 Arapahoe Park, 4450 Indiana St, Golden CO Judge Rachelle Jensen Rapid City, South Dakota (tentative running order, subject to change) Saturday 7:30 a.m. first dog runs 2 rounds of Regular, Jumpers, Chances, Weavers, Touch N Go Sunday 7:30 a.m. first dog runs Jumpers, 2 rounds of Regular, Chances, Tunnelers Proficient & Skilled Classes w/ jumps: Standard, Veteran/Disabled and Junior Handlers Classes w/o jumps: Standard and Veteran/Disabled Handlers Trial Limit 350 runs per Judge per day of events w/ jumps, 500 total runs per Judge per day If not full, day of show runs will be allowed, specific procedures to be announced. Saturday & Sunday Check in 7:00 am, First dog on the line at 7:30 am. CLOSING DATE IS JULY 28 th, 2014 OR WHEN LIMIT IS MET Dogs must be registered with NADAC to compete

2 TRIAL COMMITTEE Chairman..Cathy Stover-Gomez Chairman..Betty Solek Secretary..Michelle Hoppes Chief Course Builders....Lorrie Reynolds & Julie MacLeod Chief Ring Steward. Heather Harris Hospitality / Awards...Betty Jo Warriner / Marrin Sampson Equipment Manager...Lindsey Cooper CHECK-IN & MEASURING Will begin at 7:00 a.m. on Saturday & Sunday Dogs w/ standard jump height of 8, 12 or 16 entered in Proficient are required to be measured or show height card. Dogs w/ standard jump heights of 20 or 20 + and/or entered in Skilled are not required to be measured. GENERAL BRIEFING To take place prior to first novice class JUDGING First dog on the line Saturday & Sunday at 7:30 a.m. Fees based on runs for all dogs 1 10 Runs = $10 each Runs = $9 each 21 or more Runs = $8 each ENTRY FEES Junior Handlers half price Confirmations will be sent by . Please include address on entry form. Returned checks will be charged an administrative fee of $ Refunds: 100% refund for entries pulled prior to the closing date of 7/28/14. A 50% refund may be available for bitches coming in to season, or injury/illness after the closing date (with verification from a vet.) Mail entries with checks payable to: FRAC Michelle Hoppes 1292 Ilium Dr Lafayette, CO CLOSING DATE Entries received by Monday, July 28 th, Day of show entries will be allowed, if space permits. Contact the trial secretary at hoppesm@yahoo.com to see if there is room. MOVE UPS Move Ups - accepted until Monday, July 28 th, There will be day to day move ups allowed during the weekend. AWARDS Ribbons will be awarded for 1 st through 4 th in all jump heights and in all classes. Purple Qualifying Ribbons will be awarded to all dogs that have qualifying runs. New Titles ribbons will also be awarded. Only Q ribbons for Chances, no placement ribbons for this class. EQUIPMENT All Equipment will meet NADAC specifications and will include an A-Frame, Dog Walk, Tunnels, Hoops, Barrels, Weave Poles, Winged & Wingless Jumps. RUNNING ORDER Saturday: Small to Tall Sunday: Tall to Small FOOD We will be providing lunch for volunteers. There are restaurants within min driving distance.

3 MOTELS All Exhibitors must be responsible for cleaning up after their dogs on the motels/hotels grounds so that these motels/hotels will continue to accept dogs. Check with motels/hotels regarding rates and dog policy when making reservations. We do not guarantee that dogs are accepted. La Quinta Inn & Suites 3301 Youngfield Service Rd. Golden, CO (303) Days Inn and Suites W Colfax Ave. Golden, CO (303) RV PARKING RV Camping is available at Jefferson County Fairgrounds in Golden. Contact Debra Adams at (303) , daadams@jeffco.us Exhibitors and handlers will be held responsible for clean conditions in and around their crates, and at their motel. Exhibitors are responsible for cleaning up after their own dogs AT ALL TIMES. Dumping of dog food or grooming residue into the restroom sinks and toilets is strictly prohibited. NO dogs will be allowed in the restrooms. Parents are solely responsible for their children, and are expected to keep them supervised and controlled at all times for their own safety. General Directions to Arapahoe Park Between McIntyre & Eldridge on 44 th Ave, Golden From I-25: From I-25, merge onto I-76W via Exit 216B. I-76W becomes I-70W. Take the CO-72/Ward Rd exit, Exit 266, toward W 44 th Ave. Turn left onto Ward Rd/CO-72. Turn right onto W 44 th Ave/County Hwy-58. Turn right onto Indiana St Indiana is in the right. For Specific Directions to Arapahoe Park: Visit Click on the Icon Driving Directions. In the beginning address area enter the location you are staying at. In the destination address area enter the address for the park: 4450 Indiana St., Golden CO You will receive specific directions that are printable. SITE INFORMATION As with every trial any of us have ever attended, picking up after your dog(s) is a handler responsibility and must happen. Please help us in keeping the site clean and as we found it before arriving with lots of dogs. This trial will be held outdoors on grass. There will be 2 rings set up to facilitate course builds, but only one ring will be run at a time. The rings will be fenced. There is plenty of room for shade tents. No stakes longer than 6. Please remember that your dogs must be on leash or crated when not in the ring or in the warm up area. We hope you come to this show and have a wonderful fun time with your dog(s). Thanks for your cooperation. VETERINARY CLINICS Table Mountain Veterinary Clinic W 44 th Ave, Golden Saturday Hours: 8-3 (closed Sunday) Animal Urgent Care 7851 Indiana Ave, Arvada Emergency/After Hours VOLUNTEERS! We will have volunteer sign up at the trial, and every class worked is eligible for a voucher. If volunteers choose to eat lunch provided by FRAC, vouchers will be provided after two classes are worked. NADAC TREATS RULE NADAC allows handlers to carry treats during a run if the treats are secured in a sealed container that is not visible to the dog, the judge or other exhibitors. If a container or sealed bag falls out during a run it is not grounds for elimination unless the judge of record believes there is unethical behavior involved.

4 NADAC RULES AND REGULATIONS This trial will be held under the current rules and regulations of NADAC. By entering this trial, the exhibitor is presenting that he/she is knowledgeable of NADAC s rules. Exhibitors Handbooks are available free of charge by downloading from NADAC s website at SKILLED AND PROFICIENT CATEGORIES A dog may be entered in one category, Skilled or Proficient, per weekend. A dog may not be entered in Skilled one day and Proficient on another day. Dogs may enter the Skilled or Proficient category in the Standard, Veteran, or Junior Handler Division. Note: when entering the Skilled category, all dogs must jump 4 lower than their Proficient, Standard Division jump height requires. Dogs are allotted the standard course time for, and are scored and placed in the jump height entered. Dogs entered in the Proficient or Skilled category may have up to five course or time faults and still receive a 5 pt. qualifier toward their Regular Agility title. VETERAN/DISABLED HANDLER Non-Jumping Classes Veteran or Disabled Handler. Handlers who are 60 years or older, or who have a disability that restricts mobility, may choose to enter the non-jumping classes as a Veteran Handler and receive 10% more standard course time. This option is for Veteran/Disabled handlers in the non-jumping classes only. The Veteran/Disabled Handler division is designed for handlers who, due to age or impairment, are mobility limited and need extra time to guide their canine partners through an agility course. When entering as a Veteran/Disabled Handler, you must enter all dogs in all classes for the entire trial in this Division and must jump 4 lower than your Proficient, Standard Division jump height requires. In the non-jumping classes, dogs will be scored and placed with their Standard Division jump height. MEASURING Measurement forms may be obtained at Dogs which require measuring: Dogs in the Proficient Category, Novice, Open or Elite jumping 4, 8, 12 or 16 Dogs which do not need to be measured: Dogs jumping 16 in the Veteran or Junior Handler Division Dogs jumping 20 and 20+ Dogs in the Skilled Category Dogs with a permanent height card Dogs listed on the Height Exemption list JUMP HEIGHTS There are five Standard Division-Proficient jump heights: 8, 12, 16, 20, 20+. There are four Standard Division-Skilled jump heights: 4, 8, 12, and 16. There are four jump heights for the Veterans and Junior Handler divisions: 4, 8, 12, and 16. Please see the NADAC Rulebook for the full jump height table. Standard Division Junior Handler Division Veterans Division Small Dogs Medium Dogs Large Dogs Withers 11 & under jumps 8 Withers 11 & under jumps 4 Withers 11 & under jumps 4 Withers 14 & under jumps 12 Withers 14 & under jumps 8 Withers 14 & under jumps 8 Withers 18 & under jumps 16 Withers 18 & under jumps 12 Withers 18 & under jumps 12 Withers 20 & under jumps 20 Withers over 20 are in the 20+ class & jump 20 Withers over 18 jump 16 (may NOT jump higher in this division) Withers over 18 jump 16 (may NOT jump higher in this division)

5 NOTICE TO EXHIBITORS All healthy, trained dogs over eighteen (18) months of age are eligible to compete in NADAC agility trials. All dogs, including Novice are required to have a NADAC registration number in order to enter a trial. Bitches in heat, lame, or blind dogs are ineligible for entry as is any dog with a deformity which may cause a judge to not be able to reasonably assess the dog s ability to function and perform agility obstacles safely and in a manner that is in the best interest, health and welfare of the dog. Any dog which demonstrates aggression towards any person or any dog, whether inside the ring or outside the ring, must be excused from the agility trial. Any dog which the judge feels is not in enough control to perform all obstacles in a safe manner will be excused from the agility trial. The 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 that their dogs are familiar with and able to perform all obstacles safely. Entry fees will not be refunded in the event that a dog is absent, disqualified, excused, or barred from competition by action of the Trial Committee. Returned checks do not constitute a valid entry. No refund for duplicate entries. Care will be taken to find duplicates, however, if an entry has been processed, no refund will be made. It is expressly understood that exhibitors alone are responsible for the behavior of their dogs and/or children. Any exhibitor whose dog 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. Dogs must be on leash at all times except when in the ring or when in the designated agility warm-up area. Bitches in season are not permitted in the Trial. Exhibitors alone are responsible for being at the ring gate when it is their turn to run. Exhibitors may wear shirts or insignia of their training group if they wish. Unsportsmanlike conduct, including rough handling or misconduct of any kind, will result in being excused from the ring. IMPORTANT. Please check your dog's NADAC registration number on your trial confirmation as soon as you receive it; also, please check the copy of the results posted at the trial. You should report any errors to the Trial Secretary immediately. NADAC records trial results as they are submitted by the host clubs/groups. The individual trial results submitted by the club are uploaded to the within two weeks after the NADAC office receives them from the club. Please accept the responsibility to review those results, and check that your registration number and qualifying points, as reported by the club, are correct. You can join the Forum by going to and submitting your request. If you find an error in the reporting of your dog s qualifying points or registration number, please contact the host club. The host club is responsible for correcting any errors and informing NADAC. Levels. Points earned at a higher level of a class, prior to the completion of the lower level title, will not be recorded by NADAC for future use. If a dog earns points in a level of a class that they are not eligible to title in, those points will not be added to the dog's records. AGREEMENT The person who signs this agreement represents that he/she is authorized to enter into this agreement on behalf of both exhibitors and the owner of the entered dog. In consideration of acceptance of this entry: 1.1 As used here NADAC means North American Dog Agility Council, LLC., its members, officers, directors, employees, show chairs, show committees and agents. 1.2 Exhibitor/owner, agree to abide by the rules and regulations of NADAC and any other rules and regulations appearing in the premium for this event. 1.3 Exhibitor/owner certifies that the entered dog is not a hazard to person, dogs, or property and that the entered dog s rabies vaccination is current in accordance with the requirement of the state in which the dog resides. 1.4 Exhibitor/owner acknowledge all hazards presented by the event and the event premises, including, but not limited to, the condition of the floors, stairways, halls, lighting, security measures or lack of, electrical appliances, fittings, show rings, parking areas and the presence of unfamiliar animals and people; exhibitor and owner assume the risk of any harm arising from these. 1.5 Exhibitor/owner release NADAC (including NADAC officers, directors, employees, and members), Front Range Agility Club (including its officers, directors and members, and event organizing committee), City of Golden (including its officers, agents, and employees) and will defend them and hold them harmless from all present and future loss, injury, damage, claims, demands and liabilities involving the entered dog, the event or event premises. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing hold harmless provisions, exhibitor/owner hereby specifically assume sole responsibility for and agree to indemnify and save aforementioned parties harmless from any and all loss and expenses (including legal fees) by reason of the liability imposed by law upon any of the aforementioned parties for damages because of bodily injuries, including death, at any time in consequence of my (our) participation in this event, howsoever such injury, or death may be caused, and whether or not the same may have been caused or may have been alleged to have been caused by negligence of the aforementioned parties of any of their employees or agents or any other persons.

6 FRONT RANGE AGILITY CLUB NADAC Sanctioned Agility Trial Entry Form August 2 nd & 3 rd, 2014 Handler Info.: Owner: Handler (if not owner): Address: City: State: Zip: Telephone # ( ) Dog: Call Name: Birth Date: Withers height: Male or Female Dog Breed: NADAC #: Please send a copy of your dog s height card if you have one. Indicate Category You Are Entering For This Trial: SKILLED PROFICIENT Proficient Standard Division Jump Height: Veteran or Junior Handler Jump Height: Skilled Standard Division Jump Height: Veteran or Junior Handler Jump Height: CLASS DIVISION LEVEL DAYS Touch n Go Std Vet Handler Nov Open Elite Sat Weavers Std Vet Handler Nov Open Elite Sat Tunnelers Std Vet Handler Nov Open Elite Sun Regular Rd 1 Std Vet Jr. Handler Nov Open Elite Sat Sun Regular Rd 2 Std Vet Jr. Handler Nov Open Elite Sat Sun Jumpers Std Vet Jr. Handler Nov Open Elite Sat Sun Chances Std Vet Jr. Handler Nov Open Elite Sat Sun Total Runs Entered (all dogs) Junior Handler s 1/2 price Total entry fees $ 1-10 Runs = $10 each = Runs = $ 9 each = Make Checks to: FRAC 21 or More Runs = $ 8 each = Mail Entries to: Michelle Hoppes 1292 Ilium Dr. Confirmations will be sent via Lafayette, CO Questions: please try first hoppesm@yahoo.com or In consideration of the acceptance of this entry, I/we certify that I/we have knowledge of, and are familiar with, and agree to abide by, the Rules and Regulations of NADAC in effect at the time of this trial, and by any additional rules and regulations as approved by NADAC for this trial. I/we certify that the dog entered is not a hazard to persons or other dogs. I/we further agree to be bound by the Agreement printed on page 5 of this premium. Signature of Owner/Exhibitor Date Signature of Parent or Legal Guardian of Minor Date