Odors of October! Saturday October 7, 2017 Sunday October 8, 2017

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1 Show Committee Trial Chairperson: Tracy Mazur Odors of October! Saturday October 7, 2017 Sunday October 8, 2017 Location: Legacy Events Center (Building #2 151 South 1100 West & South Pavilion) Farmington, Utah ~ Elements to be Offered ~ Saturday: Trial 1: Pre-Trial, Container, Interior Indoors Containers: Novice through Elite Building #2 Interiors: Novice, Advanced, Superior Trial 2: Pre-Trial, Container, Interior Containers: Novice through Elite Interiors: Novice, Advanced, Superior Sunday: Outdoors South Pavilion Trial 1: Pre-Trial, Vehicles, Exterior Exterior: Novice, Advanced, Superior Vehicles: Novice, Advanced, Superior Trial 2: Pre-Trial, Vehicles, Exterior Exterior: Novice, Advanced, Superior Vehicles: Novice, Advanced, Superior Paw Tap, Trial Secretary 914 E Lorraine Ave, SLC UT secretary@pawtap.net Certifying Officials and Judges Edith Schoepp & Sonja Nordstrom Hide Official: Cindy Herl Opening Date: August 1, 2017 Closing Date: Wednesday, Sep 27, 2017, 5:00 pm Entries must be received by trial secretary by 5pm Friday, September 27, 2017 for pre entry fees Pre-Entry Fee: $20 per element; $15 for Pre-Trial Day of Trial entry fees are $5 additional per entry. All Dogs Need to be Registered with UKC and have a valid UKC Registration number. Nosework Trials Licensed by the United Kennel Club Send entries and write checks payable to: Paw Tap 914 E Lorraine Ave, Salt Lake City UT UKC Licensed Event Class Limits: 250 runs each trial Page 1 of 5

2 Judging Schedule Saturday, October 7, 2017 Day of Trial Entries Accepted between 7:15-7:45 am Check in: 7:15-7:45 am Judges Briefing: 7:45 am First Dog On the Line: 8:00 am Trial 2 will run after Trial 1 after an approximate 30 minute break. Details for Saturday: All five levels of PTs will be run on Saturday. Each PT will be run, then the corresponding Containers element will be run right after. (i.e. Novice PT Novice Containers; Advance PT Advanced Containers; Superior PT Superior Containers; etc through Elite. After all PTs and Containers are complete, the Interiors will be run in order from Novice through Superior. A warmup area will be provided ahead of each element. The same order will be used for Trial 1 and Trial 2. Sunday, October 8, 2017 Day of Trial entries accepted between 7:15-7:45 am Check in: 7:15-7:45 am Judges Briefing: 7:45 am First Dog On the Line: 8:00 am Trial 2 will run after Trial 1 after an approximate 30 minute break. Details for Sunday: PTs will be offered for Novice, Advanced, and Superior, and will be run first. Exteriors will be run second, and Vehicles will be run third. A warm-up area will be provided ahead of each element. Trial Two will be run the same as Trial One.Running orders may change during the show. Please refer to the confirmation s you will be sent for more detailed information. Trial Entry Packages One dog for all entries for one day's Elements $75.00 per dog All Saturday Elements refers to Container and Interior All Sunday Elements refers to Exterior and Vehicle in both trial 1 and trial 2 (4 total runs per dog per day) Entry Package does not include Pre-Trials Package entries are available for pre-entries only. Pre-entry deadline is Wednesday, September 27, 2017 Entry Confirmation will be made as soon as practical after receipt of Pre-Entries. If you do not receive your confirmation by the Saturday preceding these events, please notify the Trial Secretary. PLEASE NOTE: Since the location of the odor is not changed during the entire trial, the same handler cannot handle more than one dog per element. If a handler would like to enter more than one dog per element, each dog MUST HAVE A DIFFERENT HANDLER. Awards Placement ribbons will be awarded First through Fourth place in each element in the A and B Sections. A Qualifying ribbon will be awarded to all qualifies. A Title Ribbon will be awarded to dogs who have passed two legs in any element. A Title Rosette will be awarded to dogs who have passed all four elements in a level. Pins will be awarded to dogs who attain their first title per level. Only one pin is awarded per level. VETERINARIAN ON CALL: Advanced Veterinary Care 1021 E 3300 S, Salt Lake City, UT (801) Page 2 of 5

3 Notice to Exhibitors 1. All events are held under the rules and regulations of the United Kennel Club, Inc. By entering this trial exhibitors acknowledge they are familiar with the rules and regulations of this sport. 2. Absolutely no alcoholic beverages or illegal drugs will be allowed on the grounds or building of a licensed UKC event. 3. 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 Event Committee, be asked to leave the show site. In that case, no refund of any fees paid will be made. 4. The UKC Utah Nosework Club, their agents, and their club members assume no responsibility for any loss, damage, or injuries sustained by spectators or exhibitors, to any of their dogs or property, and further assume no responsibility for injury to children not under the control of their parents or guardians. The UKC Nosework Club is not responsible for loss, accidents or theft. 5. Dog and handler teams may arrive anytime after 7:00 A.M. and prior to the morning judge s briefing and walk through. Dog and handler teams not required for further judging may leave. An awards ceremony will be held at the completion of each element. 6. The No Smoking rule will be strictly enforced in the building and areas so designated. 7. Exhibitors and dog owners are expected and required to clean up after their own dogs. Any person witnessing a violation of this rule must report it to the Event Committee. The Event Committee may ask any person violating these rules to leave the event grounds. No refund will be made if the Exhibitor is asked to leave the grounds. 8. The UKC will vigorously support any motel that files a complaint about exhibitors that fail to keep their dogs quiet and/or fail to clean-up after them. In order that the bad conduct does not spoil it for the majority of responsibly exhibitors; UKC will take strong disciplinary action against any offenders. 9. On Saturday, indoor crating will be available. On Sunday, you may crate in your car or in an area away from the trial elements. If you use a shade tent it will need to be removed at the end of the trial day since there will be no overnight security. Please check with the trial committee for information on where a tent can be placed. 10.While being walked on the show grounds, dogs must be kept on a leash no longer than 6 feet in length. A nosework trial is not an activity where dogs should socialize. Red Bandana dogs should be allowed additional space. Longer lines and flexi leashes may be used only during a search. Handlers will be given time to change leashes if needed before the search. 11. Red Bandana dogs: dogs that are dog or people reactive, or environmentally sensitive and need additional space, may wear a red bandana to indicate this. The bandana can be around the dog s neck, or attached to the leash or harness but must be prominently displayed and secure. The bandana placement should not hinder the dog in any way while searching. 12.Bitches in season, pregnant or lactating females may not compete. Sick dogs, dogs coughing, dogs having sutures, bandages or anything indicative of a medical procedure, or dogs obviously in pain will be excused at the judge s discretion. Overnight Parking/Camping will be available at the Legacy Events Center. Please contact them at (801) for reservations. You may video or take photos if you like, though we ask that these not be shared online until after the class is complete. A professional photographer will not be present to take photos Page 3 of 5

4 IMPORTANT INFORMATION PLEASE READ CAREFULLY The Utah UKC Nosework Club highly recommends that all exhibitors become familiar with the rules for UKC Nosework trials. The complete rulebook is available to download from the UKC website: NOTICE: There will be an IABCA Conformation Dog Show, and ASCA dog show, and a LaCross event the same weekend as this Nosework trial. So there will be many people and dogs in the area, please be courteous to those involved in the other activites! Refund Policy: Entry fees will be refunded for bitches in season, and for handlers or dogs which are injured and cannot compete, upon receipt by the Trial Secretary of a request and a letter from your veterinarian. The Trial Secretary must receive the request prior to the trial date. Any requests made after the trial date will not be honored. There will be no refund for dogs that are excused from the trial site on the day of the trial for any reason. Also, if a dog has pre-entered the elements, and fails the corresponding Pre-Trial on either Saturday or Sunday, their entry fees can be refunded. A request in writing by must be sent to the trial secretary at secretary@pawtap.net to receive this refund. Substitution Policy: Substitution of dogs will be allowed. Move Up Policy: Move Ups will be allowed between Trials on the same day, and also between Saturday and Sunday. All dogs must pass a Pre Trial (PT) prior to being eligible to enter an element trial for the corresponding PT odor. If a dog has passed the NACSW Odor Recognition Test for the odor being tested (Birch and Anise for these trials) they DO NOT have to pass a UKC Pre Trial. However, a copy of the record of the ORT pass MUST accompany the entry form. A clear photo copy is acceptable. Without proof of an ORT pass, the team must enter and pass the Pre Trial. GENERAL INFORMATION FOR FILLING OUT THE ENTRY FORMS A and B SECTIONS: Exhibitors must specify on the entry form if they are going to compete in the A or B section for each search. Both sections will have the exact same search. A Section is for teams that are completely new to the sport of Nosework and do not have a title in either UKC or an equivalent title in another organization, such as NACSW. B Section is for all other teams. If you have an equivalent title in another Nosework organization, such as NACSW, you must compete in the B Section. If you are a licensed or professional dog trainer, Nosework instructor, or a person licensed to officiate in Nosework in any organization you must compete in the B section whether or not you have a Nosework title. Once you receive a title you can continue to show in the B section. Entry Forms: The official UKC Nosework Entry form must be used for all entries. Entries to be mailed to Trial Secretary with check payable to Paw Tap Services. For your planning purposes: You need two (2) passes in an element to receive the element title. The Utah UKC Nosework Club is offering four opportunities to earn titles at these trials a Container title, an Interior title, an Exterior title, and a Vehicle title are possible. Water and Snacks will be available to all volunteers. There are many food places close to the Legacy Events Center. You are also welcome to bring a packaged lunch. Lunch will not be provided. Page 4 of 5

5 Utah Hotels/Motels near trial site that will accept dogs Please check with each hotel for their pet policies before you book, as they can frequently change. Hampton Inn & Suites Park Ln, Farmington, UT Hyatt Inn North Union Ave, Farmington, Utah, USA, Directions to the trial site: From the North: Take I-15 toward Salt Lake City. Take EXIT 325 toward Lagoon/Park Dr/Farmington. Turn RIGHT at the light onto PARK LN. Continue west. After the Station Parkway light merge left to left turn lane. Turn left at the light onto 1100 West. Take the third exit from the roundabout and head East on Clark Lane. Turn right on the street after the DMV, which will lead you south around the Legacy Events Center and to the parking lot by Building #3. From the South: Take I-15 North from Salt Lake City. Take the US89 N exit, EXIT 324 toward I-84 E/So Ogden. Take EXIT 395 toward Farmington. Turn LEFT onto PARK LN. Continue west. After the Station Parkway light merge left to left turn lane. Turn left at the light Hampton Inn or S 800 onto 1100 West. Continue south around the roundabout and take the third exit from the roundabout and head East on Clark Lane. Turn W, Woods Cross, UT right on the street after the DMV, which will lead you south around the Legacy Events Center and to the parking lot by Building #3. Cottontree Inn or N 400 E, North Salt Lake, UT Motel S 800 W, Woods Cross, UT or LaQuinta Inn and Suites N, 1200 W, Layton Utah Parking will be on the east side of Building #3 in Lot F. See the attached map of the Legacy Events Center. We can use your help! If you are willing and able to help Steward, it would be greatly appreciated. You can help work an element after your dog has run. Thank you! Trial Cancellations No entry fees will be refunded if the Trial cannot open or be completed by reasons of riots, civil disturbances, fire, an act of God, public emergency, act of public enemy, or any other causes beyond the control of the club, trial committee or trial secretary. Page 5 of 5

6 UKC NOSEWORK TRIAL ENTRY FORM HOST CLUB Dog s UKC permanent reg. UKC TL UKC (PL/LP) # Sex: Date of Birth: Dog s Reg Name: Call Name: Breed of Dog: Search Cue: Alert Behavior: Junior Name: Junior #: (If applicable) Dog owner s name(s): Address: City: State: Postal Code Telephone : Please indicate trial type, level, and section for each class/trial you wish to enter. Total Amount Due $ Form not complete until you have read and signed the waiver on back (or pg. 2). Invalid without signature.

7 1. Nosework trials will include a pre-trial for the levels being run. Dogs need to pass the pre-trial for the level they are competing in. Dogs may be entered prior to passing, but must pass the pre-trial prior to competing that day. If the dog has passed on ORT in the applicable odor please submit a copy of proof. 2. Individual element classes are divided into Levels N - E and further divided into A and B sections depending on the experience of the dog and/or handler. Be sure to check the rules regarding the divisions. For these classes, dogs will only be searching the elements chosen. 3. Full Nosework Trials are divided into Levels N - E and further divided into A and B sections depending on the experience of the dog and/or handler. These trials contain all four elements. Each element passed earns a leg toward a title in that element. 4. Handler Discrimination. One glove will be used and must be provided by the handler. 5. All entries must be submitted on the current Official UKC Nosework Trial Entry Form. 6. Use a separate entry form for each dog entered in a club's event. 7. Nosework events are open to all UKC registered breeds and mixed-breed dogs with a valid Performance Listing/Limited Privilege number/permanent Registration/Temporary Listing. 8. We want you to keep the points earned at UKC Licensed events. Important things to remember: All dogs entering UKC events must be permanently registered, have a valid Temporary Listing Number, or a Performance Listing/Limited Privilege number. Dog not UKC registered? Apply for a Temporary Listing Number (TL) online at or call the Dog Events Department at (269) (TL fees are non-refundable, non-transferable and do not apply to the cost of permanent registration.) All entry forms must be completed and signed. Incorrect information submitted on the entry form may invalidate your wins. WAIVER All events are held under the Official Rules and Regulations of the United Kennel Club. Absolutely no alcoholic beverages, illegal drugs or firearms will be allowed on the grounds or in the buildings on the day of a UKC Licensed event. UKC, its agents and employees, and the host club assume no responsibility for any loss, damage, or injury sustained by spectators or by exhibitors and handlers, or to any of their dogs or property, and further assume no responsibility for injury to children not under the control of their parents or guardians. UKC and the host club are not responsible for loss, accidents or theft. By signing this form, I hereby agree to waive any claim, action, or lawsuit, and further agree to indemnify and hold UKC, the host club, event volunteers, and any approved UKC Judge and/or certifying official harmless from any claims, actions or lawsuits resulting from my participation in this event, and any action, decision or judgment made by any UKC or host club representative or approved Judge/Certifying Official under the official UKC Rules and Regulations governing this event. I acknowledge that the current Official UKC Rules and Regulations for Nosework have been made available to me, and that I am familiar with their contents. My signature indicates that I understand and agree to the above and to abide by all of the current Official UKC Rules and Regulations. I have read and agree to the waiver on this form. Signature of Owner/Handler Date If owner is a minor/signature of Parent or Guardian FO126FBL Rev