2017 BCSA National Specialty Agility Judging Program

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1 2017 BCSA National Specialty Agility Judging Program Border Collie Society of America Officers and Directors President... Linda Ramas Vice-President... Danielle Davis Treasurer...Adrian Smith Recording Secretary...Jamie Jackson-Swanson Corresponding Secretary...Kathy Sours 3821 W Charter Oak Rd, Peoria, IL Board Member...Wade Campbell Board Member... Robert Tainsch Past President...Ronni Delay AKC Delegate... Lisa Pruka Border Collie Society of America Member of the American Kennel Club Agility Trials Tuesday-Thursday, September 5-7, 2017 Event # , , Purina Farms Event Center 300 Checkerboard Loop Gray Summit, MO Carolyn Johnson Lab Tested Secretary Services AKC Annually Licensed Agility Trial Secretary Event Committee Agility Chair Danielle Davis 608 Avalon Ave, Romeoville, IL bdrcol22@aol.com Event Committee Members Kathy Clark, Danielle Davis, Karen Marquardt, Carole Nightingale, Lisa Pruka, Linda Ramas, Mark Solinger, Tricia Solinger Trial Secretary 632 N Forest Ave (Tel) Webster Groves, MO (FAX) carolyn.johnson@labtestedsecretary.com Emergency Info For emergency assistance, call 911. If an emergency occurs at Purina Farms, after calling 911, please call a security guard at , ext 188. Trials will be held indoors on soccer turf Two 85 x 115 rings Permission has been granted by the American Kennel Club for holding this event under American Kennel Club Rules and Regulations. Gina N DiNardo, Secretary Veterinarian On Call John Stoltz DVM, Washington Veterinary Clinic 5585 Highway 100, Washington, MO Directions from trial site: At main gate, turn right onto Hwy MM. Turn rignt onto Hwy100. Take I-44 west to Exit #251 Hwy 100. Continue on Hwy mi to Brookview Dr. Turn right onto Brookview, then right into clinic. Animal Emergency Clinic 9937 Big Bend Blvd, Kirkwood, MO Directions from trial site: Turn right on MM. Turn right on Hwy 100. Take I-44 east toward St Louis. Take Exit #278 and turn right on Big Bend. Clinic is on left past stoplight, 0.25 miles.

2 Judges & Assignments Christie Bowers #64762 Sandra Moody # S Highway 304, Rosanky, TX E Trap Pond Rd, Georgetown, DE Tue Wed Thu STD Bowers Bowers Moody STD Premier Bowers Bowers Moody JWW Bowers Moody Bowers JWW Premier Bowers Moody Bowers T2B --- Moody Bowers FAST --- Bowers Moody Change of Entry As described in Chapter 1, Section 21 of the Regulations for Agility Trials, a dog which is entered in a Novice A class for which it is not eligible may be moved to Novice B. In addition, if notifi cation has been received in writing from the AKC after closing that a dog is not eligible for a class entered, the dog may be moved to the correct class. The request for the move must be made at least 30 minutes prior to the start of the trial. If a VMO or Field Representative at a trial measures a dog into a height other than what they entered, the entry may be changed from Regular to Preferred or from Preferred to Regular, as long as the dog has not run any classes that day. If the dog has already run, the change may be made for the next trial day(s). The exhibitor must provide the Trial Secretary the AKC Agility Measurement Form when requesting the class change. Running Order Class Order - Regular and Preferred will be run together at each height. Tue Rings 1 & 2 Premier STD, Premier JWW, M/X STD, M/X JWW (alternating rings) Wed Ring 1 M/X-Open-Novice FAST, Premier STD, M/X STD, Open STD, Novice STD Ring 2 T2B, M/X JWW, Premier JWW, Open JWW, Novice JWW Thu Ring 1 M/X-Open-Novice FAST, Premier STD, M/X STD, Open STD, Novice STD Ring 2 T2B, M/X JWW, Premier JWW, Open JWW, Novice JWW Jump Order All trials 26, 24, 20, 16, 12 Start Time Briefi ng/walkthrough Trial starts Tue 3:30 pm 4:00 pm Wed Ring 1 7:40 am 8:00 am Ring 2 7:40 am 8:30 am Thu Ring 1 7:40 am 8:00 am Ring 2 7:40 am 8:30 am After Closing Wait List A waiting list (50 run maximum each day) will be maintained for these trials once they have closed on July 28. The waiting list will be active until Tuesday, August 29, 6:00 pm CDT. Any runs that are entered in these trials at closing and pulled before the waiting list deadline will be replaced, if possible, by runs in order on the waiting list, and the exhibitor will be reimbursed in full. If a run is pulled but cannot be replaced, the exhibitor will not receive a refund and the dog will be considered absent for the run. Entry fees for runs on the waiting list that do not get into the trial by the waiting list closing date will be refunded in full. Move-ups For the Sep 5 trials: MOVE-UPS close at 6:00 pm CDT, Tuesday, Aug 29. Move-ups may be sent by regular mail or to the Trial Secretary. If an address is provided with your entry, an confi rmation of the move-up will be sent. For the Sep 6 and Sep 7 trials: MOVE-UPS close 30 minutes after the end of the trials on Tuesday and Wednesday respectively and must be submitted at the trial. Trial Information Ring size: 85 x 110 each (2 rings). Trial hours are 3:00 pm to 30 minutes after the completion of the trial on Tuesday and 7:00 am to 30 minutes after completion of the trials on Wednesday and Thursday. The Event Center is air-conditioned with indoor restrooms. Please bring crates and water for your dogs and clean up supplies. Ex-pens are permitted. ALL CRATES MUST BE ON A MAT. Notice to Exhibitors The safety of the dogs is our primary concern. By entering these trials, 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. The BCSA may cancel this event in extreme weather conditions. Entry fees will not be refunded if the trials cannot be opened or completed by reason of riots, civil disturbance, fi re, an act of God, public emergency, an act of a 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, disqualifi ed, excused, or barred from competition by action of the Event Committee. Entries must be made on Official AKC entry forms or copies and must include the signed Agreement and Rules. Junior Handlers must enter their JH# and complete back of form. Include only AKC titles on entries. Owners are responsible for errors in making out entry forms, whoever may have made such errors. No entry will be refunded in the event of such errors or cancellation of entries after the published closing date. Errors in entries made by the exhibitor cannot be corrected after the closing date except as noted in this premium list. No refunds for duplicate entries. Since bitches in season are not allowed to compete in AKC Agility Trials, the club will refund all but $5.00 of the entry fee per trial for bitches unable to compete for that reason. The Trial Secretary must receive written notifi cation of such a claim for refund by letter handdelivered, ed, or postmarked at least thirty (30) minutes before the trial commences. Returned checks do not constitute a valid entry fee. There is a $20 returned check fee. No refunds will be issued for overpayment of less than $10. 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 trial site. In such case, no refund of any fees paid will be made.

3 All dogs must be on leash or crated at all times except when in the ring or when in the designated agility warm-up area. Electronic timing will be used at these trials. Exhibitors are responsible for being at the ring gate when it is their turn to run. The judge need not wait for any dog holding up a class. The BCSA has no obligation or responsibility for providing service through a public address system or steward for the purpose of calling or locating dogs that are not brought to the ring when required. Dogs under 4 months of age are not permitted on the show grounds of AKC Agility Trials. Exhibitors should follow their veterinarians recommendation to assure their dogs are free of internal and external parasites and any communicable diseases and have appropriate vaccinations. The BCSA does not agree to arbitrate claims as set forth on the Official AKC entry form for this event. No outside food or beverage is allowed on Purina Farms property. Violators will be reported to the AKC. Exhibitors are responsible for cleaning up after their dog(s). Any exhibitor failing to do so may be excused without benefi t of refund if the Event Committee deems the exhibitor to be in violation of this requirement. Dogs may not be left unattended at the Event Center overnight. Dogs may not be left in closed vehicles without proper ventilation. If dogs are found in distress, BCSA will take appropriate action. No professional photography or videotaping is permitted without permission. The BCSA, its Board and Members, and Purina Farms and its employees will not be liable for any loss or injury which may be sustained through disappearance, loss, theft, communicable disease, parasites, injury and/or death of dogs entered in this event. All rules and policies published in the BCSA 2017 General Information Booklet apply to this event. Ringside Crating First-come fi rst-serve crating will be around the rings. Areas will be taped off to designate allowed spaces. Please be considerate of other exhibitors and take only the space needed. The building will be available for setup on Tuesday at 2 pm. Photography Alissa Pet Personalities PO Box 7504, Gurnee, IL Judging Schedule Tuesday, Sep 5, 2017 Event hours: 3:00 pm to 30 minutes after the conclusion of the event. Ring 1 & 2 Judge: Christie Bowers (150) Walkthough and judge s briefi ng for the fi rst class at 3:30 pm. Trial will start at 4 pm. Standard (77) Premier (28) Master/Excellent (49) JWW (73) Premier (28) Master/Excellent (45) Classes will run Premier Standard, Premier JWW, Master/Excellent Standard, Master/Excellent JWW. Wednesday, Sep 6, 2017 Event hours: 7:00 am to 30 minutes after the conclusion of the event. Ring 1 Judge: Christie Bowers (251) Walkthough and judge s briefi ng for the fi rst class at 7:40 am. Trial will start at 8:00 am. FAST (79) Master/Excellent (50) Open (3) Novice (26) Standard (172) Premier (40) Master/Excellent (91) Open (13) Novice (28) Ring 2 Judge: Sandy Moody (238) Walkthough and judge s briefi ng for the fi rst class at 7:40 am. Trial will start at 8:30 am. Time 2 Beat (66) JWW (172) Master/Excellent (89) Premier (37) Open (14) Novice (32)

4 Thursday, Sep 7, 2017 Event hours: 7:00 am to 30 minutes after the conclusion of the event. Ring 1 Judge: Sandy Moody (245) Walkthough and judge s briefi ng for the fi rst class at 7:40 am. Trial will start at 8:00 am. FAST (72) Master/Excellent (45) Open (2) Novice (25) Standard (173) Premier (41) Master/Excellent (89) Open (12) Novice (31) Ring 2 Judge: Christie Bowers (239) Walkthough and judge s briefi ng for the fi rst class at 7:40 am. Trial will start at 8:30 am. Time 2 Beat (66) JWW (173) Master/Excellent (88) Premier (38) Open (11) Novice (36) Ribbons and Awards Rosette Prizes Rosettes will be awarded to First Place through Fourth Place in each jump height in each class. Qualifying rosettes will be awarded to all dogs receiving a qualifying score. Dogs must qualify to receive placement rosettes. 1st place... Blue 3rd place...yellow 2nd place... Red 4th place... White Qualifying... Green New MACH title...rosette and bar New PACH title...rosette and bar New PAX title...bar New title...rosette Trophy Prizes 1st place in each class/jump height - Wednesday...Slip lead 1st place in each class/jump height - Thursday... Stained Glass item 2nd-4th place in each class/jump height - Wednesday/Thursday...Toy High In Trial (each trial)... $35 Clean Run gift certifi cate Reserve High In Trial (each trial)... $20 Clean Run gift certifi cate Overall High In Trial (2 trials)... Chair, Martingale leash, $50 Clean Run gift certifi cate Reserve Overall High In Trial (2 trials)...martingale leash, $50 Clean Run gift certifi cate Purina is pleased to be the official sponsor. Purina. Chosen by Champions. Wednesday and Thursday only Class winners... Purina Pro Plan Slip Lead High In Trial...Purina Barrel Bag High In Trial Standard classes... Purina Pro Plan Barrel Bag High In Trial JWW classes... Purina Pro Plan Barrel Bag All Purina prizes, if not awarded in the ring, must be picked up during the event at the Pro Plan booth. Presentation of the winning ribbon is required. Purina reserves the right to make prize substitutions of equal or greater value in the event a specifi c listed prize is not available. High In Trial 10 points for each qualifying run in Standard, JWW, FAST, and T2B. In the event of a tie, the fastest yps for Standard will determine the winner. Overall High In Trial Score will be determined by totaling points from the trials on Wednesday and Thursday (Tuesday s trial will not be included). The fastest average yps for Standard will determine the winner in the event of a tie. Premier is not included in the HIT calculations. High In Trial Standard /JWW will go to the dog with the highest qualifying score, ties broken by fastest yps. Premier is not included.

5 Accommodations HOST HOTELS: Holiday Inn at Six Flags, I-44 at Allenton, Eureka, MO (I-44, Exit 261) , Comfort Inn, 1320 Thornton St, Pacifi c, MO (I-44, Exit 257) $10/day per pet, 2 dog limit Additional hotels: America s Best Inn at Six Flags, 1725 West 5th St, Eureka, MO (Exit 261) $5/day per dog Eureka Super 8, 1733 West Fifth St, Eureka, MO (I-44, Exit 261) $10/day per dog Wildwood Town Center Hotel, 2801 Fountain Place, Wildwoos, MO $25/day per dog Drury Inn, I-44 and Hwy 141, Valley Park, MO (I-44, Exit 272) , $10 cleaning fee, $10/day per dog, 2 dog limit Best Western Plus, 2621 East Fifth St, Washington, MO $15/day per dog, 2 dog limit Super 8 St Clair, 1010 S Outer Road St, St Clair, MO (I-44, Exit 240) , Budget Lodging, 866 S Outer Road, St Clair, MO (I-44, Exit 240) No pet fee if you stay 2 nights NOTE: Some motels may charge a pet fee or have limits on size. Please check the BCSA website for Host Hotel Policies. RVs Purina s spacious camping area south of the Event Center accommodates all size RV s and has electrical and water hook-ups. RV Parking pre-registration must be postmarked by July 31. No refunds after July 31. Camping will be $35/night ($30/night if more than 4 nights). Registration form and online registration available at accommodations/ Please contact Sharon Eklund for additional information at gchbcs@ aol.com. RV Rentals are available. See for information. Directions From North/East/South: Take I-44 to Gray Summit/Hwy 100 Exit 253. Turn east on Hwy 100. After approximately ½ mile, turn left on MM at gas station. The new entrance to Purina Farms is approximately ½ mile on left, just past the herding fi elds. From West: Take I-70 to Hwy 47, Exit 193. Take Hwy 47 south to Hwy 100. Continue on 100 to I-44 east. Take I-44 east one exit to Gray Summit. Follow directions above. Guest Rules Building Hours Regular building hours are 6 a.m. 6 p.m. unless otherwise posted. Clean-up Exhibitors are responsible for cleaning up after their dogs. This includes properly disposing of waste and using designated relief areas and the public x-pen area on the East side of the Gateway Hall for all elimination needs. Designated stations throughout the facility should be used appropriately (i.e. watering station should not be used for waste or other materials) RV Lots There is a nightly charge for use of full-service RV spots. Reservations should be made through the club/ group or organization hosting the event. All RV exhibitors are asked to check-in upon their arrival with a club member. Show grounds open at noon or 3p.m. on the designated set-up day for the event depending on what is refl ected in the rental contract. Any RVs arriving before that time will have to park in an open spot in the overfl ow RV lot or at the Outdoor Agility Field. Quiet hours are from 11p.m. 6a.m. No RVs may move during designated quiet hour. Spaces in the overfl ow RV lot (#11-44), near the main show fi eld, are free and fi rst-come; fi rst served. Each spot offers electric (30amp and 50amp) at no cost. Rentals in the overfl ow lot should be dropped in any open spot. The rental company is responsible for notifying the renter of the space #. Space #s 1-10 are reserved for events taking place in the main show fi eld, and are always reserved for earthdog activities taking place at the Go To Ground dens unless permission is given otherwise by Purina Farms management. Only cars (max of 2) affiliated with the RVs parked in the spots will be allowed to park in the same spot in the RV lot. Any cars not affiliated with the RVs in the spots will be asked to move or be towed at the owner s expense. In case of a medical emergency in the RV lot in the evening or after hours, exhibitors needing medical attention should leave the lights on their RVs allowing the response team to easily identify the appropriate vehicle. If you choose to grill near your camper, then please let the coals burn out overnight, bag them the next day and put them in a trash barrel. For safety reasons, no campfi res are allowed on the property. In case of inclement weather, see the inclement weather procedures section of the rules. Vehicles Exhibitors may not bring or use motorized vehicles on the property unless a medical condition requires the use of one. Documentation must be presented upon request by Purina Farms staff. A club can rent motorized vehicles for Club use to help shuttle exhibitors around the property Golf carts may not be parked on sidewalks. Grooming 20 amps of electric service available per assigned space All grooming in The Great Hall must be on 4mil plastic that covers the fl oor. Please assess grooming tables to make sure they won t damage facility fl oors. Rubber caps for the tables are available if tables appear like they will damage the fl ooring. Purina Farms provides complimentary equipment for conformation, obedience, rally and agility. All food and beverages Need to be purchased through the on-site food service and catering company. No outside food or beverage, or outside food service/catering company, is allowed on the Purina Farms property (Unless Club receives written permission from Purina Farms management) Any violation will be reported to the AKC or the appropriate sanctioned organization/group of the event Crating Crating in The Great Hall is determined by the Club/Group/Organization hosting the event. It will not be dictated or enforced by Purina Farms. All crates must be on a solid type of matting that won t allow liquids or other substances to seep through on to the fl oor Security and overnight crating is at the Club s discretion Dogs may only stay overnight in the facility if the Club/Group/Organization has arranged for overnight security through Purina Farms. It is at the discretion of the Club/Group/Organization hosting the event. Any dog staying overnight in the building must have a notecard on its crate clearly displaying a cell phone number of the owner and/handler in case of emergency. Exhibitors may not be in the building after the building closes for the night at either 10p.m. or 11p.m. as posted. Dogs No dogs are allowed, except for service dogs: In the Checkerboard Café, on the second fl oor of the Purina Event Center (unless given prior permission) and in any restroom or human bathing area. All dogs are required to be on-leash at Purina Farms at all times (except when crated or as required to be judged) No swimming (dogs and people) allowed in any ponds on the property No dogs should be left unattended in the off-leash exercise areas or the public outdoor x-pens around

6 the property Parking No parking is allowed in the following areas: Fire lanes, inside either Hall (No vehicles are allowed to drive inside either hall) or on the sidewalks leading into either Hall except where loading and unloading is designated. In addition, no driving is allowed on sidewalks. Driving or parking on any grass at Purina Farms is prohibited All exhibitors must abide by the 15-minute unloading/loading parking time limit designated around the Purina Event Center Supplies Duct tape may not be used in the building. Only painter s tape and gaffer s tape can be used on the fl oor and walls of the facility. General No helium balloons in either Hall. Balloons can be used in the Founder s Room for special events (with approval from the Director of Purina Farms). No glitter or confetti allowed in the facility. Alcohol may not be brought to the Purina Farms Visitor Center. Any exceptions need to be preapproved by Purina Farms management. Purina Farms is a family friendly property and public intoxication is prohibited. No exercise pens allowed around the front and back of the Purina Event Center or the grassy area adjacent to the East side of the Gateway Hall. Overall, exercise pens around the perimeter of the entire building are strongly discouraged. Any exercise pens on designated grassy areas should not have a fl ooring/covering to prevent damage to the grass. All veterinary exams, tests, and medical procedures must take place only in the Service Center. All exhibitors and their dogs must remain on the part of the property owned by Purina Farms. Trespassing on Purina Animal Nutrition property is forbidden. Purina Farms and Purina Animal Nutrition are not affiliated. Property map showing divisions can be provided upon request. ochildren under the age of 12 must be accompanied by an adult at all times, when on the grounds (including the Purina Farms Visitor Center and especially on the balcony at the Purina Event Center). Exhibitors accept personal liability with respect to any claim made in respect to any damage or injury caused by their dog/s or dogs in their possession. No selling of puppies or dogs on the premises. Smoking, including the use of electronic cigarettes, is prohibited in buildings. No hunting, tent camping or swimming is allowed. Weapons of any kind, illegal drugs and fi reworks are not permitted on the premises. Special Notes: Purina Event Center staff reserves the right to refuse entry to any party/person or animal and retains the right to remove any person or persons and/or any animal from the premises in order to ensure the safety of any and all visitors, including dogs and cats. Exhibitors indemnify Purina, the affiliated person/s or businesses conducting the event, against any and all claims of arising that may be leveled against them, jointly or severally, in respect to any damage, injury or loss to persons, pets and/ or property. Inclement Weather In the event a severe weather or tornado warning is issued for the immediate area, Site Security will notify the Purina Farms management team. The team will notify guests, participants and exhibitors of an impending weather event via the public address system and via the storm siren and announcements outside the building. Guests, visitors and exhibitors will be asked to seek cover in designated areas marked as severe weather shelter areas. Designated areas include the center hallway of the Purina Event Center, the inside wall of Gateway Hall and the South stairwell. After the weather event ends, Purina Farms management teams will announce all clear. If weather is extreme after-hours, then security will unlock the Purina Event Center to allow campers to come into the building with dogs at any time. The service center is also open 24/7 for campers to seek shelter. Should the weather look threatening, Purina Farms Security will go around the RV lot to notify campers to seek shelter. Security will also visit the outdoor competition areas around the property to let exhibitors know there is a threat. Important Contact Numbers Security (24 hours) Nestle Purina Headquarters Security (24 hours) Purina Farms Boles Fire Protection District Meramec Ambulance District Washington Veterinary Clinic, Dr. John Stoltz Pacifi c Animal Hospital (24 hours) St. Louis Animal Emergency Clinic (24 hours) Franklin County Sheriff Department St. John s Mercy Hospital Feed your breed. Feeding Purina supports the future of your breed. Feeding high-quality nutrition every day can help support a strong, healthy future not only for your dogs, but for your entire breed. As a Purina Pro Club member, each time you send in weight circles for participating Purina brand dog foods, Purina will donate 10% of the value to help the future of your breed. Since 2002, the Purina Parent Club Partnership program has raised more than $5 million to support canine health research, education and rescue efforts. Learn more at purinaproclub.com/ppcp Trademarks arks owned by Société des Produits Nestlé S.A., Vevey, Switzerland. Printed in U.S.A.