Agility Regulations. 10th Edition - May Agility Dog Association of Australia Ltd. Promoting International Agility, the Global Dog Sport

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1 Agility Regulations 10th Edition - May 2017 Agility Dog Association of Australia Ltd ABN Promoting International Agility, the Global Dog Sport

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3 Agility Regulations of the Agility Dog Association of Australia Ltd As of 1 May Copyright February 2017, Agility Dog Association of Australia Ltd (ADAA). Tenth edition. All rights reserved, printed in Australia. No part of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means without permission in writing from the Agility Dog Association of Australia Ltd.

4 The sport of Dog Agility started in the late 1970 s in England as a sort of half-time show. Agility is now one of the biggest dog sports in world. Agility is similar to Equestrian Show Jumping. It is a sequence of obstacles (including, but not limited to: Hurdles, Tunnels, Dog-Walks, A-Frames, See-Saws and Weave Poles) which the dog and handler team must try and negotiate without Fault within a Standard Course Time (SCT). The dog who completes the obstacles correctly within the time set will achieve a Clear Round. In competition, dogs run without leads or collars; you direct the dog around the course using verbal commands, body language, hand signals and encouragement. Both sides of the partnership, handler and dog are equally important in Agility, teamwork being the key to success. This sport is for everyone - male and female, young and old. The sport is for all dogs also - whether they are big or small, purebred or mixed. Best of all, Agility is lots of fun. When taught patiently, dogs absolutely love to do Agility. Agility is one of the best confidence builders there is. Dogs develop more coordination, strength, and improve their Obedience skills. You gain a much better understanding of the way your dog thinks, and the dog may also understand you better. The Agility Dog Association of Australia Ltd (ADAA) was formed in 1994 to promote the sport of international style Agility to all dog owners and to encourage the public to involve their pets more in fun activities. ADAA also formulates rules and guidelines for the conduct of Agility competitions by clubs as well as maintaining its own web site at ADAA, on an as required basis, conducts Judges training from time to time. Agility and Jumping Tests, Individual Games (one dog), Pairs Games (two dogs) and Team Games (three or more dogs) are designed for the enjoyment of the handler, the dog, and for spectator appeal, within the constraints of safety. Association members come from a diverse background, but all share a common love for dogs and enjoy the sport of Agility. As a member of ADAA, you will enjoy meeting the other members of the Association at training and competition, and will learn more about Agility and dogs in general. ADAA offers equality to all dogs and the chance to be competing in fun activities within a relatively short period of time. All correspondence to: The Secretary Agility Dog Association of Australia Ltd PO Box 2212 Gailes Qld 4300 Mob secretary@adaa.com.au Web Page:

5 Table of Contents SECTION 1 - INTRODUCTION 5 1. General Provisions 5 2. Types of Events 7 3. Dog Registers 7 4. Performance Programmes 7 SECTION 2 GENERAL REGULATIONS Application of General Regulations Certificates Judging Stewarding Ascertaining Eligibility to Enter a Class Definition of Tests and Games Invitation and Challenge Events Classes Standards Course Design Scoring and Placing Marking Additional Regulations Training and Rewarding in the Ring Timing and the Start/Finish Line Rules for Gamblers Rules for Snooker Rules for Steeplechase 58 ADAA Agility Regulations Document Number: POL-AR-001/16 1 February 2017

6 Table of Contents (cont) 23. Guidelines for Common Individual Games Guidelines for Common Pairs Games Guidelines for Common Team Games 63 SECTION 3 COMBINED PROGRAMME (CP) CP Titles Standards within the CP and Eligibility to Enter each Standard Obstacles for the CP Rates of Travel for Tests within the CP Rates of Travel for Pairs/Team Games within the CP 69 SECTION 4 INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMME (IP) IP Titles Standards within the IP and Eligibility to Enter each Standard Obstacles for the IP Rates of Travel for Tests within the IP Rates of Travel for Individual Games within the IP 76 SECTION 5 REGULAR PROGRAMME (RP) Course Design and the Judge RP Titles Standards within the RP and Eligibility to Enter each Standard Obstacles for the RP Rates of Travel for Tests within the RP Rates of Travel for Individual Games within the RP 84 ADAA Agility Regulations - 2 -

7 Table of Contents (cont) SECTION 6 JUNIOR PROGRAMME General Information Junior Membership and Dog Registration Course Design and the Judge Junior Handler Owned & Trained (JHOT) Titles Junior Handler Awards Standards within the JP and Eligibility to Enter each Standard Restrictions on a Junior Entering Classes Across the Four Programmes Prizes and Placings within the JP Refusals and Wrong Course within the JP Obstacles for the JP Rates of Travel for Tests within the JP 93 SECTION 7 HANDLER AWARDS Handler Awards IP and RP 95 SECTION 8 JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS Junior Achievement Awards 98 SECTION 9 DOG REGISTRATION Dog Registration within the Various Programmes Using Titles Achieved in the CP to be Eligible for a Title in the RP or IP Using Titles Achieved on the IPR to be Eligible for a Title in the RP Using Clear Round and/or Qualifying Certificates Achieved on the IPR to be Eligible for a Title in the RP Using Titles Achieved on the RPR to be Eligible for a Title in the IP 102 ADAA Agility Regulations Document Number: POL-AR-001/16 1 February 2017

8 Table of Contents (cont) 60. Using Clear Round & Qualifying Certificates Achieved on the RPR to be Eligible for a Title in the IP Title Conversion Table for the IP Title Conversion Table for the RP Clear Round Certificate Table Qualifying Certificate Table Clear Round Certificate Conversion Table Qualifying Certificate Conversion Table 107 SECTION 10 OBSTACLES Obstacle Types Obstacle Descriptions Guidelines for Obstacle Construction 118 SECTION 11 NOTES Notes 135 ADAA Agility Regulations - 4 -

9 SECTION 1 - INTRODUCTION 1. General Provisions The purpose of these Regulations is to provide a set of instructions and rules to be followed at a sanctioned competition (Competition) held with the approval of the Agility Dog Association of Australia Ltd (ADAA). These Agility Regulations will be applicable in toto from 1 May Definition Dog Agility is a physical sport that requires timing and teamwork between handler and dog. The dog may be pedigree or non-pedigree. It comprises of dog and handler working together where the handler s athletic ability to run and direct the dog at speed over and through various obstacles is tested. Courses are to be designed for enjoyment by the handler, the dog, and for spectator appeal, within the constraints of safety. 1.2 Aims and Purpose The aim of the sport of Dog Agility is to foster and strengthen the bond between dog and handler so they can work as a team navigating a series of obstacles at speed without fault, while the handler maintains directional control. The handler s fitness and flexibility to run with a smooth flowing action while demonstrating, strategy, timing and accuracy to turn precisely (to assist and direct the dog) is as important as the handler s training skills (including distance handling) and ability to utilise the dog s intelligence, strength, stamina and agility. The safety of competitors along with the health and wellbeing of the dog is to remain a high priority at all times. Good sportsmanship must be exhibited at all times. 1.3 Clubs Affiliated clubs, non-affiliated clubs, groups and other entities (Clubs) must seek approval from ADAA to host a Competition. Clubs will be required to abide by all ADAA Policies when seeking approval to hold a sanctioned ADAA Agility competition or any other Agility event/demonstration. ADAA Agility Regulations Document Number: POL-AR-001/16 1 February 2017

10 At a Competition, Clubs must only organise and allow the running of Agility/ Jumping Tests and Games as per these Regulations and offer Clear Round, International, Junior Handler Owned & Trained (JHOT), and/or Qualifying Certificates as appropriate. Any deviation from this will require specific written approval from ADAA. 1.4 Decisions Decisions of the Committee of a Club conducting a Competition shall be subject to appeal to ADAA. The Memorandum and Articles of Association and Regulations of ADAA shall apply to all Agility/Jumping Tests or Games and to any Club conducting the Competition and in the event of any inconsistency the Memorandum and Articles of Association of ADAA shall prevail. 1.5 Membership and Registration All handler(s) and owner(s) of any dog competing at a Competition must be current financial members of ADAA, bound by its Memorandum and Articles of Association, Policies, Rules and Regulations. All dogs entered in a Competition must be appropriately registered with ADAA. 1.6 Competitors These Regulations make reference to Handlers, Owners, Dogs and Competitors: A Dog is any dog (neutered or not) that is within the precinct of the Competition. A Handler is any person who handles/controls a dog around a course. An Owner is the ADAA registered owner of the dog. A Competitor refers to the combined Handler and Dog team. 1.7 Judges Management Committee The Judges Management Committee performs as a Sub-Committee to assist the Director Judging to provide management and governance to ADAA Judges and ensure Judges operate within the framework and legal requirements set by the Board of Directors. 1.8 Judges ADAA is responsible for training and appointing Judges capable of officiating at Competitions. Judges are classified into levels of competency. Clubs must ensure that those invited to Judge are registered and currently approved by ADAA. A list of approved Judges can be found on the ADAA web site or by contacting the ADAA s Director Judging. ADAA Agility Regulations - 6 -

11 1.9 Stewards Stewards facilitate the running of a Competition and maintain the various records required to undertake a Competition. Clubs must ensure that Stewards are competent and capable of undertaking the duties to which they have been appointed Rules and Regulations Competitors, Judges and Clubs at all Competitions must comply, in the following order of priority, with the Memorandum and Articles of Association of ADAA, ADAA s Policies, these Agility Regulations and the Judges Regulations Competition Entry Forms ADAA reserves the right to approve the use of a third party to facilitate on-line entry. If a third-party is used, in all cases the Rules, Regulations and Policies of ADAA take precedence over that of the third party sub-contracted to deliver a service. 2. Types of Events Competitions comprise Events that include Agility Tests (in which Competitors attempt, in order, the course utilising Contact Obstacles, as set by the Judge), Jumping Tests (in which Competitors attempt, in order, the course excluding Contact Obstacles, as set by the Judge) and Games (events other than Tests with Individual Competitors, Pairs and Teams). 3. Dog Registers ADAA has two (2) Dog Registers, the International Programme Register (IPR) and the Regular Programme Register (RPR). All Dogs entered in a Competition must be on either the IPR or the RPR and may only enter events appropriate for their register. Dogs registered on the IPR may only compete in the International Programme (IP), Combined Programme (CP) and/or Junior Programme (JP). Dogs registered on the RPR may only compete in the Regular Programme (RP), CP and/or JP. 4. Performance Programmes ADAA has four (4) performance programmes within these Regulations. The four programmes are designated the International Programme (IP), Regular Programme (RP), Junior Programme (JP) and the Combined Programme (CP). ADAA Agility Regulations Document Number: POL-AR-001/16 1 February 2017

12 4.1 Overview of the International Programme (IP) The IP is the primary programme of ADAA and is supported through the Elementary and Starters Standards within the CP. Clubs must make a request in writing to ADAA to seek approval, should they wish to hold a Competition that excludes the IP or Elementary/ Starters Events. The IP offers the highest (and usual) level of performance and competition. Only a Dog on the IPR may compete within the IP and/or represent ADAA in international competition. The IP includes Agility Tests, Jumping Tests and Individual Games. The IP has its own Titling system that is independent and separate from the RP and JP, however recognises Titles issued through the CP. The specific details of the IP are defined within Section 4 of these Regulations. 4.2 Overview of the Regular Programme (RP) The RP offers a level of performance and competition without the more rigorous demands of the sport. Only a Dog on the RPR may compete within the RP. A Dog on the RPR may not represent ADAA in any international competition. The RP includes Agility Tests, Jumping Tests and Individual Games. The RP has its own Titling system that is independent and separate from the IP and JP, however recognises Titles issued through the CP. The specific details of the RP are defined within Section 5 of these Regulations. 4.3 Overview of the Combined Programme (CP) The CP allows Dogs on the IPR and RPR to compete with and against each other in Tests and Team Games. The CP includes Agility Tests, Jumping Tests and Pairs and Team Games. Within the CP, Dogs on the IPR may be competing with and/or against Dogs on the RPR. The specific details of the CP are defined within Section 3 of these Regulations. ADAA Agility Regulations - 8 -

13 4.4 Overview of the Junior Programme (JP) The JP is designed to encourage Junior Members to enter the sport through a Programme that allows them to compete against Handlers of a similar age. The JP includes Agility Tests and Jumping Tests. There are no Individual and/or Team Games within the JP. The specific details of the JP are defined within Section 6 of these Regulations. ADAA Agility Regulations Document Number: POL-AR-001/16 1 February 2017

14 SECTION 2 GENERAL REGULATIONS 5. Application of General Regulations The following General Regulations apply to all four Performance Programmes, unless otherwise stated. 6. Certificates 6.1 Clear Round Certificates A Clear Round Certificate signed by the Judge (or delegate as approved by ADAA) shall be available to each Competitor who gained a Clear Round (no Course and/or Time Faults) in an Agility/Jumping Test within the IP, RP, CP or JP at a Competition. A Competitor that has been Eliminated, Dismissed or Withdrawn, or participated as Not For Competition (NFC), cannot receive a Clear Round Certificate. 6.2 Junior Handler Owned & Trained (JHOT) Certificates A JHOT Certificate signed by the Judge (or delegate as approved by ADAA) shall be available to each registered JHOT Competitor that gained a Clear Round (no Course and/or Time Faults) in an Agility/Jumping Test within the CP, IP, RP or JP at a Competition. A registered JHOT Competitor that completes a Test with no Total Faults (no Course and/or Time Faults) will be eligible to receive a Clear Round Certificate for use towards IP, RP and/or JP Titles and Junior Handler Awards (JHA s), Handler Awards and/or Junior Achievement Awards (as applicable) and also receive a JHOT Certificate for use towards JHOT Titles. JHOT Certificates are not awarded for Games. A Competitor that has been Eliminated, Dismissed or Withdrawn, or participated as Not For Competition (NFC), cannot receive a JHOT Certificate. 6.3 Qualifying Certificates Qualifying Certificates are awarded within the IP and the RP for Individual Games, and within the CP for Pairs and Team Games. A Competitor that has been Eliminated, Dismissed or Withdrawn cannot receive a Qualifying Certificate. ADAA Agility Regulations

15 6.3.1 Qualifying Certificates Individual Games A Qualifying Certificate signed by the Judge (or delegate as approved by ADAA) shall be available to each Competitor that gained a Clear Round (no Course and/or Time Faults), or has reached the benchmark/criteria set by the Judge and announced at, or before, the Judge s brief, in an Open Individual Game within the IP or a Regular-Open (RO) Individual Game within the RP, conducted at a Competition. See Regulations 6.3.2, and for specific Regulations regarding Gamblers, Snooker and Steeplechase respectively Qualifying Certificates Gamblers For a Gamblers Qualifying Certificate to be issued the Game must be conducted in accordance with Regulation Qualifying Certificates Snooker For a Snooker Qualifying Certificate to be issued the Game must be conducted in accordance with Regulation Qualifying Certificates Steeplechase For a Steeplechase Qualifying Certificate to be issued the Game must be conducted in accordance with Regulation 22. Note that at a major event such as the National Grand Prix, ADAA may choose to run Steeplechase for a purse (prize money) and in such case no Qualifying Certificates can be issued Qualifying Certificates Pairs A Qualifying Certificate signed by the Judge (or delegate as approved by ADAA) shall be available to each Competitor in a Pair that has reached the benchmark/criteria set by the Judge and announced at, or before, the Judge s brief, in a Combined-Open Pairs Game within the CP conducted at a Competition under the following conditions: Scoring and Marking for the event is within Regulations 15 and 16 respectively (eg Classic Pairs Game as described at Regulation 24.4), and both Competitors in the partnership receive a Clear Round; or Scoring and Marking for the event is not within Regulations 15 and 16 respectively (eg Boxed Pairs, Strategic Pairs etc) neither Competitor receives an Elimination/Dismissal/Withdrawal and both Competitors have achieved the benchmark/criteria announced by the Judge at, or before, the Judge s brief Qualifying Certificates Teams A Qualifying Certificate signed by the Judge (or delegate as approved by ADAA) shall be available to each Competitor in a Team that has reached the benchmark/criteria set by the Judge and announced at, or before, the Judge s brief, in a Combined-Open Team Game within the CP conducted at a Competition under the following conditions: ADAA Agility Regulations Document Number: POL-AR-001/16 1 February 2017

16 Scoring and Marking for the event is within Regulations 15 and 16 respectively (eg Classic Team Game as described at Regulation 25.2), no Dog on the Team receives an Elimination/Dismissal/Withdrawal, the whole Team receives a maximum of five Course Faults, and the Team was under the SCT; or Scoring and Marking for the event is not within Regulations 15 and 16 respectively, or when using Time plus Faults scoring and all Competitors in the Team have achieved the benchmark/criteria announced by the Judge at, or before, the Judge s brief. If any one Dog is Eliminated/Dismissed/Withdrawn, then no member of the Team can qualify. 6.4 International Certificates International Certificates will only be awarded within the IP. An International Certificate is also a Clear Round Certificate. An International Certificate signed by the Judge (or delegate as approved by ADAA) shall only be available to each Handler who received a Clear Round and also placed in the top 5% of Dogs that competed (rounded up to the nearest whole number) in an Advanced Agility/Jumping Test at a Competition. Dogs that achieve a Clear Round (no Course Faults and no Time Faults) in an Advanced Agility/Jumping Test, but do not place high enough to achieve an International Certificate, will be issued a Clear Round Certificate. A Dog that has been Eliminated, Dismissed or Withdrawn cannot receive an International Certificate. 7. Judging Judges are required to officiate within the realm of these Agility Regulations, within the requirements of the Judges Regulations and in accordance with their approval from ADAA to Judge. ADAA may appoint Trainee Judges to officiate Agility/Jumping Tests and/or Games (within all four Performance Programmes), except those rounds that are National Grand Prix Challenge Events and/or Medallion Stakes rounds. In such instances the contracted Judge has full authority, will be responsible for the conduct of the Ring and may override any decision made by the Trainee Judge. At a Competition, a person engaged to Judge may compete in a Test or Game that he/she is not judging. Judges must ensure they are aware that a conflict of interest may arise if they judge a Dog they train or that is owned/trained by a person that lives under the same roof. ADAA Agility Regulations

17 ADAA Judges at all Levels (other than Trainees) are in full control of their Ring with regards to ensuring the Rules and Regulations are upheld. Specifically, they are in control of Stewards, course building, safety and making judging decisions as to performance calls (contact was missed or not, bar was displaced contrasted with bar blown down by the wind, missed Weave Poles etc). A member of the Judges Management Committee (JMC) may, within the realms of the Judges Regulations and/or ADAA s Policies and Rules, provide feedback and/or assistance to a Judge. This feedback may be provided on the day of Competition or at a later date. In an Agility/Jumping Test, the Judge alone shall observe and determine Course Faults. No flag Stewards are to be used. No video or other means of instant replay shall be utilised in Tests or Games to determine Course and/or Time Faults. The Judge s decision on scoring shall be final. Notwithstanding, the ADAA Board may, from time to time, release specific rules for use at the National Grand Prix, or any National or International Event in regards to the use of a Chief Judge and ability to review a Judge s call or scoring outcome. A Handler may seek clarification from a Judge regarding a decision made for an Event in which he/she is entered. The content of the clarification may include a judging call and/or interpretation of a Regulation. When seeking clarification the Handler must not interfere with the running of the Ring, and must request to speak to the Judge via the Scribe or Scorekeeper or wait until the Judge is at a break for a course or height change. The Judge is under no obligation to act or explain the decision when a clarification is requested. Common courtesies are to be adhered to by all parties involved. Where a Handler, who is entered in an event, believes that a Judge has misinterpreted a Regulation to the extent that it has affected the issue of a Clear Round, Qualifying or International Certificate and/or placing(s), the Handler may lodge a Competition Complaint form in accordance with ADAA s Complaints and Grievance Policy. A Handler may not lodge a complaint about a subjective judging call (eg missed contact). A Judge has no obligation or requirement to watch any video replay that may be presented. A Complaint may only be lodged by a Handler that competed in the Event in question, within the IP, RP or CP and, in the case of a Handler under the age of 18 years, must be lodged by the Handler s parent or guardian. To protect the integrity of the Junior Programme, under no circumstances will a Competition Complaint form be accepted with respect to an Event within the Junior Programme. ADAA Agility Regulations Document Number: POL-AR-001/16 1 February 2017

18 8. Stewarding Stewards must ensure they are aware that a conflict of interest may arise if they Scribe or Scorekeep for a Dog they own, train or that is owned/trained by a person that lives under the same roof. All Stewards come under the direct control of the Judge during the running of a Class, but are usually appointed by the Club s Competition Secretary. When using Electronic Timing, Agility and Jumping Tests are required to utilise a Scribe, a Scorekeeper and a Call Steward. A Scribes-Runner is not mandatory but may, in some circumstances, improve ring efficiency. A Scribes-Runner is usually required if the Scorekeeper is not sitting within arm s reach of the Scribe. A Timekeeper is mandatory when using manual timing. A Timekeeper is not mandatory when using Electronic Timing, but in such case the Scribe must be positioned within proximity to the start (refer to Regulation 19). Games use the same Stewards as required for Agility/Jumping Tests with the exception of those Games that only require the recording of a time. In such case, there may be no requirement for both a Scribe and Scorekeeper. As with Tests, a Call Steward is mandatory for Games. 9. Ascertaining Eligibility to Enter a Class For the purpose of ascertaining the eligibility to enter the appropriate Standard at a Competition all Clear Round and Qualifying Certificates up to and including three (3) days before the date on which entries close (not including close of late entries up to and including the day of Competition) shall count. As soon as a Title application is submitted to ADAA and/or an ADAA Judge, then the Dog is no longer eligible to enter the lower Standard. If the Title application has been submitted to a Judge then any Certificates achieved from the following day may be used towards the next Title, subject to the Title application subsequently being approved by the ADAA Secretary (or delegate). Should the ADAA Secretary (or delegate) find an error with the application, any certificates achieved after handing the Title application to the Judge may not be used towards the next/higher Title. Note: Judges must place their name, date and the time they accepted the Title application on the form and must forward all Certificates with the form (except in the case of Handler Awards) to the ADAA Secretary or delegate. ADAA Agility Regulations

19 10. Definition of Tests and Games 10.1 Agility Test These Tests include a minimum of any two and a maximum of any three Contact Obstacles (Dog-Walk, A-frame and See-Saw) and utilise scoring and marking as per Regulations 15 and 16 respectively. As a minimum, the Dog is required to negotiate at least two Contact Obstacles (any combination, including the same piece twice). In total, the Dog cannot be asked to negotiate more than three Contact Obstacles (any combination, as long as it is not the same piece more than twice). The Weave Poles (set of 12) must be used, with the exception of Combined-Elementary (CE), and Junior-Elementary (JE) Standards, but only once per Agility Test Jumping Test These Tests always exclude Contact Obstacles (Dog-Walk, A-frame and See- Saw) and utilise scoring and marking as per Regulations 15 and 16 respectively. The Weave Poles (set of 12) must be used, with the exception of Combined-Elementary (CE), and Junior-Elementary (JE) Standards, but only once per Jumping Test Games Games are events, other than those that comprise the running of Agility and Jumping Tests utilising Scoring and Marking as per Regulations 15 and 16 respectively. However, Regulations 15.4, 16.3, 16.4 and 16.5 apply to all Games. Apart from the specific rules of Snooker, Gamblers and Steeplechase, which are detailed within these Regulations, Handlers are often required (in a short time frame) to understand the rules, skills and strategies of how to best play an Individual or Team Game and how to best take advantage of its rules (within the time frame given). Games (Individual, Pairs and Team events) can use either 6 or 12 Weave Poles or, in some cases, no Weave Poles at all. Individual Games are Games in which Competitors compete on an individual basis, not as a member of a team. Games that have their rules and/or benchmark based primarily on luck or the decision of spectators to enable qualifying may not be used. ADAA Agility Regulations Document Number: POL-AR-001/16 1 February 2017

20 Individual Games (including Gamblers, Snooker and Steeplechase) are played within both the IP and RP, but not the CP or JP. Individual Games within the IP are always played at Open Standard. Individual Games within the RP are always played at Regular-Open (RO) Standard. Individual Games include but are not limited to Gamblers, Snooker and Steeplechase as per Regulations 20, 21 and 22 respectively. Guidelines for some of the more common Individual Games can be found at Regulation 23. Pairs Games are only played within the CP at the Combined-Open (CO) Standard and are events in which two Dogs, each with a separate Handler, participate as a team. Guidelines for some of the more common Pairs Games can be found at Regulation 24. Team Games are only played within the CP at the Combined-Open (CO) Standard and are events in which three or more Dogs, each with a separate Handler, participate as a team. Guidelines for some of the more common Team Games can be found at Regulation 25. Apart from the specific Games of Gamblers, Snooker, and Steeplechase, in which specific rules are listed within these Regulations, other Games may be invented and varied by the Judge so long as due consideration is given to safety with regards to the Handler, Dog and spectators. In such case, the rules and benchmark to achieve a Qualifying Certificate must be defined before the start of the event. For all Games, especially other Games or new Games, a strong preference is given to providing Competitors with a detailed written Judge Brief to cover aspects of the rules and benchmark set. 11. Invitation and Challenge Events 11.1 Invitation Events Invitation Events are Tests or Games that are by invitation only and include all Competitions where Dogs have previously qualified to be invited. Clear Round, JHOT, International and/or Qualifying Certificates may be issued, but the express written permission of ADAA is required. ADAA reserves the right to use any obstacle or obstacle height that is deemed internationally acceptable (and safe by ADAA) if the Invitational Event is directly or indirectly (qualifying heats) connected to a World Championship or a similar International Event Challenge Events Challenge Events are Tests or Games that involve the accumulation of points over multiple rounds. Clear Round, JHOT, International and/or Qualifying Certificates may be awarded for each individual round conducted as per Regulations 6, 10 and 17. ADAA Agility Regulations

21 12. Classes Four Classes are provided to separate the different heights of Dogs. For Agility/ Jumping Tests and Games (within IP, RP, CP and/or JP) all four height Classes must be offered. A Dog may enter more than one Class at a Competition, subject to its eligibility under the below Class restrictions and/or the advertised Schedule of Events Toy Class Restricted to Dogs up to and including 300 mm in height, measured at the wither Mini Class Restricted to Dogs up to and including 400 mm in height, measured at the wither Midi Class Restricted to Dogs up to and including 500 mm in height, measured at the wither Maxi Class No restriction in height Dog Measuring Height at the withers is measured on the top of the shoulder blade with the Dog standing square with legs perpendicular to the ground line. When measuring the Dog, the surface should be flat and even. Dogs not entered in Maxi Class must be measured by at least one Judge, at a Competition, prior to competing. Dogs must be a minimum of 18 months of age at the date of measuring however all Dogs up to and including 24 months of age at the date of measuring, that are within 20 mm of their height class maximum, must be re-measured on or before the Dog reaches 30 months of age (unless they are in excess of 500 mm in height, measured at the wither). A Dog must be measured by two Judges (at a Competition) prior to the Owner submitting an application for Title that includes Clear Round, Qualifying, International and/or JHOT Certificates for Toy, Mini and/or Midi Class. Clear Round, Qualifying, International and/or JHOT Certificates dated on or after 1 July 2006 issued for Dogs that have not been measured, as required under this Regulation, may not be used when submitting an application for Title. Note: ADAA reserves the right to trial other methods of determining the correct height class for a Dog to enter, as new and modern methods based on science are introduced to the canine sporting community. ADAA Agility Regulations Document Number: POL-AR-001/16 1 February 2017

22 13. Standards Agility/Jumping Tests and Games must be given a Standard in the form of a prefix. The Standard indicates the level of difficulty. Division of Classes into Standards encourages newcomers and provides for progression through different skill levels. It can also be used to control the number of entries in a Class, eg choosing to run Open B (OB) rather than an Open A (OA), when large entries are expected. Each Programme also has a specific prefix. Combined-Elementary (CE) and Combined-Starters (CS) Agility/Jumping Tests and Combined-Open (CO) Pairs/Team Games within the CP, along with the various Standards within the JP, are the only instances in which Dogs from both the IP and RP combine to compete against each other. The IP is the primary, and therefore default, Programme and is not restated before the Standard, eg International-Open is abbreviated to Open. However, for the RP, CP and JP the Standard must state the Programme, eg Regular-Open A (ROA), Junior-Intermediate (JI) or Combined-Elementary (CE) Standards within the Combined Programme Combined-Elementary (CE) - for Agility/Jumping Tests only Combined-Starters (CS) - for Agility/Jumping Tests only Combined-Open A (COA), Combined-Open B (COB) - for Pairs/Team Games Refer to Regulation 27 within the CP for specific details Standards within the International Programme Intermediate (I) Open A (OA), Open B (OB) Advanced (A) Refer to Regulation 32 within the IP for specific details Standards within the Regular Programme Regular-Intermediate (RI) Regular-Open A (ROA), Regular-Open B (ROB) Regular-Advanced (RA) Refer to Regulation 38 within the RP for specific details. ADAA Agility Regulations

23 13.4 Standards within the Junior Programme Junior-Elementary (JE) Junior-Starters (JS) Junior-Intermediate (JI) Refer to Regulation 47 within the JP for specific details Examples of the Standards within the Four Programmes Combined-Elementary Maxi Agility Test (CEMXAT) Combined-Starters Mini Jumping Test (CSMNJT) Open A Maxi Individual Gamblers (OAMXIG) Regular-Intermediate Midi Jumping Test (RIMDJT) Regular-Open A Maxi Snooker (ROAMXIS) Combined-Open B Mini Boxed Pairs (COBMNBP) Intermediate Toy Jumping Test (ITYJT) Junior-Intermediate Maxi Agility Test (JIMXAT) Regular-Intermediate Toy Jumping Test (RITYJT) Advanced Maxi Jumping Test (AMXJT) Open B Toy Agility Test (OBTYAT) Regular-Open Mini Individual Power & Speed (ROMNIO) Combined-Open A Maxi Team Relay (COAMXTR) Regular-Advanced Mini Jumping Test (RAMNJT) 14. Course Design The allocated to a Test or Game should measure 20 x 30 metres minimum (30 x 40 metres preferred) and have a suitable surface. The area should be defined by ropes and/or markers. If necessary, Tests or Games may be held on hard surfaces such as cement, however the Competition area must be fully covered with shock absorbent covering. Because of the nature of the sport, such hard surfaces are discouraged and require written permission from ADAA. Dogs are required to work in clockwise and anticlockwise directions of travel around an Agility/Jumping Test Obstacles and Course Length Agility and Jumping Tests must require a Dog to traverse a set number of obstacles as listed against each Standard below, in a prescribed order of passage with a minimum length of 100 metres and a maximum length of 200 metres. Elementary: 15 to 20 Starters: 15 to 20 Intermediate: 15 to 20 Open: 15 to 20 Advanced: 18 to 22 ADAA Agility Regulations Document Number: POL-AR-001/16 1 February 2017

24 Games: No limit to Games that are not run in a normal manner as per a normal Agility or Jumping Test. For a Game that is run is similar fashion to a normal Agility or Jumping Test, for example JWOW, the number of obstacles is not to exceed 20. Contact Obstacles may not be placed as the first or last obstacle of an Agility Test. Weave Poles and/or Spread Hurdles may not be placed as the first or last obstacle of an Agility or Jumping Test Distance between Obstacles This Regulation will apply for all Agility/Jumping Tests and Games. The distance between obstacles is measured from centre to centre of each obstacle s width, including Hurdles which are measured from centre of the cross bar. Consecutive obstacles in sequence will have a minimum of 4.5 metres between them unless the obstacles are placed 90 degrees or more to each other (including a serpentine or threadle effect), and there is a definite turn for the Dog, in which case the minimum distance between obstacles is 3.5 metres. If the course design is such that the line of the Dog is straight (there is no definite turn), then the minimum distance between the two consecutive obstacles must remain at the minimum distance of 4.5 metres (notwithstanding the fact that the physical placement of the obstacles may be at 90 degrees to each other). It is not unusual to see 5 metres between obstacles and there is no maximum distance between obstacles, notwithstanding that the total length for Tests may not exceed 200 metres. Double and Triple Spread Hurdles and the Long Jump must have 6 metres on the approach side in all instances. Double and Triple Spread Hurdles and the Long Jump must have 6 metres clear landing space on the exit side in all instances, however when the next obstacle in sequence after the Double or Triple Spread Hurdle or the Long Jump is placed 180 degrees or more away, the minimum distance between consecutive obstacles may be reduced to 4.5 metres (but 6 metres landing space must still prevail). Judge s discretion with respect to minimum distance for Tunnel discrimination sequences (ie Tunnel under A-frame/Dog-Walk). A discrimination or off-course obstacle (not the next obstacle in sequence), placed directly/straight ahead in the expected path of the Dog, must have a minimum distance of 4.5 metres. ADAA Agility Regulations

25 Judge s discretion, with due consideration to safety (especially for Maxi/large striding Dogs), is to be given regarding the minimum distance when discrimination challenges and off-course obstacles (that are not the next obstacle in sequence) are not placed directly/straight ahead in the expected path of the Dog. All minimum distances between obstacles (as listed above) may be reduced by up to one (1) metre for Toy and Mini Classes Course Design and Safety The Judge is responsible for the design of the course and must at all times give total consideration to the safety of the Competitor. A well-designed course layout will allow the Dog to negotiate the complete sequence in a free flowing and smooth manner. For safety reasons, the Tyre should be set up with a straight approach that minimises any perception the Dog may have that the aperture is smaller than what it actually is Course Practice To prevent Competitors practicing the specific challenges and sequences of a Test or Game, Judges should not reveal the design of the course prior to the day of the Competition. The sharing of course design as a consequence of Judges Training or Judges sharing course design for the purpose of course nesting is allowed. As a general rule, course design and challenges should be frequently modified Posting Course Design No practice is allowed on the course save that the Handlers will be allowed to walk the course without their Dogs before the event begins Agility/Jumping Tests For Agility/Jumping Tests, the Judge is not required to provide written rules or a copy of the course layout. Should a Judge decide to post or individually provide a copy of the course layout then such copies may be posted or handed out at the start of the Competition day, or just prior to walking the course Games Judges should endeavour to supply a written Judge s Brief that can be handed to Competitors for Games. A lot of time can be saved during a Judge s Brief by allowing Handlers to read an overview of the game before the Brief. Judges are not required to provide a full written Judge s Brief for Snooker, Gamblers or Steeplechase, in which the detailed rules are recorded within these Regulations. Notwithstanding, a basic written brief, even for Games published in these Regulations are a help to Competitors, especially new Competitors and are a time ADAA Agility Regulations Document Number: POL-AR-001/16 1 February 2017

26 saver at question time during the Judge s Brief. Judges, at their own discretion, may choose to provide each Handler or post (place on an information board) a copy of the rules and/or course design for such Games at the start of a Competition day, or just prior to walking the course Warm Up Area, Equipment and Training Dogs Off lead When possible, Hurdles of Single and/or Wing type should be encouraged for use by Competitors for the purpose of Warming-up. All Warm-up areas/equipment must be in a designated location far enough away from the Competition Ring so as not to interfere with the running of the Test or Game and/or other Competitors. It is recommended (but not mandatory) that all such Warm-up areas be under the control/supervision of an appointed Ring Steward. Placement and use of all other equipment, including Dogs off lead, must be undertaken with consideration of, and not pose a safety risk to, all Dogs and/or Handlers Measuring Course Length Course length is to be measured by the Judge. A measuring wheel must be used. If, for unforeseen reason, a serviceable measuring wheel is not available, then the Judge may pace the course and is to advise ADAA. The course is to be measured with Hurdle bars removed and the course measured with all obstacles on the left except Hurdles, which are measured by walking between the uprights. Turns should be measured taking into account the expected path of the average Maxi dog Standard Course Time Standard Course Time (SCT) is the length of the course divided by the Rate of Travel (ROT) applicable to the Standard of the Class rounded up or down to the nearest second. This is to be calculated by the Judge and announced prior to the start of the Test or Game (if applicable) Maximum Course Time For Agility/Jumping Tests, when Electronic Timing is used, then the Judge must set a MCT. The MCT for Competitors that have not been Eliminated is to be 1.5 times the SCT. The MCT for Competitors that have been Eliminated is the SCT. For Games, the Judge may set a Maximum Course Time (MCT) Judge s Brief Prior to the start of each Test or Game, the Judge must provide a Judge s Brief to the Handlers concerning the Test or Game, including Standard Course Time (if applicable), and remind them of the key Regulations and marking of the Test, or any deviation from Scoring and Marking as per Regulations 15 and 16 respectively for a Game. For Games, the Benchmark to qualify must also be stated by the Judge during the Judge s Brief. For most Games a written Judges Brief available to Handlers is the preferred option. ADAA Agility Regulations

27 15. Scoring and Placing 15.1 Scoring for Tests Course Faults All Course Faults are in units of five (5) Time Faults One Time Fault, or part thereof, will be accumulated for each second, or part thereof, respectively for failure to complete the course within the Standard Course Time (SCT) Total Faults Total Faults is determined by adding Course Faults (if any) to Time Faults (if any) Clear Round A Clear Round is gained by accumulating neither Time nor Course Faults, eg Total Faults = Scoring for Games Individual Games, Pairs Games or Team Games may include marking as per Regulation 16 or any variation as announced by the Judge, except for the Games of Gamblers, Snooker and Steeplechase where the rules and marking as defined in Regulation 20, 21 and 22 respectively apply. Any variation from the usual Scoring should be clearly defined to all Handlers prior to competing Placings for Tests Placings shall be awarded down to at least 10% of entries. For Agility/Jumping Tests the Dog with the least Total Faults is to be placed first. The Dog with the second lowest Total Faults is to be placed second and so on. A Dog that is Eliminated, Withdrawn, or Dismissed, or participated as Not For Competition (NFC), is not to receive a placing Equality of Total Faults Only Total Faults are to be considered when determining placings except when two or more placed Dogs have equal Total Faults the faster Dog will take precedence and place higher. When two or more Dogs have equal Total Faults and equal time, they will both be awarded the same placing (eg two equal first places, the next Dog will receive third place). ADAA Agility Regulations Document Number: POL-AR-001/16 1 February 2017

28 Example of Scoring and Placing 15.4 Placings for Games For Games, a Dog with a Qualifying Certificate will take precedence in placing over a Dog without a Qualifying Certificate. That is, all Dogs with a Qualifying Certificate must place higher than a Dog without a Qualifying Certificate, irrespective of total score/points. 16. Marking Course Faults Dog s Time Course Time Time Faults Total Faults Placing Dog A Dog B Dog C Dog D Dog E Dog F Dog G Elim 55 Dog H Dog I Dog J Dog K Handling Faults Each deliberate touching of the Dog or obstacles will be penalised with one (1) Course Fault, including placing the body in such a position that invites the Dog to touch it and it does. Refer also Regulation 19 for Handling Faults at the Start Area. Each accidental touching of the equipment by the Handler that causes a displaced bar, displaced long jump plank or any break or separation in the Tyre aperture (due to the safety design), including partial break/separation will be penalised with one (1) Course Fault. Other accidental touching of the equipment (including the accidental touching of the Long Jump corner poles) will not be faulted Refusal One (1) Course Fault for each Refusal. In addition to the specific Refusals for each individual obstacle, a Refusal occurs when the Dog s nose, while following the course set by the Judge, comes to a standstill directly in front of an obstacle or has to retrace its path in order to correctly take an obstacle. ADAA Agility Regulations

29 A Dog that turns away from an obstacle after being on approach in the normal direction of travel of the course is to receive a Refusal. The Dog is deemed to be on the approach when it is directly in front (within 1 metre) of the front plane of the obstacle. A Dog that circles its Handler would be given a Refusal Fault when the Dog is directly in front (within 1 metre) of the front plane of an obstacle (including the first pole of the Weave Poles or the start of any Contact obstacle) and then turns away from that obstacle. If the Dog is not directly in front (ie is more than 1 metre out from the front plane) and then turns away during a circle (or any other time), no Refusal is given. The Dog passing the Refusal plane of an obstacle is also faulted as a Refusal ( Run-out ). A Dog that passes the plane of a Contact Obstacle and is still able to ascend the obstacle without turning back, shall not be faulted a Refusal. A Course Fault cannot be incurred for any attempt of an obstacle that has been deemed a Refusal. For example, a Dog that misses the up Contact Area of the Dog-Walk and then alights before touching the down ramp will only receive one Refusal. The Course Fault incurred for the missed up contact will be overridden by the Refusal, and action should be taken to amend records/results accordingly Elimination Dogs shall be Eliminated for any of the following: Dog out of control unless the Dog interferes with another Dog. The Dog will usually be deemed out of control if it leaves the Ring. Failure of the Dog to negotiate an obstacle correctly without physical assistance from the Handler. Three Refusals, including Run-outs (in total). Taking the Wrong Course, including incorrect obstacle (Off-Course), Back-Jumping, Back-Weaving, failure to complete a reattempted obstacle after each Refusal and the Dog jumping over the corner/plank/ramp of a Contact Obstacle when it is not the next obstacle in sequence. Dog wearing a collar, harness or garment (elastic hair bands for longhaired breeds is acceptable) and the Handler immediately rectifies the problem. Refer also Regulation The Handler jumping or negotiating the obstacles, including passing under the Dog-Walk and/or A-Frame or jumping over the cloth of the Collapsible Tunnel (if reinstated) and/or over the Pipe Tunnel. Handler putting hands in their pockets once they have crossed the plane of the first obstacle. Handler having any Reward or Training Aid visible and the Handler does immediately rectify the problem. There is no penalty if the item is not visible to the Judge. Refer also Regulations 16.4 and 18. Handler lifting the Dog off the ground while in the Ring (excluding in the Start Area and/or after the Dog has completed the last obstacle). ADAA Agility Regulations Document Number: POL-AR-001/16 1 February 2017

30 Abandoning a Round provided the abandoning of the round is not training in the ring, in and of itself, in which case Dismissal will apply (refer to Regulation 18.2). ADAA may determine, usually limited to major Events/Competitions, that Competitors are required to immediately leave the Ring, via the shortest route, upon Elimination. Any such requirement must be clearly stated by the Judge prior to start of the Competition. Failure to comply may result in the Handler being placed on official report to ADAA Dismissal Dog and Handler shall be Dismissed for any of the following: Dog interferes with another Dog. Dog out of control for an extended period, usually considered to be the case if the Dog leaves the Ring, or is no longer under the control and direction of the Handler, for more than ten seconds. The Dog displaying aggression towards and/or biting the Handler, Judge or another Dog whilst in the Ring (excited mouthing of the Handler is not deemed to be biting or aggression). Dog wearing a collar, harness or garment (elastic hair bands for longhaired breeds is acceptable) and the Handler does not immediately rectify the problem. Refer also Regulation Dog holding anything in its mouth except as allowed by Regulation 18. Exceeding the Maximum Course Time (MCT). Dog fouling the Ring (including prior to starting). Dog being restrained at the Start Area by a person other than the Handler or by being in a crate (door open or closed). A Dog that has been administered prescription drugs as a means of allowing them to compete. Entry of a Dog into the wrong Programme and/or an ineligible Class. Handler competing in bare feet or open footwear without a rear strap. Any Handler subjecting a Dog to punitive correction or harsh handling during or within the precincts of the Test or Game. Any Handler displaying bad sportsmanship during or within the precincts of the Test or Game. Any Handler arguing with a Judge in an abusive manner. Foul language/swearing in the Ring by a Handler. A Handler who causes excessive delay at the start line or in the process of entering or exiting the ring without sufficient cause (eg delay arising from unavoidable Ring conflict) may be penalised or Dismissed at the Judge s sole discretion. Practicing on the equipment in the Ring prior to judging, without the Judge s permission. Use of mechanically produced stimulus (including clicker). ADAA Agility Regulations

31 Handler holding anything in their hand on course except for an essential health aid (such as a wheelchair, crutches or similar) and as allowed by Regulation Handler holding anything except for the Dog s lead and/or collar as allowed by Regulation 18.1 in their hand within the Start Area. Handler dropping food (including accidentally from their pocket) on course and/or within the Start or Finish Area. Training and/or Rewarding in the Ring. Refer Regulation 18. Handler wearing a bum-bag, or similar externally worn item. Handler having any Reward or Training Aid visible and the Handler does not immediately rectify the problem. There is no penalty if the item is not visible to the Judge. Refer also Regulations 16.3 and 18. Failure to quickly exit the ring at SCT for a NFC round. Use, in a NFC round, of an audible training aid/tug, a toy with food inside and/or using a toy/training aid while the previous Dog is in the Ring. Handler not remaining in control of a training aid/toy in a NFC round. Dismissal from the Ring may be indicated verbally by the Judge or by the Judge blowing a whistle three times in short bursts. Competitors are required to immediately leave the Ring via the shortest route upon Dismissal and failure to comply may result in the Handler being placed on official report to ADAA Dismissal from Multiple Events If a Judge is required to Dismiss a Handler and/or Owner for any of the following reasons, then the Judge must report the incident to ADAA. The Judge has the right to decide that the Dismissal will be for all Classes in the Judge s Ring(s) for the rest of that Competition for the following six reasons: bad sportsmanship, abusing a Judge, harsh-handling, a Dog displaying aggression towards and/or biting the Handler, Judge or another Dog whilst in the Ring, training and/or rewarding in the Ring, and/or blatant disregard of Regulation All Members of ADAA are under an obligation to report any incidents of dog aggression, harsh handling, harassment or bad sportsmanship that occur anywhere within the Competition precinct (excluding in a Ring), to an officiating Judge. The decision to Dismiss a Handler and/or Owner from all Classes in all Judges Rings for the rest of the day at that Competition, after an incident anywhere within the Competition precinct including in a Ring, may be made for any of the reasons outlined in this Regulation by two of the Judges officiating at the Com- ADAA Agility Regulations Document Number: POL-AR-001/16 1 February 2017

32 petition or, if there are not two Judges officiating at the Competition, one Judge and one Executive Committee Member of the Club Course Faults and Refusals Hurdle/Spread Hurdle A Dog will be faulted for displacing a bar. A Dog will not be faulted if any part of the obstacle is touched and does not displace. Jumping over the upright or the wing of a Hurdle constitutes a Refusal. A Dog going under a bar of a Hurdle constitutes a Refusal. Jumping a Spread Hurdle crossways (ie entering or exiting the side of a Spread Hurdle) will be considered a Refusal. A Dog that does not negotiate the Spread Hurdle by jumping all of the bars in a single stride will receive a Refusal. When a Dog has to negotiate a Hurdle and/or Hurdle bar that, for any reason, has been previously displaced or knocked over, the Dog will not be faulted provided it passes through the Hurdle uprights or over the ground in which the Hurdle bar was previously set Tyre A Tyre may not be attempted back to back. Judges are not to design and set Agility or Jumping Tests that have the Tyre used back to back. If used twice in a Test, Judges are to place at least one obstacle after the Tyre before it is used again (to provide time for a split Tyre aperture to auto-reset). For Games, including Gamblers and Snooker, the Tyre is also not to be jumped back to back. For both Tests and Games, jumping the Tyre back to back will result in Elimination and failure to be able to qualify or meet the benchmark in a Game. A Dog that jumps between the frame, or ground, and the Tyre aperture, or over the Tyre frame, will be penalised a Refusal. A Dog that jumps between the frame, or ground, and the Tyre aperture, or over the Tyre frame, and in doing so knocks the Tyre frame over or destroys the Tyre aperture or Tyre frame in such a manner that the Refusal cannot be corrected, will be Eliminated. A Dog that jumps through the Tyre aperture of the Tyre and in doing so knocks the Tyre frame over will be given one (1) Course Fault. Any break or separation in the Tyre aperture (due to the safety design), including partial break/separation, caused by the dog shall be penalised one (1) Course Fault. A Dog that banks the lowest point of the Tyre aperture and does not cause a break or separation in the Tyre aperture is not to be Faulted. ADAA Agility Regulations

33 Long Jump While attempting to jump the Long Jump, if a Dog knocks down or steps on and/or between any part of the obstacle with one or more paws, or causes one (or more) Long Jump boards to have moved from its position, one (1) Course Fault. A Dog that makes an attempt to jump the spread of the Long Jump and lands on the last board (even if it does not topple or move from its position) will receive one (1) Course Fault. Landing on the last board is not the same as clipping the last board. Clipping the last board, if it does not topple or move from its position is no fault. A Dog clipping any of the Long Jump planks with its feet/nails is not considered a Fault (as long as the plank does not topple over or move from its position). A Dog that walks through the obstacle (no attempt to jump and/or clear the planks) will receive a Refusal. Jumping crossways (including entering correctly and exiting incorrectly) or going past the front poles of the obstacle will be considered a Refusal. Corner Poles are markers to assist the Judge. A Dog that brushes/touches the corner poles and causes one or more corner poles to topple and/or fall will not be faulted. If a Judge faults a Dog at the Long Jump the Judge is required to extend the time his/her hand is in the air and be mindful of the fact that the Handler may not know if the fault is a Course Fault and they can continue the course, or if it is a Refusal Fault and they must return to re-attempt the Long Jump under penalty of Elimination. If there is any question from the Handler, be it verbal or by body-language and/ or looking at the Judge, the Judge is required to keep the hand signal in the air or re-signal the Fault. The Handler should not expect the Judge to engage in discussion Weave Poles The Dog is to enter the Weave Poles with the first pole adjacent to its left side. Each incorrect entry is to be classed as a Refusal until correct entry is achieved. A maximum of one (1) Course Fault will be incurred for any other error(s). Once an error is made after correct entry and the Dog returns to the start to attempt all poles again, then a Refusal cannot be given for incorrect entry and will be time wasted only (to correct the wrong entry). For Weave Poles, the Refusal Plane will depend on which side of the Weave Poles the Dog passes. If the Dog passes to the left of the Weave Poles, the first pole is deemed to be the Refusal Plane and as soon as any part of the dog passes to the left of the first Weave Pole, a Refusal Fault must be given. How- ADAA Agility Regulations Document Number: POL-AR-001/16 1 February 2017

34 ever, if the Dog passes the first pole to the right of the Weave Poles, then no Refusal Fault can be awarded until any part of the Dog passes the Refusal Plane of the second pole. Failure to complete the Weave Poles correctly before negotiating any further obstacle, or Back Weaving, will result in Elimination. Back Weaving is defined as negotiating three pole gaps in a Weaving motion in the wrong direction (not necessarily consecutive gaps) Tunnel (Collapsible, if reinstated, and Pipe) A Dog which places its paw or head in the Tunnel and withdraws, when the Tunnel is the next obstacle, will be penalised a Refusal. If the Tunnel is not the next obstacle the Dog will be deemed to have taken the Wrong Course (see Elimination). A Dog jumping on or over a Pipe Tunnel or the Tunnel Entrance of a Collapsible Tunnel, when the Tunnel is the next obstacle, will be penalised a Refusal. A Dog jumping on or over a Pipe Tunnel or the Tunnel Entrance of a Collapsible Tunnel, when the Tunnel is not the next obstacle will be Wrong Course (see Elimination). A Dog will not be penalised for running across the cloth of a Collapsible Tunnel. A Dog that enters a Tunnel and turns around inside without placing any part of its body past the plane of the entrance is just wasting time. A Dog that turns around inside, sticks its head and/or paw past the plane of the entrance, then turns back inside the Tunnel and continues in the normal flow and direction of the course is to receive a Refusal. In this instance the Handler is not required to bring the Dog back and they may continue on course. A Dog that leaves the tunnel exit with just one, two or three paws and then withdraws back inside the Tunnel will be penalised with time wasted only. The Dog must have left the tunnel with all four paws touching the ground before it can be penalised for Wrong Course if it re-enters the tunnel Contact Obstacles Contact Obstacles are comprised of the A-Frame, Dog-Walk and See-Saw. The Contact Area is the lower section of the equipment that is painted/coloured in a contrasting colour A-Frame A Dog will not be penalised for running under the A-frame, when the A-frame is not the next obstacle. However, a Dog will be penalised with Wrong Course and Elimination if it jumps over the up or down ramps (including corners) of the A-frame when it is not the next obstacle. Running past the plane of the upper contact line of the up Contact Area when the A-frame is the next obstacle will incur a Refusal Fault. ADAA Agility Regulations

35 A Dog which places its paw on the up Contact Area and withdraws, when the A-frame is the next obstacle, will be penalised a Refusal. If the A-frame is not the next obstacle the Dog will be deemed to have taken the Wrong Course (see Elimination). Failure to touch the up-contact Area with any part of any paw will incur one (1) Course Fault. A Dog that leaves the A-Frame before having passed the apex and touched the down ramp, with any part of any one paw, is penalised a Refusal. In this instance, a Course Fault will not apply for the Dog failing to touch the descending ramp down-contact Area. Failure to touch the down Contact Area with any part of any paw before touching the ground will incur one (1) Course Fault. A Dog that leaves the obstacle from above the down Contact Area and lands on the ground with one, two or three paws and then places one or more paws on the obstacle will be faulted one (1) Course Fault for a missed contact and may not be faulted for Wrong Course. The Dog may only be faulted for Wrong Course if it left the obstacle with all four paws touching the ground and then subsequently retouched the obstacle Dog-Walk A Dog will not be penalised for running under the Dog-Walk, when the Dog- Walk is not the next obstacle. However, a Dog will be penalised with Wrong Course and Elimination if it jumps over the up or down ramps (including corners) of the Dog-Walk when it is not the next obstacle. Running past the plane of the upper contact line of the up-contact Area when the Dog-Walk is the next obstacle will incur a Refusal Fault. A Dog which places its paw(s) on the up Contact Area and withdraws, when the Dog-Walk is the next obstacle, will be penalised a Refusal. If the Dog-Walk is not the next obstacle the Dog will be deemed to have taken the Wrong Course (see Elimination). Failure to touch the up Contact Area with any part of one paw will incur one (1) Course Fault. The Dog which leaves the obstacle before having touched the descending ramp, with any part of any one paw, will be penalised a Refusal. In this instance, a Course Fault will not apply for the Dog failing to touch the down Contact Area. Failure to touch the down-contact Area with any part of any paw before touching the ground will incur one (1) Course Fault. A Dog that leaves the obstacle from above the down Contact Area and lands on the ground with one, two or three paws and then places one or more paws on the obstacle will only be faulted one (1) Course Fault for a missed contact and may not be faulted for Wrong Course. The Dog may only be faulted for Wrong Course if it left the obstacle with all four paws touching the ground and then subsequently retouched the obstacle. ADAA Agility Regulations Document Number: POL-AR-001/16 1 February 2017

36 See-Saw A Dog will not be penalised for running under the See-Saw, when the See-Saw is not the next obstacle. However, a Dog will be penalised with Wrong Course and Elimination if it jumps over the See-Saw plank (including corners) when it is not the next obstacle. Running past the plane of the upper contact line of the up-contact Area when the See-Saw is the next obstacle will incur a Refusal Fault. A Dog which places its paw(s) on the up Contact Area and withdraws, when the See-Saw is the next obstacle, will be penalised a Refusal. If the See-Saw is not the next obstacle the Dog will be deemed to have taken the Wrong Course (see Elimination). Failure to touch the up Contact Area with any part of any paw will incur one (1) Course Fault. A Dog that leaves the obstacle before the See-Saw tilts will receive a Refusal. In this instance, a Course Fault will not apply for the Dog failing to touch the down Contact Area prior to alighting. A Dog that leaves the obstacle (ie all four paws on the ground) after the See-Saw tilts but prior to the plank touching the ground, or the Dog leaving the See-Saw in an uncontrolled manner after the plank touching the ground, shall be faulted one (1) Course Fault for a fly-off. If a Course Fault is awarded for a fly-off, the Dog cannot be penalised for missing the down Contact Area. Failure to touch the down Contact Area with any part of any one paw before touching the ground will incur one (1) Course Fault. A Dog that leaves the obstacle from above the down Contact Area and lands on the ground with one, two or three paws and then places one or more paws on the obstacle will only be faulted one (1) Course Fault for a missed contact and may not be faulted for Wrong Course. The Dog may only be faulted for Wrong Course if it left the obstacle with all four paws touching the ground and then subsequently retouched the obstacle Other Faults and Refusals Combined-Elementary, and Junior-Elementary Standard Faults and Refusals Marking as in Regulations 16.1 through Combined-Starters and Junior-Starters Standard Faults and Refusals Marking as in Regulations 16.1 through 16.6 but with the following exceptions: Weave Poles No Course Faults or Refusals apply if the Weave Poles are negotiated correctly (irrespective of the number of attempts). Errors may be fixed at the point they occurred or the Dog may start again from the beginning. ADAA Agility Regulations

37 Maximum one (1) Course Fault provided correct entry has been achieved (otherwise Elimination for not correcting the Refusal). Other errors, with the exception of incorrect entry, do not have to be corrected provided the dog has weaved through half (at least six gaps) of the obstacle (consecutive or not), otherwise Elimination. No Elimination (or penalty) is to apply for Back Weaving at Starters Standard Intermediate, Regular-Intermediate, Junior-Intermediate, Open, Regular-Open, Advanced and Regular-Advanced Standard Faults and Refusals Marking as in Regulations 16.1 through Marking for Games Individual Games, Pairs Games or Team Games may include marking as per Regulation 16 or any variation as announced by the Judge, except for the Games of Gamblers, Snooker, and Steeplechase where the rules and marking as defined in Regulations 20, 21 and 22 respectively apply. Any variation from the usual Marking should be clearly defined to all Handlers prior to commencement of Judging. 17. Additional Regulations 17.1 Regulations applying at all Competitions The following Regulations apply at all Competitions: Under no circumstances may any obstacle involve the use of fire. No specific restriction is to be placed on a Handler with respect to entry to an area surrounding an obstacle in Agility/Jumping Tests (may be used in Games). For reasons beyond the control of the Competitors (eg fallen obstacle, timing failure) the decision to allow a Competitor to rerun a course will be at the sole discretion of the Judge. Reference should also be made to Regulation 19.4 The Handler may use any number of visual and verbal commands throughout a Test or Game, but the use of mechanically produced stimulus (including clicker) will merit Dismissal from the Class (refer Regulation 16.4). A stopwatch, or similar device, may be used by the Handler during the Walking of the Course (unless prohibited by the specific rules of a Game). ADAA Agility Regulations Document Number: POL-AR-001/16 1 February 2017

38 17.2 Regulations applying to all Dogs The following Regulations apply to Dogs at all Competitions: ADAA policy is to only allow fit and healthy Dogs to compete at a sanctioned ADAA competition. Notwithstanding, the Board of Directors of ADAA may consider a written request, on an exception basis in accordance with Dog Injury Policy for Competition POL-MEM-032, for a dog to wear a wrap and/or protective boot. Dogs that are subject to Quarantine through ADAA s Canine Contagious Diseases Policy POL-MEM-031 must not compete or remain in the precincts of the Test or Game. Bitches in oestrum may not compete or remain in the precincts of the Test or Game. Dogs under 18 months are not permitted to enter Tests or Games. The Judge has control of the Ring and may, in the interests of a Dog s welfare, instruct that the Dog leave the Ring. Handlers, Owners and Members who do not comply with this Regulation are to be placed on official report to ADAA Regulations applying to all Competitors The following Regulations apply to Competitors at all Competitions: All Competitors must comply with any Drug and Alcohol Policies (applying to Handlers and/or Dogs), whether issued by ADAA or any other organisation, that apply to the Competition/venue. Competitors that do not comply with this Regulation are to be placed on official report to ADAA and may be asked to leave the Competition precinct Regulations applying to all Handlers, Owners and Members The following Regulations apply to Handlers, Owners and Members at all Competitions: Handlers, Owners and Members must comply with all ADAA Policies. There shall be no smoking in the Ring at any time. There shall be no smoking at the Scribe Table or within 5 metres of the Scribe Table. Handlers, Owners and Members who do not comply with this Regulation are to be placed on official report to ADAA and may be asked to leave the Competition precinct Competition Etiquette for Handlers, Owners and Members These guidelines for Competition Etiquette represent an easy to find reference, but do not replace specific and detailed Regulations listed elsewhere: Know these Agility Regulations. Respect your fellow Competitors and Judges. Be mindful that every minute counts at a Competition in which there are hundreds of rounds to get through, many course builds and presentations at the end. ADAA Agility Regulations

39 Watch the Dog before you on course and when it is a few obstacles from the end, if the distance between start and finish is not too close, enter the Ring and prepare to run your Dog. The Judge may give you specific directions as to when they wish you to enter the Ring and be ready. You should comply with these. Remove your Dog s lead and collar as early as possible. Know your running order and be ready with your Dog when the Call Steward calls your name. Acknowledge the Call Steward so that they know where you are, waiting for your turn. Let the following Competitor know if you are intending to undertake a NFC round. For all rounds, including NFC, be mindful that the next Dog cannot start until you have left the Ring. Leave the Ring promptly when required, eg after Dismissal, End of Game when announced by the Judge, or when mandated after Elimination in the schedule of major event. You may also choose, in the interests of saving time over the competition, to leave the Ring on other occasions, eg when you have received End of Game or been Eliminated. Quickly gain control over your Dog at the end of your round and leave the Ring - so as to not hold up the running of the next Dog. When available, use the electronic display board to your advantage. Just before you start, take a quick glance to ensure the clock has stopped. When you finish, take a quick glance at the clock to see your time (this is an advantage, and coupled with knowing the course length, you can have an ongoing and clear understanding of your dog s average rate of travel, which is very useful in many Games). Take all effort and care to toilet your Dog before presenting to the Ring so that your Dog does not toilet in the Ring. If your Dog goes to the toilet while in the start area of the Ring, accept that you have been Dismissed, place your Dog back on lead, and clean up the mess and/or pour water over the area and then remove yourself and your Dog from the Ring (without running the course). If your Dog goes to the toilet while in the middle of the Ring, the best thing to do is to help clean up, including water over the affected area (if that hasn t already been brought in) and then to immediately leave the Ring with your Dog via the quickest route. Unless advised otherwise, all Competitors are required to contribute to the running of the Competition with course changes, height changes and Stewarding. Ring delays can be avoided by volunteering up front to do a small stint as a Scribe or Scorekeeper in a height Class in which you are not competing, or as a Marshall. Avoid the Scribe s tent unless you are helping with Stewarding or requesting a query be raised with the Judge. Dogs, under no circumstances, are allowed in the Scribe s area/tent. ADAA Agility Regulations Document Number: POL-AR-001/16 1 February 2017

40 Be mindful of the Ring boundaries and the main walkways when setting up your shade tent and Dog s crate for the day. Be mindful of the position you crate your Dog throughout the day, especially if your Dog is inclined to be noisy. Take into account your proximity to other Members and their Dogs (so that they may have an enjoyable experience), the Dogs running the course and the through-traffic of other Dogs and Handlers. Help or welcome a beginner when the opportunity arises, it might be in walking the course. It is considered good etiquette to stay for presentations - even if you and your Dog do not make the podium. It is considered good etiquette to train and play with your Dog well away from the course and specifically the start and finish area of a Ring Signals from the Judge The Judge will use the following signals: Course Fault Raised hand with hand open. Refusal Raised hand with hand making a fist. Elimination One (1) blast of the whistle and/or may cross arms in front of their body. Dismissal Three (3) blasts of the whistle. Clear Round may be signalled with two hands coming together to make a zero or a thumbs up. 18. Training and Rewarding in the Ring Agility Competitions are conducted for the purpose of testing the Handler and Dog s teamwork and ability to successfully complete the standard/challenges set by the Judge. However, at various times throughout a Dog s competition life a Handler may wish, for a period of time, to train and/or reward their dog under Competition conditions. These Regulations recognise such a requirement and have provided the ability for the Handler to enter a Test as Not For Competition (NFC) (refer to Regulation 18.1). Unless running as NFC, it is expected that the Handler will participate with no intention/expectation of deliberate or pre-determined training and/or rewarding their Dog during the round, until the Dog has completed the last obstacle. Handlers should not step up to the start line intending to run the dog over a few obstacles for the purpose of training and/or building confidence. Such deliberate actions would be deemed training in the ring under penalty of Dismissal and should be confined to NFC runs. ADAA Agility Regulations

41 18.1 Not For Competition (NFC) Rounds Purpose of Not for Competition (NFC) A Competitor may participate in any Test (International, Regular and/or Junior Programme) they are eligible to enter as Not For Competition (NFC), for the purpose of training/ rewarding in the ring, practice and/or confidence building Classes Offered as NFC NFC must be offered for all Classes at a Competition, with the exception of the following, where NFC is not to be offered: Advanced Tests Regular-Advanced Tests Open Individual Games Regular-Open Individual Games Combined-Open Team/Pairs Games Challenge Events and/or Invitational Events Major competitions such as the National Grand Prix, WAC try-outs etc, notwithstanding the Board may allow a limited NFC at a major event General Information It is mandatory for a Club hosting a sanctioned competition to include NFC for all eligible Events. ADAA may choose to not offer NFC, or offer limited NFC to some Classes only, at major events NFC Rules All Regulations for the Test (including Dismissal) apply to NFC with the exception of the following: Under no circumstances may a Handler whom chooses NFC qualify or receive Clear Round Certificates or any prize/rosette for that Class. A Handler whom chooses to run as NFC must submit an entry as per the Competition Schedule and pay full entry fee. Competitors may not run NFC classes at a lower jump height than they are qualified to enter. A Handler may decide on the day to change their entry to NFC and may decide to do so right up until just before they step into the ring. It is the responsibility of the Handler to clearly indicate to the Judge verbally and/ or by using a Time-out signal (tip of the fingers of one hand touching the palm of the other hand), preferably both, they are participating as NFC and the Judge will confirm the signal back to the Handler and Scribe. The Scribe (and subsequently Scorekeeper) is to write NFC against the Dog s name on the Scribe sheet (and Scoresheet) respectively. A Handler may not enter the Ring for a Competition round and then once in the Ring change their mind and swap to NFC. That decision must be clearly indicated to Judge before they start their round and/or undertake any training in the Ring. ADAA Agility Regulations Document Number: POL-AR-001/16 1 February 2017

42 A Competitor under NFC will only be given time in the Ring up to the SCT. Timing for NFC will start when the Dog negotiates the first obstacle or if the Handler triggers the electronic timing. In the case of manual timing the time will start when the first part of the Dog s body crosses the plane of the first obstacle. The Scribe should not record Faults or Dog s Time for a NFC round. A Competitor under NFC must start at the normal start line and must start their NFC round by starting the clock (either via the dog starting the clock or by the Handler passing hands through the timing equipment). Once the clock has started then they may choose their own course and path, or Judge/Handler may verbally ask timekeeper/scribes to start the clock. If a Handler does not state NFC, and the Judge deems them to be training in the Ring, they will be Dismissed. The Scribe/Timekeeper is to sound the electronic timing horn, blow a whistle or otherwise indicate to the Handler that their time is finished at the end of the SCT for a NFC round. At the end of the SCT the Handler should promptly remove their Dog from the Ring. Failure to quickly exit the Ring at SCT may result in the Judge Dismissing the Competitor. Repeated Dismissal for exceeding the SCT on a NFC will be reported to the Board of Directors. A Dog may not wear a collar or lead whilst participating in a NFC round. Under no circumstances is food to be used in the Ring. If a Handler chooses to participate in a Class for NFC, the Handler may hold/use a toy, tug toy or other like training device for rewarding their Dog s performance, including the Dog holding/tugging with the toy. The training aid/tug toy is not to be audible and must remain in control of the Handler at all times (ie it must not be thrown nor must the Handler let go of the toy), otherwise the Competitor may be Dismissed. Toys with food inside them are not to be used, otherwise the Competitor will be Dismissed. A Handler may not use a toy/training aid while the previous Dog is in the Ring, otherwise the Handler may be Dismissed. The Handler may choose to repeat an already completed obstacle or sequence of obstacles in a NFC round. A Handler may not lift a Dog onto equipment or physically hold a Dog in the Contact Area for the purpose of NFC. With a NFC entry, the Judge shall not judge the Competitor for Faults and Refusals, but shall watch to ensure safety, good sportsmanship and fair treatment of the Dog and that the Competitor is complying with these Regulations whilst in the Ring. ADAA Agility Regulations

43 18.2 Training and Rewarding during Competition Rounds The following Regulations cover training and rewarding in the Ring during a Competition round and do not apply to NFC. Under no circumstances is deliberate or pre-determined training and/or rewarding in the Ring to be tolerated during a competition round that is not NFC (under penalty of Dismissal) in accordance with Regulation A Handler may abandon a round and should normally take a direct route out of the Ring, provided the abandoning of the round is not training in the ring, in and of itself, in which case Dismissal will apply. A Handler may choose to abandon a round for various reasons. Some reasons (not all) are listed below: The Handler has incurred an injury (or suspected injury). The Dog has incurred an injury (or suspected injury). The Handler is lost on course and heads to the finish. The Handler is out of breath/winded and wants to stop. The Dog is showing no enthusiasm or drive. Once a Handler has made a choice to abandon a round and is Eliminated, they are still subject to Dismissal and any subsequent disciplinary action by the Board for any of the following: bad sportsmanship, abusing a Judge, harsh-handling, a Dog displaying aggression towards and/or biting the Handler, Judge or another Dog whilst in the Ring, deliberate training and/or rewarding in the Ring. Under these Regulations Training and/or Rewarding includes but is not limited to: Lifting a Dog onto equipment or physically holding a Dog in the Contact Area for the purpose of training/rewarding/correction. Using a food Reward within the confines of the ring. Using food in the Ring includes food in hand, dropping food on the ground and/or feeding the Dog. Food in a Handler s pocket is not grounds for Fault/Dismissal. Using a ball, toy or any audible device within the Ring. Using a tug toy in the Ring (notwithstanding that a Dog may tug on their lead after the last obstacle has been cleared). Unless the specific rules of a Game allow it, a Handler may not deliberately direct the Dog to repeat an already completed obstacle (unless it is a Refusal). It is not considered training or grounds for Dismissal ADAA Agility Regulations Document Number: POL-AR-001/16 1 February 2017

44 if a Handler is redirecting their dog over an obstacle, or through a set sequence, after an error (often Wrong Course) so as to place both themselves and their Dog back on the forward flow and direction of the course set by the Judge. A Dog that takes its own path and is not directed by the Handler cannot be subject to Dismissal for Training in the Ring. Under these Regulations Rewards and/or Training Aids are any physical items used to reward a dog and include (but are not limited to): Food Toys, Tug toys and balls Bumbags Plastic bags The use of a mechanical stimulus like a clicker or audible toy The following are not considered Rewards and/or Training Aids : Touching/patting a Dog (but will be faulted for deliberate touching under Regulation 16.1) Externally worn mobile phone or pager Externally worn sunglass/spectacle case Essential health aids (including a wheel chair or similar) Using hands to control a wheelchair (manual or electric) or similar device Leads and collar at the start and finish Tugging the lead after the last obstacle has been completed and on the way out of the Ring is not considered to be Training in the Ring. 19. Timing and the Start/Finish Line Agility/Jumping Tests must be timed to at least 1/100th second. Unless the specific rules of a Game require otherwise, Games will also be timed to at least 1/100th second. Electronic or manual timing is highly desirable for both Tests and Games (including electronic horns etc for Gamblers and other such like Games). Electronic Timing displays that display to spectators, Competitors and Judges the Course Time for an individual round are also highly desirable in Agility and Jumping Tests. Timings displays are not to show a time during the round for Games such as Gamblers, Snooker, and other Games in which the Handler knowing the time as they run the course would give them considerable advantage and reduce the challenge of the Game. When Electronic Timing is used for Agility and Jumping Tests and a horn is available, the Judge should set a MCT and use the MCT as a tool to manage time over the period of a Competition. ADAA Agility Regulations

45 When electronic start/finish is used, the first and last obstacle in the course is usually a Hurdle (preferably Wing type) and the electronic beam is set between the Hurdle uprights. If the Judge and the Club are both confident that the Electronic Timing in use has a high accuracy/success rate, then a manual/backup Timekeeper is not mandatory. ADAA supplied Electronic Timing Equipment does not require a manual/backup Timekeeper. When using Electronic Timing without a manual/ backup Timekeeper, the Scribe should be located close to the first obstacle. In the absence of electronic timing equipment, it is best if the first and last obstacle is a Hurdle and the stopwatch is started/stopped over the first and last Hurdle. The clock will start/stop when the first part of the Dog s body crosses over/through the plane of the Hurdle Start Area The Start Area is defined as the area within close proximity to the first obstacle inside the defined boundary of a Ring (as marked by bunting, rope, construction fencing or similar). A Ring is always deemed to be defined, even in the absence of a clear physical barrier such as temporary or permanent fencing. Although not mandatory, Clubs are encouraged to use temporary fencing as much as possible and practicable to not only provide a clear physical definition of a Ring, but to also have a clear physical barrier between Rings to prevent Dogs crossing from one Ring to another. Once a Competitor enters the Ring to start their Dog, they are automatically deemed to be within the Start Area. If a Ring is set up without a clear/ physically defined barrier, then the Judge is to ensure that the Ring boundary is defined using witches hats or similar so there is a clear boundary for Handlers to know when they are outside the Ring and can reward their Dog and when they are inside the Ring and cannot reward their Dog. The Ring is to include at least five metres of space on the approach side to the first obstacle. Judges and Clubs should be aware that some large Dogs start at least 5 metres back from the first obstacle, so when possible, a Ring that allows 6 or 7 metres of approach space to the first obstacle is desirable. A Handler may not use a reward within the Ring with the exception of the tugging on the lead as outlined in Regulations 18.2 and Handlers may reward their Dog (toys, tugging, and food) in the line up before they reach the confines (boundary) of the Ring. When there is no clear physical barrier to define the Ring, Handlers, that by choice, start their Dog further back from the first obstacle than the area defined as the Ring, are still deemed to be within the Ring and subject to the Regulations, including training and rewarding in the Ring. ADAA Agility Regulations Document Number: POL-AR-001/16 1 February 2017

46 A Dog fouling once the Competitor has entered the confines of the Ring, whether or not before starting, will be Dismissed and should not run the course. A Dog may have a collar on and be on lead/leash within the Ring (but may not wear a garment) so long as the Handler and/or Dog have not crossed the plane of the first obstacle and the lead/leash is not used as a Reward (eg tugging). A Handler may hold, touch/pat and/or lift their Dog in the Ring without penalty, so long as the Handler has not crossed the plane of the first obstacle for a lead-out. Once a Handler has left the Start Area and passed the plane of the first obstacle for a lead-out, the Handler is deemed to have indicated that he/she is ready, therefore any Faults will be penalised. Thus, a Handler that leads-out (crosses the plane of the first obstacle) and then returns to the start and touches their Dog will be penalised a Course Fault. A Handler may return to their Dog after a lead-out to reposition their Dog without penalty, as long as the Handler does not touch or physically assist the Dog. Refusals for the Dog coming to a standstill or spinning (turning away from the obstacle) do not apply within the Start Area for the first obstacle/start line of a course. See Regulation 19.4 with regards to penalty for a Dog that runs around the first obstacle Finish Area The Finish Area is defined as the area within close proximity to the last obstacle inside the defined boundary of a Ring. The Finish Area should have five metres or more of clear space after the last Hurdle to allow a Dog room to move and re-connect with the Handler and be placed back on lead/leash. It is not the intent of these Regulations to remove the fun and reward that a Dog receives both during the actual running of a course and the subsequent few minutes after the completion of a run. Dogs may not be trained or rewarded within the Ring however, these Regulations do allow for some leeway, once the clock has been stopped and the last obstacle has been completed and the Handler is not only placing the Dog back under direct control with a lead/leash and collar, but is also trying to instill a sense of enjoyment and fun with the Dog after a run. In accordance with Regulation 18.2, tugging the lead after the last obstacle has been completed and on the way out of the Ring is not considered to be Training in the Ring. Notwithstanding, Handlers have an obligation to respect time constraints and to not deliberately waste time playing and rewarding a Dog in the Ring, as the Handler s prime objective is to leave the confines of the Ring as soon as practicable to allow the Competition and the next Competitor to proceed. Therefore if the Handler and Dog, due to playing and rewarding a Dog ADAA Agility Regulations

47 causes excessive delay in the process of exiting the ring without sufficient cause they may be penalised or Dismissed at the sole discretion of the Judge. Under no circumstance may food be used/given in the Ring and Judges are obliged to Dismiss a Dog if food is used in the Ring. A Handler may not place a toy on the ground, outside the ring, for the purpose of sending their dog to after the completion of the last obstacle At the Start for Manual Timing At the Start Area (with manual timing) Handlers may encounter the following starting orders: Are You Ready After the Handler confirms they are ready (visually or verbally) or by the Handler crossing the plane of the first obstacle/start line (enters the course): In Your Own Time Once a Handler has confirmed that he/she is ready, or entered the course (crossing the plane of the first obstacle/start line) then the Timekeeper should start the timing when any part of the Dog passes the plane of the first obstacle and any errors from that point on may be recorded. When a manual stop watch is used and there is a human error or a mechanical error, then the Regulations as listed at 19.4 below for failure of Electronic Timing should be followed when applicable At the Start for Electronic Timing Electronic Timing provides greater accuracy and consistency than that provided by manual timing. To aid with Ring efficiency, when Electronic Timing is being used there are no formal starting orders, instead the Handler is to look for indication the Judge is ready. When Electronic Timing is used, if the Dog crosses the plane of the first obstacle outside the gates of the timing beams (at any time, Handler ready or not), one Refusal Fault will be given (and the Dog comes back to restart). If the Handler triggers the Electronic Timing at the start the time shall continue, the timing will not be restarted and there will be no additional penalty other than time wasted. For Agility/Jumping Tests and Games (that are conducted in a similar manner to Agility and Jumping Tests), once the Dog negotiates the first obstacle, the Timekeeper or Scribe controlling the Electronic Timing console will determine if the clock has started. If the clock did start, the person controlling the electronic timer says nothing and the Competitor continues around the course. If the clock ADAA Agility Regulations Document Number: POL-AR-001/16 1 February 2017

48 did not start, the Timekeeper or Scribe controlling the Electronic Timing console should press the horn button on the Electronic Timing console before the Dog has reached the third obstacle. The Dog is then to return to the beginning for a restart. Any penalties incurred at the Start Area, or before the horn, shall remain however they will not receive any (further) fault on the rerun until they reach the point on course at which they were stopped. For Agility/Jumping Tests only (not Games), if the Timekeeper or Scribe controlling the Electronic Timing console does not notice a timing failure until the Dog has passed the third obstacle, the horn is not to be activated, nothing is to be said and the Dog is to continue around the course. At the end of the run the Timekeeper or Scribe controlling the Electronic Timing console is to advise the Judge that a timing failure has occurred. At this point the Judge will decide on a course of action. If the Dog is Eliminated/Dismissed during the run, then no rerun would be given. If the Dog has faulted, and cannot achieve a Clear Round Certificate, then the Dog will be deemed to have completed the course with a time equal to the SCT and retains all Faults. Although the Judge would not normally allow a rerun when the timing has failed and a Fault was made on course, the Judge does have the discretion to consider and allow a rerun if the Class was part of a Challenge Event or a significant Class or Championship in which points are important or a placing comes with some prestige. In such case the Judge may also consider the results of other Dogs in the class as a Dog with one Course Fault may not achieve a placing if there is already many Dogs that are clear of Course Faults and under time. If the Dog ran clear with regards to Course Faults, then the Judge is to offer a rerun for time only. In such case the Handler and Dog are to run the course in the normal matter and make all attempt to complete all obstacles in the normal manner and not take short cuts to shave off time. If the Handler decides they do not wish to rerun the course for time, then the Judge must Eliminate them and they cannot achieve a Clear Round or a placing. For Games, that are not conducted in a similar manner to Agility and Jumping Tests and use a Benchmark to decide if a Dog Qualified or not, the same rules cannot be applied when the timing equipment has failed. Thus, if the Timekeeper or Scribe controlling the Electronic Timing console does notice a timing failure, they should activate the horn and alert the Judge, irrespective of what obstacle the Dog is at when they notice the timing failure. Once the Judge knows there has been a timing failure the Judge is to stop the run and the Dog is to start again. Electronic Timing may be manually triggered by a Steward (start and/or finish as required) for Games. ADAA Agility Regulations

49 19.5 At the Finish for Electronic Timing If the Handler triggers the Electronic Timing at the finish (ie stops the clock) the penalty will be Elimination. 20. Rules for Gamblers 20.1 Purpose of Gamblers The purpose of Gamblers is to demonstrate strategy and to test the Handler and Dog s ability to work at a distance from each other Object of Gamblers The object of a Gamblers Class is for the Competitor to accumulate as many points as possible during the Opening Sequence and successfully complete the Gamble (without Course Faults or Refusals) during the Closing Sequence Overview of Gamblers A Gamblers Class shall consist of two distinct segments, the Opening and Closing (Gamble) Sequence. The Dog accumulates points during the time set by the Judge for the Opening Sequence by undertaking obstacles as directed by the Handler. During the Closing Sequence (Gamble) specific obstacles must be completed with the Handler at a distance from their Dog in the correct order/ direction as set by the Judge. The obstacles are placed in a random order, rather than laid out in a sequential manner as expected in an Agility/Jumping Test. In a Gamblers Class, rather than being penalised for an obstacle negotiated incorrectly, points are gained for obstacles correctly negotiated. The course design should provide risk/reward sequences to challenge Handler strategy. The Judge should set the higher point obstacles apart so that they cannot be performed in an easy flowing sequence. The Judge may enhance the complexity of the Opening Sequence by setting an additional performance or handling restriction, known as the Joker. Gamblers is a Game in which the spectators are waiting to see if the Dog can beat the clock and complete the Gamble before the last horn sounds. As such, to add that extra excitement and clarity to the Game, it is important that, whenever possible, Electronic Timing and a horn connected to the Electronic Timing is used. The term end of game is the terminology used to indicate the Competitor cannot qualify. The Judge saying end of game does not necessarily indicate that the team must immediately return to the finish to stop the clock. The Judge will consider the size of the Class and time constraints and, if required, will ADAA Agility Regulations Document Number: POL-AR-001/16 1 February 2017

50 include in the brief that upon end of game the Competitor should immediately make their way to the finish. In most cases, after end of game the Competitor will be allowed to stay on course up to the horn sounding (end of time). Points earned up to end of game are kept. Failure to send the Dog through the Finish Line/Hurdle to stop the clock (successful round or not) will result in Elimination. If a Competitor is Eliminated no points will be achieved for the round. The Handler deliberately touching the Dog or placing them in such a position that invites the Dog to touch them, and it does will be penalised with end of game Gamblers Opening Sequence The Opening Sequence and the clock are started when the Dog crosses over/ through the plane of the first obstacle. The Handler s strategy is to accumulate points in the Opening Sequence by successfully performing as many of the obstacles of the Handler s choice in the time allotted. Strategy shall include attempting the Joker, if one is set, and finishing the Opening Sequence as close as possible to the start of the Gamble. At the completion of the Opening Sequence, the Electronic Timing Equipment horn will sound (or the Timekeeper will blow a whistle for manual timing and allow the time to continue to run) to signal that the Competitor must proceed to the start of the Gamble. The following shall apply during the Opening Sequence: The Dog is given a time limit to negotiate obstacles as chosen by the Handler. Refusals/Run-outs are not faulted. If the Dog attempts an obstacle (including 3 or 4 point obstacles) unsuccessfully, it may be repeated (back to back) with the exception of the Tyre. Points will be awarded for successful back to back performance of Hurdles, Long Jumps and/or Tunnels. The Tyre cannot be attempted from one direction and then immediately attempted from the opposite direction under penalty of end of game. The Tyre may be attempted twice in a row from the same direction. Points will not be awarded for a back to back (repeated) performance of the same 3 or 4 point obstacle if the first attempt was successful. Points will not be awarded for the successful performance of a 3 or 4 point obstacle if the previous obstacle was also a 3 or 4 point obstacle (successful or unsuccessful). The Dog must attempt a 1 or 2 point obstacle between the same 3 or 4 ADAA Agility Regulations

51 point obstacle successfully completed, and between different 3 or 4 point obstacles. When attempting a 1 or 2 point obstacle between 3 and/or 4 point obstacles, it is irrelevant if the attempt of the 1 or 2 point obstacle was successful or not, and/or if the 1 or 2 point obstacle has already been successfully completed twice. Each obstacle may be attempted as many times as desired but will only receive points for two successful attempts however repeated attempts of obstacles already successfully completed twice near the area close to the start of the Gamble will be considered loitering. If a mistake is made on an obstacle the Judge will normally call No to indicate that no points will be accumulated for that attempt and the Dog must restart the obstacle (including weave poles, which must be successfully completed in a single attempt to gain points). If the obstacle has already been successfully attempted twice, the Judge will normally call No to indicate that no points will be accumulated for that attempt. Electronic Timing with a Horn (where available) should be used in conjunction with Hurdle, Tyre or Tunnel for the Start and Finish. The Electronic Timing Equipment horn sounding (or the Timekeeper blowing the whistle for manual timing) will indicate the end of the Opening Sequence and ability to earn points. If the Dog is negotiating an obstacle when the horn/whistle sounds for the close of the Opening Sequence, then the Dog shall be given the points for that obstacle should the Judge deem that the Dog has completed the aim of the obstacle and cannot be faulted. Thus, a Dog that has passed the plane of exit for a Tunnel or the Tyre (even though it has not landed) would receive the points provided the Dog goes on to correctly complete the obstacle. A Dog that has touched the down Contact Area of a Contact Obstacle would receive the points (unless it involves a fly-off from the See-Saw). If the Dog is in the air, jumping a Hurdle, it will receive the points if it does not displace the bar. The Dog must have entered the last opening in the Weave Poles and completed all the Weave Poles without fault to receive the points. The ability to earn the Gamble bonus will be lost if, during the Opening Sequence: The Dog performs (successful or unsuccessful) any two or more of the Gamble obstacles one after the other (whether or not in the order set by the Judge for the Gamble, and includes the same obstacle taken twice, in either direction). A Dog may perform a single Gamble obstacle followed by a non-gamble obstacle and then re-attempt the same or another Gamble obstacle. The Handler stands idle (loiters) in the area close to the start of the Gamble. ADAA Agility Regulations Document Number: POL-AR-001/16 1 February 2017

52 The Dog performs obstacles repeatedly without accumulating points for the purpose of waiting for the horn to signify the end of the Opening Sequence and the start of the Gamble. The Handler using a timing and/or electronic device while on course to assist his/her performance or for receiving assistance from outside the Ring. The Dog displaces a Hurdle bar, knocks over the Tyre (or splits/displaces/makes the Tyre such that the Dog cannot safely complete the intent of the obstacle) included in the Gamble sequence Allocated Time for Gamblers Opening Sequence The time allocated for the Opening Sequence shall be one of five options as designated by the Judge. Allocated times will be determined as per the table in Regulation Closing Sequence (Gamble) The Dog is required to execute the Gamble obstacles in the prescribed order and direction without Course Faults or Refusals and finish within the time set. The clock is stopped when the first part of the Dog s body crosses over/through the plane of the finish Hurdle. It is preferable to use Electronic Timing and for the clock to stop when the Dog crosses the plane of a Hurdle, Tyre or exit of a Pipe Tunnel. Where manual timing is used, the Timekeeper shall stop the clock when the Dog crosses the finish line/obstacle to record the total course time, thus enabling the Judge to determine whether the Closing Sequence was completed in the time set. The time measured by the Timekeeper shall be the sole factor used to determine whether the Closing Sequence was completed in the allotted time. The Gamble shall consist of at least four obstacles and no more than 6 obstacles (including start and finish). At least 3 of the possible 6 obstacles must require the Dog to work between 2 metres and 5 metres away from the Handler. Obstacles may be placed on the containment line, as long as at least three obstacles require the Dog to work between 2 metres and 5 metres away from the Handler. The containment line will be designed such that during the Gamble for at least 3 obstacles, the Dog must work at a distance of no less than 2 metres, and no more than 5 metres, away from the Handler. The exception to the rule would be in the case of a Tunnel that directs the Dog away from the containment line. In such case the Gamble sequence may allow the Dog to work more than 5 metres away from the containment line on exiting the Tunnel, as long as the next obstacle after the Tunnel is no more than 5 metres from the containment line. A Hurdle, Tyre or Pipe Tunnel is to be used for the last obstacle in the Gamble preferably in conjunction with Electronic Timing with a Horn (where available). ADAA Agility Regulations

53 It is not desirable to set a Gamble in which the Judge is placed between the Handler and the Dog. This includes when setting Contact equipment in a Gamble. The following shall apply during the Closing Sequence (Gamble): The Judge shall not Judge the containment line or the Gamble Sequence if the Dog is not on the approach side of the first obstacle of the Gamble Sequence when the first horn sounds. The only exception is if the Dog negotiates the last obstacle of the Gamble Sequence after the first horn, in which case the time will stop (manually or electronically) and the chance to achieve the Gamble bonus will be lost. The Dog is deemed to be on the approach side when all four paws have touched the ground on the approach side of the first obstacle of the Gamble Sequence. After the first horn to signify the end of the Opening Sequence and the start of the Closing (Gamble) Sequence, if the Dog (irrespective of the Handler s position) is deemed by the Judge to be on the approach side of the first obstacle, any attempt at the Gamble Sequence (and the containment line) will be judged. If the Handler is on the wrong side of the containment line and the Dog is on the approach to the first Gamble obstacle, there is no penalty until the Dog then attempts the Gamble. Once the Dog is on the approach side of the first Gamble obstacle and the Dog does then attempt the Gamble, if the Handler is on the wrong side of the containment line while the dog is attempting the Gamble, the chance to achieve the Gamble bonus will be lost. This ruling is designed to allow a Dog to take a single Gamble obstacle or non-gamble obstacles (no points awarded) on its way to the approach side of the first Gamble obstacle (including back jumping or reverse attempt of the first Gamble obstacle). Although the Judge will not start judging the Gamble Sequence until the Dog is deemed to be on the approach side of the first obstacle, the Competitor will still be bound by the ruling that never allows a Dog to perform (successfully or unsuccessfully) any two or more of the Gamble obstacles one after the other (whether or not in the order set by the Judge for the Gamble, and includes the same obstacle taken twice, in either direction), except for the first obstacle of the Gamble, in which the Dog may take the obstacle from the opposite direction set by the Gamble direction/sequence (to get to the approach side of the first Gamble obstacle) and then be allowed to immediately start the first obstacle of the Gamble sequence. Once the Dog attempts the Gamble Sequence from the approach side of the first Gamble obstacle, the Handler is required to stay behind a containment line (also known as Handler s line). The line may be marked on the ground or it may be a sequence of obstacles designed to make a barrier. The distance between the containment line and obstacles is to be measured from the upright (ie not the edge of the wing) closest to the ADAA Agility Regulations Document Number: POL-AR-001/16 1 February 2017

54 Handler s line in the case of Hurdles, and from the edge of the obstacle in all other cases. Once the Judge has deemed the dog to be on the approach side of the first Gamble obstacle and the Dog has made an attempt at the Gamble, if the Handler steps on or over the containment line, the chance to achieve the Gamble bonus will be lost. The Handler is allowed to extend his/her arm or body over the containment line (so long as feet are not on or over the line). No points will be awarded for any successful attempt at an individual obstacle, including Gamble obstacles, after the horn/whistle sounding to signify the end of the Opening Sequence and the start of the Closing Sequence (Gamble). The Joker bonus (if there was a Joker and it was successfully completed) will be added to the points earned during the Opening Sequence (before any Gamble bonus is applied). Successful completion of the Closing Sequence (Gamble), in the prescribed manner within time, will result in the Competitor receiving a final/total point accumulation equal to double the points accumulated in the Opening Sequence (Opening Sequence points includes any successful Joker bonus). A failed attempt at the Closing Sequence (Gamble) will result from a Course Fault, Refusal or Wrong Course on Gamble obstacles after the Horn sounds for the Closing Sequence and the Dog has attempted the Gamble Sequence from the approach side of the first Gamble obstacle. A failed attempt will also result from the Handler stepping over the containment line (whilst the Dog is attempting the Closing Sequence) or attempting the Gamble more than once. The Competitor will not be awarded the Gamble bonus for a failed attempt at the Closing Sequence. Not achieving the Gamble bonus will result in the Competitor receiving a final/total point accumulation equal to the points accumulated in the Opening Sequence (includes any Joker bonus achieved). The Dog should be directed to the finish as quickly as possible to stop the clock following a failed attempt Allocated Time for Gamble The time allocated to the Gamble Sequence shall be a continuance of the Opening Sequence and shall be as per the table below, as decided by the Judge and determined by the complexity/length of the Gamble. Maxi Midi Mini Toy IP Minimum 10 seconds Maximum 20 seconds Minimum 10 seconds Maximum 20 seconds Minimum 12 seconds Maximum 22 seconds Minimum 12 seconds Maximum 22 seconds RP Minimum 12 seconds Maximum 22 seconds Minimum 12 seconds Maximum 22 seconds Minimum 14 seconds Maximum 24 seconds Minimum 14 seconds Maximum 24 seconds ADAA Agility Regulations

55 20.8 Gamblers Obstacles and their Value Obstacles are allocated points as shown in the following table: Hurdles (including Wing and Wall) Tunnels, Tyre and Long Jump Contact Obstacles or 6 Weave Poles Weave Poles ( 12) Joker Combination 1 point 2 points 3 points 4 points bonus = value of obstacles No individual obstacle in a course shall be valued more than 4 points. There shall be no more than one Joker in the course. There shall be no more than one 4 point obstacle in the course. There shall be no more than four 3 point obstacles in the course. No Spread Hurdles are to be used. There shall be at least one piece of contact equipment used in a Gamblers course Joker The Joker, if used, must have a combination of at least two, and no more than four, obstacles. The Joker combination may be in sequence, one after the other. Alternatively, the combination may be spread around the course (for example, an obstacle in each corner). No Contact Obstacles may be used in a Joker. No more than one set of six (6) Weave Poles may be used in a Joker. The Joker may include a Handler restriction zone (but may not exceed 5 metres). When a Joker is used, all of the individual obstacles involved in the Joker combination are scored and points for each obstacle accrued as they are successfully completed in the normal manner during the Opening Sequence (that is, points can only be achieved a maximum of twice for two successful attempts). If the Judge deems the Joker as a whole has been successfully completed in the designated sequence/direction, then the Judge awards a bonus equal to the points for each of the Joker obstacles at the end of the Opening Sequence (before any successful Gamble bonus is applied) Specific Gamblers Rules Any Hurdle or obstacle that shall be displaced, or otherwise retired, by the Competitor during the Opening or Closing Sequence (Gamble) shall not be replaced until the end of the run. A Tyre that has been split or pulled apart but will still allow a Dog to safely complete the intent of the obstacle and allow the Dog to jump through an aperture is not deemed to be retired. Failure to return to the finish and stop the clock will result in Elimination. The Dog with the most total points is the winner. In the event of equal total points the fastest Dog is the winner. When two or more Dogs have equal total points and equal time, they will both be awarded the same placing (eg two equal first places, the next Dog will receive third place). Dogs that receive a Qualifying Certificate are to place higher than Dogs that did not qualify. ADAA Agility Regulations Document Number: POL-AR-001/16 1 February 2017

56 20.11 Gamblers Scoring/Qualifying To receive a Qualifying Certificate the class must be Open Standard within the IP or Regular-Open (RO) Standard within the RP and the Dog must successfully complete the Gamble Sequence within the time allotted (achieving the Gamble bonus), as well as accumulating the following number of total points (see table below). Total Points are points accumulated in the Opening Sequence (including any Joker bonus) plus any Gamble bonus achieved Gamblers Table Options Opening Sequence Time for IP Opening Sequence Time for RP IP & RP Benchmark Gamblers Option 1 Maxi/Midi Class 30 seconds Maxi/Midi Class 33 seconds 36 total points Mini/Toy Class 33 seconds Mini/Toy Class 36 seconds 36 total points Gamblers Option 2 Maxi/Midi Class 35 seconds Maxi/Midi Class 38 seconds 42 total points Mini/Toy Class 38 seconds Mini/Toy Class 42 seconds 42 total points Gamblers Option 3 Maxi/Midi Class 40 seconds Maxi/Midi Class 44 seconds 48 total points Mini/Toy Class 44 seconds Mini/Toy Class 48 seconds 48 total points Gamblers Option 4 Maxi/Midi Class 45 seconds Maxi/Midi Class 49 seconds 54 total points Mini/Toy Class 49 seconds Mini/Toy Class 54 seconds 54 total points Gamblers Option 5 Maxi/Midi Class 50 seconds Maxi/Midi Class 55 seconds 60 total points Mini/Toy Class 55 seconds Mini/Toy Class 60 seconds 60 total points Example of Scoring/Qualifying for Gamblers Example 1 Open Maxi Class 50 seconds Benchmark of 60 total points Has a Joker in the Opening Sequence Dog achieves 22 points during the Opening Sequence Dog successfully completes the Joker and receives the bonus (in this example 8 points) Opening Sequence points = 30 Gamble attempt is successful and Gamble bonus is achieved Total points = 60 (double 30) Benchmark achieved and Qualifying Certificate awarded Example 2 Open Maxi Class 50 seconds Benchmark of 60 total points Has a Joker in the Opening Sequence Dog achieves 22 points during the Opening Sequence Dog unsuccessfully attempts Joker and does not receive bonus points Opening Sequence points = 22 ADAA Agility Regulations

57 Gamble attempt is successful and Gamble bonus is achieved Total points = 44 (double 22) Benchmark not achieved and no Qualifying Certificate awarded Example 3 Open Maxi Class 50 seconds Benchmark of 60 total points Has a Joker in the Opening Sequence Dog achieves 22 points during the Opening Sequence Dog unsuccessfully attempts Joker and does not receive bonus points Opening Sequence points = 22 Gamble attempt is unsuccessful and Gamble bonus is not achieved Total points = 22 Benchmark not achieved and no Qualifying Certificate awarded 21. Rules for Snooker 21.1 Purpose of Snooker The purpose of Snooker is to test the Handler s risk strategy and the Handler and Dog team s skill as they work together against the clock. Speed and calculated risks for higher point accumulation in the Opening Sequence are important components Object of Snooker The object of a Snooker Class is to accumulate as many points as possible during the Opening Sequence and successfully complete the Closing Sequence in the prescribed order, without Course Fault or Refusals within the allotted time Overview of Snooker A Snooker Class shall consist of two distinct segments, the Opening and Closing Sequence. There is no distinctive time separating the Opening and Closing Sequence. The Dog accumulates points in the Opening Sequence by completing a one (1) point Hurdle (known as a red ), followed by an obstacle of choice (known as a colour ), a different one (1) point Hurdle, followed by an obstacle of choice, and a third different one (1) point Hurdle, followed by an obstacle of choice. Once the Opening Sequence is complete the Dog begins the Closing Sequence and accumulates points for undertaking the colour obstacles in the order set by the Judge. The obstacles are placed on course to resemble a Snooker table (the popular indoor game with red and coloured balls and a cue stick), either before or after the break. There shall be three 1 point Hurdles ( red ) on course representing the red balls on a Snooker table. There shall be 6 obstacles and/or obstacle com- ADAA Agility Regulations Document Number: POL-AR-001/16 1 February 2017

58 binations ( colours ) on course representing the 6 coloured balls on a Snooker table. Each of the 6 colour obstacles and/or obstacle combinations shall be allocated points equivalent to those on a Snooker table (2 to 7 points). Points are accumulated for a successful attempt at an obstacle/obstacle combination. The term end of game is the terminology used to indicate the Competitor cannot qualify. The Judge saying end of game does not necessarily indicate that the team must immediately return to the finish to stop the clock. The Judge will consider the size of the Class and time constraints and, if required, will include in the brief that upon end of game the Competitor should immediately make their way to the finish. In most cases, after end of game the Competitor will be allowed to stay on course up to the horn sounding (end of time). Points earned up to end of game are kept. Snooker is a Game in which the spectators are waiting to see if the Dog can beat the clock and complete the Closing Sequence before the last horn sounds. As such, to add that extra excitement and clarity to the Game, it is important that, whenever possible, Electronic Timing and a horn connected to the Electronic Timing is used. Failure to send the Dog over the final obstacle (usually a Hurdle) to stop the clock (successful round or not) will result in Elimination. The Handler deliberately touching the Dog or placing themselves in such a position that invites the Dog to touch them, and it does, will be penalised with end of game. However, if the Handler lifts the Dog off the ground then it will be Elimination Snooker Opening Sequence The Opening Sequence, and the time, are started when the Dog crosses over/ through the plane of the first obstacle (usually a Hurdle). Electronic Timing with a Horn (where available) should be used in conjunction with Hurdles or Tyre for the Start and Finish. If the Judge uses a Hurdle to start, then the Judge may stipulate that it is either a neutral Hurdle (not live during the Opening Sequence) and there is no penalty for displacing the bar, or alternatively, the start Hurdle may be a Red Hurdle and any displaced bar would be end of game. The Opening Sequence consists of six obstacles and/or obstacle combinations taken in the order of red colour a different red colour a different red colour. During the Opening Sequence the colour after each successful red may be the same or a different colour. The Opening Sequence must be successfully completed before the Closing Sequence is started. ADAA Agility Regulations

59 The following shall apply during the Opening Sequence: A red may be taken from either direction. A red must be taken successfully before a colour is taken. Each red may be taken only once. After a successful red, a colour must be attempted before the next red is taken. A red or colour taken out of sequence = end of game. Displacing the bar and/or going under the bar of a red = end of game. Examples: Successful red colour same red again = end of game. Successful red colour colour = end of game. Successful red another or same red = end of game. During the Opening Sequence the Dog will not be faulted for Refusals for any obstacle that has not been selected for performance. Failure to successfully complete an obstacle that has been selected for performance on the first attempt is end of game. An obstacle has been selected for performance if the Dog has touched or crossed the obstacle (eg placing a paw on a Contact Area, crossing through the line of the Weave Poles, placing a nose between the uprights of a hurdle or placing a nose in a Tunnel). The only time a Dog will be able to do the same colour back to back without it being end of game would be if the 2 point obstacle was chosen after the last red Hurdle. In this case the Dog would immediately repeat the 2 point obstacle as the first obstacle in the Closing Sequence Snooker Closing Sequence The Closing Sequence requires the Dog to successfully complete (without fault) the 6 colour obstacles and/or obstacle combinations in the order and direction as specified by the Judge. The finish may be the same Hurdle as used for the start or a separate Hurdle. Scoring will cease when the Electronic Timing Equipment horn sounds (or the Timekeeper sounds the whistle for manual timing). The clock stops when the Dog crosses over/through the plane of the last obstacle. During the Closing Sequence the Dog will be faulted for Refusals/Run-outs. The following shall apply during the Closing Sequence: The Closing Sequence requires the Dog to successfully complete the 6 colour obstacles and/or obstacle combinations in the order and direction as specified by the Judge. The Closing Sequence starts with the 2 point (yellow) obstacle and ends with the 7 point (black) obstacle and/or obstacle combination. ADAA Agility Regulations Document Number: POL-AR-001/16 1 February 2017

60 If the Dog is still negotiating an obstacle when the end of time horn (or whistle for manual timing) sounds then the Dog shall be given points for that obstacle should the Judge deem that the Dog has completed the aim of the obstacle and cannot be faulted. Thus, a Dog that has passed the plane of exit for a Tunnel or the Tyre (even though it has not landed) would receive the points provided the Dog goes on to correctly complete the obstacle. A Dog that has touched the down Contact Area of a Contact Obstacle would receive the points (unless it involves a fly-off from the See-Saw). If the Dog is in the air, jumping a Hurdle, it will receive the points if it does not displace the bar. The Dog must have entered the last opening in the Weave Poles, and completed the Poles without fault, to receive the points. Any fault, including displaced bar, missed contact, incorrect entry or error in the Weave Poles, a Refusal/Run-out, Tyre aperture broken/opened, or an obstacle taken out of sequence will result in end of game. Once a Dog has completed the No 7 obstacle then there will be no penalty other than time wasted for touching the Dog. However, if the Dog is lifted off the ground before passing through/over the plane of the final obstacle then it will be Elimination Snooker Obstacles and their Value Obstacles are allocated points as indicated below: 1 point (red) Hurdles (3 x 1 point obstacles must be set). 2 points (yellow) Hurdle or Long Jump or Tunnels. 3 points (green) Hurdle or Long Jump or Tunnel or Tyre or two obstacle combination. 4 points (brown) Long Jump or Tunnel or Tyre or Contact Obstacle or 6 Weave Poles or two or three obstacle combinations. 5 points (blue) Contact Obstacle or 6 Weave Poles or Tunnel or two, three or four obstacle combinations. 6 points (pink) Contact Obstacle or, 12 Weave Poles or two, three or four obstacle combinations. 7 points (black) Contact Obstacle or 12 Weave Poles or three or four obstacle combination. Two and three obstacle combinations may only include Hurdles, Long Jump, Tunnels and the Tyre. Four obstacle combinations may only include Hurdles, Long Jump, Tunnels, Tyre and Weave Poles (maximum of 1 set with 6 poles). No Spread Hurdles are to be used. The Opening Sequence allows for a maximum of 24 points. To achieve the maximum points the Competitor must successfully complete the 7 point obstacle and/or obstacle combination after each red : = 24. ADAA Agility Regulations

61 The Closing Sequence allows for a maximum of 27 points = 27. The successful completion of a Snooker Game has a maximum of 51 points ( = 51) Specific Snooker Rules When scoring ceases in either the Opening or Closing Sequence due to error ( end of game ), it shall be indicated by the Judge (usually with a blast of the whistle or the Judge saying end of game ) and the Competitor will cease earning further points. In this instance the Competitor should return to the finish as quickly as possible to stop the clock but may, unless otherwise indicated by the Judge, remain on course up to the Electronic Timing Equipment horn sounds (or the Timekeeper sounds the whistle for manual timing) end of time. The Competitor will retain any points earned up until when scoring of points ceased ( end of game ) unless they are Eliminated. Should a Handler choose to stay on course after end of game the time recorded, and subsequently used to determine placings, will be when the Competitor returns to the finish and the Dog stops the clock. Failure to return to the finish and stop the clock will result in Elimination. The Electronic Timing Equipment horn will sound (or the Timekeeper sounds the whistle for manual timing) time expired. This will indicate end of game (no more points may be earned) and the Competitor must return to the finish as quickly as possible for the Dog to stop the clock. All individual obstacles are normally bidirectional (except See-Saw and Collapsible Tunnel, if reinstated) in the Opening Sequence. Obstacle combinations may be multidirectional in both the Opening and Closing Sequence, they may be multidirectional in the Opening Sequence but have a prescribed order/direction in the Closing Sequence or they may have a prescribed order/direction in both the Opening and Closing Sequence. The Judge is to brief Handlers on requirements at the Judge s Brief. The Tyre may not be attempted from one direction and then immediately attempted from the opposite direction (back to back), under penalty of end of game. The Dog with the most points is the winner. In the event of equal points the fastest Dog is the winner. When two or more Dogs have equal points and equal time, they will both be awarded the same placing (eg two equal first places, the next Dog will receive third place). Dogs that receive a Qualifying Certificate are to place higher than a Dog that did not qualify. ADAA Agility Regulations Document Number: POL-AR-001/16 1 February 2017

62 21.8 Snooker Scoring/Qualifying To receive a Qualifying Certificate the Class must be Open Standard within the IP and Regular-Open (RO) Standard within the RP and the Dog must have a fault free performance in both the Opening and Closing Sequences, including successfully completing the 7 point (black) obstacle/obstacle combination (earn the points) as well as accumulating the following total points (see the table below) Snooker Table Options Total Time for IP Total Time for RP IP & RP Benchmark Snooker Option 1 Maxi/Midi Class 40 seconds Maxi/Midi Class 44 seconds 40 total points Mini/Toy Class 44 seconds Mini/Toy Class 48 seconds 40 total points Snooker Option 2 Maxi/Midi Class 45 seconds Maxi/Midi Class 49 seconds 43 total points Mini/Toy Class 49 seconds Mini/Toy Class 54 seconds 43 total points Snooker Option 3 Maxi/Midi Class 50 seconds Maxi/Midi Class 55 seconds 45 total points Mini/Toy Class 55 seconds Mini/Toy Class 60 seconds 45 total points Snooker Option 4 Maxi/Midi Class 55 seconds Maxi/Midi Class 60 seconds 47 total points Mini/Toy Class 60 seconds Mini/Toy Class 66 seconds 47 total points Snooker Option 5 Maxi/Midi Class 60 seconds Maxi/Midi Class 65 seconds 48 total points Mini/Toy Class 65 seconds Mini/Toy Class 71 seconds 48 total points 22. Rules for Steeplechase Steeplechase is a Game based on a similar event in the equestrian world, with the name dating back to the 1600s, when races between competing horses started at one church steeple and ended at another. The horse was often required to jump fences in a Steeplechase. With links back to the historic Steeplechase race between two or more horses, usually for a purse (money), the Agility version can be a Game in which there is a winner takes all purse for each class. ADAA does not allow titling classes or normal club level competitions to run a Steeplechase Class that involves money (purse) as a prize. The exception being ADAA approved events such as the National Grand Prix and other major ADAA events in which the Board has approved a Steeplechase class to run as a non-titling class and has prize money (purse) for the winner (s). Any ADAA approved Steeplechase Class held at a major ADAA event must clearly state in the Schedule of Events that the Steeplechase Class is non-titling and that there is prize money (purse) involved. A Steeplechase class usually involves a winner takes all purse (money prize), however the Board may, at their discretion, adopt a shared/split purse for the Winner and Runner-up should they choose. Steeplechase may also be run at a normal Competition for Titles, and in such case, if Qualifying Certificates are issued as an Individual Game, then under no circumstances may a purse or prize money be offered. ADAA Agility Regulations

63 Steeplechase is designed to be a fast and flowing course that should showcase the balance between speed and control. Control handling challenges that serve to detract from the speed element should be excluded. The speed element is provided by only using Hurdles and Pipe Tunnels. The control element is provided by the use of the A-Frame and the Weave Poles. Only the following obstacles may be used: Hurdles (Wing and Non-Wing) Pipe Tunnel (must be used at least once) A-Frame (must be used once or twice) Weave Poles x 12 (must be used once or twice) Every Steeplechase course must have one of the following: A-Frame x 2 and the Weave Poles x 1, or A-Frame x 1 and the Weave Poles x 2 No other obstacle may be used that is not listed above. The course is to have between 18 and 20 obstacles and should be of a non-technical design to showcase speed. To continue with the theme of speed, the class is to be run with a time plus faults (TPF) scoring method Steeplechase Scoring Non-completion of an obstacle (including Weave Poles) Eliminated Refusals will not be faulted, but obstacle must be completed correctly Weave Poles will not be faulted but must be completed correctly Wrong Course/Off-course Eliminated Back Weaving Eliminated Knocked bar 5 Faults Missed A-frame contact 5 Faults Steeplechase Non-Titling Class Qualifying For a non-titling class there is no need to measure the course or set a SCT as the fastest total time when adding together time and any faults will be the winner. ADAA Agility Regulations Document Number: POL-AR-001/16 1 February 2017

64 Steeplechase Titling Class-Scoring and Benchmark If the class is to be a titling class,a Benchmark must be set in the form of a SCT. A Standard Course Time (SCT) benchmark will be set using a rate of travel as set out in Regulations and To qualify the dog must complete the course with a combined time-plus-faults (TPF) score equal to or less than the SCT set by the Judge. The dog with the lowest time-plus-faults (TPF) score will be declared the winner with all Dogs assigned a placement based on ascending order of their time-plus-faults score. In the event of a tie between TPF scores, the dog with the fewer faults will be placed ahead of the dog with more faults, otherwise the tie will stand. 23. Guidelines for Common Individual Games 23.1 Gamblers Gamblers tests the Handler s strategic skills and the Handler and Dog s ability to work at a distance from one another. When prefixed with Open Standard within the IP, or Regular-Open (RO) Standard within the RP and used to earn Qualifying Certificates towards the MAAD, AAGD and GD Titles within the IP and the R-MAAD, R-AAGD and R-GD Titles within the RP, Regulation 20 applies Snooker Snooker tests the Competitor s speed and risk strategy. When prefixed with Open Standard within the IP, or Regular-Open (RO) Standard within the RP and used to earn Qualifying Certificates towards the MAAD, AAGD and SD Titles within the IP and the R-MAAD, R-AAGD and R-SD Titles within the RP, Regulation 21 applies Steeplechase Steeplechase tests the Competitor s A-frame and/or Weave Pole skills and highlights the balance between speed and control. When prefixed with Open Standard within the IP, or Regular-Open (RO) Standard within the RP and used to earn Qualifying Certificates towards the MAAD, AAGD and SCD Titles within the IP and the R-MAAD, R-AAGD and R-SCD Titles within the RP, Regulation 22 applies Jumping Without Weavers (JWOW) Jumping Without Weavers (JWOW) tests a Competitor s ability to negotiate a series of obstacles at speed. JWOW is considered a speed Game. Course design and rules are usually similar to a Jumping Test except there are no Weave Poles and the expected rate of travel is higher. ADAA Agility Regulations

65 23.5 Blackjack Blackjack is based on the popular card game that requires the Dog to earn 21 points in the fastest time. Accumulating more than 21 points will bust (Eliminate) the Competitor Boston Bowling Boston Bowling, as the name implies, is based on ten pin bowling. The Game consists of two short courses with the Handler bowling (sending their Dog from a distance) into one of two Pipe Tunnels situated close to each other. Depending on which of the two Pipe Tunnels the Dog enters will decide which of the two short courses is run first Group Choice Group Choice is a Game of strategy that divides the obstacles on a course into three groups. Each group of obstacles must be completed before moving to the next group. This is a Game that can be played after an Agility Test with minimal movement of obstacles Double Joker Double Joker is a variation of the Game of Gamblers except that the Handler may double the points of each individual obstacle if the Dog performs the obstacle while the Handler remains in a doubling box. The Judge may make the doubling box a fixed position on course or may allow hoops, or similar item, to be used as a portable doubling box Dare to Double Dare to Double is a Game involving the accumulation of points and a single A-frame that allows the Handler to introduce strategy and double points already accumulated for each successful attempt of the A-frame. An unsuccessful attempt of the A-frame would result in all points accumulated being halved. Variations may include replacing the doubling obstacle with Weave Poles, See- Saw or Dog-Walk Power and Speed Power and Speed is a Game that requires tight control and accuracy during the first (Power) section of the course, utilising Contact Obstacles and Weave poles. The first (Power) section is not timed, but Course Faults are accumulated and added to the time the Dog takes to complete the second (speed) section. The second (Speed) section is timed and only uses Hurdles and Tunnels. The perfect performance would be the Dog with no Course Faults in the first (power) section and the fastest time through the second (Speed) section. ADAA Agility Regulations Document Number: POL-AR-001/16 1 February 2017

66 23.11 What s My Line? What s My Line, also known as Take Your Own Line, is a Game like many other Games that requires the Handler to use strategy. The Handler must decide the quickest, most efficient manner to complete each and every obstacle on course without repeating or omitting any Jumplers Jumplers is a Game that mixes Jumping and Distance Control from Gamblers. The course has a Handler restriction area. The Judge sets a fast SCT and then gives the Handler three options. Option 1, run the course very quickly with the Handler running through the Handler restriction area (hoping to be under SCT). Option 2, run the course with the Handler staying inside the Handler restriction area and if successful, receive a substantial time subtraction from the Dog s time (this should place the Dog under SCT). Option 3, run the course with the Handler staying outside the Handler restriction area and if successful, receive a substantial time subtraction from the Dog s time (this should place Dog under SCT) Pole Jacks Pole Jacks is based on the children s game of Jacks. This Game requires good Weave Pole skills and the use of strategy in a similar manner to that required for Snooker. Completing a set of 5 or 6 poles is equivalent to the bounce of the ball and all the other obstacles represent the Jacks Wild Card Wild Card is another game of strategy. It is run in a similar fashion to an Agility Test except that at three numbers (say obstacle No 2, No 6 and No 9) there are three obstacles to choose from. The three options at each of the three numbers of say No 2, No 6 and No 9 are worth 1, 2 and 3 points respectively. The option worth 1 point will be the easiest obstacle or the obstacle that offers the least disruption to the flow of the course. The 3 point option will be the hardest obstacle or the obstacle that offers the most disruption to the flow of the course. The Handler must complete one obstacle worth 1 point, one obstacle worth 2 points and one obstacle worth 3 points Helter Skelter Helter Skelter is a popular English Jumping Game. Contact Obstacles are not used and a fast SCT is set. It is considered a speed Game. The course design is in a spiral shape with the Dog starting on the inside and running around an ever increasing spiral to the finish on the outside. Alternatively, the Dog starts on the outside and runs around in an ever decreasing spiral to the inside. ADAA Agility Regulations

67 23.16 Quadrants Quadrants is a Game similar to Group Choice. The Game is based around the course being divided into four quadrants. Imaginary lines, marked lines, Contact Obstacles or an area of open space, may divide the four quadrants. Each quadrant will usually have between 4 and 5 obstacles. Each obstacle in a quadrant must be completed in any sequence. Individual obstacles are bidirectional (when possible). Every quadrant must be completed in any order. 24. Guidelines for Common Pairs Games 24.1 Boxed Pairs Boxed Pairs is a relay that requires the Competitors to trade places on the course any time there is a fault Strategic Pairs Strategic Pairs is a relay involving a great deal of strategy as Handlers decide which Competitor performs what individual obstacles (may or may not include contact obstacles and weave poles) Pairs Relay Pairs Relay is a relay in which the course is divided into sections that each Competitor runs (often a baton exchange is required) Classic Pairs Game A Classic Pairs Game requires each Competitor in the pair to traverse a course similar to that found in an Agility and/or Jumping Test using Scoring and Marking as per Regulations 15 and 16 respectively, and adding together the scores of the two Competitors in each pair for a total score. 25. Guidelines for Common Team Games 25.1 Team Relay Team Relay is played in the same manner as a Pairs Relay except each team has three or more Competitors. The course is divided into sections that each Competitor runs (often a baton exchange is required) Classic Team Game Classic Team Games are played in the same manner as a Classic Pairs Game except each team has three or more Competitors. The Game requires each Competitor on the team to traverse a course similar to an Agility and/or Jumping Test using Scoring and Marking as per Regulations 15 and 16 respectively, and adding the scores from each individual Competitor together for a total score. ADAA Agility Regulations Document Number: POL-AR-001/16 1 February 2017

68 25.3 Mixed Team Relay Mixed Team Relay involves a course with two sequences that have two different hurdle heights within the one course, one sequence with bars set at either Maxi or Midi height (Large) and a second sequence with bars set at either Toy or Mini height (Small). If the team is a designated a Large team, then two dogs will jump a Large bar height (Maxi or Midi) and one dog will jump a Small bar height (Toy or Mini). If the team is a designated a Small team, then two dogs will jump a Small bar height (Toy or Mini) and one dog will jump a Large bar height (Maxi or Midi). Any obstacle that is used in both sequences cannot be a Hurdle, Tyre, Long Jump or A-frame and must only be the Dog-walk, See-Saw, Weave Poles and/or Tunnels. ADAA Agility Regulations

69 SECTION 3 COMBINED PROGRAMME (CP) 26. CP Titles 26.1 Submitting Title Applications Every Clear Round and/or Qualifying Certificate submitted for a Title within the CP must identify the Dog as on the IPR or RPR. Refer to Regulations 61 and 62 for conversion of Titles awarded, Regulation 65 for conversion of Clear Round Certificates awarded and Regulation 66 for conversion of Qualifying Certificates awarded General Only Clear Round Certificates and Qualifying Certificates, gained at Competitions will be accepted. Applications for all Titles must be accompanied by the prescribed fee and, upon approval, a Title Certificate will be issued to the Owner authorising the use of the letters concerned after the Dog s name. The original Clear Round and/or Qualifying Certificates must accompany applications for all Titles Beginner Australian Agility Dog (BAAD) ADAA will receive applications for the use of the letters BAAD after the name of each Dog that shall be certificated by at least two different Judges to have gained four Clear Round Certificates in Combined-Elementary (CE) Agility/ Jumping Tests within the CP, with at least two being gained in Agility Tests. At least one Clear Round Certificate must have been achieved on or after 1 July The BAAD Title certifies that the Dog has a basic understanding of the skills required to negotiate a simple course with direction and team work from the Handler Australian Agility Dog (AAD) ADAA will receive applications for the use of the letters AAD after the name of each Dog which shall be certificated by at least two different Judges to have gained four Clear Round Certificates in Combined-Starters (CS) within the CP, Intermediate and/or Open within the IP or Regular-Intermediate (RI) and/or Regular-Open (RO) within the RP for Agility/Jumping Tests with at least two being gained in Agility Tests. The AAD Title certifies that the Dog has demonstrated its agility through the flawless performance of the majority of obstacles, this being the basis of Agility and Jumping Tests. ADAA Agility Regulations Document Number: POL-AR-001/16 1 February 2017

70 26.5 Australian Agility Team Dog (AATD) ADAA will receive applications for the use of the letters AATD after the name of each Dog which shall be certificated by at least two different Judges to have gained three Qualifying Certificates from Combined-Open Pairs Games and Combined-Open Team Games, with at least one being from a Team Game. The AATD Title certifies that the Dog and Handler have demonstrated their ability to consistently perform with team spirit and good sportsmanship Titles without Prerequisites The BAAD, AAD and AATD Titles may be awarded totally independently to all other titles and do not require any other Title(s) in order to be awarded Table Summary of Titles within the CP The tables below represent an abbreviated summary of Titles and awards within the CP. The specific requirements at Regulation 26 will take precedence. Additional Achievements Prerequisite Title Reg. No. Abbreviated Requirements Titles CRC = Clear Round Certificate QC = Qualifying Certificate 4 CRC s in Combined-Elementary (CE) Agility/Jumping Tests with at least two BAAD 26.3 being gained in Agility Tests. At least one CRC must be dated on or after 01 July No None 2006 AAD CRC s (any Standard except Combined-Elementary) with at least two being gained in Agility Tests. No None AATD Combined-Open Team/Pairs QCs (with at least 1 Team QC). No None 27. Standards within the CP and Eligibility to Enter each Standard Handlers are reminded that Dogs may be entered in a higher height Class. As an example, for Combined-Elementary (CE), Combined-Starters (CS) Standard Agility/Jumping Tests and Combined-Open (CO) Team Games, a Midi Dog could be entered in Maxi Class. A team may consist of IPR and/or RPR Dogs of different height classes, for example a Combined-Open Midi 4 Dog Team may comprise an IPR Midi, IPR Mini, RPR Midi and RPR Mini Dog Combined-Elementary Standard Any Dog on the IPR or RPR that is eligible for its BAAD, AAD, SAAD, MAAD, R-SAAD or R-MAAD Title may not enter an Agility/Jumping Test that is prefixed with Combined-Elementary (CE). A Dog may achieve its AAD Title before becoming eligible for its BAAD Title, in which case it will be ineligible to enter Combined-Elementary Standard and cannot earn its BAAD Title. ADAA Agility Regulations

71 27.2 Combined-Starters Standard Any Dog on the IPR or RPR that is eligible for its AAD, SAAD, MAAD, R-SAAD or R-MAAD Title may not enter an Agility/Jumping Test that is prefixed with Combined-Starters (CS) Combined-Open Standard The CP splits the Combined-Open Standard into Combined-Open A (COA) or Combined-Open B (COB) to define if non-aad Dogs may enter and to use as a tool to control numbers and running times of a Class. Both Combined-Open A (COA) and Combined-Open B (COB) have exactly the same level of difficulty. Unless otherwise specified, any reference to Combined-Open Standard (CO) includes both Combined-Open A and Combined-Open B Combined-Open A Standard Any Dog on the IPR or RPR may enter a Pairs/Team Game prefixed with Combined-Open A (COA). No restrictions may be placed on entry Combined-Open B Standard Only Dogs on the IPR or RPR that have been awarded the Title AAD may enter a Pairs/Team Game prefixed with Combined-Open B (COB) Combined-Open Maxi Mixed Team Relay ADAA is committed to its policy of ensuring that every height class is offered for all events. It is also committed to being a part of the international dog agility community through its affiliation with the International Federation of Cynological Sports (IFCS). Therefore approval is given, for this event to be offered (from time to time) by Clubs: Mixed Team Relay involves a course with two sequences that have two different hurdle heights within the one course, one sequence with bars set at either Maxi or Midi height (Large) and a second sequence with bars set at either Toy or Mini height (Small). If the team is a designated a Large team, then two dogs will jump a Large bar height (Maxi or Midi) and one dog will jump a Small bar height (Toy or Mini). If the team is a designated a Small team, then two dogs will jump a Small bar height (Toy or Mini) and one dog will jump a Large bar height (Maxi or Midi). Large teams: 2 Maxi Height class dog plus 1 Toy Height class dog; or 2 Maxi Height class dog plus 1 Mini Height class dog; or 2 Midi Height class dog plus 1 Toy Height class dog; or 2 Midi Height class dog plus 1 Mini Height class dog; or ADAA Agility Regulations Document Number: POL-AR-001/16 1 February 2017

72 Small teams: 2 Mini Height class dog plus 1 Maxi Height class dog; or 2 Mini Height class dog plus 1 Midi Height class dog; or 2 Toy Height class dog plus 1 Maxi Height class dog; or 2 Toy Height class dog plus 1 Midi Height class dog Any obstacle that is used in both sequences cannot be a Hurdle, Tyre, Long Jump or A-frame and must only be the Dog-walk, See-Saw, Weave Poles and/or Tunnels. 28. Obstacles for the CP 28.1 Obstacles for Combined-Elementary Standard Agility/Jumping Tests When Combined-Elementary (CE) is used for a prefix the Tyre, Weave Poles, Spread Hurdle and See-Saw are not to be used. All other obstacles used within the CP are as per Regulation 68 and their respective height tables for the various adjustable obstacles Obstacles for Combined-Starters Standard Agility/Jumping Tests When Combined-Starters (CS) is used for a prefix the Tyre, Spread Hurdle and See-Saw are not to be used. All other obstacles used within the CP are as per Regulation 68 and their respective height tables for the various adjustable obstacles Obstacles for Combined-Open Standard Pairs/Team Games When Combined-Open (CO) is used for a prefix the Tyre and Spread Hurdle are not to be used. All other obstacles used within the CP are as per Regulation 68 and their respective height tables for the various adjustable obstacles. 29. Rates of Travel for Tests within the CP The Rates of Travel (in metres per second) used to calculate the SCT for Agility/ Jumping Tests will be determined from the following tables: ADAA Agility Regulations

73 29.1 Agility Tests Class Maxi Midi Mini Toy Starters Elementary Jumping Tests Class Maxi Midi Mini Toy Starters Elementary Rate of Travel Adjustment for Tests There is no lee way (due to weather and/or ground conditions) in rate of travel for the above tables, except that the SCT is rounded up or down to the nearest second. 30. Rates of Travel for Pairs/Team Games within the CP The Rates of Travel (in metres per second) used to calculate the SCT (if applicable) for all Pairs and Team Games within the CP is at the Judge s discretion, but would normally be as per the two tables below Pairs/Team Games Agility Class Maxi Midi Mini Toy Open Pairs/Team Games Jumping Class Maxi Midi Mini Toy Open ADAA Agility Regulations Document Number: POL-AR-001/16 1 February 2017

74 SECTION 4 INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMME (IP) 31. IP Titles 31.1 Submitting Title Applications Every Clear Round, International and/or Qualifying Certificate submitted for a Title within the IP must identify the Dog as on the IPR (ie no Certificates whilst the Dog is on the RPR may be used within the IP), which it must be on at the time of application for the Title. Clear Round and/or Qualifying Certificates may only be utilised towards a Title if they are dated after the Prerequisite Title certificate application(s) (if applicable) have been received by ADAA. Refer to Regulations 61 and 62 for conversion of Titles awarded, Regulation 65 for conversion of Clear Round Certificates awarded and Regulation 66 for conversion of Qualifying Certificates awarded General Only Clear Round Certificates, International and Qualifying Certificates, gained at Competitions will be accepted. Applications for all Titles must be accompanied by the prescribed fee and, upon approval, a Title Certificate will be issued to the Owner authorising the use of the letters concerned after the Dog s name. The original Clear Round, International and/or Qualifying Certificates must accompany applications for all Titles Multiple Achievement A number of Titles provide scope for multiple achievement. ADAA will receive applications for the Title suffixed with the multiple of achievement (eg MAAD2, MAAD3, MAAD4 etc) after the name of each Dog which has already been awarded the Title and which shall have subsequently again gained all of the Clear Round, International and/or Qualifying Certificates for the Title. Only Titles that specify multiple achievement are eligible (refer also Regulation Table Summary of Titles within IP) Senior Australian Agility Dog (SAAD) ADAA will receive applications for the letters SAAD after the name of each Dog which already has been awarded the Title AAD and which shall be certificated by at least two different Judges to have subsequently gained five Clear Round Certificates in Intermediate and/or Open Agility/Jumping Tests, with at least three of the Clear Round Certificates being gained in Agility Tests. Clear Round Certificates from Intermediate and/or Open Jumping Tests utilised to achieve another Title are not eligible. ADAA Agility Regulations

75 The SAAD Title certifies that the Dog has demonstrated a higher degree of agility with greater emphasis on control and complexity while maintaining a level of consistency Australian Jumping Dog (AJD) ADAA will receive applications for the use of the letters AJD after the name of each Dog that shall be certificated by at least two different Judges to have gained seven Clear Round Certificates in Intermediate, Open and/or Advanced Jumping Tests with at least three being gained in Open and/or Advanced Jumping Tests. Clear Round Certificates from Intermediate, Open and/or Advanced Jumping Tests utilised to achieve another Title are not eligible. Clear Round Certificates must be dated on or after 1 July 06. Multiple achievement is available for the AJD Title. The AJD Title certifies that the Dog has mastered the skill of Jumping at the highest level Master Australian Agility Dog (MAAD) ADAA will receive applications for the use of the letters MAAD after the name of each Dog which already has been awarded the Title SAAD and which shall be certificated by at least two different Judges to have subsequently gained six Clear Round Certificates in Open and/or Advanced Agility/Jumping Tests (with at least two being from Agility Tests) and three Qualifying Certificates from any Open Individual Game, with at least one being Gamblers or Snooker. Clear Round Certificates from Open and/or Advanced Agility/Jumping Tests and/or Qualifying Certificates from Open Individual Games utilised to achieve another Title are not eligible. An application for MAAD Title that does not include a Qualifying Certificate for Open Individual Gamblers must include an Open or Advanced Standard Clear Round Certificate or Open Qualifying Certificate that has been achieved on or after 1 January Multiple achievement is available for the MAAD Title. The MAAD Title certifies that the Dog has mastered versatility of the sport demonstrated across the broad range of Tests and Individual Games Advanced Australian Agility Dog (AAAD) ADAA will receive applications for the use of the letters AAAD after the name of each Dog which already has been awarded the Title SAAD and which shall be certificated by at least two different Judges to have subsequently gained seven Clear Round Certificates in Advanced Agility/Jumping Tests (with a minimum of two from Agility Tests and two from Jumping Tests). Clear Round ADAA Agility Regulations Document Number: POL-AR-001/16 1 February 2017

76 Certificates from Advanced Agility/Jumping Tests utilised to achieve another Title are not eligible. Clear Round Certificates must be dated on or after 15 January Multiple achievement is available for the AAAD Title. The AAAD Title certifies the Dog s ability to work at higher speeds over complex course designs and challenges at the highest level International Agility Dog (IAD) ADAA will receive applications for the use of the letters IAD after the name of each Dog which already has been awarded the Title SAAD and which shall be certificated by at least two different Judges to have subsequently gained seven International Certificates in Advanced Agility/Jumping Tests (with a minimum of two from Agility Tests and two from Jumping Tests). International Certificates from Advanced Agility/Jumping Tests utilised to achieve another Title are not eligible. Multiple achievement is available for the IAD Title. The IAD Title certifies the Dog s competitive ability to win and place at the highest level by working accurately at speed comparable with international standards of competition Australian Agility Games Dog (AAGD) ADAA will receive applications for the use of the letters AAGD after the name of each Dog which shall be certificated by at least two different Judges to have gained seven Qualifying Certificates, after 1 January 2001, from Open Individual Games, with at least two being from Gamblers and two being from Snooker. Other Individual Games may make up the further three Qualifying Certificates. Qualifying Certificates from Open Individual Games utilised to achieve another Title are not eligible. Multiple achievement is available for the AAGD Title. The AAGD Title certifies that the Dog has demonstrated its proficiency in the skills required for Individual Games with particular emphasis on Gamblers and Snooker Gamblers Dog (GD) ADAA will receive applications for the use of the letters GD after the name of each Dog that shall be certificated by at least two different Judges to have gained seven Qualifying Certificates, on or after 1 January 2003, from Open Individual Gamblers Games. Qualifying Certificates from Open Individual Gamblers utilised to achieve another Title are not eligible. ADAA Agility Regulations

77 Multiple achievement is available for the GD Title, provided at least one Qualifying Certificate is dated on or after 15 January The GD Title certifies that the skills of distance control and the strategies of time and distance required for the Game of Gamblers has been attained by the Dog and Handler team Snooker Dog (SD) ADAA will receive applications for the use of the letters SD after the name of each Dog that shall be certificated by at least two different Judges to have gained seven Qualifying Certificates, on or after 1 January 2003, from Open Individual Snooker Games. Qualifying Certificates from Open Individual Snooker utilised to achieve another Title are not eligible. Multiple achievement is available for the SD Title, provided at least one Qualifying Certificate is dated on or after 15 January The SD Title certifies that speed, balanced with the risk strategy required for the Game of Snooker has been attained by the Dog and Handler team Steeplechase Dog (SCD) ADAA will receive applications for the use of the letters SCD after the name of each Dog that shall be certificated by at least two different Judges to have gained seven Qualifying Certificates, on or after 1 May 2017, from Open Individual Steeplechase Games. Qualifying Certificates from Open Individual Steeplechase utilised to achieve another Title are not eligible. Multiple achievement is available for the SCD Title. The SCD Title certifies that A-frame and/or Weave Pole skills to achieve the balance between speed and control has been attained by the Dog and Handler team Australian Agility Champion (AAC) ADAA will receive applications for the use of the letters AAC after the name of each Dog that has been awarded the Titles MAAD, AAGD and AATD (from the CP). The AAC Title certifies the Dog s exceptional ability to perform throughout the entire spectrum of the sport of Dog Agility IP Titles without Prerequisites The AJD, AAGD, GD, SD and SCD Titles may be awarded totally independently to all other Titles and do not require any other Title(s) in order to be awarded Table Summary of Titles within the IP ADAA Agility Regulations Document Number: POL-AR-001/16 1 February 2017

78 The Table below represents an abbreviated summary of Titles and awards within the IP. In the event of inconsistency, the specific requirements at Regulation 31 will take precedence. Titles Reg. No. Abbreviated Requirements CRC = Clear Round Certificate QC = Qualifying Certificate IC = International Certificate Additional Achievements eg: MAAD2 Prerequisite Title SAAD Intermediate and/or Open Agility/Jumping CRC s, with at least 3 being from Agility No Tests. All must be dated after the AAD Title application has been received by ADAA. AAD AJD 31.5 MAAD 31.6 AAAD 31.7 IAD 31.8 AAGD 31.9 GD 31.1 SD SCD AAC CRC s in Intermediate, Open and/or Advanced Jumping Tests with at least 3 from Open and/or Advanced Jumping Tests. Yes CRC s must be dated 1 July 2006 or later. 6 Open and/or Advanced Agility/Jumping CRC s (with at least 2 Agility Test CRC s), plus 3 Open Individual Games QCs (with at least 1 QC from Gamblers or Snooker). All must be dated after the SAAD Title application has been received by ADAA. Yes An application for MAAD Title that does not include a QC for Gamblers must include any Open CRC or QC that has been awarded on or after 1/1/03. 7 Advanced Agility/Jumping CRC s and/or ICs (with a minimum of 2 from Agility Tests and 2 from Jumping Tests), dated 15/1/10 or Yes later). All must be dated after the SAAD Title application has been received by ADAA 7 Advanced Agility/Jumping ICs (with a minimum of 2 from Agility Tests and 2 from Jumping Tests). All must be dated after the Yes SAAD Title application has been received by ADAA. 7 Open Individual Game QCs (with at least Yes 2 Gamblers and 2 Snooker). 7 Open Individual Gamblers QCs (dated No 1/1/03 or later). 7 Open Individual Snooker QCs (dated No 1/1/03 or later). 7 Open Individual Steeplechase QCs (dated Yes 1/5/17 or later) MAAD, AAGD & AATD (from the CP) No Titles. None SAAD SAAD SAAD None None None None MAAD, AAGD, AATD ADAA Agility Regulations

79 32. Standards within the IP and Eligibility to Enter each Standard Each Standard (level of difficulty) within the IP is progressive. Therefore the following applies: Intermediate will be less complex than Open. Open will be less complex than Advanced Intermediate Standard Any Dog on the IPR that has been awarded five (5) Intermediate and/or Open Agility Clear Round Certificates after being awarded its AAD Title, awarded its SAAD title or is eligible for its MAAD Title, may not enter an Agility/Jumping Test that is prefixed with Intermediate Open Standard The IP splits the Open Standard into Open A (OA) or Open B (OB) to define if non-aad Dogs may enter and to use as a tool to control numbers and running times of a Class. Both Open A (OA) and Open B (OB) have exactly the same level of difficulty. Unless otherwise specified, any reference to Open Standard (O) includes both Open A and Open B Open A Standard Any Dog on the IPR may enter any Agility/Jumping Test or Individual Game prefixed with Open A (OA). No restrictions may be placed on entry Open B Standard Only Dogs on the IPR that have been awarded their AAD Title may enter an Agility/Jumping Test or Individual Game prefixed with Open B (OB) Advanced Standard Only Dogs on the IPR that have been awarded their SAAD Title may enter an Agility/Jumping Test prefixed with Advanced. 33. Obstacles for the IP All obstacles used within the IP are as per Regulation 68 and their respective height tables for the various adjustable obstacles. ADAA Agility Regulations Document Number: POL-AR-001/16 1 February 2017

80 34. Rates of Travel for Tests within the IP The Rates of Travel (in metres per second) used to calculate the SCT for Agility/ Jumping Tests will be determined from the following tables: 34.1 Agility Tests Class Maxi Midi Mini Toy Advanced Open Intermediate Jumping Tests Class Maxi Midi Mini Toy Advanced Open Intermediate Rate of Travel Adjustment for Tests All Rates of Travel in Regulations 34.1 and 34.2 may be varied down by 0.25 metres per second (Judge s discretion due to weather and/or ground conditions). The Rate of Travel must be reduced by 0.25 metres/second for Advanced Agility/Jumping Tests with a course length of 130 metres or less. The Rate of Travel must be reduced by between 0.05 and 0.25 metres/second for Advanced Agility/Jumping Tests with a course length of greater than 130 metres up to and including 140 metres. Judges should also consider reducing the Rate of Travel, by up to 0.25 metres/second, for Open A and Open B Agility/Jumping Tests with a course length less than 140 metres (especially those courses with a lot of complex turns and pull throughs). 35. Rates of Travel for Individual Games within the IP The Rates of Travel (in metres per second) used to calculate the SCT (if applicable) for all Individual Games within the IP is at the Judge s discretion, but would normally be as per the two tables below. ADAA Agility Regulations

81 Rates of Travel for Individual Games within the IP may be varied down by 0.25 metres per second (Judge s discretion due to weather and/or ground conditions). Judges should also consider varying the Rate of Travel by metres/second for Games in which the course length is below 140 metres and the nature of the Dog s path (as required by course design and rules) will require all Contact obstacles and Weave Poles to be completed and/or a lot of complex turns and pull throughs Individual Games Agility Class Maxi Midi Mini Toy Open Individual Games Jumping Class Maxi Midi Mini Toy Open Individual Speed Games There are some Individual Games in which the rate of travel (speed) is pivotal to the Challenge and achieving the Benchmark. These speed Games would include Games such as Helter Skelter and Jumping Without Weavers. In these speed Games, the rate of travel should be much higher than that used in an Individual Game in which there were other Challenges, like strategy or distance handling. For speed Games such as Helter Skelter and Jumping Without Weavers within the IP, it is recommended that the following rates of travel be used, as per the table below. Class Maxi Midi Mini Toy Open 3.75 to to to to Individual Game - Steeplechase Class Maxi Midi Mini Toy Open ADAA Agility Regulations Document Number: POL-AR-001/16 1 February 2017

82 SECTION 5 REGULAR PROGRAMME (RP) 36. Course Design and the Judge The RP provides the flexibility for the Club to offer the Programme in a manner that best meets the Club s individual requirements (including space, equipment and time restrictions). A Club may provide a separate Ring/Judge and a separate course design or use the same/similar course and the same Judge as set for the IP and/or JP. 37. RP Titles 37.1 Submitting Title Applications Every Clear Round Certificate and/or Qualifying submitted for a Title within the RP must identify the Dog as on the IPR or RPR (ie Certificates when the Dog was on the IPR may be used within the RP) however the Dog must be on the RPR at the time of application for the Title. Clear Round and/or Qualifying Certificates may only be utilised towards a Title if they are dated after the Prerequisite Title certificate application(s) have been received by ADAA. Refer to Regulations 61 and 62 for conversion of Titles awarded, Regulation 65 for conversion of Clear Round Certificates awarded and Regulation 66 for conversion of Qualifying Certificates awarded General Only Clear Round Certificates, and Qualifying Certificates, gained at Competitions will be accepted. Applications for all Titles must be accompanied by the prescribed fee and, upon approval, a Title Certificate will be issued to the Owner(s) authorising the use of the letters concerned after the Dog s name. The original Clear Round and/or Qualifying Certificates must accompany applications for all Titles Multiple Achievement A number of Titles provide scope for multiple achievement. ADAA will receive applications for the Title suffixed with the multiple of achievement (eg R-MAAD2, R-MAAD3, R-MAAD4 etc) after the name of each Dog which has already been awarded the Title and which shall have subsequently again gained all of the Clear Round and/or Qualifying Certificates for the Title. Only Titles that specify multiple achievement are eligible (refer also Regulation Table Summary of Titles within RP). ADAA Agility Regulations

83 37.4 Regular Senior Australian Agility Dog (R-SAAD) ADAA will receive applications for the letters R-SAAD after the name of each Dog which already has been awarded the Title AAD and which shall be certificated by at least two different Judges to have subsequently gained five Clear Round Certificates in Regular-Intermediate (RI) and/or Regular-Open (RO) Agility/Jumping Tests, with at least three of the Clear Round Certificates being gained in Agility Tests. Clear Round Certificates from Regular-Intermediate and/or Regular-Open Jumping Tests utilised to achieve another Title are not eligible. The R-SAAD Title certifies that the Dog has demonstrated a higher degree of agility in the Regular Programme with greater emphasis on control and complexity while maintaining a level of consistency Regular Australian Jumping Dog (R-AJD) ADAA will receive applications for the use of the letters R-AJD after the name of each Dog that shall be certificated by at least two different Judges to have gained seven Clear Round Certificates in Regular-Intermediate (RI), Regular-Open (RO) and/or Regular-Advanced (RA) Jumping Tests with at least three being gained in Regular-Open (RO) and/or Regular-Advanced (RA) Jumping Tests. Clear Round Certificates from Regular-Intermediate, Regular-Open and/ or Regular-Advanced Jumping Tests utilised to achieve another Title are not eligible. Clear Round Certificates must be dated on or after 1 July Multiple achievement is available for the R-AJD Title. The R-AJD Title certifies that the Dog has mastered the skill of Jumping at the highest level within the Regular Programme Regular Master Australian Agility Dog (R-MAAD) ADAA will receive applications for the use of the letters R-MAAD after the name of each Dog which already has been awarded the Title R-SAAD and which shall be certificated by at least two different Judges to have subsequently gained six Clear Round Certificates in Regular-Open (RO) and/or Regular-Advanced Agility/Jumping Tests (with at least two being from Agility Tests) and three Qualifying Certificates from any Regular-Open (RO) Individual Game, with at least one being Gamblers or Snooker. Clear Round Certificates from Regular-Open and/or Regular-Advanced Agility/Jumping Tests and/or Qualifying Certificates from Regular-Open (RO) Individual Games, utilised to achieve another Title are not eligible. At least one Clear Round and/or Qualifying Certificate must be dated on or after 1 July Multiple achievement is available for the R-MAAD Title. ADAA Agility Regulations Document Number: POL-AR-001/16 1 February 2017

84 The R-MAAD Title certifies that the Dog has mastered versatility of the sport, demonstrated across a broad range Tests and Individual Games within the Regular Programme Regular Advanced Australian Agility Dog (R-AAAD) ADAA will receive applications for the use of the letters R-AAAD after the name of each Dog which already has been awarded the Title R-SAAD and which shall be certificated by at least two different Judges to have subsequently gained seven Clear Round Certificates in Regular-Advanced Agility/Jumping Tests (with a minimum of two from Agility Tests and two from Jumping Tests). Clear Round Certificates from Regular-Advanced Agility/Jumping Tests utilised to achieve another Title are not eligible. Clear Round Certificates must be dated on or after 15 January Multiple achievement is available for the R-AAAD Title. The R-AAAD Title certifies the Dog s ability to work at higher speeds over complex course designs and challenges at the highest level within the Regular Programme Regular Australian Agility Games Dog (R-AAGD) ADAA will receive applications for the use of the letters R-AAGD after the name of each Dog which shall be certificated by at least two different Judges to have gained seven Qualifying Certificates on or after 1 July 2006, from Regular-Open (RO) Individual Games (and/or from Open Individual Games on or after 1 January 2001), with at least two being from Gamblers and two being from Snooker. Other Individual Games may make up the further three Qualifying Certificates. Qualifying Certificates from Regular-Open (RO) Individual Games utilised to achieve another Title are not eligible. Multiple achievement is available for the R-AAGD Title. The R-AAGD Title certifies that the Dog has demonstrated its proficiency within the Regular Programme in the skills required for Individual Games with particular emphasis on Gamblers and Snooker Regular Gamblers Dog (R-GD) ADAA will receive applications for the use of the letters R-GD after the name of each Dog that shall be certificated by at least two different Judges to have gained seven Qualifying Certificates, on or after 1 July 2006, from Regular-Open (RO) Individual Gamblers Games (and/or from Open Individual Gamblers Games on or after 1 January 2003). Qualifying Certificates from Regular-Open (RO) Individual Gamblers utilised to achieve another Title are not eligible. Multiple achievement is available for the R-GD Title, provided at least one Qualifying Certificate is dated on or after 15 January ADAA Agility Regulations

85 The R-GD Title certifies that the skills of distance control and the strategies of time and distance required for the Game of Gamblers has been attained by the Dog and Handler team within the Regular Programme Regular Snooker Dog (R-SD) ADAA will receive applications for the use of the letters R-SD after the name of each Dog that shall be certificated by at least two different Judges to have gained seven Qualifying Certificates, on or after 1 July 2006, from Regular-Open (RO) Individual Snooker Games (and/or from Open Individual Snooker Games on or after 1 January 2003). Qualifying Certificates from Regular-Open (RO) Individual Snooker utilised to achieve another Title are not eligible. Multiple achievement is available for the R-SD Title, provided at least one Qualifying Certificate is dated on or after 15 January The R-SD Title certifies that speed, balanced with the risk strategy required for the Game of Snooker has been attained by the Dog and Handler team within the Regular Programme Regular Steeplechase Dog (R-SCD) ADAA will receive applications for the use of the letters R-SCD after the name of each Dog that shall be certificated by at least two different Judges to have gained seven Qualifying Certificates, on or after 1 May 2017, from Regular-Open (RO) Individual Steeplechase Games. Qualifying Certificates from Regular-Open (RO) Individual Steeplechase utilised to achieve another Title are not eligible. Multiple achievement is available for the R-SCD Title. The R-SCD Title certifies that A-frame and/or Weave Pole skills to achieve the balance between speed and control has been attained by the Dog and Handler team within the Regular Programme Regular Excellent Agility Dog (R-EAD) ADAA will receive applications up to and including 30 June 2010 for the use of the letters R-EAD after the name of each Dog that has been awarded the Titles R-MAAD and R-AAGD. The R-EAD Title certifies the Dog s excellent performance in the Regular Programme throughout the spectrum of Agility/Jumping Tests and Individual Games Regular Australian Agility Champion (R-AAC) ADAA will receive applications for the use of the letters R-AAC after the name of each Dog that has been awarded the Titles R-MAAD, R-AAGD and AATD ADAA Agility Regulations Document Number: POL-AR-001/16 1 February 2017

86 (from the CP). At least one Title (or multiple achievement thereof) must have been issued on or after 15 January The R-AAC Title certifies the Dog s exceptional ability to perform in the Regular Programme throughout the entire spectrum of the sport of Dog Agility RP Titles without Prerequisites The R-AJD, R-AAGD, R-GD, R-SD and R-SCD Titles may be awarded totally independently to all other Titles and do not require any other Title(s) in order to be awarded Table Summary of Titles within the RP The Table below represents an abbreviated summary of Titles within the RP. In the event of inconsistency, the specific requirements at Regulation 37 will take precedence. Additional Achievements Reg. No. Abbreviated Requirements Titles CRC = Clear Round Certificate QC = Qualifying Certificate 5 Regular-Intermediate (RI) and/or, Regular-Open (RO) Agility/Jumping CRC s, with R-SAAD 37.4 at least 3 being from Agility Tests. All must No be dated after the AAD Title application has been received by ADAA. 7 CRC s in Regular-Intermediate (RI) and/ or Regular-Open (RO) Jumping Tests with R-AJD 37.5 at least 3 from Regular-Open (RO) Jumping Yes Tests. CRC s must be dated 1/7/06 or later. R-MAAD Regular-Open (RO) CRC s (with at least 2 Agility Test CRC s), plus 3 Regular-Open (RO) Individual Games QCs (with at least 1 QC from Gamblers or Snooker). All must Yes be dated after the R-SAAD Title application has been received by ADAA and at least one CRC and/or QC dated on or after 1/7/06. Prerequisite Title AAD None R-SAAD R-AAAD Regular-Advanced Agility/Jumping CRC s and/or ICs (with a minimum of 2 from Agility Tests and 2 from Jumping Tests), dated Yes 15/1/10 or later). All must be dated after the R-SAAD R-SAAD Title application has been received by ADAA 7 Regular-Open (RO) Individual Game QCs R-AAGD 37.8 (with at least 2 Gamblers and 2 Snooker) (dated 1/7/06 or later). Yes None R-GD Regular - Open (RO) Individual Gamblers No QCs (dated 1/7/06 or later). None R-SD Regular-Open (RO) Individual Snooker QCs (dated 1/7/06 or later). No None R-SCD Regular-Open (RO) Individual Steeplechase QCs (dated 1/5/17 or later) Yes None R-EAD R-MAAD and R-AAGD Titles. No R-MAAD R-AAGD R-AAC R-MAAD, R-AAGD & AATD (from the CP) Titles (at least one title dated 15/1/10 or later) No R-MAAD R-AAGD AATD ADAA Agility Regulations

87 38. Standards within the RP and Eligibility to Enter each Standard Each Standard (level of difficulty) within the RP is progressive. Therefore the following applies: Regular-Intermediate (RI) will be less complex than Regular-Open (RO). Regular-Open (RO) will be less complex than Regular-Advanced (RA) Regular-Intermediate Standard Any Dog on the RPR that has been awarded five (5) Regular-Intermediate and/ or Regular-Open Agility Clear Round Certificates after being awarded its AAD Title, awarded its R-SAAD Title or is eligible for its R-MAAD Title may not enter an Agility/Jumping Test that is prefixed with Regular-Intermediate (RI) Regular-Open Standard The RP splits the Regular-Open Standard into Regular-Open A (ROA) or Regular-Open B (ROB) to define if non-aad Dogs may enter and to use as a tool to control numbers and running times of a Class. Both Regular-Open A (ROA) and Regular-Open B (ROB) have exactly the same level of difficulty. Unless otherwise specified, any reference to Regular-Open Standard (RO) includes both Regular-Open A and Regular-Open B Regular-Open A Standard Any Dog on the RPR may enter any Agility/Jumping Test or Individual Game prefixed with Regular-Open A (ROA). No restrictions may be placed on entry Regular-Open B Standard Only Dogs on the RPR that have been awarded their AAD Title may enter an Agility/Jumping Test or Individual Game prefixed with Regular-Open B (ROB) Regular-Advanced Standard Only Dogs on the RPR that have been awarded their R-SAAD Title may enter an Agility/Jumping Test prefixed with Regular-Advanced. 39. Obstacles for the RP The Double/Triple Spread Hurdle is not used within the RP. All other obstacles used within the RP are as per Regulation 68 and their respective height tables for the various adjustable obstacles. ADAA Agility Regulations Document Number: POL-AR-001/16 1 February 2017

88 40. Rates of Travel for Tests within the RP The Rates of Travel (in metres per second) used to calculate the SCT for Agility/ Jumping Tests will be determined from the following tables: 40.1 Agility Tests Class Maxi Midi Mini Toy Regular-Advanced Regular-Open Regular-Intermediate Jumping Tests Class Maxi Midi Mini Toy Regular-Advanced Regular-Open Regular-Intermediate Rate of Travel adjustment for Tests All Rates of Travel in Regulations 40.1 and 40.2 may be varied down by 0.25 metres per second (Judge s discretion due to weather and/or ground conditions). The Rate of Travel must be reduced by 0.25 metres/second for Regular-Advanced Agility/Jumping Tests with a course length of 130 metres or less. The Rate of Travel must be reduced by between 0.05 and 0.25 metres/second for Regular-Advanced Agility/Jumping Tests with a course length of greater than 130 metres up to and including 140 metres. Judges should also consider reducing the Rate of Travel, by up to 0.25 metres/second, for Regular-Open A and Regular-Open B Agility/Jumping Tests with a course length less than 140 metres (especially those courses with a lot of complex turns and pull throughs). 41. Rates of Travel for Individual Games within the RP The Rates of Travel (in metres per second) used to calculate the SCT (if applicable) for all Individual Games within the RP is at the Judge s discretion, but would normally be as per the two tables below. Rates of Travel for Individual Games within the RP may be varied down by 0.25 metres per second (Judge s discretion due to weather and/or ground conditions). Judges should also consider varying the Rate of Travel by metres/second for Games in which the course length is below 140 metres and the nature of the Dog s path (as required by course design and rules) will require all Contact ADAA Agility Regulations

89 obstacles and Weave Poles to be completed and/or a lot of complex turns and pull throughs Individual Games Agility Class Maxi Midi Mini Toy Regular-Open Individual Game Jumping Class Maxi Midi Mini Toy Regular-Open Individual Speed Games There are some Individual Games in which the rate of travel (speed) is pivotal to the Challenge and achieving the Benchmark. These speed Games would include Games such as Helter Skelter and Jumping Without Weavers. In these speed Games, the rate of travel should be much higher than that used in an Individual Game in which there were other Challenges, like strategy or distance handling. For speed Games such as Helter Skelter and Jumping Without Weavers within the RP, it is recommended that the follow rate of travel be used, as per the table below. Class Maxi Midi Mini Toy Regular-Open 3.50 to to to to Individual Game - Steeplechase Class Maxi Midi Mini Toy Regular-Open ADAA Agility Regulations Document Number: POL-AR-001/16 1 February 2017

90 SECTION 6 JUNIOR PROGRAMME 42. General Information 42.1 Introduction The JP utilises two separate systems of recognition to cater for the two separate and different realms of Agility handling and Agility training. Agility handling skills are more about the Handler s athletic ability and include the skills of turning on the run, timing and footwork. Agility handling skills are encouraged and nurtured through the Junior Handler Awards (JHA s). A JHA is awarded to the individual Junior Handler and not the Dog in recognition that, in many cases, the Dog is owned and trained by another Member. Agility training skills are about training a Dog to be confident and skilled on each obstacle and to build a bond and connection and develop teamwork between Owner/Handler and Dog. Such skills are encouraged and nurtured through the Junior Handler Owned & Trained (JHOT) Titling system Aims The JP aims to foster Junior participation, good sportsmanship, skill development, Handler confidence and experience in the sport of Dog Agility. It is envisaged that the JP will encourage positive training methods, responsible dog ownership and family involvement. The JP also aims to encourage Juniors to participate in fun, safe outdoor activities. Further, the JP aims to provide young adults who can transition into the IP or RP with fundamental handling and training skills and a good understanding of the sport. 43. Junior Membership and Dog Registration The JP is restricted to Junior Members between the age of 10 and 16 (inclusive). There is no separate Dog registration for the JP. Dogs that compete within the JP must be on the IPR or RPR. A Junior Handler that owns and trains their own Dog must choose if they wish to register the Dog on the IPR or RPR. A registered JHOT Competitor is not restricted to competing within the JP and may also compete within the applicable Programme in which the Dog is registered and/or the Combined Programme, subject to their eligibility. Thus, if a Junior wishes to compete with their Dog within both the JP and IP, they should register the Dog on the IPR. Alternatively, if they wish to compete with their Dog within both the JP and RP, they should register the Dog on the RPR. ADAA Agility Regulations

91 43.1 Junior Handler Owned and Trained (JHOT) The aim of the JHOT Titling System is to encourage Junior Handlers to own, train, achieve a relationship and compete with their own Dog. Therefore, it is expected that, in order to be eligible to become a registered JHOT Competitor, the Dog will be exclusively trained by the Junior and will compete (in any of the Programmes) more than 90% of the time with the Junior in whose name the Dog is registered. That is, if more than 10% of the time the Dog is handled by Adults or other Juniors, then the Dog will not be entitled to be issued JHOT Certificates that may be used towards JHOT Titles Registration for JHOT A JHOT Competitor must be specifically registered with ADAA as a JHOT Competitor to be eligible to be awarded JHOT Certificates and achieve JHOT Titles. A Competitor may not be registered as JHOT if the Dog has been awarded (or is eligible to receive) any ADAA Titles whilst registered to another Owner. A Junior competing with a Dog that is not a registered JHOT Competitor may achieve Clear Round Certificates within the JP or any other Programme they are eligible to enter. A Junior that is a registered JHOT Competitor may achieve both a Clear Round and a JHOT Certificate within the JP and any other Programme for Agility/Jumping Tests they are eligible to enter. ADAA may cancel a Competitor s JHOT registration if it is determined that the Dog is handled in Competition more than 10% of the time and/or trained by someone else Using IP and RP Titled Dogs within the JP It is not unusual for a Junior Handler to be exposed to Competition for the first time through the use of a Dog that is on the IPR or RPR, owned by a parent or friend and that has various IP, RP and/or CP Titles to its name. As such, there are no restrictions with regards to IP, RP and/or CP Titles placed on the Dog for eligibility to a Class within the JP Junior Games The JP does not include Individual or Pairs/Team Games Use of Clear Round and JHOT Certificates Clear Round and/or JHOT Certificates may be achieved from any Standard within the JP. ADAA Agility Regulations Document Number: POL-AR-001/16 1 February 2017

92 Only a registered JHOT Competitor may be awarded a JHOT Certificate. A JHOT Certificate will be awarded to a registered JHOT Competitor for any Clear Round in any Agility/Jumping Test from any Programme they are eligible to enter. A Junior and Dog that are not a registered JHOT Competitor will only be eligible for a Clear Round Certificate for use towards Junior Handler Awards (JHA s), but will not be eligible for a JHOT Certificate for use towards JHOT Titles. ADAA and/or the Judge may refuse to issue a JHOT Certificate if it is determined that the Dog from a registered JHOT Competitor is being regularly trained and/or handled (in any Programme) by someone else (adult or Junior). In such case the Junior will receive a Clear Round Certificate that may be used towards Junior Handler Awards (JHA s). Clear Round Certificates achieved within the JP cannot be used towards JHOT Titles. JHOT Certificates achieved within the JP cannot be used towards Junior Handler Awards (JHA s). 44. Course Design and the Judge The JP provides the flexibility for the Club to offer the Programme in a manner that best meets the Club s individual requirements (including space, equipment and time restrictions). A Club may provide a separate Ring/Judge and a separate course design or arrange to use the same/similar course and the same Judge as set for the IP, RP or CP. 45. Junior Handler Owned & Trained (JHOT) Titles 45.1 Submitting Title Applications Every JHOT Certificate submitted for a Title must identify the Dog as on the IPR or RPR and the Competitor as a registered JHOT Competitor Junior Handler Owned & Trained (JHOT) ADAA will receive applications for the use of the letters JHOT to be awarded to each registered JHOT Competitor that shall be certificated by at least two different Judges to have gained four (4) JHOT Certificates, on or after 1 July 2006, in Junior-Elementary (JE), Combined-Elementary (CE), Junior-Starters (JS), Combined-Starters (CS), Junior-Intermediate (JI), Intermediate (I), Regular-Intermediate (RI), Open (O), Regular-Open (RO), Advanced (A) and/ or Regular-Advanced (RA) Agility/Jumping Tests with a minimum of two being gained in Agility Tests. ADAA Agility Regulations

93 The JHOT Title certifies that the Dog has been trained and handled by the Junior and has demonstrated its agility through the flawless performance of the majority of obstacles, this being the basis of Agility Tests Junior Handler Owned & Trained 2 (JHOT2) ADAA will receive applications for the letters JHOT2 to be awarded to each registered JHOT Competitor that already has been awarded the Title JHOT and which shall be certificated by at least two different Judges to have subsequently gained seven (7) JHOT Certificates, on or after 1 July 2006, in Junior-Intermediate (JI), Intermediate (I), Regular-Intermediate (RI), Open (O), Regular-Open (RO), Advanced (A) and/or Regular-Advanced (RA) Agility/Jumping Tests, with at least 2 being from Agility Tests and 2 being from Jumping Tests. The JHOT2 Title certifies that the Dog has been trained and handled by the Junior and has demonstrated a higher degree of agility with greater emphasis on control and complexity while maintaining a level of consistency Multiple Achievement ADAA will receive applications for the Title JHOT3 to be awarded to each registered JHOT Competitor that already has been awarded the Title JHOT2 and which shall be certificated by at least two different Judges to have subsequently gained seven (7) JHOT Certificates, on or after 1 July 2006, in Junior-Intermediate (JI), Intermediate (I), Regular-Intermediate (RI), Open (O), Regular-Open (RO), Advanced (A) and/or Regular-Advanced (RA) Agility/Jumping Tests, with at least 2 being from Agility Tests and 2 being from Jumping Tests. Once a JHOT3 Title has been awarded, a JHOT Competitor may then achieve JHOT4, JHOT5 and so on. There is no limit to the recognition a JHOT Competitor can achieve. It would be possible, in theory, to be awarded the Title JHOT Table Summary of JHOT Titles Titles Reg. No. Abbreviated Requirements Additional Achievements CRC = Clear Round Certificate 4 CRC s from JE, CE, JS, CS JI, I, RI, O, JHOT RO and/or A Agility/Jumping Tests with at No least 2 being from Agility (dated on or after 1/7/06). JHOT CRC s from JI, I, RI, O, RO and/or A Yes 45.4 Agility/Jumping Tests with at least 2 being from Agility Tests and 2 from Jumping Tests. All must be dated after the JHOT1 Title application has been submitted to ADAA (dated on or after 1/7/06). Prerequisite Title None JHOT1 ADAA Agility Regulations Document Number: POL-AR-001/16 1 February 2017

94 46. Junior Handler Awards The JP offers three handling awards for Junior Handlers to achieve. The awards are achieved by the Handler (in difference to the JHOT Titles that are achieved by both the Dog and Handler). The Junior Handler Awards recognise the Junior s ability to handle/control a Dog around an Agility/Jumping Test and prove their athletic ability with regards to handling skills (turning on the run, timing and footwork). A Junior Handler may use another Member s Dog and/or their own JHOT registered Dog when trying to achieve Clear Round Certificates towards Junior Handler Awards (JHA, JHA2 and JHA3) Junior Handler Award (JHA) ADAA will receive applications for the issuing of the award JHA to Junior Handlers who shall be certificated by at least two different Judges to have gained four (4) Clear Round Certificates from Junior-Elementary (JE), Junior-Starters (JS) and/or Junior-Intermediate (JI) Agility/Jumping Tests with a minimum of two being from an Agility Test. The Junior Handler applying for the award must be listed on each Certificate as the Handler. The Owner(s) of the Dog on each Certificate is irrelevant. The JHA award signifies the Junior Handler s basic understanding of handling within the sport of Dog Agility Junior Handler Award 2 (JHA2) ADAA will receive applications for the issuing of the award JHA2 to Junior Handlers who have been awarded the JHA and shall be certificated by at least two different Judges to have subsequently gained seven (7) Clear Round Certificates from Junior-Starters (JS) and/or Junior-Intermediate (JI) Agility/Jumping Tests with at least 2 being from Agility Tests and 2 being from Jumping Tests. The Junior Handler applying for the award must be listed on each Certificate as the Handler. The Owner(s) of the Dog on each Certificate is irrelevant. The JHA2 award signifies the Junior Handler s progression, increased handling skills and confidence within the sport of Dog Agility Junior Handler Award 3 (JHA3) ADAA will receive applications for the issuing of the award JHA3 to Junior Handlers who have been awarded the JHA2 and shall be certificated by at least two different Judges to have subsequently gained ten (10) Clear Round Certifi- ADAA Agility Regulations

95 cates from Junior-Intermediate (JI) Agility/Jumping Tests with at least 2 being from Agility Tests and at least 2 being from Jumping Tests. The Junior Handler applying for the award must be listed on each Certificate as the Handler. The Owner(s) of the Dog on each Certificate is irrelevant. The JHA3 award signifies the Junior Handler s commitment and high level of handling skill within the sport of Dog Agility Table Summary of Junior Handler Awards Handler Additional Reg. No. Abbreviated Requirements Awards Achievements CRC = Clear Round Certificate 4 CRC s from JE, JS and/or JI Agility/Jumping JHA 46.1 Tests with a minimum of 2 being from No an Agility Tests. Prerequisite Title None JHA CRC s from JS and/or JI Agility/Jumping Tests with at least 2 being from an Agility Tests and 2 being from Jumping Tests. All must be dated after the JHA Award application has been submitted to ADAA. No JHA JHA CRC s from JI Agility/Jumping Tests with at least 2 being from an Agility Tests and 2 being from Jumping Tests. All must be dated after the JHA2 Award application has been submitted to ADAA. Transitionary period applies from 1/7/06 up to and including 31/12/06. No JHA2 47. Standards within the JP and Eligibility to Enter each Standard Each Junior Standard (level of difficulty) within the JP is progressive. Therefore the following applies: Junior-Elementary (JE) and Junior-Starters (JS) will be less complex than Junior-Intermediate (JI) Junior-Elementary (JE) Standard Any Dog on the IPR or RPR (irrespective of its Titles) may enter an Agility/ Jumping Test that is prefixed with Junior-Elementary (JE) provided it is being handled by a Junior Member. A Junior Handler that is eligible for their Junior Handler Award (JHA) may not enter Junior-Elementary (JE). ADAA Agility Regulations Document Number: POL-AR-001/16 1 February 2017

96 47.2 Junior-Starters (JS) Standard Any Dog on the IPR or RPR (irrespective of its Titles) may enter an Agility/ Jumping Test that is prefixed with Junior-Starters (JS) provided it is being handled by a Junior Member. A Junior Handler that is eligible for their Junior Handler Award 2 (JHA2) may not enter Junior-Starters (JS) Junior-Intermediate (JI) Standard Any Dog on the IPR or RPR (irrespective of its Titles) may enter an Agility/ Jumping Test that is prefixed with Junior-Intermediate (JI) provided it is being handled by a Junior Member. All Junior Handlers may enter a Class prefixed with Junior-Intermediate (JI). There is no restriction on entry by Junior Members. 48. Restrictions on a Junior Entering Classes Across the Four Programmes A Junior Handler may handle/compete with a Dog in a Class they are eligible to enter within the JP, IP, RP and/or CP. However, if the Club is not running a separate Ring and course design for the Junior Class to that used for the same Standard in the IP, RP or CP, then the Junior Handler must make a choice on entry as to which Programme they wish to enter. Thus, under no circumstances may any one individual Dog be permitted to run the same course more than once (different Handler or not). 49. Prizes and Placings within the JP Clubs have the scope to award prizes/rosettes/placings within the JP in one of the following manners: Award a single First, Second, Third place down to at least 10% of entries in the normal manner with no consideration to JHOT Competitors; or Split placings, prizes and rosettes into non-jhot and JHOT Competitors and offer two First Place, two Second place and so on. 50. Refusals and Wrong Course within the JP Normal Refusal rules apply for Agility/Jumping Tests prefixed with Junior. That is, the Dog will be Eliminated for three Refusals. Elimination will apply for attempting an obstacle out of sequence (wrong course) and Elimination for reaching Maximum Course Time (MCT). ADAA Agility Regulations

97 51. Obstacles for the JP 51.1 Obstacles for Junior-Elementary (JE) Standard Agility/Jumping Tests When Junior-Elementary (JE) is used for a prefix the Tyre, See-Saw, Weave Poles and Spread Hurdle are not to be used. All other obstacles used within Junior-Elementary Standard are as per Regulation 68 and their respective height tables for the various adjustable obstacles Obstacles for Junior-Starters (JS) Standard Agility/Jumping Tests When Junior-Starters (JS) is used for a prefix the Tyre, See-Saw and Spread Hurdle are not to be used. All other obstacles used within Junior-Starters Standard are as per Regulation 68 and their respective height tables for the various adjustable obstacles Obstacles for Junior-Intermediate (JI) Standard Agility/Jumping Tests When Junior-Intermediate (JI) is used as a prefix the Tyre and Spread Hurdle are not to be used. All other obstacles used within Junior-Intermediate Standard are as per Regulation 68 and their respective height tables for the various adjustable obstacles. 52. Rates of Travel for Tests within the JP The Rates of Travel (in metres per second) used to calculate the SCT for Agility/ Jumping Tests will be determined from the following tables: 52.1 Agility Tests Class Maxi Midi Mini Toy Junior-Intermediate Junior-Starters Junior-Elementary Jumping Tests Class Maxi Midi Mini Toy Junior-Intermediate Junior-Starters Junior-Elementary ADAA Agility Regulations Document Number: POL-AR-001/16 1 February 2017

98 52.3 Rate of Travel Adjustment for Tests There is no lee way (due to weather and/or ground conditions) in Rates of Travel in Regulations 52.1 and 52.2 for Junior-Elementary and/or Junior-Starters Tests, except that the SCT is rounded up or down to the nearest second. Rates of Travel in Regulations 52.1 and 52.2 for Junior-Intermediate Tests may be varied down by 0.25 metres per second (Judge s discretion due to weather and/ or ground conditions). ADAA Agility Regulations

99 SECTION 7 HANDLER AWARDS 53. Handler Awards IP and RP 53.1 General Only Clear Round, International and Qualifying Certificates gained at Competitions will be accepted. The prescribed fee must accompany applications for Handler awards, and upon approval, an award will be issued to the Handler. The original Clear Round, International and/or Qualifying Certificates must accompany applications for all awards Bronze Handler Award (BHA) ADAA will receive applications for the issuing of the award BHA to Handlers who have achieved 100 Clear Round, International and/or Qualifying Certificates from any Standard from the IP, RP and/or CP. Certificates issued on or after 1 January 1995 may be used. The Member applying for the award must be listed on each Certificate as the Handler. The Owner on each Certificate is irrelevant. The BHA signifies the Handler s contribution and commitment to ADAA and the sport of Dog Agility Silver Handler Award (SHA) ADAA will receive applications for the issuing of the award SHA to Handlers who have achieved 200 Clear Round, International and/or Qualifying Certificates from any Standard from the IP, RP and/or CP. Certificates issued on or after 1 January 1995 may be used and include any Certificates that may have been submitted for use with the award BHA. The Handler does not need to have been awarded the BHA to apply for the SHA. The Member applying for the award must be listed on each Certificate as the Handler. The Owner on each Certificate is irrelevant. The SHA signifies the Handler s long term contribution and commitment to ADAA and the sport of Dog Agility Gold Handler Award (GHA) ADAA will receive applications for the issuing of the award GHA to Handlers who have achieved 300 Clear Round, International and/or Qualifying Certificates from any Standard from the IP, RP and/or CP. Certificates issued on or after 1 January 1995 may be used and include any Certificates that may have been submitted for use with the award BHA or SHA. The Handler does not need to have been awarded the BHA or SHA to apply for the GHA. The Member applying for the award must be listed on each Certificate as the Handler. The Owner on each Certificate is irrelevant. ADAA Agility Regulations Document Number: POL-AR-001/16 1 February 2017

100 The GHA signifies the Handler s significant contribution and outstanding commitment to ADAA and the sport of Dog Agility Diamond Handler Award (DHA) ADAA will receive applications for the issuing of the award DHA to Handlers who have achieved 500 Clear Round, International and/or Qualifying Certificates from any Standard from the IP, RP and/or CP. Certificates issued on or after 1 January 1995 may be used and include any Certificates that may have been submitted for use with the award BHA, SHA or GHA. The Handler does not need to have been awarded the BHA, SHA or GHA to apply for the DHA. The Member applying for the award must be listed on each Certificate as the Handler. The Owner on each Certificate is irrelevant. The DHA signifies the Handler s significant contribution and extreme commitment to ADAA and the sport of Dog Agility Platinum Handler Award (PHA) ADAA will receive applications for the issuing of the award PHA to Handlers who have achieved 750 Clear Round, International and/or Qualifying Certificates from any Standard from the IP, RP and/or CP. Certificates issued on or after 1 January 1995 may be used and include any Certificates that may have been submitted for use with the award BHA, SHA, GHA or DHA. The Handler does not need to have been awarded the BHA, SHA, GHA or DHA to apply for the PHA. The Member applying for the award must be listed on each Certificate as the Handler. The Owner on each Certificate is irrelevant. The PHA signifies the Handler s long term and extraordinary contribution and extreme commitment to ADAA and the sport of Dog Agility Platinum Plus Handler Award (PPHA) ADAA will receive applications for the issuing of the award PPHA to Handlers who have achieved 1000 Clear Round, International and/or Qualifying Certificates from any Standard from the IP, RP and/or CP. Certificates issued on or after 1 January 1995 may be used and include any Certificates that may have been submitted for use with the award BHA, SHA, GHA, DHA or PHA. The Handler does not need to have been awarded the BHA, SHA, GHA, DHA or PHA to apply for the PPHA. The Member applying for the award must be listed on each Certificate as the Handler. The Owner on each Certificate is irrelevant. The PPHA signifies the Handler s long term and exceptional contribution and commitment to ADAA and the sport of Dog Agility. ADAA Agility Regulations

101 Once a Handler has been awarded the Platinum Plus Handler Award, they may continue in increments of a further 500 certificates to be awarded PPHA2 for 1500 certificates, PPHA3 for 2000 certificates and so Table Summary of Handler Awards Handler Awards Reg. No. Abbreviated Requirements Additional Achievements CRC = Clear Round Certificate (includes International Certificates) QC = Qualifying Certificate BHA CRCs and/or QCs achieved in the IP, RP and/or CP. No SHA CRCs and/or QCs achieved in the IP, RP and/or CP. No GHA CRCs and/or QCs achieved in the IP, RP and/or CP. No DHA CRCs and/or QCs achieved in the IP, RP and/or CP. No PHA CRCs and/or QCs achieved in the IP, RP and/or CP. No PPHA CRCs and/or QCs achieved in the IP, RP and/or CP. Yes Clear Round, International and Qualifying Certificates may be reused for each Handler Award. ADAA Agility Regulations Document Number: POL-AR-001/16 1 February 2017

102 SECTION 8 JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS 54. Junior Achievement Awards Only Clear Round Certificates gained at Competitions within the JP will be accepted. JHOT Certificates may not be used towards Junior Achievement Awards. The prescribed fee must accompany applications for Junior Achievement Awards, and upon approval, an award will be issued to the Junior. The original Clear Round Certificates must accompany applications for all awards Junior Achievement Award - Bronze (JAAB) ADAA will receive applications for the issuing of the award JAAB to Junior Handlers who have achieved 25 Clear Round Certificates from any Standard within the JP. Certificates issued on or after 1 July 2004 may be used. The Junior applying for the award must be listed on each Certificate as the Handler. The Owner on each Certificate is irrelevant. The JAAB signifies the Junior Handler s determination to achieve within ADAA and the sport of Dog Agility Junior Achievement Award - Silver (JAAS) ADAA will receive applications for the issuing of the award JAAS to Junior Handlers who have achieved 50 Clear Round Certificates from any Standard within the JP. Certificates issued on or after 1 July 2004 may be used and include any Certificates that may have been submitted for use with the award JAAB. The Junior does need to have been awarded the JAAB to apply for the JAAS. The Junior applying for the award must be listed on each Certificate as the Handler. The Owner on each Certificate is irrelevant. The JAAS signifies the Junior Handler s proven determination and ability to achieve within ADAA and the sport of Dog Agility Junior Achievement Award - Gold (JAAG) ADAA will receive applications for the issuing of the award JAAG to Junior Handlers who have achieved 75 Clear Round Certificates from any Standard within the JP. Certificates issued on or after 1 July 2004 may be used and include any Certificates that may have been submitted for use with the award JAAB or JAAS. The Junior does need to have been awarded the JAAB or JAAS to apply for the JAAG. The Junior applying for the award must be listed on each Certificate as the Handler. The Owner on each Certificate is irrelevant. ADAA Agility Regulations

103 The JAAG signifies the Junior Handler s proven determination, ability and commitment to achieve within ADAA and the sport of Dog Agility Junior Achievement Award - Diamond (JAAD) ADAA will receive applications for the issuing of the award JAAD to Junior Handlers who have achieved 150 Clear Round Certificates from any Standard within the JP. Certificates issued on or after 1 July 2004 may be used and include any Certificates that may have been submitted for use with the award JAAB, JAAS and/or JAAG. The Junior does need to have been awarded the JAAB, JAAS or JAAG to apply for the JAAD. The Junior applying for the award must be listed on each Certificate as the Handler. The Owner on each Certificate is irrelevant. The JAAD signifies the Junior Handler s proven determination, ability and longterm commitment to achieve within ADAA and the sport of Dog Agility Table Summary of Junior Achievement Awards Handler Awards Reg. No. Abbreviated Requirements Additional Achievements CRC = Clear Round Certificate JAAB CRCs from the JP No JAAS CRCs from the JP No JAAG CRCs from the JP No JAAD CRCs from the JP No Clear Round Certificates may be reused for each Junior Achievement Award. ADAA Agility Regulations Document Number: POL-AR-001/16 1 February 2017

104 SECTION 9 DOG REGISTRATION 55. Dog Registration within the Various Programmes 55.1 General A Dog must be on the IPR to be eligible to compete within the IP. A Dog must be on the RPR to be eligible to compete within the RP. A Dog may be on the IPR or the RPR to be eligible to compete within the CP. A Dog may be on the IPR or the RPR to be eligible to compete within the JP. A Dog on the IPR will have a Dog registration beginning with A. A Dog on the RPR will have a Dog registration beginning with R. All Dogs currently registered with ADAA (as at 30 June 2004) will be automatically placed on the IPR. Owners may choose to register their Dog on the IPR or the RPR. A Dog on the RPR that enters a Class within the IP will be Dismissed. A Dog on the IPR that enters a Class within the RP will be Dismissed Transfer of Dog Registration between the Registers A Dog may be transferred from the IPR to the RPR or from the RPR to the IPR upon application and payment of a transfer fee to ADAA. A Dog may only be transferred between the IPR and RPR a maximum of three times during the life of the Dog. On the third transfer the Dog will be required to stay on the Register for the duration of the Dog s life. 56. Using Titles Achieved in the CP to be Eligible for a Title in the RP or IP The BAAD Title within the CP is not a prerequisite for any Title in the IP or RP. The AAD Title within the CP is a prerequisite for the SAAD and R-SAAD Titles within the IP and RP respectively. The Team Title achieved in the CP may be used for the AAC and R-AAC Titles within the IP and RP respectively. 57. Using Titles Achieved on the IPR to be Eligible for a Title in the RP A Dog previously on the IPR and with a Title achieved within the IP, may use the Title towards a Title within the RP. ADAA Agility Regulations

105 57.1 AAD If a Dog on the IPR has been awarded an AAD Title and then transfers to the RPR the Dog will be ineligible to enter Combined-Elementary (CE) and/ or Combined-Starters (CS) Standards. If the Dog subsequently achieves the required number of Clear Round Certificates for an R-SAAD Title, the RP will recognise the AAD Title (from the CP) and the R-SAAD Title may be awarded SAAD If a Dog on the IPR has been awarded a SAAD Title and then transfers to the RPR, the Dog will be ineligible to enter Combined-Elementary (CE), Combined-Starters (CS) and/or Regular-Intermediate (RI) Standards. If the Dog subsequently achieves the required number of Clear Round Certificates for an R-MAAD Title, the RP will recognise the SAAD Title (from the IP) and the R-MAAD Title may be awarded MAAD If a Dog on the IPR has been awarded a MAAD (or higher) Title and then transfers to the RPR, the Dog will be ineligible to enter Combined-Elementary (CE), Combined-Starters (CS) and/or Regular-Intermediate (RI) Standards. If the Dog subsequently achieves the required number of Clear Round Certificates for an R-MAAD2 (or higher) Title, the RP will recognise the MAAD Title (or higher from the IP) and the R-MAAD2 (or higher) Title may be awarded AAAD If a Dog on the IPR has been awarded an AAAD (or higher) Title and then transfers to the RPR, the Dog will be ineligible to enter Combined-Elementary (CE), Combined-Starters (CS) and/or Regular-Intermediate (RI) Standards. If the Dog subsequently achieves the required number of Clear Round Certificates for an R-AAAD2 (or higher) Title, the RP will recognise the AAAD Title (or higher from the IP) and the R-AAAD2 (or higher) Title may be awarded AAC If a Dog on the IPR has been awarded an AAC Title and then transfers to the RPR, the Dog will be ineligible to apply for its R-AAC Title AAGD An AAGD Title previously achieved in the IP may be used as prerequisite for the Title R-AAGD Multiple Achievement within the RP GD If a Dog on the IPR has been awarded a GD (or higher) Title, then transfers to the RPR and subsequently achieves the required number of Qualifying Certificates for an R-GD2 (or higher) Title, the RP will recognise the GD Title (or higher from the IP) and the R-GD2 (or higher) Title may be awarded. ADAA Agility Regulations Document Number: POL-AR-001/16 1 February 2017

106 57.8 SD If a Dog on the IPR has been awarded a SD (or higher) Title, then transfers to the RPR and subsequently achieves the required number of Qualifying Certificates for an R-SD2 (or higher) Title, the RP will recognise the SD Title (or higher from the IP) and the R-SD2 (or higher) Title may be awarded SCD If a Dog on the IPR has been awarded a SCD (or higher) Title, then transfers to the RPR and subsequently achieves the required number of Qualifying Certificates for an R-SCD2 (or higher) Title, the RP will recognise the SCD Title (or higher from the IP) and the R-SCD2 (or higher) Title may be awarded. 58. Using Clear Round and/or Qualifying Certificates Achieved on the IPR to be Eligible for a Title in the RP If a Dog previously on the IPR has achieved Clear Round and/or Qualifying Certificates within the IP, these Certificates may be used towards a Title within the RP. Intermediate Standard Clear Round Certificates may be used in lieu of Regular-Intermediate (RI) Clear Round Certificates. Open Standard Clear Round Certificates may be used in lieu of Regular-Open (RO) Clear Round Certificates. Advanced Standard Clear Round Certificates may be used in lieu of Regular-Advanced (RA) Clear Round Certificates. Example If a Dog on the IPR has been awarded an AAD Title and subsequently achieves two Intermediate Agility Clear Round Certificates, then transfers to the RPR and achieves three Regular-Intermediate (RI) Agility Clear Round Certificates, the RP will recognise the prerequisite Title and the Clear Round Certificates (from the IP) and the R-SAAD Title may be awarded. 59. Using Titles Achieved on the RPR to be Eligible for a Title in the IP If a Dog on the RPR has been awarded a BAAD Title (from the CP) and then transfers to the IPR, the Dog will be ineligible to enter Combined-Elementary (CE) Standard. If a Dog on the RPR has been awarded an AAD (from the CP), R-SAAD, R-MAAD or R-AAAD Title and then transfers to the IPR, the Dog will be ineligible to enter Combined-Elementary (CE) and/or Combined-Starters (CS) Standard. If the Dog subsequently achieves the required number of Clear Round Certificates for a SAAD Title, the IP will recognise the AAD Title (from the CP) and the SAAD Title may be awarded. ADAA Agility Regulations

107 If a Dog on the RPR has been awarded an AATD Title and then transfers to the IPR, the IP will recognise the AATD Title (from the CP). No other Titles awarded whilst the Dog is on the RPR may be used as the prerequisite for a Title within the IP. 60. Using Clear Round and/or Qualifying Certificates Achieved on the RPR to be Eligible for a Title in the IP With the exception of Clear Round and/or Qualifying Certificates achieved in the CP, no Clear Round and/or Qualifying Certificates achieved on the RPR may be used towards a Title in the IP. 61. Title Conversion Table for the IP Previous Title(s) BAAD AAD AATD RAAD RAAD2 RAAD3 R-SAAD R-AJD R-AJD2 etc Eligibility for Titles in new Programme Eligibility to enter Classes in new Programme Ineligible to enter Combined-Elementary (CE) and/or Advanced Standard May be used as prerequisite for SAAD Ineligible to enter Combined-Elementary (CE) and/or Combined-Starters (CS) Standard May be used as prerequisite for AAC May be used as prerequisite for SAAD Ineligible to enter Combined-Elementary (CE) and/or Combined-Starters (CS) Standard May be used as prerequisite for SAAD Ineligible to enter Combined-Elementary (CE) and/or Combined-Starters (CS) Standard May be used as prerequisite for SAAD Ineligible to enter Combined-Elementary (CE) and/or Combined-Starters (CS) Standard May be used as prerequisite for SAAD. Ineligible to enter Ineligible to enter Combined-Elementary (CE) and/or Combined-Starters (CS) Standard Not a prerequisite for any IP Title. ADAA Agility Regulations Document Number: POL-AR-001/16 1 February 2017

108 Previous Title(s) R-MAAD R-MAAD2 etc R-AAAD R-AAAD2 etc R-AAGD R-AAGD2 etc R-GD R-GD2 etc R-SD R-SD2 etc R-SCD R-SCD2 etc R-EAD R-AAC Eligibility for Titles in new Programme Eligibility to enter Classes in new Programme May be used as prerequisite for SAAD. Ineligible to enter Combined-Elementary (CE) and/or Combined-Starters (CS) Standard May be used as prerequisite for SAAD. Ineligible to enter Combined-Elementary (CE) and/or Combined-Starters (CS) Standard Not a prerequisite for any IP Title. Cannot be used towards AAC Title Not a prerequisite for any IP Title. Not a prerequisite for any IP Title. Not a prerequisite for any IP Title. Not a prerequisite for any IP Title. Not a prerequisite for any IP Title. 62. Title Conversion Table for the RP Previous Title(s) BAAD AAD AATD SAAD AJD AJD2 etc Eligibility for Titles in new Programme Eligibility to enter Classes in new Programme Ineligible to enter Combined-Elementary (CE) Standard May be used as prerequisite for R-SAAD Ineligible to enter Combined-Elementary (CE) or Combined-Starters (CS) May be used as a prerequisite for R-AAC May be used as prerequisite for R-MAAD Ineligible to enter Combined-Elementary (CE), Combined-Starters (CS) or Regular-Intermediate (RI) May be used as prerequisite for R-AJD2 (and R-AJD3 etc) ADAA Agility Regulations

109 Previous Title(s) MAAD MAAD2 etc AAAD AAAD2 etc IAD IAD2 etc AAGD AAGD2 etc GD GD2 etc SD SD2 etc SCD SCD2 etc AAC Eligibility for Titles in new Programme Eligibility to enter Classes in new Programme May be used as prerequisite for R-MAAD2 (and R-MAAD3 etc) May be used as prerequisite for R-EAD May be used as prerequisite for R-AAC Ineligible to enter Combined-Elementary (CE), Combined- Starters (CS) or Regular-Intermediate (RI) May be used as prerequisite for R-AAAD2 (and R-AAAD3 etc) Ineligible to enter Combined-Elementary (CE), Combined- Starters (CS) or Regular-Intermediate (RI) Not a prerequisite for any RP Title May be used as prerequisite for R-AAGD2 (and R-AAGD3 etc) May be used as prerequisite for R-EAD May be used as prerequisite for R-AAC May be used as prerequisite for R-GD2 (and R-GD3 etc) May be used as prerequisite for R-SD2 (and R-SD3 etc) May be used as prerequisite for R-SCD2 (and R-SCD3 etc) Not a prerequisite for any RP Title ADAA Agility Regulations Document Number: POL-AR-001/16 1 February 2017

110 63. Clear Round Certificate Table Certificate issued Combined-Elementary (CE) Combined-Starters (CS) Intermediate Open Advanced Regular-Intermediate Regular-Open Junior-Elementary Junior-Starters Junior-Intermediate JHOT Colour Green Green Green Green Purple (top 5% only), Green (all others) Red Red Orange Orange Orange Brown/Cream Clear Round Certificates in different colours may be issued at the discretion of ADAA. 64. Qualifying Certificate Table Certificate issued Combined-Open Open Regular-Open Colour Yellow Yellow White Qualifying Certificates in different colours may be issued at the discretion of ADAA. ADAA Agility Regulations

111 65. Clear Round Certificate Conversion Table Clear Round Certificate Issued Combined-Elementary (CE) Combined-Starters (CS) Elementary Starters Intermediate Open Advanced Regular 1a Regular 1b Regular 2 Regular 3 Regular-Intermediate (RI) Regular-Open (RO) Substitute Class for Clear Round Certificate Not Applicable. Not Applicable. Combined-Elementary (CE) Combined-Starters (CS) Regular-Intermediate (RI). Regular-Open (RO). Regular-Open (RO). Combined-Elementary (CE) Combined-Starters (CS) Regular-Intermediate (RI) Regular-Open (RO) Not Applicable Not Applicable 66 Qualifying Certificate Conversion Table Qualifying Certificate Open (Individual Games) Open (Pairs & Team Games) Combined-Open Regular-Open Substitute Class for Qualifying Certificate Regular-Open (RO) Combined Open (CO) Not Applicable. Not Applicable ADAA Agility Regulations Document Number: POL-AR-001/16 1 February 2017

112 SECTION 10 OBSTACLES 67. Obstacle Types The obstacles approved for Tests and Games and their symbols, are as follows:- Hurdle (single)... Hurdle (wing)... Hurdle (wall)... Double Spread Hurdle... Triple Spread Hurdle... Tyre... Long Jump... Weave Poles... Collapsible Tunnel... Pipe Tunnel... A-Frame... Dog-Walk... See-Saw... ADAA Agility Regulations

113 Diagrams shown in Regulation 69 represent a guide for construction only. Obstacles not conforming to Regulation 68 may be used with the express written permission of ADAA. The obstacles must not present any danger for the Dog, Handler and/or spectator. 68. Obstacle Descriptions 68.1 Hurdles Types of Hurdles include Single, Wing, Panel and Wall Bar height to be set at the appropriate height for the Class and Performance Programme. Width to be 1200 mm to 1500 mm. The top bar or plank must be easily displaced by the Dog. Panel and Wall Hurdles must have easily displaced units on the top. The Hurdle uprights must be between 1000 mm and 1200 mm high. Bar diameter is 20 mm minimum to 50 mm maximum (approx. 35 mm is highly recommended). Bars are to be white in colour with stripes that are dark in colour. Bars are not to be striped with bright colours such as yellow. Bars should be constructed taking into account visibility and stability in the wind. PVC bars are recommended. Metal bars may not be used. Hurdles are to be constructed to enable the following five jump heights (measured to the top of the bar): 150 mm 250 mm 400 mm 500 mm 600 mm Hurdle Height Table IP RP JP CP- CE/CS CP- Team Games Maxi 600 mm 500 mm 500 mm 500 mm 500 mm Midi 500 mm 400 mm 400 mm 400 mm 400 mm Mini 400 mm 250 mm 250 mm 250 mm 250 mm Toy 250 mm 150 mm 150 mm 150 mm 150 mm ADAA Agility Regulations Document Number: POL-AR-001/16 1 February 2017

114 68.2 Double and Triple Spread Hurdle Two Single Hurdles (or a Single and a Wing) placed together form a Double Spread Hurdle. Alternatively, a purpose built Spread Hurdle may be used. The height of the front and rear bars are to be set at the appropriate height for the Performance Programme and Class. The width of the spread to be set at the appropriate distance for the Performance Programme and Class. A purpose built Spread Hurdle should be used for Triple Spread Hurdles. The height of the front, centre and rear bars are to be set at the appropriate height for the Performance Programme and Class. The width of the spread is to be set at the appropriate distance for the Performance Programme and Class. Spread Hurdles are to be set using standard Hurdle cup heights. The exception is a Toy Class Triple Spread Hurdle. In this instance a purpose built Spread Hurdle is required with a 50 mm cup. The Double and Triple Spread Hurdle is only used within the IP (not used in RP, JP or CP). Purpose built Spread Hurdles may not be used in RP, even with a single hurdle bar Double Spread Hurdle Height Table IP Only Front Bar Height Rear Bar Height Spread Maxi 500 mm 600 mm Up to 600 mm Midi 400 mm 500 mm Up to 500 mm Mini 250 mm 400 mm Up to 400 mm Toy 150 mm 250 mm Up to 250 mm Triple Spread Hurdle Height Table IP Only Front Bar Height Middle Bar Height Rear Bar Height Spread Maxi 400 mm 500 mm 600 mm Up to 600 mm Midi 250 mm 400 mm 500 mm Up to 500 mm Mini 150 mm 250 mm 400 mm Up to 400 mm Toy 50 mm 150 mm 250 mm Up to 250 mm ADAA Agility Regulations

115 68.3 Tyre Tyre aperture diameter must be 500 mm minimum and 600 mm maximum. The Tyre obstacle shall be adjustable to the required height for the Performance Programme and Class (see table below). The height of the Tyre is to be measured at the lowest point of the aperture. Only the magnetic break-away Tyre aperture sold by ADAA will be approved for use. The Tyre frame must meet the following requirements: Frame construction may be from PVC, wood, aluminium or steel. The Tyre needs to be adjustable to the required heights (as per Regulation ). The Tyre needs a system of tags or identifying marks to allow easy and quick adjustment to the five heights below: o 150 mm, 250 mm, 400 mm, 500 mm and 600 mm. o An adjustable system of chain, rope, wire cable or velcro is to be used. o Bungee cord is not to be used. The height for the dog to jump through is to be measured at the lowest point of the Tyre aperture. The design concept is for the magnetic Tyre aperture to break open at the bottom when hit and allow the dog to travel forward. As such, the frame must be designed and built in a sturdy manner with strength at the joints so that it does not fail when hit and the dog cannot easily knock/topple the obstacle over from either direction (notwithstanding the frame will be pegged/anchored). The height of the frame (inside diameter) is to be 1500 mm (-0 mm, mm). The width of the frame (inside diameter) is to be 1200 mm (-0 mm, + 50 mm). o o There must be at least 200 mm distance between the Tyre and frame at the 3 and 9 o clock position on each side (to allow room for the Tyre to break-away at the bottom). A frame with an inside diameter width of 1200 mm will provide the required 200mm clearance either side of the Tyre aperture. Any cross-support at the base for strength between the frame and the feet must be no more than 100 mm high (so as to not be a hindrance to any dog when turning left or right after jumping through the Tyre). The feet on each side of the centre of the Tyre frame are to be between 700 mm and 750 mm in length. They may be removable to allow for easy storage and/or to allow the Judge to remove one foot on the exit side when there is a sharp left or right turn after the Tyre. ADAA Agility Regulations Document Number: POL-AR-001/16 1 February 2017

116 All Tyre frames must be pegged or anchored to the ground in such a manner that there is a reasonable expectation that the frame will not topple over when a dog makes a bad attempt at the obstacle. When pegs cannot be used, a couple of small sand bags may be used to anchor the frame to the ground, provided there is both a straight approach and exit. The height of the Tyre must not be changed within a Class, regardless of the Standard. The Tyre is not used within the CP or JP Tyre Height Table IP RP JP CP Maxi 600 mm 500 mm Not Used Not Used Midi 500 mm 400 mm Not Used Not Used Mini 400 mm 250 mm Not Used Not Used Toy 250 mm 150 mm Not Used Not Used 68.4 Long Jump Two to five separate horizontally sloped planks with a minimum width of 90 mm and a maximum width of 250 mm in accordance with this Regulation. The planks are to be a minimum of 1000 mm long. The number of planks must be proportionate to the spread, and each plank must be in ascending height as per the tables below Long Jump Height Table Maxi Midi Mini Toy IP Spread RP/JP Spread CP Spread for CE/CS CP Spread for Team Games 1200 mm to 1000 mm to 1000 mm to 1000 mm to 1300 mm using 1100 mm using 1100 mm using 1100 mm using 4 or 5 planks 3 or 4 planks 3 or 4 planks 3 or 4 planks 1000 mm to 800 mm using 1100 mm using 3 or 4 planks 3 or 4 planks 800 mm using 3 or 4 planks 500 mm using 2 or 3 planks 500 mm using 2 or 3 planks 300 mm using 1 or 2 planks 800 mm using 3 or 4 planks 500 mm using 2 or 3 planks 300 mm using 1 or 2 planks 800 mm using 3 or 4 planks 500 mm using 2 or 3 planks 300 mm using 1 or 2 planks ADAA Agility Regulations

117 Long Jump Plank Construction Table Plank 1 Plank 2 Plank 3 Plank 4 Plank 5 Width Maximum height Required Rise Used with 90 mm to 100 mm 75 mm 25 mm 2-5 planks 90 mm to 100 mm 100 mm 25 mm 2-5 planks 140 mm to mm mm 50 mm 3-5 planks 230 mm to mm mm 50 mm 4-5 planks 230 mm to mm mm 50 mm 5 planks only The planks are to be placed apart from one another to obtain a spread that is to be set at the appropriate distance for the Performance Programme and Class and may be set bidirectional with the highest planks in the centre. Marker poles between 1000 and 1200 mm in height must be placed at each corner. The corner poles are used to assist the Judge and provide a clear path for the Dog Weave Poles The Weave Poles are to have 12 poles set in a straight line for Agility/Jumping Tests. A set of 6 and/or 12 poles in a straight line may be used in Games. The poles must be placed at either 550 mm or 600 mm apart, however 600 mm is preferred. From 1 May 2017, the Competition Schedule must disclose distance between each pole. Distance between each pole is measured from centre to centre. The minimum height of the poles is 950 mm (maximum is 1200 mm) with a diameter of 20 mm minimum and 40 mm maximum. The Weave Poles should be supported on a steel base, and the base must be no more than 25 mm high and 75 mm wide. The feet of the base should be no less than 250 mm and no more than 450 mm long and should be permanently affixed (ie may not swivel) in alternating positions along each side in such a manner that the Dog that enters the Weave Poles correctly does not have to step over the feet. The feet should have holes so that the base may be pegged if required. If a base is constructed correctly, there is normally no need to peg a base. If there is a need to use pegs, then the pegs should be in the feet and away from the expected path of the Dog. Pegs are not to be used along the centre base line. ADAA Agility Regulations Document Number: POL-AR-001/16 1 February 2017

118 68.6 Tunnels Collapsible/Cloth Tunnel The Collapsible (Cloth) Tunnel is suspended by ADAA and is not to be used at competitions. Suspension might be for an indefinite or permanent time frame or for a period as determined by the Board. The Board reserves the right to re-instate the Collapsible (Cloth) Tunnel should the IFCS and/or international trends introduce new material and/or construction rules relating to the obstacle that removes any perceived issues relating to safety. Should the Board decided to reinstate on a trial or permanent basis there is no requirement to amend these Regulations until the next planned update and may re-instate the obstacle via normal communication channels to clubs and members Pipe Tunnel This obstacle is to have a diameter of 600 mm minimum and 800 mm maximum. Length must be 3000 mm minimum and 7000 mm maximum. The Pipe Tunnel is to be flexible and able to form one or several curves. The Pipe Tunnel must be secured to prevent movement. Preferred method to secure the Pipe Tunnel is by the use of purpose built Agility tunnel bags. For a Pipe Tunnel up to 5000 mm in length, at least 3 sets of tunnel bags are required. If longer than 5000 mm, then 4 sets of tunnel bags are to be used. As a guide, tunnel bags filled with sand should weigh between 12 and 15 kg Contact Obstacles A-Frame The A-frame has two ramps 2743 mm long, at approximately a right angle at the apex to produce two (2) heights of 1700 mm and 1600 mm above the ground. The A-frame height is to be set at 1700 mm for all height classes within the International Program and Maxi and Midi height classes within the Regular, Junior and Combined Programs. The A-frame is to be set at 1600 mm for the Mini and Toy height classes within the Regular, Junior and Combined Programs (see table below). ADAA Agility Regulations

119 The ramp width must be 900 mm minimum and 1000 mm maximum at the top and 900 mm minimum and 1200 mm maximum at the bottom. It is strongly encouraged that the ramp is built to exact measurements of 900 mm at the top and 1200 mm at the bottom to create lateral stability and meet international standards. The lower 1067 mm of each ramp must be a contrasting colour (painted/ coloured on the top parts and the edges) to indicate the area with which the Dog should make contact. Each ramp must have a nonslip surface. The nonslip surface should always provide good traction for the Dogs without being too rough as to damage the Dog s pads. The surfaces should be maintained on a regular basis so Dogs will not slip when performing this obstacle. It is required that the upper nonslip surface be coated with rubber granules or rubber matting. Sand mixed into paint cannot be used. One anti-slip slat must be fitted at 1200 mm from the apex (top) on each ramp and then further anti-slip slats are to be spaced at even intervals (approximately 200 mm) between the 1200 mm anti-slip slat and the apex. The slats may be painted/coloured a contrasting colour (not mandatory). Anti-slip slats are not to be used for the remaining section of each ramp below the 1200 mm anti-slip slat. Anti-slip slats must not exceed 6.0 mm in height or 25 mm in width. Rounding of the top edges of slats is required. The apex of the A-Frame must not present a danger for the Dog. The two support beams or chains either side of the A-Frame should be a minimum of 620 mm from the ground to facilitate the use of a Pipe or Collapsible Tunnel (if reinstated) under the A-Frame. A-Frames must be constructed with a safety chain that would stop the A-frame from collapsing during adjustment between the heights. A-frame Height Adjustment Table IP RP JP CP-CE/CS CP-Team Games Maxi 1700 mm 1700 mm 1700 mm 1700 mm 1700 mm Midi 1700 mm 1700 mm 1700 mm 1700 mm 1700 mm Mini 1700 mm 1600 mm 1600 mm 1600 mm 1600 mm Toy 1700 mm 1600 mm 1600 mm 1600 mm 1600 mm ADAA Agility Regulations Document Number: POL-AR-001/16 1 February 2017

120 Dog-Walk The Dog-Walk consists of three equal length planks, each 3660 mm long. The width of each plank is to be the same, with a width of 300 mm. The horizontal plank must be firmly supported a minimum of 1250 mm and a maximum of 1350 mm above the ground (1300 mm recommended). All planks must have a nonslip surface. The nonslip surface should always provide good traction for the Dogs without being too rough as to damage the Dog s pads. The surfaces should be maintained on a regular basis so Dogs will not slip when performing this obstacle. It is required that the upper nonslip surface be coated with rubber granules or rubber matting. Sand mixed into paint cannot be used. The lower 914 mm of each ramp must be a contrasting colour (painted/coloured on the top parts and the edges) to indicate the area with which the Dog should make contact. Anti-slip slats must be used on the Dog-Walk up and down planks but may not be fitted to the horizontal (centre) plank. The anti-slip slats are to be spaced at even intervals (approx 300 mm from centre to centre) the entire length of the plank. The slats may not be placed within 150 mm of the upper limit of a Contact Area. Anti-slip slats must not exceed 6.0 mm in height or 25 mm in width. The slats may be painted/coloured a contrasting colour (not mandatory). Rounding of the top edges of slats is required See-Saw The See-Saw consists of a plank (constructed ply or aluminium plank similar in design to a Dog-Walk plank) with a length of 3660 mm. The width of the plank is to be 300 mm. The plank is to pivot on a sturdy base with a height between 600 mm and 675 mm from the ground (650 mm recommended). The See-Saw is to be manufactured such that the plank has one end resting on the ground, due to its pivot point being offset (approximately 25 mm), from the centre of the plank. The plank must return promptly to its original position once the Dog has alighted. It is recommended that the plank should be balanced so that it hits the ground in less than 3 seconds when a 1.4 kilograms (3 pound) weight is placed 300 mm from the raised end. ADAA Agility Regulations

121 The plank must have a nonslip surface. The nonslip surface should always provide good traction for the Dogs without being too rough as to damage the Dog s pads. The surface should be maintained on a regular basis so Dogs will not slip when performing this obstacle. It is required that the upper nonslip surface be coated with rubber granules or rubber matting. Sand mixed into paint cannot be used. The last 914 mm from each end of the plank must be a contrasting colour (painted/coloured both on the top parts and the edges) to indicate the area with which the Dog should make contact. Anti-slip slats are not to be used on the See-Saw. ADAA Agility Regulations Document Number: POL-AR-001/16 1 February 2017

122 69. Guidelines for Obstacle Construction 69.1 Single Hurdle Types of Hurdles include Single, Wing, Panel and Wall Bar height to be set at the appropriate height for the Class and Performance Programme. Width to be 1200 mm to 1500 mm. The top bar or plank must be easily displaced by the Dog. Panel and Wall Hurdles must have easily displaced units on the top. The Hurdle uprights must be between 1000 mm and 1200 mm high. Bar diameter is 20 mm minimum to 50 mm maximum (approx. 35 mm is highly recommended). Bars are to be white in colour with stripes that are dark in colour. Bars are not to be striped with bright colours such as yellow. Bars should be constructed taking into account visibility and stability in the wind. PVC bars are recommended. Metal bars may not be used. Hurdles are to be constructed to enable the following five jump heights (measured to the top of the bar): 150 mm 250 mm 400 mm 500 mm 600 mm ADAA Agility Regulations

123 Hurdle Height Table IP RP JP CP- CE/CS CP- Team Games Maxi 600 mm 500 mm 500 mm 500 mm 500 mm Midi 500 mm 400 mm 400 mm 400 mm 400 mm Mini 400 mm 250 mm 250 mm 250 mm 250 mm Toy 250 mm 150 mm 150 mm 150 mm 150 mm 69.2 Wall Hurdle Note: The blocks on the wall must be removable when knocked by the dog. ADAA Agility Regulations Document Number: POL-AR-001/16 1 February 2017

124 69.3 Wing Hurdle All dimensions in mm. ADAA Agility Regulations

125 69.4 Double and Triple Spread Hurdle All dimensions in mm. Two Single Hurdles (or a Single and a Wing) placed together form a Double Spread Hurdle. Alternatively, a purpose built Spread Hurdle may be used. The height of the front and rear bars are to be set at the appropriate height for the Performance Programme and Class. The width of the spread to be set at the appropriate distance for the Performance Programme and Class. A purpose built Spread Hurdle should be used for Triple Spread Hurdles. The height of the front, centre and rear bars are to be set at the appropriate height for the Performance Programme and Class. The width of the spread is to be set at the appropriate distance for the Performance Programme and Class. Spread Hurdles are to be set using standard Hurdle cup heights. The exception is a Toy Class Triple Spread Hurdle. In this instance a purpose built Spread Hurdle is required with a 50 mm cup. The Double and Triple Spread Hurdle is only used within the IP (not used in RP, JP or CP). Purpose built Spread Hurdles may not be used in RP, even with a single hurdle bar. ADAA Agility Regulations Document Number: POL-AR-001/16 1 February 2017

126 Double Hurdle Front Bar Height Rear Bar Height Spread Maxi 500 mm 600 mm Up to 600 mm Midi 400 mm 500 mm Up to 500 mm Mini 250 mm 400 mm Up to 400 mm Toy 150 mm 250 mm Up to 250 mm Triple Hurdle Front Bar Height 69.5 Tyre All dimensions in mm. Middle Bar Height Rear Bar Height Spread Maxi 400 mm 500 mm 600 mm Up to 600 mm Midi 250 mm 400 mm 500 mm Up to 500 mm Mini 150 mm 250 mm 400 mm Up to 400 mm Toy 50 mm 150 mm 250 mm Up to 250 mm ADAA Agility Regulations

127 Tyre aperture diameter must be 500 mm minimum and 600 mm maximum. The Tyre obstacle shall be adjustable to the required height for the Performance Programme and Class (see table below). The height of the Tyre is to be measured at the lowest point of the aperture. Only the magnetic break-away Tyre aperture sold by ADAA will be approved for use. The Tyre frame must meet the following requirements: Frame construction may be from PVC, wood, aluminium or steel. The Tyre needs to be adjustable to the required heights (as per Regulation ). The Tyre needs a system of tags or identifying marks to allow easy and quick adjustment to the five heights below: o 150 mm, 250 mm, 400 mm, 500 mm and 600 mm. o An adjustable system of chain, rope, wire cable or velcro is to be used. o Bungee cord is not to be used. The height for the dog to jump through is to be measured at the lowest point of the Tyre aperture. The design concept is for the magnetic Tyre aperture to break open at the bottom when hit and allow the dog to travel forward. As such, the frame must be designed and built in a sturdy manner with strength at the joints so that it does not fail when hit and the dog cannot easily knock/topple the obstacle over from either direction (notwithstanding the frame will be pegged/anchored). The height of the frame (inside diameter) is to be 1500 mm (-0 mm, mm). The width of the frame (inside diameter) is to be 1200 mm (-0 mm, + 50 mm). ADAA Agility Regulations Document Number: POL-AR-001/16 1 February 2017

128 o o There must be at least 200 mm distance between the Tyre and frame at the 3 and 9 o clock position on each side (to allow room for the Tyre to break-away at the bottom). A frame with an inside diameter width of 1200 mm will provide the required 200mm clearance either side of the Tyre aperture. Any cross-support at the base for strength between the frame and the feet must be no more than 100 mm high (so as to not be a hindrance to any dog when turning left or right after jumping through the Tyre). The feet on each side of the centre of the Tyre frame are to be between 700 mm and 750 mm in length. They may be removable to allow for easy storage and/or to allow the Judge to remove one foot on the exit side when there is a sharp left or right turn after the Tyre. All Tyre frames must be pegged or anchored to the ground in such a manner that there is a reasonable expectation that the frame will not topple over when a dog makes a bad attempt at the obstacle. When pegs cannot be used, a couple of small sand bags may be used to anchor the frame to the ground, provided there is both a straight approach and exit. The height of the Tyre must not be changed within a Class, regardless of the Standard. The Tyre is not used within the CP or JP. IP RP JP CP Maxi 600 mm 500 mm Not Used Not Used Midi 500 mm 400 mm Not Used Not Used Mini 400 mm 250 mm Not Used Not Used Toy 250 mm 150 mm Not Used Not Used ADAA Agility Regulations

129 69.6 Long Jump All dimensions in mm. Two to five separate horizontally sloped planks with a minimum width of 90 mm and a maximum width of 250 mm in accordance with this Regulation. The planks are to be a minimum of 1000 mm long. The number of planks must be proportionate to the spread, and each plank must be in ascending height as per the tables below. Maxi Midi Mini Toy IP Spread RP/JP Spread CP Spread for CE/CS CP Spread for Team Games 1200 mm to 1000 mm to 1000 mm to 1000 mm to 1300 mm using 1100 mm using 1100 mm using 1100 mm using 4 or 5 planks 3 or 4 planks 3 or 4 planks 3 or 4 planks 1000 mm to 1100 mm using 3 or 4 planks 800 mm using 3 or 4 planks 500 mm using 2 or 3 planks 800 mm using 3 or 4 planks 500 mm using 2 or 3 planks 300 mm using 1 or 2 planks 800 mm using 3 or 4 planks 500 mm using 2 or 3 planks 300 mm using 1 or 2 planks 800 mm using 3 or 4 planks 500 mm using 2 or 3 planks 300 mm using 1 or 2 planks ADAA Agility Regulations Document Number: POL-AR-001/16 1 February 2017

130 Plank 1 Plank 2 Plank 3 Plank 4 Plank 5 Width Maximum height Required Rise Used with 90 mm to 100 mm 75 mm 25 mm 2-5 planks 90 mm to 100 mm 100 mm 25 mm 2-5 planks 140 mm to mm mm 50 mm 3-5 planks 230 mm to mm mm 50 mm 4-5 planks 230 mm to mm mm 50 mm 5 planks only The planks are to be placed apart from one another to obtain a spread that is to be set at the appropriate distance for the Performance Programme and Class and may be set bidirectional with the highest planks in the centre. Marker poles between 1000 and 1200 mm in height must be placed at each corner. The corner poles are used to assist the Judge and provide a clear path for the Dog. ADAA Agility Regulations

131 69.7 Weave Poles All dimensions in mm. The Weave Poles are to have 12 poles set in a straight line for Agility/Jumping Tests. A set of 6 and/or 12 poles in a straight line may be used in Games. The poles must be placed at either 550 mm or 600 mm apart, however 600 mm is preferred. From 1 May 2017, the Competition Schedule must disclose distance between each pole. Distance between each pole is measured from centre to centre. The minimum height of the poles is 950 mm (maximum is 1200 mm) with a diameter of 20 mm minimum and 40 mm maximum. The Weave Poles should be supported on a steel base, and the base must be no more than 25 mm high and 75 mm wide. The feet of the base should be no less than 250 mm and no more than 450 mm long and should be permanently affixed (ie may not swivel) in alternating positions along each side in such a manner that the Dog that enters the Weave Poles correctly does not have to step over the feet. The feet should have holes so that the base may be pegged if required. If a base is constructed correctly, there is normally no need to peg a base. If there is a need to use pegs, then the pegs should be in the feet and away from the expected path of the Dog. Pegs are not to be used along the centre base line. ADAA Agility Regulations Document Number: POL-AR-001/16 1 February 2017

132 69.8 Collapsible Tunnel The Collapsible (Cloth) Tunnel is suspended by ADAA and is not to be used at competitions. Suspension might be for an indefinite or permanent time frame or for a period as determined by the Board. The Board reserves the right to re-instate the Collapsible (Cloth) Tunnel should the IFCS and/or international trends introduce new material and/or construction rules relating to the obstacle that removes any perceived issues relating to safety. Should the Board decided to reinstate on a trial or permanent basis there is no requirement to amend these Regulations until the next planned update and may re-instate the obstacle via normal communication channels to clubs and members. ADAA Agility Regulations

133 69.9 Pipe Tunnel All dimensions in mm. Note: Pipe Tunnels are available from ADAA Length: Diameter Minimum: 3000 mm Minimum: 600 mm Maximum: 7000 mm Maximum: 800 mm This obstacle is to have a diameter of 600 mm minimum and 800 mm maximum. Length must be 3000 mm minimum and 7000 mm maximum. The Pipe Tunnel is to be flexible and able to form one or several curves. The Pipe Tunnel must be secured to prevent movement. Preferred method to secure the Pipe Tunnel is by the use of purpose built Agility tunnel bags. For a Pipe Tunnel up to 5000 mm in length, at least 3 sets of tunnel bags are required. If longer than 5000 mm, then 4 sets of tunnel bags are to be used. As a guide, tunnel bags filled with sand should weigh between 12 and 15 kg. ADAA Agility Regulations Document Number: POL-AR-001/16 1 February 2017

134 69.10 A-Frame All dimensions in mm Note: A-Frame should be able to be lowered from full height of 1700 mm to 1600 mm 1200 The A-frame has two ramps 2743 mm long, at approximately a right angle at the apex to produce two (2) heights of 1700 mm and 1600 mm above the ground. The A-frame height is to be set at 1700 mm for all height classes within the International Program and Maxi and Midi height classes within the Regular, Junior and Combined Programs. The A-frame is to be set at 1600 mm for the Mini and Toy height classes within the Regular, Junior and Combined Programs (see table below). The ramp width must be 900 mm minimum and 1000 mm maximum at the top and 900 mm minimum and 1200 mm maximum at the bottom. It is strongly encouraged that the ramp is built to exact measurements of 900 mm at the top and 1200 mm at the bottom to create lateral stability and meet international standards. The lower 1067 mm of each ramp must be a contrasting colour (painted/ coloured on the top parts and the edges) to indicate the area with which the Dog should make contact. Each ramp must have a nonslip surface. The nonslip surface should always provide good traction for the Dogs without being too rough as to damage the Dog s pads. The surfaces should be maintained on a regular basis so Dogs will not slip when performing this obstacle. It is required that the upper nonslip surface be coated with rubber granules or rubber matting. Sand mixed into paint cannot be used. ADAA Agility Regulations

135 One anti-slip slat must be fitted at 1200 mm from the apex (top) on each ramp and then further anti-slip slats are to be spaced at even intervals (approximately 200 mm) between the 1200 mm anti-slip slat and the apex. The slats may be painted/coloured a contrasting colour (not mandatory). Anti-slip slats are not to be used for the remaining section of each ramp below the 1200 mm anti-slip slat. Anti-slip slats must not exceed 6.0 mm in height or 25 mm in width. Rounding of the top edges of slats is required. The apex of the A-Frame must not present a danger for the Dog. The two support beams or chains either side of the A-Frame should be a minimum of 620 mm from the ground to facilitate the use of a Pipe or Collapsible Tunnel (if reinstated) under the A-Frame. A-Frames must be constructed with a safety chain that would stop the A-frame from collapsing during adjustment between the heights. A-frame Height Adjustment Table IP RP JP CP-CE/CS CP-Team Games Maxi 1700 mm 1700 mm 1700 mm 1700 mm 1700 mm Midi 1700 mm 1700 mm 1700 mm 1700 mm 1700 mm Mini 1700 mm 1600 mm 1600 mm 1600 mm 1600 mm Toy 1700 mm 1600 mm 1600 mm 1600 mm 1600 mm ADAA Agility Regulations Document Number: POL-AR-001/16 1 February 2017

136 69.11 Dog Walk All dimensions in mm. The Dog-Walk consists of three equal length planks, each 3660 mm long. The width of each plank is to be the same, with a width of 300 mm. The horizontal plank must be firmly supported a minimum of 1250 mm and a maximum of 1350 mm above the ground (1300 mm recommended). All planks must have a nonslip surface. The nonslip surface should always provide good traction for the Dogs without being too rough as to damage the Dog s pads. The surfaces should be maintained on a regular basis so Dogs will not slip when performing this obstacle. It is required that the upper nonslip surface be coated with rubber granules or rubber matting. Sand mixed into paint cannot be used. The lower 914 mm of each ramp must be a contrasting colour (painted/coloured on the top parts and the edges) to indicate the area with which the Dog should make contact. Anti-slip slats must be used on the Dog-Walk up and down planks but may not be fitted to the horizontal (centre) plank. The anti-slip slats are to be spaced at even intervals (approx 300 mm from centre to centre) the entire length of the plank. The slats may not be placed within 150 mm of the upper limit of a Contact Area. Anti-slip slats must not exceed 6.0 mm in height or 25 mm in width. The slats may be painted/coloured a contrasting colour (not mandatory). Rounding of the top edges of slats is required. ADAA Agility Regulations

137 69.12 See-Saw All dimensions in mm. Centreline offset 25 mm Hinge The See-Saw consists of a plank (constructed ply or aluminium plank similar in design to a Dog-Walk plank) with a length of 3660 mm. The width of the plank is to be 300 mm. The plank is to pivot on a sturdy base with a height between 600 mm and 675 mm from the ground (650 mm recommended). The See-Saw is to be manufactured such that the plank has one end resting on the ground, due to its pivot point being offset (approximately 25 mm), from the centre of the plank. The plank must return promptly to its original position once the Dog has alighted. It is recommended that the plank should be balanced so that it hits the ground in less than 3 seconds when a 1.4 kilograms (3 pound) weight is placed 300 mm from the raised end. The plank must have a nonslip surface. The nonslip surface should always provide good traction for the Dogs without being too rough as to damage the Dog s pads. The surface should be maintained on a regular basis so Dogs will not slip when performing this obstacle. It is required that the upper nonslip surface be coated with rubber granules or rubber matting. Sand mixed into paint cannot be used. ADAA Agility Regulations Document Number: POL-AR-001/16 1 February 2017