South of the Border Show

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1 Agility Trial Premium Sanctioned by: Australian Shepherd Club of America AGILITY Judge: Darryl Warren, PA Apprentice Judge: Jan Wesen, WA ASCA Agility Judges, Both Days, All Classes Trial Secretary & Chairman: Mary Isenhour-Long Classes offered: Sat. - 2 Gamblers, 2 Regular, 2 Pre-Novice, 2 Jumpers Sun. - 2 Jumpers, 2 Regular, 2 Pre-Novice, 2 Gamblers South of the Border Show Entries limited to 350 runs/day Entries open: Saturday, December 23, 2013 Pre-Entries close: Saturday, February 8, 2014 Day of Show Entries will be allowed if entry limits have not been met ASCA agility is open to all breeds and mixes. An ASCA registration number or tracking number is not required to enter the trial. However if you want ASCA to track your qualifying legs and issue your title certificates, then your dog must have an ASCA registration number (Aussies) or a tracking number. Tracking numbers may be applied for at time of entry, see tracking number application included in this premium. Volunteer s Make It Happen! February 15 & 16, 2014 Open to All Breeds and Mixes A Dog s Way Inn 761 Pendergrass Ave., Murrell s Inlet, SC Agility - fenced, outdoors on grass Agility Entries open 12/23/2013 and will be accepted on a first received basis. Entries close on 2/8/2013. Confirmations will be ed unless you request otherwise. Please double check your confirmation,. No club can pull off a trial without the help of members and exhibitors to keep it running smoothly and efficiently. Your help is greatly appreciated. Volunteers will be provided lunch, snacks & drinks. We will have a sign-up board near ringside, where you can write your name in worker positions that you prefer. We will also be glad to train those that are not familiar with the needed positions. CASC appreciates your assistance in helping to make our SC trial a successful event!

2 Notice to Exhibitors These shows will be judged and run according to the rulebooks of the Australian Shepherd Club of America Rulebooks. Agility trial is open to all dogs being at least eighteen (18) months of age - this includes purebred and non-purebred - and are not required to have an ASCA Registration Number or ASCA Tracking Number. You may also enter the agility trial in the FEO (for Exhibition Only) division, you may jump at a lower height. No points towards titles are earned in this division. Handlers do not need to be ASCA members. However, as of January 1, 2003, ASCA requires registration of all non-asca registered dogs in order to track and record these dogs for ASCA titles. If you wish to continue to have your qualifying scores recorded and receive ASCA titling certificates, you must register your dog and become a service member of ASCA at the time of registration. Forms will be available at the trial, as well as included in this premium and on the ASCA website, The management will not be responsible for the loss or damage to any dog exhibited, or for the possessions of any exhibitor whether the result was by accident or any other cause. It is distinctly stood that every dog at this event is in the care and custody and control of it s owner or handler during the entire time the dog is on the show premises. Any exhibitor whose dogs and/or children create unnecessary disturbances or repeatedly engage in unsafe or disruptive behavior may, at the discretion of the show committee be asked to leave the site. In such case, no entry fees will be refunded. No entry shall be accepted for a dog or handler disqualified from ASCA Agility program; a dog or handler disqualified from all other ASCA programs or a member not in good standing with ASCA. A list of such dogs will be supplied by the business office along with the sanctioning paperwork. Dogs must be on leash when not competing in the ring. Please clean up after yourself and your dog. No entry will be refunded if the trial cannot open or be completed by reason of riot, civil disobedience, fire, public emergency, act of God or act of a public enemy or any other cause beyond the control of the organizing committee. There will be no refunds for entries withdrawn after the closing date, or in the event a dog and/or handler are dismissed from competition, regardless for the reason for the dismissal. Refunds will be issued for bitches that come in season, if notification in writing or by is received before the trial begins. Returned checks do not constitute a valid entry. There will be a $30.00 service charge for returned checks. Any dog which demonstrates aggression towards any person or any dog, whether inside or outside the ring, must be excused from the trial. In Agility, any dog which the judge feels is not in enough control to perform all obstacles in a safe manner will be excused from the trial. No leads, collars, food, toys, other aids or devices will be permitted on the agility course or within 10 feet of the show rings at any time. SHOW RULES * All dogs must be kept on a leash at the hotels. Any damage will be the owner s responsibility. * Exhibitors will be responsible for keeping the area around their crates clean. ***PLEASE PICK UP AFTER YOUR DOGS at the show site and at the hotels. All events will be run by ASCA rules - A copy of rules can be obtained at AGILITY ENTRY FEES: Pre-Entry - $14 for the first run each day, $11 each additional run. Pre-Novice Class is $10.00 per run. Package: All six (regular) runs/same day for $60, all twelve runs for $120. Junior handler fees: $8 per run. Day of Show - $15 for the first run each day, $12 each additional run. Pre-Novice Class is $10.00 per run. Package: All six (regular) runs/same day for $65, all twelve runs for $130. Junior handler fees: $8 per run. Please make checks payable to: Carolina Australian Shepherd Club or CASC. DAY OF SHOW ENTRIES will be accepted between 8:00 and 8:30 am, as long as we have not reached our entry limit. If you wish to verify availability, please isenhour_long@bellsouth.net Dogs receiving titles after the closing date may move-up by providing the trial secretary with: the owner s full name, dog s name, ASCA (or other) number, class entered and from and to level. Move-Ups may be made on Saturday, for Sunday trial. EQUIPMENT: Slatted 8 rubber-coated dogwalk and 9 sand-coated A-frame will used in this trial as well as jumps, rubber-coated teeter, 24 weave poles, tunnels and safety tire. TIMES: The trial site will open at 7:30 am, show will start at 9:00 a.m. with first walk thru starting at 8:45. Measuring will be from 8:30 am to 9:00 am. Tentative schedule: Sat: Gamblers, Regular, Pre-Novice, Jumpers. Sun.: Jumpers, Regular, Pre-Novice, Gamblers (subject to change). Class Order: Elite, Open, Novice. Standard Jr. Handler Veterans Small dogs jump 8 jump 4 or 8 jump 4 jump 12 jump 8 or 12 jump 8 Medium dogs 18 and jump and jump 12 or and jump 12 Large Dogs 20 and jump and jump 16 or 20 over 18 and 20 jump and over jump in the 20+ class or may jump 24 over 20 jump 16 or 20 (may jump 24 ) over 20 jump 16 in the 16+ class MEASURING: As of Feb. 1, 2012, any dog not entered in the 20"+/24" (16"+ vets/jrs) must send in copy, or show proof of measurement (ASCA, NADAC or AKC height card ) or be measured at time of check in. PRIZES & AWARDS: Green qualifying ribbons will be awarded for each qualifying score. Placement ribbons will be awarded to all dogs placing 1 st thru 4 th in each class in each jump height. New Title ribbons will be offered. All ribbons will be flat ribbons. There will be no prizes for placements, however each exhibitor will receive a prize for entry. If you think you may finish your ATCH at our trial, please let us know so we can be prepared to celebrate!

3 Send entries & workers forms to: Mary Isenhour-Long, 5788 Mountain Trail, Snow Camp, NC SITE INFORMATION: Agility is being held outdoors on grass, ring is securely fenced. There is room for tents and crating outdoors. No dogs may be left at show site overnight. All exhibitors are responsible for picking up after their dogs and themselves. FOOD: Food will be available Saturday & Sunday. The Shell Crackers grill is on site, providing an assortment of food and drinks. Snacks and lunch tickets will be available for workers. DIRECTIONS: 761 Pendergrass Ave., Murrell s Inlet, SC From the South; I-95 North to Highway 17 to Charleston. Go through Charleston, Mt. Pleasant, Georgetown, Pawley's Island/Litchfield Beach. Stay left on Highway 17 Bypass when the road splits. Turn left at T-Bones Steak House & Saloon onto Pendergrass Ave. (blinking caution light). Turn left at A Dog s Way Inn. (Signs will be posted.) From the North; I-95 South to Highway 38 to Highway 501 through Conway. After crossing over the Intracoastal Waterway, take Highway 17 Bypass South toward Georgetown. Continue traveling south for about 15 miles. Turn right at T-Bones Steak House & Saloon onto Pendergrass Ave. (blinking caution light). Turn left at A Dog s Way Inn. (Signs will be posted.) ACCOMODATIONS: *** We have BLOCKED a group of OCEANFRONT ROOMS at the SEAMIST Resort, 1200 South Ocean Blvd., Myrtle Beach, SC GROUP RESERVA- TION NUMBER: Rate $41.00 per night, $50.00 pet fee, even if multiple dogs (up to 100#) - Health Records Required. Reservations phone number: Rooms will be released January 14, MILES FROM TRIAL SITE. Motel 6 (formerly Signature Boutique Hotel): 7903 Ocean Highway, Pawley's Island, (843) , 11 MILES FROM TRIAL SITE, No additional pet fee. Red Roof Inn: 2801 S. Kings HWY, Myrtle Beach, (843) , 12 MILES FROM TRIAL SITE; Pet Fee $0 CAMPING: On Site RV parking - Contact: nscompass@aol.com - no hook ups. $15.00 night. Huntington Beach State Park: Ocean Hwy., Murrells Inlet, (843) , 4 MILES FROM TRIAL SITE, Pet Fee: $0 Myrtle Beach State Park: 4401 S. Kings Hwy., Myrtle Beach, (843) , 11 AREA VETERINARIANS: Animal Emergency Hospital of the Strand; 303 Hwy 15, Ste.1, Myrtle Beach, SC (843) In order to have ASCA qualifying legs tracked and to receive ASCA titling certificates, each non ASCA registered dog will be required to have an ASCA Tracking Number. This is a onetime fee of $10/dog. At the time of applying for the tracking number, the individual owner must also be an ASCA member (minimum membership type of Service is required). ASCA membership does not need to be maintained in subsequent years. It will be the responsibility of the owner to identify to ASCA the show(s) and leg(s) earned when applying for a Tracking Number for those ASCA qualifying legs earned from 1/1/2003 until submission of application. Please type or print clearly. Incomplete or illegible forms will be returned. Membership Application: Owner s Name (1) Owner s Name (2) Owner s Address: City: State: Zip: Phone Number: Service Membership Fee: $10.00 per person (If you are interested in other membership types, please see our website, I (We) agree to abide by the ASCA Articles of Incorporation, Bylaws, and all ASCA Rules and Regulations governing the ASCA Registry and all other ASCA programs. Owner s Signature (1): Owner s Signature (2): If Owner/Co Owner is 17 or, please provide date of birth: Dog Information: Lifetime fee for tracking number is $10.00 per dog for ASCA members. Dog s Full Name: Dog s Call Name: Any/All Previous Registration Numbers Used: Sex: Birthdate: Breed: Events/Q s earned since 1/1/2003 (If more space is needed, please attach another sheet): If you have a NADAC point history, please attach. ASCA SERVICE MEMBERSHIP AND TRACKING NUMBER APPLICATION FORM Mail completed form with check, money order, or credit card information to: ASCA Business Office 6091 E State Hwy 21 Bryan, TX Phone: (979) You may fax the form to us at: (979)

4 Welcome to the Carolina Australian Shepherd Club s ASCA Agility Trial! We hope to make this an annual event in South Carolina; your support is appreciated! Why is CASC holding events in South Carolina? We are an ASCA (Australian Shepherd Club of America) affiliated club that has been in existence since We were formed as a club with members in both North and South Carolina, and had a strong hold in both states. Who are we? We are a group of individuals, mostly living in North & South Carolina, and the Virginia region, dedicated to the preservation, dedication, education, and well-being of the Australian Shepherd dog. What do we do? We have club meetings four times a year; we also support obedience, rally, herding, tracking events which are open to all breeds and mixes, as well as ASCA Australian Shepherd only conformation. We offer workshops, seminars and sanctioned trials and shows. We are hoping to take advantage of our dual state affiliation and offer a variety of ASCA programs to South Carolina, as it has been years since we have shown south of the border. When we started looking for an area to hold events, Myrtle Beach seemed like a good place to announce ourselves to SC. This time of year, dogs are allowed on the beach (leashed), the weather is much nicer (for the dogs!), and rates are at their best! We invite you to join us as a club, or join us for our events! Check out our website for more ASCA fun - ASCA agility is open to all dogs - purebred and mixes. Courses are generally fast and flowing. An ASCA registration number or tracking number is not required to enter the trial. If you would like ASCA to track your qualifying legs to earn title certificates, then your dog must have an ASCA registration number (Aussies) or a Tracking number. Tracking numbers may be applied for at the time of entry; tracking number application is included in this premium. REGULAR CLASSES: Classes consist of Regular (jumps, weaves, tunnels, contacts), Jumpers (jumps & tunnels only), and Gamblers (tradition style - all obstacles with a gamble following the opening sequence). Regular, Veteran, Jr. Handler, and FEO divisions are offered; Novice, Open, Elite, and Pre-Novice are the levels. NON-REGULAR CLASSES: Non-regular classes are open to dogs 12 months and older. Nonregular classes do not count towards any titles or qualifications. Pre-Novice is a course, similar to the standard course, run without the teeter or weave poles. Dogs 18 months must jump at least 4 lower than their regular jump height. Pre-Novice class will be held after the second round of Novice Regular both days. If you have no ASCA agility titles, you may enter at Novice or a higher level, although any qualifying scores will be applied to the lower title requirements. For example, if you run in Open classes, earning 30 points, they would be used towards your Novice level title. Once a dog qualifies at the higher level, they cannot return to a lower level class. ASCA allows for reasonable training in the ring, however you will receive an elimination. Collars, leashes and toys/food are not allowed in the ring. Titles may be earned in regular classes with 30 points. A clean run is 10 points; a faulted run (over time/knocked bar) is awarded 5 points. Gamblers and Jumpers require 20 points (2 clean runs) for a title. You can remain at the same level after completing a title, working towards Outstanding or Superior titles, or you can move up to the next level.

5 AUSTRALIAN SHEPHERD CLUB OF AMERICA AGILITY ENTRY FORM Carolina Australian Shepherd Club February 15 & 16, 2014 Please use one entry form per dog. Make checks payable to: Carolina ASC (CASC). Mail entries to: Mary Isenhour-Long, 5788 Mountain Trail, Snow Camp, NC Please print clearly! ASCA Registration/Tracking No: (required for titles, not required for entry) Breed Sex: Registered Name: Call Name: Birthdate: Owner: Address: City: State: Zip: address: Phone: Dog s Height: Jump Ht Exemption: Yes/No Handler: Standard Jump Height: (circle one) Class Jump Height: (circle one) Check classes/division entered: Classes Entered: Regular Rnd 1 Regular Rnd 2 Jumpers Rnd 1 Jumpers Rnd 2 Gamblers Rnd 1 Gamblers Rnd 2 : Std. Vet. Jr. FEO Level: Pre-Nov. Nov. Open Elite A B A B Total entry fee enclosed: See Premium for entry fees. Exhibitor/owner must read & sign reverse side of this form. Parent or Guardian of junior must sign as well. Sat. Sun AGREEMENT The person who signs this agreement represents that he/she is authorized to enter into this agreement on behalf of both exhibitor and the owner of entered dog. In consideration of acceptance of this entry: 1.1 As used here ASCA means the Australian Shepherd Club of America, its affiliate clubs and each of their members, officers, directors, employees, show chairs, show committees and agents Exhibitor/ owner, agree to abide by the rules and regulations of ASCA and any other rules and regulations appearing in the premium for this event Exhibitor /owner certify that the entered dog is not a hazard to persons, dogs, or property and that the entered dog s rabies vaccination is current in accordance with the requirement of the state in which the dog resides Exhibitor /owner acknowledge all hazards presented by the event and the event premises, including, but not limited to, the condition of the floors, stairways, halls, lighting, security measures or lack of, electrical appliances, fittings, show rings, parking areas and the presence of unfamiliar animals and people; exhibitor and owner assume the risk of any harm arising from these Exhibitor/owner releases ASCA, Carolina Australian Shepherd Club (including its officers, directors, members, and event organizing committee), and A Dogs Way Inn (including its officers, agents, and employees) and will defend them and hold them harmless from all present and future loss, injury, damage, claims, demands and liabilities involving the entered dog, the event or event premises. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing hold harmless provisions, exhibitor /owner hereby specifically assume sole responsibility for and agree to indemnify and save aforementioned parties harmless from any and all loss and expenses (including legal fees) by reason of the liability imposed by law upon any of the aforementioned parties for damages because of bodily injuries, including death, at any time in consequence of my (our) participation in this event, howsoever such injury, or death may be caused, and whether or not the same may have been caused or may have been alleged to have been caused by negligence of the aforementioned parties or any of their employees or agents or any other persons. I have read, stood, and acknowledge the above Agreement. Date: Signature of Owner/Exhibitor Date: Signature of Parent or Legal Guardian of Minor Telephone Number Address