Judge: This Event is Accepting Entries for Mixed Breed Dogs. Listed in the AKC Canine Partners Program

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1 This Event is Accepting Entries for Mixed Breed Dogs Listed in the AKC Canine Partners Program Twin Cities Obedience Training Club, INC (TCOTC) Mrs. Jan Richards - Agility Event Secretary th LN Mankato MN AKC All Breed Agility Trials Premium This Event is Accepting Entries for Mixed Breed Dogs Listed in the AKC Canine Partners Program Twin Cities Obedience Training Club (TCOTC) Licensed by the American Kennel Club Fri, Jan 4, 2019 STD/JWW(Ex/Mas only) & Prem(STD/JWW) & FAST(All Levels) Event Sat, Jan 5, 2019 STD/JWW(All levels) & Prem(STD) & FAST(All Levels) Event Sun, Jan 6, 2019 STD/JWW(All levels) & Prem(JWW) & T2B Event to be held at the TCOTC Building 2101 Broadway N.E., Minneapolis MN PH: TRIAL INFO: HOURS: Friday 8:30 AM - 5 PM, Saturday/Sunday 6:30 AM - 6 PM Ring Info: Trials will be on mats with padded structural poles spaced every 20 feet One indoor ring that is 68 by 120 Crates may be set up: Friday, starting at 8:30 AM Judging will start: 10 AM Friday and 8 AM Saturday and Sunday Electronic Timing will be used at these trials Entries will be chosen by Random Draw Entries Open: Wednesday, November 14, 2018 at 8 AM at the Trial Secretary s address On-line entries are NOT available Any entries received before this date/time will be returned. Draw Closes: Wednesday, November at 5 PM Draw: Thursday, November 29, 2018 at 6 PM Draw Location: th LN, Mankato MN Final Closing Date: Wednesday, December 19, 2018 at 5 PM Entry Limits: 350 runs Friday / Saturday / Sunday Judge: Bonnie Calhoun McDonald # Hayman Rd, Brooksville FL American Kennel Club Certification Permission has been granted by the American Kennel Club for the holding of this event under American Kennel Club rules and regulations. Gina DiNardo, Secretary

2 ENTRY FEES Mail entries with fees (checks only) payable to TCOTC to Jan Richards, TCOTC Event Secretary, th LN, Mankato MN Questions about entries: or call Maximum of ten (10) dogs may be submitted per envelope of competitor entries per AKC rule. $18 for the first entry per dog per day (includes $3.50 AKC recording fee) $18 additional entry fee for the second run for the same dog that day (includes $3.00 AKC recording fee) $13 additional entry fee for the third run for the same dog that day (includes $3.00 AKC recording fee) $13 entry fee for the fourth run for the same dog that day. (includes $3.00 AKC recording fee per run) $13 entry fee for the fifth run for the same dog that day. (includes $3.00 AKC recording fee per run) There will be a $25.00 service charge for any returned checks. American Kennel Club Agility Trial Move-Up Form Twin Cities Obedience Training Club, INC Show Dates: January 4-6, 2019 Mail form to: Jan Richards - TCOTC, th LN, Mankato MN or move-up information to janice1@hickorytech.net All express mail must be left with no acceptance signature required. Entry form changes, additions, corrections and cancellations MUST be received in writing prior to the final closing date, be legible and include the AKC number, or no refund can be issued. No telephone changes accepted. changes are welcomed. TWIN CITIES OBEDIENCE TRAINING CLUB OFFICERS AND MEMBERS AT LARGE President: Stephen Dent Vice President: Ann McKasy Recording Secretary: Barb Yanish Treasurer: Karen Radford Corresponding Secretary: Lindy Luopa lindy_luopa@yahoo.com All officers and Members at Large can be reached by mail at: TCOTC, PO Box Minneapolis, MN Kate Grillaert (Board Member), Judy Galbraith (Board Member), Vanessa Niemi (1st Alternate), Anne Schenk (Managing Director), Mary Steinbauer (CFO) EVENT COMMITTEE Chair: Tonni Sue Keinz 4349 Priorwood St SE, Prior Lake MN PH: keinzt@hotmail.com Committee: Lindy Luopa (Co-chair), Mary Steinbauer, Anne Bentley (Judge s Attache), Ginny Hayes (Volunteer Coordinator), Heidi Fisk (Hospitality), Laura Thomas (Facilities), Kory Kaye (Equipment) MOVE-UP REGULATIONS: If a dog earns an agility title before this event it can be advanced to the next level of competition. However, written notice must be given to the Trial Secretary no later than 6:00 PM on Monday, December 31, or at the close of the trial on Friday and Saturday, which will be considered the awarding of ribbons for the last class of that day. Move-ups will be added to the end of the running order of the class they move up to. Every effort will be made to accommodate handlers running multiple dogs in the same class. No verbal changes can be accepted. Trial Date AKC Reg # Call Name Breed Jump Height VETERINARIAN ON CALL (24 HOUR SERVICES) University of Minnesota Veterinary Hospital 1365 Gortner Ave, St. Paul, MN Phone: Directions to Veterinary Hospital: Turn left from TCOTC parking lot onto Broadway. Go 1 mile to Industrial Blvd. Turn right onto Industrial. Go ½ mile to Hennepin Ave. Turn left onto Hennepin, which becomes Larpenteur Ave. Go 1½ miles to Gortner Ave. Turn right on Gortner. Go ½ mile to the clinic, which is on your right. RUNNING ORDER Friday (Short to Tall) Saturday (Tall to Short) Sunday (Short to Tall) Friday FAST - EX/MAS FAST - Open FAST - Novice EX/MAS STD STD PREMIER EX/MAS JWW JWW PREMIER Saturday FAST - EX/MAS FAST - Open FAST - Novice EX/MAS JWW EX/MAS STD Premier STD Open STD Novice STD Novice JWW Open JWW Sunday T2B JWW PREMIER JWW EX/MAS STD EX/MAS Open STD Novice STD Novice JWW Open JWW Owner s Name Regular Standard Regular JWW Regular F.A.S.T. Preferred Standard Preferred JWW Preferred F.A.S.T.

3 FOOD: Jack Larson will be providing food. Coffee and tea free to all. Soda and food will be available on site for purchase by exhibitors. Various restaurants are also available nearby. Note: Workers receive free food, beverages, and snacks. CRATING SPACE: There is ample crating and chair space in the ring room. Bring as many crates as you want! No crates or personal chairs in the annex, kitchen or Star Room, please. Spectator seating will be provided in the annex. CRATE GUARDING: Please use common sense when crating reactive dogs and do not crate in a high traffic spot. Be considerate of your neighbor and keep your dog s crate covered. A dog that is consistently a bad neighbor must be crated away from the building. WARM-UPS: A warm-up area in the Star Room, consisting of an agility jump, will be provided for all exhibitors. WALK-THROUGHS: Handlers in all classes are permitted to walk the course, without a dog, during a walk-through period held prior to the start of the class. The walk-through is restricted to handlers entered in that class only. ANNEX LINE-UP AREA: Please help us keep the gate area in the annex clear of congestion and potentially undesirable dog-dog interactions. It is a very close quarters area and should only contain dogs that are running or getting in the queue to run. OBSTACLES: Obstacles will conform to current requirements of the Regulations for Agility Trials. The Viaduct jump will not be used in the Premier class. DOGS ELIGIBLE TO ENTER: As it states in the Regulations for Agility Trials, Chapter 1, Section 3, All dogs fifteen (15) months of age or older that are registered with the American Kennel Club or that have AKC Limited Registration, Purebred Alternative Listing/Indefinite Listing Privileges (PAL/ILP) or an AKC Canine Partners listing number, or approved Foundation Stock Service (FSS) breeds are eligible to participate except bitches in heat, aggressive dogs, or dogs suffering from any deformity, injury or illness which may affect the dog s physical or mental performance. Dogs or registerable breeds with accepted foreign registration numbers are eligible to participate. HEIGHT DIVISIONS: Owners are responsible for entering the proper height division. All measurements are at the dog s withers. Please refer to the AKC Regulations for Agility Trials for current class descriptions. Dogs must be entered only in Regular classes or Preferred Classes with no cross over between them allowed at this same set of trials. Regular classes Preferred Classes Dogs MAY enter a higher jump height. Dogs MAY NOT enter a higher jump height 8 inches: 11 and under at the withers 4 inches: 11 and under at the withers 12 inches: 14 and under at the withers 8 inches: 14 and under at the withers 16 inches: 18 and under at the withers 12 inches: 18 and under at the withers 20 inches: 22 and under at the withers 16 inches: 22 and under at the withers 24 inches - For dogs over 22 at the withers 20 inches - More than 22 at the withers 24 inch Choice - May be entered at owner s discretion REFUNDS: Entry fees for females that come into season, ill and injured dogs, after the closing date, will be refunded (minus a $ administrative fee per day) if a veterinarian certificate is presented within 5 days after the holding the trials. A full refund is to be reimbursed to any entrant whose entry is replaced by a Wait-Listed entry. Refunds will not be given for refund amounts of $ 5 or less. No entry fees will be refunded if the trial cannot open or be completed by reason of riots, civil disturbances, fire, an act of God, public emergency, or any other cause beyond the control of the organizing committee. Entry fees shall not be refunded in the event that a dog is absent, disqualified, excused by vet or judge, or barred from competition by action of the trial committee. All exhibitors should obtain a copy of the Regulations for Agility Trials by contacting the American Kennel Club, 8051 Arco Corporate Drive, Suite 100, Raleigh, NC , by phone (919) , by at info@akc.org, or on their website at PRIZES AND AWARDS: Ribbons will be awarded to the 1 st through 4 th place dogs in each Standard, Jumpers With Weaves, PREMIER and FAST classes and 1 st Place in the T2B class. A green qualifying ribbon will be awarded to all teams earning a qualifying score. New Title ribbons are available for teams earning a new title at these trials. A Double Q ribbon is available for those eligible Master class teams. A MACH/PACH rosette and decorated MACH/PACH bar will be awarded to all dog and handler teams that attain their MACH/PACH. The club reserves the right to substitute prizes of equal or greater value. All awards and prizes must be claimed at the show as none will be mailed. AKC classes: 1 st Prize: Blue; 2 nd Place: Red; 3 rd Place: Yellow; 4 th Place: White; Qualifying Ribbon: Dark Green RINGSIDE: Dogs may arrive any time prior to judging if the dog has a valid temporary or permanent jump height card. Otherwise, they must be available for measuring prior to the start of their class if a VMO or AKC Field Rep is available to measure dogs. All dogs not needed for further judging will be excused. Judges are not required to wait for dogs. The Owner of each dog is solely responsible for having it ready at ringside when it is to be judged. The Club has no responsibility for providing service through a public address system or stewards or runners for the purpose of calling or locating dogs that are not brought into the ring when required. SAFETY/BEHAVIOR and LIABILITY: The safety of the dog is our primary concern. By entering this trial, exhibitors acknowledge that they are familiar with the rules and regulations of this sport, and that their dogs are familiar with and able to perform all obstacles safely. It is expressly understood that exhibitors alone are responsible for the behavior of their dogs and/or children. Any exhibitor whose dogs and/or children create an unnecessary disturbance or repeatedly engage in unsafe or disruptive behavior may, at the discretion of the trial committee, be asked to leave the show site. In such case, no refund of any fees paid will be made. The Twin Cities Obedience Training Club and its agents, employees, etc., will assume no responsibilities for any loss, damage or injury sustained by exhibitors or handlers, or to any of their dogs or property and further assumes no responsibility for injury to children. The Twin Cities Obedience Training Club reserves the right to decline entries for cause and may remove any dog on account of aggression. No one shall have any recourse or claim against the Twin Cities Obedience Training Club or any official thereof. All dogs must be on leash at all times when on trial grounds except when in the designated warm-up area or competing on the course. HOTELS/MOTELS THAT ACCEPT DOGS Some motels may require dog deposits. Please check on dog policies as policies do change. Please clean up after your dog -- do not leave dogs unattended in motel rooms. We are guests in their space and need to make certain that dogs are always welcome at their facilities. Kimpton Grand Hotel nd Ave S, Minneapolis MN Red Roof Inn Prior Ave North, Roseville MN Motel Cleveland Ave North, Roseville MN Residence Inn by Marriott Centre Pointe Drive, Roseville MN EMERGENCY: Fire/ambulance/Police Call 911 and give address: 2101 Broadway N.E., Minneapolis

4 VOLUNTEER INFORMATION TCOTC NEEDS YOUR HELP TCOTC depends on volunteers to make this a great event. Anyone (whether a TCOTC member or not) is eligible to help at the trial and no experience is necessary. Are you a first-time volunteer? Don t worry, we will train you! All workers receive free food, snacks and beverages. Set-up volunteers receive priority crate set-up. Tear-down volunteers receive $ 12 in volunteer vouchers. ROUTES TO THE AGILITY TRIAL From the North or South: Take I-35W to Stinson Blvd. exit. Turn south on Stinson and continue to Broadway. Turn right at Broadway and go about 1 block to first driveway on right after the BREDE sign. Entrance is in back of building at lower level. From the East: Take I-94 to Hwy Go north to Larpenteur Ave/Hennepin Ave and go west. Go north (right) on Stinson Blvd. Turn left on Broadway St. Proceed to 2101 Broadway. Look for BREDE sign. Entrance is in back of building at lower level. From the West: Take I-394 to I-35W north. Take I-35W to Stinson Blvd. exit. Turn south on Stinson and continue to Broadway. Turn right at Broadway and go about 1 block to first driveway on right after the BREDE sign. Entrance is in back of building at lower level. There will be a raffle each day for volunteers. Random Draw regulations allow the club to guarantee 35 worker spots. Please be aware that contacting the volunteer coordinator does not guarantee you a worker spot. You must also submit your entry and payment on or before the Random Draw Closing date (November 28). To volunteer and be considered for a Guaranteed Worker spot: Sign up for volunteering directly at: d/1dvad0wxhh0ary2xwrrnwmsch0fy2eufquxn8p8l 7YE8/edit?usp=sharing Or Contact Ginny Hayes directly at: Bleuzzie@netscape.net or with any questions To the Trial Secretary: Jan Richards Your entry Payment of entry fees SHOW SITE PARKING Parking and potty zones will be marked and enforced. Vendors Dr. Annie Chiropractic for Everyone Katy On The Go Animal Massage Eric Roy People Massage Eckerts toys, leashes, etc. Help keep our neighbors happy! PARKING GREEN: Friday-Sunday parking PINK: Saturday and Sunday only LOWER level: loading/unloading, Handicapped and judge s parking. Please watch for signs indicating where and where not to park! Cars parked inappropriately may be towed. POTTY Potty areas are marked YELLOW It is grounds for dismissal from the trial with no refund of entries if dogs are off leash or pottied anywhere except in the indicated zones.

5 FRIDAY - January 4, 2019 SATURDAY - January 5, 2019 SUNDAY - January 6, 2019 Entry Fees: $ 18 for the first entry per dog per day (includes $3.50 AKC recording fee) $ 18 additional entry fee for the second run for the same dog that day (includes $3.00 AKC recording fee) $ 13 additional entry fee for the third run for the same dog that day (includes $3.00 AKC recording fee) $ 13 additional entry fee for the fourth run for the same dog that day (includes $3.00 AKC recording fee) $ 13 additional entry fee for the fifth run for the same dog that day (includes $3.00 AKC recording fee) Mail entry with fees payable to TCOTC to: Jan Richards, TCOTC Event Secretary, th LN, Mankato MN IMPORTANT: Carefully read instructions before filling out! ENTRY FEE ENCLOSED Choose Either Regular or Preferred Classes $ Circle one jump height, and circle class selections - Only one selection per class (both Master and Premier allowed) REGULAR Classes PREFERRED Classes C STD Nov A Nov B Open Ex Master Premier STD Nov P OpenP ExP MasterP PremierP JWW Nov A Nov B Open Ex Master Premier JWW Nov P OpenP ExP MasterP PremierP FAST Nov A Nov B Open Ex Master FAST NovP OpenP ExP MasterP T2B T2B T2B T2BP Non-Regular Classes International Sweepstakes [ ] STD [ ] JWW THIS DOG NEEDS TO BE MEASURED [ ] Yes [ ] No SEX HEIGHT AT WITHERS BREED VARIETY CALL NAME AKC NAME (INCLUDE AKC TITLES ONLY) [ ] AKC NO ENTER COMPLETE REGISTRATION # BELOW DATE OF BIRTH [ ] ILP NO. [ ] PAL NO. [ ] FOREIGN REG. NO. & COUNTRY BREEDER SIRE OFFICIAL AMERICAN KENNEL CLUB AGILITY ENTRY FORM TWIN CITIES OBEDIENCE TRAINING CLUB INC. (TCOTC) Opening: Wed, Nov 14 at 8 AM Random Draw Closes: Wed, Nov 28 at 5 PM Final Closing: Wed, Dec 19 at 5 PM STD JWW FAST T2B PRM STD PRM JWW EX/MAS only EX/MAS only PLACE OF BIRTH (LIST COUNTRY) AKC Rules, Regulations, Policies and Guidelines are available on the American Kennel Club Web site, AGREEMENT I certify that I am the actual owner of the dog, or that I am the duly authorized agent of the actual owner whose name I have entered. In consideration of the acceptance of this entry, I (we) agree to abide by the rules and regulations of The American Kennel Club in effect at the time of this event, and any additional rules and regulations appearing in the premium list of this event and entry form and any decision made in accord with them. I (we) agree that the club holding this event has the right to refuse this entry for cause which the club shall deem sufficient. I (we) certify and represent that the dog entered is not a hazard to persons or other dogs. In consideration of the acceptance of this entry and of the holding of this event and of the opportunity to have the dog judged and to win prizes, ribbons, or trophies, I (we) agree to hold the AKC, the event-giving club, their members, directors, governors, officers, agents, superintendents or event secretary and the owner and/or lessor of the premises and any provider of services that are necessary to hold this event and any employees or volunteers of the aforementioned parties, and any AKC approved judge, judging at this event, harmless from any claim for loss or injury which may be alleged to have been caused directly or indirectly to any person or thing by the act of this dog while in or about the event premises or grounds or near any entrance thereto, and I (we) personally assume all responsibility and liability for any such claim; and I (we) further agree to hold the aforementioned parties harmless from any claim for loss, injury or damage to this dog. Additionally, I (we) hereby assume the sole responsibility for and agree to indemnify, defend and save the aforementioned parties harmless from any and all loss and expense (including legal fees) by reason of the liability imposed by law upon any of the aforementioned parties for damage because of bodily injuries, including death at any time resulting therefrom, sustained by any person or persons, including myself (ourselves), or on account of damage to property, arising out of or in consequence of my (our) participation in this event, however such, injuries, death or property damage may be caused, and whether or not the same may have been caused or may be alleged to have been caused by the negligence of the aforementioned parties or any of their employees, agents, or any other person. I (WE) AGREE THAT ANY CAUSE OF ACTION, CONTROVERSY OR CLAIM ARIS- ING OUT OF OR RELATED TO THE ENTRY, EXHIBITION OR ATTENDANCE AT THE EVENT BETWEEN THE AKC AND THE EVENT-GIVING CLUB (UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED IN THIS PREMIUM LIST) AND MYSELF (OURSELVES) OR AS TO THE CONSTRUCTION, INTERPRETATION AND EFFECT OF THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE SETTLED BY ARBITRATION PURSU- ANT TO THE APPLICABLE RULES OF THE AMERICAN ARBITRATION ASSOCIATION. HOWEVER, PRIOR TO ARBITRATION ALL APPLICABLE AKC BYLAWS, RULES, REGULATIONS AND PROCEDURES MUST FIRST BE FOLLOWED AS SET FORTH IN THE AKC CHARTER AND BYLAWS, RULES, REGULATIONS, PUBLISHED POLICIES AND GUIDELINES. INSTRUCTIONS Handlers whose dogs measure into the 8 through 20 regular jump height divisions may opt to enter in a higher or 24-choice height division for all Regular titling classes, but not in a division lower than their proper height division. Dogs who measure into the 24 regular jump height division may not enter 24-choice. Dogs entered in the Preferred classes must compete at the required jump height and may not compete in a jump height division higher or lower than their proper height division. All dogs that have not been officially measured for an Agility Jump Height Card may still compete; however, they must be measured by a Judge of record, an Agility Field Representative, or a Volunteer Measuring Official, prior to running. If measured by the Judge of record, that measurement will be valid for this trial or back-to-back trials only. If a measurement is necessary, it is the exhibitor s responsibility to have their dog(s) measured prior to running. Dogs listed in the AKC Canine Partners Program SM may be eligible to enter all-breed AKC agility trials at the club s option. These dogs should be listed as All American Dog and must include their AKC number on the entry form and check the AKC No. box. Junior Handlers should enter their Junior Handler Number on the front of this form. Should you not have your Junior Handler number, it may be obtained from the American Kennel Club (919) If the Junior Handler is not the owner of the dog identified on the face of this form, what is the relationship of the Junior Handler to the Owner? DAM ACTUAL OWNERS OWNER S ADDRESS CITY, STATE ZIP + 4 New Address SIGN HERE X. Telephone Number Address [ ] New In Case of Emergency - Name Phone # HANDLER ENTER JR. HANDLER # IF APPLICABLE Edit AEAGL2 (10/17) v8.8 Exhibitor or owner MUST sign on the signature line beneath the instructions.