Mt. Nittany Dog Training Club AKC Licensed Agility Trials

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1 PREMIUM LIST Mt. Nittany Dog Training Club C/O Jennifer Eger 948 Bear Wallow Road Duncansville, PA Mt. Nittany Dog Training Club AKC Licensed Agility Trials July 4 & First Received Penn State Ag Progress Grounds 2710 West Pine Grove Road Pa Furnace, PA (Rt 45 Gate K) Show Hours 7:00 AM 6:00 PM INDOOR and OUTDOOR /all breeds/ Saturday: ALL STD, JWW, FAST Sunday: ALL STD, JWW, FAST Inside Ring - Standard and FAST Outside Ring - JWW Plenty of inside seating for exhibitors BUT due to space constraints there will be no inside crating/ex pens allowed. Parking and EZ ups permitted around the outside JWW ring. Limit : 330 total runs Entries Open: May 9, 2009, 8:00 AM FIRST RECEIVED METHOD NO HAND DELIVERIES IN THE FIRST 24 HOURS. Entries Close: June 13, 2009, 5:00 PM at the Trial Secretary s home, after which time entries cannot be accepted, cancelled, or submitted except as provided for in Chapter 14, Section 6 of the Dog Show Rules. SAT, SUN: 8:15 AM Judge s Briefing/Walk thrus - Judging Starts 8:30 AM ENTRY FEES The entry fees are $22 for the first class and $11 second and third entry same dog same day (includes AKC recording fee - $3 per entry) All express mail must be marked NO SIGNATURE REQUIRED. Maximum of ten entries per envelope. Event # Event # American Kennel Club Certification Permission is granted by the American Kennel Club for holding this event under American Kennel Club Rules and Regulations. James P. Crowley, Secretary

2 OFFICERS OF THE MT NITTANY DOG TRAINING CLUB P.O. Box 315, Boalsburg, PA President: Tracey Dooms: 2411 Park Center Blvd., State College, PA (814) Vice Pres.: Kim Blyler: P.O. Box 32, Millmont, PA (570) Secretary: Melanie Eng: Box 94, Pine Grove Mills, PA (814) Treasurer: Kathy Huey: 145 Huey Lane, Spring Mills, PA 16875, (814) TRIAL SECRETARY TRIAL CHAIR Co-Trial Chair Jennifer Eger Mel Eng Karen Keller 948 Bear Wallow Road Box 94 P.O. Box 343 Duncansville, PA Pine Grove Mills, PA Centre Hall, PA (814) (814) Assistant Secretary Howard Etzel VOLUNTEER FORM We need your help to continue the success of our trials. If you can volunteer, please fill out the form below and send it in with your entry forms. Name: Phone: Please list each class you are entered in : BOARD OF DIRECTORS: Craig Bohren, Roberta Horner, Richard Olsen, Karen Keller AGILITY TRIAL COMMITTEE Mel Eng, Karen Keller, Betsy Geertson, Michele Yon, Sandy Roth JUDGE: Christine Miele, 238 Sarah Wells Trail, Campbell Hall, NY CLASS STD JWW LEVEL Ex, Op, Nov DAYS JUMP HEIGHT ENTERED SAT SUN SAT SUN JUDGE: Saturday Sunday Christine Miele STD Exc, Open, Novice JWW Exc, Open, Novice FAST Exc, Open, Novice STD Exc, Open, Novice JWW Exc, Open, Novice FAST Exc, Open, Novice VETERINARIAN (on call) Central PA Veterinary Emergency Treatment Services 1522 Martin Street State College, PA (814) Toll Free (866) Visit our club s website for trial information: FAST SAT SUN Please check which jobs you have experience in and are willing to help with: Job Description Experienced Willing To Learn SCRIBE ASSISTANT SCRIBE TIMER GATE STEWARD RING CREW COURSE BUILDER LEASH RUNNER SCORE SHEET RUNNER SET UP CLEAN UP OTHER (please specify) Thank you to all who have volunteered their time to help our trial run efficiently. Worker questions contact Mel Eng revelryk9s@aol.com

3 Accommodations Hotels: Days Inn Penn State 240 S Pugh St, State College, PA (814) Pet Fee $10.00 Selgate House Bed & Breakfast 176 Armagast Rd., Bellefonte, PA (814) , (877) , No Pet Fee. Super S. Atherton and Branch Rd. (Business Rte. 322), State College, PA (814) $25 pet fee- only smoking rooms. Autoport Motel 1405 S. Atherton St. (Business Rte. 322), State College, PA (814) , Pet fee: $10 : ONE DOG LIMIT Motel N. Atherton (Business Rte. 322), State College, PA (814) , No pet fee. Dog must not be left alone in room. Nittany Budget Motel 2070 Cato Avenue, State College, PA (814) $5 small / med dog pet fee. Must be crated when unattended Ramada Inn Milesburg 971 North Eagle Valley Rd., Milesburg PA (814) No Pet Fee BOOK EARLY AS THERE MAY BE OTHER EVENTS IN AREA DUE TO ACTIVITIES OF PENN STATE UNIVERSITY. No overnight camping on site. All RVs must be moved off site each evening. CAMPING INFORMATION St. Paul Lutheran Church just west of Pine Grove Mills on Rte 45 (5 min. from trial site) has offered its parking lot as an overnight camping area with the following Rules and Regulations for Occupancy: 1. NO CHARGE TO CAMP HERE. 2. If arriving Friday night, campers should arrive no earlier than 7:00 PM if camping at the church. The campers must vacate the church parking lot by 7:30 AM each morning. 3. NO hookups no water/electric or dumping at this facility. Must park towards the back of the parking lot especially if running generators all night. 4. Responsible Dog Ownership Manners must be observed with regard to clean up. 5. All trash must be picked up and brought to the Ag Progress show site grounds for disposal in dumpster behind Special Events Building. (top of the hill on Main St.) 6. Contact Mel Eng: revelryk9s@aol.com (h) (cell) PO Box 94, Pine Grove Mills, PA Reservations DUE by: 7/1/09 VENDORS: Contact Mel Eng (814) revelryk9s@aol.com REFUNDS No entry fees will be refunded if the trial cannot open or be completed by reasons of riots, civil disturbance, fire, act of God, public emergency, act of a public enemy, or any other causes beyond the control of the organizing committee. Entry fees shall not be refunded in the event that a dog is absent, disqualified or excused by a judge, or barred from competition by action of the Trial Committee. REFUNDS FOR BITCHES IN SEASON OR INJURED DOGS OR HANDLERS, Less $7.00 per run, will be given. Request must be submitted to trial secretary one half (½) hour or more prior to judging. A written physician excuse or vet excuse on official letterhead will be the only acceptable method. CLASSES AND DIVISIONS CLASS STANDARD JWW FAST REGULAR Nov A & B, Open, Nov A & B, Open, Nov A & B, Open PREFERRED Nov A & B, Open, Nov A & B, Open, Nov A & B, Open, Please see the AKC Regulations for Agility Trials for current class descriptions. Dogs must be entered only in Regular Classes or Preferred Classes with no crossover between them allowed at the same set of trials. FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT CLASSES, RULES ETC.: GO TO: HEIGHT DIVISIONS Owners / Agents are responsible for entering the proper height divisions. All Height divisions will be offered in both the Standard classes and the Jumpers With Weaves classes. Regular Exhibitors may choose to enter their dog in a higher height division than required by AKC, but not in a height division lower than the AKC mandated height. Preferred The following jump heights specified for Preferred must be used in all Preferred Classes. Regular Preferred Dogs 11 inches and under at the withers 8 inches 4 inches Dogs 14 inches and under at the withers 12 inches 8 inches Dogs 18 inches and under at the withers 16 inches 12 inches Dogs 22 inches and under at the withers 20 inches 16 inches Dogs over 22 inches at the withers 24 inches 20 inches Dogs may be entered at owner discretion 26 inches There will be NO contact familiarization for Novice classes

4 PRIZES We give rosettes for earning a MACH, PAX, or new titles. We give ribbons for placements and qualifying runs. Those placing MUST earn qualifying scores. 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 ( preferred) MUST be given to the Trial Secretary no later than 6PM, the Monday BEFORE the trial. Move-ups will be added to the end of the running order of the class they move up to and every effort will be made to accommodate handlers running multiple dogs in the same class. Day to Day moveups will be accepted. Mail or Move-Ups to: TRIAL SECRETARY: Jennifer Eger, 948 Bear Wallow Road, Duncansville, PA (814) (preferred): agilitysecretary@atlanticbb.net Agility Trial Move-UP Use this form to move up to a higher agility class only CALL NAME: OWNER: PLEASE MOVE-UP TO : STD: Open Excellent A Excellent B Preferred JWW: Open Excellent A Excellent B Preferred FAST: Open Excellent A Excellent B Preferred Jump Height division: DAYS ENTERED: SAT SUN Dogs AKC Registered Name: AKC / ILP Reg. No. Handlers Name (if different from owner): Signature: Date: Signature of owner or agent duly authorized to make this entry) DOGS ELIGIBLE TO ENTER This trial is open to all dogs age 15 months or older that are registered with the AKC, have AKC Limited Registration, Purebred Alternative Listing (PAL/ILP), or are approved Foundation Stock Service (FSS) breeds. For further information on eligibility, refer to Rules and Regulation for Agility Trials and Rules Applying to Dog Shows. RULES AND REGULATIONS Obstacles used by the Mt. Nittany Dog Training Club meet the specifications in the current edition of Regulations for Agility Trials. NOTE TO EXHIBITORS Exhibitors should follow their veterinarians recommendation to assure their dogs are free of internal and external parasites, any communicable diseases, and have appropriate vaccinations. GOOD FOOD AVAILABLE ON SITE SATURDAY AND SUNDAY NOTICE TO DOG OWNERS/EXHIBITORS Exhibitors MUST respect the property of any accommodations listed in this premium or any others used by exhibitors during these trials. Any damage to a Hotel/Motel may result in an Event Committee Hearing. WORKER VOLUNTEERS Thank you to all the people who have sent in volunteer forms to help us run the trials successfully. Without volunteers we would not be able to continue to hold these events. DIRECTIONS TO TRIAL SITE Venue is at Penn State s Ag Progress Days site. We use Gate K off Rte 45. Our blue MNDTC Dog Show sign will be at the entrance. From the South / East: use 322 W to Boalsburg (322 Business Rte/Atherton St) to 45 W. Take 322 W to the Boalsburg exit. Follow 322 Business Rte to the second light. Turn Left onto Rte 45 West. Go straight till you come to a T in the road at the first Stop sign, JCT 26 S / 45 W. Turn Left and follow 45 W straight through the blinking yellow light through the small town of Pine Grove Mills. After this town you will start to see many open fields. These fields will have small blue signs with white lettering that will label the gates in alphabetical order. Gate K is the main entrance to Ag Progress Days. Follow the paved road from this entrance to the Special Events Building (approx. 1/4 mile). From the West: use 322 East to 45 West and follow as above. If using 45 East, Gate K will be on your right. Watch for our blue MNDTC Dog Show sign.

5 OFFICIAL AMERICAN KENNEL CLUB ENTRY FORM FOR AGILITY Mt. Nittany Dog Training Penn State Ag Progress Grounds Day of Week Actual Date STD JWW FAST Saturday July 4, 2098 Sunday July 5, 2009 Entry fees (includes AKC recording fee - $3 per entry): $22 first entry / $11.00 second entry / $11.00 third entry of same dog/day. Make Checks Payable to: MNDTC Mail to Trial Sec.: Jennifer Eger, 948 Bear Wallow Road, Duncansville, PA Express Mail must waive signatures. $36 fee for returned checks. BREED VARIETY(1) SEX HT AT WITHERS Regular Standard Class (Circle One) Regular Jumpers w/weaves (Circle One) Regular Jump Ht (Circle One) Preferred Standard Class (Circle One) Preferred Jumpers w/weaves (Circle One) Preferred Jump Ht (Circle One) FAST CLASS: (effective. 01/01/07) (circle one) JUMP HEIGHT (circle one) REGULAR: NOV-A NOV-B OPEN EXC-A EXC-B PREFERRED: NOV-P OPEN-P EXC-AP EXC-BP NON-REGULAR AGILITY CLASSES: IF OFFERED INTERNATIONAL SWEEPSTAKES CLASS STD JWW AKC Registered Name (Include AKC title only AKC REG NO. AKC LITTER NO.. ILP NO. FOREIGN REG NO. & COUNTRY Breeder Sire Dam Enter Number Here ISC Jump Ht (Circle One if class is offered) CALL NAME DATE OF BIRTH AKC Junior Handler # PLACE OF BIRTH USA CANADA FOREIGN Single copies of the latest edition of the Rules Applying to Dog Shows/Registration and Discipline, Agility Regulations and Obedience Regulations may be obtained WITHOUT CHARGE from any Superintendent at shows they are superintending or from THE AMERICAN KENNEL CLUB, 5580 CENTERVIEW DRIVE, SUITE 200, RALEIGH, NC AKC Rules, Regulations, Policies and Guidelines are available on the American Kennel Club Web site, AGREEMENT I (we) agree that the club holding this event has the right to refuse this entry for cause which the club shall deem sufficient. 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 persons. I (WE) AGREE THAT ANY CAUSE OF ACTION, CONTROVERSY OR CLAIM ARISING 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 ITS PREMIUM LIST) AND MYSELF (OURSELVES) OR AS TO THE CONSTRUCTION, INTERPRETATION AND EFFECT OF THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE SETTLED BY ARBITRATION PURSUANT 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 may opt to enter in a higher height division for all Regular titling classes, but not in a division lower than their proper height division. 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. ACTUAL OWNERS OWNERS ADDRESS CITY, STATE & ZIP + 4 HANDLER FEE ENCLOSED 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, and Agility Field Representative, or a Volunteer Measuring Official, prior to running. The Judge's 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. JUNIOR HANDLER If this entry is for Junior Showmanship, please give the following: AKC JUNIOR HANDLER NUMBER JR S DATE OF BIRTH / / 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 above. 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 agility trial, and by any additional rules and regulations appearing in the premium list for this agility trial, and further agree to be bound by the Agreement printed on the reverse side of this entry form. I/we certify and represent that the dog entered is not a hazard to persons or other dogs. This entry is submitted for acceptance on the foregoing representation and agreement. SIGNATURE of owner or his agent, Parent or Guardian Signature if duly authorized to make this entry Owner is Under 18 TELEPHONE NUMBER (Include Area Code) The above number MUST be included. Should you not have your Junior Handler number, this may be obtained from the American Kennel Club. Phone: (919) By signing the entry form I (we) certify that the Junior Showman does not now, and will not at any time, act as an agent/handler for pay while continuing to compete in Junior Showmanship. Name of Jr Handler ADDRESS CITY STATE ZIP If Jr. Handler is not the owner of the dog Identified on the face of this form, what is the Relationship of the Jr. Handler to the Owner? THIS FORM IS VALID FOR ALL AGILITY TRIALS HELD ON OR AFTER JANUARY 1, AEAGL2 01/01/07 (03/06)

6 OFFICIAL AMERICAN KENNEL CLUB ENTRY FORM FOR AGILITY Mt. Nittany Dog Training Penn State Ag Progress Grounds Day of Week Actual Date STD JWW FAST Saturday July 4, 2098 Sunday July 5, 2009 Entry fees (includes AKC recording fee - $3 per entry): $22 first entry / $11.00 second entry / $11.00 third entry of same dog/day. Make Checks Payable to: MNDTC Mail to Trial Sec.: Jennifer Eger, 948 Bear Wallow Road, Duncansville, PA Express Mail must waive signatures. $36 fee for returned checks. BREED VARIETY(1) SEX HT AT WITHERS Regular Standard Class (Circle One) Regular Jumpers w/weaves (Circle One) Regular Jump Ht (Circle One) Preferred Standard Class (Circle One) Preferred Jumpers w/weaves (Circle One) Preferred Jump Ht (Circle One) FAST CLASS: (effective. 01/01/07) (circle one) JUMP HEIGHT (circle one) REGULAR: NOV-A NOV-B OPEN EXC-A EXC-B PREFERRED: NOV-P OPEN-P EXC-AP EXC-BP NON-REGULAR AGILITY CLASSES: IF OFFERED INTERNATIONAL SWEEPSTAKES CLASS STD JWW AKC Registered Name (Include AKC title only AKC REG NO. AKC LITTER NO.. ILP NO. FOREIGN REG NO. & COUNTRY Breeder Sire Dam ACTUAL OWNERS OWNERS ADDRESS Enter Number Here ISC Jump Ht (Circle One if class is offered) CALL NAME DATE OF BIRTH AKC Junior Handler # PLACE OF BIRTH USA CANADA FOREIGN Single copies of the latest edition of the Rules Applying to Dog Shows/Registration and Discipline, Agility Regulations and Obedience Regulations may be obtained WITHOUT CHARGE from any Superintendent at shows they are superintending or from THE AMERICAN KENNEL CLUB, 5580 CENTERVIEW DRIVE, SUITE 200, RALEIGH, NC AKC Rules, Regulations, Policies and Guidelines are available on the American Kennel Club Web site, AGREEMENT I (we) agree that the club holding this event has the right to refuse this entry for cause which the club shall deem sufficient. 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 persons. I (WE) AGREE THAT ANY CAUSE OF ACTION, CONTROVERSY OR CLAIM ARISING 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 ITS PREMIUM LIST) AND MYSELF (OURSELVES) OR AS TO THE CONSTRUCTION, INTERPRETATION AND EFFECT OF THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE SETTLED BY ARBITRATION PURSUANT 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 may opt to enter in a higher height division for all Regular titling classes, but not in a division lower than their proper height division. 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, and Agility Field Representative, or a Volunteer Measuring Official, prior to running. The Judge's 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. CITY, STATE & ZIP + 4 HANDLER FEE ENCLOSED JUNIOR HANDLER If this entry is for Junior Showmanship, please give the following: AKC JUNIOR HANDLER NUMBER JR S DATE OF BIRTH / / 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 above. 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 agility trial, and by any additional rules and regulations appearing in the premium list for this agility trial, and further agree to be bound by the Agreement printed on the reverse side of this entry form. I/we certify and represent that the dog entered is not a hazard to persons or other dogs. This entry is submitted for acceptance on the foregoing representation and agreement. SIGNATURE of owner or his agent, Parent or Guardian Signature if duly authorized to make this entry Owner is Under 18 TELEPHONE NUMBER (Include Area Code) The above number MUST be included. Should you not have your Junior Handler number, this may be obtained from the American Kennel Club. Phone: (919) By signing the entry form I (we) certify that the Junior Showman does not now, and will not at any time, act as an agent/handler for pay while continuing to compete in Junior Showmanship. Name of Jr Handler ADDRESS CITY STATE ZIP If Jr. Handler is not the owner of the dog Identified on the face of this form, what is the Relationship of the Jr. Handler to the Owner? This form is valid for all agility trials held on or after January 1, AEAGL2 01/01/07 (03/06)