C.A.T. Premium List open to all AKC Registered and Mixed Breeds

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1 Premium List Pre-entries close 6 p.m. Thursday January 19, 2012 at the home of the Field Trial Secretary. Mail Entries To: Diana Vreeken; 4451 Adams Swamp Road, Suffolk, VA PRE-ENTRIES ONLY Closes 6 p.m. Thursday January 19, 2012 ENTRY FEES Including a $3.50 AKC Event Service Fee. Separate fee for each dog First dog...$18.00 Second dog (same owner).. $ No Day of Trial Entries Sight Hound Organization of Tidewater American Kennel Club (AKC) Licensed All Breed AKC Licensed Coursing Ability Test CHICKAHOMINY RIVERFRONT PARK 1350 JOHN TYLER HWY., WILLIAMSBURG, VA Sunday, January 22, 2012 (AKC CAT Event # CA1) C.A.T. Premium List open to all AKC Registered and Mixed Breeds Test is limited to 75 Entries Make checks payable to SHOT For all dogs at least 12 months of age and individually registered/listed with the AKC registration as purebreds, Foundation Stock Service (FSS) dogs, Purebred Alternative Listing (PAL) dogs and AKC Canine Partners Sighthound Organization of Tidewater (S.H.O.T.) Diana Vreeken, Test Secretary 4451 Adams Swamp Road Suffolk, VA Cell: TEST HOURS: 10:00 A.M. until dusk ROLL CALL: 9:00 A.M. for all breeds Permission has been granted by the American Kennel Club for the holding of this event under The American Kennel Club Rules and Regulations Earlier roll call for Field Trial Committee, club members, lure operator, and judge. You will be expected to have complete info on your dog -Incomplete entries WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED! ENTRIES WILL NOT BE ACKNOWLEDGED BY MAIL OR Download

2 SightHound Organization of Tidewater..Officers 2012 Evelyn Jones..President Celeste Eisele..Treasurer Ken Stebritz..Vice-Pres. Diana Vreeken..Secretary Board of Directors Janet Queisser, Lori Stebritz, Gary Roush, George Evans FIELD COMMITTEE Field Trial Chairman ~ Evelyn Jones; 4921 Fennell Lane; Suffolk, VA H: (757) , greathound1@verizon.com Field Trial Secretary -Diana Vreeken; 4451 Adams Swamp Road; Suffolk, VA C: (757) , --dtchcdn@aol.com Hunt Masters ~ George Evans, Janet Queisser Paddock Masters ~ Celeste Eisele, Evelyn Jones Lure Operators ~ Peter Schrieber, George Evans JUDGES, RUNNING ORDER, AND ASSIGNMENTS: SUNDAY TEST JUDGE: Gary Roush: PO Box 400; Lightfoot VA Note: Running order will be announced the day of the test. RIBBONS & ROSETTES S.H.O.T. will award an orange flat ribbon to each dog that receives one qualification leg toward a Coursing Ability Title and an orange rosette to each dog that receives a Coursing Ability Title Practice is $2.00 per dog. S.H.O.T. will be providing a Continental breakfast ASFA CERTIFICATION WILL BE CONDUCTED AFTER THE AKC TESTING ON SUNDAY PRACTICE WILL BE HELD AFTER THE ASFA CERTIFICATION (WEATHER, TIME AND EQUIPMENT PERMITTING) Practice fee: $2.00 per dog per run Field and Equipment Information: A battery-powered, continuous loop machine will be used. The lure will consist of white plastic bags. The field is mowed grass and basically level. The entire course of 600 yds. will be run for the big dog class and one loop (300 yds) of the course will be run for the small dog and flat faced dog class. Please refer to Eligibility and Rules for details on class eligibility.

3 NICE THINGS TO KNOW Directions to our Lure Field Trial From the North/West: I-64 east to exit 234, Rte 199 east towards Lightfoot. Exit Rte. 199 at Monticello Ave. and bear right onto Rte. 321/Rte west. Proceed straight for approximately 7 miles. Monticello Ave or Rte will turn into John Tyler Hwy or Rte. 5. The park will be the last driveway on the right hand side of Rte. 5 before the Chickahominy River Bridge. From the East: I-64 west to exit 242 towards Jamestown, Rte. 199 west. At Monticello Ave exit bear left and continue with From the North/West directions. From the South: Take Rte. 31 north to the Jamestown Ferry. After crossing the river continue on Rte. 31 to Rte. 614 (first left after the Jamestown Beach Campsites). Stay on Rte. 614 to Rte. 5, make a left onto Rte. 5 and proceed to the Chickahominy Riverfront Park on right. From the West: Take Rte. 5 east from I-295. Take a left after crossing the Chickahominy River Bridge into the park. Pet-Friendly Lodging There are numerous motels in the Williamsburg area. The following are a few that welcome pets, but many more can be found by checking online: Cascade (near the Visitor Center) La Quinta Williamsburg, Rte. 60, (757) Motel 6, Rte. 60, (757) ( Mention SHOT and receive a discount) Camping is permitted at the field. Hookups are available. For more info re: Chickahominy Riverfront Park call (757) Please reference SHOT in all communications. IMPORTANT INFORMATION For Emergency Phone Contact: (757) A veterinarian will be on call: Animal Emergency Center Victory Blvd., Yorktown, VA Directions to AEC will be posted at the trial site or available from the Field Trial Secretary. James City County Parks and Recreation, as well as the Sight Hound Organization of Tidewater and membership, are not responsible for loss or injury to you, your family, or your animals. SHOT will allow substitutions for lame hounds or hounds in season. Bitches known to be in season should not be brought onto the trial grounds as they represent an attractive nuisance to the dogs of other competitors. Please bring your own shade. Running water, electricity, and full restrooms are available. In the event of severe weather SHOT will follow it s Severe Weather Policy and Procedure which can be seen at To learn more about AKC s Lure Coursing program or the Sighthound breeds competing in it, please visit ALL DOGS RUN AT OWNERS SOLE RISK NOTICE TO ALL EXHIBITORS All entries must be one year of age or older on the day of the test. Each dog requires an individual entry form for each event in which it is entered. Entries will not be accepted without fees, signatures or the Agreement found on the Official AKC Entry Form. Bitches in season and lame dogs will be refused entry and, if presented at inspection, will be refunded entry fees. Mixed breeds must be spayed or neutered to be eligible to run. AKC registered dogs with breed disqualifications may be entered. Coursing is an athletic activity that can tax a dog s physical strength. Dogs that are overweight and/or out of condition may be at greater risk for injury and exhaustion. The Inspection Committee has the authority to disallow a dog s entry into a test, and in such instances, applicable entry fees will be refunded. Battery powered, continuous loop lure machines will be used. The lure will consist of white plastic strips. Backup equipment will be available. Exhibitors should follow their veterinarian s recommendation to assure their dogs are free of parasites, any communicable diseases and have appropriate vaccinations. The Huntmaster is responsible for field safety and therefore he/she is in complete charge of all dogs and handlers on the field. In service to this responsibility, he/she has the authority to stop the lure in any potentially dangerous situation and signal the handler to retrieve a testing dog. Any decisions made by the event s officiating judge(s) regarding the performance of an entered dog shall be final. Full discretionary power is given to the judge(s) to withhold any and all qualifications for lack of merit. The Judge(s) is responsible for ensuring compliance with the AKC Regulations on the field. No entry fees will be refunded if the event cannot be started or completed by reason of riots, civil disturbances, fire, extreme and/or dangerous weather conditions, an act of God, public emergency, act of a public enemy, strikes or any other cause beyond the control of the Club or its members and representatives. Persons exhibiting conduct detrimental to AKC/PKCLC/any dog(s)/other person(s) will be asked to leave the trial site. The event-hosting club, its agents, members, representatives, volunteers, James City County etc, assume no liability or responsibility for any loss, damage or injury sustained by exhibitors, handlers, or to any of their dogs or property and further assumes no responsibility for injury to children or spectators before, during, or after this event

4 There will be permanent restroom facilities located near the field. Bring your own water and shade. No littering. Pick up after your dogs. There will be a $5.00 fine for NOT cleaning up after your hounds. There will be a $5.00 fine for any dogs off lead on the trial grounds ~ including after the trial. All rights to televise, videotape, advertise, photograph, promote or otherwise exploit this event are vested in the club, or in persons to whom assignments of such rights have been made in writing by the club. All persons and animals attending these shows grant the club the right to use their likeness and voice in any matter without further consent. A penalty of $5.00 will be assessed for any and each loose dog(s) not competing in the course in progress. A return check fee of $15.00 will be assessed for any check(s) returned for insufficient funds. FOR FIRST TIME COURSERS AND HANDLERS WHAT ARE PRE-ENTRIES? ~ Entries made before the closing date. However even if your entry is mailed in time yet due to the failure of the postal service, it is not received in time for the Test Secretary to have it at the Event, then you will have to fill out day of entry forms on the day of the trial. Always have your dog's registration materials with you when you go to a test. SLIP LEADS ~ There is a type of collar for coursing called a slip lead, which is worn only to control the dog prior to "release". The collar drops away as the dog is released to chase the lure and they run without anything around their necks that could be dangerous. ***NO CHOKE COLLARS OF ANY KIND WILL BE WORN WHILE TESTING*** *ENTRIES MAY WARE A FLAT COLLAR WITH NO TAGS* INSPECTION~ dogs will be inspected by a designated Inspection Committee consisting of at least two persons who are members of the Field Committee and who shall inspect each entered dog for lameness, fitness to compete and female estrus (in season). Inspection shall take place prior to any form of wrapping being applied to the dog. In the opinion of the Inspection Committee, any entry found to be lame, unfit to compete or in season shall not be allowed to enter and the applicable entry fees shall be refunded. ROLL CALL ~ is the time, prior to the commencement of coursing, by which you are supposed to have your dog ready for inspection by the Inspection Committee. At roll call the dog is examined for lameness, and breed disqualifications (where applicable). Bitches are examined to see if they show any evidence of being in season. After roll call the list of passed hounds is taken to the Field Test Secretary so that the run order can be prepared. EXPERIENCED HANDLERS Dogs can go directly to the Inspection Committee and a Run Order List will be posted. WHAT MUST MY DOG DO TO PASS THE C.A.T.? The Coursing Ability Test (C.A.T.) is a pass/fail test wherein all entrants always run singly. This is to say they run once, and they run alone. Because safety is of the utmost importance, the C.A.T. takes into consideration the individual dog pursuing qualification and therefore has two different course lengths to accommodate the type and size of the entrant. In either case, dogs will chase a lure made of plastic strips. DOGS LESS THAN 12 TALL & FLAT FACED DOGS. Any entrant that is less than 12 tall at the withers and/or brachycephalic will run a clearly marked 300-yard course that is basically rectangular in shape with turns no more acute than 90 degrees. For a 300-yard course, a dog must complete the test in less than 1 ½ minutes. DOGS MORE THAN 12 TALL. Any entrant that is taller than 12 at the withers and not brachycephalic (flat faced) shall run a clearly marked 600-yard course (or as close to 600 yards as possible) that is basically rectangular in shape with turns no more acute than 90 degrees. For a 600-yard course, a dog must complete the test in less than 2 minutes. In order to pass, the dog must complete the course with enthusiasm and without interruption within the maximum amount of time for the course length. The judge keeps the official time and decides the merits of the dog s performance. If there is a question which course a dog should run, the judge will decide. CAN MY DOG EARN AN AKC TITLE FOR COURSING ABILITY? Three titles will be awarded for dogs that pass the Coursing Ability Test the required number of times. These are suffix titles that will appear on a dog s pedigree with a higher-level title superseding a lower level title. Coursing Ability (CA) Awarded to a dog that passes the Coursing Ability Test three times under at least two different judges. Coursing Ability Advanced (CAA) - Dog passes the Coursing Ability Test ten times. Coursing Ability Excellent (CAX) Dog passes the Coursing Ability Test 25 times. Coursing Ability Excellent 2 (CAX2) Dog passes the Coursing Ability Test 50 times. A higher numbered title will be awarded for every additional 25 passes. RUN ORDER LIST ~ this is a posted list of the running order for the dogs participating in the event. ~ Always check the record sheet after the Roll Call to confirm your dog s Run Order.

5 CHAPTER XV COURSING ABILITY TEST REGULATIONS January 2010 Section 1. Purpose. The purpose of the AKC Coursing Ability Test is to provide all dogs and their owners an enjoyable, healthy activity in which they can participate. Dogs run singularly and are required to complete their course with enthusiasm and without interruption within a maximum amount of time. This is a pass fail event. Based on the sport of lure coursing, Coursing Ability Tests will serve as an introduction to the sport for all eligible dog owners. Section 2. All applicable administrative regulations governing Lure Coursing Tests shall apply to Coursing Ability Tests unless specifically addressed in this chapter. Section 3. Eligibility to Enter. Coursing Ability Tests are open to all dogs at least 12 months of age that are individually registered with the AKC, recorded in the Foundation Stock Service (FSS) program, individually registered with a foreign or domestic registry organization whose pedigrees are acceptable for AKC registration, dogs granted a Purebred Alternative Listing (PAL) number, dogs with AKC Limited or Conditional Registration, or dogs enrolled in the AKC Canine Partners program. Dogs with breed disqualifications are eligible to enter. Females in season may not enter. A dog may enter only once per event. (An event is defined by an event number.) Section 4. Clubs Eligible to Hold Coursing Ability Tests. Any club licensed to hold AKC Lure Coursing events is automatically licensed to hold a Coursing Ability Test. At some point in the future after an initial start-up period, any club licensed to hold companion events may apply to become licensed to hold Coursing Ability Tests. The start-up period will be decided by the Performance Events Department. Section 5. Inspection Committee. An inspection committee consisting of at least two persons who are members of the field committee shall inspect each entry for lameness, fitness to compete and females in season. Inspection shall take place prior to any form of wrapping being applied to the dog. In the opinion of the inspection committee, any entry found to be lame, unfit to compete or a female in season shall not be allowed to enter and entry fees shall be refunded. Section 6. Making Event Application. Licensed clubs may make application to the American Kennel Club to hold an event on a designated form downloadable from the AKC website at Paper or applications will be accepted. No on-line event application process will be available. Approval and close out correspondence would all be done via . Events may be either stand-alone tests or may be held at the conclusion of a club s Lure Coursing event. In either case the Coursing Ability Test must be applied for as a separate event. If a club is concerned that entries may be more than can be accommodated, the club may state a numeric limit in the premium. The application fee shown on the form must accompany the application. A club may hold up to eight Coursing Ability Tests per calendar year. A club may hold no more than two Coursing Ability Tests on the same day. If a Coursing Ability Test is held at the conclusion of a Lure Coursing event, the club may use the same premium however both event numbers must appear on the entry form. Section 7. Eligibility to Judge. All AKC approved Lure Coursing event judges are approved to judge a Coursing Ability Test. Section 8. Course Design. The course shall be basically rectangular in shape with turns no more acute than 90 degrees. The total length of the course shall be no less than 600 yards and should be as close to 600 yards as is possible. The lure will consist of plastic strips. Depending of the size and type of dog, the dog will run either the full course or a 300-yard course. The 300- yard distance shall be clearly marked. Safety is of utmost importance. Many of the dogs running the Coursing Ability Test will not posses the agility of a sight hound and this must be a consideration in the design of a course. Section 9. Distance and Maximum Time. Dogs run singularly. 300-Yard Course. This distance is for dogs shorter than 12 inches at the withers and / or brachycephalic ( flat-faced ) dogs. A dog must complete this course in less than 1 ó minutes. 600-Yard Course. This distance is used for all dogs that do not run the 300-yard course. A dog must complete this course in less than 2 minutes. If there is a question which course a dog should run, the judge will decide. Section 10. Passing Performance. The Coursing Ability Test is a pass fail event. In order to pass, the dog must complete the course with enthusiasm and without interruption within the maximum amount of time for the course length. The judge keeps the official time and decides the merits of the dog s performance. Section 11. Ribbons or Rosettes. A club holding Coursing Ability Test shall offer a ribbon or rosette to each dog that receives a qualification toward a Coursing Ability title. Each ribbon or rosette shall be at least two inches wide and eight inches long and shall bear on its face a facsimile of the seal of The American Kennel Club, the words Coursing Ability Test Qualifying, and the name of the test-giving club. Ribbons or rosettes shall be orange in color. Section 12. Titles. Three titles will be awarded for dogs that pass the Coursing Ability Test the required number of times. These are suffix titles that will appear on a dog s pedigree with a higher level title superseding a lower level title. Coursing Ability (CA) Awarded to a dog that passes the Coursing Ability Test three times under at least two different judges. Coursing Ability Advanced (CAA) - Dog passes the Coursing Ability Test ten times. Coursing Ability Excellent (CAX) Dog passes the Coursing Ability Test 25 times. Coursing Ability Excellent 2 (CAX2) Dog passes the Coursing Ability Test 50 times. A higher numbered title will be awarded for every additional twenty five passes. Section 13. Submission of Results. All necessary forms for recording results will be downloadable from the AKC website. Event forms/booklets that are not easily downloadable can be requested by to the PE Department (Coursing@akc.org). In many cases clubs will have these forms/booklets as a result of holding lure coursing events. The applicable recording fee shown on the Event Secretaries Report must be submitted at the time results are mailed to the Performance Events Department. RESPONSIBLE DOG OWNERS Weather in January is very unpredictable expect anything from very cold to snow bring rain gear, layers of clothing, hat, gloves, sunglasses. Also remember to bring stakes for your shade cloths and canopies! Remember to bring a coat or sweater for your short hair dog IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO PROVIDE WATER AND SHELTER FOR YOUR DOGS (AND YOURSELF)

6 CLUB SHOT Location: CHICKAHOMINY RIVERFRONT PARK WILLIAMSBURG, VA Size/Type Dog: OFFICIAL AMERICAN KENNEL CLUB LURE COURSING ENTRY FORM Date: SUNDAY Event CA1 JAN 22, 2012 Event Type Coursing Ability Test C.A.T. Under 12 Over 12 Flat-Faced Call Name: Breed I enclose entry fees $ in the amount of: Breeder Sex Date of Birth AKC No. AKC Canine Partner PAL/ILP No. Foreign # (List Country) Full Name of Dog Sire Dam Actual Owner(s) Owner s Address City, State, Zip Name of Owner s Agent/Handler (if any) at Trial AKC Rules, Regulations, Policies and Guidelines are available on the American Kennel Club website: 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 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 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. 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 THIS 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 Signature of owner or his agent duly authorized to make this entry: TIPS FOR HANDLERS 1. Chickahominy Riverfront Park (CRP) is not securely fenced. It is strongly recommended that prior to running your dog, you have good recall control over your dog, as the dogs will be off leash. 2. Handlers should wear comfortable, sturdy shoes (no sandals or flip flops, please!) and be physically able to hold and release their dogs, as well as catch them. 3. Handlers may carry toys or treats on their persons to assist with retrieving their dog at the completion of their run. 4. Dogs will be brought to the start line on leash and released only upon a verbal signal ( Tally-Ho! ) from the Huntmaster. Dogs may be released by hand, folded leash or using a traditional lure coursing slip lead, 5. The Huntmaster will instruct the handler to Retrieve your dog upon completion of the run. The handler is expected to promptly secure the dog and leave the field with the dog on leash. 6. Handlers are advised to warm up their dogs prior to their run and walk them for about 10 minutes afterwards. 7. Lure coursing is a physically demanding sport so please make sure your dog is in good shape. If you are not sure, make an appointment with a veterinarian to get an opinion. 8. Any person, upon reasonable complaint, may be asked to leave the grounds of the test by the Field Committee and may be disciplined by the AKC. Children must be under control of their parents or guardian(s) at all times Neither Sighthound Organization of Tidewater (S.H.O.T), nor its members, will be responsible for any accidents at this trial. Telephone:

7 E Enrollment Application Who should enroll in Canine Partners? Dogs who wish to compete in the Coursing Ability Test must be either an AKC-registered dog or a part of the AKC Canine Partners program. Canine Partners is for mixed breeds or dogs that are otherwise ineligible for AKC registration. Owners who enroll their dogs using the Coursing Ability Enrollment Form will receive the following Canine Partners benefits for their $19.00 enrollment fee: Eligibility to participate in Agility, AKC Rally and Obedience Events One year subscription to AKC Family Dog magazine Complimentary 60-day Trial AKC Pet Healthcare Plan * AKC Canine Partners SM Program Official Certificate AKC Canine Partners decal Activation required. Administered by PetPartners, Inc. Underwritten by Markel Insurance Company, 4600 Cox Road, Glen Allen, VA 23060, rated A "Excellent" by A.M. Best Company. Contact Pet Partners, Inc. for terms and conditions. Eligibility restrictions apply. Available to US residents. Not available in New York. Must be activated within 28 days of AKC Certificate Issued date. Visit or call toll free at Owner Name: Address: City State Zip Phone Dog Name: Dog Date of Birth (Month/Day/Year): Breed 1: Color: Black Orange Gray Blue Red White Brown Tan Tri Color Yellow Alternate Phone Dogs must be Spayed or Neutered Three ways to pay! Sex: Male Female Date Dog Joined Your Family: Breed 2 (if applicable): Markings: Brindle Merle Speckled Spotted Parti-color Solid Submit this completed enrollment form, along with your $19.00 payment, to your Event Organizer. Payment for Canine Partners enrollment must be separate from event fees for competition. Credit Card (be sure to complete the Credit Card authorization below) Cash Check (make checks payable to American Kennel Club) Visa MasterCard American Express Discover Account Number (no dashes) Security Code Signature: Printed Name of Cardholder:

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