Southern Oregon Agility Ring

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1 Debi Bradley,Trial Secretary 685 E Rolling Hills Drive Eagle Point, OR ATTENTION POSTMASTER: DATED MATERIAL PLEASE RUSH Southern Oregon Agility Ring TDAA Agility Trial (for dogs 17 and under) June 4-5, 2005 Eden Farm, 4723 Hwy 66, Ashland, OR JUDGES: ( outside on grass-one ring) Joan Wieckowski, Grants Pass, OR Michelle Reehl, Grants Pass, OR 2 Standard runs and 3 games each day PRE-ENTRIES MUST BE RECEIVED BY Friday, May 27, 2005 at 6 pm Deadline for move-ups: Wednesday, June 1, 2005 Day of Show Entries and TDAA Registration Allowed

2 CERTIFICATION Permission has been granted by the Teacup Dogs Agility Association for the holding of this event under Teacup Dogs Agility Association Rules and Regulations. Teacup Dogs Agility Association Rules can be obtained online at JUDGES: Joan Wieckowski, Grants Pass, OR Michelle Reehl, Grants Pass, OR TRIAL CHAIRPERSON TRIAL SECRETARY Claudia Stockwell Debi Bradley 2895 Hwy E Rolling Hills Drive Ashland, OR Eagle Point, OR (541) (541) Farmhouse@ashlandhome.net Luvmysbt@charter.net ENTRIES & CLOSING DATE: All pre-entries must be RECEIVED by the trial closing date: 6:00 PM, Friday, May 27, Entries received after the closing date, are considered to be Day of Show Entries and are subject to an extra charge of $2/dog/trial day. For entries received by the closing date, the class level of their entry may be changed until the secondary closing date: 6:00 pm, Wednesday, June 1, 2005 by phone (541) or (Luvmysbt@charter.net). To be accepted, entries must be complete, signed (by parent or legal guardian if handler is a minor), received by the closing date, and accompanied by the correct fees made payable to Claudia Stockwell. You must file a separate entry form for each dog entered (i.e., only one dog per form). Day of show entries will be accepted until 8 am on each day. TDAA registrations will be accepted anytime during the trial. TENTATIVE SCHEDULE / RUNNING ORDER (subject to change) Saturday, June 4 Joan Wieckowski Sunday, June 5 Michelle Reehl (tall to small) (small to tall) Boston Bowling: Games III, II, I Standard Run 1: Superior, Intermediate, Beginner Las Vegas: Games III, II, I Standard Run 2: Superior, Intermediate, Beginner Helter Skelter: Games III, II, I Time and Score: Games III, II, I Standard Run 1: Superior, Intermediate, Beginner Wild West Pinball: Games III, II, I Standard Run 2: Superior, Intermediate, Beginner Baseball: Games III, II, I AWARDS: Ribbons will be awarded for 1st through 4th in each jump height in each class. TDAA qualifying ribbons will be awarded to all dogs receiving a qualifying score. Dogs may receive placement awards without qualifying. CHECK-IN: Saturday and Sunday 7:00am to 8:00am, Judge s briefing to follow. Judging begins at 9:00

3 CLASS INFORMATION Standard Class Beginner Agility All dogs shall be eligible for participation in this class. There shall be no grandfathering of titles from other organizations. Intermediate Agility Only dogs who have earned the Teacup Beginner Agile Dog (TBAD) shall be eligible for participation in this class. Superior Agility Only dogs who have earned the Teacup Intermediate Agile Dog (TIAD) shall be eligible for participation in this class. (Dogs who have earned the Teacup Superior Agile Dog (TSAD) are also eligible for this class.) Games Classes Games I All dogs shall be eligible for participation in this class. There shall be no grandfathering of titles from other organizations. Games II Only dogs who have earned the Games I (TG1) shall be eligible for participation in this class. Games III Only dogs who have earned the Games II (TG2) or Games III (TG3) shall be eligible for participation in this class. Games to be played at this Trial Boston Bowling: Boston Bowling consists of two mini courses set side by side each having an entrance into a U shaped tunnel. The objective is to send your dog into the correct entrance of the tunnel on both courses, without crossing the penalty line, without faults and earning the highest points in the shortest amount of time. Points are earned for each obstacle performed and accumulated until a fault occurs at which time a whistle will be blown. Dog runs to the table to stop time. Boston Bowling is scored points then time. Las Vegas: The Las Vegas course is designed in a straightaway sequences that double backs on themselves. The object of the game is to accumulate as many points in 60 seconds running sequences of varying point value. Dog must complete the sequence without faults. Las Vegas is scored points then time. Sequences are awarded 5, 10, or 15 points depending on the complexity of the course. Helter Skelter: Helter Skelter is a jumpers course designed in a spiral starting from the center outward and is very fast. Time starts when the dog leaves the table and ends when the dogs crosses the finish line. Helter Skelter is scored faults then time. Time is the tiebreaker. Time and Score: This is a sequencing game run on a standard agility course. The dog is required to perform each obstacle in sequence, acquiring points for each obstacle completed within a fixed course time. The dog may start the course over again if there is time remaining on the clock. At the end of the course time, a whistle is blown and team must race to finish line to stop the clock. Time and Score is scored points then time. Team with most points wins, time is tie breaker. Any fault results the end of point accumulation, the judge will call FAULT! and the team races to the finish line to stop clock. Wild West Pinball: This is a fun game that tests the dog and handlers teamwork. The purpose is to accumulate as many points as you can before the whistle blows. All dogs start at the Gold Bone Tunnel. Gold Nuggets are worth 50 points and can be taken only twice and not back to back. The Cowdog Cliffhanger (teeter) is worth 100 points and can be taken only twice and not back to back. It is only approachable by passing through Dead Dog Round Up. At the whistle, point accumlation stops and team must cross finish line to stop clock. Wild West Pinball is scored points minus faults, then time. Time is tiebreaker. Baseball: Baseball is a distance game in which the dog performs the obstacles at the handler s direction and in the order designated by the judge. The course is diamond-shaped and flows around the pitcher s mound. Bonuses are awarded for each base the dog gets while the handler stays on the pitchers mound. A home run (25 bonus seconds) may be scored if the handler leaves the dog at the stay at the start line, stands on the pitchers mound and remains on the pitchers mound throughout the dog s performance. Baseball is scored time plus faults minus bonus. The team with the lowest score wins! Further games information will be available at the show. All games are taken from: The Clean Run Book of Agility Games, 2 nd Edition by Bud Houston. Copies of this book may be ordered from the Clean Run web site ( or from Dogwoodagility at

4 ENTRY ELIGIBILITY This trial is open to all TDAA-registered dogs over the age of 12 months, except bitches in season, aggressive dogs, or dogs suffering from any deformity, injury, or illness which may affect a dog s physical or mental performance. Height Divisions Owners are responsible for entering the proper height division. Judges reserve the right to measure dogs entered in any trial. At the handler s option, dogs may be entered in a higher height division, but not in a division lower than their proper height division. Dogs that run in a height division lower than their proper division will be eliminated. 4 jump height: for dogs measuring 6.5 or less at the withers; or dogs with a jump height exemption measuring 10.5 or less 8 jump height: for dogs measuring 10.5 or less at the withers; or dogs with a jump height exemption measuring 14.5 or less 12 jump height: for dogs measuring 14.5 or less at the withers; or dogs with a jump height exemption measuring 17 or less 16 jump height: for dogs measuring 17 or less at the withers. Special provisions are made for dogs that are longbacked, have a weight-to-height exemption, or who have dwarfish legs (see rules for complete description of height exemptions; A jump height exemption (next lower height) will also be granted to veteran dogs (dogs of at least 7 years of age). How the Fast Track Move-Up Program Works Titles may be grandfathered from other organizations on a Fast Track basis. A dog with a higher title from another organization may move up on the same day to the next level of TDAA competition with a qualifying score. It is possible to move up from Beginners to Superior on the same day, if the dog qualifies first in Beginners, and then qualifies again in Intermediate. A qualifying score in the lower class is required to move up to the next higher class. You must submit a copy of title certificates for each dog. Fast tracked dogs are not eligible for placement or title ribbons, but are eligible to receive Q ribbons. Submit $8.00 for each dog s move-up request. Payment of the $8.00 is no guarantee that your dog will qualify at the lower level (though he will have multiple chances at each), and is non-refundable. If you paid the fast track fee at a previous trial, you may fast track at this trial without any additional payment. Entry Fees Each Standard Class or Game entered per day: $9.00 Package (4 Standard & 6 Games) : $ Fast Track Move-Up: $ 8.00 Mail entries with fees to: Debi Bradley, Trial Secretary 685 E Rolling Hills Drive Eagle Point, OR Move Up Request (Move ups are accepted Round to Round and Day to Day) Move up to: Intermediate Superior Move up to: Games II Games III Title Earned Date Trial Location

5 NOTICE TO EXHIBITORS The safety of the dogs 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. Entry fees will not be refunded in the event that a dog is absent, disqualified, excused, or barred from competition by action of the trial committee. Exhibitors are responsible for complete, accurate and legible information on entry forms; illegible or incomplete entries cannot be entered in the show. Bitches in season are not permitted in the trial. A refund of all but $5 will be given for withdrawals due to bitches in season or injured dogs. A letter from your veterinarian is required. Otherwise, there will be no refunds for withdrawals. Exhibitors are responsible for the behavior of their dog(s) and/or children. Any exhibitor whose dog(s) and/or children create unnecessary disturbances or repeatedly engage in unsafe or disruptive behavior may, at the discretion of the trial committee, be asked to leave the trial site. In that case, no refund of any fees paid will be made. All dogs must be on leash at all times except when using the warm up area or in the agility ring. No entry fee will be refunded if the trial cannot open or be completed by reason of riots, civil disturbances, fire, an act of God, public emergency, act of a public enemy or any other cause beyond the control of the organizing committee. Entries close at 6:00 p.m. May 27, 2005, after which time entries cannot be cancelled, altered, or substituted. Entries will not be accepted without fees. No entries will be accepted which require a signature for delivery. All entries must be submitted on official TDAA Agility Entry Forms, one dog per entry form. Photocopied entries without the TDAA agreement on the back or attached are NOT acceptable. Unsigned, incomplete, or illegible entries are NOT acceptable. Faxed entries and/or credit cards are not accepted. Returned checks do not constitute a valid entry fee. The Trial Secretary will add a $25.00 service charge for any returned checks. Subsequent returned checks from the same exhibitor may result in their being put on a CASH ONLY basis. Unsportsmanlike conduct, including rough handling or misconduct of any kind, will result in an excusal from the ring. Exhibitors may wear shirts or insignia of their training group if they wish. At the handler s option, the dog may wear a flat (buckle or quick release) collar without tags or other attachments. Choke collars, pinch collars, electric and dummy electric collars are prohibited. Food and toys are not permitted in the course area and handlers are not allowed to use whistles or other instruments or devices. Exhibitors are responsible for being at the ring gate when it is their turn to run. Special things to know about this site The show site is a fenced grassy area. Shade is limited. Please bring tents, chairs, crates, x-pens, water for your dogs and clean up tools. Dog must be kept on lead. Food will be available on site, and a variety of fast food restaurants are also nearby. Temperatures may be warm, so please be prepared with proper clothing and weather protection for you and your dog. A-Frame Teeter Weave Poles Obstacles that may be used at this trial Closed (Collapsed) Tunnel Open (Pipe) Tunnel Table Warm Up Single and Winged Jumps Dogwalk A warm up area, consisting of a regulation agility jump, shall be provided for all exhibitors. Other obstacles may or may not be included in the warm up area. There will be obstacle familiarization at this trial prior to the start of the first class each trial day.

6 Official Teacup Dogs Agility Association Entry Form Southern Oregon Agility Ring ENTRIES CLOSE: MAY 27, 2005, 6:00 P.M. Return this completed form with entry fees to: Debi Bradley, 685 E.Rollinghills Drive, Eagle Point, OR Make Checks Payable to: Claudia Stockwell STANDARD CLASS: BEGINNER INTERMEDIATE SUPERIOR GAMES CLASS: GAMES I GAMES II GAMES III Height at Withers: Height Division: Provisional jump height: Veteran status Long-backed Dogs (Dog s leg to shoulder height ratio is % [must be <50%]) Weight to height provision (by structure, not obesity) TDAA #: TDAA New Date of Birth: (Include TDAA Registration & Fees ) Breed Call Name Sex: TDAA Registered Name: Actual Owner(s) (Please Print) Owner s Address City/State/Zip SATURDAY-JUNE 4, 2005 SUNDAY JUNE 5, 2005 Boston Bowlin g Time and Score Standard Class 1 st run Standard Class 1 st run Las Vegas Wild West Pinball Standard Class 2 nd run Standard Class 2 nd run Helter Skelter Baseball Phone: Class Fee Each Standard class entered per day.. $ 9.00 Each Game class entered per day $ 9.00 Package (4 Standard and 6 Games). $75.00 Fast Track Move-up $ 8.00 Fee enclosed I certify than 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 Teacup Dogs Agility Association in the premium list for this agility trial, or both, and further agree to be bound by the Agreement printed along with 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 Parent or Guardian if under 18 Handler Date

7 Agreement I (We) acknowledge that the Teacup Dogs Agility Association Rules & Regulations have been made available to me(us), and that I am(we are) familiar with their contents. I(We) agree to hold the TDAA and any TDAA approved judge harmless from any legal claim resulting from said judge s action under the TDAA Rules, Regulations and Guidelines. I(We) agree that the club holding the Agility Trial has the right to refuse entry for cause which the group shall deem to be sufficient. In consideration of the acceptance of this entry and of the holding of the Agility Trial and of the opportunity to have the dog judged, I(we) agree to hold harmless the directors, governors, officers, agents, superintendents or show secretary and the owner or lessor of the premises and any employees of the aforementioned parties from any claim for loss or injury which may be alleged to have been caused directly or indirectly to any person or things by the act of this dog while in or upon the show/trial 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 of this dog by disappearance, theft, death or otherwise, and from any claim for damage or injury to the dog, whether such loss, disappearance, theft, damage or injury, be caused or alleged to be caused by the negligence of the club or any of the parties aforementioned, or by the negligence of any other person, or any other cause or causes. I (We) hereby assume the sole responsibility for and agree to indemnify and save the 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 damage because of bodily injuries, including death at any time arising out of or in consequence of my (our) participation in the Agility Trial, howsoever such injuries, death or damage to property 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. Signed Date

8 We Need Your Help! Please circle the jobs below if you can help in these areas: Gate Steward Score Table Awards Ring Crew Course Builder Timer Scribe Scribe Assistant Leash Runner This will be a one ring trial with no conflicts. Directions to Site: I-5 heading North: Take the Ashland EXIT 14- Scribe Sheet Runner Thank you so much for volunteering! Turn right onto ASHLAND ST- OR. Hwy. 66. Continue to follow GREEN SPRINGS HWY/OR miles End at 4723 Highway 66, Ashland, OR Turn Left into Eden Farm. Drive straight to the back, parking near horse barn. Look for TDAA signs. I-5 heading South: Take the Ashland EXIT 14- Turn left onto ASHLAND ST- OR. Hwy. 66. Continue to follow GREEN SPRINGS HWY/OR miles End at 4723 Highway 66, Ashland, OR Turn Left into Eden Farm. Drive straight to the back, parking near horse barn. Look for TDAA signs. Motels that accept dogs: Check with motel when making reservations to verify Ashland Motel Best Western Bards Inn Knights Inn 1145 Siskiyou Blvd. 132 N. Main St Ashland Blvd. Ashland, OR (541) Ashland, OR (541) Ashland, OR (541) $15.00 extra for dogs (no extra for dogs) Best Western Windsor Inn Windmill Inn 2520 Ashland St Ashland St. Ashland, OR (541) Ashland, OR (866) $15.00 extra for dogs (no extra for dogs) Campgrounds: Glenyan Campgrounds Jackson Wellsprings 5310 Ashland St Hwy 99 N. Ashland, OR (541) Ashland, OR (541) Holiday RV Park 201 Fern Valley Rd Phoenix, OR (541) FREE RV Parking is available on the site, no hookups available EMERGENCY VETERINARY HOSPITAL: Oregon Speciality Clinic, 3265 Bide Rd., corner of Lawnsdale and Biddle corner (541)

9 Official Teacup Dogs Agility Association DOG REGISTRATION FORM Return this completed form with $12.00 registration fee to: Teacup Dogs Agility Association Post Office Box 69 Ostrander, OH Dog s Full Name Dog s Call Name Breed Date of Birth Sex Height at Withers Provisional jump height information: Long Back Dogs Weight to height provision (by structure, not obesity) Dog s leg to shoulder height ratio is % (must be 50% or less) Actual Owner(s) please print Owner s Address City/State/Zip Phone Number address Owner s Signature