Premium List VIZSLA CLUB OF AMERICA, INC. (Member of the American Kennel Club)

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1 Event # ENTRIES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED BEFORE WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 29TH AT 8:00 AM (EST). ANY ENTRY RECEIVED BEFORE THIS DATE/TIME WILL BE RETURNED. ENTRIES CLOSE AT 6:00 PM (EDST) WEDNESDAY, APRIL 11, AFTER WHICH TIME ENTRIES CANNOT BE ACCEPTED, CANCELLED, ALTERED OR SUBSTITUTED, EXCEPT AS PROVIDED FOR IN CHAPTER 11, SECTION 6 OF THE DOG SHOW RULES Premium List VIZSLA CLUB OF AMERICA, INC. (Member of the American Kennel Club) Seventeenth Annual Agility Trial MONDAY, APRIL 30, 2012 Sawmill Creek Resort and Convention Center 400 Sawmill Creek Drive Huron, OH Hosted by Members of the Vizsla Club of America, Inc. Agility Trial will be held outdoors on grass. One ring 100 x120. This trial is limited to 330 runs per day. Entries will be accepted on a First Received basis. OPEN TO VIZSLAS ONLY Trial Hours: 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Susan Crank (17224) will judge all classes 7517 Palmer Rd., Pataskala, OH Trial Secretary Denise Thomas Countryside Agility Services 220 W Plum St Suite 750 Edinboro PA (814) ~ CountrysideAS@aol.com Telephone, telegraph, , telefax and unsigned entries cannot be accepted Entries sent Overnight or Certified mail must be sent with No Signature Required. 1

2 OFFICERS OF THE VIZSLA CLUB OF AMERICA, INC. President ~ Linda Kelly Vice President ~ Randy Boggs Recording Secretary ~ Dorothea Romano Corresponding Secretary ~ Mary Durham 412 Good Hope Church Rd., Aroda, VA ~ (540) Treasurer ~ Gail Fleming AKC Delegate ~ Lynn Worth BOARD OF DIRECTORS Trish Burdin~ Edwin Foster, Jr ~ Melissa Green Stella Lang ~ Mel Reveles ~ Michelle Rochester Valerie Sails ~ Mark Smith ~ Jamie Walton VCA STANDING EVENTS CHAIRPERSONS National Events ~ Rita Mather Agility ~ Joy Sonsalla 2012 EVENTS COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSONS Host Chairperson: Edwin Foster elginvizslas@gmail.com (614) or Cell (352) Advertising ~ Michelle Rochester Catalog, Publicity, Premiums ~ Vicki May Finance ~ Theresa Prikazsky Merchandise ~ Christine Arnone Reservations ~ Rhoda Ezell Trophy Solicitation ~ Cathy Gallagher Vendors ~ Diane Shearer 2012 AGILITY TRIAL EVENT COMMITTEE Chairperson: Joyce Tischler, 6370 Versailles Road, Lakeview, NY (716) ~ (716) ~ gtisch1035@aol.com Chief Course Builder and Equipment Manager: Kathy Darmstadt Chief Ring Steward: Pam Williams Hospitality and Judge Liaison: Jan Wallace & Pam Skinner Grounds Manager: Christopher Arnone Trial Secretary: Denise Thomas Countryside Agility Services, 220 W Plum St Suite 750 Edinboro PA (814) ~ CountrysideAS@aol.com VETERINARIAN: Crittercroft Pet Clinic 2405 E. Perkins Ave, Sandusky, OH (8 min) CALL FIRST Mon-Wed 8am-6pm; Th - Fri 8am 5pm; Sat rotate Crittercroft Pet Clinic 2502 State Route 113 East, Milan, OH (17 min) CALL FIRST Mon-Wed 8am-7pm; Th - Fri 8am 5pm; Sat rotate Animal Emergency Center, Inc Grove Avenue (Rt. 57), Lorain, OH (30 min) CALL FIRST Weeknights 6pm-8am Weekends Sat 12 noon-mon 8 am HOSPITAL: Firelands Hospital, 1101 Decatur Street, Sandusky, OH 44870, (419) ACTION PHOTOGRAPHER: Mike Lifer, 6617 Springbrook Drive, Pickerington, OH

3 ENTRY FEES $38.00 per first entry of each dog. $28.00 per additional entry of same dog (Fee includes AKC Recording Fee of $3.50 per 1st run/$3.00 additional run/per dog) DOGS ELIGIBLE TO ENTER This trial is open only to Vizslas 15 months and older that are registered with the American Kennel Club. Dogs must have a valid DNA number. Bitches in season, aggressive dogs, dogs that are blind or deaf or suffering from any deformity, injury, or illness which may affect its physical or mental performance are not eligible to participate. Dogs with a Purebred Alternative Listing/Indefinite Listing Privileges (PAL/ILP) must be spayed or neutered in order to compete. Wherever the word dog is used in these regulations it includes both sexes. CLASSES OFFERED All standard, jumpers and Fast classes, regular and preferred, will be offered. Please consult AKC rules and regulations pertaining to Agility Trials for complete description and eligibility for entry in these classes. The exhibitor is fully responsible for entering the dog in the correct class/division. ROSETTE PRIZES Rosettes will be awarded to the first through fourth places in each jump height class. Dark Green qualifying rosettes will be awarded to all dogs receiving a qualifying score. Dogs must achieve a qualifying score to receive a placement rosette. First place...blue Rosette Second place...red Rosette Third place..yellow Rosette Fourth place....white Rosette ACKNOWLEDGEMENT The Vizsla Club of America, Inc. through the generosity of its members and friends offers prizes for first placements in agility competition. Contributors to the General Fund and trophy sponsors will be listed in the National Events Catalog and in the Vizsla News. AGILITY PRIZES First place in each jump height in each class Beaded Oval Tray (9 ) in Polished Pewter by Holland Boone COURSE SIZE, SURFACE, AND TIMERS The ring for all classes will be approximately 100 ft. X 120 ft. The surface is mowed grass. Electronic timers will be used. COURSE FAMILIARIZATION AND WARM-UPS 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. A warm-up area, consisting of a regulation agility jump, may be provided for exhibitors. The warm-up area is to be used exclusively for warming up the dog and not for training or relieving of the dog. Umbrellas are not allowed on the course during the walk thru. MOVE-UPS Move ups must be sent in writing with the information on page 6 ( is acceptable and preferred) to the Trial Secretary no later than Monday, April 23, 2012 at 6pm (EDST). WAIT LIST FOR WITHDRAWN ENTRIES After the closing date, VCA is offering a Wait List to fill openings created by withdrawn entries after closing. A maximum of 25 entries will be placed on the wait list. All entries including wait listed entries must be received by the Trial Secretary prior to April 11, PM. Any entries withdrawn prior to April 11, PM, will be replaced by a wait list entry, a full refund will be given to withdrawn entries when wait listed entries are available to replace the pulled entry. Any wait list entry that does not move off the wait list into the trial by Monday, April 23, 2012 at 6pm (EDST) will receive a full refund. 3

4 HEIGHT DIVISIONS AND AKC HEIGHT CARDS Owners/Agents are responsible for entering the proper height divisions. NEW Simplified Jump Height Card Process When filling out the entry form, there is a new section at the top of the form for exhibitors to designate whether your dog has a valid jump height card or if your dog needs to be measured. Please check the appropriate box so that the Trial Secretary knows whether to include your dog on the Dogs To Be Measured List. It is no longer required that you submit a copy of your dog s jump height card with your entry form or show it during day of show check-in. REGULAR PREFERRED INFORMATION Exhibitors may chose to enter their dog in a higher height division than required by AKC, but not in a lower height division than the AKC mandated height. All dogs entering the Preferred Classes for the first time MUST enter at the NOVICE level in both Pref. Std. and Pref. JWW. The following jump heights shall be used in all Preferred classes. Owners are responsible for entering their dog in the proper height division For dogs measuring 8 4 For dogs 11 inches & under at the withers 12 8 For dogs 14 inches & under at the withers For dogs 18 inches & under at the withers inches & under at the withers over 22 inches at the withers Dogs may be entered at this height at their owner s discretion. Effective January 1, 2010, exhibitors are no longer required to provide proof to Trial Secretaries that their dog has a valid jump height card as part of the check-in process. Furthermore, this change eliminates the need for a copy of the jump height card to be submitted with an entry form. Dogs without a valid Jump Height Card/Form may still compete; but they must be measured/wicketed by the Judge of Record PRI- OR to running in their class and this measurement will be valid for that weekend of trials only. The exception to this requirement is a dog entered in the 24 or 26 height division. However, if a Volunteer Measuring Official (VMO) or an Agility Field Rep is present; ALL dogs without a valid Jump Height Card/ Form must be measured at some time during the trial or cluster of trials. This does not preclude having the dog wicketed by the Judge of Record if the VMO or Rep is not available to measure the dog before its first run of the trial or cluster of trials. It is the exhibitor s responsibility to have their dog measured prior to running and failure to do so will result in the cancellation of any qualifying scores. AGILITY EQUIPMENT SUPPLIED BY: Countyside Agility Services Obstacles will meet the specifications for obstacles in the current edition of the Regulations for Agility Trials. All classes will take place outdoors on grass. The ring sizes will be 100 x

5 DIRECTIONS To the Sawmill Creek Resort: From the Cleveland Hopkins Airport: Follow signs for Route 480 West to Ohio Turnpike (80) West to Exit 135 (Baumhart road/vermilion), proceed North on Baumhart Road to Route 2 West. Go West on Route 2 to Rye Beach Road exit. Turn right onto Rye Beach Road. At the traffic light, turn left onto Cleveland Road (SR 6). The Lodge is located 500 yards around the bend on the right side of the road. From Cleveland (East) on Ohio Turnpike (80/90): West to Exit 135, follow above directions. From Cleveland (I-90): Go Weston Route 90 past Elyria To Route 2 West. Stay to your right on Route 90, Route 90 becomes Route 2 in Elyria. Stay on Route 2 to Rye Beach Road Exit. Follow direction above. From Columbus: Take Route 23 North to Route 98 North to Route 4 North to Route 2 East. Go East on Route 2 to the Rye Beach Road Exit. Turn left onto Rye Beach Road. Follow directions above. OR Take I-71 to Route 13 North, which will join Route 250. Stay on Route 250 North until Route 2. Follow Rte 2 East to Rye Beach Road exit. Turn left off exit. At the second traffic light, turn left onto Cleveland Road (Rte 6). The Lodge is located 500 yards around the bend on the right side of the road. From Dayton/Cincinnati: Take I-71 To Columbus. Follow above directions OR I-75 North to Route 12 North to Route 6 East, To Route 2 East. Follow Route 2 East to Rye Beach Road Exit. Turn left onto Rye Beach Road. Go to traffic light, turn left onto Cleveland Road (SR 6)The Lodge is located 500 yards around the bend on the right side of the road. From Toledo/Detroit: I-75 South to Route 280 South. Follow Route 280 to I (Ohio Turnpike). Take Turnpike East to Exit 118 (Route 250 North). Go North on 250 approximately 7 miles to Route 2. Take Route 2 East to the Rye Beach Road Exit. Turn left onto Rye Beach Road. Go to traffic light, turn left onto Cleveland Road (SR6). The Lodge is located 500 yards around the bend on the right side of the road. To Firelands Hospital: From the hotel: Turn left out of the Resort onto /Cleveland Rd, (St Rt 6); Turn right at the first traffic light onto Rye Beach Rd.; Merge onto State Route 2 WEST; Get off at The Route 4 Exit - make a right off exit (north); Go straight through the first intersection (Perkins Avenue); Go about 3 miles to Tyler St & Decatur Street. Hospital is on your left. To Veterinary Services: From the hotel: Animal Emergency Center, Inc.: Turn left onto Cleveland Rd (St Rt 6); Turn right on Rye Beach Road; Merge onto Ohio Route 2 East towards Cleveland, travel 27.5 miles; Merge onto OH 57 via Exit 145 B toward Lorain, travel 1.6 miles; Turn left onto Mayfield Street, travel 0.1 miles; Turn at 1st Left onto Grove Street, 5152 Grove Street is on the right. Directions to other listed veterinarians will be available on-site. 5

6 Dogs shall be moved up to a higher class at the request of the owner, as a result of the dog qualifying for an agility title. The request for moving up must be made to the Trial Secretary not later than 6:00 p.m. (EDST) on Monday, April 23, All move-up entries are subject to availability of the class and payment of any difference in entry fee. It is the option of the club to allow move-ups. Dogs so moved-up will be entered at the end of the running order. Refer to Chapter 1, Section 12 of the Regulations for Agility Trials for additional move-up requirements. Regulations for Agility Trials, Chapter 1, Section 21, (Effective June 1, 2010.) A dog which has been entered in a Novice A class for which it is not eligible to be entered in due to class restrictions on the dog or handler may be moved to the Novice B class under the following conditions: The request for the move must be in writing and presented to the superintendent or the trial secretary at least 30 minutes prior to the start of each trial. Dogs moved up will run at the end of the running order. 6

7 OFFICIAL AMERICAN KENNEL CLUB ENTRY FORM FOR AGILITY TRIAL 2012 Vizsla Club of America, Inc. National Events Event # Huron, OH Monday, April 30, 2012 STD JWW T2B Entry Fees: 1 st entry $38.00 / 2 nd entry $28.00/3rd entry $28.00 per dog per day (includes AKC Event & Recording Fees) Fees are payable in US Funds to: VCA NE Mail entries & fees to: Denise Thomas, Countryside Agility Services, 220 W Plum St Suite 750 Edinboro PA Entries open Wednesday, February 29, 2012 at 8 am (EST). Entries close Wednesday April 11, 2012 at 6 pm (EDST). Entries sent Overnight or Cer fied mail must be sent with No Signature Required. VIZSLA DNA NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED address (for electronic confirmation) 7

8 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 there from, 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 CON- STRUCTION, 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, 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 SM program 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? 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 by any additional rules and regulations appearing in the premium list for this event, and further agree to be bound by the "Agreement" printed above on 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. I (we) agree to conduct myself (ourselves) in accordance with all such Rules and Regulations (including all provisions applying to discipline) and to abide by any decisions made in accord with them. Signature of owner or his agent duly authorized to make this entry TELEPHONE : ADDRESS: 8

9 OFFICIAL AMERICAN KENNEL CLUB ENTRY FORM FOR AGILITY TRIAL 2012 Vizsla Club of America, Inc. National Events Huron, OH Event # Monday, April 30, 2012 STD JWW FAST Entry Fees: 1 st entry $38.00 / 2 nd entry $28.00/3rd entry $28.00 per dog per day (includes AKC Event & Recording Fees) Fees are payable in US Funds to: VCA NE Mail entries & fees to: Denise Thomas, Countryside Agility Services, 220 W Plum St Suite 750 Edinboro PA Entries open Wednesday, February 29, 2012 at 8 am (EST). Entries close Wednesday April 11, 2012 at 6 pm (EDST). Entries sent Overnight or Cer fied mail must be sent with No Signature Required. VIZSLA DNA NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED address (for electronic confirmation) 9

10 AEAGL2 - (01/11) 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 there from, 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 CON- STRUCTION, 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, 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 SM program 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 CERTIFY Handler that is I am not the the actual owner owner of of the the dog, identified or that I am on the the duly face authorized of this agent form, of the what actual is owner the relationship whose name I of have the entered Jun- I above. ior Handler In consideration to the Owner? 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 by any additional rules and regulations appearing in the premium list for this event, and further agree to be bound by the "Agreement" printed above on this entry form. I (we) certify and represent that the dog entered is not a hazard to persons 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 or other dogs. This entry is submitted for acceptance on the foregoing representation and Agreement. I (we) agree to conduct myself entered above. In consideration of the acceptance of this entry, I (we) agree to abide by the rules and regulations of The (ourselves) in accordance with all such Rules and Regulations (including all provisions applying to discipline) and to abide by any decisions American Kennel Club in effect at the time of this event, and by any additional rules and regulations appearing in the premium list for this event, and further agree to be bound by the "Agreement" printed above on this entry form. I (we) certify and made in accord with them. 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. I (we) agree to conduct myself (ourselves) in accordance with all such Rules and Regulations (including all provisions applying to discipline) and to abide by any decisions made in accord with them. Signature of owner or his agent duly authorized to make this entry TELEPHONE : ADDRESS: 10

11 Notice to Exhibitors Entries will not be accepted before Wednesday, February 29, :00 am (EST). Any entry received before February 29th will be returned. Entries close at 6:00 PM (EDST) Wednesday, April 11, Telephone, telegraph, , telefax and unsigned entries cannot be accepted. Incomplete or illegible entries will not be accepted. No entry shall be made and no entry shall be accepted which specifies any conditions as to its acceptance. Entries must be on official AKC entry forms or copies & must include the agreement and rules from the reverse side of the official AKC entry form. INCLUDE ONLY AKC/VCA TITLES ON ENTRY. A maximum of 10 entries per envelope is allowed. Envelopes with more than 10 entries and/or entries received prior to the opening date will be returned. Entry fees are $38.00 per dog, $28.00 for each additional entry of the same dog. Make all checks and money orders payable to: VCA-NE. All fees are payable in U.S. Funds. Secretary assumes no responsibility for cash sent through the mail. No refunds will be given for amounts under $ Mail all entries with fees to the agility trial secretary: Denise Thomas, Countryside Agility Services, 220 W Plum St Suite 750 Edinboro PA Post dated and returned checks do not constitute a valid entry fee. Anyone who submits any payment to the VCA, that is later returned by the bank or charged back to the VCA by the secretary for any reason will be assessed a $30.00 returned item fee by the VCA. The total fees must be paid before the entry is judged. All phone calls to the Trial Secretary will be returned COLLECT to the caller. If you would like to know the status of your entry prior to the issuance of the judging schedule upon closing, please enclose a self-addressed, stamped envelope or postcard along with your entry. confirmations of entry receipt will be sent to those listing a legible address on the entry form. The Vizsla Club of America, Inc. assumes no responsibility for the owner or owner s agent entering a dog in a class in which it is not eligible to compete, or for entering the same dog twice. The Club and its members assume no responsibility for wrong or incomplete information given on the entry blank by the owner or the owner s agent. The Vizsla Club of America, Inc. may decline any entries for cause and may refuse to receive or may remove any dog on account of disease, viciousness or other causes, and no one shall have any claim or recourse against the club or any official thereof. Entry fees shall not be refunded in the event that a dog is absent, disqualified, excused by Veterinarian or Judge, or barred from competition by action of Trial Committee. If, because of riots, civil disturbances or other acts beyond the control of the organizing committee, it is impossible to open or to complete the trial, no refund of entry fee will be made. Extreme weather conditions, such as, but not limited to snow storms, hurricanes, lightning, extreme heat, must be considered for the health and safety of the dogs, exhibitors and spectators. The well-being of dogs, exhibitors and spectators is of paramount importance and, in the event it is necessary to cancel or stop the trial before completion, no entry fees will be refunded. Bitches in season will not be admitted to the Trial. Any exhibitor with a bitch entered, which is in season on the Trial date, will be refunded one-half of the entry fees. Written notification must be in the hands of the the Trial Secretary no later than one hour before the start of the trial. Dogs are not required to be at the trial until the scheduled time of judging. Exhibitors are responsible for checking in with the gate steward prior to their run. Exhibitors are responsible for being at ringside when it is their turn to run. Exhibitors with conflicts must communicate with the gate steward prior to their class and gain agreement from the judge. Judges need not wait for dogs who are holding up the class. Pinch collars, electric and dummy electric collars are prohibited. Exhibitors may wear shirts or insignia of their training group. Exhibitors are governed by all the rules and regulations of the American Kennel Club, civil authorities and/or building or location restrictions. All exhibitors should obtain a copy of the Regulations for Agility Trials by downloading them from the American Kennel Club website at These trials will be held under these revised rules including amendments thereafter. Exhibitors are expected to be familiar with all rules & regulations. 11

12 Notice to Exhibitors (Cont.) 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 agility events and the agreement with the American Kennel Club. They also acknowledge that their dogs are familiar with and able to perform all obstacles safely. Exhibitors should follow their veterinarians recommendation to assure their dogs are free of internal and external parasites, any communicable diseases, and have appropriate vaccinations. All dogs must be on a leash at all times except when in the ring or when in the designated agility warm-up areas. Trophies and prizes will be awarded to the person exhibiting the dog, who will be considered to be the owner or authorized agent. All claims for trophies and other prizes must be made before completion of the judging of the trial, and the trial secretary advised at once in the event of any discrepancy. The trial-giving club disclaims any liability for prizes after the judging is finished. No trophies will be mailed. It is expressly understood that exhibitors alone are responsible for the behavior of their dogs and/ or children. Any exhibitor whose dog 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 such case, no refund of any fees paid will be made. The Vizsla Club of America, Inc. is not responsible for the actions or products of commercial vendors at this trial. No practicing in the rings will be permitted at any time. Tenting and Seating. Pop-up tents are allowed on the grounds around the ring. Bring your own chairs. Please have dogs use designated areas for their exercise needs. Owners/handlers must clean up after their dogs. No exceptions. Trash cans and plastic bags will be available. RV s at Agility Site and other RV camping locations: Dry camping is available at the host hotel. Prior reservations required by utilizing Reservation form. Sandusky/Bayshore KOA, 2311 Cleveland Road, Sandusky, OH Information call (419) Approximately 10 miles from Headquarters Hotel. Milan Travel Park, (Good Sam Club) US 250 N., Milan, Ohio. Information call (419) Approximately 8 miles from Headquarters Hotel. Hotels near Agility Trial: See Information Booklet VCA does not guarantee availability at other motels or RV facilities. HEADQUARTERS HOTEL Sawmill Creek Resort and Convention Center 400 Sawmill Creek Drive Huron, OH DON T FORGET!!!! Enter your titled dog in the Parades. New this year is a Service and Therapy Dog Parade. See Specialty Show Premium List for information/entry forms. DNA NUMBERS ARE REQUIRED FOR ALL ENTRIES (Except Parades) 12

13 WOULD YOU LIKE TO HELP? Agility trials run smoothly and efficiently with help from the exhibitors. Please let us know what jobs you prefer or what you might like to learn. /Mail form to trial chair Joyce Tischler, 6370 Versailles Road, Lakeview, NY ~ (716) ~ (716) gtisch1035@aol.com ******************************************************* Yes! Sign me up! I can help or I m willing to learn: Scribing Asst. Scribe/Transcribe Timing (electronic) Secretary Table Helper Jump/Bar Setting Chute Straightening Course Building Gate Steward Score Runner or Leash Runner Set-Up Tear-Down Wherever I m Needed Do not assign me to: Name: Phone #: My dogs are entered in the following classes/heights: Classes/Height: