P R E M I U M L I S T Sanctioned Agility Trials Saturday, November 24, 2007 Sunday, November 25, 2007 Hosted by Cyber Agility LOCATION: PAULUS ARENA 1830 S PACIFIC HWY (99W) MONMOUTH, OREGON SAT: 2 Standard Classes and 2 Games: Tag Ten and Time & Score SUN: 2 Standard Classes and 2 Games: Agility Twister and Four Leaf Clover Unlimited Runs Show hours are from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Check-in from 9:00-9:45 a.m. Walk through 9:45 a.m., first dog on the line at 10:00 a.m. Entries must be received 7:00 p.m. Friday, November 16, 2007 After closing, entries cannot be accepted, cancelled, altered or substituted. ALL DOGS WITHOUT A HEIGHT CARD MUST BE MEASURED 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 in the form of a PDF file at http://www.k9tdaa.com 1
Trial Committee Co-Trial Chair Kimberly Boothe kdbdvm@yahoo.com Co-Trial Chair Kathy Stump thestumpstfts@msn.com Trial Secretary Helix Fairweather helix@cyberagility.com Chief Ring Steward Linda Bean miniacone@comcast.net Chief Course Builder Elaine Willis elainew13@yahoo.com Awards Helix Fairweather helix@cyberagility.com Judge : Cheryl Huffman AWARDS: Each dog entered will receive a toy at check-in. Ribbons will be awarded for 1st through 4 th. Qualifying rosettes will be awarded to all dogs receiving a qualifying score. Dogs may receive placement ribbons without qualifying. Fast-Track dogs are not eligible for awards in classes through which they Fast- Track. Entry Fees Each Standard Class entered per day...$12.00 Each Game Class entered per day...$ 8.00 Package (2 Standard, 2 Games}...$37.00 Weekend Package (4 Standard, 4 Games}...$70.00 Fast Track Move-Up (one time fee)...$8.00 TDAA Registration Fee...$12.00 Make checks payable to Helix Fairweather and mail with entries to: Helix Fairweather PO Box 3069 Albany, OR 97321 E-mail: helix@cyberagility.com Eligibility: This trial is open to all dogs 17 and under that are 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. Entries close at 7:00 p.m. November 16, 2007, after which time entries cannot be accepted, 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 are NOT acceptable. Unsigned, incomplete or illegible entries are NOT acceptable and cannot be entered in the trial. Faxed entries and/or credit cards cannot be 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. 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. No entry fee will be refunded if the trial cannot be opened or completed by reason of riots, civil disturbance, fire, and act of God, public emergency, and act of a public enemy, or any other cause beyond the control of the organizing committee. Bitches in season are not permitted in the trial. 2
Trial Site Information There could be overnight parking at the trial site. The arena is covered with crating space under cover. The ring surface is dirt over packed sand. Arena is closed on all sides. Dress appropriately for the weather. Pot luck lunch will be organized for both days of the trial. Fast food is available approximately 2.5 miles from the arena. DIRECTIONS TO PAULUS ARENA 1830 S PACIFIC HWY (99W) MONMOUTH, OR Starting in Salem, from I-5 (North or South) take Hwy 22 West approx. 10 miles to Hwy 99W (Pacific Hwy). Turn left (South) on Hwy 99W/Pacific Hwy and go approximately 6 miles to Monmouth. Travel 2.6 miles from the signal at Hwy 99 and Main in Monmouth. The arena is on the left (east) across from the white fencing. Coming from the south on 99W, the driveway is just past milepost #66. Just south of the driveway, on both sides of the road, are Adopt-A-Highway signs. MOTELS IN THE AREA Courtesy In, Monmouth, 270 Pacific Av N 503 838 4438 Residence Inn, Salem, 640 Hawthorne SE 503 585 6500 1 800 331 3131 Phoenix Inn, Salem, 4370 Commercial SE 503 588 9220 1 800 445 4498 CAMPING IN THE AREA Polk County Fairgrounds, Rickreall, 520 Pacific Hwy Water, Power, Showers, Dump Site Games Classes TAG TEN The goal of this game is to accumulate points in 10-point blocks and to accumulate as many points as possible in 60 second period. The team collects the 10 point blocks and banks them by going thru the tire. Each 10-point block has to be unique. FOUR LEAF CLOVER The dog performs a numbered sequence shaped like a 4-leaf clover. After performing the "stem" the team performs each of the 4 leaves of the clover, then returns to the stem of the clover to the finish line. The handler can earn bonuses for remaining in the center section while the dog performs the leaves. TIME & SCORE This game is set up like a standard course. If the team finishes the course under time, they can start over again. The team must be clean/no faults. Each level must complete the number of obstacles for the level for which they are competing. AGILITY TWISTER The goal of this game is to follow special colored obstacles chosen by the judge just prior to walk through. The handler will make up a course using any of the obstacles that meet that order. JUDGE S BRIEFING ON DAY OF TRIAL SUPERSEDES ANY PREVIOUS BRIEFINGS. 3
The Following is a List of Acceptable Obstacles: A-Frame (6 8 x 24 wide x 44 high, slats) Closed (Collapsed) Tunnel (16 dia) Single and Winged Jumps (30 wide) Dogwalk (8 x 32 high, slats) Open (Pipe) Tunnel (16 dia) Teeter (8 x 13 high, no slats) Table (3 x 3 ) Tire Jump (15 dia) Weave Poles 20 spacing TDAA uses scaled-down equipment on a proportionally set course. All obstacles will be on a small-dog scale. See http://www.k9tdaa.com for details. WARM-UPS: A warm up area consisting of a regulation agility jump shall be provided for all exhibitors. OBSTACLE FAMILIARIZATION will be provided for all dogs who enter this trial as their FIRST TDAA trial. 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. All dogs must be on leash or crated at all times except when in the ring or when in the designated agility warm-up area. It is expressly understood that exhibitors alone are responsible for the behavior of their dogs and/or children. Any exhibitor whose dogs and/or children create 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. 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. 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. Unsportsmanlike conduct including rough handling or misconduct of any kind will result in an excusal from the ring. 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 Dogs that have earned the Teacup Beginner Agile Dog (TBAD) or that have satisfied the appropriate Fast Track requirement shall be eligible for participation in this class. SUPERIOR AGILITY Dogs that have earned the Teacup Intermediate Agile Dog (TIAD) or that have earned the Teacup Superior Agility Dog (TSAD) or that have satisfied the appropriate Fast Track requirement shall be eligible for participation in this class. CLASS I All dogs shall be eligible for participation in this class. There shall be no grandfathering of titles from other organizations. II Only dogs who have earned the Games I (TG1) or that have satisfied the appropriate Fast Track requirement shall be eligible for participation in this class. III Only dogs that have earned the Games II (TG2) or Games III (TG3) or that have satisfied the appropriate Fast Track requirement shall be eligible for participation in this class. 4
Height Divisions (NEW!!) 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. Special provisions for Jump Height Exemptions based on a dog's structure is explained in detail at http://www.k9tdaa.com click on Rules and go to section 3.4 Jump Heights. 4" - restricted to dogs measuring 8" or less at the withers or dogs with a jump height exemption measuring 12" or less at the withers. 8 - restricted to dogs measuring 12" or less at the withers or dogs with a jump height exemption measuring 15" or less at the withers. 12" - restricted to dogs measuring 15 or less at the withers or dogs with a jump height exemption measuring 17" or less at the withers. 16 - restricted to dogs measuring 17 or less at the withers Instructions A dog must be entered in the name of the person who actually owned it at the time entries for a show closed. If a registered dog has been acquired by a new owner, it must be entered in the name of the new owner in any show for which entries closed after the date of acquisition, regardless of whether the new owner has received the registration certificate indicating that the dog is recorded in his name. State on entry form whether transfer application has been made to TDAA. Fast Track Move-Up How the Fast Track Move-Up Works Titles may be grand-fathered 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 a higher 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. Likewise in Games classes, moving from Games I to Games II, then from Games II to Games III. A qualifying score in the lower class is required to move up to the higher class. The dog s owner must submit a copy of title certificates for the dog. Under no circumstance may the dog fast track to a higher level of competition than that at which it competes in the other organization. Include $8.00 with your entry and check appropriate boxes on the entry form. Payment of the $8.00 is no guarantee that your dog will qualify at the lower level and is non-refundable. This is a one-time fee. Please mark your entry for those classes you wish to have a Fast Track move-up should your dog qualify. 5
VOLUNTEERS! By its very nature TDAA is small. Small dogs, small equipment, small trials, small number of handlers. We need all hands to make a small trial work. Please sign up to volunteer to work during classes you are not running in. We will make sure you get adequate time to warm up your dog and do your walk-through. We want everyone to have a pleasant experience running TDAA and at the same time helping to make the trial run smoothly. FOOD: There will be a potluck lunch organized for each day of the trial and a fantastic workers raffle! MEASURING FOR JUMP HEIGHT NEW!! EVERYONE MUST READ!! Due to the new rules regarding jump heights, many dogs may be required to be measured by the judge of record at this trial even though you have been previously measured. The judge will record the dog s measured jump height, which exemptions apply and the dog s actual jump height. After receiving 2 measurements, you will receive an official jump height card. If the measurements cause the dog to be measured into different jump heights, then a third judge is required to make a final measurement. \ Dogs will now earn placements in their measured jump height NOT in their actual jump height.!!"#!$!%&""'( $$) * "($"'&!* $"'#!!#$ Measured jump height: Body Exemption (Y/N?) Vet (Y/N?) Actual Jump Height: Jump Height Choice: The jump height measured by the wicket. Do not leave this blank. It's either YES or NO. Do not leave this blank. It's either YES or NO. The jump height after subtracting for vet or body exemptions.. The jump height you choose for him to jump. EXAMPLES: A) Fido measures 12 1/2" at the withers. He is a Corgi and has a long-backed exemption and is a vet. Fido's owner does not want him jumping 4". Measured jump height: 12" What this means to the Trial Secretary: Body Exemption (Y/N?) Y Fido will earn placements with the 12" class Vet (Y/N?) Y Fido will get extra seconds for being a vet Actual Jump Height: 4" Fido s bars will be set at 8 Jump Height Choice: 8" B) Fluffy measures 14" at the withers. Fluffy is a vet. Fluffy is a Poodle with no long-backed considerations, deep chest considerations, short legs, etc. Fluffy's owner is fine with her jumping 8". Measured jump height: 12" What this means to the Trial Secretary: Body Exemption (Y/N?) N Fluffy will earn placements with the 12" class Vet (Y/N?) Y Fluffy will get extra seconds for being a vet Actual Jump Height: 8" Fluffy s bars will be set at 8 Jump Height Choice: 8" THERE WILL BE A QUIZ AT THE TRIAL 6
Official Teacup Dogs Agility Association Entry Form Cyber Agility TRIAL DATE: NOVEMBER 24 AND 25, 2007 ENTRIES CLOSE: RECEIVED BY NOVEMBER 16, 2007 Return this completed form with entry fees to: Helix Fairweather P.O. Box 3069, Albany, OR 97321 Make checks payable to HELIX FAIRWEATHER SATURDAY BEG INT SUP SUNDAY BEG INT SUP Std Class 1 st run Std Class 2 nd run CHECK EACH BOX THAT APPLIES Tag Ten I II III Std Class 1 st run Std Class 2 nd run CHECK EACH BOX THAT APPLIES Agility Twister I II III Time & Score Four Leaf Clover This dog can Fast Track to: Int. STD Std. Class CHECK per day THOSE THAT APPLY Sup. STD Game Class per day Fast Track fee is included: One-day Package Fast Track fee Two-Day paid in the past: Package This dog can Fast Track to: FAST TRACK CHECK Games II TDAA THOSE Registration THAT APPLY Games III TOTAL FEES $12 $8 $37 $70 $8 $12 TDAA # BREED SEX Date of Birth CALL NAME TDAA Registered Name Actual Owner Address City, State, Zip Phone E-mail Do you have a height card? Please include a photocopy. PLEASE DO NOT LEAVE ANY JUMP QUESTION BLANK: Measured jump height: Judges measured height Body Exemption (Y/N?) Vet (Y/N?) Actual Jump Height: Subtract one height for body exemption and subtract one height for vet from measured jump height. Jump Height Choice: Height you want your dog to jump. Heights are 4-8 - 12-16 Please send in the Agreement Page with this 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 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 Parent or Guardian if under 18 Handler Date 7
Agreement Page 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 organization holding the Agility Trial has the right to refuse entry for cause that the organization 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 organization 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 this 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. Signature: Date: Send this Page with the entry form! 8
Official Teacup Dogs Agility Association DOG REGISTRATION FORM PLEASE PRINT Return this completed form with $12.00 registration fee to: Teacup Dogs Agility Association Post Office Box 158 Maroa, IL. 61756 Dog s Full Name Dog s Call Name Breed Date of Birth Sex Height at Withers Provisional jump height information: E-1 Long Back Dogs E-2 Weight to height provision (by structure, not obesity) E-3 Dogs with dwarfish legs / deep chest dogs Actual Owner(s) Owner s Address City / State / Zip Phone Number E-mail Address Owner s Signature (For Office Use Only) Dog Registration Number Review your information before submitting the registration form. Incomplete forms will be returned. Revised - June 21, 2007 9
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