2018003801 2018003803 2018003802 2018003804 Entries close at Trial Secretary's residence at 6:00 PM, Wed. September 5, 2018, after which time entries cannot be accepted, cancelled or substituted, except as provided for in Chapter 11, Section 6 of the Dog Show Rules. PREMIUM LIST 71st and 72nd Obedience Trials 25th and 26th Rally Trials SACCARAPPA OBEDIENCE CLUB, INC. Member of the American Kennel Club www.socdogs.com Unbenched All Judging Will Be Indoors Show Hours: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Saturday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Sunday Riverton Community School 1600 Forest Avenue Portland, Maine 04103 Saturday, September 22, 2018 Sunday, September 23, 2018 This combined premium list contains information and entry forms for back to back Trials, sponsored by Saccarappa Obedience Club, Inc.
Officers of Saccarappa Obedience Club, Inc. 2017 President Jeremy Shaw Past President Cindy Strumph Vice President Joseph Shaw Recording Secretary Brenda Proulx Corresponding Secretary Claire Marx 421 Falmouth Road, Windham, ME 04062 Treasurer Robert Tripp AKC Delegate Barbara Schwartz Board of Directors Robert Cuzner, Patricia Aube and Mary Tripp Obedience Trial and Rally Committee Claire Marx, Chairperson 421 Falmouth Road, Windham, ME 04062 207-892-3118 cmarx29707@aol.com Mary Tripp, Obedience and Rally Secretary 561 Gore Road, Alfred, ME 04002 207-749-0371 metripp65@yahoo.com Chief Steward Trophies Ribbons/Rosettes Advertising Set Up/Break Down Hospitality Silent Auction Refreshments Brenda Proulx Melissa MacWilliams & Rebeccah Aube Lois Hoyt & Pat Aube Lauren Booth Bob Tripp & club members Mary Jo McCormack Jolene DiFazio Cindy Strumph Veterinarian on Call: Animal Emergency Clinic 739 Warren Ave., Portland, ME 207-878-3121 THERE IS LIMITED CRATING AVAILABLE AMERICAN KENNEL CLUB CERTIFICATION Permission has been granted by The American Kennel Club for the holding of these events under AKC rules and regulations. James P. Crowley, Secretary
REGULAR CLASSES OFFERED FOR BOTH TRIALS Novice A & B Open A & B Utility A & B OPITIONAL TITLING CLASSES OFFERED FOR BOTH TRIALS Beginner Novice A & B Graduate Novice Graduate Open Preferred Novice Preferred Open Preferred Utility OPITIONAL TITLING CLASSES OFFERED FOR SATURDAY TRIAL ONLY Veterans and Versatility JUDGES, 399 Farnum Pike, Smithfield, RI 02917, 215 Saint James Ave., Merchantville, NJ 08109 JUDGES AND CLASSES - SAT. SEPT. 22, 2018 Novice A Novice B Open A Open B Utility A Utility B Beginner Novice A & B Graduate Novice Graduate Open Preferred Novice Preferred Open & Utility Versatility Veterans Charles Macnatonio James Ashton James Ashton First Available JUDGES AND CLASSES - SUN. SEPT. 23, 2018 Novice A Novice B Open A Open B Utility A Utility B Beginner Novice A & B Graduate Novice Graduate Open Preferred Novice Preferred Open and Utility
MIXED BREED ENTRIES ACCEPTED IN RALLY & OBEDIENCE AT THESE TRAILS Exhibitors Please Note Each Obedience and Rally Trial are separate events. Entry fees apply for each event. Please enter jump heights on entry or you will go at the end of the class. RALLY CLASSES OFFERED Rally Novice A & B Rally Advanced A & B Rally Masters Rally Intermediate Rally Excellent A & B JUDGE Stephen P. Hersey, 46 Moulton Rd., Hampton, NH 03842 JUDGE AND CLASSES - SAT. SEPT. 22, 2018 SUN. SEPT. 23, 2018 Rally Novice A Rally Novice B Rally Intermediate Rally Advanced A Rally Advanced B Rally Excellent A Rally Excellent B Rally Masters Stephen P. Hersey will be judging all classes TRANSFER OF DOGS IN OBEDIENCE/RALLY CLASSES (Ch. 1 Sec. 16 of Obedience Regulations) The request for a transfer must be in writing and presented to the Obedience/Rally Secretary at least 30 minutes prior to the start of each trial. Transfers for Obedience/Rally may be approved, provided the next level class and judge is available and the class has not reached its limit. HOW TO USE ENTRY BLANKS Use one entry blank per dog only if information is exactly the same for each day. Please only list AKC recognized titles on your entry. Rally classes will go on a separate entry. Please remember to add jump heights on both obedience and rally entries or you will go to the end of the class. Also you must sign on page 2 or your entry will not be accepted.
OBEDIENCE TRIAL CLASS PRIZES ROSETTES All rosettes listed below are the same for both Obedience Trials Place Regular Classes Non-Regular Classes First Blue Rosette Rose Rosette Second Red Rosette Brown Rosette Third Yellow Rosette Light Green Rosette Fourth White Rosette Gray Rosette Obedience Trial Rosettes Highest Scoring Dog - Regular Classes Blue & Gold Rosette Highest Combined Score - Open B & Utility Blue & Green Rosette Highest Scoring Jr. Handler Green Rosette (16 or younger) Highest Scoring Sr. Handler Green Rosette (60 or older) TROPHIES The following trophies are offered in each Regular Obedience Class Novice A & B, Open A & B and Utility A & B First through Fourth Place First through Fourth Place SATURDAY Novice A: Evolution Totes Novice B: Flash Light Open A & B Canidae Treats Utility A & B: Toy SUNDAY Novice A & B: Big Biscuit Open A & B: Canidae Treats Utility A & B: Bag Dispenser The following trophies are offered for the Optional Titling Classes Preferred Novice, Preferred Open and Preferred Utility Beginner Novice A & B, Graduate Novice & Open, Versatility First through Fourth Place SATURDAY Beginner Novice A: Flash Light Beginner Novice B: Flash Light Graduate Novice: Hazard Light Graduate Open: Flash Light Preferred Novice: Hazard Light Preferred Open: Hazard Light Preferred Utility: Hazard Light Versatility: Evolution Tote Veterans: Rose Tugs
First through Fourth Place SUNDAY Beginner Novice A: Fleece Tug Beginner Novice B: Fleece Tug Graduate Novice: Fleece Tug Graduate Open: Water Bottles Preferred Novice: Woof Decal Preferred Open: Woof Decal Preferred Utility: Woof Decal A Green Qualifying Rosette will be awarded to all handler/dog teams who receive qualifying scores. SPECIAL TROPHIES - SATURDAY High in Trial (Regular Classes): Duffle Bag and Toy High Combined: Gas Card *High Scoring Senior Handler (60 years or older): Notebook *High Scoring Junior Handler (16 years or younger): Notebook High Combined Preferred: Plant New Title Ribbons for Regular Obedience: Donated by Telling Tails * Junior and Senior Handlers need to sign up before start of their Class HIGHEST SCORING PRIZES FOR REGULAR OBEDIENCE CLASSES High Scoring All American Kong Hippo Barbara Schwartz High Scoring Dalmation Kong Dumbbell Nanci Hayes High Scoring Poodle Tug Toy Brenda Proulx High Scoring Labrador Duck Squeek Toy Jane Miller High Scoring Irish Setter Kong Purple Ballistic Claire Marx High Scoring PWD Kony Flyer Brenda Proulx High Scoring Golden Retriever Dogzilla Set Lauren Booth and MaryJo McCormack High Scoring Aussie Lotus Ball Nicki Taylor OBEDIENCE CLASSES SPECIAL TROPHIES - SUNDAY High in Trial (Regular Classes): Sack Chair High Combined: Gas Card * High Scoring Senior Handler (60 years or older): Toiletry Bag * High Scoring Junior Handler (16 or younger): Toiletry Bag High Combined Preferred: Plant New Title Ribbons for Regular Obedience: Donated by Telling Tails Training Center * Junior and Senior Handlers need to sign up before start of their Class
HIGHEST SCORING PRIZES FOR REGULAR CLASSES High Scoring German Shepherd Dog Blue Glass Plate - SOC High Scoring JRT Buddy Glow Ball - SOC High Scoring Golden Retriever Double Tug Lauren Booth and MaryJo McCormack High Scoring Sheltie Flappy Tug - SOC High Scoring All American Tug Toy Brenda Proulx High Scoring Irish Setter Picture Frame Claire Marx High Scoring Border Collie Pride Bite Cow Nicki Taylor High Scoring PWD Picture Frame Brenda Proulx High Scoring Doberman Etched Bowl SOC BITCHES IN SEASON Refund of entry fees will be made for bitches in season after the close of the Trial if requested in writing and a veterinarian's certificate is submitted to the Obedience/Rally Secretary before the judging of the dog's first class has begun. RALLY TRIAL CLASS PRIZES ROSETTES Place Regular Classes Non-Regular Classes First Blue Rosette Rose Rosette Second Red Rosette Brown Rosette Third Yellow Rosette Light Green Rosette Fourth White Rosette Gray Rosette Rally Trial Rosettes High Combined Blue & Green Highest Scoring Triple Score Blue & Red A Green Qualifying Ribbon will be awarded to all handler/dog teams who receive qualifying scores in regular classes. SPECIAL TROPHIES SATURDAY The following trophies are offered in each Regular Rally Class Novice A & B, Intermediate, Advanced A & B, Excellent A & B and Masters First through Novice A & B: Toy Fourth Place Intermediate: Canidae Treats Advanced A & B: Canidae Treats Excellent A & B: Canidae Treats Masters: Canidae Treats High Combined Cooler Highest Scoring Triple Score Plant All New Rally Title Ribbons - Donated by Telling Tails Training Center Novice A Qualifiers Dog Cookies Jeremy Shaw
SPECIAL TROPHIES SUNDAY The following trophies are offered in each Regular Rally Class Novice A & B, Intermediate, Advanced A & B, Excellent A & B and Masters First through Novice A & B: Canidae Treats Fourth Place Intermediate: Big Biscuit Advanced A & B: Bag Dispenser Excellent A & B: Canidae Treats Masters: Big Biscuit High Combined Duffle Bag Highest Scoring Triple Score Plant All New Rally Title Ribbons - Donated by Telling Tails Training Center TROPHIES OF EQUAL VALUE MAY BE SUBSTITUTED AT THE CLUB'S DISCRETION OBEDIENCE AND RALLY CLASS PRIZE AWARD RULES Qualifying scores are required for all prizes except in Non-Regular Class. NOTE: To be eligible for either the Jr. Handler or Sr. Handler trophy you must register at the trophy table prior to the start of your Class. Anyone winning an award MUST be present at the end of each Trial in order to receive the award. Awards cannot be picked up by anyone other than the person winning the award. Awards not claimed at the end of each trial will become the property of Saccarappa Obedience Club, Inc.
NOTICE TO EXHIBITORS An event service fee of $1.50 and $.50 recording fee for the Obedience Classes and for the Rally Classes a $3.00 recording fee will be required for each dog entered applicable only to the first entry in each Trial. This fee is collected by Saccarappa Obedience Club, Inc. and paid to the American Kennel Club. (American Kennel Club Rule, Chapter 11, Section 2) Entry Fees for Obedience Classes and Rally Classes: First Entry in each Trial (incls. service and recording fees) $30.00 Additional Entry of same dog for regular and optional titling classes in each Trial $25.00 All non-regular obedience (Veterans) $25.00 Checks and Money Order payable in U. S. funds made out to Saccarappa Obedience Club, Inc. Mail Obedience Trial and Rally Classes entries and fees to: Mary Tripp, 561 Gore Road, Alfred, ME 04002 Please send express entries with no signature required. Jump heights for obedience and rally classes needed. A combined catalog will be published for the two Trials. Preordered catalogs are $5.00. Catalogs are $6.00 day of either Trial. See entry form for ordering in advance. CATALOG ADVERTISING FULL PAGE $25.00 HALF PAGE $15.00 ALL ADVERTISING MUST BE PREPAID AND SENT CAMERA READY BY AUGUST 30, 2018 to Lauren Booth 71 River Road Topsham, ME 04086 207-332-51630
"DOG" means either sex. Exhibitors should follow their veterinarians' recommendations to assure their dogs are free of internal and external parasites, any communicable diseases and have appropriate vaccinations. ERRORS: Owners are responsible for errors on entry forms. No refund will be made in event of such errors. ENTRY FEES: Will not be refunded if dog is absent, disqualified, excused by Veterinarian or Judge, or barred from competition by the Obedience Trial/Rally Committee. If because of riots, civil disturbances or other acts beyond the control of the management it is impossible to open or to complete the show, no refund fees will be made. ENTRIES: Telegraph, telephone, fax, e-mail and unsigned entries cannot be accepted. Entries not on official AKC entry forms or photocopies of entry forms without the agreement and rules on the reverse side of the official AKC entry form are not acceptable. Please send express entries with no signature required. HANDLERS: Handlers are responsible to be ready with his/her dog at ringside when required. Dogs not needed for further judging may be excused. There shall be no drilling nor intensive or corrective training of dogs on the show grounds or premises. CRATES ARE PERMITTED IN THE DESIGNATED AREA ONLY. SPACE FOR UNENTERED DOGS WILL NOT BE PROVIDED. NO OVERNIGHT PARKING ON SHOW GROUNDS. ALL DOGS/EQUIPMENT MUST BE OFF SHOW GROUNDS BY 5:00 P.M. SATURDAY AND 5:00 P.M. SUNDAY. Saccarappa Obedience Club, Inc., its' officers and members are not responsible for loss or damage to personal property of any exhibitor or spectator. THIS CLUB DOES NOT AGREE TO ARBITRATE CLAIMS AS SET FORTH ON THE OFFICIAL AKC ENTRY FORM FOR THESE EVENTS. ACCOMMODATIONS Best Western, Merry Manor - Rt. 1, So. Portland 207-774-6151 Holiday Inn - Exit 48 Maine Turnpike (dogs in smoking rooms only) 207-774-5601 Clarion Inn - 1230 Congress St., Portland (off interstate) 207-774-5611 Howard Johnson, 675 Main St., Exit 45 Maine Turnpike, So. Portland 207-775-5343 Holiday Inn Express - 303 Sable Oaks Dr., South Portland 207-775-3900 Be sure to check Motel's policy on animals when making your reservations and this is leaf season so make your reservation early.
RALLY ENTRY FORM 2018003803 OFFICIAL AMERICAN KENNEL CLUB ENTRY FORM 2018003804 Saccarappa Obedience Club, Inc. Sat. Sept, 22, 2018 - Sun. Sept. 23, 2018 Riverton Community Center Twenty 5th and Twenty 6th Trials Portland, ME Entry Fees: $30.00 for first entry of dog in each Trial (includes $1.50 AKC event service fee and $.50 AKC recording fee) and $25.00 for each additional entry of the same dog in each Trial. Non-regular classes are $25.00. Entries Close: 6:00 PM Wed., Sept. 5, 2018 at Trial Secretary's residence, after which time entries cannot be accepted, cancelled or substituted except as provided for in Chapter 11, Section 6 of the Rules Applying to Dog Shows. Mail Entries & Fees To: Mary Tripp, 561 Gore Road, Alfred, ME 04002. Checks and Money Order: Payable in U. S. fund to Saccarappa Obedience Club, Inc. Entries Fees: + pre-ordered catalog (5.00) = Total. Check One or Both - S AT. S EPT. 22 SUN. SEPT. 23. IMPORTANT Read Instructions on reverse side carefully before filling out. Numbers in the boxes indicate sections of the instructions I relevant to the information needed in that box (PLEASE PRINT). Next, be sure to read the Agreement and sign on the reverse. No form will be processed without your signature! Breed 4 Variety 1 Sex Rally Class 2,3 Jump Height Additional Rally Class 2,3 Additional Rally Class 2,3 Additional Rally Class 2,3 Name of Junior Handler (If Any) Junior Handler Number Full Name of Dog AKC 4 No. Enter number here Foreign Reg No. Place of Birth (Enter Country below) Do not print the country in catalog Date of Birth Breeder Sire Dam Actual Owner(s) (Please Print) Owner s Address City State/Prov Zip/Postal Code Country (if not USA) Telephone # Are you a new exhibitor? Yes No Email Address (An acknowledgement or receipt of entry may be sent to this email address) Name of Agent/Handler at the Show (If any) *** Be sure to read the Agreement and sign on the reverse. No form will be processed without your signature! ***
INSTRUCTIONS 1. (Variety) if you are entering a dog of breed in which there are varieties for show purposes, please designate the particular variety you are entering, i.e., Cocker Spaniel (solid color black, ASCOB, parti-color), Beagles (not exceeding 13 in., over 13 in. but not exceeding 15 in.), Dachshunds (longhaired, smooth, wirehaired), Collies (rough, smooth), Bull Terriers (colored, white), Manchester Terriers (standard, toy), Chihuahuas (smooth coat, long coat), English Toy Spaniels (King Charles and Ruby, Blenheim and Prince Charles), Poodles (toy, miniature, standard). 2. (Event Class) Consult the classification in this premium list. If the event class in which you are entering your dog is divided, then, in addition to designating the class, specify the particular division of the class in which you are entering your dog, i.e, A or B division. 3. A dog must be entered in the name of the person who actually owned it at the time entries for an event closed. If a registered dog has been acquired by a new owner it must be entered in the name of its new owner in any event for which entries closed after the date of acquirement, regardless of whether the new owner has received the registration certificate indicating that the dog is recorded in his/her name. State on entry form whether transfer application has been mailed to the AKC. (For complete rules, refer to Chapter 11, Section 3.) 4. Dogs listed in the AKC Canine Partners SM Program may be eligible to enter all-breed AKC Rally 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. Sire and Dam information shall remain blank for mixed breed entrants. AKC Rules, Regulations, Policies and Guidelines are available on the American Kennel Club website: www.akc.org 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. I (we) certify and represent that the dog entered is not a hazard to persons or other dogs. 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 person. I (we) agree that the determination of whether the injury is serious shall be made by the event veterinarian and is binding on me (us). 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: Telephone Email AOR999 (01/14) v1.45p Edit
OBEDIENCE ENTRY FORM 2018003801 OFFICIAL AMERICAN KENNEL CLUB ENTRY FORM 2018003802 Saccarappa Obedience Club, Inc. Sat. Sept. 22, 2018 - Sun. Sept. 23, 2018 Riverton Community Center Seventy 1st and Seventy 2nd Trials 1800 Forest Ave., Portland, ME Entry Fees: $30.00 for first entry of dog in each Trial (includes $1.50 AKC event service fee and $.50 AKC recording fee) and $25.00 for each additional entry of the same dog in each Trial. Nonregulary classes are $25.00. Entries Close: 6:00 PM Wed., Sept. 5, 2018 at Trial Secretary's residence, after which time entries cannot be accepted, cancelled or substituted, except as provided for in Chapter 11, Section 6 of the Rules Applying to Dog Shows. Mail Entries & Fees To: Mary Tripp, 561 Gore Road, Alfred, ME 04002. Checks and Money Order: Payable in U. S funds to Saccarappa Obedience Club, Inc. Entry Fees: + pre-ordered catalog (5.00) = Total Check One or Both - SAT. SEPT. 22 SUN. SEPT 23 ] IMPORTANT Read instructions on the reverse side carefully before filing out. Numbers in the boxes indication section of the instructions relevant to the information needed in that box (PLEASE PRINT). Next, be sure to read the Agreement and sign on the reverse. No form will be processed without your signature! Breed 4 Variety 1 Sex Obedience Class 2,3 Jump Height Additional Obedience Class 2,3 Additional Obedience Class 2,3 Additional Obedience Class 2,3 Name of Junior Handler (If Any) Junior Handler Number Full Name of Dog 4 AKC No. Enter number here Foreign Reg No. Place of Birth (Enter Country below) Do not print the country in catalog Date of Birth Breeder Sire Dam Actual Owner(s) (Please Print) Owner s Address City State/Prov Zip/Postal Code Country (if not USA) Telephone # Are you a new exhibitor? Yes No Email Address (An acknowledgement or receipt of entry may be sent to this email address) Name of Agent/Handler at the Show (If any) *** Be sure to read the Agreement and sign on the reverse. No form will be processed without your signature! ***
INSTRUCTIONS 1. (Variety) if you are entering a dog of breed in which there are varieties for show purposes, please designate the particular variety you are entering, i.e., Cocker Spaniel (solid color black, ASCOB, parti-color), Beagles (not exceeding 13 in., over 13 in. but not exceeding 15 in.), Dachshunds (longhaired, smooth, wirehaired), Collies (rough, smooth), Bull Terriers (colored, white), Manchester Terriers (standard, toy), Chihuahuas (smooth coat, long coat), English Toy Spaniels (King Charles and Ruby, Blenheim and Prince Charles), Poodles (toy, miniature, standard). 2. (Event Class) Consult the classification in this premium list. If the event class in which you are entering your dog is divided, then, in addition to designating the class, specify the particular division of the class in which you are entering your dog, i.e, A or B division. 3. A dog must be entered in the name of the person who actually owned it at the time entries for an event closed. If a registered dog has been acquired by a new owner it must be entered in the name of its new owner in any event for which entries closed after the date of acquirement, regardless of whether the new owner has received the registration certificate indicating that the dog is recorded in his/her name. State on entry form whether transfer application has been mailed to the AKC. (For complete rules, refer to Chapter 11, Section 3.) 4. Dogs listed in the AKC Canine Partners SM Program may be eligible to enter all-breed AKC Obedience 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. Sire and Dam information shall remain blank for mixed breed entrants. AKC Rules, Regulations, Policies and Guidelines are available on the American Kennel Club website: www.akc.org 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. I (we) certify and represent that the dog entered is not a hazard to persons or other dogs. 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 person. I (we) agree that the determination of whether the injury is serious shall be made by the event veterinarian and is binding on me (us). 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: Telephone Email AO9999 (01/14) v1.45p Edit