Rogue Canine Agility, Inc. Presents a NADAC DOG AGILITY TRIAL April 5-7, 2019 Seven Feathers Event Center Jackson County Fairgrounds 1 Peninger Road, Central Point, Oregon 97502 Judge: Roger Coor, Phoenix, AZ Classes Offered (in tentative class order): Friday: Tunnelers, Touch N Go, Weavers Saturday: Touch NGo, Standard (2 rounds), Chances, Weavers, Jumpers Sunday: Jumpers, Chances, Standard (2 rounds), Tunnelers Categories: Proficient and Skilled Divisions: Standard, Veterans, and Junior Handlers Entry limited to 350 runs w/jumps per day, 500 runs total per day Opening Postmark Date: Friday, Feb. 1, 2019 Closing Postmark Date: Monday, April 1 or when limit is met. Day-to-day move-ups will be accepted at this trial. First dog on the line Fri: 1:00 PM; Sat and Sun: 8 AM We will be using a white board for workers. Please volunteer often! Trial Chair: Jill Bonifield 541-301-1778 e-mail: jillbonifield8@gmail.com Trial Secretary: Liz Biggs 541-582-8801 e-mail: Chief Scorekeeper: Chief Course Builders: Awards: Raffle: Chief Ring Steward: nugget@mrnugget.com Jill Bonifield and Liz Biggs Randy Roberts and Brent Biggs TBD Darla Jochum and Bev Fuller TBD E-mail questions and changes to Jill or Liz: jillbonifield8@gmail.com or nugget@mrnugget.com MEASUREMENT: Dogs under 18, entered in Proficient, and without a permanent height cards must be measured before they run. Dogs entered in Skilled do not have to be measured. Permanent height card measurements will be available during the weekend. The Trial Secretary will contact you if measurement is necessary. CONFIRMATIONS will be emailed. If by Monday, April 1, you do not receive notification from the trial secretary, contact her at nugget@mrnugget.com or by phone (541-582-8801). We will accept written (email OK) changes to your entry until 4 PM, Monday, April 1. There will be no changes for entry errors at the trial (move-ups will be accepted for runs on Saturday and Sunday). Check your dog's NADAC registration number on your confirmation as soon as you receive it; also check the copy of the results posted at the trial. Report any errors to the Trial Secretary immediately. NON-JUMPING CLASSES VETERAN or DISABLED HANDLER: Handlers who are 60 years or older, or who have a disability that restricts mobility, may choose to enter the nonjumping classes as a Veteran Handler and receive 10% more standard course time. This option is for Veteran/ Disabled handlers in the non-jumping classes only. The Veteran/Disabled Handler division is designed for handlers who, due to age or impairment, are mobility limited and need extra time to guide their canine partners through an agility course. When entering as a Veteran/Disabled Handler, you must enter all dogs in all classes for the entire trial in this Division and must jump 4 lower than your Proficient, Standard Division jump height requires. In the non-jumping classes, dogs will be scored and placed with their Standard Division jump height SHOW COMMITTEE
SKILLED AND PROFICIENT CATEGORIES: Dogs must be entered in either the Skilled or the Proficient category. A dog may not be entered in Skilled one day and Proficient on another day. Dogs may enter the Skilled or Proficient category in the Standard, Veteran, or Junior Handler Division. If you enter the Skilled category, you must enter your dog one jump height (4 ) lower than your dog s Standard jump height. (Four inches will remain the minimum jump height.) Dogs are allotted the standard course time for, and are scored and placed, in the jump height entered. NEW! As of January-2014: Dogs must be entered in the Veterans Division after their 9th birthday. Dogs must be entered in the Skilled Category, Veterans Division after their 12th birthday. LEVELS: Points earned at a higher level of a class, prior to the completion of the lower level title, will not be recorded by NADAC for future use. If a dog earns points in a level of a class that they are not eligible to title in, those points will not be added to the dog's records. AWARDS: Purple flat ribbons will be awarded for qualifying runs. Ribbons will be awarded for 1st through 6th place in each jump height in Novice classes. Ribbons will be awarded for 1st through 4th place for each jump height and class for all other levels. Chances is pass/no pass and thus no placement ribbons will be awarded. RESULTS: The Trial Secretary will send results directly after the trial. If there are errors, please report them to the Trial Secretary immediately. The Trial Secretary then submits results to NADAC, which records and uploads them to the Points section of www.nadacforum.com within two weeks after the NADAC office receives them from the club. Please accept the responsibility to review those results, and check that your registration number and qualifying points, as reported by the club, are correct. Join the Forum by going to www.nadacforum.com and submitting your request. If you find an error in the reporting of your dog s qualifying points or registration number, please contact the Trial Secretary, who is responsible for correcting any errors and informing NADAC. CONTAINERIZED TRIAL: This is a containerized trial. Food or a small noiseless toy may be carried into the ring in your pocket provided it is contained in a Ziplock bag or small container such as a pill bottle. The container may not be visible in the ring or within 10 feet of the ring. You may not indicate to your dog that you have this item on you, i.e. by patting your pocket. The container may not be removed from your pocket until you are at least 10 feet outside the ring. All food and toys must be contained at the trial and none may be left lying about loose. This policy has been implemented to reduce the possibility of dogs fighting over loose food or toys; diminish dogs dragging their handlers back to wherever they left their food. DIRECTIONS to JACKSON COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS From I-5 (heading north or south) take exit 33 at Central Point. Central Point is two miles north of Medford. Head east and turn left at the Peninger Lane signal light. For day parking, enter at the first gate, and for camping, continue on to Gate 5 (Livestock Gate) to enter the grounds, and follow signs to the SEVEN FEATHERS EVENT CENTER (Compton Arena)! This is a heated, indoor arena with a packed dirt surface. We wish to be welcomed back, so PLEASE... Pick up after your dog! Keep your dog on leash when not competing! Do not smoke in buildings or arena! Keep your dogs and children under control! ACCOMMODATIONS Motels that Accept Well Behaved Dogs: Host Hotel: Quality Inn: 1950 Biddle Road, Medford, OR 97504. 541-779-0050. RCA trial rate is $80 per night and dog fees are waived. Must mention RCA NADAC trial at the expo center to get this rate. Brookside Inn and Suites: 2020 Leigh Way, White City, OR 97503. 541-826-0800. Horizon Inn: 1154 E. Barnett Rd, Medford, OR 97504. 800-452-2255 or 541-779-5085. Take Exit 27 from I-5. Hotel is just to the east and is across the street from a fenced dog park Motel 6 South: 950 Alba Drive, Medford, OR 97504. 541-773-4290. Allows one small dog. Motel 6 North: 2400 Biddle Road, Medford, OR 97504. 541-779-0550. Allows one small dog. Holiday Inn Express: 285 S. Peninger Rd., Central Point, OR 97502. 541-423-1010. RV CAMPING is available on the premises at a cost of $38 per night. NEW PROCESS: Reservation form for onsite Expo camping, must be received with a separate check made to RCA by March 28, 2019 in advance of the trial. If you want to camp at the RV Park instead, that must be reserved through the Jackson County Southern Oregon RV Park. Website: https://www.sunrisereservations.com/campground/southern+oregon+rv+park FOOD: There is a food vendor on site and Fast food service within a mile of the Fairgrounds. VETERINARIAN NEW LOCATION: Southern Oregon Veterinary Specialty. Open 24 hours a day. 4001 Biddle Road, Central Point, OR 97502. 541-282-7711
THE MANAGEMENT will not be responsible for the loss or damage to any dog exhibited, or for the possessions of any exhibitor, whether the result was by accident or any other cause. It is distinctly understood that every dog at this event is in the care and custody and control of his owner or handler during the entire time the dog is on the show premises. Any exhibitor whose dogs and/or children create unnecessary disturbances or repeatedly engage in unsafe or disruptive behavior may, at the discretion of the organizing committee, be asked to leave the show site. In such case, no refund of fees paid will be made. NOTICE TO EXHIBITORS This trial is sanctioned by the North American Dog Agility Council (NADAC). Please refer to www.nadac.com for a full explanation of all NADAC rules and up to date information. Exhibitors, through submission of their entry, acknowledge that they are knowledgeable of NADAC rules and regulations and relevant RCA policies, including but not limited to the following rules regarding entry, and agree to abide by all rules in effect at the time of this trial. Please note that NADAC trials should provide a safe and fun environment for both exhibitors and their dogs. Aggressive dogs will not be tolerated and will be excused from the trial. Dogs must be registered and have a valid registration number before entries will be accepted. Dogs can be registered online to immediately receive a permanent registration number: http://nadac.com/afrm/dogregfrm.asp A copy of the current Exhibitor s Handbook may be downloaded for free from the NADAC website. Or Exhibitors may request a hard copy of the current Exhibitor Handbook by sending $5 to: North American Dog Agility Council, 24605 Dodds Road, Bend, OR 97701. Exhibitors may contact NADAC at info@nadac.com with general questions or for information. All dogs must be on leash when not competing in the ring. No leads, collars, food, toys, or other aids or devices will be permitted on the course at any time except where NADAC rules permit treats or small toys to be concealed inside a container such as a Ziploc bag inside the handler s pocket so it is not visible to people or to the dog. There will be a $25 service charge for returned checks. Payment in full of entry fees and service charges shall be made by money order or cash before the first date of competition listed in this premium. 100% of entry fees will be refunded if requested before or on the closing date. After the closing date, up to 24 hours before the trial, injured or ill handlers or injured, ill or in-heat dogs will receive a refund, less a $20 handling fee. Verification from a doctor or vet may be requested. There will be no refunds in the event that a dog and/or handler is dismissed from competition, regardless of the reason for dismissal. There will be no refunds for withdrawals requested on or after the first competition date listed in this premium, regardless of the reason No entry fee will be refunded if the trial cannot open or be completed by reason of riots, civil disturbances, fire, acts of God, public emergency, act of a public enemy, or any other cause beyond the control of the organizing committee. Exhibitors are advised that other public and private events may occur within the fairgrounds complex on the same dates as this trial. To ensure the continued availability of this site, exhibitors must conduct themselves in a responsible and respectful manner. Running order will be determined at the club's discretion. An attempt will be made to separate runs for handlers with more than one dog in a class. AGREEMENT The person who signs this agreement represents that he/she is authorized to enter into this agreement on behalf of both exhibitor and the owner of entered dog. In consideration of acceptance of this entry: 1.1 As used here, NADAC means North American Dog Agility Council, its members, officers, employees, show chairs, show committees and agents. 1.2 Exhibitor/owner agrees to abide by the rules and regulations of NADAC and any other rules and regulations appearing in the premium for this event. 1.3 Exhibitor/owner certifies that the entered dog is not a hazard to persons, dogs or property and that the entered dog s rabies vaccination is current in accordance with the requirement of the state in which the dog resides. 1.4 Exhibitor/owner acknowledges all hazards presented by the event and the event premises, including but not limited to, the condition of the fields, floors, stairways, halls, lighting, security measures or lack of, electrical appliances, fitting, show rings, parking areas and the presence of unfamiliar animals and people; exhibitor and owner assume the risk of any harm arising from these. 1.5 Exhibitor/owner releases NADAC (including NADAC officers, employees and members), RCA (including its officers directors, members, and event organizing committee), and Jackson County (including its officers, agents, and employees) and will defend them and hold them harmless from all present and future loss, injury, damage, claims, demands and liabilities involving the entered dog, the event or event premises. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing hold harmless provisions, exhibitor/owner hereby specifically assumes sole responsibility for and agree to indemnify and save 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 afore-mentioned parties for damages because of bodily injuries, including death, at any time in consequences of my (our) participation in this event, howsoever such injury or death 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. I. In consideration of the acceptance of the entry, I/we certify that I/we have knowledge of, and are familiar with, and agree to abide by the rules and regulations of NADAC and RCA in effect at the time of this trial, and by any additional rules and regulations as approved by NADAC and RCA for this trial. I/We further agree by our signature on the official entry form of this premium to be bound by this agreement.
Rogue Canine Agility NADAC Trial April 5-7, 2019 Entries open by postmark date on Friday, Feb. 1 & close by postmark date on Monday, April 1 or when limit is met. Checks payable to Rogue Canine Agility. Send to: RCA C/O Jill Bonifield 1776 So. Obenchain Rd., Eagle Point, 97524 OWNER: DOG: Name: CALL NAME Date of Birth Address NADAC NUMBER Height at Withers City/State/Zip Handler, if not owner Breed Email Phone (of course your dog has a phone!!) Sex NEW! As of January-2014: Dogs must enter the Veterans Division after their 9th birthday. Dogs must enter the Skilled Category, Veterans Division after their 12th birthday. PROFICIENT Standard Division jump height 8 12 16 20 Vet Dog/Vet Handler/Junior Handler jump height 4 8 12 16 16 SKILLED Standard Division jump height 4 8 12 16 Vet Dog/Vet Handler/Junior Handler jump height 4 4 8 12 NOTE: In the Skilled category, your dog s Standard jump height is 4 lower than its Proficient Standard jump height. Please check boxes in EACH category below: Class Division Level: Chances Jumpers Regular (2 Rounds per day Sat and Sun) Touch n Go Tunnelers Weavers Novice Level: Open Division, Level, AND Day Level: Elite Day /1 /2 /1 /2 Number of runs is per household. Entries for multiple dogs must be received & paid for in the same transaction. 1-6 runs: $12.00 per run; 7-12: 11.50 per run; 13-18: 11.00 per run; 19 and over: 10.50 per run. Number of runs for this dog: x $ = $ STUDENT RATE: $6.00 per run = $ I/We have read, understood, and acknowledge the Agreement on p. 3 of this premium. (Entry not valid unless signed, dated, and submitted with correct fees.) OWNER/EXHIBITOR: DATE: Parent or Legal Guardian of Junior Handler: 4
OVERNIGHT PARKING RESERVATION FORM PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE, WRITE LEGIBLY (and send in hard copy with entry) Name: Phone number: Address: City, State, Zip Code: Type of Vehicle: License # and State: Friday Saturday $38 per night. Make check payable to RCA. If you want to camp at the RV Park instead, that must be reserved through the Jackson County Southern Oregon RV Park. Website: https://www.sunrisereservations.com/campground/southern+oregon+rv+park 5