The Lowestoft Dog Agility Display Team The longest established Dog Display Team in the UK! Entertaining audiences since 1964 Factsheet 2019 www.lowestoftdogteam.co.uk
The Lowestoft Dog Agility Display Team www.lowestoftdogteam.co.uk Arena Requirements In order to carry out a safe and effective display we require a minimum amount of space, but prefer to have more if possible. Access is required for one car and the equipment trailer to a point within, or immediately adjacent to, the arena. Our preference is for the trailer and perhaps the towing vehicle to remain within, and across one end of, the arena for the duration of the display or until the end of arena activities. Our displays are best viewed from both sides and across the end opposite to our trailer. Some of the equipment is rather heavy and we prefer to minimise the distance it is carried. On site parking spaces will also be needed for up to 12 team members vehicles, a position in the shade would be appreciated if at all possible. The minimum arena dimensions are 45 m X 25 m (150 ft X 80 ft) The trailer and towing vehicle are 8.3 metres long, 1.7 m wide & 2.36 m high. If there is a height barrier at the venue, the trailer needs sufficient clearance. The arena should have a reasonably smooth grass surface and have barriers around or be roped-off to keep the audience clear of the dogs and handlers, who will be moving rather quickly at certain times during the routine. We do not want any accidents to dogs, handlers or members of the public! Commentary We provide a lively and entertaining commentary with our displays and can supply our own portable PA system if required. If your event has PA covering the venue it would be preferable for us to use that. If there is a radio microphone (or a fixed mike at a suitable vantage point our commentator needs to see the whole arena) so much the better. We also request that, as much asis possible, any other noises, such as loud music or sudden sharp noises, be constrained for the duration of the display(s). Insurance & Safety The team has public liability insurance, a copy of which along with our Risk Assessment will be available for event organisers. Copies of these documents will always accompany the equipment trailer. The team will have with them at events both First Aid and Hygiene Kits as well as Fire Extinguishers (Water type) and additional water in containers for the prevention of fire spreading to grass from fire jumps. All of the team handlers carry poo bags to clean up should there be any accidents. Contact details Website www.lowestoftdogteam.co.uk email lowestoftdogteam@aol.com Telephone 01502 581452 Mobile/Text 07810 708716 Page 2 (of 9)
Meet The A Team Dogs 2019 Austin Blythe Darcy Delia Finley Jazz Lottie Luna Mayhem Millie Oreo Pepper Spirit Twix Page 3 (of 9)
Testimonials (These are all extracts from genuine emails from various event organisers and the public who have seen our displays) Hi firstly I d like to say how much I enjoyed your display in Lowestoft today. Thank you all so much for a SPLENDID display at our fete, it was much enjoyed by all!! Many thanks for your most entertaining and enjoyable performance at our fete. I hope this date is still clear in your diary as you have been a very popular show in the main ring. Please pass on our thanks to your team and the dogs it was a joy to watch. Hope to see you again next year. We so much enjoyed your display this year we would love to invite you again! Our Fete next year will be on Saturday 3rd July, please can we book you? We certainly had a lot of good reports from last year and everyone enjoyed the show. After your very successful appearance at this year's rally we would like to invite your team back again next year. We had a great time watching the display you must all work very hard to get to this standard. The public and all competitors so enjoy your displays and all are impressed at the standard of training to get your dogs to complete all their events. Doubtless one of our 'star turns' last year, and I know you will be again this year You supplied us last year with a very entertaining and much liked show, we are in the process of organising the date of our village fete for this year, and would like you to attend again. We are all really looking forward to seeing the show. My team was impressed by your shows and we'd love to be able to work with you again given the opportunity. Thought your show at Stowmarket Carnival yesterday was great. We also watched the displays e.g., The Lowestoft Dog Agility these were brilliant! Thank you for putting on such a good display. It was really enjoyable. The comments from the public were extremely positive. Many thanks for a very successful contribution - everyone I spoke to loved "the dogs". I and the Rally Committee would be delighted for you to join us again on both days of next year's rally "We are looking forward to seeing you again at Norfolk in August. Well done over the weekend and what a fantastic display you put on." Congratulations on a great display today in Kessingland! We really enjoyed it, the dogs are adorable. "Thank you for another great display. always a crowd pleaser!" Great show again this year - we'd expect no less!!!! Huge thanks to all of you. Page 4 (of 9)
Bookings for 2019 Dates May Sun 12th Sun 19th Bank Hol Mon 27th June Sat 1st July Sun 28th August Sun 25th September Sun 1st Event Dogs Trust Fun Day, Snetterton Paws in the Park, Bury St Edmunds Downham Market Carnival Woolpit Steam Rally Suffolk Dog Day, Helmingham Hall Scouts & Car Rally, Beeston Regis, Norfolk Brampton Plough Day Sat & Sun 21st & 22nd Grand Henham Steam Rally Above information as at 01/01/2019 WOOLPIT STEAM Warren Farm, Wetherden, Suffolk. IP14 3JX
2018 Events attended Dates Event Status Venue May Sat 19th The Steam & Vintage Show (Sat only) Stonham Barns, IP14 6AT June Sat 2nd Woolpit Steam (Saturday only) Warren Farm, Wetherden, IP14 3JX 1200 &1600 Sun 3rd Dogs Trust Fun Day Completed Dogs Trust Centre, Snetterton Sun 10th Strutt Your Mutt Completed Wood Farm Barn, Benacre, Suffolk NR34 7BL Sat 16th Bishop s Stortford Carnival Fun Day Completed Sworders Field, Bishop s Stortford, CM23 2EL Sat 30th Oulton Park Care Home Completed Mini display - fete July Sun 29th Suffolk Dog Day Completed Helmingham Hall, IP14 6EF August Sat 11th Brainwave Charity Event Completed Camps Heath, Lowestoft Sun 19th Craft & Country Fair Completed Magpie Centre, Wallington Hall, South Runcton, Norfolk, PE33 0EP Sun 26th Scouts Fete & Classic Car Completed Beeston Regis, NR27 9QZ Rally September Sun 2nd Brampton Plough Day Completed Brampton, Beccles, Suffolk. Sat 15th & Sun 16th Grand Henham Steam Rally Completed Henham Park, NR34 8AN The A Team Sponsors http://www.preventfirelimited.co.uk/default.asp Page 6 (of 9)
RENEWAL SCHEDULE Policy Number KC0001098 0003300 INSURANCE DETAILS Period of insurance : Underwritten by : From14 14/10/2015 /10/2018 to 13/10/2019 13/10/2016Both days inclusive Hiscox Underwriting Ltd on behalf of the insurers listed for each section of the policy INSURED DETAILS Insured : Additional insureds : Description of activities: Happy Paws Dog Training Society Incorporating The Lowestoft Dog Agility Display Team There are no Additional Insureds on this policy Canine club or society registered with the Kennel Club or Flyball club registered with the British General terms and conditions wording : 12107 WD-HSP-UK-KC-GTC(1) WD-ISP-UK-KC The General terms and conditions apply to this policy in conjunction with the specific wording detailed in each section below KENNEL CLUBS SCHEME PUBLIC AND PRODUCTS LIABILITY Section wording 12108 WD-HSP-UK-KC-GL(1) Insurer Hiscox Insurance Company Limited Limit of indemnity Limit applies to 2,500,000 each and every occurrence, defence costs in addition, other` than for pollution or for products to which a single aggregate policy limit including defence costs applies Excess 250 Excess applies to each and every claim for property damage only Geographical limits England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland, the Isle of Man and the Channel Islands Applicable courts England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland, the Isle of Man and the Channel Islands Special Limits Criminal defence costs Pollution defence costs (included within and not in addition to the overall limit/amount insured above) 100,000 in the aggregate 100,000 in the aggregate What is not covered Claims first brought in the USA are not covered Endorsements 6193.0 Claims against members exclusion Public and products liability: endorsements Clause 6193.0 Claims against members exclusion The following is deleted from What is covered: Claims against members If, as a result of any member s activities at any meeting, function, event, training session or show organised by you or in which you take part, a claim for: a. bodily injury or property damage occurring during the period of insurance; b. personal injury or denial of access committed during the period of insurance, is brought against such member (including a claim brought by another member but not a claim brought by you), we will indemnify that member against the sums they have to pay as compensation. However, we will not make any payment for any claim for bodily injury to any person arising out of and in the course of their employment under a contract of service or apprenticeship with that member. We will also pay defence costs but we will not pay costs for any part of a claim not covered by this section. The following is added to What is not covered, B.: Claims against members 5. any claim brought against a member. Page 7 (of 9)
The Lowestoft Dog Agility Display Team www.lowestoftdogteam.co.uk Risk Assessment Agility Team Displays Hazard Possible slip/trip hazard over agility equipment Persons at Risk The team when putting out and taking in equipment. Members of the public, other trade stand staff and show staff/organisers if equipment left around the perimeter of the arena when more than one display is carried out at the same show on the same day Vehicles Persons at Ris Members of the team, all other persons in attendance at event Hazard Controls to Minimize Risk: Team asked to make sure equipment is not left within the walkway of team members that are not aware of it being there. Team asked to make sure equipment left within the outer boundary of the arena. Team asked to not place tyre jumps on their sides, when left between displays in outer perimeter, with legs protruding upwards Team Drivers asked to keep a special look out when driving in and out of the show's ground. Vehicles, especially the main trailer towing vehicle, to display hazard lights when entering and exiting the ring and leaving the showground. Team asked to keep a special look-out for pedestrians and property if manoeuvring trailer by hand Manual handling Persons at Risk Team Members Team members asked, wherever possible to keep manual handling to a minimum. Wherever possible, towing vehicle to bring trailer into the arena for the purpose of loading and unloading the equipment. Team members shown the correct procedure for lifting e.g. bend knees, straight back. Team members told wherever possible to use two to lift heavier pieces of equipment e.g. tunnels, dog walk ramps and minimum of 4 team members when manually moving the trailer Dogs engaging with the public Persons at Risk All persons in attendance at the event Only well trained dogs, where there is no known or foreseeable risk to the public, to be in the team. Display to be held only within an arena which is not less than an absolute minimum of 120ft x 75ft (37m x 23m). Dogs to be kept on a lead at all times other than during the display. Dogs to engage with the public only under the careful guidance of the dog handler Fire Jump stands (Fire hazard) Persons at Risk All persons in attendance at the event See specific Risk Assessment - Fire Jumps, Fuel storage and application, Fire Prevention & Extinction. Risk Assessment - Public Agility Displays - 24/05/16 -Page 1 of 1 Page 8 (of 9)
Risk Assessment Fire Jumps, Fuel storage and application, Fire Prevention & Extinction. Fire Jumps - general handling safety Persons at risk Team members and dogs, Audiences, other event participants/attendees. Fuel Mixture - storage, handling and application Persons at risk Team members Fire Jumps and use of Fire Extinguishers Persons at risk Team members and dogs Fire jumps to be assembled & their feet tightly secured prior to their placement within the arena. Fire jumps to be kept at safe points within the arena until they are required to be re-positioned, when they should be suitably aligned (for safety) and their stability on the ground confirmed. Fire Jumps cabinet door to be kept closed at all times whenever trailer is unattended. Fuel Mixture application containers to be stored in a closed metal box, with Flammable Liquid labels, until ready for use in fuel application. Metal box to be open only when fuel application is carried out and must be secured closed prior to ignition of fire jumps. Fuel to be applied only by nominated, trained and competent team members. Ignition equipment to be stored in a (separate) suitable metal container except when needed and, when ignited, must be kept a safe distance from fuel containers and fire jumps until completion of fuel application is confirmed. 6 litre Fire Extinguishers to be replenished, serviced and maintained only by Prevent Fire Limited. Fire Extinguishers (at least 2 qty) to be available in close proximity to the positioned fire jumps, prior to the application of fuel. No naked lights to be used in the vicinity of the fire jumps during fuel application. Trained member of the team to stand-by, with extinguisher(s) close to and observing fire jumps, dogs and handlers. Dog handlers to take care when running near to fire, especially in conditions of cross winds. Fires to be extinguished as soon as is practical once all participating dogs and handlers have completed the jumps. Fire jumps to be double-checked for complete extinction and to remain in place until cool. Fire extinguishers must not be aimed at, or in the vicinity of, either people or animals except in the interest of their safety - ie the extinction of fire or in extreme situations, cooling. Fire Prevention Persons at risk Whenever grass is dry around the area where the fire jumps are deployed, water to be liberally sprinkled around the base of each fire jump, prior to their ignition. Team members, Audiences, other event participants/attendees. http://www.preventfirelimited.co.uk/default.asp Risk Assessment - Fire Jumps, Fuel storage and application, Fire Prevention & Extinction. Version 6 22/11/2014 Page 1 of 1 Page 9 (of 9)