TDAA Agility Trial February 7,8, and 9, 2014 at Canine Sports Academy 30217 Santa Fe Avenue Norman, OK 73072 CLASSES OFFERED: Friday (S-T): Standard (1 round: B-I-S) Saturday (T-S): Game, Standard (2 rounds: B-I-S, then S-I-B), Game Sunday (S-T): Game, Standard (2 rounds: B-I-S, then S-I-B), Game **If time allows we will offer add-ons on Friday and Saturday at $8 per run.** JUDGE: Lyn Johnson This trial is indoors, climate-controlled, and has a 3/8 inch custom matted floor. IMPORTANT! ENTRIES ARE LIMITED TO 50 DOGS. DAY OF TRIAL ENTRIES WILL BE ACCEPTED AT $15 PER RUN, $12.50 PER RUN WITH ADVANCE NOTICE. THE SECRETARY MUST BE NOTIFIED OF YOUR ENTRY BY EMAIL NO LATER THAN BY FEB 3, 2014 TO RECEIVE THE DISCOUNTED RATE. 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 at http://www.k9tdaa.com AGILITY TRIAL COMMITTEE: Trial Chairperson: Sara Brown, aras747@yahoo.com Trial Secretary: Jeanette Bider, PO Box 565, Norman OK 73070-0565, cjbider@gmail.com EQUIPMENT: The following is a list of obstacles to be used at this trial: A-Frame (6 8 ramp with slats), Dogwalk (8 without slats and rubber surface), Teeter (8 board without slats), 16 diameter Closed (Tunnel barrel style with 8 chute), 16 diameter Tunnels,Table (34 X 34 ), Tire Jump, Weave Poles (24 ), Single and Winged Jumps. WARM-UPS: A warm up area, consisting of a regulation agility jump, shall be provided for all exhibitors.
SCHEDULE: Friday building will be open from 4PM for set up, Judge s briefing 5PM, first dog on the line at 5:30PM. Saturday building opens at 7:30AM, first dog on the line at 8:30AM. Sunday building opens at 7:30AM, first dog on the line at 8:30AM. GAMES DESCRIPTIONS: Sat AM Tag 10: Teams must accumulate as many sets of 10 points, performing the tag obstacle between each set, in the time allowed. Sat PM Tunnel Snooker: This is a two part game. In the opening sequence the team must perform a red tunnel then a numbered obstacle. All tunnels must be performed but only once each, then the team moves on to the numbered course for the second part. Sun AM Dot to Dot: This is a point accumulation game. The object is to collect points from dot to dot; dots being the contacts. Sun PM Jumper CDS: This is a numbered jumpers course in which bonus points will be earned if the dog successfully performs the distance challenges. Further games information will be available at the trial MOVE-UPS: Move-ups prior to the trial may be submitted by email to the trial secretary before Friday October 5th. Day of trial move-ups will be accepted in the morning before the first briefing and must be in writing. OBSTACLE FAMILIARIZATION: Obstacle familiarization will take place each day prior to the judges briefing. AWARDS: Ribbons will be awarded for 1st through 3rd in each jump height in each class. Light blue ribbons will be awarded to all dogs receiving a qualifying score. Dogs may receive placement ribbons without qualifying. FEO (For Exhibition Only) runs will be offered in Standard classes. Title rosettes will be awarded to all dogs receiving a TDAA, TAM and TMAG titles at this event. Full size TACh bars and large title rosettes also to be given for TACh. Awards will be given for High Scoring dogs in each height class, veteran dog and rescue dog. FOOD Food will be available on site both Saturday and Sunday lunches for $5 per day. You re welcome to bring your own food. Sonic, McDonalds and Libby s Cafe are all within 3 miles of the Academy. ENTRY ELIGIBILITY This trial is open to all dogs over the age of 12 months, measuring 17 inches or less, 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. At this time we cannot accommodate dogs running at the 2 jump height. 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. Entry fees will not be refunded in the event that a dog is absent, disqualified, excused, or barred from competition by action of the show committee. Withdrawals will be refunded if made at least one week prior to the event. It is expressly understood that exhibitors alone are responsible for the behavior of their dog(s) and / or children. Any exhibitor whose dog(s) and / or children create unnecessary disturbances or repeatedly engage in unsafe or disruptive
behavior may, at the discretion of the show committee, be asked to leave the show site. In that case, no refund of any fees paid will be made. Competitors and spectators are expected to keep the grounds clean. Please pick up after your dogs at the trial site and hotel. All dogs must be on leash at all times except when using the warm up area or in the agility ring. No entry fee will be refunded if the trial cannot open or be completed by reason of riots, civil disturbances, fire, an act of God, public emergency, act of a public enemy or any other cause beyond the control of the organizing committee. Exhibitors are responsible for complete, accurate and legible information on entry forms; illegible or incomplete entries cannot be entered in the show. Due to limited crating space ex-pens will NOT be allowed and crates must be stacked if possible. Food and toys are not permitted in the course area and handlers are not allowed to use whistles or their instruments or devices Exhibitors are responsible for being at the ring gate when it is their turn to run. Choke collars, pinch collars, electric and dummy electric collars are prohibited at the show. Unsportsmanlike conduct, including rough handling or misconduct of any kind, will result in excusal from the ring. ACCOMMODATIONS THAT ACCEPT WELL BEHAVED DOGS Please check with the motels about their dog policy as some have restrictions and some charge a few. Please be courteous and clean up after your dogs so we may use these motels again. La Quinta Inn & Suites Norman 930 Ed Noble Pkwy, Norman, OK 73072 (From I35 Exit 108 Lindsay) 405-579-4000 La Quinta Inn & Suites Moore 2140 Riverwalk Drive, Moore, OK 73160 (From I35, Exit 116, 19 th St) 405-759-7700 Motel 6 Norman 1016 26 th Ave, NW, Norman, OK 73069 (From I35, Exit 110, Robinson St.) 405-701-3300 Baymont Inn & Suites Oklahoma City South 8315 S. I-35, Oklahoma City, OK 73134 (From I-35, Exit 121A from North or Exit 120 from South) 405-631-8661 Holiday Inn of Norman 1000 N Interstate Drive, Norman, OK 73072 (From I-35, Exit 110, Robinson St.) Pet fee required. 405-364-2882 Days Inn of Norman 609 N. Interstate Dr, Norman, OK 73069 (From I-35, Exit 110, Robinson St.) Pet fee required. 405-360-4380 Quality Inn Norman 100 SW 26 th St, Norman, OK 73069 (From I-35, Exit 109, Main St East) Pet fee required. 405-364-5554 Best Western Norman 2841 S Classen Blvd, Norman, OK 73071 (From I-35, Exit 108A to US 77) Pet fee required. 405-701-4011 RV Accommodations: Canine Sports Academy can accommodate a limited number of self-contained vehicles for a $15 per night fee. Call Kathy Rasmussen for details if interested (405-921-1896). Riverwind Casino permits self-contained RV parking for casino visitors on the truck lot next to Santa Fe Avenue. Dump station only: Floyd s RV Sales, 912 N. Adkins Hill Road, Norman, OK (From I-35, Exit 104, Goldsby) 405-288-2355 EMERGENCY VET CLINIC Newcastle Animal Hospital 113 S Main St Newcastle, OK 73065 405-387-5684 For after hours: Animal Emergency Center of Norman 2121 McKown Drive Norman, OK 73072 405-360-7828 405-360-7828
DIRECTIONS TO TRIAL SITE From the north: I-35 to Exit 106 Hwy 9 West at the Riverwind Casino. Go one mile toward Chickasha and turn left onto Santa Fe (also NW 24th St) then go 2.2 miles south. The Academy is on the Right. From the west on Hwy 9 turn right onto Santa Fe (also NW 24th St) and follow the above directions. From the south: Exit I-35 at Goldsby Exit 104 to W Interstate Drive to NW Main (Marcums Nursery & Libby's Cafe). Turn right onto Center and go straight to NW 24th. Turn right and the Academy will be on your left. This also a good choice when coming from the North as traffic is often backed up at the Casino.
VOLUNTEER SIGN UP Volunteers are the backbone of any agility trial. 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 walkthrough. We want everyone to have a pleasant experience running TDAA and at the same time helping to make the trial run smoothly. Volunteers who work two or more ring shifts each day will receive coupons for a special workers door prize drawing!. If you are able to help, please indicate the job(s) you are willing to do. Name E-mail Phone Day(s) you would prefer to work: Saturday Sunday What classes are you entered in? Height Class? Please mark which position you could help us with: Course Builder Scribe Scribe Runner Gate Steward Leash Runner Scoring Table Timer **We will have electronic timers!** Please complete this form and return it with your entry. Trials run on volunteers. We appreciate your willingness to help! THANK YOU!!
Teacup Tornadoes Agility Club TDAA Sanctioned Trial Trial Dates Closing upon receipt of 50 th dog entry. Make registration fees payable to: TTAC Mail Entries to the Trial Secretary listed in the Premium for this event. Separate Registration forms are required for each dog entered. Owners Name Handler, if different from Owner Address E-Mail City State Zip I prefer my confirmation by e-mail Phone Exemptions: I prefer my confirmation postal mailed Dog s Call Name Body Type Veteran Handicapped Breed TDAA # Or PENDING, Or NEW (Include TDAA Registration form and fees) Birthdate Male Female Do you have a Jump Height Card: Y N if yes, jump height?: If your dog does not have a jump height card, they will need to be measured at the trial Actual Jump Ht: 4 8 12 16 Is your dog a rescue? Y N, if yes, from where: DAY CLASS LEVEL Friday Standard B I S Saturday Game I II III Standard 1 B I S Standard 2 B I S Game I II III Sunday Game I II III Standard 1 B I S Standard 2 B I S Game I II III Number of runs @ $12.50 per run, $15 per run Day of Trial Entry $ Number of F.E.O. runs @10 per run $ Weekend package: 9 runs for $95, 2nd dog same owner $90 $ 10% discount for TTAC members $ 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 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 bottom 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 Owner or Parent / Guardian if Minor Date I (We) acknowledge that the Teacup Dogs Agility Association Rules & Regulations have been made available to me (us), 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 club holding the Agility Trial has the right to refuse entry for cause which the club 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 judge, 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 club 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. Lunch $5/day $ Total $