MOVE UP FORM As per Section 13, American Kennel Club Regulation for Agility Trials, dogs may be moved up to a higher class, at the request of the Owner, as a result of qualifying for an agility title. Dogs so moved up will be entered at the end of the running order or otherwise at the secretary s or Judges Discretion. FIRST - PLEASE READ THE MOVE-UP SECTION IN THIS PREMIUM LIST EMAILED MOVEUPS: When emailing a moveup to the Trial Secretary please just give the following information. Owner Name, Dog Call Name, AKC registration number, Move up from, Moving to and in what class (STD, JWW) NOVICE MOVEUPS: Dogs having attained their first AKC Agility Title (Std OR JWW) must be moved to the Nov B Class (Std and JWW) for all trials that have not reached the closing date. Once a trial closing date has past, a dog cannot be moved from Nov A to Nov B. If the trial has already reached the closing date on the day the dog obtained its title, the dog shall remain in the class in which it was originally entered. The dog can be moved up a level (Nov to Open) at the request of the owner subject to the normal move-up criteria. Before the trial Move ups may be made prior to the moveup deadline via email to herdnlab@wyoming.comor in writing to Melissa Hardy, 475 Sunset Springs Lane, Sparks, NV 89441. Verbal move ups will not be accepted. Move ups for the trials are due, in writing, by 6PM on the Tuesday, April 17, 2018 Trial Name: Owner s Name Reg #: Call Name: Breed: Jump Height: Arm Band #: (If Available) Entries will close on Wednesday, April 4 at 6PM PDT after which time no entries will be accepted, canceled, altered, or substituted. PETIT BASSET GRIFFON VENDEEN CLUB OF AMERICA Agility Trials PREMIUM LIST AKC Member Events (Member of the American Kennel Club) Agility Event # 2018452601 Agility Event #2018452611 Tuesday, April 24, 2018 Two separate trials, one location, one day Starstruck Agility Field 15 Moonbeam Court, Sparks, Nevada Move Up: Standard Class STD: Move from: to Jumpers w/weaves JWW: Move from to: ENTRIES LIMITED TO PBGVS ALL JUDGING WILL BE OUTDOORS SHOW HOURS 8 am 5 pm E-Mail address: Entries will open on Wednesday, February 2 at 9 am PST. AMERICAN KENNEL CLUB CERTIFICATION Permission is granted by the American Kennel Club for the holding of this event under American Kennel Club rules and regulations. James P. Crowley, Secretary
Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen Club of America Officers President Susannah Cooper Vice President Bob Cohen Corresponding Secretary.. Andrea Elledge Recording Secretary. Stephanie Holoubek Treasurer.. Gloria Swaine BOARD OF DIRECTORS Sandy Bustin, Veronica Scheer, Lora Megli, Vickie Willmann, Nancy Phillips, Jo Quintenz AKC Delegate: Anne Gallant Prizes First Place Blue Rosette Second Place.Red Rosette Third Place..Yellow Rosette Fourth Place.. White Rosette Qualifying Dark Green Ribbon MACH and New Title ribbons available High in Trial Regional Agility Trial XL Zip Top Tote with Show Logo 1 st place Drawstring tote bag with Show Logo 2 nd 4 th place Luggage tag with Show Logo High in Trial - National Agility Trial- PBGVCA Logo Grooming Bag 1 st place PBGVCA Logo Cooler Bag 2 nd -4 th place PBGVCA Logo Ice pack TRIAL SECRETARY Melissa Hardy 475 Sunset Springs Lane, Sparks, NV 89441 Cell: 775 772-2172 Email herdnlab@wyoming.com AGILITY TRIAL COMMITTEE Chairman: Juliet Franzen 805 268-5530 monmarkai@gmail.com Committee: Megan Esherick, Bonnie Bailey and members of the Board of Directors of PBGVCA Vet - on call Pyramid Veterinary Hospital, 2405 Pyramid Way, Sparks, NV, 775 356-8323 Host Hotel: Harrah s Casino Hotel Reno, 219 North Center Street, Reno, NV 89501 888 726-6311 (mention PBGVCA for special rates) Motor Homes / trailers: RV Parking is available at the host hotel but city rules do not allow guests to sleep overnight in the RV. RV Parks: Sparks Marina RV Park 1200 E. Lincoln Way 775-851-8888 Victorian RV Park 205 Nichols Blvd 775-356-6400 Rivers Edge RV Park 1405 S. Rock Blvd 775-358-8533 JUDGE All Classes Cynthia Blanton 90980 High Rolls, NM
EXHIBITOR INFORMATION 1. All classes will be held outdoors. The size of the rings will be 100 by 100. 2. THIS TRIAL IS LIMITED TO PBGVS. 3. DOGS PARTICIPATING must be fifteen months of age or older and must be registered with the American Kennel Club or have an AKC Limited Registration or PAL registration. Dogs must be physically sound. Dogs that are blind or deaf shall not be eligible. No dog shall compete if it is taped or bandaged in any way or has anything attached to it for medical purposes. 4. Bitches in season shall not be eligible to participate. Refund of entry fees will be made for bitches in season after the closing of entries only with a veterinarian s certification of the bitch being in season and there will be a $5.00 secretarial fee per trial deducted from the refund. Vet certificates must be received before the end of the day of the trial. 5. REFUNDS: There shall be no refunds for entries withdrawn in the event a dog and/or handler are injured, absent, or dismissed from competition, regardless of the reason for such dismissal. If because of riots, civil disturbances or other acts beyond the control of management it is impossible to open or complete the show, no refund of entry fee will be made. Refunds are allowed if requested before the closing date. Refunds after closing date for bitches in season only. 6. Move ups deadline for trials is Tuesday, April 17 at 6PM. Please email information to herdnlab@wyoming.com. 7. The regulations for Agility Trial are available from the American Kennel Club, 5580 Canterview Dr., Raleigh, NC 2760. These trials will be held under these rules. Exhibitors are expected to be familiar with the rules and regulations. 8. RETURNED CHECKS do not constitute a valid entry fee. A charge of $25.00 will be made for each returned check. 9. Exhibitors should follow their veterinarian s recommendations to assure their dogs are free of internal and external parasites, any communicable diseases, and have appropriate vaccinations. 10. Check with your own vet for any health certificates that might be required for traveling to the National Specialty site regarding crossing state lines, etc. Declining of Entries: The PBGVCA, Inc. may decline any entries or may remove any dog from its event for cause, but in each such instance shall file good and sufficient reasons for doing so with the American Kennel Club. CLASSES AND DIVISIONS Classes offered arestandard, JWW and T2B Novice A & B, Open, Excellent, Master Preferred-Novice, Open, Excellent, Master There are no FAST classes offered at these trials Regional and National Classes will be run concurrently Each class will run Regional Trial first, then change, then National Trial Please see the AKC Regulations for Agility Trials for current class descriptions. Dogs must be entered only in Regular Classes or Preferred Classes with no crossover between them allowed at the same set of trials. HEIGHT DIVISIONS Owners/Agents are responsible for entering the proper height divisions. All height divisions will be offered in both the standard classes and the jumpers with weaves classes. Regular Exhibitors may choose to enter their dog in a higher height division than required by AKC, but not in a height division lower than the AKC mandated height Preferred The following jump heights must be used in all Preferred Classes. REGULAR PREFERRED Dogs 11 inches and under at the withers 8 inches 4 inches Dogs 14 inches and under at the withers 12 inches 8 inches Dogs 18 inches and under at the withers 16 inches 12 inches MEASURING If you have never been measured for a permanent AKC jump height card, you can still enter any AKC Agility Trial. All jump heights MUST be measured unless you have a valid height card. If you do have a permanent jump height card from the AKC, you must send in a copy with your entry form If there is no official measurer at the trial, you will be measured by the judge for that trial only. If your dog measures lower at the trial, you cannot move your dog down in jump height for that trial unless it is entered in the Preferred class. If your dog measures higher than the class you originally entered, you must notify the trial secretary and show your dog in the higher jump height for that trial and subsequent shows.
CLOSE OF ENTRIES All entries with fees must be received by the Trial Secretary not later than WEDNESDAY, April 4, 2018 at 6PMPDT after which time no entries will be accepted, canceled, or substituted, except as provided for in Chapter 11, Section 6 of the AKC Dog Show Rules. ENTRY FEE of $34.00 (includes AKC recording fees) The second entry of same dog in the same trial is $24.00 and the third class is $14.00 Make all checks and money orders payable to PBGVCA 2018 Mail all entries with fees to Melissa Hardy, 475 Sunset Springs Lane, Sparks, NV 89441 775 772-2172 herdnlab@wyoming.com Online entries are not available Entries are limited to PBGVs The number of entries is not limited For questions or information you may contact the trial secretary, Melissa Hardy, by email herdnlab@wyoming.com No entries will be accepted by fax or email. Canine Courtesy: All dogs must be kept on leash or in crates at all times except when competing. You are responsible for picking up after the animals in your care. It is expressly understood that every dog at this trial is in the care, custody, and control of its owner or handler during the entire time the dog is on the trial premises. PBGVCA and employees or volunteers are not responsible for the loss of, damage to, or death of any dog exhibited, or the possessions of any participant, whether the result of accident or any other cause. Directions from host hotel - Harrah s Reno to agility site 30 Moonbeam Court, Spanish Springs, Nevada (approximately 12.3 miles/21 minutes) 1.Merge onto I-80 East 1.0 mi 2. Use right 2 lanes to take exit 15 to merge onto US-395 Toward Susanville 1.6 mi 3.Take exit 70A for North McCarran Blvd 0.3 mi 4.Use right two lanes to turn onto NV-659/McCarran Blvd 1.8 mi 5.Use the left 3 lanes to turn left onto NV-445N/Pyramid Way 7.1 mi 6. Turn right onto Sunset Springs Lane 0.4 mi 7.Turn left onto Bridle Path Terrace 0.5 mi 8.continue onto Tranquil Drive (curve to the right in the road) 0.2 mi 9.Turn left onto Moonbeam Ct, go to the end and drive back to Tranquil Turn right on Tranquil. Gate to the field is on your right You may park along the street or drive up next to the fence on the dirt
OFFICIAL AMERICAN KENNEL CLUB ENTRY FORM FOR AGILITY PBGVCA Trial Regional [ ] STD [ ] JWW [ ] T2B 1 only $34 2 / $24 3 / $14 Trial National [ ] STD [ ] JWW [ ] T2B 1 only $34 2 / $24 3 / $14 Make All Checks Payable to PBGVCA 2018 Entry Fees: $34 for first class/$24 for second class/ $14 for third class each day Trial Opens Fri. 2/2/18 9 AM Trial Closes Wed 4/4/18 6 PM Mail to: Melissa Hardy, 475 Sunset Springs Lane, Sparks, NV 89441 IMPORTANT: CAREFULLY READ INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE FILLING OUT ENTRY FEE ENCLOSED $ Choose Either Regular OR Preferred Classes Circle one jump height, and circle class selections /Only one selection per class (STD, JWW, T2B) REGULAR Classes Jump Ht8 12 16 STD Nov A Nov B Open Exc Master JWW Nov A Nov B Open Exc Master T2B T2B This Dog Needs To Be Measured Yes No BREED PBGV AKC Registered Name (Include AKC titles only) AKC REG NO. Enter Complete Registration Number Below [ ] ILP. [ ] PAL [ ] FOREIGN REG NO. & COUNTRY Breeder Sire Dam ACTUAL OWNERS PREFERREDClasses Jump Ht4 8 12 STD NovP OpenP ExcP MasterP JWW NovP OpenP ExcP MasterP T2B T2BP VARIETY SEX CALL NAME HEIGHT at Withers DATE OF BIRTH PLACE OF BIRTH USA CANADA FOREIGN OWNERS ADDRESS NEW ADDRESS? [ ] CITY, STATE & ZIP + 4 HANDLER (if junior handler please enter # below) AKC Rules, Regulations, Policies and Guidelines are available on the American Kennel Club Web site, www.akc.org AGREEMENT I (we) agree that the club holding this event has the right to refuse this entry for cause which the club shall deem sufficient. 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 lesser 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 there from, 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 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 ITS PREMIUM LIST) AND MYSELF (OURSELVES) OR AS TO THE CONSTRUCTION, INTREPRETATION AND EFFECT OF THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE SETTLED BY ARBITRATION PURSUANT TO THE APPLICABLE RULES OF THE AMERICAN ARBITRATION ASSOCIATION. HOWEVER, PRIOR TO ARBIRATION 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. INSTRUCTIONS Handlers may opt to enter in a higher height division for all Regular titling classes, but not in a division lower than their proper height division. Dogs entered in the Preferred classes must compete at the required jump height and may notcompete in a jump height division higher or lower than their proper height division. All dogs that have not been officially measured for an Agility Jump Height Card may still compete; however, they must be measured by a Judge of record, an Agility Field Representative, or a Volunteer Measuring Official, prior to running. If measured by the Judge of record, that measurement will be valid for this trial or back-to-back trials only. If a measurement is necessary, it is the exhibitor's responsibility to have their dog(s) measured prior to running. Dogs listed in the AKC Canine Partners SM program may be eligible to enter all-breed AKC agility 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. Junior Handlers should enter their Junior Handler number on the front of this form. Should you not have your Junior Handler number, it may be obtained from the American Kennel Club (919) 233-9767. If the Junior Handler is not the owner of the dog identified on the face of this form, what is the relationship of the Junior Handler to the Owner? 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 by any additional rules and regulations appearing in the premium list for this event, and further agree to be bound by the Agreement printed above on this 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. I (we) agree to conduct myself (ourselves) in accordance with all such Rules and Regulations (including all provisions applying to discipline) and to abide by any decisions made in accord with them. SIGNATURE of owner or his agent duly authorized to make this entry SIGN HERE X Telephone Number: Email Address: ( New Email) In Case of Emergency Name: Phone #: AEAGL2 (01/11) V8.3P Ed Exhibitor or owner MUST sign on the signature line beneath the instructions..