Mary Housholder, Trial Secretary 121 N Front Street Franklin, PA 16323-2707 ENTRIES CLOSE Wednesday, April 5, 2012, or when judge entry limit has been reached, after which time entries cannot be accepted, cancelled, or substituted, except as provided for in Chapter 11, Section 6 of the Dog Show Rules. Obedience Events Saturday & Sunday COMBINED PREMIUM LIST Rally Events Saturday & Sunday #2012511504 #2012511505 #2012511506 #2012511507 RALLY ENTRIES ARE LIMITED TO 77 FOR EACH DAY. All American Dogs registered with AKC Canine Partners are welcome! BEGINNER NOVICE GRADUATE NOVICE GRADUATE OPEN VERSATILITY RALLY PAIRS Novice & Advanced OFFERED BOTH DAYS! Obedience & Rally Trials Licensed by the AKC April 21 & 22, 2012 CCOC Training Facility I-80 at Exit 53 in Northwestern Pennsylvania 5290 Route 338 ~ Knox, PA 16232 Trials will be held indoors & unbenched Trial Hours Saturday and Sunday Building Opens @ 7:00am ~ Classes run from 8:00am to 8:00 pm Entry Limitations please read carefully According to Chapter 1, Section 27 of the AKC Obedience Regulations, each judge will be limited to a total of eight hours of judging time per day. Entries will be limited based on the maximum number of dogs allowed per hour for each class according to the Obedience Regulations. Entries will be taken in the order received. Entries for classes assigned to a judge will automatically close if the 8-hour limit is reached, even if it is before the trial closing date. AMERICAN KENNEL CLUB CERTIFICATION Permission is granted by the American Kennel Club for the holding of this event under AKC rules and regulations. James P. Crowley, Secretary
CLARION CANINE OBEDIENCE CLUB http://www.ccoc4dogs.org MAP OF I-80 EXIT 53 CCOC TRAINING FACILITY OFFICERS OF CCOC 2012 President... Karen Dahle Vice-President... Donna Lineman Treasurer... Mary Housholder Recording Secretary... Janice Stanovich Corresponding Secretary... Carrie O Brien 4837 Camp Coffman Rd., Venus, PA 16364 (814) 354-2424 MEMBERS OF THE BOARD 2012 All Officers and Nancy Ferringer, Margery Quinton, Cathy Shoffstall, and Robin Park Obedience Trial Chair Barbara Dubinett ~ 2526 Tin Town Rd. ~ Sligo, PA 16255 Phone: (814) 745-2810 ~ Cell Phone: (814) 221-9999 E-mail: dubie1939@windstream.net Rally Trial Chair Nancy Ferringer ~565 Overlook Road ~ Knox, PA 16232 Phone: (814) 797-1353 ~ E-mail: nferringer@gmail.com Trial Secretary Mary Housholder ~ 121 N Front St. Franklin, PA 16323 Phone: (814) 437-2036 ~ Cell Phone: 814-758-1457 E-mail: mahousholder@gmail.com Trial Committee Donna Fye, Shelley Malone, Cathy Shoffstall, Robin Park, Karen Dahle, Janice Stanovich Veterinarian on Call Clarion Animal Hospital (please mention CCOC trial if calling) 22904 Route 68 Clarion, PA 16214 (814) 227-2603 Jatin Mehta, DVM Kim Williams, DVM Marcie Hoover, DVM Exhibitors should follow their veterinarian s recommendations to assure their dogs have appropriate vaccinations and are free of communicable diseases and internal/external parasites.
DIRECTIONS TO THE TRIAL SITE The CCOC Training Facility just off of I-80 @ EXIT 53 5290 Rte 338 Knox, PA (814) 797-0052 FROM THE WEST: Take I-80 E, to Exit 53 (Knox). At exit ramp stop sign, turn LEFT. Drive to next stop sign, turn LEFT (PA 338). Drive 7/10 mile, CCOC is on the left (large tan building). FROM THE EAST: Take I-80 W, to Exit 53 (Knox). At exit ramp stop sign, turn RIGHT. Drive to next stop sign, turn LEFT (PA 338). Drive 7/10 mile, CCOC is on the left (large tan building). FROM THE NORTH (ERIE): Take I-79 south to I-80. Take I-80 E, to Exit 53 (Knox). At exit ramp stop sign, turn LEFT. Drive to next stop sign, turn LEFT (PA 338). Drive 7/10 mile, CCOC is on the left (large tan building). FROM THE SOUTH (PITTSBURGH): Take I-79 north or US322 to I-80 and proceed as above. FROM FRANKLIN/OIL CITY AREA: Turn right off Rt. 322 towards Knox at Kossuth. Go straight through the light at Rt. 208. The new building is 7/10 mile past turn off for I-80 on your left. CHECK OUR WEBSITE for a map of the general area http://www.ccoc4dogs.org FLOOR PLAN NOT DRAWN TO SCALE ENTRY FEES Obedience Trial Fees Regular Obedience Classes & Optional Titling Classes (Novice A & B, Open A & B, and Utility A & B, Beginner Novice A & B, Graduate Novice, Graduate Open and Versatility) $25.00 (includes $.50 AKC recording fee and $3.00 event service fee) for the first entry of a dog $14.00 (includes $3.00 AKC Event Service fee) for each additional entry of same day entry of same dog in Regular & Optional Titling Obedience classes. Rally Trial Fees Regular Rally Classes (Novice A & B, Advanced A & B, and Excellent A & B) $25.00 (includes $.50 AKC recording fee and $3.00 event service fee); for the first entry of a dog $14.00 (includes $3.00 AKC Event Recording Fee) for each additional same-day entry of same dog in regular Rally classes Non-Regular Rally Classes (Rally Pairs) $14.00 for the team. Please complete separate entry for each dog in these classes and staple team entries together. All checks and money orders are to be made payable to CCOC. Personal Checks and Money Orders are accepted. Please do not send cash. Mail entries with appropriate fees to: Mary Housholder, Trial Secretary 121 N. Front St. Franklin, PA 16323 RING AREA CRATING AREA C L Additional copies of the Trial Premium and Entry Form may be downloaded from the club s website: www.ccoc4dogs.org M KITCHEN
Craig Bohren 19184 PO Box 887 Boalsburg, PA 16827-0887 JUDGING ASSIGNMENTS JUDGING PANEL SATURDAY April 21, 2012 Ted Walshesky 5354 405 Edison St. West Mifflin, PA 15122-4103 The order of classes listed below is not the running order. Running order will be determined after the closing date. SUNDAY April 22, 2012 Novice A & B Craig Bohren Craig Bohren Open A & B Craig Bohren Craig Bohren Utility A & B Craig Bohren Craig Bohren Versatility Ted Walshesky Ted Walshesky Graduate Open Ted Walshesky Ted Walshesky Graduate Novice Ted Walshesky Ted Walshesky Beginner Novice A & B Ted Walshesky Ted Walshesky Rally Novice A & B Ted Walshesky Ted Walshesky Rally Rally Pairs (Novice) Ted Walshesky Ted Walshesky Rally Advanced A & B Ted Walshesky Ted Walshesky Rally Pairs (Advanced) Ted Walshesky Ted Walshesky Rally Excellent A & B Ted Walshesky Ted Walshesky RALLY TRIALS ARE LIMITED! 77 ENTRIES EACH DAY FOR ALL CLASSES. Please note that the Rally and Obedience Trials are separate AKC events with separate fees. Same day entries in Obedience and Rally classes may NOT be combined for an entry discount. All awards must be claimed at the Trial or they become the property of CCOC. No awards will be mailed. When the same dog is entered in more than one class, only the highest score will be used for determining the top awards in trial. Qualifying score required for all prizes in the regular classes. Dog means either gender. CATALOG ADVERTISING RATES (Deadline ~ March 31, 2012) $20.00 Full Page $10.00 Half Page Contact: Donna Fye RV s and CAMPERS CATALOGS Both days of the Obedience and Rally Trials will be combined in one Catalog. $6.00 PRE-PAID WITH ENTRY Reserve your copy on the entry form $8.00 DAY OF TRIAL Limited quantity available. Parking for RV s is available. NO HOOK-UPS ARE AVAILABLE ON SITE. Camping is available with hook-ups about one mile from CCOC just off I-80: Wolf s Camping Resort 308 Timberwolf Run Knox, PA 16232 MOTELS & HOTELS The list of hotels is provided as a convenience to our exhibitors. Register your dogs when you make your reservation. Comfort Inn 129 Dolby St. Clarion, PA 16214 814-226-5230 (pets are welcome - additional $10 per pet with reservation) Holiday Inn 45 Holiday Inn Road @ I-80 EXIT 62 Clarion, PA 16214 800-315-2621 (pet friendly register at check-in) Microtel Inn Suites 151 Hotel Drive @ I-80 EXIT 62 Clarion, PA 16214 814-227-2700 (pets are welcome additional $10 per dog per night) Quality Inn & Suites SR 68/I-80 EXIT 62 Clarion, PA 16214 814-226-8682 (pet friendly - $5 per pet per night) Super 8 Motel I-80 @ EXIT 62 Clarion, PA 16214 814-226-4550 (pets allowed check for additional fee)
OBEDIENCE CLASS PRIZES ALL CLASSES - $10 EACH Saturday Sunday First Place in Novice A First Place in Novice B First Place in Open A First Place in Open B First Place in Utility A First Place in Utility B First Place in Beginner Novice A First Place in Beginner Novice B Donna Lineman Beverly Payne Janice Stanovich Nancy Ferringer Diane Troese Donna and Gary Fye Robin Park Cathy Shoffstall First Place in Graduate Novice Tonia McCanna Karen Dahle First Place in Graduate Open Tonia McCanna Carrie O Brien First Place in Versatility Patty Toy Patty Toy OBEDIENCE GROUP PRIZES The following Group prizes are offered for the High Scoring Dog in OBEDIENCE at both trials through the generosity of CCOC members: Herding Group Hound Group Non-Sporting Group Sporting Group Terrier Group Toy Group Working Group All American SATURDAY Donna Lineman Carol Shultz CCOC Members Kate Filer Jodi Anderson SUNDAY Diane Troese CCOC Members CCOC Members Mary Housholder Barbara Dubinett and Shelley Malone Janice Stanovich & Julie Crate Margery Quinton RALLY CLASS PRIZES Rally Novice Rally Advanced Rally Excellent Rally Pairs Novice Rally Pairs Advanced A stuffed toy prize is offered for First through Fourth Places in each A and B class. CCOC Members Susan Dietz CHINESE AUCTION WILL BE HELD BOTH DAYS! LOTS OF GOODIES FOR YOU AND YOUR DOG AND A 50/50 RAFFLE WILL BE HELD BOTH DAYS TOO! Obedience Trial A.M. Rally Trial P.M. NOTICE TO EXHIBITORS Mail All Entries to: Mary Housholder, Trial Secretary, 121 N Front St., Franklin, PA 16323 Entries close at noon on Wednesday, April 5, 2012, or when judge entry limit is met, after which time entries cannot be accepted, cancelled, or substituted, except as provided for in Chapter 11, Section 6 of the Dog Show Rules. Please read important information on the cover concerning entry limits. When entry limits for a judge are met, those classes will automatically be closed, even if it is before trial closing date. Make checks and/or money orders payable to CCOC. CCOC and/or the Trial Secretary assume no responsibility for cash sent through the mail. Telegraph, Telephone, E-Mail and Un-Signed 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. Only overnight deliveries requiring NO signature can be accepted. Move-Up Policy: Obedience & Rally move-ups will be accepted as space permits within entry limits, in accordance with Chapter 1, Section 16 of the Obedience Regulations. Requests for move-ups must be made in writing and presented to the Trial Secretary at least 30 minutes prior to the start of each trial. Forms may be downloaded from the AKC website (www.akc.org) or you may request a move-up form from the Trial Secretary. Post dated or returned checks do not constitute a valid entry fee. The Trial Secretary will add a collection fee of $20.00 to the amount of each returned check. No refund for duplicate entries. Every effort will be made to find duplicate entries; however, if the entry has been processed, no refund will be made. Declination of entries: No entry shall be made and no entry shall be accepted that specifies any conditions as to its acceptance. CCOC may decline entries and may remove any dog on account of disease, viciousness, or other cause, and no one shall have any claim against CCOC or any official thereof. Entry fees shall not be refunded in the event that a dog is absent, disqualified, excused by veterinarian or judge, or barred from competition by action of the trial committee. If because of severe weather, riots, civil disturbances, or other acts beyond the control of CCOC or the Trial officials it is impossible to open or to complete the Trial, no refund of entry fee will be made. The well being of dogs, exhibitors and spectators is of paramount importance and, in the event it is necessary to cancel or stop a trial before completion, no refund of entry fee will be made. Errors on entry forms: Owners are responsible for errors in completing entry forms, whoever may make such errors, and no entry fee will be refunded in event of such errors or cancellation of entries after the published closing date. Please TYPE or PRINT CAREFULLY on entry forms to eliminate errors. Bitches in season will not be admitted to the Trial. Any exhibitor with a bitch
entered that is in season on the Trial date, will be refunded the entry fee, less $5.00 per class entered, upon written certification by a Veterinarian. Notification must be given to the trial secretary before the start of judging each day. Exhibitors are responsible for the behavior of their dogs and/or children. All dogs present must be held on leash in hand or confined to their crates except when being judged. Exhibitors are responsible for cleaning up after their dogs. Any exhibitor whose dogs and/or children create unnecessary disturbances or repeatedly engage in unsafe or disruptive behavior may, at the discretion of the Trial Committee, be asked to leave the trial site. In such case, no refund of any entry fees will be made. Judges will not wait for any dog holding up a class. Owners or agents are responsible for the presence of their dogs in the judging ring when they are called to be judged. Dogs may arrive any time prior to their scheduled time of judging. Dogs not required for further judging may be excused. Obedience and Rally Trials are separate events with separate fees. Entries from Obedience and rally may NOT be combined for discounted second entry. Entry Fees (per day): Obedience: $25.00 for the first entry of a dog (includes $3.00 AKC Event Service Fee and $.50 AKC Recording Fee) and $14.00 for each additional entry of same dog (includes $3.00 AKC Event Service Fee;) Rally: $25.00 for the first entry of a dog (includes $3.00 AKC Event Service Fee and $.50 AKC Recording Fee) for the first entry of a dog and $14.00 for each additional entry of same dog (includes $3.00 AKC Event Service Fee.) Canine Partners (Mixed Breed) Entries. Dogs must be registered in the AKC Canine Partners program. Mixed breed dog owners may list their dogs and participate in AKC Agility, Obedience and Rally events starting April 1, 2010. Canine Partners (mixed breeds) will complete in the same classes and earn the same titles as their purebred counterparts. Clarion Canine Obedience Club, the Trial Secretary, their agents and employees, etc., assume no responsibility for any loss, damage or injury, sustained by exhibitors, handlers, or to any of their dogs or property, and further assume no responsibility for injury to children not under the control of their parents or guardians. Confirmations will be sent via e-mail unless an address is not provided. Paper confirmations are available when requested and will be sent if no e-mail address is provided on your registration. PRIZE LIST The following Ribbons, Rosettes & Prizes are offered by members of the Clarion Canine Obedience Club. OBEDIENCE High in Trial... Blue & Gold Rosette High Combined...Blue & Green Rosette Title Completed Day of Trial... Black and Gold Rosette RALLY High Combined...Blue & Green Rosette Title Completed Day of Trial... Black and Gold Rosette REGULAR & OPTIONAL OBEDIENCE CLASS RIBBON PRIZES REGULAR RALLY OBEDIENCE First Place Blue Rosette First Place Blue Rosette Second Place Red Rosette Second Place Red Rosette Third Place Yellow Rosette Third Place Yellow Rosette Fourth Place White Rosette Fourth Place White Rosette Qualifying Score Green Ribbon Qualifying Score Green Ribbon RALLY PAIRS RALLY NON-REGULAR CLASSES First Place Second Place Third Place Fourth Place SPECIAL PRIZES High in Trial (Regular Obedience Classes, both days) Engraved Marble Plaque from DeMan s Team Sports Rose Rosette Brown Rosette Light Green Rosette Gray Rosette Saturday High in Trial Sunday High in Trial Saturday High Combined Sunday High Combined $75 OBEDIENCE THE AUSSIE POSSE Karen Dahle, Kate Eggleton, Micki Handte, Donna Lineman, Cathy Shoffstall $75 Diane Troese, Mary Housholder, Robin Park $50 $50 Barbara Dubinett, Chrissy Strohm, Starla Purinton, Margery Quinton Barbara Dubinett, Chrissy Strohm, Peggy Brown, Janice Stanovich, Sue Kahle
Obedience C Match Friday, April 20, 2012 Registration 6:00 p.m. 8:00 p.m. JUDGE: There is no judge. Fellow participants can play judge for you. ENTRY: Pre-registration only. Please use the form below, mail with your trial entry Pre-registration is $5.00 / ticket = 10 minutes RULES: Each handler/dog team gets 10 minutes for each $5.00 ticket No stewards or scoring are provided. Group exercises can be practiced by invitation of someone holding a ticket and using part of their time. Participants can train any exercise in Beginner Novice, Novice, Open or Utility during their time in the ring. Toys and clickers may be brought into the ring for training NO FOOD is allowed in the ring. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - OC Match Pre-Registration Handler s name: Circle trial class in which you will compete: BN CD CDX UD UDX # tickets @ $5.00 each = $ enclosed Make check payable to: CCOC Please write a check separate from your trial entry. Send to Mary Housholder 121 N Front Street Franklin, PA 16323 =================================================== NON-REGULAR RALLY CLASSES We offered these classes at our trial last September. Rally Team did not receive enough entries to warrant offering it again. Pairs will again be offered in Novice and Advanced. The following explanation is re-printed from the AKC Rally Regulations. Entry Fee and Registration instructions are determined by the Trial Chair and Trial Secretary. RALLY PAIRS CLASS Rally Pairs class consists of competition by one handler working two dogs at one time through a rally course at a level selected and offered by the event-giving club. Scores will be based on a possible 200 points, with ties being broken by time. Class levels that can be offered by the event-giving club will be Rally Novice. Rally Advanced and/or Rally Excellent, excluding jumps. Clubs may offer one or all levels at events. A club may offer nonregular Rally Excellent without having to offer any other level of a non-regular class. Scoring. All stations will be counted with a point value. The maximum point value that can be deducted at any one station will be 10 points per dog (20 points). There will not be any NQs awarded for a performance. It is possible for a team to receive a negative score. All other rally rules and regulations will apply for each class level offered as a non-regular class. Suggested judging is 12 teams per hour. Entry and Fee. Registration fee for this class is $14 for the team. Complete a registration form for each dog and send them in the same envelope with your check payable to CCOC. CCOC Secretary USE: Ticket (s) #
OBEDIENCE and RALLY MOVE-UP FORM The request for move-ups must be in writing and presented to the trial secretary at least 30 minutes prior to the start of each trial. Move-ups are allowed only in Regular Obedience Classes. Beginner Novice is an optional Titling Class. Move-ups from Beginner Obedience to Novice Obedience are not permitted. Obedience move-ups will be accepted as space permits within entry limits, in accordance with Chapter 1, Section 16 of the obedience Regulations. Name of Club: Date: Dog s AKC Registered Name: Dog s AKC #: Breed: Sex: Move Entry from: Rally Move Entry to: (Circle One) Rally Advanced A B List Jump Height: Rally Excellent A B List Jump Height: Obedience Move Entry to: (Circle One) Open A B List Jump Height: Utility A B List Jump Height: Owner s Name: Handler s Name (if applicable) Signature of owner or agent duly authorized to make this entry Obedience and Rally Run-Thrus Saturday, April 14th Obedience: 10am 2pm Rally: 2pm-5pm $5.00 / first run per dog $3.00 additional run per dog Soda & bottled water will be available. NEW THIS YEAR! AKC REGULATIONS ALLOW AN AWARD FOR HIGH COMBINED IN RALLY (RAE). Signature of Trial Secretary (if approved) Date: Time Received:
OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM Clarion Canine Obedience Club CCOC Training Facility near Knox, PA I-80 at Exit 53 in Northwestern PA 5290 Route 338 ~ Knox, PA 16232 OBEDIENCE TRIALS Event # 2012511504 Saturday, April 21, 2012 RALLY TRIALS Event #2012511506 Saturday, April 21, 2012 Rally entries are limited to 77 for each trial. Event #2012511505 Sunday, April 22, 2012 Event #2012511507 Sunday, April 22, 2012 Entries Close at the Trial Secretary s Office on Wednesday, April 5, 2012 at noon. Mail Entries with fees to: Mary Housholder, 121 N Front St. Franklin, PA 16323 Make Checks or Money Orders payable in US Funds to: CCOC I ENCLOSE $ for entry fees $ for pre-paid catalog(s) @ $6.00 each (covers both days)
OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM Clarion Canine Obedience Club CCOC Training Facility near Knox, PA I-80 at Exit 53 in Northwestern PA 5290 Route 338 ~ Knox, PA 16232 OBEDIENCE TRIALS Event # 2012511504 Saturday, April 21, 2012 RALLY TRIALS Event #2012511506 Saturday, April 21, 2012 Rally entries are limited to 77 for each trial. Event #2012511505 Sunday, April 22, 2012 Event #2012511507 Sunday, April 22, 2012 Entries Close at the Trial Secretary s Office on Wednesday, April 5, 2012 at noon. Mail Entries with fees to: Mary Housholder, 121 N Front St. Franklin, PA 16323 Make Checks or Money Orders payable in US Funds to: CCOC I ENCLOSE $ for entry fees $ for pre-paid catalog(s) @ $6.00 each (covers both days)