REVISED MARCH 9 2010 Judith Walker (GASC) Trial Secretary PO Box 1634 Fenton, MO May 15 & 16, 2010 Sanctioned by Australian Shepherd Club of America ALL BREED/MIXED BREED AGILITY TRIALS Hosted by Gateway Australian Shepherd Club @ Nestlé Purina Farms 200 Checkerboard Drive, Gray Summit, MO 63039 Trial held outdoors on grass DISCOUNT FOR PRE-ENTRIES DAY OF SHOW ENTRIES taken as space allows Pre Entries Open: Monday, March 29, 2010 at 8:00am Central Pre Entries Close: Friday, April 30, 2010 at 6:00 pm Central Pre Entry Move-ups Close: Monday, May 10, 2010 at 6:00 pm Central Judge: Pamela Bryant-Meeks, Burleson, TX Classes Offered (Limited to 350 runs per day) Saturday Saturday Jumpers (2) Gamblers (2) Gamblers (2) Regular (2) Regular (2) Jumpers (2)
TRIAL COMMITTEE Trial Chair Chris Brewer - aussiek9s@att.net 618-580-5407 Chief Scorekeeper Judith Walker Chief Course Builder Diane Bettis Chief Ring Steward Chris Brewer Trial Secretary Judith Walker - studiohillk9@earthlink.net 636-390-4414 ENTRIES Must be complete and on an official ASCA entry form. Entries must include the SIGNED agreement on the back. All dogs MUST have an ASCA number for earned legs to be recorded and title certificates to be issued. Dogs do not have to have an ASCA Registration number to enter Make checks payable to: GASC Mail to: Judith Walker - GASC, PO Box 1634, Fenton MO 63026 Partial Payments do not constitute a valid entry. Entry confirmation will be emailed OR include a SASE or postcard. FEES Pre Entry - All classes $15 each Pre Entry - Weekend Package $100 (all 12 classes) Pre Entry - One Day Package $50 (all 6 classes) Standard Jr. Handler Veterans Day of Show - All Classes $18 each JUMP HEIGHT TABLE Refer to the Rule for List of Breeds that receive height exemptions Medium Small Dogs Large Dogs Dogs Jump 8 Jump 4 or 8 * Jump 4 Jump 12 Jump 8 or 12 * Jump 8 Jump 16 Jump 12 or 16 * Jump 12 Withers 20 & Jump 20 18 Jump 16 or 20 * 18 and 20 Jump 16 20 are in the 20+ class Jump 20 (may jump 24 ) 20 Jump 16 in the 16+ class * As of June 1, 2007, all Jr. Handlers entered in the Jr. Handler divisions have the option of running at the dog's standard jump height or taking the 4" height deduction. HEIGHT CARDS - CHECK IN OPTIOINS All dogs except those jumping 20 /20+, or Vets jumping 16/16+ must show an AKC or NADAC Height Card or be measured at Trial before Arm Bands can be received. NOTICE TO EXHIBITORS This trial will be held the current Rules and Regulations of ASCA. Exhibitors, through submission of entry, acknowledge that they are knowledgeable of ASCA rules and regulations and agree to abide by all rules in effect at the time of this trial including, but not limited to, the following rules regarding entry: No entries shall be accepted from a dog or handler disqualified form the ASCA agility program; a dog or handler disqualified from all ASCA programs; or a member not in good standing with ASCA. A list of such dogs will be supplied by the ASCA Business Office along with the sanctioning paperwork. The Trial Committee has the right to refuse any entry on the basis expressly provided through ASCA rules and regulations or guidelines established by the ASCA Board of Directors. Returned checks do not constitute a valid entry fee. There will be a $25.00 service charge for returned checks. Pre-Entry Move-ups for Saturday will be accepted until Monday, May 11, 2010 at 6:00 p.m. Daylight Savings Time (CDT). Move-ups for Sunday will be accepted until the close of the trial Saturday. All decisions made by the judge(s) are final. There shall be no refunds or entries withdrawn after the closing date or in the event that a dog is absent, disqualified, excused by a judge or club, or barred from competition by the action of the Trial Committee. In addition, no entry fees will be refunded if the trials cannot open or be completed by reason of riots, civil disturbances, fire, an act of God, public emergency, act of a public enemy, strike or any other cause beyond the control of the club. Any exhibitor, whose bitch entered in this trial, comes into season after the closing date may obtain a partial refund of their entry fees, upon presentation of the veterinarian s certificate to the Trial Secretary prior to the start of judging the morning of the trial. Refund is fees paid, less $8 per day entered. This show is outside on grass with limited shade. Canopies and tents are permitted on and around the parking areas, and outside the fenced-in show field. It s recommended to bring your own chairs and water for your dogs. Purina Farms food concessions area will be open for part of the trial day. There will be no equipment familiarization either day. All exhibitors are responsible for the behavior of their dog(s) and/or child(ren). Any exhibitor whose dog(s) or child (ren) engage in unsafe or disruptive behavior may, at the discretion of the Trial Committee, be asked to leave the trial site. No refund of fees will be made. All dogs must be kept on lead, in X- pens or crates when not competing in the ring. No dogs may be tied to fences, cars, trees, etc. Dogs not entered in the trial(s) will be allowed on the trial site provided that they remain in the control of their owner/handler. Dogs not entered in the trial(s) that prove to be disruptive will be required to leave the grounds. Exhibitors must clean up after their dogs. Exhibitors who do not clean up after their dogs at the trial site or hotels will be excused from the trial. No refunds if excused. Gateway Australian Shepherd Club, their Board, Members, Trial Staff and Nestlé Purina as such will not be liable for any loss or injury which may be sustained through disappearance, loss, theft, communicable disease, parasites, injury and/or death of dogs entered in this event. Exhibitors should follow their veterinarians recommendations to assure their dogs are free of internal and external parasites, any communicable diseases, and have appropriate vaccinations. Electronic timing will be used at these trials The Trial Secretary is not responsible for Emails not received. If you have not received a response to an email after 24 hours, please call the Trial Secretary by telephone. Please add the Trial Secretary s email address to your friendly/approved list RULES AND REGULATIONS ASCA rules and regulations may be obtained from http://www.asca.org Self Check - In if a copy of dog s Height Card is sent with entry
EMERGENCY CONTACTS Franklin County Sheriff s Office 636-583-2560 Washington Veterinary Clinic #1 Bruns Dr. 636-239-5445 Union, MO 63084 Dr. John Stoltz 5120 E. State Route 100 St. John s Mercy Hospital Washington, MO 63090 636-239-8000 200 Madison Ave St. Louis Emergency Group, Inc. Washington, MO 63090 314-822-7600 Animal Emergency Clinic Mobile Veterinary Practice (Open 24 hours) Please call ahead 314-781-1738 9937 Big Bend Rd. Dr. Anne Broeder St. Louis, MO 63122 855 Carillon Ct Creve Couer, MO 63141. LUNCH & REFRESHMENT INFORMATION Purina's food concessions will be available for this event. There are also several fast food restaurants less than 5 miles from the event grounds at the I-44 Pacific Exit 257 (one exit east of Purina). RAFFLE Worker Raffle for CASH prizes - Tickets pulled each day. RUNNING ORDER SATURDAY & SUNDAY All classes to follow in published running order unless altered by Judge. Saturday - Levels Sunday - Levels Jumpers (2) Elite/ Open / Novice Gamblers (2) Elite/ Open / Novice Gamblers (2) Elite/ Open / Novice Regular (2) Elite/ Open / Novice Regular (2) Elite/ Open / Novice Jumpers (2) Elite/ Open / Novice RUNNING ORDER BY HEIGHT SCHEDULE Saturday 24 to 4 Sunday 4 to 24 Day of Show entries accepted as space allows until judging starts each day. Check-in from 7-8 am Central. Exhibitors competing both days only need to check in on Saturday. Judges Briefing at 8am both days Judging begins at 8:30 am Central. EQUIPMENT All obstacles used will be chosen from those described in the current official ASCA rules: dog walk, A-frame, teeter-totter, closed tunnel, open tunnel, weave poles, tire jump, and winged and non-winged jumps. GASC will be using a slatted Dog Walk And A-Frame and a slatless teeter for this series of Trials. PRIZES & AWARDS Each dog entered will receive one Toy for the weekend. All Qualifiers will receive a Ribbon or Rosette Placements 1 through 4 receive a Ribbon Rosette and Commemorative Bar for each team completing an ATCh Please inform Awards Chairman of possibility prior to running Rosette and ProPlan item each day for: High in Trial Aussie High Elite High in Trial Other breed High Open High in Trial Junior Handler High Novice High in Trial Veteran Handler * Purina items by generous donation of Nestlé Purina HIT figured from all classes entered as follows, any tie breaker will be determent by fastest YPS Each Q is given a point value (Novice - 5/Open - 6/Elite - 7) - Half point value for ½ Q s Each Q Placement is given a point value (1 st - 5/2 nd - 4/3 rd - 3/ 4 th - 2) High in Level is determined by level of Regular class entry. All Ribbons, Rosettes, and Prizes must be picked up by end of day Sunday. None will be mailed. All unclaimed Ribbons, Rosettes, and Prizes remain the property of the awarding Club. MOTELS Make reservations early, this is a tourist area. Please verify pet policy when making reservations Dogs may not be left in rooms unattended. Holiday Inn at Six Flags, 4901 Six Flags Rd, Eureka, MO 63025 (Exit 261) 800-782-8108 or 636-938-6661, one time $10 pet fee charge per pet. Dogs not allowed on First floor. Diamond Inn Travelodge, 2875 Hwy. 100, Villa Ridge, MO 63089 (Exit 253) 636-742-3501, ask for policy. Eureka EconoLodge, 1725 West Fifth Street, Eureka, MO (Exit 261) 800-553-2666 or 636-938-5348 Eureka Super 8, 1733 West Fifth Street, Eureka, MO (Exit 261) 636-938-4368 Drury Inn, I-44 & Hwy. 141, Valley Park, MO (Exit 272) 800-378-7946 or 636-861-8300 Drury Inn, 1-44 & Bowles Ave., Fenton, MO (Exit 274) 800-378-7946 or 636-343-7822 Pear Tree Inn, 1-44 & Bowles Ave., Fenton, MO (Exit 274) 800-378-7946 or 636-343-8820 CAMPING: St. Louis West KOA, I-44 Business Loop 44, Eureka, MO 800-562-6249, 636-257-3018. http://koa.com/petpolicy RV PARKING: A limited number of sites are available on a first come basis at Purina Farms. Please check with Purina for availability, 314-982-3232 or 888-688-PETS. Additional Premiums and Entry forms are available at http://home.earthlink.net/~studiohillk9 & http://members.aol.com/stlouisaussie
VOLUNTEER WORKERS Volunteers will be needed for the smooth running of this trial. Volunteer workers will be gratefully acknowledged with lunch, and be eligible for the WORKERS RAFFLE. We will contact you to confirm your work assignments as far in advance of the trial as possible. VOLUNTEER WORKER FORM Mail this form to: Or Email info to: with your entry form aussiek9s@att.net Name: Purina Farms is located 45 miles SW of St. Louis in Gray Summit, MO. From Interstate 44 take Exit #253, Gray Summit. Go north on to MO Highway 100. Turn left on County Road MM (Purina Farms sign on right). Go 1 mile and Purina Farms entrance is on the left. Go to the upper field. Phone: Email: I Can Work During Doing This Novice Open Elite SAT SUN Course Builder Ring Steward Gate Steward Scribe Timer Combiner Runner
DO NOT USE STAPLES, TAPE OR GLUE ON THIS FORM AGREEMENT AUSTRALIAN SHEPHERD CLUB OF AMERICA The person who signs this agreement represents that he/she is authorized to enter into AGILITY ENTRY FORM this agreement on behalf of both exhibitor and the owner of entered dog. In SHOW DATES: Saturday May 15 & Sunday May 16 2010 consideration of acceptance of this entry: HOST CLUB: Gateway Australian Shepherd Club Use one entry form per dog. Print or type all the following information. ASCA REG # OTHER ORG. REG. # BREED: SEX: REG NAME: CALL NAME: DOB: OWNER: HANDLER: MEMBERSHIP #: JR.DOB (PLEASE USE JR # IF JR IS HANDLING DOG) OWNER ADDRESS: CITY: ST: ZIP: DOG S HEIGHT @ WITHERS: Jump Height Exempt? Y or N Standard Jump Height: 8 12 16 20 20+ 24 Class Entered Saturday Jumpers #1 Saturday Jumpers #2 Saturday Gamblers #1 Saturday Gamblers #2 Std. Vet Jr. Nov. Saturday Regular #1 A / B Saturday Regular #2 A / B Sunday Gamblers #1 Sunday Gamblers #2 Sunday Regular #1 A / B Sunday Regular #2 A / B Sunday Jumpers #1 Sunday Jumpers #2 Level Open Weekend Package $100 One Day Package $50 Elite Pre Entry Classes $15 each x = $ DOS Entry $18 each x = $ EXHIBITOR/OWNER MUST READ & SIGN REVERSE SIDE OF THIS FORM. PARENT OR GUARDIAN OF JUNIOR MUST SIGN AS WELL. 1.1 As used here ASCA means the Australian Shepherd Club of America, its affiliate clubs and each of their members, officers, directors, employees, show chairs, show committees and agents. 1.2. Exhibitor/ owner, agree to abide by the rules and regulations of ASCA and any other rules and regulations appearing in the premium for this event. 1.3. Exhibitor /owner certify 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 acknowledge all hazards presented by the event and the event premises, including, but not limited to, the condition of the floors, stairways, halls, lighting, security measures or lack of, electrical appliances, fittings, 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 ASCA, the ASCA affiliate club (including its officers, directors, members, and event organizing committee), and site owner(s) (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 assume 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 aforementioned parties for damages because of bodily injuries, including death, at any time in consequence 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 have read, stood, and acknowledge the above Agreement. Signature of Owner/ Exhibitor Date Signature of Parent or Legal Guardian of Minor Date ( ) Telephone Number Email Address