Premium List Saturday 2 Obedience Trials Sunday 1 Obedience Trial and 2 Rally Trials These Events are Accepting Entries for Dogs Listed in the AKC Canine Partners Program Saturday & Sunday, April 15, 16 2017 Obedience Event #2017239001, Event #2017239002, Event #2017239003 (Entries limited to 8 hours of judging per trial) Rally Event #2017239004, Event #2017239005 (Each Trial Entries limited to 30 Dogs) Upper Iowa Training Club (Member of the AKC) Danan Lansing Building Winneshiek County Fairgrounds 900 East Main Street Decorah, IA Trial hours: 7:00 AM to one hour after completion of the trial. Entries close Wednesday, March 29, 2017 at 6:00 pm at the trial secretary's address, after which time entries cannot be accepted, cancelled, or altered except as may be specifically provided for in Chapter 11, Section 6 of the Rules Applying to Dog Shows, or Chapter 1, Section 16 of the Obedience Regulations. AMERICAN KENNEL CLUB CERTIFICATION Permission has been granted by the AKC for holding these events under AKC rules and regulations. James P. Crowley, Secretary
Upper Iowa Training Club Officers President....Julie Wittry Vice President....Mike Woodson Treasurer.....Jill Dunham Secretary.... Brittany Allen TRIAL COMMITTEE Trial Chair: Carmen Hurley, Decorah, IA 52101 563-382-5762 venturec@rconnect.com Trial Secretary: Abby Flak, PO Box 24 Decorah, IA 52101 563-419-1671 abbyflak@gmail.com Committee Members: Beth Einck, Marilynn Fischer, Carmen Hurley, Abby Flak ENTRY FEES First obedience or rally entry of each dog, per day...$25.00 Additional entry of same dog, per day (only for those entered in open and utility classes)....$20.00 CATALOG Two-day catalog, pre-ordered...$5.00 (A limited supply of catalogs will be available at the trial) Mail entries to: UITC Attn: Abby Flak PO Box 24 Decorah, IA 52101 Fees payable to: Upper Iowa Training Club ****C MATCH**** Friday: 5 pm (Doors open at 4pm) Saturday: 5 minutes after conclusion of trial 5 minutes for $5 with or without a judge
Judging Schedule CLASS SATURDAY 1 st TRIAL SATURDAY 2 nd TRIAL Novice A Karen Anderson Lynn Tamms Novice B Karen Anderson Lynn Tamms Open A Karen Anderson Lynn Tamms Open B Karen Anderson Lynn Tamms Utility A Karen Anderson Lynn Tamms Utility B Karen Anderson Lynn Tamms Beg Nov A Karen Anderson Lynn Tamms Beg Nov B Karen Anderson Lynn Tamms Pre Open Karen Anderson Pre Utility Karen Anderson Grad Novice Lynn Tamms Grad Open Lynn Tamms CLASS SUNDAY 1 st TRIAL SUNDAY 2 nd TRIAL Novice A Karen Anderson Novice B Karen Anderson Open A Lynn Tamms Open B Lynn Tamms Utility A Karen Anderson Utility B Karen Anderson Beg Nov A Lynn Tamms Beg Nov B Lynn Tamms Grad Novice Lynn Tamms Grad Open Karen Anderson Pre Open Lynn Tamms Pre Utility Karen Anderson Rally Novice A Karen Anderson Lynn Tamms Rally Novice B Karen Anderson Lynn Tamms Rally Advanced A Karen Anderson Lynn Tamms Rally Advanced B Karen Anderson Lynn Tamms Rally Excellent A Karen Anderson Lynn Tamms Rally Excellent B Karen Anderson Lynn Tamms CLASS DESIGNATIONS: The rules, regulations, and designations applying to regular and nonregular classes can be found in Obedience Regulations and Rally Regulations, obtained from the AKC Order Desk or on line at http://www.akc.org/rules/
RIBBONS & PRIZES REGULAR OBEDIENCE AND RALLY CLASSES First Place..... Blue Ribbon Second Place...... Red Ribbon Third Place....... Yellow Ribbon Fourth Place....... White Ribbon Qualifying Score.... Dark Green Ribbon The Upper Iowa Training Club is pleased to present the following prizes on each day of the Trial: Obedience Prizes: Highest Score in Regular Classes. $25 cash & Rosette Highest Combined Score $25 cash & Rosette Rally Prizes: Highest Combined Score from Ex B & Adv B Rosette A qualifying score is required for all awards. Prizes unclaimed by the closing hour of the trial will be forfeited. Vendor Space Available Contact Carmen Hurley at (563) 382-5762 Upper Iowa Training Club Silent Auction A Variety of Canine items will be auctioned off on Sunday. VETERINARIAN ON CALL EMERGENCY SERVICES Decorah Vet Clinic Fire/Ambulance/Police 563-382-1806 City of Decorah 604 Montgomery Street 911 Decorah, IA 52101 Fire: 563-382-3472 Police: 563-382-3667
MOVE-UP INFORMATION Prior to the Trials: Dogs may be moved up to a higher obedience or rally class at the request of the owner as a result of qualifying for an obedience/ rally title, provided the request is made to the Trial Secretary no later than 6 PM Central Time on Monday, March 29, 2017. E-mail notice is acceptable. Day-to-Day: Move-ups between days will be allowed. The request to move up must be made to the Trial secretary no later than one hour after the conclusion of obedience and rally classes. AREA ACCOMMODATIONS The following hotels accept pets. Please help us keep a good relationship with these hotels by cleaning up after your dog. Quality Inn & Suites: 705 Commerce Drive, Decorah, IA. (563)382-2269. Dog fee applies. Super 8: Highway 9 East, Decorah, IA Limited Dog Rooms. Please book early (563)382-8771. Super 8: 511 2 nd Ave SE, Cresco, IA (563)547-9988 (21 mi. away) Camping and RV Parking is allowed at the trial site with a limited number of electrical hookups. There is a $10 fee which must be included with your entry. Contact Edna Schrandt, (563) 382-2019 Hutchinson Family Farm -cabins (563) 382-3054 Canoe Creek Lodge (563) 0382-1380 Chase the Adventure (563) 532-9821 Fern Hollow Cabin (563) 382-8013 Carolan Guest House (563) 382-2828 DIRECTIONS TO THE TRIAL SITE From the North: Turn onto US 52 (Crossing into IOWA) Turn Left onto IA-9 E, Travel 2 miles Turn Left onto Montgomery Street, travel 1 mile Turn Right into Fairgrounds at 900 East Main Street From the South: Travel North on US-52 Turn Right onto IA-9 E, travel 2 miles Turn Left onto Montgomery Street, travel 1 mile
NOTICE TO EXHIBITORS OBEDIENCE TRIAL ENTRY FEES include a $.50 AKC Recording Fee and a $1.50 AKC Event Service Fee. RALLY TRIAL EVENT SERVICE FEES include a $3.00 AKC Recording Fee. (American Kennel Club rule, Chapter 11, Section 2) If a dog is entered in more than one class in the show, the recording fee is to be collected on the first entry only. DO NOT ADD THESE FEES TO YOUR ENTRY. 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 show committee. If because of riots, civil disturbances, extreme and/or dangerous weather conditions, emergency, or other acts beyond the control of the management, it is impossible to open or complete the show, no refund of entry fees will be made. REFUND OF ENTRY FEES LESS A $15 ADMINISTRATION FEE for bitches entered that come in season after the closing date of this show may be obtained by sending a veterinarian's certificate to the trial secretary. This certificate must be postmarked before the opening day of the show or given to the trial secretary not less than one hour before the start of the show. ENTRIES SUBMITTED WITHOUT THE AKC AGREEMENT ON THE BACK are not acceptable. Entries will not be accepted without fees or signature. Incomplete or illegible entries are not acceptable. RETURNED CHECKS do not constitute a valid entry fee. The trial secretary will add a $25 collection fee to the amount of each returned check. Subsequent returned checks from the same exhibitors may result in their being put on a cash only basis. NO FAX OR PHONE ENTRIES ACCEPTED. NO ENTRY shall be made and no entry shall be accepted which specifies any condition as to its acceptance. ALL ribbons and prizes must be claimed at the show by the owner or handler. No awards will be mailed. 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. No refund of any fees paid will be made. DOGS NEED be present only at scheduled time of judging, and may leave immediately thereafter, unless required for further judging. THE HANDLER of each dog is solely responsible for having it ready at ringside when its class is to be judged. Judges are not required to wait for any dog. EXHIBITORS ARE RESPONSIBLE for any damage you or your dogs do on the trial or hotel/motel grounds and for cleaning up after your own dogs. BRING YOUR OWN CHAIRS FOR SEATING. EXHIBITORS SHOULD FOLLOW THEIR VETERINARIANS RECOMMENDATIONS to assure their dogs are free of internal and external parasites, any communicable diseases, and have appropriate vaccinations. The Obedience & Rally Trials will run simultaneously. Every opportunity to resolve ring conflicts will be considered The Upper Iowa Training Club, its officers and board members, the trial secretary and their agents, assume no responsibility for any loss, damage, or injury sustained by the exhibitors, or their dogs or property, and further assumes no responsibility for injury to children. Please see the back of the entry form for details. UITC participates in the AKC Arbitration option AKC Rules, Regulations, Policies and Guidelines are available on the American Kennel Club Web site, www.akc.org The trial site will be available to exhibitors for set up at 4:00 PM on Friday, April 14, 2017.
OFFICIAL AMERICAN KENNEL CLUB ENTRY FORM Upper Iowa Training Club Saturday April 15, 2017 (1 st Obedience Trial) Saturday April 15, 2017 (2 st ObedienceTrial) Sunday April 16, 2017 (1 nd Obedience/Rally Trial) Sunday April 16, 2017 (2 nd Rally Trial) Entries close Wednesday, March 29, 2017 at 6:00 pm CST at trial secretary s address. Entry fees: $25 for first entry of each dog in each separate trial (obedience and rally are considered separate trials), $20 for second entry of same dog in the same trial. Mail entries to Abby Flak ATTN: UITC, PO Box 24, Decorah, IA 52101. Make Fees Payable to Upper Iowa Training Club Enclosed is $ for entry fees. Add $5.00 per catalog. TOTAL $
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 less or of the premises and any provider of services that are necessary to hold this event and any employees or volunteers of the afore-mentioned parties, and any AKC approved judge judging at this event, harmless from any claim or 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 lose 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 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 persons. 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, interpretation and effect of this agreement shall be settled by arbitration pursuant to the applicable rules of the American Arbitration Association. However, prior to arbitration 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 1. (Variety) if you are entering a dog of a breed in which there are varieties for show purposes, please designate the particular variety you are entering i.e., Cocker Spaniel (solid color black, ASCOB, parti-color). Beagles (not exceeding 13 inches over 13 inches but not exceeding 15 inches). Dachshunds (longhaired, smooth, wirehaired), Bull Terriers (colored, white), Manchester Terriers (standard, toy), Chihuahuas (smooth coat, long coat), English Toy Spaniels (King Charles and Ruby, Blenheim and Prince Charles), Poodles (toy, miniature, standard), Collies (rough, smooth). 2. The following categories of dogs may be entered and shown in Best of Breed competition: Dogs that are Champions of Record and dogs which according to their owner s records, have completed the requirements for a championship, but whose championships are unconfirmed. The showing of unconfirmed Champions in Best of Breed competition is limited to a period of 90 days from the date of the show where the dog completed the requirements for a championship. 3. (Dog Show Class) Consult the classification in this premium list. If the dog show class in which you are entering your dog is divided, then, in addition to designating the class, specify the particular division of the class in which you are entering your dog, i.e., age division, color division, weight division. 4. A dog must be entered in the name of the person who actually owned it at the time entries for a show closed. If a registered dog has been acquired by a new owner, it must be entered in the name of its new owner in any show for which entries closed after the date of acquirement, regardless of whether the new owner has received the registration certificate indicating that the dog is recorded in his name. State on entry form whether transfer application has been mailed to A.K.C. (for complete rule refer to Chapter 11, Section 3)