PREMIUM LIST ENTRIES OPEN Monday, July 14, 2014 at 8AM. Method of accepting entries is First Received. Entries CLOSE Friday, August 29, 2014 at 5PM after which time entries cannot be accepted, canceled or substituted except as provided for in Chapter 11, Section 6 of the Dog Show rules. THREE DAYS OF ALL-BREED AKC AGILITY Entries will be accepted for dogs listed in the AKC Canine Partners Program OFFICERS GRAND RAPIDS AGILITY CLUB President: Jill Moore Vice Pres.: Lyman Thompson Treasurer: Tom VanDragt Secretary: Beverly Mapes 2513 Lake Dr. SE Grand Rapids MI 49506 Trial Secretary: Janet Lash 9070 52 nd St SE, Alto, MI 49302 (616) 868-7242, GRACTrialSec@Gmail.com Agility Event Committee: Chairperson: Andrea Boucher, 3208 Duke St, Kalamazoo, MI 49008 269-352-1822, Email: boucher.andrea@gmail.com Members: Mary Harrison, Kris Larsen, Beverly Mapes, Leslie Cash, and any other club members in attendance. GRAND RAPIDS AGILITY CLUB (Licensed by the American Kennel Club) FRIDAY, SATURDAY & SUNDAY September 12, 13, and 14, 2014 Event # 2014527518, 2014527516 & 2014527519 Entry Limits 660 runs per day (330 per judge per day) Judges: Cynthia Kean and Mary Mullen M V P Sports Spot 3701-32 nd St. SE Kentwood, MI 49512 JUDGES AND ASSIGNMENTS Cynthia Kean (ZJ363) 8020 SE Colony Dr, Stuart, FL 34997-7307 Mary Mullen (28605) 8417 Holly Ct, Evansville, IN 47710-4957 Judge s Assignments: Friday Saturday Sunday Standard M. Mullen C. Kean M. Mullen Jumpers with Weaves C. Kean M. Mullen C. Kean Nov and Open F.A.S.T. C. Kean M. Mullen Not offered Master/Excellent F.A.S.T. M. Mullen C. Kean Not offered T2B Not Offered Not Offered C. Kean VETERINARIANS ON CALL (open 24 hours) Michigan Veterinary Specialists, 1425 Michigan St NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503, (616) 284-5300 or (888) 687-4911 Show Hours 7:30am till 5pm Friday, 7:30am till 6pm Sat/Sun. Indoor Soccer Arenas with artificial turf - Ring Sizes are 80/70 x 135 This club does not agree to arbitrate claims as set forth on the Official AKC entry form for this event. AMERICAN KENNEL CLUB CERTIFICATION Permission has been granted by the American Kennel Club for the holding of this event under the American Kennel Club rules and regulations. JAMES P. CROWLEY, Secretary Animal Emergency Hospital 3260 Plainfield Ave. NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49505 (616)361-9911. This Trial will be held indoors in 80/70 x 135 rings. Rubberized contacts, breakaway tire, and 24 weave poles Electronic timers will be used in both rings.
TRIAL ENTRY MAIL all entries with fees to the Trial Secretary. Express Mail entries must include signature permitting them to be left at trial secretary s address without recipient s signature. TELEPHONE, FAXED, INCOMPLETE AND UNSIGNED ENTRIES will not be accepted. ENTRIES NOT ON OFFICIAL AKC ENTRY FORMS or without the Agreement and Rules on the reverse side of the Official AKC Entry Form are NOT ACCEPTABLE. Unsigned entries or entries missing information other than the dog s call name will be returned. Owners are responsible for errors in making out entry forms, and no entry fee will be refunded in event of such errors or for cancellation of entries after trial has closed. ENTRIES RECEIVED WITHOUT FEES will not be accepted. DOGS ELIGIBLE TO ENTER This trial is open to all dogs fifteen (15) months and over that are registered with the American Kennel Club, or that have an AKC limited registration, Purebred Alternative Listing/Indefinite Listing privileges (PAL/ILP) or an AKC Canine Partners listing number, or approved Foundation Stock Service (FSS) breeds except bitches in season, aggressive dogs, blind or deaf dogs, or dogs suffering from any deformity, injury or illness which may affect the dog s physical or mental performance. ENTRY LIMITS 660 per day (330 runs per judge per day). Non-Regular ISC Classes will not be offered at these trials. ENTRY FEES Entry fees are per dog, per day, and include AKC recording fees of $3.50 for first run and $3.00 each for subsequent runs. First entry - $23.00, Second entry - $12.00, Third entry - $12.00. Checks must be made payable to GRAC. ACCEPTANCE & CONFIRMATION OF ENTRIES Receipt of entry will be emailed to those providing a legible email address. Confirmation letters and judging schedule will be emailed/mailed after closing of the trial. Please review your confirmation carefully and notify Trial Secretary IMMEDIATELY of any errors. All corrections must be entered before day of trial. Wait list for Withdrawn Entries after the Closing Date/Time: Grand Rapids Agility Club is offing a Wait List to fill openings created by withdrawn entries after the trial s closing date/time. A maximum of 30 entries will be placed on the club s wait list. All entries, including wait listed entries, must be received by the Trial Secretary prior to 5pm September 8, 2014. Any entry withdrawal requests that are received by 6pm September 8, 2014 will be replaced by available wait listed entries. If a withdrawn entry is replaced by a wait listed entry, a full refund will be issued for the withdrawn entry. Any wait listed entry that does not move off the wait list into the trial by 6pm September 8, 2014 will receive a full refund. Height Divisions In accordance with AKC regulations, entry form must include whether dog has a jump height card (please include dog s measured height) or if dog needs to be measured. All unmeasured dogs must be measured before they can run. Exhibitors are responsible for entering the proper height divisions. In the Regular classes, dogs may be entered at the jump height for which their measurement qualifies them or a higher jump height, if the exhibitor chooses. In the Preferred classes, however, dogs must run in the jump height for which their actual measurement qualifies them. 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 Dogs 22 inches and under at the withers 20 inches 16 inches Dogs over 22 inches 24 inches 20 inches Optional (may be entered at owner discretion) 26 inches not offered RIBBONS AND PRIZES Rosettes will be awarded to the 1 st through 4 th place dog in each jump height in each class, provided that they have earned qualifying scores. Qualifying ribbons will be awarded to each dog earning a qualifying score. Rosettes and jump bars will also be awarded for MACH, PACH and PAX titles. A New Title rosette will be awarded to anyone earning a new title. Junior Participating Ribbons are awarded to any Junior Handler running a dog at these trials. All prizes must be claimed the day of the trial; none will be mailed MOVE-UP CONDITIONS Dogs may be moved up to a higher class at the request of the owner, as a result of qualifying for an AKC agility title, provided that the request is made to the Trial Secretary, in writing, not later than Monday, September 8, 2014 at 6PM. E-mail moveups must include the information listed on the enclosed move-up form and include the phrase Accept this as my signature. Dogs so moved up will be entered at the end of the running order. Move-ups for the Saturday & Sunday trials will be accepted by the Agility Trial Secretary until one half hour after close of the last classes on Friday & Saturday at the trial site. Move-up forms are included in this premium and from the Trial Secretary. Running Order (tentative) (Official running order will be published in final confirmation letter.) Friday and Saturday: Ring 1: Mstr/Exc FAST, Mstr/Exc Std, Open Std, Novice Std Ring 2: Open FAST, Novice FAST, Novice JWW, Open JWW, Mstr/Exc JWW Sunday Ring 1: Mstr/Exc Std, Open Std, Novice Std Ring 2: T2B, Novice JWW, Open JWW, Mstr/Exc JWW All classes will run small to tall.
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. Dogs under the age of 4 months are not permitted on the show grounds of AKC Agility Trials. Entry fees will not be refunded in the event that the dog is absent, disqualified, excused, or barred from competition by the action of the show committee. No entry fee will be refunded if the trial cannot open or be completed by reason of riots, civil disturbances, fire, and act of God, public emergency, act of a public enemy, or any other cause beyond the control of the organizing committee. Refunds minus $10/day administrative fees will be given to bitches in season and all dogs that can't compete due to injury upon receipt of an excuse from a licensed veterinarian written on his/her letterhead. All refund requests must be received within 2 weeks of end of trial. Returned checks do not constitute a valid entry fee. There will be a minimum $35 service charge for returned checks. (amount of bank fee). Overpayments of less than $10 will be considered a donation to the club and will not be returned. It is expressly understood that the exhibitors alone are responsible for the behavior of their dogs and/or children. Any exhibitor whose dogs 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 such case, there will be no refund of any entry fees. Exhibitors are responsible for being at the ring gate when it is their turn to run. Dogs must be on leash AT ALL TIMES except when in the ring or in designated agility jump warm-up areas. This will be strictly enforced. There is limited overnight RV parking available at the site (No hookups). Campers must be preregistered to ensure a spot. Contact Andrea Boucher, 269-352-1822, Email: boucher.andrea@gmail.com. Exhibitors should follow their veterinarians recommendation to assure their dogs are free of internal and external parasites, any communicable diseases, and have appropriate vaccinations. Please help us preserve our ability to use our trial site, as well as our motel facilities, by cleaning up after your dogs. Plastic bags will be provided at the trial site for dog waste pickup. Thank you for your help. MOTELS that accept dogs. Please verify pet policy and fees with motel. Holiday Inn Express 5401 28 th St SE, Kentwood, MI 49512 616-940-8100 Baymont Inn 2873 Kraft SE, Kentwood, MI 49512 616-956-3300 Comfort Inn 4155 28 th St SE, Kentwood, MI 49512 616-957-2080 Country Inn & Suites 5399 28 th St SE, Kentwood, MI 49512 616-977-0909 Gatehouse Suites 2701 E. Beltline Ave SE Grand Rapids MI 49546 616-957-8111 Best Western Inn & Suites 5500 28 th St SE, Kentwood, MI 49512 616-949-8400 Super 8 4855 28 th St SE, Kentwood, MI 49512 616-957-3000 Motel 6 3524 28 th St SE, Kentwood, MI 49512 616-957-3511 Red Roof (not recommended) 5131 28 th St SE, Kentwood, MI 49512 616-942-0800 To ensure our welcome in the future, please clean up after your dogs so and do not leave dogs unattended in rooms! DIRECTIONS TO TRIAL SITE Take 28 th Street to Lake Eastbrook. Go South 2 blocks to 32 nd Street. The MVP Sport Spot is on the Northwest Corner. From North: US 131 to I-96 to 28 th street. East to Lake Eastbrook. South 2 blocks. From South: US 131 to 28 th Street. Right (east) to Lake Eastbrook. South 2 blocks. From East or West: I-96 to 28 th Street. West to Lake Eastbrook. South 2 blocks to site. Additional Exhibitor information Food is not available at the site. There are many restaurants on or near 28th Street. All workers will be fed by the club. Exhibitors may leave equipment at their own risk in the building overnight. Site is inside on artificial grass. Suggested footwear: running shoes, soccer shoes with rubber cleats, tennis shoes. (No metal cleats please) No Setup on Thursday Night. Exhibitors may enter at 7:30am Friday. Solid Tarps are required under all crating. No food or beverages (other than water) are allowed in any of the enclosed soccer fields. Vendors are permitted, but must be pre-registered. For more information, please contact Andrea Boucher, (269) 352-1822, Email: boucher.andrea@gmail.com.
AKC AGILITY MOVE-UP FORM This form must be filled out completely. NO VERBAL CHANGES WILL BE ACCEPTED. Fill out a separate form for each dog and give to the TRIAL SECRETARY ONLY. E-mail move-ups must include the information listed below and include the phrase Accept this as my signature. Forms must be received by: 6 pm Monday September 8, 2014 for the Friday Trial or within one half hour after the close of the last classes on Friday and Saturday at the trial site for the Saturday and Sunday trials respectively. There will be no class changes after these dates. This change form is only for the dogs whose entry has been accepted for the Grand Rapids Agility Club, Inc. Agility Trials September 12, 13 & 14, 2014. Call Name AKC Registered Name: AKC Registered Number: Height Division: 4 8 12 16 20 24 26 Breed/Variety: Owner(s) Name: Handler: Circle appropriate choice: Day: Friday Saturday Sunday All Days Please circle Division Regular Preferred Standard Class: JWW Class: FAST Class: VOLUNTEER WORKER SIGN-UP SHEET It takes a lot of people to put on a successful agility trial. Don t worry if you haven t done a job before, we will be happy to show you how. We will also work around any conflicts. Lunch will be provided for all workers and a worker s raffle will be held. If you are willing to help at our trial, please include this form with your entry. Volunteer name: Phone/Email: Classes in which you are competing (circle all that apply, indicate jump ht. and days entered): Standard/Pref. Std: Novice Open Exc/Mast Fri Sat Sun JWW/Pref. JWW: Novice Open Exc/Mast Fri Sat Sun FAST/Pref. FAST: Novice Open Exc/Mast Fri Sat T2B/Pref. T2B: Sun Please indicate which jobs you are willing to do (circle all that apply): Scribe Timer Combiner Gate Steward Bar Setter Leash Runner Sheet runner Course Builder Questions: Please contact Andrea Boucher, (269) 352-1822, Email: boucher.andrea@gmail.com. *************************************************************************************** GRAC is proud to offer 3 days of Obedience and Rally Trials in addition to Agility. Check our website for details and Premiums! www.gragility.org
OFFICIAL AMERICAN KENNEL CLUB AGILITY ENTRY FORM Grand Rapids Agility Club Opens: July 14, 2014 Closes: August 29, 2014 Day 1: Sept 12, 2014 STD JWW FAST T2B Day 2: Sept 13, 2014 STD JWW FAST T2B Day 3: Sept 14, 2014 STD JWW FAST T2B Daily Entry Fee: 1st run $23; $12 each additional run Make checks payable to:grac; Mail to: Janet Lash, 9070 52 nd St SE, Alto, MI 49302. 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, FAST, T2B) PREFERRED Classes REGULAR Classes 8 12 16 20 24 26 STD Nov A Nov B Open Exc Master JWW Nov A Nov B Open Exc Master FAST Nov A Nov B Open Exc Master T2B T2B 4 8 12 16 20 STD NovP OpenP ExcP MasterP JWW NovP OpenP ExcP FAST NovP OpenP ExcP T2B T2BP MasterP MasterP Non-Regular Classes International Sweepstakes STD JWW Select: 14 18 26 This Dog Needs To Be Measured Yes No SEX HEIGHT AT WITHERS BREED VARIETY CALL NAME AKC NAME (INCLUDE AKC TITLES ONLY) AKC NO ILP NO. PAL NO. FOREIGN REG. NO & COUNTRY BREEDER SIRE DAM ACTUAL OWNERS OWNERS ADDRESS CITY, STATE ZIP + 4 HANDLER Enter Complete Registration # below DATE OF BIRTH PLACE OF BIRTH (LIST COUNTRY) NEW ADDRESS ENTER JR. HANDLER # if applicable Exhibitor or owner MUST sign on the signature line beneath the instructions. 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 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 lessor 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 therefrom, 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 negligence of the aforementioned parties or any of their employees or 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, INTREPRETATION 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 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 not compete 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 on the reverse side 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 forgoing 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: In Case of Emergency - Name: Phone #: New Email AEAGL2 (09/12)