Entries Open August 23, 2017, at 8:00 AM. FIRST RECEIVED Entries Close October 6, 2017 at 6 PM after which time entries cannot be accepted, canceled, altered, or substituted except as provided for in Chapter 11, Section 6 of the Dog Show Rules. Move-ups must be received in writing by 6:00 PM on Monday October 16, 2017 Premium List Event Numbers: 2017176112, 2017176113, 2017176114 Hosted by Fort Wayne Obedience Training Club AKC All Breed Agility Trial www.fwotc.com This event is accepting entries for dogs enrolled in the AKC Canine Partners Program Fri, Sat, and Sun, Oct 20, 21, & 22, 2017 The Plex South 5702 Engle Rd Fort Wayne, Indiana 46804 Joanne Silhanek 6216 Reo St Toledo, OH 43615 **NEW FIELD TURF** Trial hours: 7:30 am 5 pm, Friday/Saturday/ Sunday FIRST RECEIVED Limit each day: 330 runs per day. Indoors on artificial turf Ring size 90 x 100 CERTIFICATION Permission is granted by the American Kennel Club for the holding of these events under American Kennel Club rules and regulations. Gina M. DiNardo, secretary
Classes offered President: VP: Recording Secretary: Treasurer: Board of Directors: Fort Wayne Obedience Training Club Steven Wheeler Sheila Dick & Kelly Urick Deb Ward 1525 E. Goldspur Dr. Ft Wayne, IN 46804 Vanessa Scott Katie Sweeney, Kelly Kohlmeyer, Nancy Wright, Christine Musselman Trial Chairman Trial Secretary Diane Townsend Joanne Silhanek 6610 Forest Creek Ct 6216 Reo St Fort Wayne, IN 46835 Toledo, OH 43615 260-485-2965 419-866-1573 townsend_diane@frontier.com chipperud@sbcglobal.net Trial Committee Members: Sheila Dick, Deb Gatchell, Chuck Edwards, Diane Townsend and Kelly Urick Awards: Debbie Gatchell Worker coordinator: Diane Townsend and Natasha Kersjes Chief Ring Builder: Sheila Dick, Joe Murphy Friday Saturday Sunday Ring 1 Ring 1 Ring 1 Nov FAST Nov FAST Nov FAST Open FAST Open FAST Open FAST Ex/Mast FAST Ex/Mast FAST EX/Mast FAST Premier Standard Premier Standard Premier Standard Ex/Mast Standard Ex/Mast Standard Ex/Mast Standard Open Standard Open Standard Open standard Novice Standard Novice Standard Novice Standard Ring 2: Ring 2: Ring 2: Nov JWW Nov JWW Nov JWW Open JWW Open JWW Open JWW Judge: Sherry Jefferson 671 Locust Ave Washington, PA 15301 Ex/Mast JWW Ex/Mast JWW Ex/Mast JWW Premier JWW Premier JWW Premier JWW Entry fee: $18 for first and second entry $15 for third entry $12 for fourth and fifth entry Entry fees include AKC recording fee of $3.50 for the first entry of each dog, and $3.00 for each additional entry of the same dog per event. Height order for all 3 days small to tall FWOTC reserves the right to modify class and or height order if needed to maintain the efficiency of the trial Obstacles will conform to current requirements of the Agility Regulations. Weave poles 24 spacing, Rubberized Contacts, Electronic Timers will be used at these trials. Move ups for Friday must be received in writing (e-mail accepted) no later than 6:00 pm, Monday, October 16, 2017. Move ups will be allowed for Saturday & Sunday until the end of trial Friday & Saturday as a result of receiving a title. Warm up/practice jump: Regulation agility jump will be set up in designated area. Handlers in all classes are permitted to walk the course, without a dog, prior to the start of each class.
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 under control and are familiar with and able to perform all obstacles safely. Entry fees will not be refunded in the event that a dog is absent, disqualified, excused by the judge, or barred from competition by action of the Trial Committee. No entry will be refunded if the trial cannot be opened or completed by reason of riots, civil disturbances, fire, an act of God, public emergency, act of public enemy, or any other cause beyond the control of the organizing committee. It is expressly understood that exhibitors alone are responsible for the behavior of their dogs and/or children. Any exhibitor whose dog 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 show site. In such case, no refund of any fees will be made. Exhibitors are responsible for complete, accurate, and legible information on their entry forms; illegible or incomplete entries cannot be entered into the show. All entries must be made on Official AKC Entry Forms or copies and must include the Agreement and Rules. No Entry shall be made and no entry shall be accepted which specifies any condition as to its acceptance. Telephone, faxed, emailed and unsigned entries will not be accepted. Exhibitors are responsible for errors in making out entry forms, and no entry fee will be refunded in event of such errors or cancellation of entries after trial has closed. Handlers in classes may opt to run in a higher height division, but not in a division lower than their proper height division. dogs must jump in the required height division. Bitches in season are not permitted to compete in Agility Trials. Please note: Refund of entry fees, for bitches entered in the trial that are in season during the dates of this show, may be obtained by sending a veterinarian s certificate to the trial secretary before the start of the show. Entry fees will be refunded minus $6.00/per day processing fee. Injured dogs are not permitted to compete in agility trials. Refund with a veterinarian s certificate is entry fee minus $8 per run per day.. Overpayments of $5.00 or less will be considered a contribution to the club. Head Halters, Pinch collars, electric and dummy electric collars are prohibited on the trial grounds. Exhibitors may wear shirts or insignia of their training group if they wish. All dogs must be on leash at all times except when in the ring or when in the designated agility warm-up area. Judges are not required to wait for dogs. The owner or handler of each dog is solely responsible for having it ready at ringside when its class is to be judged. Exhibitors are responsible for cleaning up after their own dogs. Please help us keep this site and hotels clean for future use. Returned checks do not constitute a valid entry fee. The Trial Secretary will add a $40 collection fee to the amount of each returned check. You will also be placed on our Do not accept entry until entry and fees paid. Subsequent returned checks from the same exhibitor may result in their being put on a cash only basis. No refunds will be given for less than $10.00. AVMA Statement: Exhibitors should follow their veterinarians recommendation to assure their dogs are free of internal and external parasites, any communicable diseases, and have appropriate vaccinations. Waterproof Tarp is needed under crates and Waterproof Tarp and padding under Exercise Pens. Protect turf please. Dogs Eligible to Enter This trial is open to all dogs fifteen (15) months of age or older that are registered with the American Kennel Club or that have 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. Bitches in season, aggressive, blind or deaf dogs or dogs suffering from any deformity, injury or illness which may affect the dog s physical or mental performance are ineligible to participate. Mixed breed dogs that have been listed with AKC Canine Partners may participate provided their listing number has been recorded on the entry form. Height Division 4 N/A dogs 11 and under at the withers 8 dogs 11 and under at the withers dogs 14 and under at the withers 12 dogs 14 and under at the withers dogs 18 and under at the withers 16 dogs 18 and under at the withers dogs 22 and under at the withers 20 dogs 22 and under at the withers Dogs over 22 at the withers 24 dogs over 22 at the withers N/A 26 optional Owners are responsible for entering their dogs in the proper height division. After Closing wait list FWOTC is offering a Wait List to fill openings created by withdrawn entries after the trials closing Oct 6, 2017 at 6:00 pm. A maximum of 20 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 Oct. 6, 2017 at 6:00 pm. Any entries withdrawn by Sat Oct 14, at 12:00 pm, will be replaced by a wait listed entry if any are available. 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 will receive a full refund..
AREA HOTELS: Please check with the hotels with regard to their pet policies unless noted otherwise. Super 8 5710 Challenger Pkwy., Ft. Wayne, IN 46818 (260) 489-0050 Red Roof Inn 3017 W. Coliseum Blvd. Ft Wayne, IN 46808 (260)-483-0091 America s Best Value Inn 1401 W. Washington Ctr. Rd., Ft. Wayne, IN 46825 (260) 489-3588 Quality Inn 1734 W. Washington Ctr. Rd., Ft. Wayne, IN 46818 (260) 489-5554 Awards Rosettes will be awarded for 1 st thru 4 th place. Qualifying ribbons will be awarded to all dogs receiving a qualifying score. A MACH or PAX bar and rosette will be awarded to those dogs qualifying at this trial. New title ribbons will be awarded. All prizes to be claimed the day of the trial; none will be mailed. If you provide a legible e-mail address, e-mail entry confirmations will be sent out when entries are received. Accepted confirmations will be sent via e-mail after the draw date. Please be sure to have your e-mail address printed clearly on entry form. After the closing date, a final confirmation and judging schedule will be sent out via e-mail. You may also enclose a self-addressed stamped postcard for confirmation. Candlewood Suites 5251 Distribution Dr., Ft. Wayne, IN 46825 (260) 484-1400 La Quinta Inn & Suites 2902 E. Dupont Rd., Ft. Wayne, IN 46825 (260) 490-7950 Baymont Inn & Suites 2881 E. Dupont Rd., Ft. Wayne, IN 46825 (260) 490-8989 Vendors: Contact Diane Townsend Townsend_diane@frontier.com Good Food will be available on site. DIRECTIONS From the North: I-69 south. Exit #102 to US-24W/Jefferson Blvd. Turn Left onto W Jefferson Blvd. Go 1.2 miles and turn Right onto Engle Road. The Plex South is on the Left approximately 1.3 miles. From the South: I-69 north. Exit #102 to US-24/Jefferson Blvd. Turn Right onto W Jefferson Blvd. Go 0.9 miles and turn Right onto Engle Road. The Plex South is on the Left approximately 1.3 miles. From the West: US-24 E to Fort Wayne. US-24 becomes W Jefferson Blvd. Turn Right onto Engle Road. The Plex South is 1.3 miles on the Left. From the East: U-24S to Fort Wayne. Turn Right onto ramp for I-469 N toward US-30 W. Turn Left onto ramp toward I-69 south/indianapolis. Exit #102 toward US-24W/Jefferson Blvd. Turn Left onto W Jefferson Blvd. Go 1.2 miles and turn Right onto Engle Road. The Plex South is on the Left approximately 1.3 miles. On-site camping $25 per camper for the weekend Contact Diane Townsend townsend_diane@frontier.com to make your reservation. VETERINARIAN ON CALL NIVES 5818 Maplecrest Road, Fort Wayne, IN 46835 ph. 260-426-1062 Directions to the Emergency Vet Clinic: NIVES 5818 Maplecrest Road, Fort Wayne, IN 46835 ph. 260-426-1062 Directions to the Emergency Vet Clinic: Out of The Plex driveway turn Right. To Jefferson Blvd turn Left. Merge onto I-69 North. Merge onto I-469 E/ US-30 E exit # 115. Take exit 29B toward South Maplecrest Road. 5818 Maplecrest Road. 19.27 miles about 23 minutes.
ANYONE may volunteer to work at our trials. By virtue of the Random Draw, we can reserve entry spaces for 65 dogs of workers. If you would like to volunteer, fill out the form below and return it with your entry form. Mark WORKER on the outside of the envelope. Limit 2 dogs per person for a worker space. Returning this form will not guarantee entry into the trial, but we will take as many workers into slots as we can. Those with the least conflicts will be given preference to keep the trial flow smooth. Notification of worker status will be made as soon as possible by Diane Townsend, worker coordinator. Townsend_diane@frontier.com Worker food and recognition offered Name Email Phone ( ) Day(s) Entered: Friday Saturday Sunday List all classes entered (i.e., Std Open 20", JWW Nov B 16", Pref Std Nov 16", etc.) Please X the jobs you are willing to work. AGILITY TRIAL MOVE-UP FORM (Do not send this form to AKC. Send it to the Trial Secretary) USE THIS FORM TO MOVE UP TO A HIGHER AGILITY CLASS ONLY It is the option of the club to allow day-to-day move-ups. Exhibitors should refer to a club s premium list to verify the club s policy for moving a dog up. If offered, dogs shall be moved up to a higher class at the request of the owner, as a result of the dog qualifying for an agility title. The request for moving up must be made to the Trial Secretary according to the club s published policy. All move-up entries are subject to availability of the class and payment of any difference in entry fee. Dogs so moved-up will be entered at the end of the running order. Refer to Chapter 1, Section 20 of the Regulations for Agility Trials for additional move-up requirements. Name of Club Date Breed: Sex: Dog's AKC Registered Name Dog s AKC # Dog s Call Name Move Entry to Agility Class: (Circle One) Jump Height Division: (Circle One) Job Fri. Sat. Sun. Leash Runner Floater Course Builder Standard JWW FAST Open Excellent Master 8 12 16 20 24 26 Open Excellent Master 8 12 16 20 24 26 Open Excellent Master 8 12 16 20 24 26 Scribe Asst. Scribe Timer Sec. Table Gate Steward Ring Crew Scribe Runner other Standard JWW FAST Open Excellent Master 4 8 12 16 20 Open Excellent Master 4 8 12 16 20 Open Excellent Master 4 8 12 16 20 Owners Name: Handlers Name: (If applicable) Signature of owner or agent duly authorized to make this entry: Signature of Trial Secretary If Approved Time Received:
OFFICIAL AMERICAN KENNEL CLUB AGILITY ENTRY FORM Fort Wayne Obedience Training Club The Plex South 5702 Engle Rd Fort Wayne, Indiana 46804 Oct 20 2017 STD JWW FAST PREMIER STD PREMIER JWW Oct 21, 2017 STD JWW FAST PREMIER STD PREMIER JWW Oct 22 2017 STD JWW FAST PREMIER STD PREMIER JWW Entry Fees: $18, $18, $15, $12, $12 per class. Make checks payable to FWOTC Mail entries to: Joanne Silhanek 6216 Reo Street Toledo, Ohio 43615 IMPORTANT: Carefully read instructions before filling out! Opening date Aug 23, 2017 First received Closing date Oct 6, 2017 ENTRY FEE ENCLOSED Choose Either OR Classes Circle one jump height, and circle class selections :: Only one selection per class (STD, JWW, FAST, T2B) REGULAR Classes 8 12 16 20 24 26 STD Nov A Nov B Open Exc Master Premier JWW Nov A Nov B Open Exc Master Premier FAST Nov A Nov B Open Exc Master ISC not offered This Dog Needs To Be Measured Yes No SEX PREFERRED Classes 4 8 12 16 20 STD NovP OpenP ExcP MasterP PremierP JWW NovP OpenP ExcP MasterP PremierP FAST NovP OpenP ExcP MasterP HEIGHT AT WITHERS BREED VARIETY CALL NAME AKC NAME (INCLUDE AKC TITLES ONLY) AKC NO Enter Complete Registration # below ILP NO. PAL NO. FOREIGN REG. NO & COUNTRY BREEDER SIRE DAM ACTUAL OWNERS OWNERS ADDRESS CITY, STATE ZIP + 4 HANDLER 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 titling classes, but not in a division lower than their proper height division. Dogs entered in the 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: New Email In Case of Emergency - Name: Phone #: AEAGL9/12