Beachside Dog Agility Club Independent Show at Waxham Sands Holiday Park Warren Farm, Horsey, Nr. Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, NR29 4EJ on 8 th & 9 th July 2017 Entry Closing Date: 8 th June 2017 (First Class Postmarked) Show Manager: Sarah King - 01692 403286 Show Secretary & Enquiries: Angela Nichols - angela.nichols3@btopenworld.com Entries & Entry Enquiries: Beachside DAC, c/o Agility Aid, 20 House Lane, Arlesey, Bedfordshire, SG15 6XU tel: 07591 715317 email: enquiries@agilityaid.co.uk Vet on Call Haven Veterinary Centre Queen Anne s Road Great Yarmouth, NR31 0LE Tel: 01493 416700 Entries: 3.00 per dog per class Show Opens 8.00am - Briefings from 8.15am - Judging starts 8.30am *** All contact equipment will be rubber coated *** Show updates at the Beachside Agility Club Facebook page Show information at www.agilityaid.co.uk
Saturday 8 th July 1 Beginners Agility 17 Graduate Agility 2 Beginners Jumping 18 Graduate Jumping 3 Beginners Double Dogwalk 19 Graduate Double Dogwalk 4 Beginners Helter Skelter 20 Graduate Helter Skelter 5 Elementary Agility 21 Senior Agility 6 Elementary Jumping 22 Senior Jumping 7 Elementary Double Dogwalk 23 Senior Double Dogwalk 8 Elementary Helter Skelter 24 Senior Helter Skelter 9 Starters Agility 25 Veterans Agility 10 Starters Jumping 26 Veterans Jumping 11 Starters Double Dogwalk 27 Veterans Double Dogwalk 12 Starters Helter Skelter 28 Veterans Helter Skelter 13 Novice Agility 29 Allsorts Agility 14 Novice Jumping 30 Allsorts Jumping 15 Novice Double Dogwalk 31 Allsorts Double Dogwalk 16 Novice Helter Skelter 32 Allsorts Helter Skelter Sunday 9 th July 33 Beginners Agility 49 Graduate Agility 34 Beginners Jumping 50 Graduate Jumping 35 Beginners Agility 2 51 Graduate Agility 2 36 Beginners Tunnel Drive 52 Graduate Tunnel Drive 37 Elementary Agility 53 Senior Agility 38 Elementary Jumping 54 Senior Jumping 39 Elementary Agility 2 55 Senior Agility 2 40 Elementary Tunnel Drive 56 Senior Tunnel Drive 41 Starters Agility 57 Veterans Agility 42 Starters Jumping 58 Veterans Jumping 43 Starters Agility 2 59 Veterans Agility 2 44 Starters Tunnel Drive 60 Veterans Tunnel Drive 45 Novice Agility 61 Allsorts Agility 46 Novice Jumping 62 Allsorts Jumping 47 Novice Agility 2 63 Allsorts Agility 2 48 Novice Tunnel Drive 64 Allsorts Tunnel Drive
Beginners: For dogs and handlers completely new to agility. The combination may progress to Elementary at any stage. Alternatively, the handler may compete in Beginners for a maximum of 10 Competition (Show) days regardless of the number of new to agility dogs he or she is running. The A-Frame and Dog Walk will be set at standard height. There will not be weaves or See-Saw in these classes. A silent toy is permitted to be carried in the ring by the handler as a training aid, but must not be thrown whilst in the ring. Elementary: Starters: Novice: Graduate: Senior: Veterans: Allsorts: (KC Grade 1). For Handlers or Dogs who have not gained three wins (one of which must be an agility class). Experienced handlers at KC Grades 1 to 7 or Beachside Starters to Senior may enter new dogs in these classes. (KC Grade 2). For Handlers or Dogs who are not eligible for Beginners or Elementary classes and have not gained three wins at Starters (one of which must be an agility class). (KC Grade 3). For Handlers or Dogs who have gained four wins at Starters (one of which must be an agility class), and are not eligible for Graduate classes. (KC Grades 4 & 5). For Handlers or Dogs who have gained five wins at Novice (two of which must be an agility class), and are not eligible for Senior classes. (KC Grades 6 & 7). For Handlers or Dogs who have gained six wins at Graduate (three of which must be an agility class). For dogs aged 8 years and over, these classes will have no Weaves or Seesaw. The A-Frame and Dog Walk (if used) will be at a lower height. Jump heights will be Toy, Small and Medium. Dogs may jump whichever height suits them best, regardless of the dog s size. Dogs entered into Veterans classes are not permitted to enter any other classes. Once a dog has competed at Veteran they are not permitted to move back to a standard class. For dogs that the handler does not want to run at their measured height, or dogs returning from injury. All equipment is permissible in this group. Heights will be Toy, Small and Medium only. Dogs may jump whichever height suits them best, regardless of the dog s size. Dogs entered in Allsorts classes are not permitted to enter any other classes. Double Dogwalk: Tunnel Drive: Helter Skelter: A course with a dogwalk as the only piece of contact equipment, the dogwalk will be negotiated twice. A course which includes tunnels which are to be negotiated. A jumping course usually set in increasing or decreasing circles. Awards All classes will be split into toy/small and large/medium heights when awarding results. Camping Information Camping (with a limited number of electric hook-ups) is available and should be booked directly with the campsite; contact Harry at: Waxham Sands Holiday Park, NR29 4EJ Telephone: 01692 598325 Trophies: Dependent on class size Placed Rosettes: to at least 15% in each class Clear Round Rosettes: in all classes
RULES AND REGULATIONS 1. Dogs entered at this show must have received appropriate agility training and be able to negotiate all equipment in a safe manner. 2. Entry fees 3.00 per dog per class (pay on the day [POTD] entries will count towards competition, but will incur an additional charge). 3. Beachside DAC reserves to itself the right to refuse entries. 4. Dogs under 18 calendar months of age on the day of the Show are not eligible to compete. 5. Dogs aged under four calendar months may attend the show not for competition, but are not permitted ringside. 6. No bitch in season or pregnant bitch is allowed to compete. 7. No person shall carry out punitive correction or harsh handling of a dog at any time. 8. Dogs must not wear any type of slip, half-slip collar or lead, harness or muzzle when under test. A flat, close fitting, leather or webbing collar is permitted, providing the only attachment is a plain identification panel as an integral part of the collar i.e. not attached by a ring. 9. No competitor shall impugn the decision of the Judge or Judges. 10. Hurdle Heights (+/- 10mm tolerance): Toy 200mm, Small 350mm, Medium 450mm, Large 600mm. 11. The Height limit for dogs:- a. Toy Dogs For dogs measuring 32cm or less at the withers. b. Small Dogs - For dogs measuring between 26cm and 39cm at the withers. c. Medium Dogs - Dogs measuring between 37cm and 48cm at the withers. d. Large Dogs - Dogs measuring over 44cm at the withers. ~*~if your dog measures into two heights you may choose which height to enter them at)~*~ 12. A dog shall be withdrawn from competition and removed from an Agility Show if it is:- a. A bitch which is in season. b. Suffering from any infectious diseases or contagious disease. c. Interfering with the safety or chance of winning of an opponent. d. Of such temperament or is so much out of hand as to be a danger to the safety of any person or other animal. e. Likely to cause suffering to the dog if it continues competing. 13. In the event that the show is cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances, Beachside DAC will refund fees, less any incurred expenses, on receipt of a stamped addressed envelope submitted to the Show Secretary within one calendar month of the day of the show. 14. Food shall not be allowed in the ring, in hand or pockets. Bumbags, treatbags, training aids* or toys are also not allowed in the ring. (*no training aids will be allowed in the ring other than a silent toy in the Beginners classes only. This may be thrown for the dog only after the dog has left the ring, and with due consideration to competitors, dogs, and bystanders outside of the ring area). 15. Separate entry forms must be completed by each Competitor and must be signed by the Competitor or his authorised agent, entry forms will not be accepted without the correct payment of fees. 16. Any bank/postal charges incurred by the organisation as a result of competitors actions or circumstances will be recovered from said competitor. 17. No dogs suffering from infectious or contagious disease or having been exposed to such disease during the period of 21 days prior to the Competition may attend the show. 18. It is the competitors responsibility to be available for their class and running order. 19. Any handler or other person in charge of a dog is required to remove as soon as possible any fouling caused by their dog(s); failure to do so may result in removal from the show. 20. If your dog is found to be at risk, forcible entry to your vehicle may be necessary without liability for any damage caused. 21. Verbal or physical abuse of persons or animals will not be tolerated and will result in removal from the show grounds. 22. All dogs are entered at this show at their owners risk and whilst every care will be taken, the management of the show will not accept responsibility for loss, damage or injury however caused to dogs, persons or property whilst at the show. 23. Beachside DAC reserves the right to limit or close entries before the published closing date if necessary. 24. If you enter the show by paper entry form and choose to download your ring cards you are agreeing for the information held upon them to be publicly viewable online. 25. Beachside DAC or their authorised agents may make results from this show publicly available and share results with third parties for the same purpose. Show information will be available at: www.agilityaid.co.uk If you enter the show via ASO you will be able to download a copy of your running orders from your online account ~*~ It is a condition of this show that everyone helps for at least an hour each day ~*~ You will be allocated a time to help which will be displayed on the helpers list, if you need to change your allocated time for a more convenient one please see the ring manager the morning of the show. In case of cancellation of the show within seven days of the show date, notification will be sent to the relevant web sites and posted on applicable facebook groups where possible. It will be the competitor's responsibility to check with these services if continuation of the show is in doubt.
Toy Small Medium Large Beginners Elementary Starters Novice Graduate Senior Veterans Allsorts Please Do Not Staple! Beachside DAC Independent Agility Show 8 th & 9 th July 2017 Waxham Sands Holiday Park, Warren Farm, Horsey, Nr. Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, NR29 4EJ Please use separate line for each dog, put classes in numerical order and use block capitals throughout when completing this entry form. Please check all details before posting. HANDLER OWNER (if different to handler) Name Address Name Tel No Address Mobile Postcode Postcode Email Vehicle Reg Tel No Dogs Size Dogs Grade Dogs Pet Name Dogs D.O.B. Dog/Bitch Breed Classes Sec Use Declaration: I/We agree to submit to and be bound by the rules & regulations of the show. I/we agree not to bring to the show any dog which has contracted or been knowingly exposed to any infectious or contagious disease during the 21 days prior to the day of the Show, or which is suffering from a condition which adversely affects its health or welfare. I/We declare that dog/s entered for competition will be at least 18 months old on the day of the show. I/We declare that dog/s entered for competition have received appropriate training and can negotiate all equipment in a safe manner. Signature of Owner (or Authorised Agent). Date:... ENTRIES & FEES TO: Beachside DAC c/o Agility Aid 20 House Lane, Arlesey, Beds, SG15 6XU Cheques Payable to: S King Closing Date 8 th June 2017 ENTRIES x Classes at 3.00 postage of ring cards 1 TOTAL Please check this box if you would like to download your Ring Cards (see rule 24) (do not pay 1 postage) If you opt out of postage, Ring Cards will be available to download at: www.agilityaid.co.uk & www.agilityshows.online