Sanctioned TDAA Agility Trial Presented by: One Day Trial Sunday, November 15, 2015 Doggie U K9 Academy 1515D 5 th Industrial Court., Bay Shore, NY 11706 (This event will be held indoors on agility mats) 3 Standard runs & 2 Games Judge: Victor Garcia There is no opening date Trial limited to 350 runs a day Pre-Entries Close: 6:00 pm Thursday 11/12/2015 All entries are first received Day of Show entries will be accepted for this trial, up until the 350 run limit has been met. However, entries cannot be accepted for a class once the walk thru has started. Example: Once the Standard round 1 or round 2 class start, no additional entries will be accepted regardless of the level. Additional fees will apply for Day of Show entries. Please visit the TDAA website at: www.k9tdaa.com
Certification Permission has been granted by the Teacup Dogs Agility Association for the holding of this event under Teacup Dogs Agility Association Rules and Regulations. Trial Chairperson Louise Wetzel (516) 220 3727 dragondogs4@nyc.rr.c.com Trial Secretary Cindy Medina (516) 658 4338 litrialsec@optonline.net www.longislandtrialservices.com Doggie U is a heated / air conditioned building. Show Site Information There is no parking for oversized vehicles, or overnight parking on site. You will receive detailed information about parking with your final confirmation. FOOD The Doggie U Teacup trials have taken on a tradition of their own with a Food Fest Potluck! We ask everyone to bring a favorite dish for all to share. This applies to any food for the day, from breakfast, lunch and desert. We even post a Google doc so everyone can see the choices. Exhibitors are expected to clean up after their dogs at the trial site. ACCOMMODATIONS All hotels are within 30 minutes of the site. Rates and pet policies change. Please call for current availability, rates and pet policy of the hotel. Hotels that accept pets are few and far between on Long Island. Please be on your best behavior so we can continue to use the few hotels that are available to us. La Quinta - 10 Aero Rd, Bohemia, NY 11716 631-881-7700 Residence Inn 850 Veterans Memorial Hwy, Hauppauge, NY 11780 (631) 724-4188 Wyndham Wind Watch Hotel, 1717 Vanderbilt Motor Parkway, Hauppauge, NY 11780 (631) 232-9800 Holiday Inn MacArthur Airport, 3845 Veterans Memorial Highway, Ronkonkoma, NY 11779 (631) 585 9500 DIRECTIONS TO DOGGIE U From Southern State Pkwy, take exit 42 North, 5th Ave. Bay Shore. Merge immediately to the left, onto 5th Ave, *turn left onto Spur Dr. North, (there is a McDonalds on the corner), take first right onto 5th Industrial Court. Doggie U is on the left, and you ll see a sign for Master Concepts, which is in the same building. Spur Drive North is just slightly north of Southern State Parkway. From Sunrise Hwy take exit 43 North, 5th Ave., then follow from *. From the LIE, take exit 53, Sagtikos Pkwy, to Southern State Pkwy East, exit 42 North, then follow from *. (Alternate route for commercial or large vehicles, LIE exit 53 (same exit as Sagtikos Pkwy) to Wicks Rd. Travel for 3.8 miles south on Wicks Rd, which becomes 5th Ave, then right on Spur Dr. North, right onto 5th Industrial Court.) Emergency Veterinary Services VMCLI (Veterinary Medical Center of Long Island) 75 Sunrise Hwy (Exit 40), West Islip, NY 11795-2033 - (631) 587 0800 www.vmcli.com 2
Eligibility This event is open to all dogs 20 and under and over the age of 12 months, except bitches in season, aggressive dogs, or dogs suffering from any deformity, injury, or illness which may affect a dog s physical or mental performance. Your dog must be registered to participate in TDAA Trials. There is a registration form included in this premium list. You can either fill it out and register at the trial or you can pre-register by sending in your form to TDAA. Measured Heights and Divisions Owners are responsible for entering the proper height division. Judges reserve the right to measure dogs entered in any trial. At the handler s option, dogs may be entered in a higher height division, but not in a lower than their proper height division. Dogs that run in a height division lower than their division will be eliminated. A judge must measure provisional dogs. 2 - dogs measuring 4 or less at the withers; or a jump height exemption measuring 8 or less. 4 - dogs measuring 8 or less at the withers; or a jump height exemption measuring 12 or less 8 - dogs measuring 12 or less at the withers; or a jump height exemption measuring 16 or less. 12 - dogs measuring 16 or less at the withers; or a jump height exemption measuring 20 or less. 16 - dogs measuring 20 or less at the withers. Special provisions are made for the dogs that are long-backed, or dogs whose depth of chest is greater than his legs length. E1 - Long backed dogs The long-backed dog would be based on the measurements of the dog from the front of the chest to the back of his rear compared to the measurement of the dog s height at the withers. As a rule of thumb, if the dog s length is 150% or greater than the height measurement, the dog would qualify for this exemption. E2 - Weight to length provision (by structure, not obesity) This exemption should be limited to certain breeds that have a propensity for weight that is greater than their height if you compare pounds to inches. E 3 - Dogs with dwarfish legs/deep chest dogs This exemption is granted to dogs whose leg to shoulders height ratio is 1/3 or less of the dog s overall height. The exemption for dog s with dwarfish legs in based on the measurement of the dog s withers height, when that height is 150% or greater than the measurement of the space from the floor to chest. Veteran - A jump height exemption (next lower height) will be granted to veteran dogs. A veteran dog is a dog at least 7 years of age. There is no special system of titling for veteran dogs. A dog also may be given a waiver to jump at a lower height even though he does not meet any of the criteria for a jump height exemption. A waiver will be given to a dog for extraordinary circumstance. Dogs given a waiver to a lower jump height will be able to earn qualifying legs and all TDAA titles. Dogs that qualify for a lower jump height under the new rules will need to be re-measured. If you do not have a TDAA height card your dog must be measured. 3
Class Information Standard Class BEGINNER AGILITY (BEG) All dogs shall be eligible for participation in this class. There shall be no grandfathering of titles from other organizations. INTERMEDIATE AGILITY (INT) - Only dogs who have earned the Teacup Beginner Agile Dog (TBAD) shall be eligible for participation in this class. SUPERIOR AGILITY (Sup) Only dogs who have earned the Teacup Intermediate Agile Dog (TIAD) or the Teacup Superior Agile Dog (TSAD) shall be eligible for participation in this class. Games Class GAMES I (G1) All dogs shall be eligible for participation in this class. There shall be no grandfathering of titles from other organizations. GAMES II (G2) Only dogs who have earned the Games I (TG1) shall be eligible for participation in this class. GAMES III (G3) Only dogs who have earned the Games II (TG2) or Games III (TG3) shall be eligible for participation in this class. FEO (For Exhibition Only) Will NOT be offered at this trial. FAST TRACK: Titles may be grandfathered from other organizations on a Fast Track basis. A dog with a higher title from another organization may move up on the same day to the next level of TDAA competition with a qualifying score. It is possible to move up from Beginner to Superior on the same day, if the dog qualifies first in Beginner then qualifies again in Intermediate. Likewise, it is possible for the dog to move from Games I to Games III by qualifying in the lower two levels. Fast Track will be offered at this trial. Equipment Information Teeter-12 (no slats) Dogwalk -8 Planks (slats) AFrame 9' ramp (slats) Table 3 x 3, Tire 24 diameter Closed Tunnel-TDAA chute 8 long Open (Pipe) Tunnel- 10, 15' (24 d) Weave poles 22-24 spacing (6 or 12 poles) Single & Winged Jumps- 48" / 18" wings. ALL CONTACTS ARE NOW RUBBERIZED! A warm up area, consisting of at least a regulation agility jump, shall be provided for all exhibitors. Watch for More Upcoming Doggie U Teacup Trials!! 4
Classes and Descriptions Classes Offered: 3 rounds of Standard Classes and 2 Games Classes (Dare to Double & Full House) S= SUPERIOR, I = INTERMEDIATE, B = BEGINNER TENTATIVE RUNNING ORDER: Small to Tall all classes Standard rounds 1 & 2, (BB, II, SS), Dare to Double (All levels), Fullhouse (All levels), Standard round 3 (S, I, B) Games Classes Descriptions: Dare to Double is a dog s-choice game. The objective is to score as many times as possible, repeating a doubling obstacle on course (traditionally the A-frame) as many times as possible. The dog must stop before course time elapses or be penalized. Dare to Double is score Points, Then Time. Full House - The objective of Full House is to successfully accumulate required points and before the time expires, gather the elements of the Full House. Three of a kind, (3 single bar jumps), Two of a kind (any 2 circle obstacles tunnel, tire or closed chute) and one Joker, which is a contact obstacle, weave poles or triple jump, pre-defined by the judge. Further games information will be available at the trial. Games information is available in the Clean Run Book of Agility Games, 2 nd Edition, by Bud Houston. ************************************************************************************ Handicapped Handlers: Disabled handlers will be allowed an additional 4 seconds in Standard and in qualifying course time in Games. A copy of the handler s disabled parking permit must be sent with the entry or presented at check in. ************************************************************************************ AWARDS: Ribbons will be awarded for 1st through 4th in each jump height in each class. Qualifying ribbons will be awarded to all dogs receiving a qualifying score. Dogs may receive placement ribbons without qualifying. Fast Track dogs will only receive qualifying ribbons at the Beginner/Games I and Intermediate/Games II levels. 5
Notice to Exhibitors Unsportsmanlike conduct, including rough handling or misconduct of any kind, will result in an excusal from the ring. Exhibitors may wear shirts or insignia of their training group if they wish. At the handler s option, the dog may wear a flat (buckle or quick release) collar without tags or other attachments. Choke collars, pinch collars, electric and dummy electric collars are prohibited. 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. All dogs must be on leash or crated at all times except when in the ring or when in the designated agility warm-up area. It is expressly understood that 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 Trial Committee, be asked to leave the trial site. In such case, no refund of any fees paid will be made. Food and toys are not permitted in the course area and handlers are not allowed to use whistles or other instruments or devices. Exhibitors are responsible for being at the ring gate when it is their turn to run. Entries & Fees Information Entries will not be accepted without fees. No entries will be accepted which require a signature for delivery. All entries must be submitted on official TDAA Agility Entry Forms, one dog per entry form. Photocopied entries without the TDAA agreement on the back or attached are NOT acceptable. Unsigned, incomplete, or illegible entries are NOT acceptable. Faxed entries and/or credit cards are not accepted. Returned checks do not constitute a valid entry fee. The Trial Secretary will add a $25.00 service charge for any returned checks. Subsequent returned checks from the same exhibitor may result in their being put on a CASH ONLY basis. Entry fees will not be refunded in the event that a dog is absent, disqualified, excused, or barred from competition by action of the Trial Committee. No entry fee will be refunded if the trial cannot be opened or completed by reason of riots, civil disturbance, fire, and act of God, public emergency, and act of a public enemy, or any other cause beyond the control of the organizing committee. Bitches in season are not permitted in the trial. The club will refund all but $5.00 of the entry fee for bitches unable to compete for that reason. The Trial Secretary must receive written notification from a Veterinarian of such claim for refund by letter (not email) no later than the day after the trial. Early Bird Pre-Entries........$13 a run or All 5 Runs $60 Day of Show Entries...... $15 a run or All 5 Runs $70 Fast Track Move-Up (all classes).......$8 Dog Registration Sent in with Entry..... $12 6
FAST TRACKING PLEASE READ How the Fast Track Move-Up Program Works Titles may be grandfathered from other organizations on a Fast Track basis. A dog with a higher title from another organization may move up on the same day to the next level of TDAA competition with a qualifying score. It is possible to move up from Beginners to Superior on the same day, if the dog qualifies first in Beginners, and then qualifies again in Intermediate. It is also possible to move up from Games I to Games III on the same day if the dog qualifies first in Games I and then qualifies again in Games II. A qualifying score in the lower class is required to move up to the next higher class. You must submit a copy of title certificates for each dog. Fast tracked dogs are not eligible for placement or title ribbons, but are eligible to receive Q ribbons. Submit $8.00 for each dog s fast track move-up request. Payment of the $8.00 is no guarantee that your dog will qualify at the lower level (though he will have multiple chances at each), and is non-refundable. If you have fast tracked before at a previous trial but have not moved up to the equivalent level based on titles earned through another organization, you may fast track at this trial by submitting the Fast Track Move Up request and fee. Include FAST TRACK Move Up request with entry form FAST TRACK MOVE UP REQUEST FORM A qualifying score in the lower class is required to move up to the next higher class. The dog's owner must submit a copy of the title certificates for the dog. TDAA # Dogs Name Owners Name Please mark each of the following that apply in the form below: Move up from Beginner to: Intermediate Superior Move up from Games I to: Games II Games III Submit $8.00 with your move-up request, and attach this form. 7
Official Teacup Dogs Agility Association DOG REGISTRATION FORM Return with $12.00 payment to: Teacup Dogs Agility Association 14543 State Route 676 Waterford, OH. 45786 Dog s Name: (The name used on titling certificates) Dog s Call Name: Dog s Breed: Dog s Date of Birth: Gender: Have you registered a dog with TDAA previously? Yes: No Owner: (The name used on titling certificates) Mailing Street Address: City, State and Zip: Primary Phone #: Secondary Phone #: Email Address: Your dog s TDAA number will be emailed to you at this address. Provide updated email when applicable. Only dogs measuring 20" or less at the withers are eligible for TDAA registration. There is no refund of this dog registration fee for any reason. Office Use CK # Date Amt Dog # Person # Create PDF Height Cert TEMP Hgt Email.PDF to customer Enter AUD Effective January 1, 2014 8
Official Teacup Dogs Agility Association Entry Form Doggie U K9 Academy Sunday, November 15, 2015 MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO: Doggie U Mail Entries to: Cindy Medina, 294 Neptune Ave., West Babylon, NY 11704. Express mail is not necessary, but if you choose to send express, envelopes requiring a signature will not be accepted. Early Bird Pre entries must be received by November 12, 2015 to get the pre-entry discount rate. Actual Owner (please print) Address/City/State/Zip Phone# Email address TDAA number should be entered as PENDING if you don t have # yet. TDAA #: Sex: Call Name: Breed: Date of Birth: Ht at Withers TDAA Registered Name: Measured Jump Ht: 4 8 12 16 Actual Jump Height : 2" 4 8 12 16 Jump Height Exemption: Veteran status Body Type Handicapped Hander Please check if your dog needs to be measured (Please attach a copy of your disabled parking permit with this entry) Standard Class: Beginner Intermediate Superior Games Class: Games I Games II Games III Standard R1 Standard R2 Dare to Double Full House Standard R3 TDAA Dog Registration - Include Registration Form and check made out to TDAA for $ 12 $ Fast Track Option = $8 $ Pre Entry: # of Classes x $13 = or All 5 Classes = $60 $ DOS Entries: # of Classes x $15 = or All 5 Classes = $70 $ Agreement I (We) acknowledge that the Teacup Dogs Agility Association Rules & Regulations have been made available to me (us), and that I am (we are) familiar with their contents. I(We) agree to hold the TDAA and any TDAA approved judge harmless from any legal claim resulting from said judge s action under the TDAA Rules, Regulations and Guidelines. I (We) agree that the club holding the Agility Trial has the right to refuse entry for cause which the club shall deem to be sufficient. In consideration of the acceptance of this entry and of the holding of the Agility Trial and of the opportunity to have the dog judged, I(we) agree to hold harmless the directors, governors, officers, agents, superintendents or show secretary and the owner or lessor of the premises and any employees of the aforementioned parties from any claim for loss or injury which may be alleged to have been caused directly or indirectly to any person or things by the act of this dog while in or upon the show/trial 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 of this dog by disappearance, theft, death or otherwise, and from any claim for damage or injury to the dog, whether such loss, disappearance, theft, damage or injury, be caused or alleged to be caused by the negligence of the club or any of the parties aforementioned, or by the negligence of any other person, or any other cause or causes. I(We) hereby assume the sole responsibility for and agree to indemnify and save the 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 damage because of bodily injuries, including death at any time arising out of or in consequence of my(our) participation in this Agility Trial, howsoever such injuries, death or damage to property 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. Instructions 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 the 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 made to TDAA. Signature of owner Parent or Guardian if under 18 Date 9