AGILITY TRIAL PREMIUM LIST SANCTIONED BY CANINE PERFORMANCE EVENTS, INC. Sat/Sun, August 2 & 3, 2014 HOSTED BY: SnoBounders Agility Club Skykomish River Park Monroe, Washington JUDGE: Dorris Wiglesworth, California No more than 6 entries are allowed per envelope. Only exception all dogs within one envelope have the same 5 digit CPE member ID number. Entry Method First Received - No Opening Date. Entries may be mailed/received at any time once the premium has been published. Overnight envelopes must have the recipient s signature waiver signed or the envelope may be refused or delayed. Final Closing Date: July 23, 2014 No Refund of Pre-Entries withdrawn after the closing date. Final Move-Up Date: July 28, 2014 at 5 PM PDT Limits: 375 runs per day DAY OF SHOW ENTRIES: 7:00 AM to 7:15 AM; please add $2 per run. If the limit is reached for any/all day(s) by the closing date, the club should contact CPE to have FULL posted on the CPE events page, for any day(s), the club is not required to do so. The exhibitor must verify the limit has not yet been reached between the closing date and first trial date. Verify by emailing the trial secretary: melodygraf@hotmail.com, by checking the CPE website: http://www.k9cpe.com, or by checking our clubs website: www.snokingagility.com/snobounders.html. One ring trial will be held outdoors on grass. Ring size is 100 x100. NOTICE TO EXHIBITORS The safety of the dogs and handlers 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. Entry fees will not be refunded in the event that a dog is absent, disqualified, excused, or barred from competition by action of the show committee. It is expressly understood that exhibitors alone are responsible for the behavior of their dog(s) and / or children. Any exhibitor whose dog(s) 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 that case, no refund of any fees paid will be made. No entry fee will be refunded if the trial cannot open or be completed by reason of riots, civil disturbances, fire, an act of God, public emergency, act of a public enemy, or any other cause beyond the control of the organizing committee. An 100% refund will be given for any requests for withdrawals received prior to the Closing Date. After the Closing Date until 24 hours before the trial, refunds will be given for bitches in heat, injured or ill dogs (with verification from a vet upon request) or family emergency, less a $20.00 handling fee. Exhibitors are responsible for complete, accurate, and legible information on the entry forms: illegible or incomplete entries cannot be entered in the show. Conditional, unsigned, incomplete, telephone, FAX or telegraph entries cannot be accepted. Valid entries must be received between the opening and closing dates. Owners are responsible for errors on entry blanks, for entering a dog twice, or for entering a dog in a class in which it is ineligible to compete. Dogs incorrectly entered won t be transferred to another class after entries close. Returned checks do not constitute a valid entry. There will be a $25.00 service charge for bank returned checks. The SnoBounders Agility Club (aka Sno-King Agility Club) and City of Monroe Parks assume no responsibility for any loss, damage or injury sustained by exhibitors, handlers, spectators, or to any of their dogs or property, and further assumes no responsibility for injury to any child not under the control of his or her parents or guardians. If you plan to compete, dog must have CPE ID number; CPE takes ~4-6 weeks to process application. The club will not submit CPE ID application for exhibitor. No DOS entries accepted w/o CPE ID number and ID card. You may no longer submit an entry with a note that CPE ID application submitted; all entries must have a CPE ID for each dog entered. Confirmations Confirmations will be sent via email. To ensure you receive your confirmation, as well as other pre-trial information from SKAC, please adjust your email to allow melodygraf@hotmail.com through your SPAM filter! Final confirmations will be emailed (or mailed as necessary) during the last week before the trial. An email letter with additional information about the trial will be sent to all confirmed participants approximately one week in advance of the trial.
Trial Co-chairs Kathy Timmons k.timmons@earthlink.net 206-365-2575 Carole Pettenski seeingspots57@gmail.com SHOW COMMITTEE Trial Secretary Melody Mierisch-Graf 16732 122 nd Place NE Bothell, WA 98011 melodygraf@hotmail.com 425-398-1525 Committee Members Jo Ann Mather: Club President Sally Hildt: Ring Steward Stephanie Rainwater and Duane Timmons: Chief Course Builders Kathy Timmons and Carole Pettenski,: Scorekeepers Sherry Banks and Rita Lutrell: Hospitality The following order is the scheduled order for the trial to be run. If the order needs to be changed for the trial due to extreme pre-trial circumstances, it will be posted in the confirmation letter emailed to pre-entered exhibitors at least 7 days before the first trial day. The order will only be changed at the trial in the case of an extreme reason and must be agreed upon by the host club and judge. Saturday, August 2, 2014 Sunday, August 3, 2014 (Small to Tall) Standard Round 1 Standard Round 2 FullHouse Jackpot Jumpers (Tall to Small) Jackpot Standard Snooker Wildcard Jumpers Check-In and Starting Times: Day of show entries taken between 7:00 AM 7:15 AM each day. First come, first serve. Check-in/briefing will be at ~7:30 AM each day. Walk-throughs will begin at ~7:40 AM each day. The first class will begin at 8:00 AM each day. See the forms page at www.k9cpe.com for a membership form. See Registering with CPE in the online rulebook for registration questions. Measuring: Owners are responsible for entering the proper jump height division. Measuring will begin at approximately 7:15 AM on Saturday and Sunday. Dogs needing to be measured will be notified via email beforehand. There will be no measuring of dogs after judge s briefing begins each day all dogs without a permanent height card must be measured before the judges briefing to show that day there will be NO EXCEPTIONS. Obstacles: The following obstacles may be used. Obstacle specifications shall meet the current CPE obstacle requirements: Aframe 9 sides, rubber granules, slats Dog Walk 12 planks, rubber granules, slats Teeter 12 plank, rubber granules, slatless Weave poles 24 poles - center to center Jumps: Bar, Spread, Panel Open Tunnels Closed Tunnel Pause Table rubber granules games only Tire safety, round design The equipment for this event is being provided by Agility A Go Go LLC. Information about equipment for sale or rent can be obtained by contacting Ric Travis of Agility A Go Go at www.agilityagogo.com or (253) 223-4646. Prizes & Awards: Placement rosettes or ribbons will be awarded for 1 st through 4 th place for Qualifying and non-qualifying scores for all classes. Dogs with an NT (no time) are not eligible for any ribbons. Qualifying ribbons will be awarded to all dogs receiving a qualifying score and Jr. Handlers in Standard. If you may finish a C-ATCH or C-ATE during this trial, please inform the Trial Secretary by the move-up deadline so we can have a special ribbon available for you. Rules and Regulations: Rules and regulations of Canine Performance Events currently in effect shall apply at this event. Exhibitors are expected to have read and agree to comply with these rules and regulations. Copies of the rules and membership application may be obtained from the CPE website at www.k9cpe.com, or by writing to: CPE, PO Box 805, South Lyon, MI 48178. Food: Snacks, beverages and lunch will be complimentary for volunteer workers with a worker coupon. Fast food, espresso stands, and a grocery store are located nearby. Raffle: There will be a worker raffle on both Saturday and Sunday! A lot of nice stuff will be raffled off. Donations: We will be collecting ribbon donations for Chase Away K-9 Cancer in memory of Sierra Mierisch-Graf. Feel free to bring a picture of a pup you would like to honor that has succumbed to cancer to post on the board. Vendors: We welcome vendors, but ask that you receive permission ahead of time. We request you donate something to the raffle. Please contact trial chair. Fun Run: Friday, Aug 1, 2014 @ late afternoon after equipment off-loaded, ring and fencing set up. We will offer a standard and games course for L12/L345C. Further details & fun run entry form @ www.snokingagility.com/funrun.pdf PLEASE EXERCISE YOUR DOG RESPONSIBLY! PLEASE PICK UP AFTER YOUR DOG AT THE SHOW SITE AND HOTELS! ALL DOGS MUST BE ON LEASH EXCEPT WHEN IN THE RING OR IN FENCED WARM UP AREA. THERE IS A LEASH LAW IN THE TRIAL SITE S STATE.
CPE trial rules shortened version: see the online rulebook at www.k9cpe.com for registration info, Registering with CPE and further info on height categories and rules. Jump Heights no dog will jump lower than 4 P-Card = Permanent Card: the lowest allowable Regular height a dog may jump in CPE. Measurement Regular (P-card or higher) Veterans Enthusiast Specialist 8 or less 4 4 4 4 over 8, 12 or less 8 4 4 4 over 12, 16 or less 12 8 8 4 over 16, 20 or less 16 12 12 8 over 20, 24 or less 20 16 16 12 over 24 24 20 20 16 General CPE rules for entries/show site: Dogs must be at least 15 months or older the first day of the trial. Blind (both eyes), lame, in season or aggressive dogs may not enter the show. The Club may choose to exclude any of the above from the site. Dogs must be registered with CPE prior to the closing date of the trial, or by the trial date for Day Of Show entries. Registration forms are on the Forms page: www.k9cpe.com. Forms MUST be mailed to CPE and are processed 2-3 times per week. CPE ID numbers are emailed to legible email addresses. Registrations can only be processed from mailed forms. Dogs must be able to be measured at their first show. If a dog cannot be measured, the dog cannot run and no refund will be issued. Dogs within ½ of a jump height require at least one more measurement. When dogs reach their second birthday, a measurement is required. All dogs must be measured at their first trial regardless of jump height. Only CPE Judges can measure dogs. Electronic shock collars are not allowed at ANY CPE trial training or bark. Handlers in all classes are permitted to walk the course, without a dog, prior to the start of the class. A warm-up jump shall be provided for all entered dogs. No relieving of dogs in the warm-up area. Dogs in the ring, leashes, exiting the ring Dogs shall run without anything attached to its body. This is for the safety of the dog. This includes no: collars, stitches, wraps or any other item. The only exception is a small barrette or rubber band to keep hair out of a dog s eyes. Leashes may not have anything (other than name/license tags) attached to them when used in the ring. Dogs may enter the ring on a collar, quick release harness or head halti/leader. If prong collars are allowed per the show site, they may not be used to take a dog into the ring. Handlers may not carry their leash with them on the course if done so, an NT will result. Exception: Handicapped handlers that have a mobility problem in picking up the leash at the finish may put their leash in their pocket the leash must be out of sight. Dogs must be under the handler s control when leaving the ring or the judge may enter the run as No Time - NT. Training a dog in the ring during a run There is no training in the ring at a CPE agility trial. First offense will result in an excusal from the run. Further offenses will result in additional excusals for the day/weekend per the judge s discretion. This is for the safety of the dog. The following items are not considered training in the ring (also see FEO): Dog grabbing it s leash at the end of a run (if the run has not yet ended, the dog would receive an NT). Asking the dog once for a sit or down on the table in the point games (asking more than once will be a delay of finish, 5 faults/points). The following items are considered training in the ring: Violating the 4 paw safety rule (directing the dog back onto the contact). Start line stay leaving the dog and going back again to reposition the dog after the handler passes the plane of the first obstacle (before the handler leaves the dog, repositioning or repeated commands can be a delay of start). Putting the dog back on the table in the point games. While running on course The handler will direct the dog through the course without a collar or lead. Food, toys, training devices (includes fanny packs and leash attachments) are not allowed within 10 feet of the ring. Clickers, training whistles and squeaky toys are not to be used within distraction distance of the ring. The handler may not carry anything that could aid the dog in its performance. Exclusion: Handicapped/Differently Abled Handlers using a cane, scooter, wheelchair, etc., to enable their progression around the course. The handler may use any verbal or visual commands to direct the dog through the course. The Judge may assess a 5 fault penalty to elimination for any command that is not given in a sportsmanlike manner. Faults can be, but are not limited to: foul or abusive language, display of anger, extreme frustration or excessive harshness. If the fault is severe enough, the Judge has the right to excuse the exhibitor from the ring and / or the remainder of the trial. If excused from the trial, a report would be filed with CPE. See Faults, Eliminations and Excusals in the rulebook. Questions? See the rules page on the website, www.k9cpe.com or your printed rulebook. If you have further questions, email CPE cpe@charter.net. Sunday move-ups will be allowed if trial secretary is notified shortly after results are printed. No move-ups will be allowed if TS is notified on Sunday. Run Safe, Run Fast, Run Clean, Have Fun!
Directions: Skykomish River Park, 818 Village Way, Monroe, WA. From I-5 heading north: Take I-405 North about 23.5 miles. Pass I-90 and SR-520. Take the SR-522 East exit (far right). Go about 12 miles. Take the Monroe/W Main St (164th) Exit to the roundabout. Take 2nd right from roundabout onto W. Main St. Proceed east 1 mile to Village Way (watch for the closed car dealership). Turn right onto Village Way. Turn at the sign for the park (at the Civic Center). Drive past the Civic Center to the park. From I-5 heading south: If south of Everett, take I-405 South to SR-522 east. Follow directions above. If north of Everett, take Eastbound Hwy 2. Drive toward Monroe and into town. Turn right on N Kelsey St. Turn right on W Main St (162nd). Turn left on Village Way (at closed car dealership). Turn right at the sign for the park (at the Civic Center). Drive past the Civic center to the park. Please bring your own shade canopy; there is not much shade onsite. There is an off-leash area on the south end of the park. Water is not available onsite, but dogs can cool off in the river. We will also have doggie cooling pools if the weather is hot. There usually are games going on at the adjacent ball fields. Non-agility dogs may be in the park with public spectators. Please watch the dog at the end of your leash as others may not be watching theirs. There is plenty of parking. Club members will be onsite overnight for security. Emergency Veterinarian: Pilchuck Veterinary Hospital (on call) 11308-92 nd Street SE, Snohomish, WA 98290 1.360.568.3111 Directions to emergency vet: Exit park. Take a left on Village Way to West Main Street. Turn left. Go 0.2 miles. Pass Park Place Middle School on left and turn right onto 179 th Avenue SE. Go 1 mile and turn left onto Hwy 2. Go 5 miles. Take the 88th St. SE exit. At the end of the exit ramp, turn left. Go 0.3 miles downhill and around the curve. Pilchuck Vet Hospital is on the left just after the curve. Accommodations: (please verify pet policy before reserving) Best Western Baron Inn: 19233 Hwy 2, Monroe, WA 98272 (360) 794-3111 GuestHouse International: 19103 Hwy 2, Monroe, WA 98272 (360) 863-1900 Fairground Inn: 18950 Hwy 2, Monroe, WA 98272 (360) 794-5401 Tent Camping: Thunderbird, 26702 Ben Howard Rd, Monroe (360) 794-4030 Club members will be camping onsite to watch over the agility equipment. Please contact TS at: melodygraf@hotmail.com for more camping details. RV Camping: RV parking is reserved on a first-come, first-served basis in the parking lot for self contained vehicles ONLY. RV parking is free. There are no hookups or water available. Also, there may not be any bathroom facilities available after the trial hours. Please email trial secretary at melodygraf@hotmail.com to reserve RV parking. Trial Volunteer form Trials run smoother with your help! We need volunteers to help at our trial. If you are able to help out, please fill out this form and return it with your entry. Name: Email: I would like to help with: Friday Set-up Sunday Clean-up I can do the following (mark all that you like to do): Saturday Sunday Anything Anything Bar Setting Bar Setting Scribing Scribing Timing Timing Course Builder Course Builder Sheet Runner Sheet Runner Gate Steward Gate Steward Leash Runner Leash Runner My Dog(s) are entered in (classes), at these heights: (Please circle all that apply, not necessarily listed in run/group order): Standard 1 Level 4/5/C 3 2 1 / 4 8 12 16 20 24 Standard 2 Level 4/5/C 3 2 1 / 4 8 12 16 20 24 FullHouse Tall (16/20/24) or Small (4/8/12) Jackpot Small (12/8/4) or Tall (24/20/16) Jumpers Level 4/5/C 3 1/2 / 4 8 12 16 20 24 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Jackpot Small (12/8/4) or Tall (24/20/16) Standard Level 1 2/3 4/5/C / 4 8 12 16 20 24 Snooker Level 1/2 3/4/5/C / 4 8 12 16 20 24 Wildcard Level 1/2 3/4/5/C / 4 8 12 16 20 24 Jumpers Level 1/2 3/4/5/C / 4 8 12 16 20 24 Thank you in advance for helping! We love our volunteers! Volunteers receive complimentary raffle tickets!
Official CPE Entry Form SnoBounders Agility Club Trial Dates: August 2 & 3, 2014 Final Closing Date: July 23, 2014 Entries open when premium posted on CPE and Sno-King website. Make entry fees payable in US funds to: SKAC Mail entries and payment to: Melody Mierisch, 16732 122 nd Place NE, Bothell, WA 98011 Dog s Call Name: Dog s CPE ID # -- Breed: Dog s Measurement if no P-Card has been issued: Owner Circle Height Category to enter (ONLY ONE) Regular Veterans/Early Vet Enthusiast Specialist FEO Handicapped Handler Handler (if different than owner) Address City / State / Zip Phone & email Jr Handler name & ID # Sat - Aug 2 circle level for each class Circle Dog s P-Card Height 4 8 12 16 20 24 Circle One Jump Height for the Height Category entered Regular 4 8 12 16 20 24 Veterans 4 8 12 16 20 Enthusiast 4 8 12 16 20 Specialist 4 8 12 16 Sun - Aug 3 circle level for each class Standard Rd 1 1 2 3 4 5 C $12/$14 DOS Standard 1 2 3 4 5 C $12/$14 DOS Standard Rd 2 1 2 3 4 5 C $12/$14 DOS Wildcard 1 2 3 4 5 C $12/$14 DOS Jackpot 1 2 3 4 5 C $12/$14 DOS Snooker 1 2 3 4 5 C $12/$14 DOS FullHouse 1 2 3 4 5 C $12/$14 DOS Jackpot 1 2 3 4 5 C $12/$14 DOS Jumpers 1 2 3 4 5 C $12/$14 DOS Jumpers 1 2 3 4 5 C $12/$14 DOS Package price: $100 for 10 classes (not DOS) $ Junior handlers: 50% off non-package price (not DOS) $ Total Enclosed in US funds: $ An ID number is required to enter a CPE trial, pending entries cannot be accepted. DISCLAIMER MUST BE SENT WITH ENTRY I / we acknowledge that I am / we are familiar with the current rules applying to CPE Agility Trials. I / we agree that the Host Club holding the Agility Trial has the right to refuse entry for cause which the Host Club shall deem to be sufficient. Upon acceptance of this entry, I / we agree to hold Canine Performance Events, Inc. and its members and officers, this Host Club, its members, directors, officers, agents, show secretary, show chairperson, show committee and the owner or lessor of the premises and any employees of the aforementioned parties, any sponsors of 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 or handler while in or upon the show trial premises or grounds or near any entrance thereto, and I / we further agree to hold the aforementioned parties harmless from any claim or loss of this dog by disappearance, theft, death or otherwise, and from any claim for damage or injury to the dog, whether any claim be caused or alleged to be caused by the negligence of the Host 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 sole responsibility for and agree to indemnify 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 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 the Agility Trial, howsoever such injuries, death or damage to property may be caused and whether or not the same may have been caused by negligence of the aforementioned parties or any of their employees or agents, or any other persons. THIS DISCLAIMER MUST BE SIGNED AND INCLUDED FOR A VALID ENTRY I / we agree to abide by the rules of CPE currently in effect at the time of the trial date. I/we testify that the dog entered is healthy and vaccinated or titered. I/we certify that the dog entered is not dangerous to any person or other dog. By signing below, I/we agree to the disclaimer on this entry form including the statement below the signature line. Signature Owner or Parent / Guardian if Minor Date Entry form MUST be signed and Disclaimer MUST be attached for a valid entry No changes to trial results will be made once the trial has been completed handlers are responsible for the accuracy of information in their confirmation from the trial secretary (dog s info, level, height category and/or jump height, etc), prior to running in a trial, and for reporting any discrepancies of posted results prior to leaving the trial site each day. This also includes if there was a correction to a scribe sheet the handler must verify that the results were corrected as well.
SnoBounders Agility Club Agility Fun Match Held at Skykomish River Park Monroe, WA Friday, August 1, 2014, between ~3-7 PM (starts after off-loading equipment and setting up fencing and ring) Course will be run in a fenced off (100 x100 ) area of the park. Pre-registration recommended. Day of entries accepted when time allows if limit not reached. Pre-registration deadline: July 23, 2014. Entries are processed in the order received. Limit of 100 runs. You will receive a fun run confirmation email if pre-registered. Pre-Registration Cost (if received before July 23, 2014): $5 first run, $4 subsequent runs with same dog. Day-of-Show Registration: $6 first run, $5 subsequent runs with same dog. Please note that last year pre-registration entries almost maxed out the available number of runs, few fun run entries were available the day-of-show. SnoBounders reserves the right to change the maximum number of available entries. We will have nested level (L12/L345C) standard courses and a games course available for you to run. You may use your time as you like. Toys are allowed in the ring, but food is not. Sequences may be repeated as often as time allows. Dogs must be at least 15 months old. Dogs do not need to be registered with CPE to run. We will have a measuring table set up to measure your dog s height, but please ask for assistance from a club member to use it. Checks payable to: SKAC Mail to: Melody Mierisch, 16732 122 nd Place NE, Bothell, WA 98011 Questions: melodygraf@hotmail.com Phone: 425-398-1525 Dog s Call Name: Breed of dog: Jump Height: # of agility runs Preferred Game (may not be available) Dog Owner's Name: Address: City: State: Zip: Telephone: email: Total $ included: The undersigned agrees that by signing this form, I hereby agree to waive any claim, action, or lawsuit and further agree to indemnify and hold CPE, SnoBounders and its members, and City of Monroe Parks harmless from any claims, actions or lawsuits resulting from my participation in this event, and any action, decision, or judgment made by any member of the club. My signature indicates that I understand and agree to the above. Minors: please have your parents sign waiver too. Signature Date Can you help work at this event? We appreciate your help and could not do this without you. Jobs preferred: Gate Steward Time runs Ring crew (Post, set jumps, etc) Other: