AGILITY TRIAL PREMIUM LIST Sanctioned By: AUSTRALIAN SHEPHERD CLUB of AMERICA All Breed Agility Trial Four Seasons K9 Athlete Center 2 Painters Path Washingtonville, OH, 44490 This trial will be held indoors, on New Artificial Turf! Ring Size: 97 x 100 Classes Offered Each Day 2 Regular, 2 Jumpers, 2 Gamblers (Note: Round 2 Gamblers on Sunday is Elite only) Programs/Divisions Offered Championship: Standard, Veteran Dog, Junior Handler ACE: Standard, Sr. Dog FEO Entries are limited to 350 Runs Per Day (NOTE: pre-entries must be RECEIVED by 6:00 pm) Late Entry Closing or when entry limit is reached. Additional fees apply for late entry. (See Premium for more details)
IMPORTANT ENTRY INFORMATION!!! More Classes and More Pre-Entry Package Pricing Options! Saturday: 2 rounds Jumpers, 2 rounds Regular, 2 rounds Gamblers for ALL levels Sunday: 2 rounds Jumpers, 2 rounds Regular, 1 round of Gamblers for ALL levels PLUS a second round of ELITE Gamblers. Packages are Per Dog Acceptance of Day of Trial /Late Entries We will now accept entries after the pre-entry closing date. We will accept Day of Show entries until up to 350 runs per day. You may also email or mail the entry after the pre-entry closing date if you don t want to get to the trial so early. But, I must receive it by 11:00 AM on the Thursday preceding the trial and, should you choose not to attend, you are still responsible for the entry fee. Implementation of Day of Trial Change Fee Preliminary and final confirmation letters are sent to all exhibitors who pre-enter. Exhibitors should check their entry information and notify the trial secretary of any changes that need to be made. Changes requested at the trial will be assessed a $15 secretarial processing fee per dog regardless of who made the error. PLEASE check your confirmations. This does not include move-ups for Sunday which are received within 30 minutes of the end of the trial on Saturday. Late Entries ENTRY INFORMATION We will accept entries after the pre-entry closing date, up to published limits. Day of trial entries will be accepted until Refunds Full refunds will be granted prior to the pre-entry closing date. After that time refunds, less a $15 administration fee, will be granted to injured dogs or bitches in season, if the request is presented to the trial secretary no later than noon on Sunday. No refunds will be issued for amounts under $10. Eligibility ASCA agility trials are open to ALL breeds, including mixes. Your dog does NOT have to be registered with ASCA to enter ASCA agility trials. However, to earn titles, you must have a QTracking number or an ASCA Australian Shepherd registration. A QTracking number application is included in this premium. Championship Progam (Divison & Levels) The Championship Program is the orginal ASCA Agility program. The Junior Handler Division is open to any dog handled by an exhibitor who is 17 years of age or younger. Dogs entered in the Junior Handlers Division classes MAY jump 4 lower than their regular jump height. The Veterans Dog Division will be as described in the ASCA Agility rulebook. Dogs entered in the Veterans Dog Division classes MUST jump 4 lower than their regular jump height. Exhibitors may, at their discretion, enter at a level higher than they have titled. If they are registered to receive titles, higher level scores will be applied to unearned lower level titles. Note: Once dogs Qualify at the higher level, they cannot return to compete at the lower level. ACE Program (Divisions & Levels) The Standard Division is open to any dog 18 months or older. They can jump one height lower than their Championship Standard Division height. Course times for dogs in the ACE program will be 10% greater than the Standard Division dogs in the Championship program. The Senior Dog Division is open to any dog age ten (10) or older. Dogs entered in the Senior Dog Division will jump 4 lower than their standard jump height the ACE program. Course times for dogs entered in the Senior Dog Division of the Regular Agility and Jumpers classes shall be 10% greater than the SCT for the Standard Division in the ACE program. FEO We will accept For Exhibition Only (FEO) entries. The minimum age for dogs entered For Exhibition Only is 15 months of age. Any dog younger than 18 months of age must jump at a lower height than their regular jump height. Dogs older than 18 months may enter FEO at any jump height and level. Please note that FEO scores will not apply to any ASCA agility titles. Dog s Height at Withers Championship Program Small Medium Large 11 & Under 14 & Under 18 & Under 20 & Under 20 & Over Standard Jump 8 Jump 12 Jr. Handler Jump 4 or 8 Jump 8 or 12 Jump 12 or 16 Veterans Jump 4 Jump 8 Jump 12 ACE Program Standard Jump 4 Jump 8 Jump 12 Sr. Dog Jump 4 Jump 4 Jump 8 Jump 20 (20 Class) or 20 (16 or 20 Class) (16 Class) (16 Class) Jump 12 (12 Class) Jump 20 or 24 (20 + Class), 20 or 24 (16+ or 20+ Class) (16 + Class) (16 + Class) Jump 12 (12+ Class)
Move-Ups Day-to-day move-ups will be accepted. Pre-trial move-ups must be received by 6:00 PM on the Monday preceding the trial. Miscellaneous Titles can be earned under one judge. Twenty points are required for jumpers & gamblers; thirty points for regular. Height Cards and Measurements Dogs entering the jump height classes 20 or less (wither height less than or equal to 20 ), that do not have a permanent ASCA, AKC or NADAC height card must be measured. Dogs entering 20+ or 24 jump heights are exempt. Equipment Rubberized Slatted Aframe & Dogwalk and slatless teeter will be used. Jumps, including double, tunnels, 24-inch weaves, may be used at the judge s discretion. The a-frame shall be set between 5 and 5 6. Electronic timing will be used, including start notice and gamble horns. Prizes & Awards (NEW) Qualifying and 1st through 4th places ribbons will be awarded in each class. A qualifying rosette will available for all NOVICE classes. High in Trial Awards will be given each weekend for Aussie and Other Breed in Championship Elite, Open and Novice divisions. High in Trial Awards will also be given to Overall ACE, Veterans, and Junior Handler divisions. HIT calculations will be done as stated in Section 2.7.2 of the ASCA Rule book. A rosette will be awarded to dogs finishing their ATCH. Please note on your entry form if you are close to finishing an ATCH. DIRECTIONS If using Mapping/GPS programs, use the address: 2 Painters Path, Washingtonville, Ohio. From Cleveland: I-480 E to Rt.14 E for 43.9 miles to Washingtonville. Turn right onto Painters Path. Travel south on Painters Path for 1,600 feet From Akron: I-76 E to Rt. 14 E. then follow above directions. From the South: Rt 7 North to Rt 11 North. (25.2 miles) to Rt. 46. Turn right at exit ramp onto rt 46 (2.3 miles). At first traffic light turn right on Rt 14 west (4.1 miles). Turn left onto Painters Path From I 80/Western Pa: I 80 west into Ohio Take Rt. 11 south to SR46. Then follow directions from the south. ACCOMODATIONS Red Roof Inn Boardman, OH - 330-758-1999 RV Parking on-site Janet -srwiins@aol.com NOTICE TO EXHIBITORS This trial will be held according to ASCA Agility regulations. Exhibitors, through submission of their entry, acknowledge that they are knowledgeable of ASCA rules and regulations, and agree to abide by all rules in effect at the time of this trial. The ASCA Agility Rulebook is available at: www.asca.org ASCA, BASC and/or Four Seasons K9 Athlete Center will not be responsible for the loss or damage to any dog exhibited, or for the possessions of any exhibitor. All dogs must be on a leash when not competing in the ring or at the practice jump. Any exhibitor whose dogs and/or children create a disturbance may be asked to leave the show site. In such a case, no refunds will be made. Entries from individuals who are not in good standing with ASCA will not be accepted. Trial Chairman: Trial Secretary: SCHEDULE & TENTATIVE CLASS ORDER NOTE CHANGES Saturday: Gamblers Rd 1 & 2 (Novice, Open, Elite), Regular 1 & 2 (Elite, Open, Novice), Jumpers 1 & 2 (Elite, Open, Novice) Sunday: Jumpers 1 & 2 (Elite, Open, Novice), Regular 1 & 2 (Elite, Open, Novice), Gamblers 1 (Elite, Open, Novice), Gamblers 2 (Elite ONLY) PLEASE NOTE Entry acknowledgements will be sent to those who provide an email address or a selfaddressed, stamped envelope. CONFIRMATIONS WILL NOT BE MAILED TO THOSE WHO HAVE PROVIDED AN EMAIL ADDRESS. If you need to have your confirmation mailed, please check the appropriate box on the entry form. ENTRY FEES Pre-Entry (Per Round) Regular $13, Jumpers/Gamblers $11, FEO $8 Day-Of Show (Per Round) Regular $15, Jumpers/Gamblers $13, FEO $8 Pre-Entry Packages (Per One Dog) Elite (All 12 Classes) - $120, Pre-Elite (11 Classes) - $110, Pick 8 Classes - $80 Day-Of Packages (Per One Dog) Elite (All 12 Classes) - $144, Pre-Elite (11 Classes) - $132, Pick 8 Classes - $96 The Pre-Elite Package is for dogs that are not in Elite gamblers
Australian Shepherd Club of America AGILITY ENTRY FORM Please use one entry for per dog. Express mail deliveries must waive recipient signature requirement. Make checks payable to Buckeye ASC of Ohio ASCA Registration/QTracking #: Breed: Sex: Registered Name: Call Name: Birthdate: Handler/Owner Name: Address: City: State: Zip: Email: Confirmations will ONLY be emailed. Check here to receive confirmation via postal mail o Dog s Height: Buckeye Australian Shepherd Club Jump Height Exempt: YES/NO Standard Jump Height: 4 8 12 16 20 24 Class Jump Height: 4 8 12 12 + 16 16 + 20 20 + 24 (24 is judged with 20 +) CHAMPIONSHIP DIVISION ACE DIVISION LEVELS SATURDAY STD JH VET STD SR DOG FEO ELITE OPEN NOVICE Regular 1 A B Regular 2 A B Jumpers 1 Jumpers 2 Gamblers 1 Gamblers 2 SUNDAY STD JH VET STD SR DOG FEO ELITE OPEN NOVICE Regular 1 A B Regular 2 A B Jumpers 1 Jumpers 2 Gamblers 1 Gamblers 2 AGREEMENT The person who signs this agreement represents that he/she is authorized to enter into this agreement on behalf of both exhibitor and the owner of entered dog. In consideration of acceptance of this entry: 1.1 As used here, ASCA means the Australian Shepherd Club of America, its affiliate clubs and each of their members, officers, directors, employees, show chairs, show committees, and agents. 1.2 Exhibitor/owner agrees to abide by the rules and regulations of ASCA and any other rules and regulations appearing in the premium for this event. 1.3 Exhibitor/owner certifies that the entered dog is not a hazard to persons, dogs, or property and that the entered dog s rabies vaccination is current in accordance with the requirement of the state in which the dog resides. 1.4 Exhibitor/owner acknowledges all hazards presented by the event and the event premises, including, but not limited to: the condition of the floors, stairways, halls, lighting, security measures (or lack thereof), electrical appliances, fittings, show rings, parking areas, and the presence of unfamiliar animals and people. Exhibitor and owner assume the risk of any harm arising from these. 1.5 Exhibitor/owner releases ASCA, the ASCA affiliate club (including its officers, directors, members, and event organizing committee), and site owner(s) harmless from all present and future loss, injury, damage, claims, demands and liabilities involving the entered dog, the event, or event premises. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing hold harmless provisions, exhibitor/owner hereby specifically assume sole responsibility for, and agree to indemnify and save 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 damages because of bodily injuries, including death, at any time in consequence of my (our) participation in this event; howsoever such injury, or death, 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. I have read, understood, and acknowledge the above Agreement. Date: Signature of Owner/Exhibitor Date: Signature of Parent/Legal Guardian of Minor (If Applicable) Total Entry Fee Enclosed: Note: Pre-entries must be recieved by 6PM on the Monday preceding the trial. Pre-Entry Packages (Per One Dog) Elite (All 12 Classes) - $120, Pre-Elite (11 Classes) - $110, Pick 8 Classes - $80 Day-Of Packages (Per One Dog) Elite (All 12 Classes) - $144, Pre-Elite (11 Classes) - $132, Pick 8 Classes - $96 ( ) Telephone Number Email Address Mail Entries to:
Save the Dates!!! Buckeye Australian Shepherd Club ASCA Sanctioned All-Breed Agility Trials To learn more about our other events please visit www.buckeyeasc.org Buckeye ASC - Trial Secretary c/o Kathi Filar 161 Forbes Trail Dr. Export, PA 15632 agtrialsec@buckeyeasc.org