**JUMP HEIGHT CARD OR MEASUREMENT REQUIRED** Rule effective Feb 1, 2012 Dogs entering the standard 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. Please include a copy of your card with your entry or present your dog for measuring at check-in. PRESENTS SUMMER SLIDE ASCA Agility Trial (Open to All Breeds of Dogs) July 18, 19, 20, 2014 ADAMS COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS 9755 Henderson Road Brighton, CO 80601 Indoors on dirt – 2 rings (100’x100’) JUDGE: LORA DEL PAGE, ISLAND LAKE, IL Pre-Entry Opening Date: June 9, 2014 Pre-Entry Closing Date: July 11, 2014 (or when limit is reached – limited to 350 runs per Judge). CASA will accept post entries on Friday, Saturday & Sunday, July 18, 19, 20, 2014, if runs are available. Move-Ups must be received by email by July 11, 2014. Classes Offered: 2 Rounds Regular, 2 Round Jumpers, 2 Rounds Gamblers each day Trial Secretary: Geri Scheidt 303-243-0833 edgerischeidt1@msn.com Trial Chairperson: Geri Scheidt 303-243-0833 edgerischeidt1@msn.com Notice that exhibitors, through submission of entries, acknowledge that they are knowledgeable of and agree to follow ASCA rules and regulations and CASA’s trial policies, including but not limited to the following: o This trial is open to all dogs, purebred or otherwise, at least 18 months of age. o Bitches in heat, lame, or blind dogs are ineligible for entry, as is any dog with a deformity which may cause the judge to not be able to reasonably assess the dog’s ability to function and perform the obstacles safely, and in a manner that is in the best interest, health, and welfare of the dog. Any dog that demonstrates aggression towards any person or any other dog, whether inside or outside the ring, must be excused from the trial, as will any dog which the judge feels is not in enough control to perform all obstacles in a safe manner. Any owner, handler, or spectator exhibiting poor sportsmanship or abuse towards a dog or person will be required to leave the show site for the duration of the trial. o Bitches in heat are not allowed on the trial site. Bitches that come into heat or dogs that become injured before the closing date may have their entry fees refunded, less $25.00, pending proof by veterinarian. Refund to be made after the trial closing date. No other refunds will be made after trial closing date. Overpayments below $10 will be returned only upon request otherwise such overpayments will go to Aussie Rescue. o This show will be held under the current rules and regulations of ASCA. A copy of the rulebook may be obtained from the ASCA web site at www.asca.org. o No leads, collars, food, toys, etc. shall be permitted on the course at any time. o All dogs must be on leash or securely crated when not competing in the ring. o Safety shall always be the foremost consideration in actions by handlers at all times. o The organizing committee may refuse any entry on the basis expressly provided through ASCA rules and regulations. Anyone not currently in good standing with ASCA will not be allowed entry into the trial. o Participation is a privilege afforded by the Host club(s) and may be extended or withdrawn by the Host club's trial committee based on suitable cause only. Refusal of entries shall be reported to the ASCA office. o Entries must be made on the enclosed entry forms. Copies may be made if entire form is copied. No other forms will be accepted. Entries must be signed to be valid. o Make all checks and money orders payable to CASA(Colorado Australian Shepherd Association ). Returned checks do not constitute a valid entry and there will be a $35.00 service fee on all returned checks. Entry into future trials and participation in this trial will not be allowed until all fees are paid in cash or money order. Illegible or incomplete entry forms do not constitute a valid entry. o Dog sales or puppies under eight weeks old are not permitted on the trial site. o CASA, its board of directors, ASCA, management, and Adams County Government, property owner, assume no responsibility for any loss, damage, or injury sustained by the exhibitors, handlers, or to any of their dogs, personal property, and/or children TENTATIVE SCHEDULE AND CLASS ORDER: Friday, Saturday & Sunday (July 18-20, 2014) 7:15-7:45 am—Set-up, check-in and measuring All dogs needing measuring must be present at 7:30 7:45 am—Judges briefing and walk-thru 8:00 am—First dog on line Friday: EONEON Gamblers 1 & 2; EEOONN Regular 1&2; EEOONN Jumpers 1 & 2 Saturday: EEOONN Jumpers 1 &2; EONEON Gamblers 1 & 2; EEOONN Regular 1& 2 Sunday: EEOONN Regular 1 & 2; EONEON Gamblers 1 & 2; EEOONN Jumpers 1 & 2 Catalogs/Run Orders: No catalogs will be printed. Run orders will be posted at the gates. Handlers with multiple dogs will be separated as much as the class allows. Cancellation of Entries: Cancellation of entries due to exhibitor request prior to the trial closing date will be subject to a processing fee of $25. There will be no refund of any entry fees for cancellation requests made after trial closing with the exception of bitches in heat and or dog injury. Cancellation requests after closing date due to injury or bitches in season must be accompanied by a veterinarian’s letter and will be subject to a process fee of $25. Move-Ups: Email move-ups will be accepted through 7/11/14. Day-to-day move-ups WILL be allowed. Equipment: Slatless teeter; Slatless A-frame and dog walk. Contacts are rubber coated. Jumps, Tunnels. Weave poles are 24” spacing. Electronic timing will be used at this event. Policies & Rules: ◄ Entries received before the opening date WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. ◄ Signature required items WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. ◄ Entries must be postmarked no later than July 11, 2014 ◄ Entries will be accepted on the basis of date received. ◄ After the trial fills, a waiting list will be maintained in the order of date received. ◄ Entries must be submitted on the forms or copies of the forms supplied in this premium. ◄ Please include an e-mail address on entry forms to receive confirmation of pre-entries. Confirmation of entry will be made after the pre-entry closing date. ◄ Reminder, judges do not have to delay classes for your entry. ◄ CASA reserves the right to amend, correct, change, any information herein due to errors, omissions, or unforeseen circumstances, including, but not limited to, judges and/or schedule changes. ◄ Make checks payable to CASA (US Funds only) and mail to: Geri Scheidt, Entry Clerk PO Box 556, Kiowa, CO 80117 If you need help completing your entry form, please ask your agility instructor for assistance or contact the trial secretary. Pre-Entry Fees Ribbons/Awards: CASA will award strip ribbons for 1st through 4th Pre-entry pricing is priced by the run. The more runs you enter, the more you save. This includes all dogs in your household that are competing in this trial: 1-9 runs - $13 per run 10-15 runs - $11 per run 16-20 runs - $10 per run 21+ runs - $9 per run Junior Handler (must enter JH classes only) ½ price off all pricing above. •Prizes and ribbons must be picked up the day of our trial. CASA will NOT mail any ribbons or awards. Day of Show Entry Fees (If runs are available. No quantity discounts. Entry per dog per run $15 FEO: (For Exhibition Only): FEO entries will be accepted. Dogs over 18 months of age may jump any height. Dogs under 18 months MUST jump at least 4” lower than their standard jump height. FEO dogs will not be eligible for any prizes or awards. This is a non-qualifying division. places and ribbons for each qualifying score in the Titling Classes. High In Trial rosettes and prizes will be awarded to Novice, Open, Elite for the Standard Division; Junior Handler, Veteran and Over-All. High In Trial Awards will be calculated using the formula outlined in Section 2.7.2 of the ASCA Agility Rulebook. HIT Awards & Ribbons will be on Sunday after completion of trial and tear down of rings. CONCESSIONS WILL BE PROVIDED BY THE PURPLE CIRCLE ADAMS COUNTY 4-H CLUB. Show Veterinarian: Brighton Animal Clinic – 180 East Bromley Lane – Brighton, CO 80601 (303) 659-2472 After Hours: NORTHSIDE EMERGENCY PET CLINIC – 945 West 124th Ave., Westminster, CO 80234 (303) 252-7722 ATTENTION WORKERS….WE NEED YOUR HELP! Anything_____ Scribe_____ Timer_______ Leash Runner_____ Jump Setter__________ LODGING & RV INFORMATION: Comfort Inn (303) 654-1400 15150 Brighton Road – Brighton, CO Super 8 Motel (303) 650-6063 or (800) 800-8000 15040 Brighton Road – Brighton, CO Motel 6 (303) 857-1800 or (800) 466-8356 65 Grand Avenue – Ft. Lupton, CO Super 8 Motel (303) 451-7200 or (800) 800-8000 12055 Melody Drive – Westminster, CO LaQuinta Denver North (303) 252-9800 345 W. 120th Ave – Northglenn, CO RV Camping – Adams County Fairgrounds – 9755 Henderson Road, Brighton, CO 80601 - (See camping reservation form included with premium). Dump station on site at no charge. Please confirm pet policy when contacting hotels. Exhibitors are urged to avoid damage to hotel/motel property and the Fairgrounds to CLEAN UP AFTER THEIR DOGS AT ALL TIMES. To help preserve the hotels/facilities that allow pets, please do not leave dogs unattended or loose in hotel rooms. Please clean-up your set-up spaces (indoor and/or outdoor) removing all trash and waste at the trial site. Directions: The Adams County Fairground is located one mile west of U.S. 85 on 124th Avenue (124th turns into Henderson Road when it crosses the South Platte River). From Denver - Take I-25 North to I-76. Take I-76 to U.S. 85 and take U.S. 85 North to 124th. Turn west on 124th and go one mile to the entrance of the park. The museum entry is to the west of the Regional Park entry. From Ft. Collins - Take I-25 South to Highway 7, take Highway 7 East to U.S. 85 in Brighton. Take U.S. 85 South to 124th. Turn west on 124th and go one mile to the entrance of the park. Use Google Maps for best directions from your location. Course Build______ Gate Steward________ Lunch tickets for use at Concessions will be issued to workers. Name:__________________________________________ (Please print and include with your entry