FOUR AKC AGILITY TRIALS Friday, April 5, 2013, Event #2013012505 Saturday, April 6, 2013, Event #2013012507 The Wichita Dog Training Club (WDTC) (Licensed by the American Kennel Club) Sunday, April 7, 2013, Event # 2013106003 Monday, April 8, 2013, Event # 2013106004 The Hutchinson Kennel Club (HKC) (Member of the American Kennel Club) ENTRIES CLOSE Wed., March 20st,, 2013 AT 6:00 P.M. SUNFLOWER CLUSTER AGILITY TRIALS Julia Tan 3549 Inwood Ct Wichita, KS 67226 OPEN TO ALL BREEDS and Mixed Breed dogs enrolled in the AKC Canine Partners Program SUNFLOWER CLUSTER AGILITY TRIALS Kansas Pavilion – Sam Fulco Pavilion I-135 & 85th North of Wichita 1229 East 85th St. North Valley Center, Ks 67147-8701 Phone: 316-660-1000 Emergency Phone 316-253-3132 NO MATS OR X-PENS ARE ALLOWED – STRICTLY ENFORCED ALL CLASSES WILL BE INDOORS ON PACKED DIRT Electronic timing will be used at these trials Trial hours: 7AM to 7PM. Judging starts at 8AM Judges: Terri Campbell (26734) 221 Double Oak Dr NW, Huntsville, AL 35806 All classes Fri April 5th and Sat April 6th / Ex Std & JWW Sun April 7th & Mon April 8th Sally Sheridan (16162) 6020 Hilltop Dr, Oklahoma City, OK 73121 Open/Novice STD and JWW, T2B Sun April 7th & Mon April 8th ENTRY LIMITS Friday and Saturday: 330 entries per day Sunday and Monday: 330 entries per judge / 660 total per day Standard, JWW, Standard Preferred & JWW Preferred Novice, Open, and Excellent offered each day T2B also offered each day. ENTRY FEES $23 1st Entry per dog per day (includes $3.50 AKC recording fee), $13 Additional entry same dog same day (includes $3 AKC recording fee). ENTRIES ACCEPTED (First Received): On or after January 2rd, 2013 8:00 AM ENTRIES CLOSE: Wed, March 20, 2013 at 6 PM after which time entries cannot be accepted, canceled, altered, or substituted. A maximum of ten entries will be allowed per envelope. AMERICAN KENNEL CLUB CERTIFICATION Permission is granted by the American Kennel Club for the holding of this event under the American Kennel Club rules and regulations. James P. Crowley, Secretary AGILITY TRIAL COMMITTEES Trial Chairperson Jane Neave 1234 N Amidon, Wichita KS, 67203 (316) 2095026 e-mail:janeneave@gmail.com Trial Secretary Julia Tan 3549 N Inwood Ct, Wichita KS 67226 (316)304-1418 e-mail: tanagility@cox.net Trial Chairperson Chief Course Builder Ribbons Chief Ring Stewards Equipment Master Judge Liaison WDTC EVENT COMMITTEE Jane Neave Mike Gallagher Jo Caliendo Karen John Nicole Farber Susan Williams HKC EVENT COMMITTEE Jane Neave Chris Stevenson Kat Farres Chris Odell Becky Rooker Susan Williams WICHITA DOG TRAINING CLUB OFFICERS (WDTC) www.wichitadogtrainingclub.com President Don Rogus 1013 S. Doreen, Wichita, KS 67207 Vice President Penny Clement 937 Cedarwood Ct, Andover, KS 67002 Treasurer Sharon Heckman 8440 S 129th St W, Clearwate,r KS 67026 Secretary Tina Nye 231 N Broadview, Wichita, KS 67208 Obedience Director Chrystal Beck 1239 E. Red River Dr. Clearwater, Ks 67026 Agility Director Jane Neave 1234 N Amidon, Wichita, KS 67203 Activity Director Melanie Beck 13324 W 103rd St. S, Clearwater, KS 67026 HUTCHINSON KENNEL CLUB OFFICERS (HKC) www.hutchinsonkennelclub.org President Becky Ensz PO Box 2394 Hutchinson, KS 67504 Vice President Debra Ruud PO Box 1545 Hutchinson, KS 67504 Treasurer Chris Rooker PO Box 1545 Hutchinson, KS 67504 Secretary Rosetta Bartels PO Box 1545 Hutchinson, KS 67504 Board Members Becky Rooker Susan Davies Cheryl Wiggins VETERINARIAN – ON CALL (Map available at Show Site) Chisholm Trail Animal Hospital 1726 E 61st N, Park City, KS 67219 (316) 744-0501 (316) 744-0443 Exhibitors should follow their veterinarian’s recommendation to assure their dogs are free of internal and external parasites, any communicable diseases, and have appropriate vaccinations COURSE SIZE AND SURFACE Indoors: 2 rings on packed dirt. Std. = 94 ft. X 97 ft. and JWW = 94 ft. X 97ft. Rings will run consecutively. Crating will be available where designated: Expanded crating available. NO MATS OR X-PENS ARE ALLOWED – STRICTLY ENFORCED. Please make every effort to conserve space. MOTELS THAT ACCEPT DOGS The following information is provided as a courtesy to our exhibitors. PLEASE KEEP DOGS QUIET AND PICK UP AFTER YOUR DOGS. Help us keep our motels by acting responsibly! Check with management for “Dog” Policy BEST WESTERN RED COACH, 915 E. 53rd St N. Wichita, KS 67220 (316) 832-9387 BEST WESTERN RED COACH, 1301 E 1st, Newton, KS 67114 (316) 283-9120 DAYS INN, 105 Manchester, Newton, KS 67114 (316) 283-3330 HAMPTON INN EAST, 9449 Corporate Hills, Wichita, KS 67208 (316) 686-3576 SUPER 8, 6075 N. Air Cap Drive, Park City, KS 67219 (316) 744-2071 EXPRESS INN 793 Beaumont, Park City, KS, 67219 (316) 927-3900 RV Parking available: Contact Coliseum for details, Phone: 316-660-1009 ROUTE TO THE TRIALS Follow Interstate I-135 to North 85th Street in Wichita (Exit 17). Take 85th Street east 1 mile to Hydraulic. Entrance gates are on Hydraulic. Plenty of parking is available (no hook-ups in parking lot). ENTRY FEES $23 1st entry per dog per day (includes $3.50 AKC recording fee). $13 additional entry, same dog, same day (includes $3 AKC recording fee). Checks payable to SCAT. Concessions will be available on site. Fast food available about two miles south of show site (Maps available at show site) SHOW REGULATIONS Declination of Entries: The Wichita Dog Training Club, Inc. and the Hutchinson Kennel Club may decline entries for cause and may refuse to receive or may remove any dog on account of aggression, disease, deformity, injury or illness which may affect the dog’s physical or mental performance. No one shall have any claim or recourse against the Wichita Dog Training Club, Inc., the Hutchinson Kennel Club, or any official thereof. Bitches in Season are not permitted in the Trial. The club will refund all but $10.00 / day of the entry fees for bitches unable to compete for that reason. Dogs injured and not able to compete will be refunded all but $10.00/day with a note from your veterinarian that they should not compete. The Trial Secretary must be notified of such claim for refund at the show or by letter postmarked April 4th, 2013 or earlier. Entry fees will not be refunded in the event the dog is absent, disqualified, excused by Veterinarian or Judge or barred from competition by action of the Trial Committee. If, because 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 or other acts beyond the control of the Trial Committee it is impossible to open or to complete the show, no refund of entry fees will be made. Exhibitors must be governed by any rules or regulations or civil authorities, building and parking restrictions. Vehicles parked contrary to regulations will be subject to towing at owner’s expense. NOTICE TO EXHIBITORS The safety of the dogs is our primary concern. By entering this trial, exhibitors are acknowledging that they are familiar with the rules and regulations of this sport, and that their dogs are familiar with and able to perform the obstacles safely. This trial is open to all dogs 15 months of age or older and OPEN TO ALL BREEDS that are registered with the American Kennel Club or are registerable breeds that have obtained AKC ILP /PAL or Canine Partners numbers, except bitches in season, aggressive dogs, or dogs suffering from any deformity, injury, or illness which may affect the dog’s physical or mental performance. Refer to Chapter 2 of the Registration and Discipline Rules for the listing of registerable breeds that may participate. All dogs must be on leash 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 Show Committee, be asked to leave the show site. In such case, no refund of any fees paid will be made. . Returned checks do not constitute a valid entry fee. The Trial Secretary will add a $30.00 service charge for any returned checks. Subsequent returned checks from the same exhibitor may result in their being put on a CASH ONLY basis. No Refund for Duplicate Entries. We will make every effort to find all duplicate entries, but if an entry has been processed, no refund will be made. PHOTOGRAPHY No flash photography will be allowed while a dog is running on the course. MOVE-UPS Dogs may be moved to a higher class at the request of the owner, as a result of qualifying for an agility title, provided that the request is made to the Trial Secretary not later than 6:00 PM, Monday, April 1st, 2013. Move-ups after Friday of the trial must be made within 15 min. of the end of the last class. Dogs so moved up will be entered at the end of the running order. A move-up form is included in this premium. E-mail move ups will be allowed to tanagility@cox.net .An acknowledgement will be sent if you use email. AWARDS A qualifying score is required for all awards. Placement ribbons will be awarded for 1 st through 4th place in each height division of each class at each trial. Qualifying ribbons will be awarded to all dogs receiving a qualifying score. New title ribbons will be awarded where appropriate. Clean run ribbons for novice only. A commemorative MACH/PACH/PAX ribbon and MACH/PACH/PAX bar will be awarded to each dog earning a MACH/PACH/PAX title at these trials. AGILITY CLASSES OFFERED (Limit 330 RUNS Friday and Saturday, 330 Each Judge/ 660 Total Sunday and Monday) Standard, JWW, Standard Preferred & JWW Preferred- Novice, Open, and Excellent, T2B offered each day. ENTRIES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED WITHOUT FEES. Canadian exhibitors must submit entries with international money orders guaranteed in U.S. Funds. NO ENTRIES WILL BE ACCEPTED WHICH REQUIRE A SIGNATURE FOR DELIVERY. Entries not on official AKC Entry Forms and Photocopies of Entry Forms without the Agreement and Rules on the reverse side of the Official AKC Entry form are NOT ACCEPTABLE. Changes, Additions, or Corrections to entry forms MUST be received in writing or by email prior to close of entries. Those received by telephone are NOT acceptable. Errors on entry blanks: Owners are responsible for errors in making out entry forms whoever may have made such errors and no entry will be refunded in the event of such errors or cancellations of entries after the published closing date. STANDARD/PREFERRED CLASSES Preferred Classes Standard Classes Exhibitors may choose To enter their dog in a higher height division than required by AKC, but not in a height division lower than the AKC mandated height. 8” 12” 16” 20” 24” 26” All dogs entering the Preferred Classes for the first time MUST enter at the Novice level in both Pref Std & Pref JWW. The following jump heights shall be used in all Preferred Classes. 4” 8” 12” 16” 20” Owners are responsible for entering their dog in the proper height division. For Dogs measuring… AGILITY TRIAL - MOVE-UP FORM (Do not send to AKC - Send it to the Trial Secretary) USE THIS ENTRY FORM TO MOVE UP TO A HIGHER AGILITY CLASS ONLY From Chapter 1, Section 20: Dogs may be moved up to a higher class at the request of the owner, as a results of qualifying for an Agility Title, provided that the request is made to the Trial Secretary not later than the Monday preceding the event (Monday, April 1st @ 6:00 PM). E-mail move ups will be allowed to tanagility@cox.net an acknowledgement will be sent if you use email. Such move-up entries shall be accepted subject to the availability of the class and if the club has allowed move-ups. Move-ups after Friday of the trial must be made within 15 min. of the end of the last class. Dogs so moved up will be entered at the end of the running order. Entry move-up valid only if the dog was already entered at the event and only if approved by the Trial Secretary. Sunflower Cluster Agility Trials ___________________________________________________________________________ Trial Name: Date: ___________________________________________________________________________ Dog's AKC Registered Name: Dog's AKC #: 11” & under at the withers 14” & under at the withers 18” & under at the withers 22” & under at the withers Over 22” at the withers Dogs entered at this height at owner’s discretion. VOLUNTEERS If you would like to volunteer to work at the trial, please email the following form to Karen John at karenjohn2654@gmail.com & codell@southwind.net OR return this form by March 23rd (you may enclose this form with your entry form). Volunteer workers will be given a free lunch. Name: ___________________________________________________________________________ Breed: Sex: Move Entry to: Agility Class: (circle one) Jump Height Division (circle one) Std Class: Open Excellent A Excellent B 8 12 16 20 24 26 JWW: Open Excellent A Excellent B 8 12 16 20 24 26 Preferred Std. Class: Open Excellent A Excellent B 4 8 12 16 20 Preferred JWW: 4 8 12 16 20 Open Excellent A Excellent B Address: City: St: Home Phone: Cell Zip: Work Phone: Email: Phone: Owner's Name: ________________________________________________________ Days available Fri Sat Sun __ Monday to help What class and jump height do you run in? Areas that you would be interested in volunteering? Scribe Timer Assistant Scribe Gate Steward Handler's Name: _______________________________________________________ Signature of owner or his agent Duly authorized to make this entry: _____________________________________________________________________________ Bar setter Chute Sheet runner Awards Leash runner Ring Steward Course Build Set up/tear down Signature of Trial Secretary: Approved: _____________________________________________ Date: __________________ AKC Rules, Regulations, Policies and Guidelines are available on the American Kennel Club Web site, www.akc.org OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM FOR AGILITY TRIALS Sunflower Cluster Agility Trial (SCAT) Mail Entries to: Julia Tan AGREEMENT 3549 Inwood Ct Wichita, KS 67226 Entries Open 8:00 am Jan 2, 2013 Close 6:00 pm Wed March 20, 2013 Make Checks payable to: SCAT Wichita Dog Training Club Wichita Dog Training Club Hutchinson Kennel Club Hutchinson Kennel Club Friday Saturday Sunday Monday 4/5/13 4/6/13 4/7/13 4/8/13 ( ( ( ( ) ) ) ) STD STD STD STD ( ) JWW ( ) JWW ( ) JWW ( ) JWW (IMPORTANT: CAREFULLY READ INSTRUCTIONS ON REVERSE SIDE BEFORE FILLING OUT) ( ( ( ( ) ) ) ) T2B T2B T2B T2B ENTRY FEE ENCLOSED $ CHOOSE EITHER REGULAR OR PREFERRED CLASSES Regular Classes 8” 12” 16” 20”24” 26” STD Nov A Nov B Open JWW Nov A Nov B Open T2B T2B T Preferred Classes 4’ 8” 12” 16” 20” Exc Master Exc Master THIS DOG NEEDS TO BE MEASURED : BREED : YES STD JWW T2B NO Nov P Nov P Open P Open P Exc P Exc P Master P HEIGHT AT WITHERS: VARIETY: AKC® NAME (Include AKC titles only) [ ] AKC® NO. [ ] PAL/ILP NO. [ ] FOREIGN REG. NO. CALL NAME OF DOG (Enter number below) Additionally, I (we) hereby assume the sole responsibility for and agree to indemnify, defend 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 therefrom, 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 this event, however such, injuries, death or property damage may be caused, and whether or not the same may have been caused or may be alleged to have been caused by the negligence of the aforementioned parties or any of their employees, agents, or any other persons. I (WE) AGREE THAT ANY CAUSE OF ACTION, CONTROVERSY OR CLAIM ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO THE ENTRY, EXHIBITION OR ATTENDANCE AT THE EVENT BETWEEN THE AKC AND THE EVENT-GIVING CLUB (UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED IN ITS PREMIUM LIST) AND MYSELF (OURSELVES) OR AS TO THE CONSTRUCTION, INTERPRETATION AND EFFECT OF THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE SETTLED BY ARBITRATION PURSUANT TO THE APPLICABLE RULES OF THE AMERICAN ARBITRATION ASSOCIATION. HOWEVER, PRIOR TO ARBITRATION ALL APPLICABLE AKC BYLAWS, RULES, REGULATIONS AND PROCEDURES MUST FIRST BE FOLLOWED AS SET FORTH IN THE AKC CHARTER AND BYLAWS, RULES, REGULATIONS, PUBLISHED POLICIES AND GUIDELINES. Master P T2BP SEX: I (we) agree that the club holding this event has the right to refuse this entry for cause which the club shall deem sufficient. In consideration of the acceptance of this entry and of the holding of this event and of the opportunity to have the dog judged and to win prizes, ribbons, or trophies, I (we) agree to hold the AKC, the event-giving club, their members, directors, governors, officers, agents, superintendents or event secretary and the owner and/or lessor of the premises and any provider of services that are necessary to hold this event and any employees or volunteers of the aforementioned parties, and any AKC approved judge, judging at this event, harmless from any claim for 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 while in or about the event 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, injury or damage to this dog. DATE OF BIRTH PLACE OF BIRTH (LIST COUNTRY) BREEDER INSTRUCTIONS Handlers may opt to enter in a higher height division for all Regular titling classes, but not in a division lower than their proper height division. Dogs entered in the Preferred classes must compete at the required jump height and may not compete in a jump height division higher or lower than their proper height division. All dogs that have not been officially measured for an Agility Jump Height Card may still compete; however, they must be measured by a Judge of record, an Agility Field Representative, or a Volunteer Measuring Official, prior to running. If measured by the Judge of record, that measurement will be valid for this trial or back-to-back trials only. If a measurement is necessary, it is the exhibitor's responsibility to have their dog(s) measured prior to running. Dogs listed in the AKC Canine Partners SM program may be eligible to enter all-breed AKC agility trials at the club’s option. These dogs should be listed as All American Dog and must include their AKC number on the entry form and check the AKC No. box. Junior Handlers should enter their Junior Handler number on the front of this form. Should you not have your Junior Handler number, it may be obtained from the American Kennel Club (919) 233-9767. If the Junior Handler is not the owner of the dog identified on the face of this form, what is the relationship of the Junior Handler to the Owner? _____________________________________________________________________________ I CERTIFY that I am the actual owner of the dog, or that I am the duly authorized agent of the actual owner whose name I have entered above. In consideration of the acceptance of this entry, I (we) agree to abide by the rules and regulations of The American Kennel Club in effect at the time of this event, and by any additional rules and regulations appearing in the premium list for this event, and further agree to be bound by the "Agreement" printed above on this entry form. I (we) certify and represent that the dog entered is not a hazard to persons or other dogs. This entry is submitted for acceptance on the foregoing representation and Agreement. I (we) agree to conduct myself (ourselves) in accordance with all such Rules and Regulations (including all provisions applying to discipline) and to abide by any decisions made in accord with them. SIRE DAM ACTUAL OWNERS OWNERS ADDRESS Signature of owner or his agent duly authorized to make this entry NEW ADDRESS CITY, STATE, ZIP + 4 TELEPHONE : HANDLER IF JUNIOR HANDLER, PLEASE ENTER # BELOW E-MAIL ADDRESS: AEAGL2 - (01/11) EXHIBITOR / OWNER MUST READ AND SIGN THE REVERSE OR RIGHT SIDE OF THIS FORM.