Revised 2/18/18
ENTRIES OPEN: TUESDAY, MAR. 20,2018at 7:00 a.m.
At 125 Hope Rd., Tinton Falls, NJ 07724-3008
Entries Received Prior to OPENING DATE will not be accepted. No hand deliveries in the first 24 hours after opening date and time. Hand deliveries are allowed after that 24-hour period.
Please write “SICDTC on the OUTSIDE of your envelope
ENTRIES CLOSE: TUESDAY, APRIL 17,2018at 6 p.m.
Method of Entry is First Received
Envelopes/transactions cannot have entries for more than the (10) dogs maximum.
Premium List for Event #s: Fri. 2018120411; Sat: 2018120412; Sun: 2018120413
STATEN ISLAND COMPANION
DOG TRAINING CLUB
(American Kennel Club licensed)
This event is accepting entries for Mixed Breed Dogs listed in the AKC Canine Partners Program
Friday-Saturday-Sunday
May 4-5-6, 2018
Metuchen Sportsplex
215 Durham Ave., Metuchen, NJ 08840
ENTRIES ARE LIMITED TO700 RUNS ON FRIDAY/SATURDAY/SUNDAY
Show Hours: 6:30 a.m. to 60 minutes after last run each day.
Air conditioned Indoors on SprintTurf, 2 Rings, Ring size 75’ x 125’
Judges’ Briefing will begin at 9:15 am Friday and may start as early as 7:15 am on Sat & Sun
Show Hours: 6:30 a.m. to 60 minutes after last run each day.
Trial Secretary Services by: FAST TIMES, Inc.
/ CertificationPermission has been granted by the American Kennel Club for the holding of this event under AKC Rules and Regulations. James P. Crowley, Secretary
Officers of Staten Island Companion Dog Training Club 2018
President: ...... Carol Casella, 325 Nelson Avenue, Staten Island, NY 10308
Vice President: ...... Bill Tellefsen, 4998 Amboy Rd., Staten Island, NY 10312
Treasurer: ...... Desma Dunne
Secretary: ...... Samantha Scicchigno, 7 Winham Ave., Staten Island, NY 10306
Directors
Amanda Anderson, Claire Cifarelli, Melissa Smey, Marge Larsen, Gladys Stern, Trudy Wisner
Event Committee
Karen Hagstrand, Carol Casella, Claire Cifarelli, Sandy Gonchar, Marge Larsen, Melissa Smey, and Officers and other members of the borad
Other Trial Positions
Chairperson...... Jennifer Albrizio, 30Summit Place, SI, NY 10312
...... Phone: 917-292-2786 email:
Asst. Chairperson...... Carol Casella, 325 Nelson Ave, Staten Island, NY 10308
...... Phone: 917-282-5751 email:
Secretary ...... Fast Times, 125 Hope Road, Tinton Falls, NJ 07724
...... phone: 732-603-1143 fax: 888-521-1706
Volunteer Coordinator...... Susan Friedenberg,
Chief Course Builder...... Frank Malandro
Hospitality /Prizes...... Trudy Wisner, Nancy Dolan
Ribbons...... Susan Busacca
Veterinarian (On Call)
Garden State Veterinary Emergency Services
Hours: 24 / 7 643 Route 27, Iselin, NJ 08830 (732) 283-3535
Directions: ~10 minutes / 5 miles from trial site. Start out going northeast on Durham Ave toward Jersey Ave. Take the 1st right onto Central Ave. Central Ave. Turn left onto Middlesex Ave/County Hwy-501. Continue to follow Middlesex Ave. (If you are on Central Ave and reach Lake Ave you've gone about 0.1 miles too far). Middlesex Ave becomes State Route 27/NJ-27. 643 STATE RTE 27. Your destination is just past Block Ave. (If you reach Dow Ave, you've gone about 0.1 miles too far)
Exhibitors should follow their veterinarians’ recommendation to assure their dogs are free of internal and external parasites, any communicable diseases, and have appropriate vaccinations.
HOSPITAL - Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital(732) 828-3000One Robert Wood Johnson Place, New Brunswick, NJ 08901
Please write “SICDTC” on the OUTSIDE of your envelope
SPECIAL REMINDER ABOUT OVERNIGHTS:
All Overnights must be sent NO SIGNATURE REQUIRED
Please remember to make sure you check the box, sign, and
if Express Mail - WRITE IN BIG LETTERS on both sides
"NO SIGNATURE REQUIRED".
The Post Office will not even attempt delivery of any overnight that requires a signature and will return them marked "Refused
JUDGES
Karl Blakely: 6307 Painted Turtle Rd, Lino Lakes, MN 55014
Christie Bowers:4487 S Highway 304, Rosanky, TX 78953
Exhibitors can setup on Friday after 8 AM. A, B, & P classes will run together. Electronic Timing will be used in all rings.
Please EXPECT that there will be changes in judge’s assignments AND JUMP HEIGHT running ordersbecause of the probability that AKC’s judging limits will require load balancing.
DOES NOT NECESSARILY REFLECT ORDER CLASSES OR JUMP HEIGHTSWILL BE RUN.
We will not know until after closing how the classes will be run
Judges assignments below include A, B and Preferred
Friday 4-26”Karl Blakely / Christie Bowers
All STD (E-O-N) / All FAST (E-O-N)
T2B / All JWW (N-O-E)
Saturday 26-4”
Christie Bowers / Karl Blakely
All STD(N-O-E) / All FAST (E-O-N)
Premier STD / All JWW (N-O-E)
Sunday 4-26”
Karl Blakely / Christie Bowers
All FAST (E-O-N) / Premier JWW
All STD(N-O-E) / ALL JWW (E-O-N)
All Dogs MUST be on leash at ALL times when on the grounds, except during competition or in designated warm-up areas.
.VENDORS
Limited Vendor Space is Available. For More Information, please contact
Sandy Gonchar Email: Phone: 917-846-9115
FOOD & BEVERAGES
Concession Stand opens by 11 am each day
There is water available at the site.
SHOW PHOTOGRAPHER
TBD
EQUIPMENT
The equipment for this event is being provided by M.A.D. Agility Equipment, 390 Summit Road, McClure, Pa 17841. All equipment will be available for sale at the end of the event. If you are interested in a specific item, it requested that you reserve it ahead of time. For more information - 717-543-5693 or email .
MAKE ALL CHECKS & MONEY ORDERS payable to
FAST TIMES
Entry Fee: $26 for first class; $16 for each additional class per day per dog.(Includes a $3.50 AKC recording for first run and $3.00 for each additional run)
Envelopes/transactions cannot have entries for more than the (10) dogs maximum.
OPENING DATETUES.,8:00 a.m. MAR. 20,2018at 125 Hope Road, Tinton Falls, NJ 07724 Trial is LIMITED to 660 runs per day.
CLOSING DATE for entries TUES.,6:00 PM, APR. 17, 2018, after which entries cannot be accepted, cancelled or substituted except as provided for in Chapter 11, Section 6 of the Dog Show Rules and in Chapter 1, Section 13 of the AKC Agility Trial Rules and Regulations.
MAIL ALL ENTRIES to SICDTC, c/o Fast Times, 125 Hope Road, Tinton Falls, NJ 07724-3008.
*Emailed or faxed entries MAY be accepted only in the last 48 hours before the trial closes if run limits have not been reached. Please email us for more information, but do not wait until the last minute to enter. Additional fees may apply.
REFUNDS
REFUNDS: There shall be no refunds for entries withdrawn after the closing date in the event a dog and/or handler are injured, absent, or dismissed from competition, regardless of the reason for such dismissal. If because of riots, civil disturbances or other acts beyond the control of management it is impossible to open or complete the show, no refund of entry fee will be made. Refunds are allowed if requested before the closing date. Refunds after closing date for bitches in season only. There is a $5.00 processing fee for ANY refund check that is written. No refunds for overpayments of $10 or less.
Sick dogs:
Sick dogs will get a 50% refund of entry fees. A veterinarian’s note AND a copy of the Final Confirmation is required and must be received by the TRIAL SECRETARY via email or fax BEFORE the first day of the trial.
Any dog diagnosed, prior to the first day of the trial, with Kennel Cough or K9 Influenza, AND any other dog domiciled at the same residence, even if they are not yet affected, will receive a refund. A veterinarian’s note for the affected dog and the confirmation letters for ALL the dogs must be received by the TRIAL SECRETARY via email or fax BEFORE the first day of the trial.
Bitches in season:
Bitches in season are not eligible to participate in agility trials. Entry fees will be refunded less a $5.00 processing fee.
To receive a refund NOTIFICATION MUST be given to the trial secretary PRIOR TO THE START OF JUDGING on the first day the bitch is entered. Written verification from a veterinarian is also REQUIREDmust be RECEIVED with a copy of the dog’s final confirmation no later than 48 hrs after the end of the trial. Please scan & email these documents or send them via fax to 888-521-1706.
No Frills RV Parking
The Sportsplex has arranged for limited day and/or overnight RV parking across the street from the Metuchen Sportsplex, behind 212 Durham Avenue.
There is no charge for RV parking and registration is not required.
The RV parking area is an extension of the show site and subject to all AKC trial rules. Behaviors deemed inappropriate may be subject to a bench hearing.
There is no RV parking in the Sportsplex parking area orin the gravel township ball field parking area. These areas are for passenger vehicles only. All vehicles must fit within the designated spaces.
HOTEL / MOTEL INFORMATION
All hotels / motels listed in this premium list as accepting dogs are considered to be part of the show / trial site. An event committee hearing will be held for individuals reported by any of the above hotels / motels for not respecting motel property. Do not leave your dogs unattended in hotel rooms. Do not let your dog(s) destroy or foul the rooms. No grooming or bathing dogs in rooms. Clean up after your dog outside too! Limit barking and other noise. Please respect others.
Attention Exhibitors – For your protection, thoroughly check your room for previous damage before moving in. Report any previous damage to hotel before occupying room.
Extended Stay America (732) 442-8333 – Pet fee $25/Night ...1 Hoover Way, Woodbridge, NJ 07095
Residence Inn (732) 510-7100 - Pet fee $100 2 Regency Pl., Woodbridge, NJ 07095
LaQuinta Inn (732) 560-9880 60 Cottontail Lane, Somerset, NJ 08873
Red Roof (732) 248-9300 – No Pet fee for first dog. $10 each for each additional dog. 860 New Durham Rd., Edison, NJ 08817
Sheraton (732) 225-8300– No Pet fee 125 Raritan Center Pwky., Edison, NJ 08837
ABOUT RETURNED CHECKS
Fast Times will not return checks for entries that are not accepted or entries cancelled before the check has been deposited. We shred all unused checks
Results will be posted on the FAST TIMES website
ROUTES TO SHOW
Directions to Metuchen Sportsplex, 215 Durham Ave, Metuchen, N.J.
More directions available from:
Directions from NJ Turnpike
Take the NJ turnpike North or South to Exit 10. Follow signs to Route 287 North. Take Route 287 North and exit at Route 27 North (Exit 2). Proceed on Lincoln Highway/Route 27 about 1/4 mile at the light turn LEFT onto Bridge Street follow to the end Make a right on to New Durham Rd about 1/4 mile make a left on to Hampton Street follow road to the end. Then make a right on to Durham Ave. Metuchen Sportsplex entrance is just ahead on your right.
Directions from Garden State Parkway
Take GSP South to EXIT 130, "Route 1 North/South" exit. Stay right and merge onto Route 1 South toward Trenton. Travel about 2.5 miles on Route 1 South to Route 287 North (pass Menlo Park Mall, go through one traffic light, go over hill and Route 287 entrance ramp is at far right at bottom of hill). Take Route 287 North and exit at Route 27 North (Exit 2). Proceed on Lincoln Highway/Route 27 about 1/4 mile at the light turn LEFT onto Bridge Street follow to the end Make a right on to New Durham Rd about 1/4 mile make a left on to Hampton Street follow road to the end. Then make a right on to Durham Ave. Metuchen Sportsplex entrance is just ahead
PRIZES
FIRST PLACE...... Blue Rosettes
SECOND PLACE...... Red Rosettes
THIRD PLACE...... Yellow Rosettes
FOURTH PLACE...... White Rosettes
QUALIFYING...... Dark Green Ribbon
NEW TITLE ROSETTES and MACH/PACH BARS provided
MX, MXJ, MXF, PAX and MACH/PACH Title rosettes will also be provided by Fast Times
CLASSES AND DIVISIONS
Class / Levels Offered in Standard, JWW and FAST Classes (if offered)Regular / Novice A & B, Open, Ex, Master & Premier
Preferred / Novice P, Open P, ExP, Master P & Premier P
Please see the AKC Regulations for Agility Trials for current class descriptions. Dogs must be entered only in Regular Classes or Preferred Classes with no crossover between them allowed at the same set of trials.
HEIGHT DIVISIONS
Regular / Preferred / Height at WithersHandlers may opt to run their dog in a higher height division. / Handlers must run their dog in their proper eligible height. / Owners are responsible for entering their dog in the proper height division.
8” / 4” / For dogs 11 inches and under at the withers
12” / 8” / For dogs 14 inches and under at the withers
16” / 12” / For dogs 18 inches and under at the withers
20” / 16” / For dogs 22 inches and under at the withers
24” / 20” / For dogs over 22 inches at the withersONLY
24C” / n/a / Dogs who measure into the 8” through 20” regular jump height divisions may opt to enter the 24-choice height division at their owner’s discretion. Dogs who measure into the 24” regular jump height division may not enter 24-choice.
Data Entry and Changes to your Information
Data entry mistakes happen. That is why we ask everyone to READ their preliminary confirmation and mailed final confirmation. For the majority of entries, dog and owner/handler information remains the same. However, if you have a:
New email address
New Titles
New Handler
New address and phone
New jump height
(including jump height changes from trial to trial. For example, dog jumps 24" at one trial, then 26" in the next trial.)
Highlighting ANY of these changes on entry forms would be especially helpful so that these changes can be updated in our database. Then, please review your confirmations carefully to ensure that your requested changes have been made.
****trial regulations for exhibitors***
RETURNED CHECKS do not constitute a valid entry fee. A charge of $35.00 will be made for each returned check.
FAX, TELEPHONE AND UNSIGNED ENTRIES cannot be accepted.
ENTRIES NOT ON OFFICIAL AKC ENTRY FORMS OR PHOTOCOPIES OF ENTRY FORMS without the Agreement and Rules attached to the Official AKC Entry Form are NOT ACCEPTABLE.
ENTRIES RECEIVED WITHOUT FEES will not be accepted.
NO ENTRY SHALL BE MADE AND NO ENTRY SHALL BE ACCEPTED, WHICH SPECIFIES ANY CONDITIONS AS TO ITS ACCEPTANCE.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF ENTRIES will be made as soon as trial closes or limits are reached. Acknowledgment of entries will include confirmation notices.
ENTRY FEES shall not be refunded in the event that a dog is absent, disqualified, excused by Veterinarian or Judge, or barred from competition by action of Trial Committee. If because of riots, civil disturbances or other acts beyond the control of the management, it is impossible to open or to complete the match, no refund of entry fees will be made.
ERRORS ON ENTRY BLANKS-Owners are responsible for errors in making out entry forms, and no entry fee will be refunded in event of such errors or cancellation of entries after trial has closed.
CONSULT FINAL CONFIRMATION FOR TIME OF JUDGING.
WALK-THRUS. No umbrellas allowed during walk-thrus.
JUDGES ARE NOT REQUIRED TO WAIT FOR DOGS. The Owner of each dog is solely responsible for having it ready at ringside when it is to be judged. The Club has no responsibility for providing service through a public address system or stewards or runners for the purpose of calling or locating dogs that are not brought into the ring when required.
TRIAL COMMITTEE will use due care and diligence for the welfare of dogs and exhibitors, but will not be responsible for, nor assume any liability in the event of an accident or misfortune to either dogs or exhibitors participating in this show.
DOGS This trial is open to all dogs fifteen (15) months of age or older that are registered with the American Kennel Club or that have AKC Limited Registration, Purebred Alternative Listing/Indefinite Listing Privileges (PAL/ILP), AKC Canine Partners listing number (if the trial-giving club is offering the option of Canine Partners entries. See front page of the premium for that information),or approved Foundation Stock Service (FSS) breedsare eligible to participate. All American dogs that have been listed with AKC Canine Partners may participate if the trial-giving club is offering the option of mixed breed entries and provided their listing number has been recorded on the entry form. Dogs with a Purebred Alternative Listing/Indefinite Listing Privileges (PAL/ILP)or an AKC Canine Partners listing number must be spayed or neutered in order to compete. Wherever the word“dog” is used in these regulations it includes both sexes. Dogs should be physically sound. Dogs that are blind shall not be eligible, and neither are bitches in season, aggressive dogs, or dogs suffering from any deformity, injury, or illness which may affect the dog’s physical or mental performance. No dog shall compete if it is taped or bandaged in any way or has anything attached to it for medical purposes. Refer to Chapter 2 of the Registration and Discipline Rules for the listing of registerable breeds that may participate. Puppies under six months of age are strictly prohibited from the trial grounds.
DOGS MAY ARRIVE any time prior to Judging, otherwise, they must be available for measuring before their class begins.
This club does not agree to arbitrate claims as set forth on the Official AKC Entry Form for this event.
MOVE-UPS
EMAILED MOVE-UPS: When emailing a move-up to us please just give the following information. TRIAL NAME, Owner Name. Dog Call Name, Move-up for what days (Saturday, Sunday, etc.), Moving from, Moving to (PLEASE include STD, JWW or FAST) Remember that you must send a separate email with the trial name in the subject line for each trial move-up or cancellation.
MOVE-UP DEADLINES: Move-ups prior to a set of trials: Dogs can be moved up 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 pm on the Monday preceding the set of trials for trials starting on a Thursday-Sunday. For trials that start on Monday-Wednesday, move-ups preceding the set of trials shall be accepted if received by the Trial Secretary no later than seven (7) days prior to the trial (i.e., for a Tuesday trial move-up requests must be made prior to 6 pm on the previous Tuesday).