CAN YOU DIG IT… Beginners Fundraising Games Show
Monday 9th June
Show opens at 18:00
Judging commences at 18:30
This show is exclusive to beginners, which is designed for people who have not yet competed, have just started competing, or have yet to win out of beginners.
The funds raised from this show will go towards Bex’s expedition to Mexico this summer. A short letter is attached to the back of this schedule for more information.
Venue: DIG IT Dog Training Club, Dubthorn Lane, Betchton, Sandbach, Cheshire, CW11 4TA
Classes: 4 runs per dog (1 run per class) including ‘The Flick Flack Challenge’, ‘Dizzy Tunnels’, ‘Time, Fault and Out’, and ‘Snakes and Ladders’. There will also be an option to run NFC and training is encouraged. A silent toy may also be used in competition runs, but must not be touched by the dog.
Entries: £7 for a block of 4 runs (1 run per class). It is also possible to enter classes separately for £2 per run. Pay on the day optional.
Show Manager: Bex Bebbington, , 07807 556825
Show Sponsors: Dig It Dogs
Levels: Beginners only, with awards for each height category including; Toy/Small, Medium, Standard and Large.
Classes:
(Rules for all classes will be announced at the start)
1. The Flick Flack Challenge x 1 Run - Comprising of a series of jumps arranged into flick flacks, with the possible addition of tunnels and extra jumps for a flowing course.
2. Dizzy Tunnels x 1 Run - Comprising of a series of jumps and tunnels arranged in a spiral pattern.
3. Time, Fault and Out x 1 Run - Comprising of a starting section of an A-frame and dog walk (for fault on contacts), followed by a short jumping sequence (for time).
4. Snakes and Ladders x 1 Run - Comprising of the A-frame, dog walk, jumps and tunnels.
Awards:
Prizes in all height categories, rosettes to 4th in each.
Clear round rosettes in all classes.
Heights:
Please note there is an overlap between the large and medium jump heights giving those handlers with smaller large dogs the choice of heights. A dog may only be entered in one height for the series.
Category / Dog Height / Jump HeightToy / Dogs measuring 11 inches (~260mm) or under at the withers. / 10”
Small / Dogs measuring 13.75 inches (~350mm) or under at the withers. / 14”
Medium / Dogs measuring over 13.75 inches (~350mm) and measuring 17 inches (~430mm) or under at the withers. / 18”
Standard / Dogs measuring over 17 inches (~430mm) and measuring 20 inches (~510mm) or under at the withers. / 22”.
Large / Dogs measuring over 17 inches (~430mm) at the withers. / 26”
NB: Toy and standard heights are optional, the handler may choose to jump their normal KC height (small/large) if they prefer. We reserve the right to measure any entered dog. We accept KC record book measurements for Small and Medium dogs, and UKA measurements for Standard dogs.
Judging:
Classes will be judged according to standard Kennel Club rules with the following exceptions:
· Up contacts will not be marked.
· None of the following will be used in any course: tyre, well, wall, table, seesaw.
· A silent toy may be carried in the ring during competition classes. The dog may not touch the toy once it has started its round and the toy must not be given to the dog until the dog has crossed the finish line.
· All rings will be surrounded by netting.
Course Times:
These will be calculated using the UKA standard course times. Courses will be measured with a wheel and calculated.
NFC Runs:
We are happy for any handlers to run their dogs not for competition. However to be fair to those running for competition we ask that you do not use food in the ring. Please inform the scribe if you are running NFC.
Show Rules:
1. Dogs under the age of 16 calendar months on the first day of the show are not eligible to compete.
2. DIG IT DTC reserve the right to refuse entries.
3. No person shall carry out punitive correction or harsh handling of a dog at any time within the boundaries of the Show.
4. Withdrawal of dogs from Competition - A dog shall be withdrawn from competition and removed from an Agility Show if it is:
a. A bitch, which is in season.
b. Suffering from any infectious diseases or contagious disease.
c. Interfering with the safety or chance of winning of an opponent.
d. Of such temperament or is so much out of hand as to be a danger to the safety of any person or other animal.
e. Likely to cause suffering to the dog if it continues competing.
5. Dogs must be kept under control, and on lead, except when competing or within the exercise area.
6. Dogs must not wear any type of slip, half-slip collar or lead whilst competing. A flat close fitting leather or webbing collar is permitted. No tags please.
7. Competitors are required to report for allocated ring duties, to help with the smooth running of the show.
8. The judge’s decision is final.
9. Food shall not be carried in the hand or given to the dog whilst in the competition ring.
10. All dogs and competitors enter at their own risk, and must sign and date the declaration on the entry form.
11. Entry fees will not be refunded after the closing date.
12. In the event that the show has to be cancelled, DIG IT DOGS reserve the right to deduct unrecoverable expenses incurred before returning entry fees.
13. Please park only where directed. Only use designated exercise areas. All other areas are out of bounds.
14. There will be a £10 charge for returned cheques.
15. The whole series can be entered with individual cheques dated within the correct closing date.
16. Judges may run their own dog for competition when not scheduled to judge.
17. Please respect our venue and pick up after your dogs and dispose of all rubbish responsibly. Anyone not doing so will be asked to leave the venue forfeiting any remaining entries and may be excluded from future DIG IT DTC shows.
18. Competitors are responsible for ensuring that they are available for their classes.
19. Have fun!
Dear All,
My name is Bex Bebbington, I am a beginners agility instructor at Dig It DTC, and also a student at Keele University, studying Biology and Psychology. During the summer months of this year, I will be volunteering with Operation Wallacea for 6 weeks in Akumal, Mexico.
Operation Wallacea is a not for profit organisation that works to conserve endangered animals through academic research. Students such as myself, travel to sites across the world where they conduct research into protecting these endangered species. This research is important for us to be able to conserve them for future generations.
There are only seven species of Sea turtle in the world, all of which are either at risk of becoming, or are already endangered. Two of which can be found in Akumal, Mexico and are the species that I will be researching this summer.
I will spend my 6 weeks conducting observational research on sea turtle behaviour in Akumal. My research will focus on how tourism affects sea turtle behaviour, which will form the basis of my dissertation.
My life goal is to become a Biology teacher when I finish my degree, and believe that this opportunity will benefit both me and my future students greatly, by providing me with not only experience of working in the field, but also stories to inspire students. As sea turtles are an endangered species, about which little is understood, it is important that as much information is collected as possible, and I believe that my research will play a key part in the conservation of this species.
The total cost of this project is around £4500. I am running fundraising events within Dig It to help me to raise as much money as possible. Examples of which include; raffles and bake sales at the Dig It events (Sunday 4th May & Sunday 8th June) and a beginners games show (Monday 9th June).
Thank you in advance for your time, kind consideration, and assistance.
Bex Bebbington
CAN YOU DIG IT… Beginners Fundraising Games Show
DIG IT Dog Training Club, Dubthorn Lane, Betchton, Sandbach, Cheshire, CW11 4TAShow date: Monday 9th June
Forms to be returned by: Friday 6th June
(Option to pay on the day)
Owner Details
Name: / Height Categories:
Toy, Small, Medium, Standard & Large.
Classes:
The Flick Flack Challenge
Dizzy Tunnels
Time, Fault and Out
Snakes and Ladders
Address:
Home Phone:
Mobile Phone:
Email:
Dog Details
Handler Name: / Dog Name: / Date of Birth: / Height: / Classes to Enter:
Payment
Entry: / Price: / To Pay: / DECLARATION:
I have read, understand and I agree to abide by the competition rules detailed in this schedule. I will not bring to the show any dog that is ill with infectious disease or has been in contact with a dog that I know is ill with such a disease.
All Classes (4 runs) / £7 per dog
Individual Class (1 run) / £2 per dog
Two Classes (2 runs) / £4 per dog
Three Classes (3 runs) / £6 per dog
Total / Signature: / Date: / / / 14
Please make cheques payable to Rebecca Bebbington, and post to: 10 The Bridle Path, Madeley, Nr. Crewe, Cheshire. CW3 9EL
Confirmation of your entry will be provided via email: