Muddy Paws Agility Club of Kitsap

MUDDY PAWS AGILITY CLUB OF KITSAP

NADAC SANCTIONED DOG AGILITY TRIAL

July 13-15, 2018 Port Gamble, WA

Judge: Arlene Courtney, Oregon

Classes Offered and Start Times:

Friday (3 PM): 2 Hoopers, 2 Barrelers and 1 Tunnelers

Saturday (8 AM):2 Regular,1Touch N Go,1Chances, 1 Weavers and 1 Jumpers

Sunday (8 AM):2 Regular, 1 Chances, 1 Touch N Go, 1Weavers, 1Jumpers

Levels Offered:Elite, Open, Novice, Intro

Divisions Offered:Standard, Veteran Dog, Veteran Handler, Junior Handlers

This will be a Non-Containerized TrialThis means that you can have treats or non-squeaky toy in your pocket in a container, but the treats at your camp site do not need to be sealed in a container. It would be advisable to do so however so that passing dogs don’t help themselves.

This trial is limited to 500 runs per day with no more than 350 runs with Jumps.

Opening Postmark Date: Monday, May 21, 2018

Closing Postmark Date: Tuesday, July 3, 2018 or when limit is met.

The Port Gamble facility hosts multiple events during the same weekend. Please be respectful of people who may not have the same interest in dogs that we have. This includes keeping your dog on leash when outside the ring and picking up after your dog. Do not walk your dog(s) down the drive toward the houses – keep them above the horseshoe pits.

There will be no formal Check-in.

If your dog needs to be Measured: Friday 2PM-2:15 PM - Sat/Sun from 7:00AM-7:15AM

General Briefing will start on Friday at 2:30 PM and 7:15 AM Sat/Sun

Walk-through starts at 2:45PM on Friday and 7:45 AM on Sat/Sun

First dog on the line: Friday 3 PM and 8:00 AM Sat/Sun

MudPACK would like to especially thank Naturally 4 Paws of Silverdale for its contributions to the welcome gifts and assistance in making our trial extra fun and successful. Please make sure to visit their booth to see what wonderful items they brought.

What is the ‘INTRO LEVEL’?

From Sharon Nelson of NADAC:

We are proud to announce the addition of ‘Intro’ as a level to the NADAC program! ‘Intro’ is a level for the classes, just like Novice, Open and Elite. So now there are four levels to each class... Intro, Novice, Open and Elite.

The intro level will be a shorter course than Novice (typically 6-10 obstacles). The only Intro level class with weaves will be Into Weavers and it will have one set of 6 poles. No other classes will have weaves in them.

The Intro level will have no tunnel/contact discriminations.

The Intro level is a full titling level with the basic titles at 30 points, Outstanding Performance at 60 points and Superior Performance at 100 points for Chances, Jumpers, Tunnelers, Weavers, Hoopers, Touch N Go and Barrelers. For regular the basic title is at 30 point, Outstanding Performance is at 100 points and Superior Performance is at 200 points.

Dogs must be 18 months old and all other NADAC rules apply. Good luck!!

Sharon Nelson

The Intro level is a great opportunity for:

• Beginning dogs that would benefit from shorter and simpler courses for their first introduction to agility in a competition setting.
• Dogs that may not yet being weaving very well but can do everything else.
• Dogs coming back from time away from agility that needs some ‘get back into it’ runs.
• Older dogs that are still sound and want to play but get too tired running a full course.
• Trying out classes you may not have done yet to get a feel for them before entering for a full length run.

Important thing to know about Intro:

• All rules of other levels still apply. The dog must be able to perform obstacles safely and work under control off leash, and come back to the handler at the end of the run.
• Dogs that are out of control, unable to safely perform obstacles, or show aggression will be excused from the trial.
• No treats or toys are allowed, training is permitted but only within the usual guidelines for the other levels.
• You do not have to pass Intro before going into Novice and you may drop back from Novice to do runs in Intro without losing points already earned in Novice (or higher levels).
• You may be in Intro for all or just some of your runs. So you could mix novice and intro, for example, with the same dog on every day.
• The dog may jump at any height up to their standard measured jump height, but no higher than 16”. Measurement is not required.

MEASURING

Dogs jumping 20”, Veterans or Junior Handler Division jumping 16”, dogs entered in the Skilled category, dogs listed on the Height Exemption list and dogs with permanent height cards do NOT need to be measured. All other dogs must be measured.

TRIAL ENTRY FORMS

Entries must be signed, dated and submitted with the correct fees. Incomplete or inaccurate forms will NOT be accepted. No hand deliveries prior to opening date. If you use express mail or other delivery methods, check the box “Signature Waived”.

CONFIRMATIONS

Confirmations will be sent via email. Please be sure to include your CURRENT legible email address on the registration form. If you do not have email, your confirmation will be sent via standard mail. If you have not received a confirmation by July 10, 2018, please contact the Trial Secretary immediately.

MOVE-UPS/CHANGES

We will accept written and/or e-mail move-ups until July 10, 2018. Move-ups will be allowed day-to-day at the trial.

SITE INFORMATION – FOOD VENDOR

The trial will be run outdoors on grass. We will be alternating between two 100’ x 100’ rings.

MudPACK will provide lunch for volunteers only. There are no other food vendors on site.

The Port Gamble General Store & Café is within easy walking distance and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Hours are 7:00 am—6:00 pm. Mike’s 4 Star BBQ serves lunch and dinner. For more information, go to

AWARDS

Placement ribbons will be awarded to at least fourth place in each jump height for each class, in each category, except Chances which is a pass/fail class. Qualifying rosettes or Q-pins will be awarded for each qualifying run. Title rosettes will be awarded for new titles. If you are close to receiving a NATCH, please inform the Trial Secretary.

EQUIPMENT

Equipment for the trial is being provided by Dog Sports USA, P.O. Box 521, McKenna, WA 98558, email: , cell: 253-230-2313.

SCORING SOFTWARE

We will be using the Agility Unscrambled program which allows e-mail confirmations and results. Please help in keeping our costs and your entry fees as low as possible by CLEARLY including your e-mail address on your entry form.

TRIAL COMMITTEE

Trial Co-Chair:Joan

Trial Co-ChairLinda Larson

Trial Secretary:Linda (253) 884-1109 (H)

Trial Co-Secretary:Leslie Cole

Equipment:Helga Cancil

Chief Ring Steward:Val Tangen

Chief Course Builders:Connie Wyma

Awards:Pam Coffeen

Raffle:Shelley Eckstrom, Fran Powell

Hospitality:Lunch and snacks will be available for Volunteers

NADAC REGISTRATION: You will need to register your dog(s) with NADAC in advance of the trial. Dogs can be registered on-line at the NADAC web site . (Click on “Dogs” in the Home Page and then on “Dog Reg. Form”).

NADAC RULES AND REGULATIONS

This trial will be held under the current rules and regulations of NADAC. By entering this trial, the exhibitor is representing that he/she is knowledgeable of NADAC’s rules. For detailed information about new NADAC rules and classes go to Exhibitors Handbooks are available free of charge by downloading them from NADAC’s web site.

SKILLED AND PROFICIENT CATEGORIES

Dogs may be entered in either the Skilled or Proficient category. A dog may only be entered in one category for the entire weekend. A dog may not be entered in Skilled one day and Proficient on another day. Dogs may enter the Skilled or Proficient category in the Standard, Veteran Dog, Veteran Handler, or Junior Handler Division.

If you enter the Skilled category, you must run your dog one jump height lower than its standard jump height. (Four inches will remain the minimum jump height.) Dogs are allotted the standard course time for, and are scored and placed in, the jump height entered.

No dog entered under veteran dog, veteran handler, or junior handler may jump higher than 16” nor may it be entered at a height higher than the lowest height the dog is eligible to jump. If a handler enters as a veteran or disabled hander, that designation must be applied to all dogs handled by that handler and for all runs that weekend.

Dogs entered in either Proficient or Skilled categories may earn a 5 point qualifier in Regular Agility only. You may incur up to five course faults or five time faults and still receive a 5 point qualifying run. In all other classes you may earn ten points toward titles only if there are no time or course faults.

As of January-2014: Dogs must be entered in the Veterans Division after their 9th birthday. Dogs mustALSObe entered in the Skilled Category after their 12th birthday.

JUMP HEIGHTS

Dog’s Height / 11” & under / 14” & under / 18” & under / 20” & under
Standard
Proficient: / 8” / 12” / 16” / 20”
Skilled: / 4” / 8” / 12” / 16”
Vets/JHs
Proficient: / 4” / 8” / 12” / 16”
Skilled: / 4” / 4” / 8” / 12”

NON-JUMPING CLASSES – VETERAN OR DISABLED HANDLER

Handlers who are 60 years or older, or who have a disability that restricts mobility, may choose to enter the non-jumping classes as a Veteran Handler and receive 10% more standard course time. This option is for Veteran/Disabled handlers in the non-jumping classes only.

The Veteran/Disabled Handler division is designed for handlers who, due to age or impairment, are mobility limited and need extra time to guide their canine partners through an agility course.

When entering as a Veteran/Disabled Handler, you must enter all dogs in all classes for the entire trial in this Division and must jump 4” lower than your Proficient, Standard Division jump height require. In the non-jumping classes, dogs will be scored and placed with their Standard Division jump height.

Hoopers: Effective April 1, 2017 X-Hoopers and Numbered Hoopers were combined into a single class; Hoopers. The gates/x-pens are gone. All points from the two classes will be combined at the appropriate Levels. The hoop pattern used in X-Hoopers with the gates remains w/o the gates. You will be able to enter this area with your dog. Visit NADAC.com, Announcements/Rules Update for more information.

REFUNDS

A 100% refund will be given for any requests for withdrawals received prior to the Closing Date (July 3, 2018).

After the Closing Date until 6 pm on Monday, July 9, 2018, 100% refunds will be given for bitches in heat, injured or ill dogs (with verification from a vet upon request) or family emergency, less a $20.00 handling fee.

After 6pm on Sunday, July 8th until midnight Wednesday, July 11th–50% refunds will be given for bitches in heat, injured or ill dogs (with verification from a vet upon request) or family emergency, less a $20.00 handling fee.

MOTELS THAT TAKE DOGS

Please check with them for changes to current polices.

Poulsbo Inn, Poulsbo: (extra pet fee)(360) 779-3921

Guest House International, Poulsbo: (extra pet fee)(360) 697-4400

Oxford Inn, Silverdale: (extra pet fee)(360) 692-7777

Silverdale Beach Hotel, Silverdale: (extra pet fee)(360) 698-1000

Oxford Suites, Silverdale: (extra pet fee)(360) 698-9550

Best Western, Bainbridge Island: (extra pet fee)(206) 855-9666

Port Gamble Guest Houses: 297-5114

Pet Friendly and location is right by the agility field

CAMPING (RV and TENT)

• Port Gamble: No hookups or water, $10 per night. (Available Friday after 11 AM)

• Kitsap Memorial State Park: Located 5 miles south of Port Gamble, has RV and camping spaces available.

DIRECTIONS TO PORT GAMBLE: State Hwy 104 & Teekalet Avenue

From Seattle/Bainbridge Island/Poulsbo (about ½ hour from Ferry): Take the Washington State Ferry from Seattle to Bainbridge Island. Exit ferry, go straight on WA-305, go through Poulsbo and exit right onto WA-3 North. Continue north for 6.3 miles to traffic light/intersection for Hood Canal Bridge. Continue straight (do not turn onto bridge) on WA-104 for 1.4 miles to Port Gamble. Trial site will be on the left side of road.

From Edmonds/Kingston (about 15 minutes from Ferry): Take the Washington State Ferry from Edmonds to Kingston. Follow ferry traffic straight to WA-104. Go 3.7 miles. Turn right at the light to continue on WA-104 and follow for 3.7 miles to Port Gamble. Follow WA-104 around the 90-degree turn to left. Trial site will be 0.2 miles on the right side of road.

From Olympia/Tacoma/Bremerton/Silverdale (about 1 hour from Tacoma Narrows Bridge): Exit Hwy 16 off I-5, and drive 29 miles north across Tacoma Narrows Bridge to Gorst. Drive around Sinclair Inlet toward Bremerton onto Hwy 3 North (Hwy 16 becomes Hwy 3 North). Continue on Hwy 3 North for about 25 miles, past Silverdale and Poulsbo exits. Continue north past traffic light and intersection for Hood Canal bridge (do not turn onto bridge), where WA-3 turns into WA-104. Go 1.4 mi to Port Gamble. Trial site will be on the left side of road.

From Olympic Peninsula (about 45 minutes from Sequim): Take US-101 to WA-104. Exit east on WA-104. Continue on WA-104 East for about 13 miles. After crossing the Hood Canal Bridge, turn left at the light onto WA-104. Go 1.4 miles to Port Gamble. Trial site will be on the left side of road.

NOTICE TO EXHIBITORS

Below is a brief summary of NADAC rules. Please refer to for a full explanation of all NADAC rules and up to date information.

Please note that NADAC trials should provide a safe and fun environment for both exhibitors and their dogs.

Aggressive dogs will not be tolerated and will be excused from the trial.

The show committee has the right to refuse any entry. Anyone not currently in good standing with NADAC will not be allowed to enter this trial.

Exhibitors, through submission of entry, acknowledge that they are knowledgeable of NADAC rules and regulations, and agree to abide by all rules in effect at the time of this trial.

No entry fee will be refunded if the trial cannot open or be completed by reasons of riots, civil disturbances, fire, acts of God, public emergency, an act of a public enemy, or any other cause beyond the control of the organizing committee.

Checks not honoured by the bank do not constitute a valid entry fee. There will be a $25.00 service charge for bank returned checks.

**Dog must be registered and have a valid registration number before entries will be accepted.

A copy of the current Exhibitors Handbook may be downloaded free from the NADAC web site:

AGREEMENT

In consideration of acceptance of this entry, 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:

1.1. As used here “NADAC” means the North American Dog Agility Council, Inc., its members, officers, directors, employees, show chairs, show committees and agents.

1.2. Exhibitor/owner agrees to abide by the rules and regulations of NADAC 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 acknowledge 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 of, electrical appliances, fittings, show rings, parking areas and the presence of unfamiliar animals and people. Exhibitor/owner assumes the risk of any harm arising from any of these hazards.

1.5.Exhibitor/owner releases NADAC (including its respective officers, directors, employees, and members), Muddy Paws Agility Club of Kitsap (including its officers, directors, members, and event organizing committee), and Port Gamble/Olympic Resource Management (including its officers, agents, and employees) and will defend them and hold them 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 assumes sole responsibility for and agrees to indemnify and save the 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.