Woodside Dog Agility Club
Open Agility Show
Schedule of Open Agility Test
[Held under Kennel Club Rules and Regulations H & H(1)]
for Large, Medium and Small Dogs
Scottish National Equestrian Centre
Oatridge, Ecclesmachan
West Lothian
EH52 6NH
Sunday 4th December 2011
Guarantors to the Kennel Club:
Chairperson: June McKinnon, 1 Park Avenue, Carstairs Junction, Lanarkshire. ML11 8PW
Treasurer: Allan Brydon, 3 Glenburn Park Crescent, Westquarter, Falkirk FK2 9ST
Secretary: Linda Park, 1 Lyell Grove, East Kilbride, Lanarkshire. G74 4RE
Notification of any grade changes to Showtime before 18th November.
All wins up to and including 9th November count for grade changes at this show.
ENTRY FEES:- £2.60 PER DOG PER CLASS, NFC – NO CHARGE
DO NOT SEND SAE AS ENTRIES WILL BE SENT OUT
Cheques payable “Woodside Dog Agility Club “ and sent to:
Woodside Entries,
c/o Showtime
The Granary
Spen Lane
Rowlands Gill
Tyne & Wear
NE39 2BZ
Contact Susan Mallabar at or tel. 01207 544406 (No calls after 9pm please)
Running orders will be available for download at www.granarycanine.co.uk
Show Secretary – Jackie Gray Tel: 01506 884560 (No calls after 9pm please)
Competition Manager – Andrew McKinnon
Show opens 7.30 am Briefing 8.00 am Judging – 8.15 am
JUDGES
Gordon Barnett, Alex Birse, Margaret Hudson, Garry Lee, Carol Rogers, Maureen Cuthbert
Reserve Judge – Peter Elms
Catering Facilities will be by Private Caterer at the Venue
There will be no official lunch break. Judging will continue throughout the day.
Measuring will take place between 11am and 12 noon.
Veterinary Surgeons
VETS NOW
PDSA Pet Aid Hospital, 24 Hutchison Crossway, Gorgie, Edinburgh EH14 1RR
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Classes
JUDGES Classes are not listed in running order; Plan will be available after entries closed and final numbers known.
Gordon Barnett: Classes 1, 4 Margaret Hudson: Classes 3, 10, 16, 19
Alex Birse: Classes 2, 8, 11, 12, 17, 18 Maureen Cuthbert: Classes 6, 14
Garry Lee: Classes 7, 9, 13, 15, 21, 22 Carol Rogers: Class 5, 20
Woodside Dog Agility Club reserve the right to change or appoint additional judges if necessary.
Class No / Size / Class / Class Type /GRADES
1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 / 6 / 71 / Large / Agility / Graded / 1 / 2
2 / Large / Jumping / Graded / 1 / 2
3 / Large / Jumping / Combined / 1 / 2 / 3
4 / Large / Agility / Graded / 3 / 4 / 5
5 / Large / Jumping / Graded / 3 / 4 / 5
6 / Large / Jumping / Combined / 4 / 5 / 6 / 7
7 / Large / Jumping / Graded / 6 / 7
8 / Large / Agility / Graded / 6 / 7
9 / Medium / Agility / Combined / 1 / 2 / 3 / 4
10 / Medium / Jumping / Combined / 1 / 2 / 3 / 4
11 / Medium / Jumping / Combined / 1 / 2 / 3
12 / Medium / Agility / Combined / 5 / 6 / 7
13 / Medium / Jumping / Combined / 5 / 6 / 7
14 / Medium / Jumping / Combined / 4 / 5 / 6 / 7
15 / Small / Agility / Combined / 1 / 2 / 3 / 4
16 / Small / Jumping / Combined / 1 / 2 / 3 / 4
17 / Small / Jumping / Combined / 1 / 2 / 3
18 / Small / Agility / Combined / 5 / 6 / 7
19 / Small / Jumping / Combined / 5 / 6 / 7
20 / Small / Jumping / Combined / 4 / 5 / 6 / 7
21 / All sizes / Special 12 and over Junior Jumping / Combined / 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 / 6 / 7
22 / All sizes / Special Under 12s Junior Jumping / Combined / 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 / 6 / 7
23 / All sizes / NFC / 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 / 6 / 7
TROPHIES AND ROSETTES
Retention Trophies
To at least 1st Place in class
Rosettes
To at least 10% of entries in class
Trophies for Best WDAC Member
Class 4 - Anne Kennedy Memorial,
Class 5 - Jack Hudson Memorial
Perpetual Trophies
Perpetual trophies will be awarded in some classes.
(These trophies cannot be won outright. In a graded class the trophy will be awarded to the dog with the fastest clear round from all grades within the class)
Woodside Dog Agility Club would like to wish everyone a
Merry Christmas and Aw'ra Best For 2012
Definition Of Classes
STANDARD CLASSES
Grade 1 – For owners, handlers and dogs which have not gained a first place in an Agility Class or 3 first places in Jumping Classes at Kennel Club licensed Agility shows.
Grade 2 – For owners, handlers or dogs which have qualified out of grade 1, but have not gained a first place in an agility Class or 3 first places in Jumping Classes at Grade 2 at Kennel Cub licensed Agility shows, or elected to progress on points from Grade 1.
Grade 3 – Open to dogs which are not eligible for grade 1 or 2 or have elected to progress on points from grade 2 at Kennel Club licensed Agility shows and dogs which are not eligible for Grade 4, 5, 6 or 7.
Grade 4 – Open to dogs which have gained a first place in an Agility Class or 3 first places in Jumping Classes at Grade 3 or elected to progress on points from Grade 3 at Kennel Club licensed Agility shows and are not eligible for Grade 3, 5, 6 or 7.
Grade 5 – Open to dogs which have gained a first place in an Agility Class or 3 first places in Jumping Classes at Grade 4 or elected to progress on points from Grade 4 at Kennel Club licensed Agility shows and are not eligible for Grade 3, 4, 6 or 7.
Grade 6 – Open to dogs which have gained a first place in an Agility Class or 3 first places in Jumping Classes at Grade 5 at Kennel Club licensed Agility shows and are not eligible for Grade 3, 4, 5 or 7.
Grade 7 – Open to dogs which have gained a minimum of 4 first places at Grade 6 at Kennel Club licensed Agility shows, 2 of which must be gained in Agility (not Jumping) Classes.
Special Junior – For handlers aged 18 years old and under on the day of the show. Dogs may only be entered in one junior classification. Entry is limited to TWO dogs per handler. Please indicate junior handler, with age. Open to Small, Medium and Large dogs, grades 1-7.
All dogs must be run in drawn order
Please take note that, in the event of dogs being found in a distressed condition anywhere on the venue, the show management reserves the right to take remedial action.
Measuring will be taking place at this show between 11am and 12 noon.
N.B. All dogs must be measured before they compete at their first agility show
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DIRECTIONS TO VENUE
The Scottish National Equestrian Centre, Oatridge, Ecclesmachan, West Lothian EH52 6NH (www.snec.co.uk)
From North (M90)
After Forth Road Bridge, immediately branch left, keep to RH lane. At traffic lights/roundabout take 3rd exit onto the A904 (signposted Bo'ness and Stirling). Continue on this road until T junction with B8046 (Broxburn B8046, Stirling (M9)), Turn left here onto B8046. Stay on B8046 for approx. 1.5 miles, Turn right onto B9080, taking immediate left, back onto B8046 for approx. 1.5 miles. After the dip into Ecclesmachan, turn right (looks like housing scheme) signposted Oatridge Agricultural College, then turn left away from houses. Remain on this road past all college buildings -venue straight ahead. Please adhere to speed limits.
From West (M8)
Leave M8 at Junction 3 (Livingston), at roundabout take the 4th exit onto the A899 (signposted Bathgate and Broxburn). At next roundabout take the2nd exit onto the A899 (signposted Dechmont, Uphall and Broxburn). At next roundabout take the 2nd exit onto the A899 (signposted Uphall and Broxburn). At next roundabout take the 1st exit (signposted Broxburn). In Uphall at traffic lights turn left onto Ecclesmachan Road - B8046 (signposted Linlithgow). Approx.2 miles to Ecclesmachan. After the dip into Ecclesmachan, turn left (looks like housing scheme) signposted Oatridge Agricultural College. Remain on this road past all college buildings - venue straight ahead. Please adhere to speed limits.
From West (M9)
Leave M9 at Junction 2. Turn right onto B8046 (Uphall) for approx. 1.5miles, Turn right onto B9080 taking immediate left back onto B8046 for approx. 1.5 miles. After the dip into Ecclesmachan, turn right (looks like housing scheme) signposted Oatridge Agricultural College, then turn left away from houses. Remain on this road past all college buildings - venue straight ahead. Please adhere to speed limits.
From South (M8)
Take A720 (City Bypass). Branch left then at roundabout take the 1st exit onto the M8 (signposted Glasgow, Forth Road Bridge, A90, Stirling, Livingston, M8, M9). Leave M8 at junction 3. At roundabout take the 4th exit onto the A899 (signposted Bathgate and Broxburn). At next roundabout take the 2nd exit onto the A899 (signposted Dechmont). At next roundabout take the 2nd exit onto the A899 (signposted Uphall and Broxburn). At next roundabout take the 1st exit (signposted Broxburn). In Uphall, at traffic lights turn left onto Ecclesmachan Road - B8046 (signposted Linlithgow). Approx. 2 miles to Ecclesmachan. Turn left (looks like housing scheme) signposted Oatridge Agricultural College. Remain on this road past all college buildings - venue straight ahead. Please adhere to speed limits.
From East (as from South)
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RULES & REGULATIONS
1) ENTRY CONDITIONS. Dogs entered at Kennel Club licensed Agility Shows must be registered at the Kennel Club in accordance with Kennel Club Regulations for Classification and Registration B. The registration number / ATC number will be required for each entry.
2) FEES. Amount of entry per dog per class £2.60 (Free for WDAC working members). There is no charge for NFC entry.
3) PRIZE MONEY. There will be no prize money at this show.
4) INTERNET ENTRIES Entries cannot be made via the internet.
5) REFUSAL OF ENTRIES. The Committee reserves to itself the right to refuse entries.
6) PUPPIES. Puppies under 18 calendar months of age on the first day of the show are not eligible for Kennel Club licensed Agility Tests.
7) NFC. Not For Competition entries will be accepted for dogs aged four calendar months and over. Dogs must be Kennel Club registered with their details recorded on the entry form. There will be no entry fee for NFC dogs.
8) BITCHES IN SEASON No bitch in season is allowed to compete.
9) TREATMENT OF DOGS. No person shall carry out punitive correction or harsh handling of a dog at any time within the boundaries of the Show.
10) LEADS. Dogs must not wear slip chains, half slip collars, or leads when under test, A flat, close fitting , leather or webbing collar is permitted, providing the only attachment is a plain identification panel as an integral part of the collar i.e. not attached by a ring, if the competitor so wishes.
11) APPOINTMENT OF JUDGES. Should a judge be unable to fulfil the appointment to judge the Committee reserve the right to appoint another judge. Exhibitors are at liberty to withdraw from competition, but no entry fees can be returned. If numbers warrant, the Committee reserves the right to appoint additional judges.
12) JUDGES DECISION. No competitor shall impugn the decision of the judge or judges.
13) SPONSORSHIP. There is no sponsorship for this show.
14) MARKING - Standard Marking will apply according to Kennel Club regulations H (1)(b).
15) HEIGHT LIMIT FOR DOGS.
1. Large Dogs - For dogs measuring over 430mm (1ft 5ins) at the withers.
2. Medium Dogs - For dogs measuring over 350mm (1ft 1.75ins) and 430mm (1ft 5ins) or under at the withers.
3. Small Dogs – For dogs measuring 350mm (1ft 1.75ins) or under at the withers
16) JUDGES. A judge at an Agility Test cannot compete or enter for competition a dog which is recorded in their ownership or part ownership: or handle a dog at the Test at which they are judging but may enter their own dog N.F.C. for the purpose of testing the course time.
17) WITHDRAWAL OF DOGS FROM TEST. A dog shall be withdrawn from competition and removed from the Test if it is:-
a) A bitch which is in season.
b) Suffering from any infectious or contagious disease.
c) Interfering with the safety or chance of winning of an opponent.
d) Of such temperament or it 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.
18) ELIGIBILITY. In estimating the number of awards won, all wins up to and including 25 days before the start of the competition, ie 9th November 2011, shall be counted when entering for any class. For these purposes a competition shall be defined as all classes covered within the same schedule. If a dog becomes eligible for the next grade at a particular show after the entry form to that show has been sent, it is the competitor’s responsibility to notify the show secretary at least 14 days before the date of the show. The dog must be moved into the appropriate class(es) for the next grade. The dog must be moved into the corresponding classes number of classes as were entered at the lower grade. If there are fewer or no classes available for the next grade, the competitor should be offered a refund of the relevant entry fees.
19) CHANGES TO ARRANGEMENTS. Should circumstances so dictate the Society, in consultation with the judges, may alter arrangements as necessary. Such changes and circumstances surrounding them must be reported to the Kennel Club.