DIRECTIONS

From M5 North

Exit at Junction 13. Turn right off the motorway. At junction with A38 turn left. At Slimbridge Roundabout go straight across. Continue on the A38. Turn right onto B4066 sign-posted BerkeleyCastle. Follow signs for the castle. Pass the main entrance. Turn left after passing the Berkeley Arms Hotel. The venue is ¼ mile on the left.

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From M5 South

Exit at Junction 14. Turn left off the motorway. At junction with A38 turn right. Turn left onto B4066 sign-posted BerkeleyCastle. Follow signs for the castle. Pass the main entrance. Turn left after passing the Berkeley Arms Hotel. The venue is ¼ mile on the left.

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TUFFLEY AGILITY CLUB

Open Agility Show

Saturday 7th and Sunday 8th July 2007

BerkeleyCastle, Berkeley, Gloucestershire GL13 9BQ

Show opens 7.30 am Briefings 8.15 am Judging 8.30 am

(Morning Briefings will take place at the ringside)

Electronic Timing by Taryntimers UK Equipment by Adams

Closing Date: Saturday, 19th May 2007 (Postmarked)

Qualifying date: Friday, 11th May 2007

Entry Fees: £2.40 Per Class & £9.60 Per Team -No refunds

Entries & Fees to: Tuffley Agility Club, c/o Agility Aid,

1 Mare Lane, Beenhams Heath, Shurlock Row, RG10 0QH.

Entry Enquiries only:01189 320619 (8 am to 1 pm only)

Show Organiser/Manager: Gary Woodham Tel 07951662547

Show Secretary: Sally Rhoda

Guarantors to the Kennel Club:

Chairman: Ruth Jones 45 Kingston Rd., Northway, Tewkesbury, GL20 8QL

Secretary: Gary Woodham, 10 Newtown Cinderford Gloucestershire GL14 3JE

Treasurer: Mike Fishpool 18 Concorde Way Saintbridge Gloucester GL4 4PU

Vet on Call: Vale, Stinchcombe, Dursley 01453 - 542092

Warning:The venue is surrounded by running water. Great care must be taken at all times.

Please note Judges have been allocated to classes but entries may dictate some minor changes.

Classes Saturday 7th July

CLASS NO / NAME / LEVEL / TYPE / SIZE / JUDGE
1 / The Kennel Club Olympia ABC Agility Stakes / 1-7 / Combined / LARGE / Den Keeler
2 / The Kennel Club Olympia Novice Agility Stakes / 3-5 / Combined / LARGE / Tony Griffin, Julie Feltham
3 / Any size jumping / 1-7 / Combined / Any size / David Whitehead
4 / Agility / 1-2 / Combined / LARGE / David Whitehead
5 / Jumping / 3 / Grade / LARGE / Mike Bacon
6 / Jumping / 4 / Grade / LARGE / Phil Robinson
7 / Jumping / 5 / Grade / LARGE / Mike Bacon
8 / Agility / 5 / Grade / LARGE / Richard Ascough
9 / Agility / 6 / Grade / LARGE / Tony Griffin
10 / Agility / 7 / Grade / LARGE / Tony Griffin
11 / CSJ Senior Agility Tournament / 6-7 / Combined / LARGE / Phil Robinson
12 / CSJ Senior Jumping Tournament / 6-7 / Combined / LARGE / Phil Robinson
13 / Jumping / 1-4 / Combined / LARGE / Debbie Fox, Julie Feltham
14 / Jumping / 1 / Grade / LARGE / Heather Lee
15 / Jumping / 2 / Grade / LARGE / Heather Lee

NB: Dogs may enter a maximum of THREE classes on Saturday. Dogs entered in more than 3 classes will be removed from the highest numbered non-qualifier class(es).

Classes Sunday 8th July

CLASS NO / NAME / LEVEL / TYPE / SIZE / JUDGE
16 / The Team dash / 1-7 / Combined / All / Yvonne Horner
17 / Jumping / 3 / Grade / LARGE / Tim Knee
18 / Jumping / 4 / Grade / LARGE / Tim Knee
19 / Jumping / 5 / Grade / LARGE / Gill Zuczkowska
20 / CSJ Novice Agility / 3-5 / Combined / LARGE / Carl Tyler, Cynthia Brealey
21 / Agility / 5 / Grade / LARGE / Gary Bowles
22 / Agility / 6 / Grade / LARGE / Gary Bowles
23 / Agility / 7 / Grade / LARGE / Gary Bowles
24 / CSJ Senior Agility Tournament / 6-7 / Combined / LARGE / Kim Hunt
25 / CSJ Senior Jumping Tournament / 6-7 / Combined / LARGE / Kim Hunt
26 / Jumping / 1-2 / Combined / LARGE / Roxanne Howe
27 / Jumping / 1 / Grade / LARGE / Anthony Johnson
28 / Agility / 2 / Grade / LARGE / Yvonne Horner
29 / Jumping / 1-4 / Combined / LARGE / Tim Jones
30 / Agility / 5-7 / Combined / SMALL / Anthony Johnson
31 / Agility / 5-7 / Combined / MEDIUM / Anthony johnson
32 / Agility / 1-7 / Combined / SMALL / Sarah Coverdale
33 / Agility / 1-7 / Combined / MEDIUM / Sarah Coverdale
34 / Jumping / 1-4 / Combined / SMALL / Roxanne Howe
35 / Jumping / 1-4 / Combined / MEDIUM / Roxanne Howe
36 / Jumping / 1-7 / Combined / SMALL / Sarah Coverdale
37 / Jumping / 1-7 / Combined / MEDIUM / Sarah Coverdale

NB: Dogs may enter a maximum of THREE classes including the Team Dash class 11, on Sunday. Dogs entered in more than 3 classes will be removed from the highest numbered non-qualifier class(es).

TROPHIES AND ROSETTES

Class 1: Pedigree will supply rosettes 1st-10th place. Tuffley Agility Club will present trophies to the 1st and 3rd places and a balance of rosettes to meet at least 10% of entry.

Class 2: Pedigree supply rosettes to 10th place plus £10 voucher for 1st and £5 voucher 2nd -6th. Tuffley Agility Club will present trophies to the first 3 places and a balance of rosettes to meet at least 10% of entry.

Class 16: Sponsors rosettes to the top six teams, Tuffley place rosettes to the teams placed 7th to 10th. Sponsors will award Trophies to the top two teams, Tuffley will award trophies to the team placed third.

For other Large Classes: Tuffley Agility Club supply Trophies to 3rd Place and Rosettes to at least 10% of entry.

Classes 30-37: Trophies to at least 1st place depending on entries and place rosettes to 10% of entry

Class 20 (CSJ Novice Agility) CSJ supply prize 1st to 3rd and product and rosettes 1st to 20th

Class 11,12,24,25 ( CSJ) CSJ product to the winner of each Challenge class, Tuffley award Trophies and Rosettes as per large classes.

CSJ Senior Tournament combined results awards.

'CSJ Winners Sash and rosettes to top 20 overall dogs plus CSJ products to the top 10

Clear Round Rosettes will be presented for all clear rounds

Special Trophies:

Tuffley Agility Club Starters Agility Cup – Presented to the highest placed Tuffley Agility Club member in Class 4.

Tuffley Agility Club Starters Jumping Cup– Presented to the highest placed Tuffley Agility Club member in Class 10.

Classes may be split if entries are large:

GENERAL RULES AND REGULATIONS

1.Dogs entered 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 will be required at entry.

2. Entry Fees £2.40 per dog for all Classes, Team £9.60 .

3. The Committee reserves to itself the right to refuse entries. All dogs resident outside the UK must be issued with a Kennel Club Authority to Compete number before entry to the show can be made. All overseas entries without an Authority to Compete number will be returned.

4. Puppies under 18 calendar months of age on the day of the show are not eligible for Kennel Club Licensed Agility tests.

5. Not for competition entries will be accepted for dogs aged 4 calendar months and over. Dogs must be Kennel Club registered with their details recorded on the entry form.

6. The mating of bitches in the show precincts is forbidden.

7. No bitch in season allowed within the show precinct.

8. No person shall carry out punitive correction or harsh handling of a dog at any time within the boundaries of the Show.

9. Dogs may wear a flat collar when under test.

10. Should a Judge be unable to fulfil the appointment to Judge, the committee reserves the right to appoint another Judge.

11. A Judge at an Agility Test may not 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.

12. No competitor shall impugn the decision of the Judge or Judges.

13. Marking: The standard marking contained in Annex B to H(1) Regulations shall apply to all classes. Any variation on this standard shall be given in the Judge’s briefing before the class commences.

14. Obstacles shall be in accordance with Annex B to H(1) regulations.

15. Jump Heights Small 350mm, Medium 450mm, Large 650mm

16. A dog shall be withdrawn from competition and removed from 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 is so much out of hand as to be a danger to

the safety of any other person or animal.

(e) Likely to cause suffering to the dog if it continues.

17. In estimating the number of awards won, all wins up to and including 7 days before the date of closing of entries (See Page 1) shall be counted when entering for any class.

18. It is a competitor's responsibility to be available for their class and running order.

19. Should circumstances dictate, the Committee in consultation with the Judges, may alter arrangements as necessary. Such changes and the circumstances surrounding them will be reported to the Kennel Club.

20. Any alteration to this schedule will be published on the Agility Net and in the Agility Voice and this will be deemed sufficient notice.

21. Competitors’ briefing will be held prior to the start of each class, they will be allowed to walk the course but without the dog accompanying the handler.

22. All dogs entered at the owner’s risk, and whilst taking every care, Tuffley Agility Club cannot be held responsible for any damage, loss or injury caused to dogs, persons, or property whilst at the show.

23. Competitors are responsible for any loss, damage or injury caused by them, their dogs or property to any other person whilst at the show.

24. No practice will be allowed before, during or after the show, and no dog will be allowed in the ring at any other time than when competing.

25. In all matters concerning the competition, a Judge’s decision will be final, in all other matters, the decision of the Show Committee will be final.

26.The Committee reserves the right to defray any costs from the entry fees

should the event be cancelled.

27. Any cheque returned by the bank, will be passed back to the drawer, and

will incur charges

28.No competitor shall abuse, verbally or otherwise, any helper at the Show.

29.Handlers working more than one dog in a class must ensure that the dogs

compete in the sequence in which they are drawn Failure to do so may

result in elimination.

30. Internet entries will be accepted via

30. Competitors must adhere to all site rules.

In accordance with Kennel club rules. All newly competing dogs must have been officially measured before competing at this show

SmallOpen to those dogs measuring 35cms or under at the withers

Medium Open to those dogs measuring over 35cms and those measuring 43cms or under at the withers

Large Open to dogs measuring over 43cms at the withers

SITE INFORMATION

Camping is only on the designated site and is Limited to 260 units.

IF CAMPING IS FULL YOUR ENTRY WILL STILL BE PROCESSED UNLESS YOU INDICATE OTHERWISE BY TICKING THE RELEVANT SPACE ON THE ENTRY FORM

The Cost per Camping Unit is £16.00 for the weekend.

1Camping admissions are from 3pm on Friday 6th July 2007. Units will be refused entry if arriving prior to this time unless previously agreed

2If you arrive after 10pm the Camping stewards will be off duty so please camp in an overnight area. You can move on to the main site in the morning.

3The size of the pitch includes 1 caravan and awning and 1 vehicle.

4For Health and Safety reasons please park according to instructions given.

5Roadways MUST be kept clear.

6Each camping unit MUST HAVE an appropriate fire extinguisher and bucket of water outside.

7P.A. System: this will not be in use until 9.00am

8Information Point: this will be situated near the Secretary’s tent. Prize giving will also take place at this point.

9Generators: these must not be used between 10pm and 7am in consideration of your neighbours.

10Chemical toilets must only be emptied into the Elsan provided. DO NOT empty chemical toilets into the show toilets or wash them out at the fresh water standpipes.

11DO NOTput Nappies and other solid waste into the show toilets please.

12No showers are available.

13Water is available at various standpipes around the site.

14Containers for rubbish and poo bags will be provided.

15Barbecues are not allowed anywhere on the show site, Gas Barbecues are however permitted.

Exercise Area this will be clearly marked. There is a public right of way through the site. Please keep your dogs on leads except in the exercise area. Poo bags must be put in the skips provided for that purpose. You will be asked to leave the show-ground if you do not pick up.

The dog exercise area is not a childrens’ play area. Please supervise your children at all times

CLASS 1

NEWTON HEATH D.T.C

The Kennel Club Olympia ABC Agility Stakes*

2007/8 RULES

*ABC Agility Rules are copyright of Newton Heath DTC.

1The Kennel Club Olympia ABC Agility Stakes is a special agility competition to be run under Kennel Club Rules and Regulations H for Large dogs.

2The competition is open to all grades of dogs (1-7) excluding Border Collies, Working Sheepdogs and their crosses. (Any Breeds but Collies). In the event of dispute, the judge’s decision will be final.

3The first four dogs of each heat will qualify for the semi-final. The next four placed dogs at a heat will be deemed to be reserves should a qualified dog be unable to attend the semi-final. Reserves from heats will be invited to attend the semi-final up to and including the closing date of the NHDTC Show June Show. After the closing date NO reserves will be called even if other qualifiers have to retire / withdraw.

4Dogs that have already qualified for the semi-final may enter further heats for competition’.

5Those dogs eligible to compete in the semi final shall be the four best placed dogs in each heat that have not previously qualified.

6A handler may qualify more than one dog for the semi-final but only compete with 1 dog at the final.

7The semi-final will be held at the annual Newton Heath DTC show held in June. The final to be held at Olympia in December. Any alteration will be publicised.

8Owners, handlers and dogs that enter the heats or attend the semi-final will be deemed to have accepted the Rules and Regulations of the competition and the organising show.

9The organisers - Newton Heath DTC in agreement with the Kennel Club, reserve the right to alter these Rules and Regulations at their discretion.

CLASS 2

The Kennel Club Olympia Novice Agility Stakes

2007 Rules

The class will be classified as grades 3-5 combined agility and Judged under the Kennel Club regulations for standard classes.

Dogs should be eligible to enter a Novice class at the time of qualifying for the semi final. Any subsequent wins gained by the dog will not alter its eligibility to compete in the semi final.

Competitors may enter more than one dog in a heat and may qualify more than one dog for the semi finals. Handlers may only qualify one dog for the final which will be the highest placed dog at the semi final. Once a dog has qualified for the semi-final/final, further heats may be entered not for competition, Although any placings in these further heats will not effect the dogs eligibility for the final/semi-finals.

The first three placed dogs from each heat will be invited to compete in the semi finals venue TBA: where there are multiple splits at a qualifying show, a minimum of three placed dogs will be taken from that show, ie for two class parts the first two from each part would qualify, for four-class parts - the first two from each part would qualify.

The first thirty placed dogs in this semi final will be invited to compete in a further semi final at Olympia. The top eight highest placed dogs in the Olympia semi final will qualify for the final in the main ring at Olympia.

It is most important that handlers who gain a place in a heat with a previously qualified dog inform the show secretary on the day of this fact.

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THE TEAM DASH

The ‘Team Dash’ is a competition for teams of four dogs and handlers, run as a relay over a simple jumping course. It is designed as a fast event with spectator appeal; accessible to all abilities of handlers and all heights of dogs. Teams of four large, four medium or four small dogs run over the same course at their own height, under identical conditions.

There are ten qualifying heats. The top two teams from each heat, regardless of height, will qualify for a Grand Final comprising of twenty teams (80 finalists) at Dashin’ Dogs summer show on Thursday 7th August 2007.

Whilst the details of the course are at the discretion of the judge, it is a requirement of this competition that the course contains few - if any - traps, and is of ‘fast and flowing’ style. A ‘figure of eight’, or even a largely circular or helter-skelter style course is most appropriate.

  1. The competition is classified under Kennel Club Regulations as ‘Combined Grades 1 to 7’ and ‘Special’, and will be held under KC Rules and Show Regulations H & H1 as in force at the date of the competition. Additional rules apply as described below. Competitors entering this Competition are deemed to have agreed to abide by these rules.
  2. If the entry for a heat exceeds the KC limit for a judge in a day then the class will be equally and randomly split and another judge appointed for the second part. The winning team from each part will be regarded as the two qualifying teams from that heat.
  3. All teams must consist of four dogs of the same height classification, handled by four separate handlers. Conditions remain the same for all teams except that the height of equipment will be appropriate to the height of the team of dogs competing.
  4. Additions or substitutions to teams (handlers or dogs) are permitted, provided that (i) the substitute(s) is/are already entered in the heat (as a team member or reserve) (ii) rule (5) is not breached and (iii) alterations to teams are made before the run.
  5. Handlers may compete in more than one team in a heat, providing they handle a different dog in each team. In the event of a handler being in both qualifying teams then their highest placed team will be deemed to have qualified. Dogs may only compete in one team in any given heat.
  6. The course must contain two changeover lines, clearly marked on the ground, each with a minimum gate width of 4m. Dogs 1 & 3 start behind line A and finish behind line B. Dogs 2 & 4 start behind line B and finish behind line A. (Handler 1 may use a recall start). The inward and outward courses can be different, but both dogs from behind the same line must run the same course.
  7. The course each dog is required to negotiate shall contain no less than 14 and no more than 20 obstacles.
  8. This is a relay event and two suitable batons must be provided. All baton changes must be completed with the handlers and dogs behind the appropriate changeover line. Failure to comply with this, or an incorrect baton change (i.e. throwing or dropping the baton at changeover) will incur a penalty of 50 points on each occasion. Stewards may be appointed by the judge to adjudicate changeovers if required.
  9. For each dog an elimination on the course incurs a single penalty of 100 points, however the judge will continue to mark any further faults on the remainder of the course and any faults of any remaining dogs.
  10. The team with the fastest cumulative time and the least faults, wins. The top two teams from each heat qualify for the final. Once qualified, neither handlers nor dogs may compete in the remaining heats for that season except as Not For Competition. (N.F.C.)
  11. Only the members of an original qualifying team, or the two original named reserves, will be allowed to compete in the final. Changes are at the organiser’s discretion and only under exceptional circumstances.
  12. In the event of a team being unavailable for the final, a reserve team will be called from the heat in which the qualifying team qualified.

Team Dash prizes to 1st and 2nd placed teams: Individual trophies and rosettes (4x: 1st, 2nd), letter of invitation to the final.

To 6th placed teams: Individual rosettes (4x: 3rd, 4th, 5th 6th)