Hosting:
3 AKC Licensed Agility Trials
Hosting:
3 AKC Licensed Agility Trials
Friday, May 2, 2008 – 2008249301
Saturday May 3, 2008 – 2008249302
Sunday May 4, 2008 – 2008249303
Flyin’ M Arena
(About 25 miles west of Springfield just off of I-44)
8802 M Highway, Mt. Vernon, MO 65712
INDOORS – ROLLED PACKED DIRT FLOOR ARENA
TWO RINGS – EACH 100’X120’
NOTE: ELECTRONIC TIMERS WILL BE USED AT THIS TRIAL!
ENTRIES ACCEPTED ON ‘FIRST RECEIVED BASIS’ ON OR
AFTER 8:00 AM (CT) February 1, 2008.
Entries will close at 5:00 p.m. (CT), Friday, April 18, 2008
after which time entries cannot be accepted, canceled, or substituted EXCEPT as provided for in Chapter 11, Section 6 of the Dog Show Rules.
This trial is dedicated to the memory of our
friend and training partner, Marlene Figge
Permission
is granted by the American Kennel Club (AKC) for the holding of this event under
the AKC rules and regulations.
Springfield Missouri Dog Training Club (www.smdtc.org)
President - Becky Swearingen (2953 W. Cherokee, Spfd, MO 65807-2103
417-881-2527)
Vice President–Dan Hicks (631 N Farm Road 193, Spfd MO 65802 417-831-2559)
Secretary – Cathy Hawkins (1580 S Wildridge, Spfd., MO 65809 417-862-3248)
Treasurer - Susan Robinson (1010 E University St, Spfd., MO 65807 417-882-4525)
Trial Co-Chairpersons: Susan Robinson 417-225-2522
1010 E. University St., Spfd., MO 65807 susanrobinson@missouristate.edu
Lorri Sheets 417-849-1311
9633 N. Woodwind Ln., Pleasant Hope, MO 65725 sheetslj@aol.com
Trial Secretary: Becky Swearingen 417-881-2527
2953
W. Cherokee, Spfd, MO 65807-2103 thrpk9@mchsi.com
Chief
Course Builder: Fritz Oser
Chief Ring Steward: Ladina Walker
Equipment Chairman: Mike Ellis
Equipment Movers: Mike Ellis
Hospitality: Carol
Baron
Awards:
Catherine Ellis
Grounds: Frank Weaver
Rhonda Crane #18903 Kay Vonnahme #75279
921 South 26th St 6724 SE 2nd Ct
West Des Moines, IA 50265-5791 Des Moines, IA 50315-6355
Friday, May 2, 2008 (Judging begins at 9:00a.m.) (2 rings)
Rhonda Crane – Standard (all classes) (regular & preferred)
Rhonda Crane – JWW (all classes) (regular & preferred)
Rhonda Crane – FAST (all classes)
Saturday, May 3, 2008 (Judging begins at 9:00a.m.)
Kay Vonnahme – Standard and JWW (Novice and Open) (regular & preferred)
Rhonda Crane – Standard and JWW (Excellent) (regular & preferred)
Kay Vonnahme - FAST (all Novice and Open classes)
Rhonda Crane - FAST (all Excellent classes)
Sunday, May 6, 2007 (Judging begins at 9:00 a.m.)
Kay Vonnahme – Standard and JWW (Novice and Open) (regular & preferred)
Rhonda Crane – Standard and JWW (Excellent) (regular & preferred)
ENTRY FEES: (includes $3.00 AKC recording fee)
First entry of each dog per day $22.00
Each additional entry of same dog per day $12.00
Make checks payable to: SMDTC
Mail entries with fees to: Becky Swearingen, 2953 W. Cherokee, Springfield, MO 65807-2103 (417)881-2527 e-mail: thrpk9@mchsi.com
ENTRIES CLOSE: 5:00 p.m Friday, April 18, 2008 after which time entries cannot be accepted, canceled, altered, or substituted except as provided for in Chapter 11, Section 6 of the Dog Show rules.
No entry fees will be refunded if the trial cannot open or be completed by reason of riots, civil disturbances, fire, an act of God, public emergency, or any other cause beyond the control of the organizing committee.
Note –NEW - Bitches coming in to season after the trial closes can get all but $10 of their entry fees for the entire trial refunded, with a vet's certificate. Entry Fees will not be refunded in the event that a dog is absent, disqualified, excused by a Veterinarian, or a Judge, or barred from competition by action of the Trial Committee.
Unsportsmanlike conduct, including rough handling, disrespect of trial workers or others, or misconduct of any kind, will result in refusal of entries, or excusal from the trial site. SMDTC reserves the right to decline entries or remove any dog from this event for cause.
Exhibitors may wear shirts or insignias of their training group if they wish.
To receive a copy of the Regulations for Agility Trials, contact:
American Kennel Club
5580 Centerview
Dr., Raleigh, NC 27006
HEIGHT DIVISIONS
As of January 1, 2001 all agility dogs are required to have a jump height card. The judge of record must measure any dog that has not been officially measured before they are allowed to participate in a trial, except 24.” Exhibitors may choose to enter their dog in a higher height division than required by AKC, but not in a height division lower than the AKC mandated height in regular classes. Preferred must run in proper height class. Dogs that run in a height division lower than their proper division will be eliminated.
Standard Preferred
8 “ 4” For Dogs 10 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 withers.
26” Dogs may be entered at this height at their owner’s discretion.
Obstacles shall meet the specifications for obstacles in the current edition of Regulations for Agility Trials.
This trial is open to all dogs over the age of 12 months that are registered with the American Kennel Club or are registerable breeds that have obtained AKC ILP numbers, except bitches in season, aggressive dogs, or dogs suffering from any deformity, injury, or illness which may affect the dog's physical or mental performance. Refer to Chapter 2 of the Registration and discipline Rules for the listing registerable breeds that may participate.
Mt. Vernon Animal Hospital, Philip G Trokey, DVM; 11159 Lawrence 1163, Mt. Vernon, MO 65712. From arena, take Hiway M south to 174, East on 174 approx. 8 mi. South on Lawrence (outer rd to I-44). Vet office is a few hundred feet on the right. Office: 417-466-0004 Emergency: 417-461-0823
REMINDER: AKC Jump Height Policy
All Dogs competing in Agility are required to present an Official Jump Height Card prior to running in an Agility Trial.
SMDTC will accept photocopies of the permanent height card with entries for the show. All dogs without a permanent height card will have to be measured by the judge before running, except those in the 24” and 26” height classes. An AKC representative will be at the trial.
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.
COURSE FAMILIARIZATION: Handlers in all classes are permitted to walk the course without a dog prior to the start of the class. A walk through period will be held prior to each class. A warm-up area, consisting of a regulation agility jump, shall be provided for all exhibitors. There will be NO OBSTACLE FAMILIARIZATION FOR NOVICE DOGS!!
SHOW SITE
Indoor arena. Dirt packed running surface. Site will be open for crate set up from 6:00 to 7:00PM on May 3, 2007. Lots of parking and indoor restrooms. RV parking available on site (no hook-ups). Restaurant on site. Fast food restaurants at Mt. Vernon, located on I-44 approx. 3 miles west of the 174 exit.
VENDORS WANTED
If you are interested in setting up a booth at our trial, please contact: Carol J. Baron at 417- 883-0940 or c_j_baron@sbcglobal.net
AWARDS/RIBBONS
1st Place……………….Blue
2nd Place………………Red
3rd Place……………….Yellow
4th Place……………….White
Qualifying Ribbons……Dark Green
Rosettes will be awarded for 1st through 4th place in each jump height in each class. Qualifying ribbons will be awarded to all dogs receiving a qualifying score. Dogs must qualify to receive placement rosettes. There will be a dog-related prize for qualifiers in all classes. New title rosettes will be given to those finishing their title. DQ Rosettes and MACH Rosettes & Bar will be awarded.
MOTEL INFORMATION
These motels have told us they accept well-behaved dogs. Please confirm motel’s pet policy as you make your reservations—we do not guarantee that dogs are accepted. Please pick up after your dog and treat motel property with care! Do not leave dogs unattended or loose in rooms.
Mt. Vernon is approximately 3 miles west on I-44
SUPER 8 (Exit 46)
1200 E Industrial Rd.
Mt. Vernon, MO 65712-9783
417-461-0230 Block of 15 rooms reserved until 4/25/2008.
$59.00 + $10/night pet fee.
Mention Springfield Dog Club for this rate, first come, first served.
These rates include a continental breakfast from 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM, and coffee 24 hours a day. Local phone calls are free. Our heated indoor pool is open from 7:00 AM until 10:00 PM daily. Data ports on every room phone.
Springfield is approximately 30 miles east on I-44
Motel 6
2655 N. Glenstone (Exit 80A)
Springfield, MO 65803
417-831-2100
$37.99 + tax for single, $43.99 +tax for double
La Quinta (Exit 80A)
1610 E. Evergreen
Springfield, MO 65803
417-520-8800; toll free 1-877-570-8800
$69.00 to $89.00
Republic is South on Highway 174
AmericInn
950 Austin Ln.
Republic, MO 65738
417-732-5335; toll free 1-800-634-3444
$68.00 + $10/night pet fee. A block of 10 rooms reserved cut off 4/20/08
Hot breakfast included, indoor pool and hot tub, fitness center
Mention Springfield Dog Club for this rate.
ONLINE ENTRIES
Online Entries accepted through www.DogEventsOnline.com. Online Entry Limit of 300 and a Paper Entry Limit of 300 during the first 48 hours after the trial opens.
ENTRY FEES/MOVE-UPS
Friday move-ups should be mailed, emailed, or delivered to the Trial Secretary. Move-ups for Friday close 6:00 p.m. Monday, April 28, 2008. Move-Up Forms for Saturday will be available at the trial site and should be filled out and submitted to the Trial Secretary on or before trial closing on Friday. Move-Up Forms for Sunday will be available at the trial site and should be filled out and submitted to the Trial Secretary on or before trial closing on Saturday. Entries will not be accepted without fees. Make checks payable to SMDTC (return check charge is $25.00). No entries will be accepted which require a signature for delivery. All entries must be submitted on official AKC Agility Entry Form, one dog per entry form. Photocopied entries without the AKC agreement on the back are NOT acceptable. Unsigned, incomplete or illegible entries are NOT acceptable and cannot be entered in the trial. (AKC Rule, CH.14, Sec.4.) Faxed entries and/or credit cards cannot be accepted. Returned checks do not constitute a valid entry fee.
General Directions to the Flyin’ M Arena: From Interstate 44 go .3 mile west on Hwy 174 (Exit 49 – Chesapeake, 3 miles east of Mt. Vernon), then North on Hwy M for 2.3 miles to the Flyin’ M Arena on the right side of the road.
There are indoor bathrooms. There will be crating space available inside the arena. We ask, when possible, that crates be stacked. Standard 4’ by 4’ X-pens will be allowed, but only for use by 2 or more dogs.
As with every trial, picking up after your dog(s) is a handler responsibility. This is a very nice site and we want to be able to hold many trials here. Please help us in keeping the site clean and as we found it before arriving.
We hope you come to this show and have a wonderful, fun time with your dog(s). Thanks for your cooperation of these matters.
EXHIBITORS MUST CLEAN UP AFTER THEIR DOGS!!
Exhibitors who do not clean up after their dogs at the show site or hotel will be excused from the trial. NO REFUNDS if excused. Exhibitors should follow their veterinarians’ recommendation to assure their dogs are free of internal and external parasites, any communicable diseases, and have appropriate vaccinations. The safety of the dogs is our primary concern. By entering this trial, exhibitors acknowledge that they are familiar with the rules and regulations of this sport, and that their dogs are familiar with and able to perform all obstacles safely.
SMDTC
MOVE-UP FORM
Entry
No._______________________________________________
Date of Trial_____________________________________________
AKC Registration Name____________________________________
Call Name_______________________________________________
Breed___________________________________________________
Move-Up:
Standard Nov A Nov B Open Ex A (___Fast)
JWW Nov A Nov B Open Ex A (___Fast)
Standard Preferred Novice Open Ex A (___Fast)
JWW Preferred Novice Open Ex A (___Fast)
Standard Open Ex A Ex B (___Fast)
JWW Open Ex A Ex B (___Fast)
Standard Preferred Open Ex A Ex B (___Fast)
JWW Preferred Open Ex A Ex B (___Fast)
Jump Height 4” 8” 12” 16” 20” 24” 26”
Handler/Owner Signature_____________________________________________
Date__________________________________________________________