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The Dogs in Need Agility Society
strongly recommends that you
print the schedule and read it
carefully in order to avoid any
possible disappointments at the
Show
DOGS IN NEED
CHARITY WEEK
SCHEDULE OF AGILITY TEST
(Held under Kennel Club Rules & Regulations H & H1)
16th – 22nd August 2004
to be held at THE SUFFOLK SHOWGROUND, BUCKLESHAM ROAD, IPSWICH, IP3 8UH
Show Opens 7.15 am Briefing 8.15 am Judging 8.30 am
Showground will be locked from midnight to 7.00 am daily.
ENTRIES CLOSE: 23rd JUNE 2004
Featuring the
DOGS IN NEED
Classic Tournament
FINALS ON THURSDAY Judged by Alan Bray
FINALS ON SUNDAY Judged by Roger Griffin
Entries & Fees (payable) to: DOGS IN NEED AGILITY SOCIETY
c/o Agility Aid - 1 Nursery Close - Tonbridge - Kent - TN10 4JH
Entry enquiries telephone: 0870 7661958 (8am - 6pm)
Show Secretary: Anne Gill, 63 Fairfax Road, Farnborough, Hants GU14 8JR
Telephone 01252 661442 (9am – 11pm only)
THE SHOW COMMITTEE:
CHAIRMAN & COMPETITION MANAGER L.O, P.A, P.R. P.O.com CAMPING & STEWARDS
Brian Southon Tony Edwards (01306 627518)
Gerry Eckersley (01604 831961)
TROHPIES & ROSETTES JUDGES SECRETARY
SHOW TREASURER
Sheila Eckersley Clare Murray
Ann Roberts
SPONSORSHIP SECRETARY ENTERTAINMENT
JUNIORS & TRADE STANDS
Rosemary Sleaford Den Keeler
Leslie Read
GUARANTORS TO THE KENNEL CLUB:
CHAIRMAN: Gerry Eckersley - 60 Willow View - Kislingbury - Northants SECRETARY: Anne Gill – Fairfax Road – Farnborough – Hants GU14 8JR
TREASURER: Ann Roberts - 121 Coventry Road - Burbage – Hinckley – Leics LE10 2HN
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WELCOME TO SUFFOLK and DOGS IN NEED
Yes, it’s your favourite week's Show, and it's packed again with all the goodies you expect, including the
Genesis & Dogs in Need Agility Society Classic Tournaments.
.SHOWERS & LOOS positioned throughout the site BAR FACILITIES - in our night-club Whispers
W.I. PRODUCE STALL - will be visiting the site. FREE ENTERTAINMENT - for DiN Competitors and Campers only.
This schedule provides all the information you need to make the most of your week’s holiday with your dogs. It also includes all the
rules and guidelines covering the week, so to make the most of a good time we suggest you read through it.
Dogs in Need was originally created as a holiday with your dogs. Despite the massive increase in size, we still try to retain the holiday
atmosphere, with the added buzz of competition and that ‘feel-good’ feeling that our enjoyment is helping many small dog charities.
Every year, many thousands are distributed because of YOUR generosity, so enjoy yourself – you deserve it! To get a really warm
glow, read the thanks and testimonials on display in the information centre. With your help and support, Dogs in Need has shown these
hard-working people that they ARE noticed and appreciated, and hopefully we’ve helped them to carry on when the going’s got tough.
Success can also bring a down-side though. DINAS is now VAT registered, with the wicked taxman taking his share of the profits
first. If you are registered for VAT & require a VAT receipt, please include a sae with your entry form – we can’t cope with
remembering to put it in with your ring cards! If you wish to donate your VAT back to DINAS, we will be more than happy to receive
it in the Secretary’s office at the Show.
This year we are pleased to welcome the YKC, who are putting on some special classes and events for our Junior handlers. Full details
can be found on Page 8. To enter you must be a member of the YKC, so there’s no better reason for joining if you haven’t already.
The YKC is also promoting its services and events at our Show with their own stand. YKC staff will be on hand to answer questions
and take forms and inquiries back to the Office
The whole show can only run because of the many helpers who volunteer their services. Once again, last year the response was superb
- can we do the same again this year? Will you volunteer? Please complete the Helpers Form if you are willing to help. YOU DON'T
HAVE TO CAMP, OR EVEN RUN A DOG, TO HELP - THE MORE THE MERRIER (AND EASIER!). It's a great way to meet
new people and make new friends. The more helpers, the less for each one to do and the more we can all have a holiday. And please
help the helpers - the boot may be on your foot the next day! Don’t worry if you’ve never helped on a ring before – now’s the perfect
time to have a go. Start gently with putting up poles, and you’ll soon be running pads like a pro.
Every year we have our usual band of ‘resident’ helpers – the friendly ‘cycle psychos’ who escort you to your camping spot, the Ring
Managers who ensure your runs go as smoothly as possible (sorry – they can’t guarantee clear rounds though), and the ‘food fanatics’
who keep all you helpers well fed and watered during the day. There’s also the ones you don’t see who work hard at preparing the
showground while you’re all leisurely packing your holiday gear - and clearing up again afterward as you all head off back along the
A14. A lot of people put in a huge amount of effort, so if you spot anyone dozing quietly in an odd corner at the end of the week then
just treat them like a roundabout and step round them – they’ve probably earnt it!
Unfortunately we must still mention the boring bits, but if we do it here then we don’t need to do it over the PA! If you’ve got DOGS
or CHILDREN then this bit’s for you – which means it’s for everybody. PLEASE CLEAR UP after your dogs and place in the bins
provided. If you knowingly don't, we will tell you to leave - it’s as simple as that. So BAG IT & BIN IT!! Please don’t bring training
equipment with you because we will not let you use it and you’ll have carted all that weight around with you for nothing. Much better
to use the space for another couple of bottles. If you have children with you then they are your responsibility, and are assumed to be
under your supervision at all times. Which means you always know where they are and what they are doing. And if what they are
doing is anti-social they we may ask you to leave. Parents, please advise your children on safety measures on site, with particular
emphasis on road safety and bikes. Remember the 5mph speed limit doesn’t just refer to 4 wheels but 2 wheels as well. (and 2 legs if
you’re Linford Christie)
And of course - THE RULES - you do of course read them avidly on every schedule you receive, but could we ask you to read Rules
23 onwards again, just to make sure. These are particularly pertinent to the Dogs in Need show. All of the pages in this schedule relate
to Rules and Regulations and must be adhered to. So this is a rule to read the Rules!
--ooOoo—
This year’s entertainment is continuing our trip back to the past, so dig out the old glad-rags and prepare to make a spectacle of
yourself at the Discos. Shiny white satin jumpsuits will cover you for two nights – the girls can dress up as well – but for Friday we
want you in your old school uniforms. A bit pants for those of you who are glad to ditch them for a few weeks, but it gives you the
chance to wear them as you would like to wear them the rest of the year. It will be worth it – there’s prizes for the best costumes. Full
details of facilities and entertainment will be included with your Welcome Pack, but for a quick browse the proposed entertainment is:
MONDAY - GENERAL DISCO TUESDAY - BINGO & ROCK & ROLL DISCO
WEDNESDAY – CLASSIC ROCK COVERS BAND THURSDAY - NIGHT OFF make your own entertainment (quietly!)
FRIDAY - QUIZ & BACK TO SCHOOL DISCO SATURDAY – BLUES BROTHERS TRIBUTE BAND
We wish everyone a week of good weather, good agility and lots of laughs. Have fun, and good luck in your classes.
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WANT TO JOIN US? Then walk this way……
(If I could walk that way, etc….!)
WHAT CAN I ENTER? The classes are listed in the Schedule split by size, then by Classification and Day. Therefore you only need
to look at the list for your dog's size, and then follow the classification column downwards to see which classes are available to you
during the week. The entry forms follow the same standard, which means you should only complete ONE column to ensure you are
entering classes for which you may be eligible (except Pairs, which must be entered on a different form). However, read on!
WHAT CAN'T I ENTER? I must admit this is a bit trickier, so read carefully. If in doubt, ask us – we don’t bite and we want you to
get the most out of your week, but because of the size of the show we unfortunately have to put some restrictions on your entries.
We’ll start with the trickiest first…..
Juniors entering a junior class may not enter any non-Junior individual classes on the same day (although you may enter any pairs
class). Juniors may enter the YKC class on the Saturday and still enter non-Junior classes on that day; however they must be a member
of the YKC to enter the YKC class. If you run someone else’s dog then make sure what they enter doesn’t stop you entering what you
want to enter (see below – Dogs). So if Mum wants to compete in the Novice Classic Agility class on Tuesday with her dog then you
can’t borrow it to run in the Junior Classic Agility class on the same day – the dog can only do one or the other. Just remember the
sacrifices she makes for you the rest of the year. The same applies if big sister wants to run a dog in a Junior class, the same dog can’t
compete again in the same class but in a different age category. This ones a bit trickier to justify. You could try arm-wrestling to
decide who gets the dog to run but you would probably lose. Console yourself that she’ll get old and wrinkly before you do. If the
dog’s owner is judging on that day then no probs because no-one gets to run it .Sometimes life’s like that. What is a Junior? That’s the
trickiest of all! Have a look at Rule 23 and go on from there.
Dogs are restricted in what they can enter, and these restrictions are shown both on the list of classes available and on the entry forms.
Changing the handler doesn’t alter the fact that the same dog is running. Using separate entry forms doesn’t slip it past us either. A dog
may only be eligible for one Classic Final, although they may enter a mixture of Classic heats within the restrictions imposed i.e.
ONE agility Classic class and ONE jumping or gamblers Classic class per day within their category. So if Mum (above) relented a
little and on the Tuesday let junior run the Junior Jumping Classic heat and she still ran the Novice Agility Classic heat the dog could
only gain points for ONE Classic Tournament. Make sure you let us know which one on the entry form. Full Classic rules can be
found on page 5.
WHAT ARE THESE STRANGE CLASSES? They add a little levity to the serious stuff of classic qualifiers, and hopefully remind
you you’re really on holiday when you’ve just ‘e’d yourself in one of your Classic heats.
Graduate Pairs comes between Starters and Seniors in eligibility. Basically, it’s the same as Novice but excludes Starters, as they
already have their own Pairs class. If you have a dog that you can run in Novice classes but isn’t eligible to run in Starter classes then
you can enter this. Intermediate without all those nasty Senior and Advanced dogs snapping up the trophies.
Helping Hands is for non-competing helpers at the Show, and handlers may only enter that class and nothing else. Hopefully
everyone will help, so everyone is technically a Helping Hand. However, most of us do it because we run dogs and want shows to run
them at. The Helping Hands class is for those stalwarts who help at shows without getting anything out of it. Except the smug
satisfaction of being able to tell us where we went wrong without having to prove they could do any better. So lend them a dog
(they’re allowed to run 2, any size) - now’s your chance to get your own back. Heaven help you if they win it.
Brace is for people with big lungs and possibly in need of a lobotomy (purely a personal view from a smoker). One handler competes
over a standard jumping course with two dogs (no, one after the other unless you’ve chosen the wrong ‘holder’ for the box). You are
allowed a holder in the box for your second dog, and for the first one when it returns (if they can catch it). You are not allowed
oxygen on the course. We will endeavour to provide both male and female paramedics, but cannot guarantee either supply or ‘oooh’
appeal. Please state your preference should mouth-to-mouth be required – or at least who you definitely don’t want..
Benny Hill & Hill’s Angels Fancy Dress Pairs Jumping is the last of the strange classes, and they don’t come much stranger. Just
ordinary pairs jumping classes really, BUT you must both dress up if you want to compete, and Best Costumes win a prize. Anything
suitable to the theme – Benny Hill or (hint! hint!) one of Hill’s Angels. Judge's decision on whether you really are in fancy dress is
final. These classes are limited to 200 pairs over the three height classifications. That gives the judge time to draw breath in between
laughter bouts, and onlookers to get a really good look at some of the naughtier costumes .If these classes are oversubscribed entries
will be rejected on a pro rata basis and fees refunded if required (see further on under FINALLY). Ladies, a little tip – you stand more
chance of a prize as a Hill’s Angel then dressed up in a beret with glasses and a long brown overcoat. But you knew that anyway.
WHAT DO I GET IF I’M BRILLIANT? Apart from the admiration of us lesser mortals, we will be awarding Prizes and Place
Rosettes in all classes, and Clear Round Rosettes in all standard classes (please see Rule 39). Clear round rosettes must be collected at
the ring as soon as you have got the necessary clear round. Genesis will also be awarding special Genesis Agility Winner Car
Stickers in all non-special classes, and prizes will be awarded for Best Costumes in the Fancy Dress.
In the GENESIS & DINAS CLASSICS you can win:
Daily Heats 1st – 3rd: Special Prizes Rosettes 10% minimum in all classes
Finals: 1st - 3rd: Trophy Rosettes: 1st - 5th + Finalists Rosettes
And the really clever clogs get the chance to compete in:
THE WEEK’S FINALS:
Thursday: The DINAS Classic Finals - Minis and Juniors Judge: Alan Bray
Sunday: The GENESIS Classic Finals - Midis and Standards Judge: Roger Griffin
Full details and Rules for the Classic Tournaments can be found on Page 5
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HOW DO I ENTER?
Despite the rumours, it's not as bad as it looks! Take my hand and follow me.....
You will need: 1 Header Form 1 entry form PER COMPETING DOG (regardless of handler)
1 Camping and Helpers Form Pairs entry form (if applicable)
1). Complete the individual entry forms - ONE for EVERY competing dog, regardless of how many handlers for that dog. That makes
it easier for us to check your classes. Enter the dog's details at the top, and state which Classic Final (if any) you wish to compete for.
You may enter heats for more than one classic, within the restrictions detailed, but you will only gain points for your nominated
classic. Enter the MAIN handler’s name, then follow the column down for your dog's classification and circle the number(s) against
the classes you want your dog to enter. All your circles should be in the same column. If there is a change of handler for a class then
enter the new handler's name to the right of the circled class number, in the space provided. Remember only the MAIN Handler can
gain points towards a Classic Final, and this name cannot be changed after Monday 16th August 2004. PLEASE read the
Classic rules on Page 4 carefully. Pairs entries must be made on the Pairs Form. If your dog is only entering a pairs class then you will
still need to complete an individual entry form so that we can issue a ring number, but write across it ‘PAIRS ONLY’.
2). Complete a Pairs Entry form, if applicable. Check - has your partner entered the same pair? (We like people who pay twice!) Does
your partner know they are in a pair?! Have you entered a partner? - sorry but we are unable to find partners for you.
3). Complete a Camping Form, if applicable. Remember to tell us who you want to camp with and remember to tell the rest of your
camping group to use the same name. If John Brown says he wants to camp with Joe Bloggs, and Joe Bloggs says he wants to camp
with John Brown they will probably both end up very lonely. TICK if you want electric hook-up, a cross looks as though you don’t.
Remember, it is your responsibility to provide a cable that is long enough to plug into the supply (minimum 25 mtrs). IT WILL
REQUIRE A STANDARD 13AMP - 3 PIN PLUG ON THE END. Electric hook-up can only be supplied if pre-paid, and is 240v
supply only. All entries, camping & electric must be made on the appropriate official entry forms and paid in full by close of entries
(see Rule 41). Please Note: Camping pitches are approximately 9m x 6m. If your unit plus any ATTACHED awning is over 9m in
length remember to specify the length on the Camping Form in the box provided. If you pitch any other unit within your pitch area (eg
tent, etc) there must be a minimum 3m gap left between units. These are fire regulations and MUST BE ADHERED TO. Any units
not complying will be asked to move, so for your own sake please ensure you book enough pitches to accommodate your set-up. We
cannot guarantee where any overflow camping will be sited. Camping numbers may have to be limited - first come first served, so get
shifting! Rules 32, 38 and 42 also particularly apply, so to avoid any confusion here they are again:
32. For the safety of dogs/people it is the responsibility of those using electric hook-ups and/or generators to provide
adequate protection for cables and their own lead . People camping in groups who require electric will be sited nearest to the
electric supply points.
38. No camping units allowed on the Show ground before 9.00am Monday 16th August 2004. Early show helpers will be sent
passes and must book in on arrival. NO PASS – NO EARLY ENTRY. Camping numbers may be limited at the Committee's
discretion. The Show ground will be locked from 24.00hrs - 7.00 hrs each night.
42. All camping roadways on site must be kept clear at all times. The erection of training equipment is forbidden. There will
be a designated area for day parking which must be used. Please adhere to this rule.
4). Please complete the HELPERS FORM. Each year we need more than 500 'people days' in help. That's one day for 1 in 3 of you,
half a day for 2 out of 3, but just a couple of hours if you would all help. If you can supply a complete ring party (12 -14 people) then
please state 'RING PARTY' on the form and list their names so we can camp you all together. We endeavour to provide preferential
camping for helpers, so persuade your friends to join you.
5). Complete a Header Form to cover all your entries. List your NFC dogs - remember they must be minimum 4 months old and
registered with the Kennel Club. Puppies under 4 months are not permitted anywhere on the Show ground. All dogs attending the show
must be entered on the relevant form, otherwise they will have to spend the week outside the perimeter fence watching the rest of us
enjoying ourselves. Please write your return address clearly so that we may get your envelope correct.
6). Collect all the forms together with the Header form on top and paperclip them together with the loot. DO NOT SEND A S.A.E. -
add 35p to your entry fees (85p for overseas) and we will do the rest. And PLEASE don’t use staples – our fingers just won’t take it
So easy peasy, but just in case ... FINAL FINAL CHECK!!!
JUNIORS - are you eligible? Check the junior classifications carefully – Saturday’s junior may be Tuesday’s adult.
PAIRS - if somebody enters your dog in a pair and there is no individual entry form for that dog, or you have entered him NFC, then he will be
deemed NOT TO HAVE ENTERED and we cannot subsequently put him in a pair. Remember, we are unable to accept half pairs.
Finally, please make sure you list all your NFC dogs you're bringing for a holiday - we'd hate to send them away with a stick attached to a tied spotty
bag over their shoulder! Your NFC dogs should be listed on the Header Form and the declaration signed for them.
AND IF IT'S STILL WRONG?....
Because of the volume of entries, we may make the following assumptions concerning incorrect entries:
INCORRECT FEES: under payment and we will chase you for the loot! Over payment, and thank you very much for your generous contribution.
(well, it is for charity!)
INCORRECT CLASS ENTRIES: for dogs entered in more than the allowed classes, we will adopt the following priority: Junior, starting with the
oldest age category and going down to the youngest, Starter, Novice, Advanced and Senior. For handlers entered in Junior and non-Junior classes
(except Pairs and YKC) on the same day you will forfeit your non-Junior entry.
If your entry is sent in early enough when we're still in bouncy mood, we'll ring you first to check, but as closing date approaches - beware!
FINALLY.....
If the Fancy Dress Pairs classes are oversubscribed (they are limited to 200 pairs overall) we will refund your entry fee (unless, of course, you're
feeling very generous........)
Please Note: This page provides further details to the Rules and Regulations as defined on pages 9, 10 and 11, and should be read in conjunction
with those Rules and Regulations.
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THE GENESIS & DINAS CLASSICS
PLEASE READ THE RULES CAREFULLY!
The GENESIS & DINAS Classics will be in eight KC classified sections: Starter, Novice, Senior, Advanced, Mini Novice, Mini
Senior, Midi and Junior (over/under 12). Each Classic will have four qualifying classes for which points may be gained to qualify
towards the Final. The Senior and Advanced Classics will have two Agility classes, one Jumping class and a Gamblers class. All other
Classics will consist of two Agility and two Jumping classes. Dogs may enter a maximum of four Classic classes, within the relevant
Either/Or restrictions, but may only qualify for the Final nominated on the entry form. If no Final has been nominated, and it is not
clear which Final applies, then the Final may be assumed by us based on the priorities listed on page 4 under Incorrect Class Entries.
SCORING: Points will be awarded according to any place achieved in each class of the nominated or assumed Classic, as per the
official prize-giving for that class. Points will also be awarded for unplaced clear rounds (Gamblers excepted). 1st place will receive
50 points, 2nd place 49 points, etc. down to the last place awarded. Unplaced clear rounds will receive 10 points. Points will only be
awarded where the dog is handled by the main handler nominated on the entry form, and only the main handler will be allowed
to run in the Final. Any amendment to the main handler must be notified to Agility Aid IN WRITING prior to Tuesday August 17th
2004, and that amendment will then stand for the duration of the competition. It is the responsibility of the new handler to ensure that
the scribe sheets record the alteration prior to running. The dog/handler achieving the highest number of points in each Classic will be
invited to take part in the Finals on Thursday 19th or Sunday 22nd August 2004. In the event of a tie, the scores in the first Agility
class will decide the winner. If there is still a tie, the scores in the second Agility class will apply., followed by the first Jumping class,
then the second Jumping class or Gamblers class, as applicable. A list of Finalists and Reserves will be displayed at the Show the
evening of the last Classic heats for that Classic. Finalists & Reserves MUST book in the morning of the Classic at Ring 1's score tent.
Reserves for the Final may be called at that time if available. The first 2 reserves, if not called to compete in the Final, will be invited
to run as white dogs for that Final and will receive a commemorative rosette. Full details will be supplied at the Show.
THE DINAS CLASSIC TOURNAMENT FINALS
THURSDAY Show Opens 9.00 am Briefing 9.15 am Judging 9.30 am
FINAL OF THE DINAS MINI NOVICE CLASSIC 15 finalists Judge:
FINAL OF THE DINAS MINI SENIOR CLASSIC 10 finalists Alan Bray
FINAL OF THE DINAS JUNIOR UNDER 12 CLASSIC 10 finalists
FINAL OF THE DINAS JUNIOR OVER 12 CLASSIC 10 finalists
THE GENESIS CLASSIC TOURNAMENT FINALS
SUNDAY Show Opens 9.00 am Briefing 9.15 am Judging 9.30 am
FINAL OF THE GENESIS MIDI CLASSIC 10 finalists Judge:
FINAL OF THE GENESIS STARTER CLASSIC 30 finalists Roger Griffin
FINAL OF THE GENESIS NOVICE CLASSIC 40 finalists
FINAL OF THE GENESIS SENIOR CLASSIC 20 finalists
FINAL OF THE GENESIS ADVANCED CLASSIC 10 finalists
BOOKING IN:
Mini and Junior Classic Finals -with Agility Aid from 9.00am Thursday morning at Ring 1 score tent.
Midi and Standard Classic Finals -with Agility Aid from 9.00am Sunday morning at Ring 1 score tent.
--ooOoo--
RULES FOR THE AGILITY CLUB STARTERS CHALLENGE HEAT
1. Eligibility for the Agility Competition will be as per the K C Regulations (H)A for Starters in force at the time of the event.
2. The competition must be judged under the appropriate Kennel Club Regulations (H)A in force at the time of the event.
Competitors entering the competition will be deemed to have agreed to abide by these rules and regulations.
3. Competitors may enter more than one dog in a Heat, but may only qualify one dog for the Final. Each Heat is open to all eligible
Starters but only “Agility Club” members at the time of the Heat can qualify for the Final.
4. Qualifiers may enter further Heats for competition providing they are eligible. Handlers who gain a place in a Heat with a
previously qualified dog should inform the show secretary on the day of the show of this fact.
5. The competition for the 2005 Final will consist of at least 10 and a maximum of 15 Heats, with the first 2 Agility Club members
from each Heat going through to the Final.
The Final will be held at the Agility Club Show in 2005.
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Classes for Standard Dogs
* denotes Special Class
DAY CLASS RESTRICTIONS (PLEASE read!)
TUESDAY 1 GENESIS Classic Starters Agility ) Your DOG may only enter ONE of these three classes -
2 GENESIS Classic Novice Agility ) EITHER Starters OR Novice OR Juniors
3 DINAS Classic Junior Agility* )
4 Starters Pairs Jumping *
5 GENESIS Classic Starters Jumping ) Your DOG may only enter ONE of these three classes -
6 GENESIS Classic Novice Jumping ) EITHER Starters OR Novice OR Juniors
7 DINAS Classic Junior Jumping * )
8 Senior Pairs Jumping *
9 Senior Agility
10 Senior Jumping
WEDNESDAY 18 Agility Club Starters Agility Heat ) Your DOG may only enter ONE of these two classes -
19 Novice Agility ) EITHER Starters OR Novice
20 Starters Jumping ) Your DOG may only enter ONE of these two classes -
21 Novice Jumping ) EITHER Starters OR Novice
22 Graduate Pairs Jumping * For Novice dogs not eligible for Starters classes
23 GENESIS Classic Senior Agility ) Your DOG may only enter ONE of these three classes -
24 GENESIS Classic Advanced Agility ) EITHER Seniors OR Advanced OR Juniors
25 DINAS Classic Junior Agility * )
26 GENESIS Classic Senior Gamblers* ) Your DOG may only enter ONE of these three classes -
27 GENESIS Classic Advanced Gamblers* ) EITHER Seniors OR Advanced OR Juniors
28 DINAS Classic Junior Jumping * )
FRIDAY 36 GENESIS Classic Starters Agility ) Your DOG may only enter ONE of these two classes -
37 GENESIS Classic Novice Agility ) EITHER Starters OR Novice
38 GENESIS Classic Starters Jumping ) Your DOG may only enter ONE of these two classes -
39 GENESIS Classic Novice Jumping ) EITHER Starters OR Novice
40 ABC Agility *
41 Benny Hill Fancy Dress Pairs Jumping * No Fancy Dress - no entry! Prizes for best Costumes
42 Senior Agility
43 Senior Jumping
44 Helping Hands * HANDLERS may not run in any other class all week
SATURDAY 53 Starters Agility ) Your DOG may only enter ONE of these two classes -
54 Novice Jumping ) EITHER Starters OR Novice
55 Starters Jumping ) Your DOG may only enter ONE of these two classes -
56 Novice Agility ) EITHER Starters OR Novice
57 GENESIS Classic Senior Agility ) Your DOG may only enter ONE of these two classes -
58 GENESIS Classic Advanced Agility ) EITHER Seniors OR Advanced
59 GENESIS Classic Senior Jumping ) Your DOG may only enter ONE of these two classes -
60 GENESIS Classic Advanced Jumping ) EITHER Seniors OR Advanced
YKC Junior Classes 67 – 70 as defined on Page 8 Handlers must be members of the YKC
Plus Pay on the Day Classes time space permitting
THIS IS NOT AN ENTRY FORM! ADDITIONAL ENTRY FORMS MAY BE OBTAINED BY E-MAIL TO: enquiries@agilityaid.fsnet.co.uk
A Little Guidance (based on experience!)………
The Classic classes are restricted; remember, your dog may only enter 1 Agility and 1 Jumping or Gamblers classic class in any one day, regardless
of who is the handler. If you enter Classic classes from different classics (for instance, Novice Agility and Junior Jumping) then PLEASE tell us
which classic you want to collect points for. If not, then we shall nominate a classic as defined on page 4 under Incorrect Class Entries. Changing the
handler of the dog will not change these restrictions!
If you are a Junior, then please make sure you read the bit about Juniors on pages 3 and 8 . If you are entering a Junior class then we need to know
what size your dog is. If you are borrowing a dog, then do check that the owner isn’t judging that day – you won’t be allowed to run their dog. And
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Classes for Mini and Midi Dogs
* denotes Special Class
DAY CLASS RESTRICTIONS (PLEASE read!)
TUESDAY 11 DINAS Classic Mini Novice Agility ) Your DOG may only enter ONE of these three classes
-
12 DINAS Classic Mini Senior Agility ) EITHER Novice OR Senior OR Juniors
3 DINAS Classic Junior Agility * )
13 DINAS Classic Mini Novice Jumping ) Your DOG may only enter ONE of these three classes
-
14 DINAS Classic Mini Senior Jumping ) EITHER Novice OR Senior OR Juniors
7 DINAS Classic Junior Jumping * )
15 Mini Pairs Jumping *
16 Midi Agility Dogs entered in Midi classes may not enter other
17 Midi Jumping classes except Juniors on the same day
WEDNESDAY 29 DINAS Classic Mini Novice Agility ) Your DOG may only enter ONE of these three classes
-
30 DINAS Classic Mini Senior Agility ) EITHER Novice OR Senior OR Juniors
25 DINAS Classic Junior Agility * )
31 DINAS Classic Mini Novice Jumping ) Your DOG may only enter ONE of these three classes
-
32 DINAS Classic Mini Senior Gamblers * ) EITHER Novice OR Senior OR Juniors
28 DINAS Classic Junior Jumping * )
33 Mini Brace Jumping *
34 Midi Agility Dogs entered in Midi classes may not enter other
35 Midi Jumping classes except Juniors on the same day
FRIDAY 44 Helping Hands * (All sizes) HANDLERS may not run in any other class all week
45 Mini Novice Agility
46 Mini Novice Jumping
47 Benny Hill Fancy Dress Mini Pairs Jumping * No Fancy Dress - no entry! Prizes for best Costumes
48 Mini Senior Agility
49 Mini Senior Jumping
50 GENESIS Classic Midi Agility Dogs entered in Midi classes may not enter other
51 GENESIS Classic Midi Jumping classes except Juniors on the same day
52 Benny Hill Fancy Dress Midi Pairs Jumping * No Fancy Dress - no entry! Prizes for best Costumes
SATURDAY 61 Mini Novice Agility
62 Mini Novice Jumping
63 Mini Senior Agility
64 Mini Senior Jumping
65 GENESIS Classic Midi Agility Dogs entered in Midi classes may not enter other
66 GENESIS Classic Midi Jumping classes except Juniors on the same day
YKC Junior Classes 67 – 70 as defined on Page 8 Handlers must be members of the YKC
Plus Pay on the Day Classes time space permitting
THIS IS NOT AN ENTRY FORM! ADDITIONAL ENTRY FORMS MAY BE OBTAINED BY E-MAIL TO: enquiries@agilityaid.fsnet.co.uk
if your parent is completing the entry form for you then make sure they are aware of how much you’re growing up and get your age classification
right – some adults don’t admit to the passing of time!
If the restrictions column states that your dog may enter EITHER this class OR this class, then it means that your dog cannot enter both those
classes. Yes, we know………. but you’d be surprised how these forms get completed in the final rush!
If your dog is entered in the Helping Hands class, then you MUST tell us who the handler is – and they mustn’t run a dog in any other class during
the week. This class is for those noble helpers who do the work without running a dog. If it was just for anyone who helps then it would have about
1400 dogs in it! (We hope!).
CLASSES FOR JUNIOR HANDLERS: Tuesday & Wednesday & Saturday - special Junior classes are available on these days, please look
under your dog's classification. If you as a handler enter a Junior class, then you are not eligible to enter non-junior individual classes on that day
(pairs and YKC excepted). You must be a member of the YKC to enter the YKC class. Dogs may only be entered in one age category in each class,
regardless of handler, and must not be entered in any other class included within the restrictions specified above. Please check the different age
categories carefully.
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YKC Multi Discipline events
Help Tel No. from Saturday 14th August for DOGS IN NEED:
Peter Roberts Mobile 07803124998 or 07850862872
The committee reserve the right to alter the order of judging should it be considered necessary
Training:
Flyball Tuesday 17th & Wednesday 18th August after the close of all Agility competitions
Agility Wednesday 18th & Thursday 19th August
Obedience See YKC Stand for details
Handling See YKC Stand for details
To book training sessions and for further details please see the YKC stand (A small charge will be made)
YKC Obedience Thursday 19th August - Starters, Advanced, Elementary, Graduate, Intermediate
.Starting with Advanced Judging 12.30 pm other classes to follow
Events Friday 20th August
Tri-athlon Judging 9.00am. (Agility, Elementary Obedience & Handling)
Bi-athlon Judging 9.00am. (Graduate Obedience & Agility)
Bi-athlon Judging 10.30 am (Elementary Obedience & Handling)
Handling Judging 1.30pm (Classes 6-11 years & 12-16 years)
Separate entry form for these events - obtain from
Peter Roberts
Tai Lawr
Tyn Towyn
Bryngwran
Holyhead
LL65 3SW Telephone 01407 810610 Email PeterPODS@aol.com
YKC Agility Dog of the Year Qualifying heat.
(enter on Dogs in Need Entry Form, please state class number)
The winners of each of the 12 following classes will be invited to compete in a semi final at Crufts 2005
Mini Dogs: Class 67a Handlers 6 to 11 years.
Class 68a Handlers 12 to 15 years.
Class 69a Handlers 16 to 18 years.
Class 70a Handlers 19 to 25 years.
Midi Dogs: Class 67b Handlers 6 to 11 years.
Class 68b Handlers 12 to 15 years.
Class 69b Handlers 16 to 18 years.
Class 70b Handlers 19 to 25 years.
Standard dogs: Class 67c Handlers 6 to 11 years
Class 68c Handlers 12 to 15 Years.
Class 69c Handlers 16 to 18 years.
Class 70c Handlers 19 to 25 years.
Handlers ages as at 16th August 2004.
Handlers may enter more than one dog, & may enter an already qualified dog - in the event of a second win, will be
awarded the red rosette but the next placed dog will qualify.
Dogs may only be entered in one class/handler.
If a handler qualifies more than one dog he/she will decide the dog to run in the semi final.
The place will be offered to the next placed dog.
NOTE Members are no longer restricted to their own, or family dogs.
The YKC will have their own camping area. If you wish to camp there, please put ‘YKC’
as your group name on the camping form.
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SHOW RULESAND REGULATIONS
Entries will be received according to the priorities and conditions as detailed on Page 4 of this Schedule and within the following
guidelines:
ELIGIBILITY AND SCHEDULE OF CLASSES.
ELEMENTARY: For owners, handlers or dogs which have not gained a third prize or above in an Agility and/or Jumping Class at a
licensed Agility Test
STARTERS: For owners, handlers or dogs which have not won an Agility and/or Jumping Class at a licensed Agility Test
(Elementary excepted).
NOVICE: Open to dogs which are not eligible for Senior or Advanced classes.
INTERMEDIATE: Open to all except dogs eligible for Elementary and Starters Classes at a licensed Agility Test.
SENIORS: Open to dogs having won at least two first prizes, one of which must be an Agility Class, at a licensed Agility Test
(Elementary and Starter wins excepted).
ADVANCED: Open to dogs having a minimum of four wins at a licensed Agility Test, two of which must be gained in Intermediate,
Senior or Open Agility (not jumping) classes (Elementary, Starter and Novice wins excepted). Overseas competitors must have gained
their qualification for this class in classes held under British Kennel Club rules & regulations
Where no classification is given, the class is designated Open within its height category. If no height is stated that height is designated
for Standard dogs only, unless otherwise stated.
MINI: Open to dogs measuring 15" or less at the shoulder. Courses to comply with Kennel Club specification for mini classes
MIDI: Open to dogs measuring between 15" and 17" at the shoulder. Courses to comply with Kennel Club specification for midi
classes.
Dogs entered in Mini or Midi classes may not enter standard classes on the same day.
JUNIOR UNDERS : (Special Class) Open to handlers under 12 years of age as at 16th August 2004. Please note Show Rule 23.
JUNIOR OVERS: (Special Class) Open to handlers aged 12 or over but under 16 years of age as at 16th August 2004. Please note
Show rule 23.
HELPING HANDS: (Special Class) – for HANDLERS not entered in any other class on any day at the Show. Maximum two dogs
per handler, they can be any size.
JUNIORS: Tuesday & Wednesday (Special Classes) - if you as a handler enter a Junior class, then you are not eligible to enter non-
junior individual classes on that day (pairs excepted). Friday & Saturday - Juniors may enter standard classes for which they are
eligible (eg Starter, Senior, etc).They may also enter the YKC class on Saturday providing they are a member of the YKC. Dogs may
only be entered once in each class type (eg Agility), regardless of handler. Juniors must be under 12/16 years of age on the 16th
August 2004 for DINAS Junior Classes, YKC classification provided as per Page 8.
BRACE JUMPING: (Special Class). One handler competes over a standard jumping course with two dogs. You are allowed a holder
in the box for your second dog.
BENNY HILL PAIRS JUMPING: Mini, Midi and Standard (Special Classes) - Limited to 200 pairs OVERALL. If these classes
are oversubscribed entries will be rejected on a pro rata basis and fees refunded if required.
ABC: (Special Class) This class is open to all STANDARD dogs excluding Border Collies, Working Sheepdogs and their crosses.
(Any Breeds but Collies) In the event of a dispute the judge's decision will be final.
NOTES FOR OUR OVERSEAS VISITORS
Those qualified FCI A1 will be entitled to enter in Starters and Novice and Open classes.
Those qualified FCI A2 will be entitled to enter Novice and Intermediate and Open classes, and Graduate Special class.
Those qualified FCI A3 will be entitled to enter Intermediate and Senior and Open classes.
You may only enter Advanced if you have gained the necessary qualifications under British Kennel Club Rules & Regulations (see
Advanced classification above)
Please note, you MUST have your ATC number from the British Kennel Club BEFORE you can enter the show, and this number
MUST be entered on your entry form.
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MORE SHOW RULES AND REGULATIONS!
1. Entry fees: £2.00 per dog per class, £4.00 per pair. Camping £45.00, electric hook-up £30.00. Postage 35p (UK), 85p (Overseas).
All entries, camping and electric are inclusive of VAT at the standard rate. If you require a VAT receipt please send an SAE marked
‘VAT’with your entries.
2. Jump heights will be 2'6" in all standard classes, 15" in all mini classes, and 20" in all midi classes. Kennel Club Standard marking
will apply in standard classes.
3. Dogs will be received at any time.
4. Wins in standard classes up to and including 17th June 2004 will count towards eligibility of classes.
5 It is the competitors responsibility to be available for their class and running order.
6. Competitors running more than one dog in a class MUST run their dogs in the correct order.
7. Bitches in season are not allowed to compete, the mating of bitches within the precincts of the Show is forbidden.
8. The Organising Committee reserves the right to refuse any entry and make any alterations they may consider necessary in the event
of unforeseen circumstances. Such changes and the circumstances surrounding them must be reported to the Kennel Club. All dogs
resident outside the UK must be issued with a Kennel Club Authority to Compete number before entry to the show/event can be made.
All overseas entries without an Authority to Compete number will be returned to the competitor.
9. Should a Judge be unable to fulfil the appointment to judge, or size of entries warrant it, the Organising Committee reserves the
right to appoint another Judge.
10. Dogs entered at Kennel Club licensed Agility Shows must be registered at the Kennel Club in accordance with KC regulations for
classification and registration B.
11. 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 person or other animal.
e. Likely to cause suffering to the dog if it continues competing.
12. No animal other than one officially entered shall be brought into the precincts of the event during its continuance, except a
registered guide dog for the blind or hearing dog for the deaf, or dogs required for educational or instructional purposes or by
permission of the General Committee.
13. Not For Competition entries will be accepted for dogs aged four calendar months and over. Details of each dog so entered must be
recorded on the entry form and must be Kennel Club registered.
14. No person shall carry out punitive correction or harsh handling of a dog at any time within the boundaries of the Show.
15. No person shall impugn the decision of the Judge.
16. Dogs must not wear slip chains, collars or leads while under test.
17. Food shall not be carried in the hand or given to a dog in the ring.
18. Puppies under 18 months of age are not eligible for Kennel Club licensed Agility Tests.
19. A Judge at an Agility Test cannot compete or enter a dog at that event.
20. All dogs entered at their owner's risk and whilst every care will be taken, the Organising Committee will not accept any
responsibility for the loss, damage or injury however caused to dogs persons or property whilst at the Show.
21. In the event of the abandonment of the Show through circumstances beyond the control of the Organising Committee, expenses
may be defrayed from the entry fees received to cover the cost of the Show preparation.
22. No dog will be allowed in the ring at any time other than when being judged, no practising will be allowed in the ring.
23. Junior Classification: Under 16 years of age on the 16th August 2004; under 12 years of age on the 16th August 2004, with the
exception of YKC classes on Saturday. Please see YKC conditions of entry in this schedule. Any handler entering a Junior class is not
eligible to enter non-Junior individual classes on that day, pairs and YKC excepted.
24. All competitors must abide by the Show Rules and Regulations from 16th - 22nd August 2004 inclusive.
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EVEN MORE SHOW RULES AND REGULATIONS!
25. A dog may only be eligible for one GENESIS or DINAS Classic Final.
26. Entries will only be accepted on Dogs in Need Show official entry forms, or on-line via www.iShowServices.com. Entries
submitted on any other form will be returned.
27. Please clear up after your dogs and place in bins provided. Anyone knowingly not doing so will be asked to leave the Venue and
forfeit any remaining class entries.
28. Please do not leave your dogs loose when unattended, tethers should be a maximum of 2mtrs in length.
29. All dogs attending the Show must be entered on the relevant entry form, including dogs Not for Competition. Dogs entered in pairs
only must be entered on an Individual Entry Form in order to be given a competing number.
30. Speed limit on site is 5mph (KC recommendation) and will be strictly enforced. All drivers of vehicles on site must hold a full
driving licence.
31. All caravans/camping units to carry suitable fire extinguishers and facilities for fire fighting and first aid. All vehicle/camping
passes must be displayed at all times. Fire points will be indicated by a solid red flag. Campers are asked not to fly red flags from their
caravans.
32. For the safety of dogs/people it is the responsibility of those using electric hook-ups and/or generators to provide adequate
protection for cables and their own lead . People camping in groups who require electric will be sited nearest to the electric supply
points.
33. All people and dogs attending the Show will be bound by Dogs In Need Rules. All Trade Stand vendors must comply with the
Rules and Regulations of this Show.
34. People or dogs acting in an unreasonable/irresponsible manner will be removed from the Show and forfeit all fees paid. All under
18’s must be accompanied by an adult who will be held responsible for their conduct for the duration of the Show.
35. Definition of Test Area - all rings.
36. Running orders MUST be adhered to (with the exception of bona fide workers or a note from teacher) unless you want to face not
running.
37. A dog which is known to be unsociable and 'snappy' must be muzzled when in the vicinity of people or other dogs.
38. No camping units allowed on the Show ground before 9.00am Monday 16th August 2004. Early show helpers will be sent passes
and must book in on arrival. Camping numbers may be limited at the Committee's discretion. The Show ground will be locked from
24.00hrs - 7.00 hrs each night. Camping units will be received Monday 16th – Saturday 21st between the hours of 9.00am to 8.00pm
only.
39. Rosettes and awards must be collected at the Show. Rosettes & awards will not be issued before the official prize-giving. These
usually start after lunch at approx. 2.00pm.
40. The owner, competitor, handler or any other person in charge of a dog at a Kennel Club licensed event must at all times ensure that
the dog is kept under proper control whilst at the licensed venue, including its environs, car & caravan parks & approaches. All dogs
must be kept on lead other than when in the test area and the designated exercise area where they must still be under control.
41. All fees must be paid in pounds sterling and drawn on a UK bank or postal order. No refunds will be given. All entries, camping
& electric must be made on the appropriate official entry forms and paid in full by close of entries.
42. All camping roadways on site must be kept clear at all times. The erection of training equipment is forbidden. There will be a
designated area for day parking which must be used. Please adhere to this rule.
43. All people at this show have a responsibility to take care of the health and safety of themselves and others, and to report any health
and safety concerns to the Show Manager.
44. It is the responsibility of the handler to ensure that any change of handler is recorded on the scribe sheet prior to competing,
otherwise the run will be declared NFC.
Apart from that – have a great time!
Date for next year:
15th – 21st August 2005
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A HUGE THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS
whose support enables us to donate even more of your entry fees to worthy canine charities
Absolutely Animals Fatty Arbuckles Shepherd & Dog
Agility Aid Genesis Pet Food Signature Engraved Glassware
Aquadoggies K9 Swimming Pools Greenshires Group Spironet Ltd
Arthur Price of England Hazelridge Stowmarket Caravans
Border Collie Trust GB Internet Show Services Ltd Taryntimer
Caring Canines (Northern Ireland) J & M Pets with Doggy Needs The Agility Club
Commercial Vehicle Systems Langore Ryelands The Collar & Lead Club
Countrymun Richard Weller-Poley Photography Valdug Shetland Sheepdogs
Curle Electrical Engineers Roger Oatley Catering Vyne Agility Club
Doggy Solutions Sainsbury’s Watford Agility Club
Dog Health Sheila Taylor W.I Markets (East Suffolk)
Dog World YKC
(Sponsors correct at time of going to press)
Last but not least thanks to our judges….without whom there would be no show
(Proposed Judges for classes scheduled – class numbers in brackets)
Mike Bordoli 54,55 Tony Griffin 57,58,63 Lynne Shore 19,21
Pam Brooker 2,11,12 Jackie Griffin 41,47,52 Paul Skinner 21,31
Michelle Brookes 26,27,32 Michelle Guerin 55,62 Ian Spreadbury 5
Pete Catt 43,44,49 Joyce Hazell 53,56 Hazel Tait 4,15
Simon Chandler 8,14,17 Marie Hembrow 54,55 Martin Tait 22,33
Gill Chettle 39 Mike Medway 19,29,30 Jennie Thorpe 18,34
Shelley Christmas 36 Monika Medway 1 Janet Thrift 6
Gill Crawford 53,56 Mark Paice 38 Heidi Totesaut 54
Terry Condra 20,21 Kevin Pearce 7,10 Steve Treamer 37,39
Don Curtis 56,61 Relinde Peschier 59,60,64 Adri Van Den Bosch 23,24,25
Mel Doyle 2,6 Maynard Rea 42,50,51 John Ward 37,45
Christine Dunning 40,48 Dane Redford 3,9,16 Rob Watson 20,21,35
Debbie Fratson 39,46 Reg Rogers 65,66,67-70 Eileen Wischnia 19
Olive Gardner 53,56 Bobby Rowling 22,28 Ali Worden 6,13
John Gilbert 2 Margaret Wright 37
Directions from the West
(A14)
Pass over the Orwell Bridge,
continue on the A14,
leave A14 at the Nacton Road
Industrial Estate exit.
First roundabout
- turn left (A1189)
Next two roundabouts
- straight over (A1189)
Next roundabout (Sainsburys)
- turn right (A1156)
Next roundabout
Suffolk Showground
entrance on left
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