Saturday: 2 Standard Classes & 2 Games:
Touch & Go & Connect the Dots
Sunday: 2 Standard Classes & 2 Games:
Copy Cat & Quidditch (Costume Class)
Trial will be held indoors on rubber mats.
Attached building for crating dogs will be available.
Show hours 7:00 a.m. to 6: 00 p.m.
Entries Open August 22, 2005
Entries Close at 8:00 PM Saturday October 22, 2005
After closing, only day of trial entries can be accepted.
Other entries cannot be cancelled, but they can be altered or substituted.
FLYING PAWS DTC Inc. Trial Committee
Trial Chairperson: ...……………….Patti Burgess shamusetal@comcast.net
Trial Secretary: ………………………….…...Sharon Ehr smedachs@mc.net
Chief Ring Steward: ………………………………………….….Joan Nebesky
Judge: Paul Jensen
Awards: Ribbons will be awarded for 1st through 3rd in each jump height in each class. Qualifying ribbons will be awarded to all dogs receiving a qualifying score. Dogs may receive placement ribbons without qualifying. There will be a welcome gift for all participants.
Classes: (TDAA No Limit) Approximate Start time: 9 a.m.
Saturday Order (Fast Track Allowed)
Standard: Beginners, Intermediate and Superior Judge: Paul Jensen
Games Class: Touch & Go 
Judge: Paul Jensen
Games Class: Connect The Dots Judge: Paul Jensen
Standard: Beginners, Intermediate and Superior: Judge: Paul Jensen
Sunday Order (Fast Track Allowed)
Standard: Beginners, Intermediate and Superior Judge: Paul Jensen
Games Class: Copy Cat Judge: Paul Jensen
Games Class: Quidditch (Costume Class) Judge: Paul Jensen
Standard: Beginners, Intermediate and Superior: Judge: Paul Jensen
Eligibility:
This trial is open to all dogs over the age of 12 months, with a height limit of 17 inches & under at the shoulder, except bitches in season, aggressive dogs, or dogs suffering from any deformity, injury, or illness, which may affect a dog’s physical or mental performance.
The following is a list of acceptable obstacles:
A-FrameClose (Collapsed Tunnel)Open (Pipe) Tunnel
Weave PolesSingle & Winged JumpsDog Walk
Warm Ups: A warm up area, consisting of a regulation agility jump shall be provided for all exhibitors.
Entry Fees:
Each Standard Class entered per day .…..….....................................$12.00
Each Game Class entered per day …………….…………………...$10.00
Pre-Closing Package (4 Standard & 4 Games)…...………………..$70.00
Fast Track Move-Up…………………………………….……………..$ 8.00
There are No Day of Trial Package Deals — cost to enter is $88.00.
Day of trial entries require a recording fee of @2.00 per handler. .
Applications must be completed by 8:30 a.m. or first run of the day.
Please make checks payable to: Flying Paws DTC Inc.
Mail entries with fees to:
Sharon Ehr
64 Oak Valley Dr
Cary IL 60013
847-516-8207
smedachs@mc.net
Or enter on line at: www.allwaysawinner.com
(Note: there is a service charge assessed for on line entries)
Entries Close at 8:00 PM Saturday October 22, 2005. After closing, only day of trial entries can be accepted. Other entries cannot be cancelled (except bitches in season), but they may be altered or substituted.
Entries will not be accepted without fees. No entries will be accepted which require a signature for delivery. All entries must be submitted on an official TDAA agility Entry Form. One dog per entry form.
Photocopied entries without the TDAA agreement on the back are NOT acceptable. Unsigned, incomplete or illegible entries are NOT acceptable and cannot be entered in the trial. Faxed entries cannot be accepted. Returned checks do not constitute a valid entry fee. There is a $25.00 service charge for any returned checks. Subsequent returned checks from the same exhibitor may result in their being put on a CASH ONLY basis.
Refunds:
Entry fees will not be refunded in the event that a dog is absent, disqualified, excused or barred from competition by action of the Trial Committee.
No entry fee will be refunded if the trial cannot be opened or completed by reason of riots, civil disturbance, fire, an act of God, public emergency an act of a public enemy, or any other cause beyond the control of the organizing committee.
Bitches in season are not permitted at the trial. The club will refund all but five dollars of the entry fee for britches unable to compete for that reason. The Trial Secretary must receive written notification from a Veterinarian of such claim for refund by letter (not e-mail) before October 28, 2005.
Class Information:
STANDARD CLASS
BEGINNER AGILITY— All dogs shall be eligible for participation in this class. There shall be no grandfathering of titles from other organizations.
INTERMEDIATE AGILITY—Only dogs who have earned the Teacup Beginner Agile Dog (TBAD) shall be eligible for participation in this class.
SUPERIOR AGILITY—Only dogs who have earned the Teacup Intermediate Agile Dog (TIAD) shall be eligible for participation in this class
STANDARD NOTE: There is a table requirement in TDAA standard courses, the table performance could be a sit, down or STAND.
GAMES CLASS
Games I—All dogs shall be eligible for participation in this class. There shall be no grandfathering of titles from other organizations.
Games II—Only dogs who have earned the Games I(TG1) shall be eligible for participation in this class.
Games III—Only dogs who have earned the Games II (TG2) or Games III (TG3) shall be eligible for participation in this class.
Height Divisions
Owners are responsible for entering the proper height division. Judges reserve the right to measure dogs entered in a higher height division, but not in a division lower than their proper height division. Dogs that run in a height division lower than their proper division will be eliminated. Provisional dogs must be measured by a judge. To figure leg to shoulder ratio: Height from the elbow to the ground ÷ height at the withers = % (ratio). If that percentage is less than the dog can jump at the next lower height.
4” for dogs 6.5” and under at the withers; long-backed dogs 8” or less; dogs 8” or less with a 50% or less leg to shoulder height ratio.
8” for dogs 10.5” and under at the withers; long-backed dogs 12” or less; dogs 12” or less with a 50% or less leg to shoulder height ratio.
12” for dogs 14” and under at the withers; long-backed dogs 17” or less; dogs 17” or less with a 50% or less leg to shoulder height ratio.
16” for dogs 14”—17” at the withers.
STANDARD NOTE: There is a table requirement in TDAA standard courses, the table performance could be a sit, down or STAND.
Games Classes
Qualifying & Titles
The judge determines the qualifying Point criteria based on the Rate of Travel appropriate for each level and is subject to approval in conjunction with the submittal of the course design. For TDAA the standard course time should be set at each level at a rate consistent with those specified in the TDAA rules & regulations for standard classes.
Touch N’ Go
The goal of Touch N Go class is to demonstrate the dog’s ability to perform contact obstacles at speed on a course comprised of tunnels and contact obstacles.
Briefing: This course consists of contact obstacles and tunnels only. The handler must direct the dog to perform the obstacles in the order specified by the judge. All the handler has to worry about is the dog touching the contacts and staying on course.
Scoring: Touch N Go is scored faults, then time. The dog with the fewest faults will win. Time is a tiebreaker only.
Connect the Dots
The purpose of this game is for the dog to accumulate as many points as possible in the allotted time by connecting the dots. The “dots” are the contact obstacles on course. These are also the highest valued obstacles on the course. The dog earns points for each obstacle performed in a “line” which is the series of obstacles from dot to dot. These obstacles may be performed only once for points between the dots and may be performed only twice for points overall.
Scoring: Connect the Dots is scored in points then time. Time is a tiebreaker only.
Copycat
Copycat is a “dog’s choice” game. That means the handler can direct the dog through the performance of obstacles in the order and direction of his own choosing or the dog’s choosing as the case may be. Each team has 35 seconds to gather points. The dog can perform each obstacle only twice for points. If the dog performs the same type of obstacle back-to-back, called “copycatting” he will lose 5 points. Every second over 35 that I takes the dog to cross the finish line will be penalize two points.
Scoring: copycat is scored in points then time. Time is a tiebreaker only.
Quidditch
Quidditch is based on a game for witches and wizards from the literary work of J.K. Rowling the author of the popular Harry Potter series. As such, Quidditch is the perfect game for a club agility fun outing with a clear Halloween theme. In keeping with this theme, the players are required to be dressed in costume.
Briefing: Each team will have 60 seconds to complete three numbered three-obstacle sequences. When time expires the dog should be directed to the table to stop time. The point values for each of the three-obstacle sequences are 15, 20, and 25 points respectively. Each three-obstacle sequence can be successfully completed only once. The sequences can be taken in any order. Each obstacle has individual point values that are earned by a team if a sequence is only partially completed prior to time expiring.
Scoring: Scoring for Quidditch is faults then time. Time is a tiebreaker only
DIRECTIONS TO SHOW SITE:
From the North: Wisconsin: - Take I-43 south exit—East Route 12 (towards Lake Geneva) Route 12 Southeast into Illinois where it joins Route 31 just south of Richmond IL. Follow Route 31 South 17 miles—turn left on Three Oaks Road (First light past Route 14 overpass) Follow Three Oaks Rd directions below.
From the South: I-90, exit Randall Road, go North. Stay on Randall Rd until it ends and merges right at James R Rackow Rd. Follow Rackow Rd until it ends at Route 31. Turn left (north) on Route 31 to Three Oaks Rd Turn Right. Follow Three Oaks Rd directions below.
From the East: Take Route 14 West to Three Oaks Road, turn Left Follow Three Oaks directions below.
From the West: Take Route 14 East to Three Oaks Road, turn Right. Follow Three Oaks directions below.
From Three Oaks Road: Three Oaks Road to Georgetown Road. Turn South. Second Left is Industrial Dr. Turn Right. To 735 Industrial Dr.
LOCAL ACCOMODATIONS
Super 8 Motel Crystal LakeComfort Inns & SuitesSuper 8 Motel
577 Crystal Point Dr595 Tracy Trail1220 Davis Rd
Crystal Lake ILCrystal Lake ILWoodstock IL
815-788-8888815-444-0040815-337-8808
BE SURE to check if your motel still accepts dogs and make your reservation early! Please make sure that you pick up after your dogs so that these hotels will continue to accept dogs.
All owners/exhibitors should be aware that the entire motel and grounds are considered within the trial limits. You will be responsible for all damage to your room. Any abuse of the motel/adjoining grounds will be brought to the attention of the show giving club and its Trial Committee. Any exhibitor’s entries may be refuse for previous misuse of the motel facilities
Notice to Exhibitors
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.
All dogs must be on leash or crated at all times except when in the ring or when in the designated agility warm up area. It is expressly understood that exhibitors alone are responsible for the behavior of their dogs and/or children. Any exhibitor whose dogs and/or children create unnecessary disturbances or repeatedly engage in unsafe or disruptive behavior may, at the discretion of the Trial Committee, be asked to leave the trial site. In such case, no refund of any fees paid will be made.
Food and toys are not permitted in the course area and handlers are not allowed to use whistles or other instruments or devices.
Exhibitors are responsible for being at the ring gate when it is their turn to run.
Exhibitors may wear shirts or insignia of their training group if they wish.
At the handler’s option the dog may wear a flat (buckle or quick release) collar. With or without tags or other attachments. Choke collars, pinch collars electric and dummy electric collars are prohibited.
Unsportsmanlike conduct, including rough handling or misconduct of any kind, will result in an excusal from the ring.
How the Fast Track Move-Up Works
Titles may be grandfathered from other organizations on a “Fast Track” basis. A dog with a higher title from another organization may move up on the same day to the next level of TDAA competition with a qualifying score. It is possible to move up from Beginners to Superior on the same day, if the dog qualifies first in Beginners, and then qualifies again in Intermediate.
A qualifying score in the lower class is required to move up to the next higher class. The dog’s owner must submit a copy of title certificates for the dog.
Please mark each of the following that apply:
Move up from Beginners to: Intermediate Superior
Move up from Games I to: Games II Games III
Submit $8.00 with your move-up request, and attach this form. Payment of the $8.00 is no guarantee that your dog will qualify at the lower level (though he will have four chances at each), and is non-refundable.
Your Name:___________________________________________
TDAA #:______________________________
Dog’s Name: ________________________
Level From:__________________________ To:____________________________
