Absolute Agility Trial

Proudly presents a Fun Match

Friday Evening May 22nd, 2009

And

An AAC Sanctioned Trial

May 23rd and 24th, 2009

Held at the Day Farm in

Harrowsmith, ON

CLOSING date is April 1st, 2009

Judges for AAC events will be:

Gayle Avery

And Robin Robbs

Sanctioned Events are offered in all three classes

Regular, Veteran and Special

Junior Handler Classes are offered for ALL events

Friday, May 22nd, 2009

3 Fun Match Runs with variations appropriate for all levels

Saturday, May 23rd, 2009

1 Warm Up Run

Steeplechase (1)

Masters: Standard (3), Gamblers, Jumpers

Starters: Standard (2), Gamblers, Jumpers, Snooker

Sunday, May 24th, 2009

Steeplechase (1)

Masters: Standard (2), Gamblers, Jumpers, Snooker

Advanced: Standard (2), Gamblers, Snooker, Jumpers

Friday Evening Fun Match

First walk through at 6pm

Saturday and Sunday Sanctioned Trial Schedule

8:15 Registration and Dog Measuring

8:25 General Briefing

8:40 First Dog on the Line for Warm Up Run

Starting with the Fun Runs – Schedule of events will be with your confirmation.

Please note that there will be NO familiarization period,

Unless you have signed up for Warm Up Run.

2 jumps will be available for warm up purposes only though out the day.

Two rings will be used however events will alternate between Ring One and Ring Two,

Events will be starting with Ring ONE each day

The Judge at the TOP of the schedule will be judging all the sanctioned events in that ring all day.

Warm Up Run will not be judged by the AAC judge assigned to that ring.

AAC Courses maps will NOT be available until after the Warm Up Runs is completed

AWARDS

ϖQualifying Rosette Ribbons will be awarded for achieving a qualifying score.

ϖRibbons will be available for placements 1st through 4th in all categories.

ϖTITLING Ribbons and EXPERT Ribbons will be awarded to all dogs receiving a Title.

ϖATChC, Bronze, Silver, Gold and Lifetime Awards of Merit

ϖBronze, Silver, Gold and Lifetime Versatility Award ribbons will be awarded.

PLEASE NOTE:

It is the responsibility of the Handler to let the Organizing Committee know

if your dog has completed its requirements for a Title.

RIBBONS will be presented between events as time permits for Starters events only.

Advanced and Masters events will be self serve Q’s and placement ribbons.

ALL TITLE RIBBONS for ALL LEVELS will be presented.

General Information

Title Trial - Dogs will be divided into 4 height groups in 3 different divisions; Regular, Special and Veteran. The Masters Standard courses are open to all dogs that have an AADC Title; the Masters Games are open to all dogs that have received three corresponding Advanced Games qualifying scores in the same game under 2 different judges. The Advanced Standard courses are open to all dogs that have an ADC; Advanced Games are for dogs that have received two qualifying score in the same Starters Game under 2 different judges. Starters Standard courses are open to all dogs that have not received their ADC title. Starter Games are open to any dogs that have not received two qualifying scores in that event. Steeplechase is open to any dog entered in the trial.

Obstacles- A-Frame, Dogwalk, Teeter Totter, Weave Poles, Table, Flexible Tunnels, 8 Foot Chute (collapsible tunnel), Tire Jump, Ascending Spread Jump, Double Jump, and Single Jumps.

Facilities- This is an outdoor trial and will be held rain or shine. You will be required to provide your own shade, seating, water (drinking and cooling) and crating for your dog. Come dressed for the weather.

Dog Aggression- All dogs MUST be kept in an x-pen, crate, in your car, or on leash when not in the ring, this includes the grounds and parking lot. IN ORDER to avoid incidence of dog aggression, please give all dogs lots of room and be aware of what your friendly dog is doing. Any dog engaging in aggressive behavior at any time will be required to leave the show grounds. In such cases NO refunds will be issued.