Agility Council News

Changes made as a result of wide ranging consultation with the agility world and as a direct response to feedback from agility enthusiasts.

The Kennel Club has become aware that a growing number of people have been expressing dissatisfaction with the structure of agility competitions. As the number of participants in agility shows has grown, the present system is widely perceived to have become unbalanced and unfair, with few chances for dogs of genuine ability to progress ‘through the ranks’ to the highest level.

As a result, the Kennel Club initiated a wide-ranging consultation, inviting the contribution of everyone involved in agility.

Consultation Process
The Agility Liaison Council held a Referendum in early 2005, seeking opinions on class structure, jump height and height classification. The consensus on jump heights and height classification led to changes being implemented in January 2006.

Class structure was less straightforward. 68% of referendum respondents wanted to see a change in class structure, but opinion on what should be done was divided. The issue was therefore referred to a Working Party for further consultation. The Working Party considered the results of the referendum and drew up a proposed new structure based on comments received. The new structure was made available to all agility participants, and comments were invited via email, letters, personal conversations and the Kennel Club Agility Forum. Based on the further comments received, the proposed new structure was amended to reflect the majority opinion. The Agility Council voted, and approved, the new proposed structure and the Working Trial Obedience and Agility Sub-Committee and the General Committee ratified the structure.

Areas of Concern
The consultation process identified seven areas of particular concern to the majority of agility participants:

1. Classes need to be more focused on dogs competing against their peers and all dogs should have a clearly defined level. The current structure does not allow progression as experience is gained.

2. The huge number of dogs competing at Novice level is a problem with sometimes as many as a thousand at one show.

3. The disparity in the levels of classes available to dogs of differing levels of experience and success. For example, middle ranking dogs had fewer opportunities to compete than Beginner or Advanced level competitors.

4. The lack of opportunities for consistently well performing dogs to win and progress to the next level, due to the high numbers of dogs competing in each class.

5. Dogs competing in, and winning, Jumping classes, but not progressing to the next level and therefore limiting opportunities to win for other competitors.

6. Although desirable to keep the necessary high standard of qualification to Advanced status, experienced handlers needed opportunities to compete with new dogs against dogs of a similar calibre, through a more gradual progression through the classes.

7. It was suggested that the progression date for dogs to move to the next level be set at 10 days after a win, but this was not considered practical and will be reviewed during 2007 to check its viability.

New Principles
These issues, and others, were considered in detail and the new structure has been developed with the intention of bringing competitions up to date and to form the basis for future development. The new Agility Eligibility and Schedule of Classes will reflect the following principles:

Implementation
Changes will come into effect on 1 January 2007. The Kennel Club will shortly make available a detailed explanation of all the changes, to help competitors understand how the changes affect them and their dogs. The Kennel Club will also be providing direct assistance to all clubs holding shows at the beginning of 2007 to help with any queries and provide practical advice.

It is of course entirely up to individual societies to choose which classes they would like to schedule. The changes do not prevent shows from scheduling the same classes in 2007 that they did in 2006, if they so wish.

Steve Croxford, agility competitor and member of the General Committee, said: 'The Kennel Club has listened to the agility community and really sought to make changes that provide the very best competition environment based on the feedback we have received via the consultation process. The changes we are introducing are designed to create a ‘level playing field’ and lay the foundations for the future of the sport.'

Caroline Kisko, Kennel Club Secretary, added: 'The agility changes have been introduced after the widest consultation process the Kennel Club has employed to date. Everyone has had the opportunity to contribute and make their opinion known and we believe that 2007 will mark the start of fairer and more enjoyable agility shows for all.'

The New Regulations H(1)(A)6 - 9.

The current schedule of classes has been replaced with two types of classes – Graded classes and Combined classes

6. Class Structure. A Class may either be held as a Graded Class or a Combined Class. A Graded Class may be scheduled for one or more consecutive Grades with separate results and awards issued for each grade. A Combined Class may be scheduled for more than one consecutive grade with one overall set of results.

7. Progression. Progression from each Grade will require one Agility win or three Jumping wins at that grade, except that progression from Grade 6 will require 4 wins at Grade 6, two of which must be agility classes. Results from Combined Classes will only count towards progression from the dog’s current grade.

8. Points Progression. At the handler’s discretion a dog may progress up to Grade 5 by winning 75 points at each grade, using the Agility Warrant points scheme, Regulation K3.c refers, except that there is no requirement for a minimum number of agility points. If this method of progression is selected, the handler must ensure the Show Secretary signs the dog’s Agility Record Book at the first show entered at the higher grade. There is no time limit on this progression, however, once a dog has progressed, it cannot return to a previous grade.

Only first prizes and points gained in standard classes at Kennel Club licensed Agility Shows may be used for progression through the classes. (A dog is only eligible for one grade).

For owners, handlers or dogs which have not gained a first place in an Agility Class or three first places in Jumping Classes at Kennel Club licensed Agility Shows. N.B. Owners, handlers or dogs previously qualified out of Grade 1, (Elementary) are not eligible for this class.

For owners, handlers or dogs which have qualified out of Grade 1 but have not gained a first place in an Agility Class or three first places in Jumping Classes at Grade 2 at Kennel Club licensed Agility Shows, or elected to progress on points from Grade 1. N.B. Owners, handlers or dogs previously qualified out of Grade 2 (Starters) are not eligible for this class.

Open to dogs which are not eligible for Grade 1 or 2 or have elected to progress on points from Grade 2 at Kennel Club licensed Agility Shows and dogs which are not eligible for Grade 4, 5, 6 or 7.

Open to dogs which have gained a first place in an Agility Class or three first places in Jumping Classes at Grade 3 or elected to progress on points from Grade 3 at Kennel Club licensed Agility Shows and are not eligible for Grade 3, 5, 6 or 7.

Open to dogs which have gained a first place in an Agility Class or three first places in Jumping Classes at Grade 4 or elected to progress on points from Grade 4 at Kennel Club licensed Agility Shows and are not eligible for Grade 3, 4, 6 or 7.

Open to dogs which have gained a first place in an Agility Class or three first places in Jumping Classes at Grade 5 at Kennel Club licensed Agility Shows and are not eligible for Grade 3, 4, 5 or 7.

Open to dogs which have gained a minimum of 4 first places at Grade 6 at Kennel Club Licensed Agility Shows, 2 first places must be gained in Agility (not Jumping) Classes.

Open to dogs having qualified to compete in Grade 7. To consist of 2 qualifying rounds of Standard Kennel Club Classes, 1 Agility Class and 1 Jumping Class and a final round of Agility to be held at the same Show.

** For an explanation of how the changes will work with diagrams and Q&A, go here **

Kennel Cough Forces SW Meeting Changes

Handlers in the South West area have been plagued by bad luck and ill health. As several outbreaks of Kennel Cough have been reported, Lesley Olden, area rep, has decided to minimise the risk of it spreading by cancelling the training in the ring session which was schedule to precede the meeting.

The meeting will now take place at a pub called The Hatchett which is about 1 mile down the road (A27) at Sherfield English. The Hatchett serves good food but you may need to book. The telephone number is 01794-322487. The meeting will still start at 3.00pm.

Lesley apologised, 'Sorry for the inconvenience but I feel every effort should be made to try and contain the cough from spreading.'

Next South West Area Meeting Cancelled

SW Area rep Tony Griffin is sorry that he will be unable to hold meetings regarding the proposed amendments to the Classification of Classes, due to medical advice. He is hoping to be fit again in the New Year.

Though the meeting at West Buckland on 12 November has been cancelled, Tony will be pleased to speak to, or receive emails regarding the proposals, which will then be passed onto the working party. Full details are being circulated to the clubs in the South and South West area.'

No Midlands or South East Area Meeting

Due to the fact that there are no proposals on the agenda for the next Kennel Club Liaison Agility Council Meeting and after getting a measure of opinion in the Midlands, area rep Dave Ray has decided not to hold a Pre-Council Meeting in the Midlands Area. If anyone has any queries, they can contact him personally or email DRAYPED@aol.com .

He said, 'As soon as I have news of the results on the election for a new representative for the Midlands Area, I will e-mail all the people on my Midlands e-mail list.'

Area representative John Gilbert also has decided that due to the lack of business and no proposals from societies on the Agenda for the July Agility Council Meeting that it would seem to be a more sensible to hold an area meeting after the Council meeting when the main discussion will centre on the Working Party Report on Class Structure & Classification. This report will be produced at the July Council Meeting and should be available along with the minutes sometime in August, so an area meeting in September would be a more productive idea.

Steve Croxford Success

At AGM at the Kennel Club yesterday 18 May 2005, Steve Croxford was elected to serve for three years on the General Committee of the Kennel Club.

'This is a very momentous occasion, as it's the first time we have ever had anyone with an agility background serving on the top committee of the Kennel Club,' said Dave Ray. his co-area rep.

'I'm sure Steve will represent the sport on the General Committee in the most positive way. The downside is, as I understand it, due to his election to the General Committee, he will probably have to resign as a member of the Council, but I am waiting for confirmation on this.'

Anni Telford Resigns from Council

February 2005 Council Meeting

At their meeting on 16 February, The Agility Council considered the results of the recent referendum. The full results and the details of the referendum together with the Councils recommendations will be released with the minutes within seven days.

In the meantime, Council members have agreed not to release any information from the meeting until the minutes are published.

Date of First Council Meeting of 2005 Announced

The next meeting of the Kennel Club Liaison Council Agility Council will be held at the Kennel Club on Wednesday, 16 February 2005. Proposals for inclusion on the agenda should reach the Shows Trials & Awards Department at the Kennel Club by 16 November 2004.

Any Registered Society or individual may submit, through their representative, items for the Agenda. Proposals must be concise and, if an amendment or an additional Regulation is proposed, the Regulation reference number must be given. (14/10/04)

NE Region Representation

There has been much concern expressed by agility competitors in the North East region at their current lack of representation. Ian Mallabar has been nominated as North East Liaison Council Representative. He has the approval of The Kennel Club to act as spokesperson for the region until such time as the election process is complete.

To this end, working in liaison with Joanne Steward, a North East Area Meeting has been arranged for Tuesday, 7 September at 8.00pm at The Burtree Inn, Burtree Gate, Darlington. Located just off the A1 at Junction 58 for Corbridge (A68) and adjacent to Barrons Great Outdoors, the venue is readily accessible.

Ian said, 'All competitors now have the unprecedented opportunity to take our sport forward and build in the rules that we require. Help us present the full and inclusive views of the region by attending. Without your input, we will all have to accept what others decide. '

Consultation Process for Proposals to Amend KC ‘H’ Regs

In response to feedback received by the Kennel Club and Agility Liaison Council Representatives in respect of the recently proposed amendments to the ‘H’ Regulations, a clear timetable for full and detailed consultation has been established.

The timetable allows for further debate and should ensure that any amendments to the current proposals put forward by the Liaison Council, have the support of the majority, and therefore have a clear mandate to proceed before they are submitted for endorsement and approval by the Kennel Club.

Consultation will take place in two stages. Deadlines for feedback and views at each stage have been set, at which point new proposals will be finalised for consideration by the Working Trials, Obedience and Agility Sub-Committee (WTOA) and then the General Committee.

Stage 1 - Deadline of 1 September 2004
From now until Wednesday, 1 September, consultation will seek to establish which of the current proposals appear:-

Stage 2 - Deadline of February 2005
Proposals which do not appear to have majority support will continue to be debated until the next Agility Liaison Council meeting in February 2005. Then, proposals with some support but where details have been changed to gain the majority’s satisfaction, or alternative proposals agreed with majority support, will be finalised and recommended by the Liaison Council to the WTOA Sub-Committee for its consideration. Again, the effective date of any changes will be carefully considered, dependent upon their effect on the organisation of events.

If, following the further consultation period, any of the proposals do not appear to have a clear mandate to proceed, or apparently cannot be amended to satisfy the majority, these will be dropped.

People interested in providing input to the consultation process have the following options to do so:-

Kennel Club Open Meetings
Views will also be invited at KC Open Meetings to be held on:-

Agility Schedule Regulation Amendment

At its meeting of 6 July 2004, the General Committee agreed the following changes to the 'H' Regulations. Amendments are highlighted in yellow, and effective immediately to assist Societies to hold more classes without the need for Kennel Club permission each time:-

A Message from Steve Croxford

Finally, the Kennel Club would welcome participation of the Agility community at their next open meting which is to be held at the Fourways Inn, Chester Road, Delamare, Northwich, Cheshire, on the evening of 17th August. Further details available from the Kennel Club. (27/07/04)

KC Rewrites Agility Rule Book

Further to the changes recommended by the Agility Council to be made to the ‘H’ Regulations, this question and answer paper below was issued. Explanatory notes will be issued in due course. The recommended changes are subject to ratification by the Working Trials Obedience and Agility Sub-Committee and subsequent approval by the General Committee of the Kennel Club.

Questions & Answers


Q:	Why did the Council decide to recommend adopting the changes set out in the minutes of the meeting?
A:	The Council feels that the time is now right for making the changes that many people have talked about for a long time. There is increased competition from other organisations and from unaffiliated and independent clubs. The Council feels it is appropriate to be proactive and this has encouraged the Council to be decisive about changes that it feels are in the best interests of Agility as a whole. The Liaison Council felt that the changes are necessary if we are to meet the principles set out in the recently published strategy document for Agility tests. The Kennel Club is ready to support these changes and it wishes to ensure they are implemented as quickly as is needed.

Q:	Not all of the regions were represented at the meeting, how is it possible that such radical changes could be agreed?
A:	Although not all the regions were represented, there was a quorum. Also the proposals have still to be approved by the Kennel Club’s WTOA Sub-Committee and the General Committee. Many of the issues debated upon have been discussed for some time. As a result most of the possible solutions and recommendations have already been considered at past meetings. In the event, all the changes proposed were passed on a majority vote.

Q:	Can these recommendations be reversed?
A:	No, now the majority of proposals have been confirmed as recommendations to the Kennel Club the only changes that are likely are those considered necessary by the Kennel Club’s WTOA and General Committees and these are likely to be in the detail rather than in the principle. Some tidying up will be required in the rules.

Q:	Why have such radical changes been agreed when my area only voted for some of the changes proposed? Also, why have such radical proposals been agreed without further consultation first?
A:	The proposed changes were agreed based on majority voting. Council representatives have been diligent in raising the objections / issues tabled at the regional meetings, but regional decisions are only effective if the majority agree. The Council felt that further consultation was not necessary because this would simply slow down the change and most people said they wanted change to be implemented as soon as possible.

Q:	The proposed changes to be made to the progression through classes are not consistent with what was agreed at our regional meeting, how can changes be recommended without our further debate and our consent?
A:	The Council decided that it was well aware of all the issues and these were debated again at the meeting. The Council decided that it was important for the proposals to be made in the interests of the future of KC licensed agility events. Further debate at club level would have been unlikely to raise any new issues or solutions that haven’t already been debated at past regional meetings.

Q:	Why has the Council decided to propose letting new Novice dogs back into Starters?
A:	The Council feels that introducing further categories, for example ‘graduate novice’ would simply create more problems than it would resolve. It was decided that agility was best served through a revamping and reclassification of existing categories rather than continually creating new categories.

Q:	Clubs do not always put on classes for all standards and categories of dog, surely more people are going to miss out?
A:	It is expected that by publicising the recommendations early, clubs will have time to assess the implications for their 2005 shows. Once the show management have reviewed and assessed the changes they should be able to cater for the revised categories and provide equivalent classes to those they do now.

Q:	My dog is going to be adversely affected by the changes, is their anything I can do about it?
A:	The decision to propose the changes has not been taken lightly, all members of the Council recognised that some handlers will be affected more than others and that whenever such radical changes are made some handlers will lose out. However, the Council believes that overall the proposed changes are in the best interest of the sport and the handlers and dogs competing in it.

Q:	Why do all dogs have to be measured?
A:	The Council have decided to propose that dogs should compete in the height category for which they are eligible and that there should be no exceptions. As a result many Large dogs will also have to be measured - not just those affected in the Small and Medium height categories. Dogs that are clearly over or under a particular height category will not need to be measured.

Q:	A number of people have commented that accurate measurement of all dogs is essential - why is the fixed bridge type measure still going to be used?
A:	Now that proposed changes to height categories have been agreed, if these are accepted dogs will only have to be measured for the new heights. The Council have previously agreed that the fixed bridge type measure was sufficient for the official measurement so no changes to the recently introduced rules are felt necessary. People had plenty of time to comment on the rules before they were introduced.

Q:	Why has the Council decided to propose aligning the Kennel Club with the FCI height classifications and jump heights?
A:	Given that the majority of areas were in favour of changes similar in nature to the FCI regulations on dog and jump heights it was felt that it would be better to adopt the whole system (with some detailed exceptions). The Council decided that adopting FCI regulations piecemeal would not serve the best interests of the sport.

Q:	Why has the Council decided to propose reducing the height of the large dog jumps to 65cm?
A:	The Council is responding to the desire to encourage more and different types of dog into the Large height category. Although senior and advanced classes are dominated by the Border Collie / Working Sheepdog, many other breeds compete at the lower levels. The Council felt that it was important to ensure that jump heights suited most breeds of dog competing and not just those at the higher levels. It is felt that a reduction of jump height will be beneficial to all breeds of dog in the long term.

Q:	There seem to be lots of unresolved detailed issues. Why has the Council decided to propose such radical changes quickly without having sorted out all the detail?
A:	The Council feels that there is little benefit in drawing the process out until all the detailed issues have been identified and resolved. The Council interpreted the mood of the wider agility community to be in favour of change now rather than some indeterminate time in the future.

Q:	Why has the Council decided to propose making the changes in January 2005?
A:	The Council feels that the time is right for changes to be made. The early months of the agility season are relatively quiet in terms of the number of shows scheduled. Whilst this may increase pressure on the early shows, most of the key issues will have been identified and sorted out ahead of the height of the summer show season.

Q:	My club will now have out of date equipment, has anyone assessed the likely costs and who will pay?
A:	The Council felt that most clubs would be able to cope with the changes. However, the Council also expects that most reputable manufacturers / hirers would be best placed to offer advice on how to make cost effective changes for club owned equipment.

Q:	If completely disagree with the changes being proposed, what can I do about it?
A:	The Council has tried to take account of the views of everyone at its meetings. Inevitably some individuals will be affected more than others. There will be a short period where objections can be raised before the Kennel Club approves the recommended changes.

Q:	Not all regions have the same problems so why have these changes been proposed across the board?
A:	The Council has had to weigh up the pros and cons for all competitors and the differences in how the regions’ Agility competitions operate. On balance we feel the changes recommended are in the best interests of everyone in the long term.

Q:	There are currently very few qualifiers for dogs in the Medium category, why should I be forced into that category when I have been happy to compete at a higher level in the past?
A:	The Council would like to see more prestigious competitions for dogs in all height categories. However, for the most part the sport is reliant on clubs and sponsors to develop and run these competitions. We hope that clubs and sponsors will take the changes into account when reviewing competitions for the coming years. For its part the Kennel Club will be trying to ensure a fair balance of finals for all sizes of dog in the competitions that it supports. This includes the Olympia finals where we are intending to spread the competitions more widely for all standards and heights of dog. We are also introducing championship status for Medium sized dogs for next year, but again we are dependent on clubs to run the championship classes on our behalf.

Q:	I have an Advanced dog and I am worried that I will not get the same amount of runs under the new system as I did under the old. What is the Kennel Club doing about this?
A:	The Kennel Club is dependent on clubs and societies to take the broad changes into account and to schedule classes fairly for the standard and type of dog the show management are aiming to attract. We would expect the clubs to take this into account when scheduling classes for next year and the coming years. These proposed changes, if approved, are going to take some time to adjust to, but we are confident that once the implications are understood the shows will operate smoothly as they do now. The Kennel Club is also keen for more clubs to think about running Championship classes at their shows as there are still far fewer Agility Championship shows in comparison with Obedience.

Q.	Would the changes take effect from the date a license is applied for or on the date that a show takes place?
A.	The changes would be effective from January next year and would apply to shows run after that date regardless of when the licence was applied for.

Q.	What would the new proposed classification mean to me and my dog?
A.	Every dog would have two Standard classes to enter, their own level plus the one above, or in the case of Advanced dogs, their own level and the one below. Of course, all dogs could also enter any Open class subject to any schedule restrictions. Existing handlers and dogs eligible for Elementary would still be eligible for Elementary and Starters (but not Novice). Handlers who are currently out of Elementary under the existing Regulations would still be out of Elementary, but could enter Starters with a new dog and also Novice (but not Intermediate). A dog that is out of Elementary under the current Regulations would compete in Starters and Novice. A dog having won out of Starters under the current Regulations, i.e. that has won any standard class would compete in Novice and Intermediate. An existing Novice/Intermediate dog that had NOT won a Standard class would compete in Starters and Novice. An existing Novice/Intermediate dog that HAD won a standard class, i.e. that is out of starters under the current Regulations would still be out of Starters and would compete in Novice/Intermediate. A Senior dog under the current Regulations would still compete in Intermediate and Senior. An Advanced dog under the existing Regulations would compete in Senior and Advanced (but not Intermediate). The only dogs going back a class would be existing Novice dogs that have never won a Standard class.

North East Area Loses Rep

The Kennel Club has received the resignation from the Agility Liaison Committee of Mr. Jim Gregson. The other North East Member, Joanne Steward is unable to attend the Meeting - not without reason as she is due to have her baby any day now - thus leaving the North East Area without a representative.

Any club or handler for the North East Region who wishes to make any representation regarding the items on the Agenda for the next Agility Council Meeting next week, should contact either myself on tonygriffin@lineone.net or one of the other area representatives.

The Kennel Club will be writing to Clubs in the area asking for nominations to replace Mr. Gregson on the Council.

Additional Area Meeting Laid on for W. Mids

For anyone who is not yet aware, Steve Croxford and Dave Ray have agreed to hold an additional KC Area meeting in the West Midlands. The venue for the meeting is at The Old Swan, Montford Bridge, Shrewsbury, Shropshire SY4 1EB.

'Please support this meeting so that we can keep them happening in the future, said Emma Davis on The Agility Forum, 'and inform as many people as you can that this meeting is taking place especially if they don't subscribe to the magazines or have access to the Internet. Look forward to seeing you all there.

Directions to KC Midlands Area Meeting at
The Old Swan, Montford Bridge, Shrewsbury, Shropshire SY4 1EB.

From M6 North (Birmingham, Worcester, Stourbridge, Kidderminster)
Leave M6 at Junction 10 onto M54. *Continue along this (becomes A5) until you reach the roundabout at Shrewsbury (approx. 30 miles). Take your first exit continuing on the A5.
**Continue along the dual carriageway (A5) until it becomes a single carriageway (after a roundabout). Take the first exit right onto the B4380 Holyhead Road.
***Drive through the village, over the River Severn and the pub is immediately on your right.

From Oswestry
Get onto the A5 toward Shrewsbury and follow until just before the first roundabout at Shrewsbury (approx. 11 miles) and take the left turn onto the B4380 Holyhead Road and follow from *** above.

From Church Stretton (A49 North)
When you reach the main roundabout at Shrewsbury (services and garden centre on your left), take the second exit onto the A5 West. Follow from ** above

From Bridgnorth (A458 North)
Turn left just before the roundabout at Shrewsbury taking you down the slip road onto the A5. Follow from ** above.

From Stafford, Cannock, Wolverhampton etc.
Get onto the M54 and head West towards Telford and Shrewsbury. Then follow directions from * above.

From Whitchurch (A49 South)
Follow until you reach Shrewsbury. Take your second exit off the roundabout. Straight across the small roundabout. The next roundabout is the junction with the A5, take the second exit carrying straight onto the A5 West and then follow the directions from * above.

From A53 South
As the directions from A49, but take your first exit off the roundabout when you reach Shrewsbury.

The Agility Warrant

The Kennel Club has announced the introduction of the Agility Warrant as from the 1July 2004. The Warrant rewards competitiveness and consistency and should be achievable by a majority of dogs. It will enable the owner of a dog, obtaining 200 points or more, to apply for the warrant, and to add the letters ‘AW’ after the dog’s name on entry forms and in catalogues.

‘An Agility Warrant will be issued on application by the registered owner at the time of qualification in respect of a dog that has obtained 200 points in standard agility and jumping classes at Championship and Open Shows. At least 50 points (25%) must be gained in agility (as opposed to jumping) classes. Points will be awarded at any level but may not be gained in any part of the Championship class. Points will also only be awarded where the dog has obtained a clear round within the course time. Points awarded will be as follows:-

Points will also be awarded for clear rounds within the course time as follows:-

Where less than 10 places are awarded in any class a competitor obtaining a clear round not in the places will be awarded the points applicable for a clear round in that class, i.e. 2 points for an agility class and 1 point for a jumping class.

It's your voice at The Kennel Club

Election of Representatives

Changes to Agility Eligibility & Schedules of Classes in 2007

New Principles
These issues, and others, were considered in detail and the new structure has been developed with the intention of bringing competitions up to date and to form the basis for future development. The new Agility Eligibility and Schedule of Classes will reflect the following principles:

The New Regulations H(1)(A)6 - 9.

Kennel Cough Forces SW Meeting Changes

Next South West Area Meeting Cancelled

No Midlands or South East Area Meeting

Steve Croxford Success

Anni Telford Resigns from Council

February 2005 Council Meeting

Date of First Council Meeting of 2005 Announced

NE Region Representation

Consultation Process for Proposals to Amend KC ‘H’ Regs

In response to feedback received by the Kennel Club and Agility Liaison Council Representatives in respect of the recently proposed amendments to the ‘H’ Regulations, a clear timetable for full and detailed consultation has been established.

Agility Schedule Regulation Amendment

At its meeting of 6 July 2004, the General Committee agreed the following changes to the 'H' Regulations. Amendments are highlighted in yellow, and effective immediately to assist Societies to hold more classes without the need for Kennel Club permission each time:-

A Message from Steve Croxford

KC Rewrites Agility Rule Book

Questions & Answers

North East Area Loses Rep

Additional Area Meeting Laid on for W. Mids

The Agility Warrant

It's your voice at The Kennel Club

Election of Representatives

Changes to Agility Eligibility & Schedules of Classes in 2007

New Principles These issues, and others, were considered in detail and the new structure has been developed with the intention of bringing competitions up to date and to form the basis for future development. The new Agility Eligibility and Schedule of Classes will reflect the following principles:

The New Regulations H(1)(A)6 - 9.

Kennel Cough Forces SW Meeting Changes

Next South West Area Meeting Cancelled

No Midlands or South East Area Meeting

Steve Croxford Success

Anni Telford Resigns from Council

February 2005 Council Meeting

Date of First Council Meeting of 2005 Announced

NE Region Representation

Consultation Process for Proposals to Amend KC ‘H’ Regs

In response to feedback received by the Kennel Club and Agility Liaison Council Representatives in respect of the recently proposed amendments to the ‘H’ Regulations, a clear timetable for full and detailed consultation has been established.

Agility Schedule Regulation Amendment

At its meeting of 6 July 2004, the General Committee agreed the following changes to the 'H' Regulations. Amendments are highlighted in yellow, and effective immediately to assist Societies to hold more classes without the need for Kennel Club permission each time:-

A Message from Steve Croxford

KC Rewrites Agility Rule Book

Questions & Answers

North East Area Loses Rep

Additional Area Meeting Laid on for W. Mids

The Agility Warrant

New Principles
These issues, and others, were considered in detail and the new structure has been developed with the intention of bringing competitions up to date and to form the basis for future development. The new Agility Eligibility and Schedule of Classes will reflect the following principles: