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Class No. |
Description |
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Class 9 |
Medium Agility 5, 6, 7 |
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Class 8 |
Small Agility 5, 6, 7 |
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Class 24 |
Large Jumping 1, 2 |
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Class 19 |
Large Jumping Grade 4 |
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Class 14 |
Medium Jumping 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 |
On Sunday Anne McBride will judge:-
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Class No. |
Description |
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Class 27 |
Large Agility 6, 7 |
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Class 28 |
Medium Agility 5, 6, 7 |
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Class 39 |
Small Jumping 1, 2, 3, 4 |
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Class 40 |
Medium Jumping 1, 2, 3, 4 |
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Class 45 |
Large Jumping Grade 5 |
In the revised ring plan sent out with the Running Orders, Class 1 Large Agility 1, 2 & 3 has been missed out, but is still the first class in Ring 1 on Saturday.
Source: Morag Kelly - Show Secretary (26/04/07)
Camping for the Lansdown show on 23-24 June is now full as of midnight on 24 April 2007.
Source: Julian Krautmann (26/04/07)
The Working BSD Society has secured the weekend of 26-27 April for their 2008 Agility show which, once again, will be held at Newbury Showground, Berkshire.
The COmmittee would like to thank everyone for their input and positive comments about their recent show, which took place on the 31 March/1 April 2007. They have listened to all critiques and have taken steps to ensure that any problems encountered over the two days will be ironed out for 2008. The only part we have no control over is the weather. We just hope that the high winds we experienced this year will not be a problem next time!
They will, of course, be looking for Judges and Ring Managers so would be pleased to hear from anyone interested in undertaking either of these roles. They would also be delighted to hear from any Club that would be prepared to undertake ring duties on either of the two days. We can offer an excellent package for any Club offering their services. Interested parties for any of the above should be directed to: agility@wbsds.org.uk
On the Agility Forum, Helen Fletch, Chairperson of WBSDS, stated 'It is perhaps worth noting that both the Working BSD Society and The Belgian Shepherd Dog Association of GB are currently working together to send a team to the BSD Agility World Championships in Le Touquet in May 2007. However, although both organisations have run agility shows recently, we would point out that these events are not linked in any way and that apart from the BSD WC there is no other connection between us. We hope that the above will clear any confusion that may have arisen. '
Source: Helen Fletcher Chairperson (26/04/07)
All Vallhund people are invited to a fun event at Wrayfield Farm, near Stotfold, just off the A1 in North Hertfordshire (Postcode SG5 4NR) 30 June from 10am – 4pm. Come and have a go at agility and meet up with other Vallhund handlers.
The schedule of events is:-
10am Beginners Agility class for those who have never done agility)
11am Intermediate agility class (for those who have done a little)
12pm BBQ lunch – please bring your own meat and drinks!
1pm Competition class (brush up on your skills)
2pm Newbies competition (beginners and intermediate)
3pm Old pro’s competition (regular competitors)
There will be fun prizes in the competitions and Vallhund merchandise will be available all day from the Vallhund Shop.
Entry fees to cover expenses: £2 SVS members and £4 non-members.
There will also be microchipping for just £10 per dog.
Visit www.dalysdogs.co.uk for more information and directions or ring Sally on mobile: 07905 094308 to book your place.
Camping
is now full at the RVA DTS 3-day show (15-17 June 2007).
Source: Teresa Stretton RVA Show Sec(23/04/07)
There is a mistake on the Lewes Ring Guide. In Ring 2, Class 5 should read Small Agility Combined 1- 2 and 3 and Class 6 should read Medium Agility Combined 1- 2 and 3. In Ring 3, Class 2 should read Small Jumping Combined 1- 2 and 3 and Class 5 should read Medium Jumping Combined 1-2 and 3. Apologisies for the mistake. An amended ring guide can be downloaded from http://bcbuddies.org
Source: Val Clark (21/04/07)
Please be advised that there is an error on the show dates on some of the entry forms that went out for the Orchard Events Agility Show at Knebworth Country Park on 6-7 May. The actual show dates should read Sunday, 6 May and Monday, 7 May, 2007. If anyone has any problems, please phone Rosemary on: tel. 01462 712763. Apologisies for this error.
Source: Rosemary Stowers (21/04/07)
A
new sport, aptly named, Jetty Dogs is being introduced at the All About
Dogs show at Brentford (Essex) on 12-13 May 2007. It challenges the dogs to
dash down a specially built 42ft canine runway and jump headlong into a
large portable swimming pool. The longest distance jumped wins. Dogs,
handlers and spectators really enjoy the excitement of this spectacular
sport and all love to watch the speeding dogs having a great time.
They equally enjoy the antics of owners who just can’t quite convince their
best friends to make that first jump (NO coercion or force is allowed, of
course).
Roy Dyer, Show Director, of All About Dogs, said 'I am delighted to be able to offer DockDogs the opportunity and the facilities to bring this exciting dog sport to Britain. It is a huge canine sport and very popular in the USA.'
Some of America’s top DockDogs trainers will be there to help get the biggest jumps and splashes from the daring dogs. The event will also be the debut of the first official UK club to the sport, East Midlands JettyDogs, featuring Jumpin’ Jack Splash. Jack is a black Flatcoat Retriever from Lincolnshire, who holds the European record with a 21 foot jump. Perhaps your dog can try to beat him!
Tom Kennedy, Founder of Chicagoland DockDogs, said, 'This is a dog sport that does not require extensive training and rules. The dogs run… jump…and have fun! I am sure once the people overseas experience just how much fun JettyDogs is, word will quickly spread and it will become a very popular activity for dog owners whether they have sporting dogs or house pets.'
Kennedy also noted; 'We have been working towards the debut of DockDogs overseas for a while now and The All About Dogs Show is the perfect Venue to do so.'
Prizes are awarded to all dogs that jump. Be it one foot, or twenty. All breeds, sizes, and mixes welcomed. Dogs compete against those of their own ability. Come and see this exciting new sport that has thrilled thousands in North America or even better bring your dog and be a part of the Debut of JettyDogs!
For more information or information on how to pre-register, please contact: All About Dogs, Brentwood, Essex. Tel. 01277-226624. Web site: http://www.allaboutdogs.org.uk
If
you are at a loose end this weekend and want to enjoy some agility at
a great venue in the warm sunshine, the UK Agility Prested Hall Spring
Spectacular Agility show is still taking entries. If you are a current UKA
member, just bring your UKA numbers with you. If you are not a UKA member
yet, all you need to do is turn up on the day and do a 'Try Before You Buy'
membership. Please come along to the secretary’s tent in the morning to
enter.
Prested Hall is a 3-star hotel in Kelvedon, Essex CO5 9EE. It has an adjacent leisure centre which is open for competitors to use in between runs within the Prested Halls terms and conditions during the show. There is a restaurant, swimming pool, sauna, beautician and masseuse. You may use their restaurant and swim at the guest rate of £5.00. For any treatments, please contact them direct and make an appointment in advance. There will be a Quiz Night on Saturday at 7.30pm and the Prested Hall Leisure Centre bar, which is near to the agility field, will be open for the evening.
The show opens at 8:00am. Rings will be open for walking at 8:15am. Briefing begins at 8:30am and Judging starts at 8:45am;
Saturday
is a heat of the Royal Canin UK Agility Grand Prix. The top 3 dogs from
each height over the 4 levels will qualify for the Grand Prix final.
See the schedule for further rules. The top three will be announced as soon
as all the agility classes are finished. There will be prizes for
the top 3
available.
Camping places are available for those who want to stay overnight. Book in at the Show Secretary's tent when you arrive.
Source: Greg Derrett (19/04/07)
There is a change of judge at the Haslemere & District Dog Training Club show on Saturday, 28 April. Val Phillips has very sadly had to pull out of judging there this year. Lesley Olden has very kindly offered to take her place and will now be judging Grades 6 & 7 Combined Jumping Large (Part 2).
Source: Becky Layphries - Haslemere Show Secretary (18/04/07)
While
browsing the Agilitynet archive, Dave Roberts came across the Founding
History article, written by Peter Lewis. Much to Dave's surprise, he
discovered that agility had been invented by Peter Meanwell and members of
his own club at the request of the Kennel Club some thirty years ago. Peter
Meanwell and members of LGDS & ABTS spent many a night at the Pyewipe Inn,
planning the demonstration and then building the equipment at the green
club house which is still there. Dave was actually a member of the club at
that time, doing Obedience with my Doberman. He didn’t even know anything
about the birth of agility right in his own backyard.
After looking further into the founding history, Dave discovered that neither the late Peter Meanwell nor his Club ever received any official recognition - or thanks - for creating this internationally enjoyed dog sport. Being a proud Lincoln boy, Dave decided to do something about it. He approached the Club to see if they could hold a show to celebrate the 30th year of agility to which they agreed.
Thus the 30th Anniversary show was born. It is to be held on the weekend 29-30 September 2007 at the Lincolnshire Showground as, unfortunately the Local Council blocked the Club from using its training ground where it all began. What a shame! In any case, several of the original Lincoln team, Kevin Foster, Stuart Gillham, Chris Bell and Fred Welham from Yorkshire will be honoured at the show. Trophies will be given up to third place in all classes.
As Lincoln GSD only has a small Agility section - the majority of members do Obedience and Working Trials - Dave is hoping that other clubs and individuals will chip in to help run the show and even sponsor a class or two to celebrate the occasion. Trade stands are also most welcome.
If you are interested in putting something back into the sport via this show, Dave Roberts (Show Secretary) on tel. 01522-824049 or email: daveroberts_283@fsmail.net or Steve Osbourne (Show Manager) on tel. 01522-703352 or email: soco4547@ntlworld.com (17/04/07)
UK Agility have announced another new show, run by H J Agility which will be held at Kidlington, near Oxford, on Sunday, 17 June.
Hazel Horobin who started the club eleven years ago said, 'We thought it was time to give something back to Agility so hence the show.'
She continued, 'Stratfield Brake Sports Ground is a large place in a good location. It is very easy to get to from M40. A34 and A40 and has lots of walks and space to exercise the dogs. The parking is good as well not far away from the rings. I’m afraid there isn’t any camping this year but, if all goes well and we hold the show next year, I will be working on it.'
H J Agility is based at a place called Bunkers Hill, just north of Kidlington, Oxford. Things have grown in the last couple of years and now they have some some very enthusiastic members. competing at shows so watch out for those purple t-shirts!
The schedule can be found on Agilitynet. For any questions, email Hazel Horrobin at Hazel@hetom.go-plus.net
MAY 2007
Due
to an increase in entry numbers at their show on 2-3 June 2007, Wye Valley
DTC have made the following changes to judges and added an eighth ring on
Saturday
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Class |
Description |
Judge |
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Class 2 |
Grade 2 Large Agility |
Graham Taylor |
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Class 6 |
Grade 2 Large Jumping |
Marie-Louise Parker |
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Class 10 |
Large Combined 1-7 Agility (Parts 1 & 2) |
Graham Taylor |
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Class 10 |
Large Combined 1-7 Agility (Part 3) |
Heather Lee |
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Class 10 |
Large Combined 1-7 Agility (Part 4) |
Amanda Melville-Love |
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Class 11 |
Comb 1-7 Small Agility |
Heather Lee |
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Class 12 |
Comb 1-7 Medium Agility |
Heather Lee |
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Class 14 |
Comb 1-7 Medium Helter Skelter |
Graham Wills |
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Class 18 |
Grade 2 Large Agility |
Marilyn Wiseham |
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Class 20 |
Grade 4/5 Large Agility |
Mark Douglas |
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Class 21 |
Grade 6/7 Large Agility |
Mark Douglas |
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Class 22 |
Grade 2 Large Jumping |
Mike Haines |
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Class 25 |
Grade 6/7 Large Jumping |
Marie Hembrow |
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Class 26 |
Large Comb 1-7 Jumping (Parts 1, 2 & 3) |
Cynthia Brealey |
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Class 26 |
Large Comb 1-7 Jumping (Part 4) |
Mike Haines |
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Class 30 |
Combined 1-7 Medium C/Jumping |
Marie Hembrow |
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Class 31 |
Combined 1-7 Small Agility |
Mark Douglas |
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Class 32 |
Combined 1-7 Medium Agility |
Mark Douglas |
Agility Aid sent the running orders out yesterday (21 May). Please also remember there is a new access route to the venue.
Source: Gill Alcorn - Show Secretary (22/05/07)
Following
the successful re-siting of the BATS show at Luton on 19 May, Watford
Agility Club has decided to use the same venue for its show on 23 June
2007. Please note the show is now still on Luton Regional Sports ground but
on the Lothair Road Recreation Ground. Entry is via Butterfield Green
Road. For those with sat navs, the post code is LU2 8DD. New directions
will be included with the running orders.
Source: Penny Cockerill (21/05/07)
Show Secretary Shelley Christmas has emailed to say that they have lost the use of the No. 1 rugby pitch at the Norwich Rugby Football Club for their show on Saturday, 14 & Sunday, 15 July 2007. The show, however, will go ahead in the usual format. The only difference is it will be a slightly longer walk to the club house for cooked breakfasts and the bar!
For those who are hungry upon arrival, hot meals and other refreshments will be available on the Friday evening in addition to the usual Saturday and Sunday service.
If anyone has any questions, please call Shelley on tel. 01263-511306
Source: Shelley Christmas (21/05/07)
For all those competitors attending the show at Newton Heath on 16-17 June, please be advised that the judge for the Champ classes (all sizes) has changed to Kate Howard.
Source: Pauline Baltes (21/05/07)
The WBSDS and Dartford are
delighted to announce that they have been selected to host a KC Olympia ABC
Agility Qualifying Heat at their show on 15th & 16th September 2007. Due to
public demand we have decided to not combine classes 9 and 10 but to leave
class 9 as Special ABC agility - Combined Large Grades 1 to 4, and make
Class 10 Grades 1 to 7 (as opposed to 5, 6 and 7 only as it was before) and
therefore Class 10 IS NOW the KC Olympia ABC Agility Qualifying heat. ABC
handlers (Grades 1 to 4) will be able to enter both Classes 9 and 10 if
they wish but they must count each run as one of their "maximum of 4 runs
per dog per day".
The entry form has been changed to enable me to know who entered when. Any
entries received by handlers who have already entered Class 9 will be
contacted over the next two week period, by either phone or email, and
given the chance to change their entry.
Source: June Le Fevre - Secretary - WBSDS (17/05/07)
Chippenham AC will not be holding a Kennel Club Olympia ABC Agility qualifying heat in September 2007. Newton Heath DTC has now arranged for this heat to be hosted by Dartford DTC (in conjunction with the Working Belgian Shepherd Society) at their forthcoming agility show on 15-16 September 2007.
Source: Mavis Sherwin - ABC Administrator & Co-ordinator Newton Heath DTC (16/05/07)
For
al those going to the Colchester DAC show this Saturday, 19 May, please see
the below announcement from the Highway Office. You will need to allow
extra time to your journey for this road closure. If the diversion
leads you through Colchester central instead of the A12, it is estimated
that it should take you about ten minutes longer first thing in the
morning. The venue postcode is C03 8PB should you wish to find an
alternative route.
What's Happening Now?
Work to install the new bridge will take place between 17 and 20 May.
In order for the works to be carried out safely, it will be necessary to
close the A12 between Spring Lane Interchange (Junction 27) and the Crown
Interchange (Junction 29) overnight and at offpeak periods.
The dates and times of the closures are:
The A12 will be open in between these times but there may be single lane closures and ispeed in limits in force during these periods.
In order to reduce disruption to road users in the future, the Highways Agency will also be using the opportunity of the A12 closures to undertake maintenance work on the Boxted and Severalls Road bridges nearby.
The Highways office website is: http://www.highways.gov.uk/roads/projects/4190.aspx
Source: Donna Hurlock - CDAC Show Committee Member (14/05/07)
As
many of you may be aware there are some problems with the running orders
for Waldridge Fell May Agility Show at Redcar. If you would like your
running orders emailed to you, please contact Fiona Holdsworth,
Chairperson WFDTS privately on
actadog@aol.com. Apologies for any inconvenience caused.
Source: Fiona Holdsworth (12/05/07)
June
Richardson sheepishly admits, 'I seem to have got my knickers twisted when
creating the Pairs Entry Form, and gone into numbers fatigue.'
The pairs classes for Tuesday should read:-
3 Large Grades 1-2
8 Large Grade 6
23 Small Grades 1-7 (This one was mistakenly listed under Wednesday)
The Pairs classes for Wednesday should read:-
32 Large Grades 3-5 (mistakenly listed as Small 1-7)
42 Medium Grades 1-7
At least Friday - and the schedule - were correct! A revised version will be appearing on Agilitynet soon.
Source: June Richardson (05/05/07)
The
schedules should be arriving now for those who went last year. They are
also available on the DiN web-site
www.dogsinneedagility.com,
and it should also be live on iSS later today. Although the schedule does
say limited camping, this is just a precaution and there is no need to
panic. There are more spaces available this year than we used last year.
iSS received their first postal entry this morning - and their first card from the Post Office for underpayment of postage. Please, please, please check your postage before sending off your entry. If you use a large envelope, a normal stamp will not cover it. If you use a lot of entry forms, the weight may go over. If in doubt, wack another stamp on.
If you are likely to be leaving home before the ring cards are posted out (estimated date 28-29 July (The Agility Club weekend) then please note this fact on the Header Form, where you enter your return address, and iSS will hold your cards for you.
Thank you, and see you there
Source: June Richardson (04/05/07)
Camping
at Tuffley Alternativeand an easy five minute walk from the Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust Centre at Slimbridge. We are lead to believe that it is very nice. The web address is www.tudorcaravanpark.co.uk
Source: Gary Woodham (04/05/07)
This is a message for all Scottish handlers who compete in Scotland. AS you probably know, the 2007 Scottish Dog of the Year (SDoY) competition started officially on 1 January 2007. The final, which will be judged by Christine Robson, will be held at the Scottish Kennel Club (SKC) show in August. This year it has been decided that it will be for dogs of all sizes - Large, Medium and Small - in Grades 6 & 7 only.
To recap the rules are:-
Handlers must live in Scotland
Points will be gained by dogs competing in Grades 6 & 7
The points will come from the first graded Agility (grades 6 & 7) on the schedule of a Scottish show.
If there are no graded classes it will be the first Agility class that grades 6 & 7 compete in.
Only one class per day, as above
The first 10 handlers in the Large size gain points. 10 points for the first placed handler to 1 point for the tenth placed handler
The first 6 handlers in both Medium and Small sizes gain points. 6 points to the first placed handler and 1 point to the sixth placed handler
The top 20 placed large dogs/handlers and the top 6 placed Medium and Small dogs/handlers will be invited to compete in the final which is held at the SKC show in August
The start date for 2007 was the 1 January 2007 and the cut of date will be the 5 August 2007(Kingdom of Fife show)
Peter Elms said 'This is the premier Final in Scotland which handlers and dogs in the lower grades should want to aspire to. If anyone wishes to contact me, feel free to email me on peter
The
Internet has come into its own whether it be in times of crisis such as the spring floods or
foot and mouth crisis or just the everyday cut and thrust of agility life. The Net is a fast
and efficient way of keeping people informed about the little changes as well as the big ones.
We rely on your goodwill and input to keep Agilitynet up to date so
Aylesbury
CTS are pleased to announce that they have found a new venue for their 2007 Open Agility Show -
without any sheep or grain driers! The show will be going ahead over the weekend of 4-5 August
at Ashley Green (just off A41 near Berkhampsted). 
Camping
at Easter Celebration is full. Everyone who didn't get camping will either be contacted or your
entries will be returned, if that's what you requested.
Due to the fact
that the Dashin' Dogs online show processing system has not been completed in time to accept
entries for their Easter show, they have put temporary measures into effect to at least allow
competitors to pay for their entries and camping using Paypal.
Due to a double
booking by Luton Borough Council, BATS have moved the site of their 2007 show. It is still on
part of the Luton Regional Sports Centre, but the address is now Lothair Road Recreational
Ground, Butterfield Green Road, Stopsley, Luton LU2 8XX. Competitors will get new
directions with 
Good news for
people planning on go
Due
to a delay in securing a venue, Godmanchester DTC admits to being a little late in promoting
its 2 day show on 12 - 13 May 2007. They are now up and running (puff puff) and would like
competitors to know that the show will be held at Littleport, just north of Ely. The
schedule should be ready on the Godmanchester web site early next week.
If
you are at Easter Celebration, you can look up details of your ring party by downloading the
The
Easter Dog Vegas show has attracted visitors from as far away as Holland. In fact,
Agility Toppers, have booked a stand there, selling lots of doggie embroidered tops, agility
prints and badges.
Unfortunately
the line that should read Owners/Handlers telephone number has been missed off the entry
form. If you are not camping, would you please just write your phone number somewhere on the
form. It can go on the back if there’s no room on the front. Sorry for the inconvenience. N
As stated in
the May 2007 Woodside schedule, each dog can only be entered in a maximum of three classes per
day. On 15 Marcy, Sue Mallabar said that she made approx 50 phone calls to people who had
entered four classes on one day either due to Champ or ABC classes. If anyone out there thinks
they may have done that as well, could you please contact Sue to rectify the situation. Her
contact details are on the front page of the schedule. Thanks in anticipation.
Natasha
Davis has had to withdraw from her judging appointment at the Scottish Border Collie Club Ch.
Agility Show on 22 April 2007. Richard Dowsland has kindly agreed to take her place.
There
will be a minutes silence in memory of Rena Dragonetti at the Mid Downs DAC Show on Saturday, 3
March at 11.00am. There is the ring plan of the Saturday show on the club's new
Just
to let you know that camping at Tunbridge Wells show in May is now full.
Because
of exceptionally high entries, Fair City DTC is adding a sixth ring to
their show on both days (12-13 May) this year. Huge thanks to our two
reserve judges Fiona MacCunn & Anne McBride for stepping in to judge at the
last minute.