42nd AAC SANCTIONED AGILITY TRIAL

42nd AAC SANCTIONED AGILITY TRIAL

May 1-3, 2009

* 1 Ring * Indoors On Dirt * Electronic Timing *

Location: McCann Professional Dog Trainers ~ Heated, Indoor Facility
929 Brock Road, Flamborough (Hamilton), ON L9H 5E4

Opens: March 27, 2009 -- Closes: April 17, 2009

Ontario Judges:
Billie McLean, Sandra Esford, Mike Bita,
Sharon Ransom & Sandy MacDavid

35 Rounds Offered:
Open to Starters, Advanced & Masters: Steeplechase (3)
Starters: Standard (5), Jumpers (2), Gamblers (1), Snooker (1)
Advanced: Standard (5), Jumpers (2), Gamblers (1), Snooker (1)
Masters: Standard (6), Jumpers (3), Gamblers (3), Snooker (1), Team (1)

Trial Secretary: Sandy MacDavid
RR2 – 925 Concession 5 W, Flamborough, ON L0R 2H2
Tel: 905-659-6666 Website: www.actonagility.com

THIS IS A LIMITED TRIAL

Start Times – All 3 Days (Estimated)
Building Access 7:15AM
Registration 7:30AM
Measurement 7:30AM
1st Walkthrough/Briefing 7:50AM
First Dog on the Line 8:00AM

NOTICE TO COMPETITORS:

This test is being held under the Agility Association of Canada Inc. (AAC) Rules. Exhibitors, through submission of entry, acknowledge that they are knowledgeable of the AAC Rules and Regulations, to include but not limited to the following: -This test is open to all dogs being at least 18 months of age, including purebred and non-purebred, except bitches in season, dogs suffering from any deformity, injury or illness that may affect the dog’s physical or mental performance, or dogs exhibiting signs of aggression towards people or other dogs.

-No leads, collars, food or toys or other training aids/devices shall be permitted on the course at any time (this includes in your pockets).

-There shall be no refunds for acts of god, missed runs, entries withdrawn after the closing date or in the event the dog is absent on the day of the trial. Refunds for in season or injured dogs (with, and only with a vet note) withdrawn after the closing date and before the 1st day of the trial will be refunded as future runs. No refunds will be given for any reason once the trial day has started.

-If the dog and/or handler are dismissed from competition, regardless of the reason for such dismissal, there will be no refunds given.

-Any handler who is found to abuse a dog will be disqualified and reported to the AAC. -All competitors participate in the events at their own risk. The General Agreement must be signed in order to comply with AAC’s acceptance and entrance to this trial.

-Unless competing in the ring or using the warm-up jumps, ALL DOGS MUST BE ON LEASH and BE UNDER CONTROL AT ALL TIMES. Everyone is responsible to ensure that his or her dog is behaving correctly or you and your dog will be asked to leave the venue

– no refunds will be given. You must clean up after your dog, if you don’t, future entries will be refused. -There will be no equipment familiarization. An outside warm-up area with 2 single jumps will be provided. No other equipment or training device can to be utilized on the show grounds the day of the trial.

-Same day move-ups will be accepted. Move ups from one day another will only be permitted if brought to the attention of the trial secretary before the end of the trial on the day your title was earned and provided that the trial day is not already full.

-We reserve the right to change the running order or start times at any time.

CLASS DESCRIPTIONS:

AAC Starters Class: The starters class shall be for dogs not having earned the Agility Dog of Canada (ADC) title. A dog must achieve 3 clear Starter Standard rounds under 2 different judges to be awarded the ADC title.

AAC Advanced Class: The advanced class shall be for dogs having earned the Agility Dog of Canada (ADC) title, but that have not yet earned the title of Advanced Agility Dog of Canada (AADC). A dog must achieve 3 clear Advanced Standard rounds under 2 different judges to be awarded the AADC title.
AAC Masters Class: The Master Class shall be for dogs having earned the Advanced Agility Dog of Canada (AADC) title. To be awarded the Master Agility Dog of Canada (MADC) title by the AAC, a dog must achieve 3 clear Master Standard rounds under 2 different judges.
Steeplechase: is a class offered at one level, but open to all dogs, (Starters, Advanced and Masters compete together). It is a fast moving course consisting of jumps, tire, tunnels, weave poles and an a-frame. 10 qualifying runs earn a Masters Steeplechase Dog of Canada title.

Games: Gamblers, Snooker and Jumpers are required at all levels for ATChC progression: Starters, Advanced and Masters. Progression from one level to the next is as follows: Movement into Advanced Games from Starters level games requires two qualifying scores, under 2 different judges, in the Starters game to move to that Advanced Game. The Starters Games Dog of Canada title requires 2 Q’s in each of the 3 games at the Starters level.

Movement into Masters games from Advanced level games requires three qualifying scores, under 2 different judges in the Advanced Game to move to that Masters game and Masters requires four qualifying scores (under 2 different judges) in each of the 3 games. Team progression: 2 Starters Q’s (under 2 different judges), 3 Advanced Q’s (under 2 different judges) and 4 Master’s Q’s (under 2 different judges) earn the Team title of MTRDC.

AAC Challenge: Only those dogs competing at the AAC Master Standard level are eligible to enter.

AAC Veterans Class: Veterans class is for dogs 7 years of age and older or dogs 5 years of age and older who have been competing in the Specials Agility Class for a minimum of 1 year.

AAC Specials Class: Specials class is open to all dogs. A dog entered in Special Classes may move to the Veteran Classes. A dog may no longer compete in the Regular Starters, Advanced & Masters titling classes once entered at an official trial in any of the Veteran or Special agility classes. Dogs moving into Veterans & Specials from Regular classes take their titles with them (i.e. they move laterally).

ROSETTES & RIBBONS:
In each of the Standard and Games rounds, ribbons will be awarded 1st to 4th in each height division. In each of the Team Relay rounds, ribbons will be awarded 1st to 4th in the Mini and Open divisions. Qualifying ribbons will be awarded to all dogs that achieve a qualifying score in any class.
We have Title Ribbons!

MEASURING OF DOGS:
All competing dogs must be registered with the AAC and have a valid Dog Identification Card in order to compete. Dogs cannot compete if they have not been issued an ID Card. An application for an ID card can be downloaded from www.aac.ca. Dogs under 2 years of age or anyone that has forgotten their ID Card must be measured. Measuring is done at 7:30am only.

ACCOMMODATIONS:
The following places will accept well-mannered dogs in crates. Please respect hotel property and ensure that you clean up after your dogs. Dogs must be well behaved and leashed. Any complaints and you will be asked to leave.

Hotels/Motels
Comfort Inn – Burlington (905) 639-1700 (20kms) Comfort Inn - Cambridge (519) 658-6979 (26 kms)
Motel 6 – West Burlington/Hamilton (Cheapest – book online) (28kms)
Summer Camping
Camping at Valens Conservation Area – Cambridge 1-888-319-HRCA (22kms) or contact McCann directly for RV’s to stay onsite.

FOOD: Bring your own or Tim Horton’s & Wendy’s at the junction of Hwy 5 & 6, just North of the 403 or
Breezy Corners Restaurant at Hwy 6 South & Carlisle Rd/Concession 8 East.

VET: Local Vet during business hours – Clappison's Veterinary Services – 780 Hwy 6 (905) 659-8005
After hours: Halton/Wentworth Emergency Clinic - 505 King St East, Hamilton (905) 529-1004
Or Burgess Veterinary Emergency Clinic - 775 Woodview Road. Burlington, ON L7N 3S1 (905) 637-8111

CRATING: Crating in your vehicle, outside or inside the venue on the dirt – please do not crate on the cement walkway.
Venue crating area is limited – please conserve space.

PARKING: Please park in the area provided. RV’s must contact McCann’s.

SMOKING: No Smoking on McCann property. You can smoke in your vehicle.

DIRECTIONS:
From Hwy 401: Take exit 299 Hwy 6 South towards Valens Conservation area – Go 10 kms south on 6 then turn right onto Road 97 – Go 0.4 km then turn left on Brock Road (504/4) – Go 7.5 kms to 929 Brock Road.From Hwy 403: Exit Hwy 6 North – Go 3 kms north on 6 then turn left on Dundas (5) – Go 7 kms on Dundas to Brock Road (504/4) and turn right – Go north on Brock for 5 kms to 929 Brock Road.