ARMBAND DISTRIBUTION and the DOGS TO BE MEASURED LIST
Trial secretaries should continue to separate armbands of those who need measuring from self-service check-in so that the armband is not distributed until such time that the dog either gets a measurement or the exhibitor advises that a valid jump height card exists. The exhibitor does not have to show the card; they simply have to ask for their armband stating that they currently have a valid measurement. 

If an entry form comes in with no jump height card notification attached (e.g. none of the boxes are checked or a form without the boxes is used), please place the dog on the club’s Dogs To Be Measured List report until such time that the exhibitor states otherwise. In this manner, the responsibility is upon the exhibitor to communicate that a card exists or they must get their dog measured.

Please realize these processes help protect the exhibitor by reminding them a measurement may be needed.

If your dog is under the age of two years as of the trial’s date: One (1) temporary measurement is required. Once measured, be sure to retain the Agility Measurement Form yellow copy and check “My dog has a Temporary Jump Height Form” box, otherwise your dog needs to be measured. If your dog turns two years of age or is older as of the trial’s date, your temporary measurement expires on their 2nd birthday and your dog needs to be measured.

If your dog is the age of two years or older as of the trial’s date: A minimum of two (2) permanent measurements are required. If both permanent measurements place your dog into the same jump height class, the AKC office will issue you a permanent card. If not, then a third measurement is required to determine the dog’s jump height class. Until such time that you have received all required measurements for a permanent jump height card, check the “My dog needs to be measured” box. Upon arrival at the trial, you must check to see if there is a Volunteer Measuring Official and/or an Agility Field Rep. present to perform official measurements. If not, and you posses a yellow copy of the Agility Measurement Form from a previous measurement, then your armband may be picked up during Check-In in lieu of being measured by the judge of record. Once you have received your permanent card from the AKC office, check the “My dog has a Permanent Jump Height Card” box on all future entry forms. 

Exception to the 2 permanent measurement requirement: If your dog measures over 22 inches at the withers, you have the option of selecting the “Over 22” Reqst Perm” box at the top left corner of the Agility Measurement Form to receive a permanent jump height card from AKC after a single measurement. If you do so, please also sign below the checkbox. By doing so, you are giving up your right to have a 2nd measurement performed on your dog in the future; however, you are not giving up your right to have the challenge measurement process performed in the future. Once you have received your permanent card from the AKC office, check the “My dog has a Permanent Jump Height Card” box on all future entry forms.
 

Yes, it's true! Effective January 1, 2010, exhibitors are no longer required to provide proof to Trial Secretaries that their dog has a valid jump height card as part of the check-in process. Furthermore, this change eliminates the need for a copy of the jump height card to be submitted with an entry form. 

If a dog is measured by an AKC Field Representative or Volunteer Measuring Official (VMO) and is now eligible to jump in a lower height class, the measurement is effective immediately for any future runs, including any runs (regular or preferred class) which have not yet occurred on the same day that the measurement is recorded. This immediate action does not apply to measurements taken as part of completing the challenge measurement process.

A new section has been added at the top right of the entry form whereas the exhibitor shall designate whether their dog needs to be on the Club’s Dogs To Be Measured List by simply checking one of the three available options:

• My dog needs to be measured
• My dog has a Temporary Jump Height Form
• My dog has a Permanent Jump Height Card

Revisions to the Regulations for Agility Trials
Effective January 1, 2010

• This insert is issued as a supplement to the Regulations for Agility Trials (.pdf 27K)

Yes, each dog may go through the challenge process once after the age of two (2) years, if requested by the owner. (Any dogs under the age of two (2) years are also eligible for a challenge measurement.)

When filling out the entry form, there is a new section at the top of the form for exhibitors to designate whether your dog has a valid jump height card or if your dog needs to be measured. Please check the appropriate box so that the Trial Secretary knows whether to include your dog on the Dogs To Be Measured List. It is no longer required that you submit a copy of your dog’s jump height card with your entry form or show it during day of show check-in.

If your dog has been measured by an AKC Field Representative or Volunteer Measuring Official (VMO) and is now eligible to jump in a lower height class, the measurement is effective immediately including any runs (regular or preferred class) which have not yet occurred on the same day that the measurement is recorded. This immediate action does not apply to measurements taken as part of completing the challenge measurement process. Dogs who measure into a higher jump height have always been required to be moved immediately.

The jump height card challenge process replicates the original measurement steps. A minimum of two (2) challenge measurements are required. If both challenge measurements place your dog into the same jump height class, then you will be issued a new permanent card from the AKC office. If the two challenge measurements place the dog in different jump height classes, then a third challenge measurement is required to determine the dog’s jump height class. 

Until such time that you have received all required challenge measurements, you must continue to compete at the original jump height stated on the permanent jump height card that is in your possession.

It is the sole responsibility of the exhibitor to have their original, official jump height card or temporary jump height form at each trial to present upon request. Additionally, if a measurement is necessary, it is the exhibitor’s responsibility to have their dog measured prior to running. Regulations for Agility Trials, Chapter 2, Section 4.

The clubs do not need to do anything with AKC if they have already applied to allow mixed breeds to compete at their events. However, if a club wishes to add mixed breeds to an all breed event that previously was not offering mixed breeds, they should contact their AKC Event Operations representative to amend their event application.

The following announcement was sent to Agility Trial Secretaries on Friday, January 29, 2010

MIXED BREEDS ELIGIBLE TO COMPETE AT THE CLUB’S OPTION AT ALL BREED TRIALS

We are pleased to inform you of a decision made by the AKC Board at the January 11, 2010 meeting, which will enhance the AKC Canine Partners program. This exciting new program allows mixed breed dog owners to list their dogs and participate in all breed AKC Agility, Obedience and Rally events starting April 1, 2010. 

While each club’s participation in the AKC Canine Partners program will remain voluntary, clubs may now choose to allow mixed breed participation at any all breed AKC Agility, Obedience or Rally event. This change eliminates the need for events to be standalone events. Additionally, mixed breeds will compete in the same classes and earn the same titles as their purebred counterparts. Separate mixed breed classes and placements are no longer required or allowed. All owners of mixed breed dogs must first obtain an AKC Canine Partners listing number before they may enter an AKC event. Mixed breed dogs entered in events must have the breed on the entry form listed as “Canine Partner” (mixed breed) and not as a breed hybrid.

COVER PAGE
AKC All-Breed Licensed (or member) Agility Trials
If the club is allowing mixed breeds at their all breed event, add “This Event is Accepting Entries for Mixed Breed Dogs Enrolled in the AKC Canine Partners Program” on the cover page.

DOGS ELIGIBLE TO ENTER
This trial is open to all dogs fifteen (15) months of age or older that are registered with the American Kennel Club or that have AKC Limited Registration, Purebred Alternative Listing/Indefinite Listing Privileges (PAL/ILP) or an AKC Canine Partners listing number, or approved Foundation Stock Service (FSS) breeds. The club’s bitches in season policy should be stated here too.

If the club is allowing mixed breeds to participate they may add the following statement to further clarify they are allowing mixed breed dogs to enter their event: Mixed breed dogs that have been listed with AKC Canine Partners may participate provided their listing number has been recorded on the entry form.

CLASSES OFFERED
Standard, Jumpers With Weaves, FAST. Novice A & B, Open, Excellent A & B, Novice Preferred, Open Preferred, Excellent A & B Preferred. Clubs should remove any reference to separate mixed breed classes in the premium list or other event related materials, as mixed breed dogs will compete in the same classes and earn the same titles as purebred dogs.

ENTRY FORM
The AKC agility entry form has changed. Email AKC's agility department to request this form in a Word format. Soon the revised form will be uploaded to the AKC website as a downloadable form. Exhibitors should be instructed to list “Canine Partner” (mixed breed) for the breed name on the entry form. No other breed description may be used to identify a mixed breed entry. Additionally, the exhibitor must provide their AKC Canine Partners listing number on the entry form and check-mark “AKC No.” on the form.

If you have additional questions regarding mixed breeds at AKC events, contact the Canine Partners Program. View more information regarding these changes:

• AKC Canine Partners Program Letter (.pdf 62K)

Additionally, effective for the events held in 2011, mixed breeds will be eligible to compete at AKC National Agility Championship, AKC Agility Invitational, and AKC National Obedience Invitational.

In this document you will find step-by-step instructions on how to grant others, such as the Agility Trial Secretary, access to Online Plans. AKC will email you an access code that will allow you to manage your club officer list and/or event privileges. Then follow the instructions in the following document:

• AKC:  How to grant access to Online Plans (.pdf 3.320M)

Thank you for your interest in AKC’s Online Entry Service. In the following downloadable document you will find a brief description of the many benefits this service provides to Exhibitors, Clubs, and Secretaries.

• Introduction to AKC’s Online Entry Service (.pdf 83K)

If you have any questions, email AKC's Online Entry Service department or call 919-816-3725.

These numbers are based on the rare possibility that 1st through 4th placements and qualifying runs are earned for all 165 jump heights + levels + classes. Numbers may need to be adjusted for the Qualifying (Q) ribbons in relationship to Total Runs of your actual agility Trial.

HOW TO FIGURE THE RIBBON COUNT
Formula:  # of jump heights X # of class levels X # of classes = Total

#1  JUMP HEIGHTS

• Regular classes jump heights 8, 12, 16, 20, 24, 26 = 6
• Preferred classes jump heights 4, 8, 12, 16, 20 = 5
  • Total = 11

#2  LEVELS (includes preferred)
Novice A, Novice B, Open, Exc A, Exc B = 5

#3  CLASSES
JWW, STD, FAST = 3

Formula:  # of jump heights X # of levels X # of classes = total
Equation:  11 x 5 x 3 = 165*

* If mixed breed classes are included, then double this amount.

HOW TO FIGURE THE PER DAY AMOUNTS

• 1st place 80% of total (80% x 165 = 132)
• 2nd place 60% of total (60% x 165 = 99)
• 3rd place 40% of total (40% x 165 = 66)
• 4th place 20% of total (20% x 165 = 33)
• Q's 4 times total (4 x 165 = 660) **
• Double Q (15% x 165 = 25)
• Title (20% x 165 = 33)
• MACH 2
• PAX 1

Formula:  Then multiply the percentage totals by the number of days.
Equation:  If the Club is not having mixed breed classes, then here is the total ribbons they need for a 2 day show:

• 1st place 264 (same number for amount of toys to order)
• 2nd place 198
• 3rd place 132
• 4th place 66
• Q's 1,320 **
• Double Q 50
• Title 66
• MACH 4 (ribbons and poles)
• PAX 2 (ribbons and poles)

** These numbers are based on unlimited entries. To get a realistic quantity for Qualifying (Q) ribbons, review the number of Total Runs for all days combined of the actual Agility Trial. Multiply that times 80% for total number Qualifying (Q) Ribbons to order.

REMEMBER:  If the Club is offering agility for mixed breeds, then double the amount.

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• Who do we order ribbons and awards from?

Please contact Zee Marie, Agility Trial Secretary for access to the answer for this question.

Over Rover Agility Equipment
1213 Garden St Ste N
Titusville, FL  32796-3383

• Visit the Over!Rover Website

Phone:  321-544-2814
Hours:  7:00 am - 11:00 pm EST
Email Over Rover Agility Equipment

The MACH Bar comes in a package deal including a decorated PVC bar, certificate and three (3) color Sharpies (red, black, blue). All others come just with the bar. See their Championship Awards on the Over!Rover website.
 

SUGGESTED RIBBON STYLES:

• Standard Rosettes for 1st (blue) and Double Q (green)
• Order flat, green ribbons for the Q's
• Extra large Rosette and Pole for the MACH
• Extra large Rosette and Pole for the PAX

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WHERE TO ORDER:

Stineman Awards
114 RIBBON LN
SOUTH FORK PA 15956-4118
and
128 RIBBON LN
SOUTH FORK PA 15956-4118

• Stineman Awards Website

To place an order, receive free all-new color catalog or for additional information call:
(814)495-4686 or Toll-Free (800)346-9294 or Email Stineman Awards

• MACH ribbon is called the Ambassador, Red White & Blue the flat is 2x10
• PAX ought to be the same size, different colors – perhaps the Club colors.

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Janda Ribbons
Penny Cottonwood-Schmidhofer

200 Amargosa St.
P.O. Box 75
Beatty, Nevada 89003

• Janda Ribbons Website

Tel (775) 553-2914
Fax (775) 553-2919
Email Janda Ribbons
 

Before closing, yes. After closing, you cannot change days even if for the same run, dog, and height.

Before closing, yes. After closing, you cannot change class type. Additionally, you cannot move from Preferred to Regular from one day to the next during the trial.

If the dog is entered in the regular classes, then the dog has to jump either their height or higher. After closing, the entry cannot be changed to a lower height, it must be changed to a higher height if the dog has been recently measured by a VMO or Field Rep.

If the dog is entered in the preferred classes, then they must jump in the height they measure into. If the change is because the dog was recently measure by a VMO or Field Rep, then the entry must be changed to the appropriate height.

Effective April 1, 2010 optional mixed breed classes may be offered at standalone all-breed AKC agility trials. A standalone agility event is defined as an agility trial that is not held on the same date and show site as an AKC All-Breed Dog Show or Independent Specialty for conformation. Clubs are not required to offer these optional classes.

Mixed breed dogs shall compete in separate (but equivalent) classes from purebreds. (Novice A Mixed Breed, Novice B Mixed Breed, etc.) All dogs competing in a jump height run at the same time, under the same judge, however placements and titles are scored and awarded separately.

All owners of mixed breed dogs must first obtain an AKC Canine Partners listing number before they may enter an AKC Agility event. Dogs entered in the mixed breed classes must list the breed name as “mixed breed” and not as a breed hybrid.

Close enough, yes, and not ring side. It is likely you will wish to have a setup ring side. You may feel it's a bit of a distance from the parking area and would prefer to have your dogs closer to you.

No. There is no staking on the grounds. Exhibitors must use sandbags, water jugs or some other form of weight to hold down their setups. It is recommended to remove canopy covers overnight.

The running surface is grass which is surrounded by packed chat. There are park benches, plenty of trash cans, and new trees. See pictures in previous answer. The parking lot is dirt.

Yes, there is adequate grounds lighting.

Yes, there are several which are fenced, open to the public and which have mature trees. They have community workers tend to it daily.

Magnificent! The city upgraded the park in the Spring of 2009. Area 4 is maintained specifically for dog shows and is not for public use. It is all new, very beautiful, and fenced off. Gamblers Agility Club of Greater Las Vegas along with the Silver State Kennel Club held their agility, conformation, obedience and rally trials there in April 2009; the first to be held on the newly renovated grounds.

Typically they run one ring at a time, alternating between Ring 1 and Ring 2. Be sure to check the Confirmation Letter which is posted after closing of each trial on this website.

Typically, Excellent level STD & JWW classes will have a split walk-thru 4-8-12-16”, and 20-24-26”. Be sure to check the Confirmation Letter which is posted after closing of each trial on this website.

The following information is typical information for AKC trials in Southern Nevada. However, the Agility Trial Chairman has the right to change this order, so be sure to check the Confirmation Letter which is posted after closing of each trial on this website.

Running Order:
Exc STD, Exc JWW, Opn STD, Opn JWW, Nov STD, Nov JWW, FAST Exc, Opn, Nov.

• Day One:  Small to Tall
• Day Two:  Tall to Small
• Day Three:  Small to Tall

Option: When there is no FAST on the last day, run JWW first as follows:
Exc JWW, Exc STD, Open JWW, Exc STD, Nov JWW, Nov STD (small-to-tall)