Frequently Asked Questions
Please know that most of these questions and answers are related to the Clubs located in Southern Nevada and therefore could differ from answers for the same questions in different locations.
How many ribbons and toys do we need to order?
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.