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Veterans offered in Standard, Gamblers, Snooker and Jumpers

Mixed Height Pairs for all levels

2013 Qualifiers for  Grand Prix of Dog Agility^® & Performance Grand Prix^SM 

Orchard Hills Training Center
45 Bella Vista Lane
Barto, PA 19504

From I-78 North and points East or West: Take the PA-29 S exit- EXIT #55- toward EMMAUS, turn slightly right onto S CEDAR CREST BLVD /PA-29. Follow Route 29 south for approximately 9.5 miles then merge onto Route 100 south. After 3.7 miles you will see Longacres Electrical Supplies on your left, you make a right there onto North Church Street. **Obey the speed limit in this area or you will be ticketed, continue straight onto Crow Hill Road up a hill to Belle Vista Lane on your left just past a small pond. You can see the white building on top of the hill.

From Philadelphia and points Southeast: I-76 W toward VALLEY FORGE, take the US-202 S / US-202 N / US-422 W exit- EXIT 328B-A- toward WEST CHESTER / KING OF PRUSSIA / POTTSTOWN /SWEDESFORD RD. Merge onto US-422 W for 21.9 miles then take the PA-100 N exit toward ALLENTOWN for about 12.5 miles. You will see Longacres Electrical Supply on your right, make a left onto North Church Street and follow directions from ** in above.

Pa Turnpike/NE Extension: to Quakertown Exit, bear right onto Route 663 South. As you enter Pennsburg you will make a right onto Route 29 North. Follow Route 29 to the town of Hereford (Turkey Hill and Light) Turn Left onto Route 100 South and follow into Barto, you will see Longacres Electrical Supplies on your left, you make a right there onto North Church Street and follow directions from ** in above.

Entries sent by Fedex, Express Mail or other courier service will only be accepted if the waiver allowing delivery without signature is signed. The club will not be responsible for deliveries delayed if a signature is required.

No entry "For Exhibition Only" shall be accepted, except as provided for in Chapter 10 when Intro Program classes are offered.   See additional note for club policy regarding dogs that measure up.

This event is sanctioned by the United States Dog Agility Association, Inc. ("USDAA").

This test is open to all persons with dogs being at least 18 months of age (14 months of age pursuant to Chapter 10 for Intro Program when offered), regardless of pedigree or absence thereof, who have a current registration with USDAA and whose owners and the dog's handler are currently in good standing with USDAA.

This event will be held under USDAA^® Official Rules and Regulations, a copy of which may be viewed and printed online at www.usdaa.com.

The Organizing Committee of an event may refuse the entry of any competitor or dog for just cause should the Committee view that participation by the competitor or dog could be prejudicial to the sport. However, in such case, the Committee must notify the competitor in writing upon receipt of entry, but in no case, more than three days following the event closing date for acceptance of entries. The burden of responsibility for the appropriateness of such action rests solely with the host group and its Organizing Committee.

Any check or credit card that is charged back by the bank or other financial institution may be assessed a service charge of up to $40 per incident at the discretion of the host group.

Returned checks or credit card returns do not constitute a valid entry. Amounts shall be paid within 30 day of postmarked notice of the returned payment if such date follows the event date. Any fees not received within 30 days of notice will result in cancellation of event results for all classes related to the entry for which payment was made. No reinstatement of results is possible, and all awards must be returned within 10 days of notification or the dog's registration may be suspended pending restitution.

Any unpaid fees or shortfalls must be paid prior to the start of the event, or entry is canceled without recourse.

There shall be NO REFUNDS for entries withdrawn after the closing date for acceptance of entries, for absentee, dismissal from the event as a result of disciplinary action, dismissal from a class, or for any other reason. Also, no entry fees will be refunded if the event cannot open or be completed by reason of riots, civil disturbances, acts of terrorism, fire, "act of God", public emergency, strike, or any other cause beyond the control of the host organization.

 Partial refunds for bitches in season and injured dogs will be made provided you produce a signed letter from a licensed 3rd party veternarian within 24 hours of the end of the show; this does not include dogs that are injured during or after the trial.

All entries or cancellations must be received at the Secretary's address no later than the closing date, after which time no entries will be accepted or cancelled. For entries received by the closing date, the level of entry into a given class may be advanced by notifying the Secretary in writing via email by the "Secondary Closing Date". No other changes, cancellations or additions may be made after the initial closing date.

To be accepted, entries must be complete, signed (by parent or legal guardian if handler is a minor), received by the closing date and accompanied by the correct fees and include a valid USDAA registration number on a completed registration form.

Neither Day-To-Day nor Move-ups with 24-hour waiting period shall be allowed during this event.

No leads, collars, food, toys or other aids or devices shall be permitted on the course at any time, except as provided for in Chapter 10 when Intro Program classes are offered, or in Chapter 8 when Junior Handler Program classes are offered.

Competitors alone are responsible for the behavior of their dogs, children or guests. A competitor whose dogs, children or guests create unnecessary disturbances or repeatedly engage in unsafe or disruptive behavior may, at the discretion of the Event Organizing Committee, be asked to leave the test site.

In the event of a larger entry, fault limits may be set at the discretion of the Organizing Committee and/or Judge without pre-event notice.

Confirmations will be sent via email using the secretary's address. If you have a spam blocker on your email account, please configure it to allow email from the secretary's address since confirmations will be sent from this account.

One or more titling classes shall be held at this Event from those described in Chapters 3 - 8 of USDAA Official Rules & Regulations, which are downloadable from www.usdaa.com/rulesReg_eBook.cfm, and any amendments there to, which are downloadable from www.usdaa.com/rulesReg.cfm, each of which are hereby incorporated by reference.

One or more tournament classes are being held at this event, the rules and description of which may be downloaded on the Internet at www.usdaa.com/gen_formDoc.cfm, and are hereby incorporated by reference. A written copy may be obtained from the Event secretary.

Veterans level classes offered at this event are open to a competitor with any dog that is at least eight (8) years of age as of the first day of this event. Previous experience in the sport sufficient to establish proficiency and confidence in performance is strongly encouraged.  Once a competitor has earned a qualifying score with a dog in a Veterans class, the dog is no longer eligible to enter that class in the Championship or Performance Programs when a Veterans class is offered.  Complete program rules can be found at www.usdaa.com/rulesReg_eBook.cfm which are downloadable from www.usdaa.com/rulesReg.cfm

Dogs entered as partners in pairs relay at this event may be combined without regard to jump height, i.e. a mini dog may be entered as a partner with an open dog.  Any pair consisting of at least one open dog must qualify in accordance with the QCT set forth by the judge of record for Open Pairs AND will be considered an open pair for placement purposes.

Every dog ENTERED in the trial will receive a toy

Competitors must be present with dogs immediately following the class in which an award is earned in order to claim prizes and awards.  All prizes and awards must be claimed on the day awarded.  No prizes will be mailed.

Titling Classes:
Maroon ribbons for all qualifying scores.  Maroon Rosettes for all Super Q's in Masters/P3 Snooker. 
1st-4th Rosettes in each jump height for all classes.  Pairs Relay classes will be placed 1st-4th in "mini" and "open". Mixed height pairs will be treated as "open" pairs.

Titling rosettes will be available for anyone completing a versatility title, as well as individual class titles at the Masters/P3 level ONLY and generic "new title' rosettes for all others.

Grand Prix and Performance Grand Prix Qualifiers:
1st-4th Rosettes in each jump height for Grand Prix
1st-3rd Rosettes in each jump height for Performance Grand Prix
Each qualifier shall receive a maroon qualifying ribbon.
A Regional Championships bye voucher will be awarded to the first place qualifying handler/dog in each jump height.

On-site RV Parking is not available for this event.

Confirm all rates and pet fees before booking! 

All dogs should be leashed at all times on hotel grounds; owners are responsible for cleaning up after their dogs and for keeping dogs quiet.

Please, please, do everything possible to keep your hotel rooms neat and orderly, especially in the event of inclement weather. Please use sheets on beds an towels for doggie feet.  Every effort will be made to host this trial given inclement weather, however, please keep in mind the possibility of snow and ice and plan accordingly. 

I HEREBY GRANT TO USDAA and its affiliated companies, representatives, agents and assigns, all rights and permission to use or appropriate his/her and their dog's name, biography, likeness, photograph, voice, performing persona, or other indicia of identity for broadcast, telecast, cablecast, transmission or distribution in any format or media known now or in the future.

FURTHER, I HEREBY RELEASE United States Dog Agility Association, Inc. and its affiliates, representatives, agents and assigns from any claim or cause of action for invasion of the rights of privacy, right of publicity, right of personality, or any similar right.

This event will be held indoors in the metal building.

A food vendor will be on site for the weekend.  

There will be baby pools for dogs.

Indoor restroom facilities are available, however, no dogs allowed in restrooms.

There will be a $10 potty fine for any dog eliminating in any other than designated areas ESPECIALLY in, on or around either of the buildings! 

Crating is first come, first served. Ex-pens allowed as long as being used for 3 or more dogs. Natting will be required under all crates and xpens.

All tenting, kenneling and parking will be restricted to designated areas.  Please respect our parking/kenneling assistants. Your cooperation is EXPECTED.

No portable propane heaters of any kind allowed in the building.  No balloons of any kind allowed in the building.

As with all spectator venues, your are encouraged to present yourself and your dog in the best manner possible, including attire and sportsmanship. Help us to preserve such venues by following all show ground rules. Your cooperatin is greatly appreaciated. 

IN CONSIDERATION OF the acceptance of this entry and the opportunity to participate and/or to be judged in the event on the dates to which this entry form applies (the "Event"),I AGREE TO HOLD HARMLESS each of the parties listed below (including each of their members, officers, directors, agents and employees), hereinafter collectively referred to as the "Event Organizers", from any claim for loss or injury that may be alleged to have been caused directly or indirectly to any person or thing by the act of myself or the dog listed on the entry form while in or upon the event premises or grounds or near any entrance thereto -

• The Event's Organizing Committee
• The Event Organizer, being the USDAA Affiliated Group (or Groups) hosting or otherwise responsible for conduct of the event
• United States Dog Agility Association, Inc. ("USDAA"), World Cynosport Limited and affiliated companies
• Event Sponsors
• Property Owners of the premises upon which the event is held

I FURTHER AGREE TO HOLD HARMLESS the Event Organizers from any claim for loss or injury of the dog listed on my entry form for the Event as a result of disappearance, theft, death or other act, whether such loss or injury is caused or alleged to be caused for any reason, including negligence.I ASSUME ALL RESPONSIBILITY AND LIABILITY FOR ANY CLAIMS REFERENCED IN THIS "GENERAL AGREEMENT", INCLUDING LEGAL FEES.

I ACKNOWLEDGE THAT I HAVE READ AND UNDERSTAND USDAA^® Official Rules and Regulations and rules for competition (e.g., tournament rules) that relate to the Event, whether incorporated in this General Agreement by reference or as stipulated herein for the Event to which this entry form pertains.

I ACCEPT AND AGREE TO ABIDE BY any and all rulings of the Organizing Committee (and its members), the Event's Disciplinary Action Committee and/or USDAA relative to matters related to the Event.

I ACKNOWLEDGE, REPRESENT AND WARRANT that the information supplied by me in the entry form is correct and complete. If any portion of this information is found to be invalid or insufficient to establish the validity of my entry, such finding shall render my entry invalid in its entirety, for which there shall be no refund of fees paid or other recourse against the Event Organizers. Any acceptance of additional information or corrections to information after the closing date shall be at the sole discretion of the Event secretary.

I HEREBY REPRESENT AND WARRANT that I am the owner of the dog listed hereon, or that I have full authority from the dog's owner as their agent to enter the dog in competition and to assume their responsibilities for the care, custody and control of the dog for entry to the Event, and

I AGREE TO HOLD HARMLESS the Event Organizers listed in paragraph 1.1 from any liability or claims, including legal fees, related to such ownership or agency status.

COMPETITOR HEREBY GRANTS TO USDAA and its affiliated companies, representatives, agents and assigns, all rights and permission to use or appropriate his/her and their dog's name, biography, likeness, photograph, voice, performing persona, or other indicia of identity for broadcast, telecast, cablecast, transmission or distribution in any format or media known now or in the future.

FURTHER, COMPETITOR HEREBY RELEASES United States Dog Agility Association, Inc. and its affiliates, representatives, agents and assigns from any claim or cause of action for invasion of the rights of privacy, right of publicity, right of personality, or any similar right.

THROUGH MY PHYSICAL SIGNATURE ON THE PAPER ENTRY FORM, OR THROUGH MY SUBMISSION OF AN ELECTRONIC ENTRY TO THE EVENT, I ACKNOWLEDGE, ACCEPT AND AGREE TO ABIDE by the provisions of this General Agreement, and all policies, rules, regulations and conditions of entry to the Event

FURTHER, IF ENTRY IS FOR A MINOR, THROUGH MY PHYSICAL SIGNATURE ON THE PAPER ENTRY FORM, OR THROUGH MY SUBMISSION OF AN ELECTRONIC ENTRY TO THE EVENT, I REPRESENT AND WARRANT THAT I AM THE PARENT OR LEGAL GUARDIAN OF THE COMPETITOR/HANDLER entered in the Event, and I ACKNOWLEDGE that I have reviewed all provisions of this General Agreement, policies, rules, regulations, and conditions of entry to the Event with the Minor and I SHALL BE SOLELY RESPONSIBLE FOR THEIR ACTIONS AND COMPLIANCE WITH ALL RULES, REGULATIONS, POLICIES AND PROVISIONS FOR THE EVENT, AND ASSUME FULL LIABILITY FOR MINOR'S ACTIONS AND ACTIONS OF THEIR DOG.