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Rubber coated contact equipment, displaceable tires, 24" spaced weave poles, and electronic timing will be used at this trial.

From north end of Baltimore, take I-695 to I-795. Exit from I-795 onto Rt 140 West towards Westminster. Turn left onto 91 South at the traffic light. Go to the second traffic light (3.1 miles) and turn right onto 32 North (Sykesville Rd). Go 0.3 mile and turn right onto Niner Rd just before the Gamber Fire Station. Turn into the parking lot behind the firehall and park on the grass below the pavilions. 

From Westminster, go East on Rt 140 and turn right onto 91 South at the light. Follow the directions above.

From the south, take I-70 West from Baltimore, or East from Frederick. Exit onto 32 North at Exit 80. After you pass the main intersection in Eldersburg (Hwy 26, Liberty Rd), you will continue north for 5 miles to the traffic light at 91. Do not turn here, but continue north for 0.3 miles to Niner Rd and follow the directions above. 

Overnight parking is allowed for RVs, cars, and tent campers by pre-approval only for a fee of $15/night for RVs and $5/night for cars/tents.

Electrical hook-up is available, but come prepared to share. Contact the trial secretary at JLGauntt@aol.com for more information.

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.

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.

Competitors earning a qualification during the Event that is needed to complete a title may advance their level THE NEXT DAY at the same event, i.e. move-ups on consecutive days ARE allowed.

Competitors are responsible for keeping accurate records of their qualifying scores and the judges from whom these scores were earned prior to this event to ensure that the dog is eligible to move up based upon scores earned at this Event. Competitors are advised to confirm scores earned with the scorekeeper and judge at the conclusion of a class to ensure the qualifying score has been accurately calculated and awarded in accordance with regulations. If for any reason it is determined that the score or previous scores were inaccurate, making the entry ineligible for the higher level class, any results (including awards) shall be forfeited and the entry will be deemed invalid without refund or other recourse.

Move-up forms supplied by this event must be used to notify the secretary BEFORE she leaves the site the day on which you earn your title.

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.

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.

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

The Intro Program is designed to help new competitors measure their progress in training and to acclimate to the fundamental elements in dog agility competition.  Competitors with dogs that are at least fourteen (14) months of age and have not earned a title in the Championship, Performance or Veterans programs are eligible unless entered in the same class on the same day at the event in the Championship, Performance or Veterans programs when Intro Classes are offered at a regular event.

Obstacle standards shall be the same as in the Starters Class with exceptions noted in Chapter 10 of the regulations. Six (6) jump heights may be offered:  4", 8", 12" & 16" with the A-frame set at approximately 5'0" and 22" & 26" with the A-frame set at approximately 5'6".

Performance standards for the Intro Program Classes are the same as in the Starters level except as modified by special rules for each class as detailed in Chapter 10.  Qualifications earned are accumulated toward title certification in each class - Standard, Jumpers, Gamblers and Snooker - and overall for a versatility title. 

A competitor who is otherwise not eligible under the regulations for entry to the Intro Program for titling purposes may enter the Intro Classes for exhibition only ("FEO") at the clubs option, provided they are not also entered in the same class type in another program (i.e., Championship, Performance or Veterans). An FEO round is ineligible for qualification, prizes and awards. Non-audible toys held in hand may be utilized in an FEO round.

The FEO competitor may opt to run the course utilizing regulation A-frame heights as provided in Chapter 10 of the regulations for the Intro Program, or alternatively the competitor may elect at time of entry to utilize an A-frame set at 104° (app. 5’6") if jumping 4", 8", 12" or 16", or an A-frame set at 98° (app. 5’11") if jumping 22" or 26".

See entry form for details regarding jump / A-frame heights offered and FEO availability.

Championship/Performance/Veterans: First through fourth place ribbons will be awarded for placement in each jump height in the standard and non-standard classes (pairs awards will be to mini and open divisions).  Maroon ribbons will be awarded to all qualifiers in a titling class.

Intro: First through fourth place ribbons will be awarded for placement in each jump height in the standard and non-standard (i.e. jumpers) classes. Maroon ribbons will be awarded to all qualifiers in a titling class.

• First through fourth place ribbons will be awarded for placement in each jump height in the standard & non-standard classes with pairs being awarded to mini and open divisions. Maroon ribbons will be awarded to all qualifiers.
• First through third place ribbons will be awarded for placement in each jump height in the Standard & Jumpers Intro Program classes. Maroon
  ribbons will be awarded to all qualifiers.
• First through fourth place ribbons will be awarded for placement in each jump height in the Grand Prix and Performance Grand Prix classes. Bye vouchers , which may be used at a Regional Championship, will be given  to the first place dog in each jump height.
• Special qualifying ribbons will be awarded in Round 1. In Round 2 first through fourth place ribbons will be awarded for placement in the Steeplechase and Performance Speed Jumping classes. In addition, prize money shall be computed based upon 20% of the total entry fees to be allocated in accordance with the payout table specified in the Steeplechase tournament rules. Payouts shall be made irregardless of the size of entry in any height class except that allocable amounts to finalist positions that are not filled for any reason or allocable prize amounts less than $3.00 shall not be paid.

Saturday Classes - Ring 1 - Harry Guticz

Masters / P3 / Vets Gamblers
Masters / P3 / Vets Standard
Masters / P3 Pairs
Grand Prix
Masters / P3 / Vets Jumpers
Starters / P1 Jumpers

Saturday Classes - Ring 2 - Diana Wilkins

Advanced / P2 Gamblers
Starters / P1 Gamblers
Advanced / P2 Standard
Starters / P1 Standard
Advanced / P2 Pairs
Starters / P1  Pairs
Advanced / P2 Jumpers
Steeplechase Round 1

Sunday Classes - Ring 1 -  Harry Guticz

Masters / P3/ Vets Standard
Masters / P3/ Vets Snooker
Masters / P3 / Vets Jumpers
Advanced / P2 Jumpers

Sunday Classes - Ring 2 -  Diana Wilkins

Starters / P1 Standard
Advanced / P2 Standard
Starters / P1 Snooker
Advanced / P2 Snooker
Intro Snooker
Steeplechase Finals
Starters / P1 Jumpers
Intro Jumpers

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.

• There will be no equipment familiarization at this event; warm-up jumps will be provided.
• Electronic timing will be used for this event.
• Displaceable tires may be used at this event.
• Weave pole spacing will be 24".
• Contacts and chute tunnels are surfaced with Rubber on the Run footing.
• OSHA safety fencing will be used around Ring 2. Both rings are located within 200 feet of a low-traffic (i.e. a car every 5 minutes or so) country
  road. Starters and Intro Program competitors should consider the degree of control they have over their dog before entering.
  Competitors may leave belongings at the site overnight on Friday and Saturday nights, however no dogs may be left on site.

More information on the club and site will be provided in your confirmation along with link to running orders
and worker schedules by Wednesday night before the event.

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.