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Electronic timing, 24" weaves, break-away tire and rubber contacts will be used.

There shall be NO SMOKING in the boundary of the show site, which shall include the buildings and the entries to the buildings.

Competitors, volunteers, and vendors who bring unentered dogs to the show grounds, must complete and sign the Waiver for Unentered Dogs form and include it with your entry or turn it in at check-in.  If you do not complete the form, you will be required to remove the unentered dog from the show grounds.

Spectators will NOT be allowed to bring their dogs into the arena building in accordance with Kerr County Policy.  Please do not ask to sign a waiver for a friend's dog.

Both breakfast and lunch items will be available on Friday, Saturday and Sunday.  Theresa from Conchita's will be back.  Great food.

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.

A refund of 100% of the entry fees will be given for any reason, if the request is received by the trial secretary in writing prior to closing.  After closing, but prior to the beginning of the trial, entry fees, minus a $5 administrative charge, judges' and UDSAA's fees, will be refunded for injured or ill dogs, injured or ill handlers, and bitches in season, if the request is received by the trial secretary in writing.  A veterinary's or doctors's note is required to document injury or illness.  Requests for refunds received after the beginning of the trial will not be given for any reason. 

Overpayments $10 or less will not be refunded.

Please read your confirmation letters.  You will receive one when your entry is received and processed.  A second confirmation will be sent after closing.

ANY corrections made after the secondary closing date of Monday, March 25, 2013, will incur a $25.00 fee, payable in cash prior to the running of your dog(s).

In accordance with USDAA rules, entries received after closing will not be accepted.

FYI: Checks are not cashed prior to the closing date.

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.

Provisional entries will be accepted for competitors who have not earned a qualifying score prior to the closing date, which is required for entry to the Grand Prix, Performance Grand Prix or Steeplechase, Performance Speed Jumping Regional classes.  To compete in the class under the provisional entry, a qualifying score must be earned at a local tournament qualifying class for each respective tournament entered prior to the start of the Regional tournament class.  A separate payment for provisional entry fees to the tournament classes is required and must be designated on the Entry Form, or such payment will be nonrefundable should the dog not be eligible to run.

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.

Any incidents of dog aggression resulting in harm to other dogs, handlers, or the general public that occur within the show grounds will be reported by the Show Committee to the Kerr County Sheriff/Animal Control Officers for investigation and possible further action, which could inlcude impounding the aggressive dog.

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

EFFECTIVE FOR SHOWS CLOSING AFTER JANUARY 1, 2013
All dogs - regardless of level of competition - are eligible for entry in the Masters Challenge classes and to earn qualifying scores.  These qualifying scores will remain on the dog's record and calculate toward Masters Challenge titles once the dog achieves the Masters Standard / Masters Performance Standard and Masters Jumpers / Masters Performance Jumpers titles. 

Additionally, these dogs continue to be eligible for their appropriate level in the regular classes at all levels, unless stipulated otherwise in the Agility Test Schedule.  Competitive placements in the Masters Challenge Standard and Jumpers classes accumulate points for annual ranking for Agility  Top Ten^SM and Performance Top Ten^SM.

At both local and regional events, a qualifying score in the Masters Challenge Standard or Jumpers (Performance included) will make a dog eligible for entry in the 2013 Cynosport World Games Handlers Challenge Biathlon being offered for Championship and Performance.  So that any dog may compete in this special Cynosport tournament, the Masters Challenge class rules have been modified to allow a dog at any level of competition to enter.  Further details can be found at www.usdaa.com.

 As outlined above, all dogs - regardless of level of competition - are eligible to enter the Masters Challenge classes at show closing after January 1, 2013.

A new tournament, the Handlers Challenge Biathlon, will be offered at the 2013 Cynosports World Games.  Eligibility to enter the Handlers Challenge Biathlon at Cynosports requires a qualification in either MC Standard or MC Jumpers (Championship or Performance).   As an alternative to Masters Challenge qualification, dogs earning a semifinal bye for Cynosports in both Grand Prix and Steeplechase or Performance GP and Speed Jumping will be eligible to enter the Handlers Challenge Biathlon at Cynosport.

At this regional event, the Masters Challenge Standard and Jumpers scores in both the Championship and Performance Programs will be converted to time plus faults.  These scores will be combined to determine placements for the special Masters Challenge Biathlon awards.  No separate entry for the Biathlon is necessary; entering the MC classes automatically makjes the dog eligible for the MC Biathlon awards outlined elsewhere in this document.   

The handler of a dog entered in Team or Versatility Pairs that is required to jump a higher height by virtue of the judge's measurement must notify the secretary immediately.   Should the higher jump height make the dog ineligible for their team (three jump heights), the secretary will make every effort to form complete teams from available dogs.  The dog may not be moved to Versatility Pairs.

In the event the competitor is unprepared to run their dog at the higher jump height, they may run in the tournament For Exhibition Only. No member of the Team or Pair may earn a tournament qualification, but Team or Pairs partners are eligible for individual placements, tournament top ten points and Lifetime Achievement Qs in the individual tournament classes.

Titling Classes:  Ribbons will be awarded to dog/handler teams placing 1st through 3rd in all titling classes in each respective jump height.  All Pairs Relays will be awarded by Mini and Open Divisions, 1st through 3rd.  Maroon qualifying ribbons will be awarded for qualifying scores. Dog Toy Prizes will be awarded to first place in all titling classes.

Those finishing an individual standard or non-standard title will receive a small rainbow rosette.  Large rainbow  rosettes will be awarded to those finishing a Versitility Title or Tournament Title.  A Competitor earning their first ADCH or PDCH will recieve a picture frame with a large matt on which friends can sign.

Local Grand Prix & Performance GP:  Placement Ribbons will be awarded to dog/handler teams placing 1st through 3rd in each respective jump height.  Prizes will be awarded to first place in each jump height.  First place qualifier in each jump height will receive a voucher for entry into Round 2 at a Regional Championship.   All Qualifiers will receive a blue and maroon Tournament Qualifying Ribbon.

Local Steeplechase/Performance Speed Jumping:  Blue and maroon qualifyng ribbons will be awarded in Round 1. 
Cash prize money for Round 2 shall be computed based on approximately 40% of the total entry fees, rounded to the nearest dollar.  Allocable amounts to finalist positions that are not filled for any reason shall not be paid. 

Regional Grand Prix/PGP  
Round 1:  1st through 3rd will receive rosette placement ribbons.  Blue and Maroon Tournament Q Ribbons will be awarded to  qualifiers.Round 2:  1st through 3rd will receive rosette placement ribbons.  Semifinalist Rosettes will be awarded to all competitors earning a bye to the Cynosport World Games.  Ist place in each jump height will earn a Regional Championship Trophy.

Regional Steeplechase/PSJ
Round 1:  Qualifiers will receve a blue and maroon Tournament Qualifying Ribbon.
Round 2:  1st through 3rd will receive rosette placement ribbons.  Semifinalist Rosettes will be awarded to all competitors earning a bye to the Cynosport World Games.   Ist place in each jump height will earn a Regional Championship Trophy.
Cash prize money for Regional Round 2 shall be computed based on approximately 40% of the total entry fees from Regional Round 1, rounded to the nearest dollar.  Allocable amounts to finalist positions that are not filled for any reason shall not be paid.

Team/PVP:  1st thought 3rd placement medals will be awarded for overall in each Tournament.  1st place overall in each tournament will recieve a trophy.  Blue and  maroon Q ribbons will be awarded for all qualifiers.

Masters Challenge Biathlon Award:  1st through third place ribbons are provided for the top 3 placements in Championship and Performance for both MC Jumpers and MC standard combined.

No awards or ribbons will be mailed; they must be claimed by the competitor or his/her representative on the day of the competition.

A Group Rotation method will be used to move competitors through the Saturday Tournament classes at this event.  Each handler and their dogs will be assigned to one of two groups.  If you are handling a dog for another owner, this must be indicated on the entry form so that all of the dogs you are running will be assigned to the same group.  Group rotations may be used on Sunday should entry numbers warrant it.

The Group Rotation, walk-through, and class schedule will be available with your final confirmation.

For example:  Mary entered Fancy in 26", Score in 12" and Smoothie in 16" and has been assigned Group A for the tournament classes in which the dogs are entered.  Mary will walk these courses during the time allotted and will run when Group A is scheduled to run.  At no time should Mary be scheduled to walk or run in two rings at the same time for Tournaments. 

The exception is that Mary could have a dog in the Starter/Advanced Ring for titling classes and could conflict with a Tournament class.  We will adjust for these Starter/Advanced exceptions.

Kerrville-Schreiner Park is a beautiful 517-acre recreation and camping park on the Guadalupe River, 5 minutes from the show site.  State Hwy 173 splits the park into two sides, the Hill Side (larger side) and the River Side (smaller side on the Guadalupe River).  The park is home to an abundance of wildlife including whitetail and axis deer.  Pets must be on leash.  Visit  http://www.kerville.org/index.aspx?NID=318 

For reservations call (830) 257-7300 or e-mail questions to kerrpark@kerrville.org. The Parks & Recreation Department is open seven days a week from 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., excluding holidays.  Reservations via phone are taken with a credit card.  All major credit cards welcome. Click here for on line reservations

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.

A veterinarian will be available on-site all three days of competition.  Carolyn Canizaro, D.V.M. will be available for any emergency or urgent veterinary need throughout the competition.  She also can provide information and refer to a local clinic if needed.  Please find her at her crating area which will have a sign.  If she is not at her crating area and assistance is needed during the show, please call her cell at 512- 589-3720.

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.