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2013 Local Qualifiers for Grand Prix of Dog Agility^® and Performance Grand Prix^SM
                                   Dog  Agility Steeplechase^® and Performance Speed Jumping^SM

Both Masters Challenge Classes

Veterans offered in Standard, Gamblers, Snooker and Jumpers

Mixed Height Pairs and Next Day Moveups will be allowed.

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24" weave poles, rubberized contacts and breakaway tired will be used at this event.

One or more electronic timing systems may be utilized for measuring performance times at this event.

Check www.dognutmom.com for running orders and generic final confirmations as well as for any updates and last minute changes.

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 South East: 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 veterinarian 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Title rosettes for anyone completing a new title.

ALL TEST CLASSES:
Maroon ribbons for all qualifiying scores.
1st-4th ribbons in each jump height for all classes (and for mini and open in Pairs).

Grand Prix/Performance Grand Prix:  
Overlay qualifying ribbons (maroon/white for GP & maroon/pink for PGP) shall be awarded to all qualifiers.
Special 1st through 4th placement rosettes for each jump height.
Regional bye voucher will be awarded to the first-place qualifier in each jump height.

Steeplechase/Performance Speed Jumping:  
Overlay qualifying ribbons (maroon/white for STP & maroon/pink for PSJ) will be awarded to all qualifiers in Round 1.
Special 1st through 4th placement rosettes for each jump height for Round 2 only.
Details regarding prize money offered for Round 2 can be found in the tournament regulations at the USDAA website.

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 use sheets on beds and towels for doggie feet in case of inclement weather.   Owners may be asked to provide proof that dogs are up to date on shots. Ask for additional information on pet policies and about free continental breakfasts.

There are a very limited number of overnight parking spaces available on site for oversized vehicles with electrical hookups: $40/night.  In addition, there are a limited number of overnight parking spaces available on site for oversized vehicles without hookups:  $20/night.

Reservations must be made in advance ONLY via email as outlined below:

Email Robin Jacoby, RLJ634@yahoo.com with copies to Beverly Melcher, GRushTes@aol.com and Sally Campbell, srcamp@rcn.com

Reservations are confirmed upon receipt of check to:

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.

One ring of this trial will be held inside in a metal building and one ring inside a fabric covered building,, both rings run on Sprinturf®. We will switch which levels are in the two buildings between Saturday and Sunday. Masters/P3 classes will be held in the fabric building on Saturday and in the metal building on Sunday. Starters/P1 and Advanced/P2 will be the reverse.

Baby pools will be available for the dogs.  Crating space may be limited in the buildings and a mat under set ups in the metal building is required.. 

Indoor restrooms are available at this site, however, at no time are dogs allowed in the restrooms.

A food vendor will be on site each day.

All tenting, kenneling and parking will be restricted to designated areas. As with all spectator venues, you 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 cooperation is greatly appreciated.

Perkiomen Animal Hospital
919 Gravel Pike, Palm, PA,
215-679-7019

Valley Central Emergency Veterinary Hospital
210 Fullerton Ave., Whitehall, PA 18052
610-435-5588

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.