SHOW COMMITTEE Trial Chair: Jill Bonifield 541-301-1778 e-mail: [email protected] Trial Secretary: Pat Boydston 541-890-6158 e-mail: [email protected] Rogue Canine Agility, Inc. Presents a Chief Scorekeeper: Liz Biggs NADAC® Chief Course Builders: Dianne Quarg and Bart Pierce DOG AGILITY TRIAL Awards: Judy Beagle Raffle: Darla Jochum and Bev Fuller April 6-8, 2018 Chief Ring Steward: TBD

Seven Feathers Event Center E-mail questions and changes to Pat: [email protected] Jackson County Fairgrounds 1 Peninger Road, Central Point, Oregon 97502 MEASUREMENT: Dogs under 18”, entered in Proficient, and without a permanent height cards must be measured before they run. Dogs entered in Skilled do Judge: not have to be measured. Permanent height card measurements will be available Arlene Courtney, Monmouth, OR during the weekend. The Trial Secretary will contact you if measurement is necessary. Classes Offered (in tentative class order): Friday: CONFIRMATIONS will be emailed. If by Monday, April 2, you do not receive Tunnelers, Touch N’Go, Weavers notification from the trial secretary, contact her at [email protected] or Saturday: by phone (541-890-6158). We will accept written (email OK) changes to your Touch NGo, Standard (2 rounds), Chances, Weavers, Jumpers entry until 4 PM, Monday, April 2. There will be no changes for entry errors at Sunday: the trial (move-ups will be accepted for runs on Saturday and Sunday) . Jumpers, Chances, Standard (2 rounds), Tunnelers Categories: Proficient and Skilled Check your dog's NADAC registration number on your confirmation as soon Divisions: Standard, Veterans, and Junior Handlers as you receive it; also check the copy of the results posted at the trial. Report any errors to the Trial Secretary immediately. Entry limited to 350 runs w/jumps per day, 500 runs total per day Opening Postmark Date: Thursday, Feb. 1, 2018 NON-JUMPING CLASSES – VETERAN or DISABLED HANDLER: Handlers Closing Postmark Date: Saturday, March 31 or when limit is who are 60 years or older, or who have a disability that restricts mobility, met. may choose to enter the non-jumping classes as a Veteran Handler and Day-to-day move-ups will be accepted at this trial. receive 10% more standard course time. This option is for Veteran/ Disabled handlers in the non-jumping classes only. The Veteran/Disabled First dog on the line Fri: 2:30 PM; Sat and Sun: 8 AM Handler division is designed for handlers who, due to age or impairment, are mobility limited and need extra time to guide their canine partners through an agility course. When entering as a Veteran/Disabled Handler, We will be using a white board for workers. Please you must enter all dogs in all classes for the entire trial in this Division and volunteer often! must jump 4” lower than your Proficient, Standard Division jump height requires. In the non-jumping classes, dogs will be scored and placed with their Standard Division jump height in the ring or within 10 feet of the ring. You may not indicate to your dog that you have this item on you, i.e. by patting your pocket. The container may not be removed from your pocket until you are at least 10 feet outside the ring. All food and toys must be SKILLED AND PROFICIENT CATEGORIES: Dogs must be entered in contained at the trial and none may be left lying about loose. This policy has been either the Skilled or the Proficient category. A dog may not be entered implemented to reduce the possibility of dogs fighting over loose food or toys; in Skilled one day and Proficient on another day. Dogs may enter the diminish dogs’ dragging their handlers back to wherever they left their food. Skilled or Proficient category in the Standard, Veteran, or Junior Handler Division. If you enter the Skilled category, you must enter your dog one DIRECTIONS to JACKSON COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS jump height (4”) lower than your dog’s Standard jump height. (Four inches will remain the minimum jump height.) Dogs are allotted the standard From I-5 (heading north or south) take exit 33 at Central Point. Central Point is two course time for, and are scored and placed, in the jump height entered. miles north of Medford. Head east and turn left at the Peninger Lane signal light. For day parking, enter at the first gate, and for camping, continue on to Gate 5 (Livestock NEW! As of January-2014: Dogs must be entered in the Veterans Gate) to enter the grounds, and follow signs to the SEVEN FEATHERS EVENT Division after their 9th birthday. Dogs must be entered in the Skilled CENTER (Compton Arena)! Category, Veterans Division after their 12th birthday. This is a heated, indoor arena with a packed dirt surface. We wish to be welcomed back, so PLEASE . . . LEVELS: Points earned at a higher level of a class, prior to the completion  Pick up after your dog! of the lower level title, will not be recorded by NADAC for future use. If a  Keep your dog on leash when not competing! dog earns points in a level of a class that they are not eligible to title in,  Do not smoke in buildings or arena! those points will not be added to the dog's records.  Keep your dogs and children under control!

AWARDS: Purple flat ribbons will be awarded for qualifying runs. Ribbons will be ACCOMMODATIONS awarded for 1st through 6th place in each jump height in Novice classes. Ribbons will be awarded for 1st through 4th place for each jump height and class for all other Motels that Accept Well Behaved Dogs: levels. Chances is pass/no pass and thus no placement ribbons will be awarded. Host Hotel: Quality Inn: 1950 Biddle Road, Medford, OR 97504. 541- RESULTS: The Trial Secretary will send results directly after the trial. If 779-0050. RCA trial rate is $80 per night and dog fees are waived. Must mention RCA NADAC trial at the expo center to get this rate. there are errors, please report them to the Trial Secretary immediately. Brookside Inn and Suites: 2020 Leigh Way, White City, OR 97503. 541- The Trial Secretary then submits results to NADAC, which records and 826-0800. uploads them to the “Points” section of www.NADACForum.com within two Horizon Inn: 1154 E. Barnett Rd, Medford, OR 97504. 800-452-2255 or 541-779-5085. Take Exit 27 from I-5. Hotel is just to the east and is across the street weeks after the NADAC office receives them from the club. Please accept from a fenced dog park the responsibility to review those results, and check that your registration Motel 6 South: 950 Alba Drive, Medford, OR 97504. 541-773-4290. number and qualifying points, as reported by the club, are correct. Join the Allows one small dog. Motel 6 North: 2400 Biddle Road, Medford, OR 97504. 541-779-0550. Forum by going to www.NADACForum.com and submitting your request. If Allows one small dog. you find an error in the reporting of your dog’s qualifying points or Holiday Inn Express: 285 S. Peninger Rd., Central Point, OR 97502. 541- registration number, please contact the Trial Secretary, who is responsible 423-1010. for correcting any errors and informing NADAC. RV CAMPING is available on the premises at a cost of $35 per night. NEW PROCESS: Email [email protected] # of nights you want to camp on “ CONTAINERIZED” TRIAL: This is a “containerized” trial. Food or a small EXPO site. Reservations must be made 35 days in advance of the trial. If you want to camp at the RV Park instead that is being handled by Jackson County noiseless toy may be carried into the ring in your pocket provided it is contained in a Southern Oregon RV Park. . Website: Ziplock bag or small container such as a pill bottle. The container may not be visible 66https://www.sunrisereservations.com/reservation/selectSiteCriteria?cgId=475 to people or to the dog.  There will be a $25 service charge for returned checks. Payment in full of entry fees FOOD: There is a food vendor on site and Fast food service within a mile of the and service charges shall be made by money order or cash before the first date of Fairgrounds. competition listed in this premium.  100% of entry fees will be refunded if requested before or on the closing date. After the closing date, up to 24 hours before the trial, injured or ill handlers or injured, ill VETERINARIAN or in-heat dogs will receive a refund, less a $20 handling fee. Verification from a NEW LOCATION: doctor or vet may be requested. Southern Oregon Veterinary Specialty. Open 24 hours a day.  There will be no refunds in the event that a dog and/or handler is dismissed from 4001 Biddle Road, Central Point, OR 97502. 541-282-7711 competition, regardless of the reason for dismissal.  There will be no refunds for withdrawals requested on or after the first competition date listed in this premium, regardless of the reason  No entry fee will be refunded if the trial cannot open or be completed by reason of THE MANAGEMENT will not be responsible for the loss or damage to any dog riots, civil disturbances, fire, acts of God, public emergency, act of a public enemy, or exhibited, or for the possessions of any exhibitor, whether the result was by accident or any other cause beyond the control of the organizing committee. any other cause. It is distinctly understood that every dog at this event is in the care  Exhibitors are advised that other public and private events may occur within the fairgrounds complex on the same dates as this trial. To ensure the continued and custody and control of his owner or handler during the entire time the dog is on the availability of this site, exhibitors must conduct themselves in a responsible and show premises. Any exhibitor whose dogs and/or children create unnecessary respectful manner. disturbances or repeatedly engage in unsafe or disruptive behavior may, at the  Running order will be determined at the club's discretion. An attempt will be made to separate runs for handlers with more than one dog in a class. discretion of the organizing committee, be asked to leave the show site. In such case, no refund of fees paid will be made. AGREEMENT NOTICE TO The person who signs this agreement represents that he/she is authorized to enter into EXHIBITORS this agreement on behalf of both exhibitor and the owner of entered dog. In This trial is sanctioned by the North American Dog Agility Council (NADAC). Please refer consideration of acceptance of this entry: to www.nadac.com for a full explanation of all NADAC rules and up to date information.

Exhibitors, through submission of their entry, acknowledge that they are 1.1 As used here, NADAC means North American Dog Agility Council, its members, knowledgeable of NADAC rules and regulations and relevant RCA policies, officers, employees, show chairs, show committees and agents. including but not limited to the following rules regarding entry, and agree to 1.2 Exhibitor/owner agrees to abide by the rules and regulations of NADAC and any abide by all rules in effect at the time of this trial. Please note that NADAC trials other rules and regulations appearing in the premium for this event. should provide a safe and fun environment for both exhibitors and their dogs. 1.3 Exhibitor/owner certifies that the entered dog is not a hazard to persons, dogs or Aggressive dogs will not be tolerated and will be excused from the trial. property and that the entered dog’s rabies vaccination is current in accordance with the requirement of the state in which the dog resides. Dogs must be registered and have a valid registration number before entries will be 1.4 Exhibitor/owner acknowledges all hazards presented by the event and the event accepted. Dogs can be registered online to immediately receive a permanent premises, including but not limited to, the condition of the fields, floors, stairways, halls, registration number: http://nadac.com/afrm/dogregfrm.asp lighting, security measures or lack of, electrical appliances, fitting, show rings, parking areas and the presence of unfamiliar animals and people; exhibitor and owner assume A copy of the current Exhibitor’s Handbook may be downloaded for free from the NADAC the risk of any harm arising from these. website. Or Exhibitors may request a hard copy of the current Exhibitor Handbook by sending $5 to: North American Dog Agility Council, 24605 Dodds Road, Bend, OR 97701. 1.5 Exhibitor/owner releases NADAC (including NADAC officers, employees and members), RCA (including its officers directors, members, and event organizing Exhibitors may contact NADAC at [email protected] with general questions or for committee), and Jackson County (including its officers, agents, and employees) and will information. defend them and hold them harmless from all present and future loss, injury, damage,  All dogs must be on leash when not competing in the ring. claims, demands and liabilities involving the entered dog, the event or event premises.  No leads, collars, food, toys, or other aids or devices will be permitted on the course Without limiting the generality of the foregoing hold harmless provisions, at any time except where NADAC rules permit treats or small toys to be concealed inside a container such as a Ziploc bag inside the handler’s pocket so it is not visible exhibitor/owner hereby specifically assumes sole responsibility for and agree to indemnify and save aforementioned parties harmless from any and all loss and expenses (including legal fees) by reason of the liability imposed by law upon any of the afore-mentioned parties for damages because of bodily injuries, including death, at any time in consequences of my (our) participation in this event, howsoever such injury or death may be caused and whether or not the same may have been caused or may have been alleged to have been caused by negligence of the aforementioned parties or any of their employees or agents or any other persons.

I. In consideration of the acceptance of the entry, I/we certify that I/we have knowledge of, and are familiar with, and agree to abide by the rules and regulations of NADAC and RCA in effect at the time of this trial, and by any additional rules and regulations as approved by NADAC and RCA for this trial. I/We further agree by our signature on the official entry form of this premium to be bound by this “agreement.” Rogue Canine Agility NADAC Trial – April 6-8, 2018 Entries open by postmark date on Thurs, Feb. 1 & close by postmark date on Sat, Mar 31 or when limit is met. Checks payable to Rogue Canine Agility. Send to: RCA P O Box 1977, Phoenix, OR 97535 OWNER: DOG: Name Call Name Date of Birth

Address NADAC NUMBER Height at Withers City/State/Zip Handler, if not owner Breed

Email Phone (of course your dog has a phone!!) Sex

NEW! As of January-2014: Dogs must enter the Veterans Division after their 9th birthday. Dogs must enter the Skilled Category, Veterans Division after their 12th birthday. PROFICIENT Standard Division jump height   8  12  16  20 Vet Dog/Vet Handler/Junior Handler jump height   4  8  12  16  16 SKILLED Standard Division jump height   4  8  12  16 Vet Dog/Vet Handler/Junior Handler jump height   4  4  8  12 NOTE: In the Skilled category, your dog’s Standard jump height is 4” lower than its Proficient Standard jump height. Please check boxes in EACH category below: Division, Level, AND Day Class Division Level: Level: Level: Day Novice Open Elite Chances □ Standard □ □ □ □ Vet Dog or Handler □ SAT □ SUN □ Jr Handler Jumpers □ Standard □ □ □ □ Vet Dog or Handler □ SAT □ SUN □ Jr Handler Regular □ Standard □ □ □ (2 Rounds per day Sat □ SAT/1 □ SAT/2 and Sun) □ Vet Dog or Handler □ Jr Handler □ SUN/1 □ SUN/2 Touch n Go □ Standard □ □ □ □ FRI □ Vet Dog or Handler □ SAT □ Jr Handler Tunnelers □ Standard □ □ □ □ FRI □ Vet Dog or Handler □ SUN □ Jr Handler Weavers □ Standard □ □ □ □ FRI □ Vet Dog or Handler □ SAT □ Jr Handler Number of runs is per household. Entries for multiple dogs must be received & paid for in the same transaction. 1-6 runs: $12.50 per run; 7-12: 12.00 per run; 13-18: 11.50 per run; 19 and over: 11.00 per run. Number of runs for this dog: ______x $______= $______STUDENT RATE: $6.00 per run = $______

I/We have read, understood, and acknowledge the Agreement on p. 3 of this premium. (Entry not valid unless signed, dated, and submitted with correct fees.) OWNER/EXHIBITOR: ______DATE: ______5 Parent or Legal Guardian of Junior Handler: ______

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