Held at the on Target Arena

Proudly presents An AAC Sanctioned Trial February 4, 2018 Held at the On Target Arena 205 Burbridge Rd. Colborne, ON, K0K 1S0

Indoor HEATED Crating Closing date is January 4, 2018 Judges: Jennifer Lidbury & Lona O’Reilly Events are offered in all three classes Regular, Veteran and Special Junior Handler Classes are offered for ALL events @ $10.00 per run Sunday, February 4, 2018 Starter Jumper, Advanced Jumper, Starter Gamble, Advanced Gamble, Starter Standard, Advanced Standard & Steeplechase Trial Schedule 8:00 Registration and Dog Measuring 8:15 General Briefing 8:30 First Dog on the Line Last event will be scheduled to start no later than 7:00 pm

Please note that there will be NO familiarization period, 1 jump will be available indoors for warm up purposes only through out the day. If weather permits there will be a second jump outside for warm up purposes only through out the day AWARDS • Qualifying Rosette Ribbons will be awarded for achieving a qualifying score. • Ribbons will be available for placements 1st through 4th in all categories. • TITLING Ribbons and EXPERT Ribbons will be awarded to all dogs receiving a Title. • ATChC, Bronze, Silver, Gold and Lifetime Awards of Merit • Bronze, Silver, Gold and Lifetime Versatility Award ribbons will be awarded.

PLEASE NOTE: It is the responsibility of the Handler to let the Organizing Committee know if your dog has completed its requirements for a Title. RIBBONS will be presented between events as time permits for Starters events only. ALL TITLE RIBBONS for ALL LEVELS will be presented. General Information Title Trial - Dogs will be divided into 5 height groups in 4 different divisions; Regular, Special, Veteran & Double Drop Veterans. The Masters Standard courses are open to all dogs that have an AADC Title; the Masters Games are open to all dogs that have received three corresponding Advanced Games qualifying scores in the same game under 2 different judges. The Advanced Standard courses are open to all dogs that have an ADC; Advanced Games are for dogs that have received two qualifying score in the same Starters Game under 2 different judges. Starters Standard courses are open to all dogs that have not received their ADC title. Starter Games are open to any dogs that have not received two qualifying scores in that event. Steeplechase is open for any dog entered, Team Relay is open for any dog to enter, however Team courses will be at the Masters Level. AAC Challenge course is open to dogs who have received their AADC or higher only. Obstacles- Rubberized A-Frame, Dogwalk, Teeter Totter, Weave Poles, Table, Flexible Tunnels, Self-Healing Tire Jump, Ascending Spread Jump, Double Jump, and Single Jumps. LTD Winged Jumps. Facilities- This is an indoor trial and will be held rain or shine. You will be required to provide your own seating (small bleachers are available in the arena), water (drinking and cooling) and crating for your dog. Come dressed in layers for the weather. Although it is an indoor trial, temperature may change throughout the day. Heated crating area is provided. Dog Aggression- All dogs MUST be kept in an x-pen, crate, in your car, or on leash when not in the ring. This includes the grounds and parking lot. IN ORDER to avoid incidence of dog aggression, please give all dogs lots of room and be aware of what your friendly dog is doing. Any dog engaging in aggressive behaviour at any time will be required to leave the event grounds. In such cases NO refunds will be issued. Notice to Participants

This trial will be held under AAC rules.

This is a LIMITED entry trial.

Trial will be run on a dirt surface inside and will be run regardless of weather conditions.

Competitors, through submission of entry, acknowledge that they know the AAC rules and regulations.

Handlers should be aware of the running order and watch for possible changes. All dogs must be ready in the ON DECK area at least 2 dogs prior to their run.

Move Ups are permitted and the Trial Secretary must be informed in writing (email) 5 days prior to the event. No collars, toys, treats or other training aids will be permitted on course at any time. Leads are allowed to enter the ring but must be left behind the start line. All obstacles conform to AAC specifications.

This trial is open to all dogs, purebred and non-purebred, that are at least 18 months of age and have an AAC ID number. ALL DOGS must have an AAC ID number issued by the AAC prior to the event. Please note it may take several weeks to receive your ID Card. NO ID cards are available for purchase at the trial. A Valid AAC ID card must be presented at the trial check-in; otherwise the dog must be measured for verification of jump height and must jump the height they are measured at.

No Prong or E-collars allowed at the On Target Dog Training facilities.

There will be no refunds for entries withdrawn after the closing date, except for injured dogs or bitches that come into season. There will be no refunds in the event a dog and/or handler are dismissed from competition, regardless the reason. There will be no refunds once the trial has commenced.

Cheques will be deposited once received. No postdated cheques shall be accepted. An NSF fee of $25.00 will be charged to any returned cheques. Trial confirmations will be sent out; including schedule of events.

PLEASE clean up after your dog. ANYONE seen not cleaning up after their dog will be dismissed from the trial site immediately without refund.

Any handler who is found to be abusive to their dog will be dismissed from the trial and the incident shall be reported to the AAC Disciplinary Committee.

No entries will be accepted (unless trial is not full), cancelled or substituted after the closing date.

On Target Dog Training organizing committee has reserved the right to refuse any entry, for any reason. FEO runs will be allowed with NON AUDIBLE toys in any event Directions: Please note that you can only get onto Burbridge Road from Telephone Road; NORTH of the 401. Some GPS units are sending people SOUTH. You can not get to Burbridge Road from the South of the 401; ONLY from the North side of the 401, from Telephone Road

From Montreal or Kingston via Hwy 401:

Take exit 497 for Colborne, ON Turn right (North) onto Percy St/County Rd. 25 - 1 ½ km Turn right (East) onto Telephone Rd - 2 km Turn left (North) onto Burbridge Rd. - 0.5 Km On Target is the first driveway on the right, sign at the end of the driveway and on Building 1 (crating area) From Toronto via Hwy 401:

Take exit 497 for Colborne, ON Turn left (North) onto Percy St./County Rd. 25 – 2 km Turn right (East) onto Telephone Rd - 2 km Turn left (North) onto Burbridge Rd. - 0.5 Km On Target is the first driveway on the right, sign at the end of the driveway and on Building 1 (crating area) Accommodations

Comfort Inn Cobourg: 121 Densmore Rd. Cobourg, ON, K9A 4J9, 905-372-7007 No Pet Fee Presqu'lle Beach Motel: 243 Main St. Brighton, ON, K0K 1H0, 613-475-1010 No Pet Fee Motel 6 Trenton: 10 Trenton St. Trenton, ON, K8V 4M9, 613-392-9291 No Pet Fee Comfort Inn Trenton: 68 Monogram Pl. Trenton, ON, K8V 6S3, 613-965-6660 Pet Fee

Veterinary Services

Northumberland Veterinary Services 86 Percy St. Colborne, ON, K0K 1S0 905-355-1622 Open Monday- Saturday: 8 am – 6 pm Sundays: 8 am – 1 pm

Kawartha Veterinary Emergency Clinic 1840 Lansdowne St. Peterborough, ON, K9K 2M9 705-741-5832 Open 7 Days a week, 24 hours 2018 AAC ID CARDS !!!!!!!!!NEW!!!!!!!!!!

For 2018 all dogs MUST have a 2018 AAC ID card and MUST be presented at check-in for this trial. If your dog does not yet have a 2018 AAC ID card, the registration form can be found on the new AAC website (www.aac.ca)

!!!!!!!!!NEW!!!!!!!!!! Height Categories & Jump Heights Double Height At Regular Specials Vets/Junior Drop Withers Handler Vets 12 or less 8 (or 12) 4 4 n/a >12 to 15 12 (or 16) 8 8 4 >15 to 18 16 (or 20) 12 12 8 >18 to 22 20 (or 24) 16 16 12 >22 24 20 20 16

I have trialed with you before and my jump height is changing to:

______On Target Entry Form

Owner's Name: ______Address:______City:______Prov.: ______PC: ______Phone: ______Cell: ______Emergency Phone Number: ______E-mail: ______Handler's Name: ______Junior Handler AAC #: ______Dog's Name: ______Dog I.D #: ______Breed: ______DOB: ______Height: ______Jump Height: 4 8 12 16 20 24 Regular Specials Vets Vet DD Junior

Reserved Parking for those who wish or need to crate out of their vehicle: YES NO (Please circle or highlight)

Payment Options:

Please make cheques payable to Lynn Inia 205 Burbridge Road, Colborne, Ontario, K0K 1S0

Mail or e-mail entries to: Kim Scea 61 Bentinck St. Trenton, ON K8V 4E2 [email protected] 613-392-7211

E-transfers sent to [email protected]

Password: ontarget

On Target Trial Special; enter 4 events for $60.00

Cost for individual runs is $19.00 before closing, $20.00 after the closing date $10.00 per Junior Handler runs with Junior Handler AAC # FEO: $10.00 TOTAL FEE INCLUDED ______ALL entries MUST include Signed Waiver

Sunday; February 4, 2018 Sunday; February 4, 2018 Starter Jennifer Jumper Libdury Advanced Jennifer Jumper Libdury Starter Jennifer Gamble Libdury Advanced Jennifer Gamble Libdury Starter Jennifer Standard Libdury Advanced Jennifer Standard Libdury Lona Steeplechase O’Reilly

VOLUNTEERING is very important to help run all events smoothly. Please indicate which jobs you prefer to do, If nothing is indicated you may be assigned for a job you prefer not to do, so please circle your jobs of choice. SPLIT position may also be required depending on number of competitors, this will be accommodated with the running order so everyone has the time they need with their dog.

If you are bringing someone who can assist, please also indicate their name and what they prefer to do.

TRAINING IS PROVIDE FOR ALL POSITIONS

I am also bringing another volunteer (name of volunteer) ______

Please circle the job you prefer to do when volunteering:

Course Builder Ring Crew Leash Runner

Gate Timer Scribe

Food and drinks will be provided for all volunteers. AGILITY ASSOCIATION OF CANADA (“AAC”) PARTICIPATION WAIVER AND RELEASE

Entry not valid unless Agreement is signed, dated and submitted with the correct fee.

Handler Name: ______

Dog 1 Name: (the “Dog”) ______AAC Dog ID#: ______

In consideration of the acceptance of this entry by AAC and On Target Agility (the “Organizing Club”) and the opportunity to have the Dog participate, compete in and/or be judged at this event or trial (the “Event”), I, the undersigned, agree as follows: 1. I certify that I am the actual owner of the Dog, or that I am the duly authorized agent of the actual owner of the Dog and that the Dog is not a hazard to persons, property or other dogs. 2. I agree that AAC or the Organizing Club for the Event may refuse my entry for any reason that it deems to be sufficient. 3. I understand and acknowledge that participation in the Event carries certain risks, including, but not limited to injuries (including serious injuries and death) to myself, the Dog, another dog under my control or persons attending as my guests (my “Related Parties”), damage to property and other losses. I waive any and all claims that I have or may have in the future against, and release from all liability and agree not to sue AAC, the Organizing Club or any of the directors, executives, committees, representatives, employees, volunteers or agents of either AAC or the Organizing Club (the “Personnel”) for any injury, death, property damage or other loss that I or my Related Parties sustain due to any cause whatsoever, including negligence, breach of contract, breach of duty, statutory or otherwise, or mistakes or errors of judgment of any kind. 4. I assume full responsibility for the conduct of myself and my Related Parties during the entirety of the Event. I agree to indemnify and save harmless AAC, the Organizing Club and the Personnel from and against any and all claims that may be made against them or costs, fees, expenses or liability (including, without limitation, lawyers’ fees on a solicitor and own client basis) incurred by AAC, the Organizing Club or the Personnel that may arise due to: a. any act or omission of myself, my Related Parties or any party for whom I am liable at law; or b. aggressive behaviour by the Dog or any other dog under my control. 5. I have read, and do understand the rules of competition and the additional rules (if any) appearing in the trial schedule for the Event, as well as the policies of AAC pertaining to discipline (collectively, the “Rules”). I agree to abide by the Rules and to conduct myself and the Dog in accordance with the Rules. I understand that myself and/or the Dog may be subject to disciplinary procedures or sanctions for breach of the Rules and agree to respect and be bound by any disciplinary decision made by AAC. 6. I understand that AAC and/or the Organizing Club may, in the course of administering the Event or conducting its activities generally, collect, use or disclose my personal information and that any personal information collected, used or disclosed by AAC and/or the Organizing Club will be treated in accordance with AAC policy and applicable privacy and personal information laws. I hereby consent to the collection, use and disclosure by AAC and/or the Organizing Club of my personal information. Media Release & Rights of Privacy Waiver I Hereby Grant to AAC 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. Waiver of Rights to Privacy, Publicity & Personality Further, I hereby release Agility Association of Canada 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 rights. 7. I have been given the opportunity to read and understand the terms of this Agreement before signing it, and have in fact done so. I understand that by signing this Agreement, I am restricting my legal rights and I sign this Agreement voluntarily and of my own free will.

Signature:______Date (dd/mm/yy):______

Parent or Guardian must sign if the Handler is under 18 years of age. This trial is being held under the Agility Association of Canada, Inc (AAC) Rules and Regulations. Exhibitors, through submission of entry, acknowledge that they understand the AAC Rules and Regulations, including but not limited to the following

Class Descriptions

AAC Starters Class: The Starters class shall be for dogs not having earned the Agility Dog of Canada (ADC) title. A dog must achieve three clear rounds under at least two different judges to be awarded the ADC title. AAC Advanced Class: The Advanced class shall be for dogs having earned the Agility Dog of Canada (ADC) title, but that have not earned the Advanced Agility Dog of Canada (AADC) title. A dog must achieve three clear rounds under at least two different judges to be awarded the AADC title. AAC Masters Class: The Masters class shall be for dogs having earned the Advanced Agility Dog of Canada title. To be awarded the Master Agility Dog of Canada (MADC) title, a dog must achieve three clear rounds under at least two different judges. AAC Veterans Classes: Veterans classes are for dogs seven years of age or older, or dogs five years and older who have been competing in Specials agility class for a minimum of one year. AAC Specials Classes: Specials classes are open to all dogs. Handlers running a dog in Specials will have the option to move into Regular classes once during the dog’s career. A switch from Specials to Regular cannot be made mid-trial. Dogs moving into Veterans or Specials from Regular classes take their titles with them. Games Classes: Games classes are offered to Starters, Advanced and Masters dogs. Progression from one level to the next is as follows:  Movement into an Advanced Game from a Starters Game requires two qualifying scores in that game at the Starters level earned under two different judges (or completion of one qualifying score in that game prior to January 1, 2009).  Movement into a Masters game from an Advanced Game requires three qualifying scores in the game or, if earned prior to January 1, 2009, two qualifying scores in the game at the Advanced level under two different judges. AAC Steeplechase Class: Steeplechase is open to dogs competing at all levels (Starters, Advanced and Masters). AAC Challenge Class: Challenge is open only to dogs who have completed an AADC and are therefore eligible for Masters Standard courses. Agility Association of Canada Dog ID Card Registration Form Incomplete or illegible forms will be returned

Owner: ______

Address: ______

Town: ______

Province / State: ______

Postal Code / ZIP: ______

Telephone: ______

Dog’s Call Name: ______(Name to appear on certificate – 20 characters maximum)

Dog’s Registered Name: ______

Breed: ______(Specify “All Canadian” to denote Mix Breed)

Dog’s Date of Birth: ______(Day/Month/Year) (Estimate to the day if Unknown)

Dog’s Height at Withers: ______

Make Cheque/money order payable to: Agility Association of Canada (CDN funds)

Mail To: Barbara Brown 9640 Hedley Dr, RR# 2 Ilderton, ON N0M 2A0 Canada

All dogs must have a valid AAC ID Number before they compete. Legs and Titles will only be issued to dogs with a valid AAC ID Number. Please allow up to six (6) weeks for processing and delivery of ID Cards.