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o B Three AKC Licensed All Breed Agility Trials

C v i (Held under American Kennel Club Rules and Regulations) x

n COLUMBIA RIVER AGILITY CLUB

a October 30 - 31, November 1, 2009

0 LINN COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS

p m Calapooia Arena 3700 Knox Butte Road, Albany, OR 97321 Free Day Parking

Friday, October 30, 2009 (event #2009650106) Saturday, October 31, 2009 (event #2009650107) Sunday, November 1, 2009 (event #2009650108) Judge: Edith Allyn – Stafford, VA

Certification Permission has been granted by the American Kennel Club for the holding of this event under rules and regulations – James P. Crowley, Secretary Unlimited entries on Friday and Saturday Limited entry of 330 on Sunday

Opening Date: Thursday, July 9, 2009, 8:00 am Closing Date: Saturday, October 16, 2009 7:00 pm

Trial Hours Friday, 7:00 am – 7:00 pm, judging begins at 8:00 am Saturday, 7:00 am – 7:00 pm, judging begins at 8:00 am Sunday, 7:00 am – 7:00 pm, judging begins at 8:00 am Officers of the Columbia River Agility Club Move-ups, Errors, Confirmation Protocols President: Debbie Cooper, 6333 N. Oberlin St., Portland, OR 97203 Move-ups after entries close must be submitted to the trial secretary in writing (mail or email) by 6 pm, Vice President: Barth Clooten, 6333 N. Oberlin St., Portland, OR 97203 Pacific time, Monday, October 26, 2009. Day-to-day move-ups will be accepted at the trial. Move-ups must Treasurer: Lori Sage, P.O. Box 3381, Tualatin, OR 97062 be submitted on the move-up form provided, to the trial secretary no later than 30 minutes after completion Recording Secretary: Karin Pearson-King, 15218 NW 29th Court, Vancouver, WA 98685 of the last class of the day. Confirmation/Results: If you want to receive confirmation and results via e- Corresponding Secretary: Karin Haderly, 312 Gray Rd., Castle Rock, WA 98611 mail, please set your Spam filter to accept e-mail from [email protected] The trial secretary will NOT go Board Member: Claudia Simpson through any steps to facilitate this. Confirmations will be mailed if no valid e-mail is provided. It is the exhibitor’s responsibility to enter their dog in the correct class. The Trial Secretary cannot make any Trial Committee Information changes (except for move-ups as noted) after the closing date of the trial. Be sure to check your entry form Trial Chairperson: Debbie Cooper, 6333 N. Oberlin St., Portland, OR 97203 503-285-0231 carefully and make certain you have entered the correct class(es). Trial Secretary: Barb Behan, P.O. Box 972905, Vancouver, WA 98687 [email protected] Trial Committee: Debbie Cooper, Barth Clooten, Laura Fordice, Karin Haderly, Karin Pearson-King, Mike Awards Dellorto, Tammy Moody, Claudia Simpson Awards for qualifying scores only. All awards must be claimed at the show. Ribbons will be awarded to Veterinarian (On Call): Linn Veterinary Hospital, 6011 Pacific Blvd. SW, Albany, OR 97321 first through fourth place in each height division in each class. 541-926-0291 First Place: Blue Ribbon ~ Second Place: Red Ribbon ~ Third Place: Yellow Ribbon (Exhibitors should follow their veterinarian’s recommendations to assure their dogs are free of Fourth Place: White Ribbon ~ Qualifying Score: Dark Green Rosette Internal and external parasites, any communicable diseases, and have appropriate vaccinations.) MACH & PAX ribbons and bars will be presented to dogs completing those titles If you & your dog are close to a MACH or PAX, please let a member of the trial committee know. Judging Assignment & Class Information Judge: Edith Allyn, 1030 Lakeview Dr., Stafford, VA 22554 (Judge No. ZA721) CRAC will be awarding High in Trial Special Rosette Ribbons, for runs on Friday and Saturday only, to the Friday: All Standard, JWW, FAST classes highest combined score from two clean rounds, for all dogs entered in the show, in the regular classes for Saturday: All Standard, JWW, FAST classes each of the AKC Recognized Breed Groups (Sporting, Hound, Working, Terrier, Toy, Non-Sporting and Sunday: All Standard, JWW NO FAST classes will be offered on Sunday Herding). Scores of 100 in both classes is required to be in contention. Scoring is based on the highest Rings (2): 100 feet x 90 feet, indoors on packed dirt. combined YPS. Obstacles Entry Information Obstacles shall meet the specifications for obstacles in the current edition of AKC Regulations for Agility Entry Fees (per dog, per day): Trials. There will be no equipment familiarization at this trial. Weave poles with 24” spacing may be used $20.00 1st entry (incl. $3.00 AKC fee). at these trials. $12.00 2nd entry (incl. $3.00 AKC fee). $12.00 3rd entry (incl. $3.00 AKC fee). Equipment One entry form per dog may be used for all days. The equipment for this event is provided by K-9 Sports LLC. Information on equipment rental can be obtained by contacting [email protected] or calling (503) 632-2227. Closing Closes Friday, October 16, 2009 at 7:00 pm. Unlimited entries on Friday and Saturday; Limit of Dogs Eligible to Enter 330 entries on Sunday. This trial is open to all dogs over the age of 15 months that are registered with the American Kennel Club or are register-able breeds that have obtained ILP numbers from the American Kennel Club, except bitches in Catalog season, aggressive dogs, blind or deaf dogs, or dogs suffering from any deformity, injury or illness which $10.00 – please pre-order catalogs using the entry form. There will be a limited number available the day may affect the dog’s physical or mental performance. of the trial. Height Divisions Trial Secretary The following jump height divisions shall be used in all regular classes: Mail entries/fees to Barb Behan, P.O. Box 872905, Vancouver, WA 98687, or you can enter this trial on- 8” for dogs 11 inches and under at the withers Preferred class: 4” line beginning 7/9/09 at www.AKC.org/AgilityEntry using your “My AKC” account. 12” for dogs 14 inches and under at the withers Preferred class: 8” 16” for dogs 18 inches and under at the withers Preferred class: 12” Online vs Paper Entry Primary Limits: 20” for dogs 22 inches and under at the withers Preferred class: 16” During the first 48 hours after opening, the initial limit of entries designated as either on-line or paper will be 24” for dogs over 22 inches at the withers Preferred class: 20” as follows: 25% on-entries and 75% paper entries. If either form of entry (on-line or paper) has not filled at 26” dogs may be entered at this height at owner’s discretion Preferred class: N/A the end of the 48 hour time period, the club reserves the right to decrease or increase either one accordingly. Paper entries received within 24 hours of the opening date and time must: (1) include postage Jump Height Information or be metered; or (2) be delivered by a multi-state or multi-national postal or carrier service. If the above Please include a copy of your dogs’ jump height card with your entry. All entries must include a copy of conditions are not met, the entries are not valid and will be returned to the sender. Express mail must be your dog’s height card. All dogs without height cards will have to be measured by the judge of record, designated as “no signature required”. No hand deliveries accepted in the first 24 hours. except 24”/26” dogs. If a VMO or and AKC Representative is available, all dogs without height cards, including 24”/26” dogs, will need to be measured. UNLIMITED ENTRY for Friday and Saturday – send in your entry on your schedule – but be sure we receive it prior to the closing date of Friday, October 16, 2009 at 7:00 pm at trial secretary’s house. Classes Offered All levels of Standard STD, JWW and FAST, including the preferred classes, will be offered according to the Walk-through & Warm-up entry form. International Sweepstakes Classes will not be offered. A complete set of rules for all classes is Handlers in all classes will be permitted to walk the course without a dog prior to the start of the class. At available from the American Kennel Club, 5580 Centerview Drive, Suite 200, Raleigh, NC 27606, or from the discretion of the judge, if the size of the entry for any class might inhibit a safe and fair walk-through by the AKC web site. handlers, height divisions may be used to divide the walk-through into groups, e.g., walk-through for the 8”, 12” and 16” division handlers followed by runs for those height divisions; then walk-through and subsequent Preferred Class Information runs for the 20”, 24” and 26” divisions. A warm-up area, consisting of a regulation agility jump, will be You may not enter the same dog in preferred & regular classes in the same set of shows (weekend). provided. Important Information for Exhibitors

 All owners and handlers are responsible for correctly entering and participating in this trial in accordance with AKC rules. Owners are responsible for errors in entry forms, regardless of who may make such errors.

 All dogs must be on leash at all times except when in the ring or when in the designated agility warm-up area. AKC does not permit pinch/prong collars, electrical or special training collars anywhere on the trial grounds.  The safety of dogs is of primary concern. By entering the trial, exhibitors acknowledge that they are familiar with the rules and regulations of the AKC agility program, and that their dogs are familiar with and able to perform all obstacles safely.

 Confirmation of entry and a schedule of judging time will be sent to the address (email will be used when provided on the entry form) on the official AKC entry form after the closing date. If an exhibitor has not received a copy of the schedule at least seven days prior to the show, the trial secretary should be contacted. Returned checks do not constitute a valid entry. If a check is returned, the entry will be deemed invalid, and the issuer will be billed for all trial associated fees, including, but not limited to: AKC fees, judges fees and secretarial fees. Envelopes/transactions containing entries for more than the ten (10) dog maximum shall be treated as an invalid entry.

 Conditional, unsigned, incomplete, illegible, telephone or telegraph entries cannot be accepted. Entries not on official AKC forms or photocopies of AKC forms without the agreement form included are not acceptable.  100% of entry fees will be refunded if a written request is received by the trial secretary on or before the trial closing date. After closing, refunds will be given, if notification is received not less than 48 hours prior to the start of the trial, less all judging and recording fees, for injured or ill handlers, injured or ill dogs, or bitches in season. No refunds will be given if request is received after the published commencement of the trial. Verification from a doctor or vet may be required at the club’s discretion. No entry fee will be refunded if the trial cannot open or be completed by reason of riots, civil disturbances, fire, acts of God, public emergency, acts of public enemy, or any other cause beyond the control of the organizing committee.  The Columbia River Agility Club, Linn County Fairgrounds and K-9 Sports LLC assume no responsibility for any loss, damage or injury sustained by exhibitors, handlers, or spectators, or to any of their dogs or property, and further assumes no responsibility for injury to any child not under the control of his or her parents or guardians.  The Columbia River Agility Club may cancel this event in extreme weather conditions.

 It is expressly understood that exhibitors alone are responsible for the behavior of their dogs and/or children. Any exhibitor whose dogs and/or children create unnecessary disturbances or repeatedly engage in unsafe or disruptive behavior may, at the discretion of the trial committee, be asked to leave the trial site. In such case, no refund of any fees paid will be made. All dogs must be on leash at all times except when in the ring or when in the designated agility warm-up area.

 Please clean up after your dogs while on the show grounds and at the motel site. We want to retain these facilities for future events.

 Only dogs that are eligible to be shown under the AKC rules shall be allowed within the show precincts.

Ring & Crating Information There will be crating on the elevated spectator area around the competition. Crating space is somewhat limited, so we ask that you please conserve on space so that everyone who needs crating will be able to find a spot. Hotel Information Rates and pet information are subject to change. Please confirm all details when making reservations. LaQuinta Inn 251 Airport Rd., Albany, OR 97321 800-531-5900 Albany Inn Best Western 315 Airport Rd. SE, Albany, OR 97321 866-890-0519 Motel 6 2735 E Pacific Blvd., Albany, OR 97321 800-4MOTEL6 Budget Inn 2735 E Pacific Blvd, Albany, OR 97321 541-926-4246 Holiday Inn Express Hotel 105 Opal Court NE, Albany, OR 97321 800-465-4329 Days Inn 1100 Price Rd., Albany, OR 97321 800-DAYS-INN Relax Inn 1212 SE Price Rd., Albany, OR 97321 888-321-3352 Value Inn 3125 Santiam Hwy SE, Albany, OR 97321 541-926-1538 Phoenix Inn 3410 Spicer Dr., Albany, OR 97321 888-889-0208 Marco Polo Motel 2410 Pacific Blvd, Albany, OR 97321 541-926-4401

Blue Ox RV Park 4000 Blue Ox Dr. SE, Albany, OR 97321 800-336-2881 Knox Butte RV Park 125 Expo Parkway, Albany, OR 97321 541-928-9033 KOA 33775 Oakville Rd. S., Albany, OR 97321 800-562-8526

Parking Day parking is permitted in the parking lot in front of the arena building. RV Parking reservations need to be made directly through the Linn County Fairgrounds. Please call them at (541) 926-4314 to reserve your spot. Directions From the North, on I-5: 1. Take EXIT 234A toward Fair/Expo/Knox Butte. 2. Turn slight right onto Airport Road SE 3. Turn right onto Pacific Blvd. SE/OR-99E N. 4. Stay straight to go onto Knox Butte Road E. 5. End at 3700 Knox Butte Road E. From the South, on I-5: 1. Take Exit 234 toward Fair/Expo/Knox Butte. 2. Turn right onto Knox Butte Road E. 3. End at 3700 Knox Butte Road E. VOLUNTEER FORM Linn County Fairgrounds

Please mail with your entry form Camping and Parking Information

Day of Parking is Free. Volunteers are the key to a successful trial and are greatly appreciated. You receive a great free lunch each day you work. We will ensure that your volunteer duties will not interfere with your Camping Reservations: These will be handled by the runs. Linn County Fairgrounds. Reservations will be on a first-come, first-served basis. Name of Person and Dog(s) ______To reserve a camping space, call the Fairgrounds at 541-926- 4314 and tell them you want to book a camping/RV reservation ______for the Columbia River Agility Club Trials to be held October 30, ______31, and November 1, 2009. Camping spaces are limited to 50.

Fees: $25.00/night that includes water and 30 amp Please circle all that apply to the dog(s) you will be running this weekend. electrical. Limit of 37 spaces. Standard Novice Open Excellent Fri Sat Sun 4 8 12 16 20 24 26 $20.00/night that includes 10 amp electrical JWW Novice Open Excellent Fri Sat Sun 4 8 12 16 20 24 26 and no water. Limit of 13 spaces. FAST Novice Open Excellent Fri Sat 4 8 12 16 20 24 26 Confirmations and camping passes will be sent by the Fairgrounds. DO NOT send any camping requests or fees to the trial secretary. What is your level of experience?

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SCRIBE RUNNER ANYTHING OFFICIAL AMERICAN KENNEL CLUB TELEPHONE : ENTRY FORM FOR AGILITY TRIAL E-MAIL ADDRESS: October 30, 31, November 1, 2009 Opens July 9, 2009, 8:00 AM PDT, Closes at 7:00 PM PDT, Friday, October 16, 2009 Columbia River Agility Club Agility Trials, Linn County Fairgrounds, Albany, OR Mail entries/fees to Barb Behan, P.O. Box 872905, Vancouver, WA 98687 Make checks payable to “Columbia River Agility Club” or “CRAC” PLEASE INCLUDE A COPY OF YOUR JUMP HEIGHT CARD WITH YOUR ENTRY Entry fees: $20.00 first entry, $12.00 each additional entry (incl AKC fee $3/$3/$3), same dog, same day.

STD JWW FAST STD JWW FAST STD FRI: SAT: SUN: JWW (IMPORTANT: CAREFULLY READ INSTRUCTIONS ON REVERSE SIDE BEFORE FILLING OUT) BREED VARIETY SEX HEIGHT AT WITHERS

STANDARD AGILITY CLASS (circle one) JUMPERS WITH weaves (circle one)JUMP HEIGHT (circle one) NOV-A NOV-B OPEN EXC-A EXC-B NOV A NOV B OPEN EXC-A EXC-B 8 12 16 20 24 26

PREFERRED AGILITY CLASS (circle one) PREFERRED JWW (circle one) JUMP HEIGHT (circle one) NOVICE OPEN EXC-A EXC-B NOVICE OPEN EXC-A EXC-B 4 8 12 16 20

FAST CLASS: (effective 01/01/07) (circle one) JUMP HEIGHT (circle one) (if offered) REGULAR: NOV-A NOV-B OPEN EXC-A EXC-B 8 12 16 20 24 26 PREFERRED: NOV-P OPEN-P EXC-AP EXC-BP 4 8 12 16 20

NON-REGULAR AGILITY CLASSES: INTERNATIONAL SWEEPSTAKES CLASS JUMP HEIGHT (circle one) (if offered) (circle class) STD JWW 14 18 26

AKC REGISTERED NAME (Include AKC titles only) CALL NAME OF DOG

 AKC REG. NO. (Enter number here) DATE OF BIRTH AKC JUNIOR HANDLER #  AKC LITTER NO.  ILP NO. PLACE OF BIRTH  FOREIGN REG. NO. & COUNTRY  USA  CANADA  FOREIGN BREEDER

ACTUAL OWNERS

OWNERS ADDRESS  NEW ADDRESS

CITY, STATE, ZIP + 4

HANDLER (Junior Handler see back) FEE ENCLOSED

I CERTIFY that I am the actual owner of the dog, or that I am the duly authorized agent of the actual owner whose name I have entered above. In consideration of the acceptance of this entry, I (we) agree to abide by the rules and regulations of The American Kennel Club in effect at the time of this event, and by any additional rules and regulations appearing in the premium list for this event, and further agree to be bound by the "Agreement" printed on the reverse side of this entry form. I (we) certify and represent that the dog entered is not a hazard to persons or other dogs. This entry is submitted for acceptance on the foregoing representation and Agreement. I (we) agree to conduct myself (ourselves) in accordance with all such Rules and Regulations (including all provisions applying to discipline) and to abide by any decisions made in accord with them.

■SIGNATURE of owner or his agent duly authorized to make this entry______The above number MUST be included. Should you not have your Junior Handler number, AKC Rules, Regulations, Policies and Guidelines are available on the American Kennel Club Web site, www.akc.org this may be obtained from the American Kennel Club. Phone: (919) 816-3776. By signing the entry form I (we) certify that the Junior Showman does not now, AGREEMENT and will not at any time, act as an agent/handler for pay while continuing to I (we) agree that the club holding this event has the right to refuse this entry for cause which the club compete in Junior Showmanship. shall deem sufficient. In consideration of the acceptance of this entry and of the holding of this event and of the opportunity to have the dog judged and to win prizes, ribbons, or trophies, I (we) agree to ADDRESS______hold the AKC, the event-giving club, their members, directors, governors, officers, agents, CITY ______STATE ______ZIP superintendents or event secretary and the owner and/or lessor of the premises and any provider of ______services that are necessary to hold this event and any employees or volunteers of the aforementioned parties, and any AKC approved judge, judging at this event, harmless from any claim for loss or injury ■If Junior Handler is not the owner of the dog identified on the face of this form, what is the relationship of the Junior which may be alleged to have been caused directly or indirectly to any person or thing by the act of Handler to the Owner? this dog while in or about the event premises or grounds or near any entrance thereto, and I (we) THIS FORM IS VALID FOR ALL AGILITY TRIALS HELD ON OR AFTER JANUARY 1, 2007. AEAGL2 - 01/01/07 (03/06) personally assume all responsibility and liability for any such claim; and I (we) further agree to hold the aforementioned parties harmless from any claim for loss, injury or damage to this dog. Additionally, I (we) hereby assume the sole responsibility for and agree to indemnify, defend and save the aforementioned parties harmless from any and all loss and expense (including legal fees) by reason of the liability imposed by law upon any of the aforementioned parties for damage because of bodily injuries, including death at any time resulting therefrom, sustained by any person or persons, including myself (ourselves), or on account of damage to property, arising out of or in consequence of my (our) participation in this event, however such, injuries, death or property damage may be caused, and whether or not the same may have been caused or may be alleged to have been caused by the negligence of the aforementioned parties or any of their employees, agents, or any other persons. I (WE) AGREE THAT ANY CAUSE OF ACTION, CONTROVERSY OR CLAIM ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO THE ENTRY, EXHIBITION OR ATTENDANCE AT THE EVENT BETWEEN THE AKC AND THE EVENT-GIVING CLUB (UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED IN ITS PREMIUM LIST) AND MYSELF (OURSELVES) OR AS TO THE CONSTRUCTION, INTERPRETATION AND EFFECT OF THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE SETTLED BY ARBITRATION PURSUANT TO THE APPLICABLE RULES OF THE AMERICAN ARBITRATION ASSOCIATION. HOWEVER, PRIOR TO ARBITRATION ALL APPLICABLE AKC BYLAWS, RULES, REGULATIONS AND PROCEDURES MUST FIRST BE FOLLOWED AS SET FORTH IN THE AKC CHARTER AND BYLAWS, RULES, REGULATIONS, PUBLISHED POLICIES AND GUIDELINES.

INSTRUCTIONS Handlers may opt to enter in a higher height division for all Regular titling classes and the FAST titling classes, but not in a division lower than their proper height division.

Dogs entered in the Preferred classes must compete at the required jump height and may not compete in a jump height division higher or lower than their proper height division. All dogs that have not been officially measured for an Agility Jump Height Card may still compete; however, they must be measured by a Judge of record, an Agility Field Representative, or a Volunteer Measuring Official, prior to running. The Judge's measurement will be valid for this trial or back-to-back trials only. If a measurement is necessary, it is the exhibitor's responsibility to have their dog(s) measured prior to running. ______If this entry is for Junior Showmanship, please give the following information: JUNIOR SHOWMANSHIP JR.’S DATE OF BIRTH______

AKC JUNIOR HANDLER NUMBER           