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Regulations for Agility Trials and Agility Course Test (ACT) Regulations for Agility Trials and Agility Course Test (ACT) Amended to January 1, 2020 Published by The American Kennel Club Revisions to the Regulations for Agility Trials and Agility Course Test (ACT) Effective January 1, 2021 This insert is issued as a supplement to the Regulations for Agility Trials and Agility Course Test (ACT) Amended to January 1, 2020 and approved by the AKC Board of Directors November 10, 2020 Chapter 1. REGULATIONS FOR AGILITY TRIALS Section 14. Opening and Closing Dates. Opening Date: For all trials, clubs shall set a date and time that entries will first be accepted. Entries received prior to the opening date shall be considered invalid entries and shall be returned as soon as possible. Closing Date: Clubs shall set a date and time that entries will close. •The closing date for the trial shall not be less than seven ) (7 days prior to the trial. • Entries must be received prior to the published closing date and time. • Entries for any agility trial may be accepted until the official closing date and time even though the advertised limit has been reached. • The club may contact exhibitors to notify them of their entry status prior to the closing date. • Following the closing date, the Trial Secretary shall promptly contact all entrants and advise them of their status. Entries not accepted shall be returned within seven (7) days of the closing date Pink Insert Issued: November 2020 REAGIL (3/20) Revisions to the Regulations for Agility Trials and Agility Course Test (ACT) Effective February 1, 2021 This insert is issued as a supplement to the Regulations for Agility Trials and Agility Course Test (ACT) Amended to January 1, 2020 and approved by the AKC Board of Directors October 13, 2020 Chapter 15 – Regulations for Agility Course Test (ACT) Section 2. ACT Event. There are two levels of ACT events – ACT1 (Standard)/ACT1J (Jumpers) and ACT2 (Standard)/ACT2J (Jumpers). ACT1/ACT1J are designed for the beginning level dog to show beginning sequencing and performance skills. ACT2/ACT2J requires an increased skill level shown by the additional obstacles to be performed. Section 9. Course Size, Suitability and Facilities. Must be a minimum useable course area must be 3500 square feet for ACT1 and ACT2. For ACT1J and ACT2J the minimum useable course area must be 3200 square feet. The course area must be moderately level and clear,and be a minimum of 40 feet wide. Refer to Chapter 4, Sections 1 and 2 for additional information. Section 13. ACT1/ACT1J. ACT1/ACT1J are entry level tests that are open to all dogs that have not earned a title in any AKC Agility class and that meet the age and physical requirements for a regular AKC agility trial (Chapter 1, Section 3). Dogs must have two passing ACT1 scores in order to earn the ACT1 title. For ACT1J dogs must have two passing ACT1J scores to earn the ACT1J title. To receive the title certificate and have the title added to a dog’s record, the dog must be registered/listed with the AKC. STANDARD Classes ACT1 (Standard) Performance Standards: • Minimum allowable score required to qualify = 85 • Performance will be judges as set forth in Chapter 5, Sections 4, 5 & 6 with the following exceptions: − Run-outs and Refusals will not be judged − More than 3 attempts at the next correct obstacle (ascent side of contacts) will result in a Mandatory Elimination and will be signaled with an “F” by the judge. − The 4 –Paw rule is not in effect ACT1 Standard Course Time: The time for all jump heights is 60 seconds. This is also maximum course time. The course must be completed in less than 60 seconds. ACT1 Minimum Obstacles Requirements: • Quantity =10-12 • Obstacles required, allowed and not allowed - refer to Section 15 for chart. • All obstacles must meet AKC equipment regulations in Chapter 3 JUMPERS Classes ACT1J (Jumpers) Performance Standards: • Minimum allowable score required to qualify = 85 • Performance will be judges as set forth in Chapter 5, Sections 4, 5 & 6 with the following exceptions: − Run-outs and Refusals will not be judged − More than 3 attempts at the next correct obstacle will result in a Mandatory Elimination and will be signaled with an “F” by the judge. ACT1J Standard Course Time: The time for all jump heights is 50 seconds. This is also maximum course time. The course must be completed in less than 50 seconds. ACT1J Minimum Obstacles Requirements: • Quantity =10-12 • Obstacles required, allowed and not allowed - refer to Section 16 for chart. • All obstacles must meet AKC equipment regulations in Chapter 3 Section 14. ACT2 (Standard)/ACT2J (Jumpers). ACT2/ACT2J are the second level Agility Course Tests that are open to all dogs that have dogs that have not earned a title in any AKC Agility class and that meet the age and physical requirements for a regular AKC agility trial (Chapter 1, Section 3). Dogs must have two passing ACT2 scores in order to earn the ACT2 title. For ACT2J dogs must have two passing ACT2J scores to earn the ACT2J title. To receive the title certificate and have the title added to a dog’s record, the dog must be registered/listed with the AKC. STANDARD Classes ACT2 Performance Standards: • Minimum allowable score required to qualify = 85 • Performance will be judged as set forth in Chapter 5, Sections 4, 5 & 6 with the following exceptions: − Run-outs and Refusals will not be judged − More than 3 attempts at the next correct obstacle (ascent side of contacts) will result in a Mandatory Elimination and will be signaled with an “F” by the judge. − The 4 –Paw rule is not in effect ACT2 Standard Course Time: The time for all jump heights is 70 seconds. This is also maximum course time. The course must be completed in less than 70 seconds. ACT2 Minimum Obstacles Requirements: • Quantity = 11-13 • Obstacles required, allowed and not allowed – refer to Section 15 for chart. • All obstacles must meet AKC equipment regulations in Chapter 3. JUMPERS Classes ACT2J (Jumpers)Performance Standards: • Minimum allowable score required to qualify = 85 • Performance will be judged as set forth in Chapter 5, Sections 4, 5 & 6 with the following exceptions: − Run-outs and Refusals will not be judged − More than 3 attempts at the next correct obstacle will result in a Mandatory Elimination and will be signaled with an “F” by the judge. ACT2J Standard Course Time: The time for all jump heights is 60 seconds. This is also maximum course time. The course must be completed in less than 60 seconds. ACT2J Minimum Obstacles Requirements: • Quantity =11-13 • Obstacles required, allowed and not allowed - refer to Section 16 for chart. • All obstacles must meet AKC equipment regulations in Chapter 3 Section 16. Obstacles for ACT1J and ACT2J. OBSTACLES ACT1J ACT2J Weaves poles N R (1) 6 poles Open tunnel A Max (3) A Max (3) Bar jump A A Double Bar Jump N A (1)** Panel Jump A A Tire Jump A A Broad Jump N A (1)** Triple Bar Jump N A (1) ** One Bar Jump R R Qty of Obstacles 10-12 11-13 R = Required Obstacles A = Allowed Obstacles N = Not Allowed **A maximum of one spread jump required on the course. Orange Insert Issued: November 2020 REAGIL (3/20) Table of Contents Chapter 1 – Regulations for Agility Trials......................5 Section 1. Purpose ...........................................................5 Section 2. Agility Trials Defined ......................................5 Section 3. Eligibility of Dogs ...........................................6 Section 4. Eligibility to Hold Agility Trials .....................7 Section 5. Making Application .........................................7 Section 6. Agility Trial Secretary and Agility Trial Chairman.....................................7 Section 7. Appointment of the Event Committee ..........8 Section 8. Stewards, Timers, Scribes ..............................8 Section 9. Premium Lists ................................................8 Section 10. Risk ..............................................................10 Section 11. Entry Forms ................................................10 Section 12. Entry Methods ............................................10 Section 13. Entry Limits ................................................11 Section 14. Opening and Closing Dates ........................11 Section 15. Paper Entry Forms Per Envelope ..............11 Section 16. Entry Acceptance Methods ........................11 1. First Received....................................... 11 2. Random Draw ....................................... 13 Section 17. Duplicate Entries ........................................14 Section 18. Event Limit Options, Judge Assignment Changes and Load Balancing Entries ........15 Section 19. Running Order ............................................16 Section 20. Move-ups .....................................................16 Section 21. For Exhibition Only ....................................17 Section 22. Entry of Ineligible Dog ...............................17 Section 23. Declining Entries and Excusing a Dog from the Trial ..............................................18 Section 24. Handling Dog Aggression ...........................18 Section 25. Ribbons and Rosettes .................................20 Section 26. Catalogs .......................................................20 Section 27. Scorekeeping Requirements ......................22 Section 28. Recording Fees............................................23 Section 29. Submission of Records ...............................23 Section 30. Cancellation of Awards ...............................23 Section 31. Approval
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