Greater Chicago Club Officers

Event Numbers 2021281705 / 2021281709 / 2021281706 / 2021281710 T1 – June 19th T2 – June 19th T3 – June 20th T4 – June 20th President Paula Streicher Vice-President Gregg Gammie PREMIUM LIST Secretary Susan Schimel Little Fort Cluster Summer Shows Treasurer Robert Peiler FAST COURSING ABILITY TESTS

Hunt Masters Susan Schimel & Emily Gammie

FIELD CHAIRMAN FIELD SECRETARY Gregg Gammie Tina Anchondo 4632 Winchester Avenue 1528 Grange Avenue Lyons, IL 60534 Racine, WI 53405 (708) 732-5480 (262) 977-5711 [email protected] grkccoursing.com Greater Chicago Whippet Club (Member Club of the American ) Lure Operator: Gregg Gammie & David Gammie ALL-Breed AKC Fast CAT Tests Both are experienced Whippet race meet lure operators Lake County Fairgrounds 1060 E. Peterson Road, Grayslake, IL 60030 ***Minimum 75 yds run out catch pen***

Field Is FENCED by Greater Chicago Whippet Club The lure is a Drag Line (squawker or plastic) Veterinarian on Call

Saturday June 19, 2021 and Sunday June 20, 2021 Animal Emergency Treatment Center Pre-Entry is strongly encouraged 1810 E Belvedere Road Entries Open Monday April 19, 2021 8 a.m. Grayslake, IL 60030 (857) 548 - 5300 Pre-Entries close (closing date) Wednesday June 9, 2021 at 6 p.m. Limited to 110 / Test DIRECTIONS TO EMERGENCY VET: Walk-ins accepted per Test Schedule if not already full. Directions to Emergency Vet: Head toward Midlothian Road – Turn Entries WILL be accepted for All American Dogs listed in the AKC Right – then Turn Left onto W Peterson Rd – Turn Left on US-45 N – Canine Partners Program Continue on US-45 and destination will be on your right after crossing East Belvidere Road.

Permission has been granted by the American Kennel Club for the holding of these events under the American Kennel Club rules and regulations. Gina M. DiNardo, Executive Secretary

6. Fast CAT suffix titles are earned at designated milestones: a. BCAT = 150 points b. DCAT = 500 points c. FCAT = 1,000 points d. FCAT# = every additional 500 points 7.Timing Devices: The time to complete the 100 yard dash is record er to the nearest 1/100 of a second (e.g. 9.11). The club may use stop watches or break-the-beam equipment to obtain the time. If stop watches are used, there shall be two timers positioned at the finish line. An individual at the start line shall signal with an arm drop the moment the nose of the crosses the start line. The timers start their stopwatches at the bottom of the arm drop. The timers shall stop their watches when the nose of the dog crosses the finish line. The times from the two stopwatches shall be averaged to determine the recorded time. 8. Area of the course will be fenced as a chute with a fenced- in recovery area of 30 yards or larger.

RIBBONS & PRIZES ENTRY FEES Qualifiers will receive a light blue flat ribbon for successful pass of Pre Entry before closing date - $20 / dog per test through June 9, 2021 test. Dogs achieving a will be awarded a rosette. Late entries & Day of Event (until limit is met) $25 / dog per test GENERAL RULES ELIGIBLE BREEDS & REGISTRY 1.All entries must be one year of age or older on the day of the Open to all dogs at least 12 months of age that are individually test. registered with the AKC, recorded in the FSS program, dogs with PAL 2.Each entry will be examined and may be measured with a wicket numbers or dogs enrolled in the AKC Canine Partners program. at inspection. Inspection shall take place prior to any form of Females in season may not enter. A dog may enter only once per wrapping being applied to the dog. In the opinion of the inspection event. (An event is defined by an event number.) Dogs requiring committee, any entry found to be lame, unfit to compete, or a registry in Canine Partners must be spayed or neutered and are female in season, shall not be allowed to enter and entry fees shall subject to a separate registration fee of $19.00 for AKC. be refunded. The decision of the field committee is final. 3. Dogs may run “naked” without collars or with a collar. Collars TESTS, TITLES & TIMING without tags are encouraged. Dogs may not run with harnesses. How Does a Fast CAT Work? Muzzles are allowed. No pinch collars, and no electronic training 1. Fast CAT is a timed straight race of 100 yards. collars or devices are allowed. The club recommends using a 2. Dogs run singularly. plain collar and lead and we discourage the use of flexi leads for 3. The dog’s time to complete the 100 yd dash is converted into safety reasons. mph 4. Electric drag type lure machines will be used. Lure consist of 4. A handicap system is applied to a dog’s MPH to determine the white plastic bags, with or without rags attached. number of points earned. The handicap system is based on the 5.The field committee reserves the right to bar known aggressive height of the dog at its withers: dogs from the event site. a. 18”or greater = handicap is 1.0 6.There will be a $5 fine assessed for any loose dog not taking b. 12” up to less than 18” = handicap is 1.5 part in the course in progress (per AKC). The following actions c. Below 12” = handicap is 2.0 may result in a fine and/or being excused from the event: 5. Points = MPH multiplied by the dog’s handicap exhibiting unsportsmanlike conduct, not picking up after one’s dog, or littering in any area of the event. 7. NO ONE is allowed on the field without the express permission of the Field 7.NO ONE is allowed on the field without the express permission of the Field Chairman, except the appointed Field Committee. INSPECTIONS: 8.There is NO SMOKING in the following areas: In and around Please line up accordingly. Female dogs – Handler will pull either a the Paddock area, in and around the Secretary's table, and Napkin / Kleenex from dispenser provided – swipe dog in front of nowhere on the field itself. Please be respectful of others. inspector and show results to the inspector. Then throw it away in 9. There is no alcohol allowed on the fairgrounds. the garbage can provided.Then gait will be checked by inspector for 10. Electronic Timers or stop watches will be used for timing. all dogs.

ACCOMMODATIONS IN THIS AREA: The event has restroom facilities. Water for your dogs will be The following Motels currently allow dogs, some have deposits available. Please bring your own chairs and shade. and/or restrictions. Please inquire about dog policy when booking your reservation. HOST HOTEL: DOUBLETREE BY HILTON HOTEL, LIBERTYVILLE- MUNDELEIN ...... 847-949-5100 510 East IL Route 83, Mundelein, IL 60060 • Exhibitor rate $89.00 Photography Etiquette: (NO DOG FEE) Book online at: www.mundelein.doubletree.com to receive the Greater Chicago Whippet Club has contracted with a professional Little Fort KC Exhibitor rate use photographer for this event. Please be respectful toward the "BookingTool" LFE photographer and let them work the field as they deem necessary to Book by telephone at 847-949-5100 or 1-800-222-TREE always refer to "Booking Code" LFE get the best photographs of your dog(s). Any interference with the photographer or other disruptive behaviors will not be tolerated and COMFORT SUITES ...... 847-223-5050 could result in you being asked to leave the event. 1775 E Belvidere Rd., Grayslake, IL 60030 CANDLEWOOD SUITES CHICAGO/LIBERTYVILLE...... 847-247-9900 Please follow directions provided by photographer as to how to sign up 1100 N US Hwy 45, Libertyville, IL 60048 on their lists to view and place orders. HAMPTON INN & SUITES CHICAGO-LIBERTYVILLE..... 847-680-7787 2061 Shell Drive, Libertyville, IL 60048 DAYS INN LIBERTYVILLE, IL………………...……………..847-816-8006 Photographer: 1809 N Milwaukee Ave., 94 Exit Buckley Rd. Hwy 137, Libertyville, IL 60048 HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS HOTEL & SUITES CHICAGO- Mark Baer with MLBaer Photography LIBERTYVILLE……………………………………………….. 847-549-7878 www.mlbaer.com 77 Buckley Rd., Libertyville, IL 60048 Many thanks Mark for being available for this event. VERNON HILLS HAWTHORN HOTEL SUITES ...... 847-367-8031 975 N Lakeview Pkwy., Vernon Hills, IL 60061 EXTENDED STAY AMERICA CHICAGO - GURNEE …... 847-662-3060 5724 Northridge Dr., Gurnee, IL 60031 • www.extendedstay.com 10 miles LA QUINTA INN & SUITES CHICAGO GURNEE ……..... 847-662-7600 5688 Northridge Dr., Gurnee, IL 60031 • www.laquinta.com 10 miles SUPER 8 MUNDELEIN ...... 847-949-8842 1950 S Lake Street, Mundelein, IL 60060

Club: Event: Signature of owner or agent Greater Chicago Whippet Club _____ T1 – Sat June 19, 2021 – 2021281705 duly authorized to make this entry: _____ T2 – Sat June 19, 2021 – 2021281706 Tel: Email: Lake County Fair Grounds _____ T3 – Sun June 20, 2021 – 2021281709 _____ T4 – Sun June 20, 2021 – 2021281710 By signing above, I acknowledge that Greater Chicago Whippet Club is not a liable party.

Location: Event type: 1060 E. Peterson Road Fast CAT TEST Grayslake, IL 60030 Breed: : I enclose entry fees 20.00/25.00 in the amount of: $ NOT REQUIRED FUTURE EVENTS WITH GCWC Dog’s Height at Withers: (Circle One) Sex: Date of Birth: Under 12” 12” up to and less than 18” 18” and above Fast Coursing (FCAT) Race Practice Dates Call Name: AKC No. or CP or PAL/ILP No. or Foreign & List Country: June 19 – 20, 2021 Check with Gregg to verify dates Open to all breeds for practice dates (708) 732-5480 Full Name of Dog: Whippet Race Weekends May 8, 2021 April 17 – 18, 2021 July 17, 2021 September 4 – 5, 2021 August 7, 2021 Sire: NOT REQUIRED October 23, 2021 Dam: NOT REQUIRED

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AKC Rules, Regulations, Policies and Guidelines are available on the American Kennel Club website: www.akc.org AGREEMENT 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 Make checks payable: 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 any additional rules and regulations appearing in the premium list of this event and entry form and any decision made in accord with them. I (we) agree that the club holding this event has the right to refuse this entry GCWC or Greater Chicago Whippet Club for cause which the club 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 hold the AKC, the event-giving club, their members, directors, governors, officers, agents, 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 which may be alleged to have been caused directly or indirectly to any person or thing by the act of this dog while in or about the event premises or grounds or near any entrance thereto, and I (we) personally assume all responsibility and liability for any such claim; Mail to: Field Secretary and I (we) further agree to hold the aforementioned parties harm- less 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 Tina Anchondo aforementioned parties for damage because of bodily injuries, including death at any time resulting there from, 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) 1528 Grange Avenue 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 afore- mentioned parties or any of their employees, agents, or any other persons. I (WE) AGREE THAT ANY CAUSE OF ACTION, CONTROVERSY OR CLAIM Racine, WI 53406 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 THIS PREMIUM LIST) AND MYSELF (OURSELVES) OR AS TO THE CONSTRUCTION, INTER- PRETATION AND EFFECT OF THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE SETTLED BY ARBITRATION PURSUANT TO THE APPLICABLE RULES OF THE AMERICAN ARBITRATION ASSOCIATION. HOWEVER, PRIOR TO ARBI- TRATION 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.