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AKC Licensed Agility Trials
Oak Ridge Kennel Club
All Breed Agility Trials
East Tennessee Agricultural Exposition Center
276 Patton Lane, Harriman, Tennessee, 37748
Friday January 6, 2017 STD, JWW, FAST, T2B, Premier JWW
Saturday January 7, 2017 STD, JWW, Premier STD & JWW, T2B
Sunday January 8, 2017, STD & JWW, T2B
ENTRIES OPEN AT 8:00 am, Wednesday, October 26, 2016
Limited to 660 runs per day, not to exceed 330 runs per judge per day
Method of entry: First Received
This Event is accepting entries for dogs listed in the AKC Canine Partners Program.
ENTRIES CLOSE AT 6:00 pm, Friday, December 23, 2016
after which time entries cannot be accepted, cancelled, altered, or substituted except as provided in Chapter 11, Section 6 of the Dog Show Rules.
A maximum of 10 entries per envelope is allowed. Envelopes with more than 10 entries and/or entries received prior to the opening date will be returned. No hand delivered entries will be accepted in the first 48 hours.
Electronic Timers will be used at this trial.
THIS TRIAL WILL BE HELD INDOORS ON PACKED DIRT
Trial hours 7:00 to 7:00 pm
Ring sizes: 110 deep x 120 feet wide (std classes), 100 deep x 120 feet wide(JWW)
Trial Secretary:
Jane Mohr PMB 395, 330 Franklin Road, Suite 135A, Brentwood, TN. 37027
615/941-3047 email:
/ Event numbers: 2017025101, 2017025102, 2017025103Permission has been granted by the American Kennel Club for the holding of this event under the American Kennel Club rules and regulations.
JAMES CROWLEY, Secretary
Fees
$24 - First entry per day each dog – any class (includes $3.50 recording fee)
$14 - Second entry per day each dog (includes $3 recording fee)
$12 - Each additional entry per day each dog (includes $3 recording fee)
Checks will NOT be deposited until after the trial closes.
Make checks payable to Oak Ridge Kennel Club and mail with entries to:
Jane Mohr, PMB 395, 330 Franklin Rd, Suite 135A, Brentwood, TN 37027
Dogs Eligible to Enter
This trial is open to all dogs 15 months or age or older that are registered with the American Kennel Club or are registerable breeds that have obtained an ILP/PAL number from AKC, except bitches in season, aggressive dogs, blind or deaf dogs, or dogs suffering from any deformity, injury or illness which may affect the dog’s physical or mental performance. This event is accepting entries for dogs listed in the AKC Canine Partners Program.
Moving Up To The Next Class
Dogs may be moved up to a higher class at the request of the owner, as a result of qualifying for an agility title, provided that request is made by 6 pm, the Monday before the trial.. Move-ups over the weekend will be accommodated, provided the information is provided before the trial ends each day.
Prizes and Awards
Ribbons will be awarded to the 1st through 4th place teams in each jump height in each class. Dogs must qualify to receive placement ribbons. Qualifying ribbons will be awarded to all dogs receiving qualifying scores.
Jump Height Cards
Jump height cards are no longer required to be submitted with the entry form. The entry form has been changed to indicate whether the dog needs to be measured. If the dog needs to be measured, it is the handler’s responsibility to ensure that the box on the entry form is checked, and that the dog is measured prior to running. For more information on jump height cards and the measuring process, please go to www.pawsabilitiestn.com.
Regular / Preferred / InformationExhibitors may choose to enter their dog in a higher height division than required by AKC, but not in a height division lower than the AKC mandated height. / The following jump heights shall be used in all Preferred classes. / Owners are responsible for entering their dog in the proper height division.
For dogs measuring…
8” / 4” / 11” & under at the withers
12” / 8” / 14” & under at the withers
16” / 12” / 18” & under at the withers
20” / 16” / 22” & under at the withers
24” / 20” / Over 22” at the withers
26” / N/A / Any height
Schedule
· See ring start times in the table below.
· Friday & Sunday: Dogs will be run low to high.
· Saturday: Dogs will be run high to low.
· Class order will as listed in the boxes below for each ring.
· Preferred classes will be run at the end of each jump height.
Judges:
Todd Buchla (#99194) 1094 Gordon Combs Rd NW, Marietta, GA 30064
Christie Bowers (#64762) 4487 S Highway 304, Rosanky, TX 78953
Day / Ring 1Briefing: 8:00, Judging: 8:15 am / Ring 2
Briefing: 8:00, Judging: 8:15 am
Friday
Low to High / Exc/Master FAST
Exc/Master STD
Open STD
Novice STD
/ T2B
Open FAST
Novice FAST,
Nov JWW
Open JWW
Exc/Master JWW
Premier JWW
Judge: Todd Buchla / Judge: Christie Bowers
Saturday
High to Low / Premier STD
Exc/Master STD
Open STD
Nov STD / T2B
Nov JWW
Open JWW
Exc/Master JWW
Premier JWW
Judge: Christie Bowers / Judge: Todd Buchla
Sunday
Low to High / Exc/Master STD
Open STD
Nov STD / T2B
Nov JWW
Open JWW
Exc/Master JWW
Judge: Todd Buchla / Judge: Christie Bowers
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Extended Waiting list:
A waiting list of up to 200 runs per day will be maintained. Per Chapter 1, Section 16.1 of the Regulations for Agility Trials, a “waiting list close date” will be instituted. The “waiting list close” will be 6 pm, the Monday before the trial. Full refunds will be given to those exhibitors withdrawing ONLY for the runs that are able to be filled from the waiting list.
VENDORS:
Frances Hart
Show Veterinarians:
VETERINARIAN ON CALL
Animal Emergency – Critical Care & Referral Center
10213 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN 37922 (865) 693-4440
Directions: Take I-40 east towards Knoxville. Go about 28 miles and take the I-140 E exit (Exit 376B) towards Alcoa, Maryville, and the airport. Get off I-140 at the first exit (Exit 1B), Kingston Pike westbound. 10213 Kingston Pike is on the right..
Exhibitors should follow their veterinarians’ recommendation to assure their dogs are free of internal and external parasites, any communicable diseases, and have appropriate vaccinations
Oak Ridge Kennel Club wants YOU to Volunteer!
It takes lots of workers, each putting in a little bit of time, to make a successful trial weekend. Our volunteers will receive a voucher that can be used for lunch or on future trial entries for the next year for each full class worked.
Would you like to volunteer to help us? $10 voucher for unloading trail Thursday afternoon and loading Sunday afternoon. Thanks in advance!
Your name:
Jobs you’d consider doing and when:
√ / Job / Fri / Sat / SunTimer
Scribe
Assistant Scribe
Gate Steward
Ring Crew
Scribe Sheet Runner
Leash Runner
Course Builder
Trailer unloading/loading
** I will be available Sunday afternoon **
Classes you’re available to work:
√ / Class / Mini / Maxi / BothPremier Std
Excellent/Master Std
Open Std
Novice Std
Premier JWW
Excellent/Master JWW
Open JWW
Novice JWW
Excellent/Master FAST
Open FAST
Novice FAST
T2B
Important Notice To Exhibitors
We would like this event to be a pleasant experience for all in attendance. We ask your cooperation, please, in the following areas:
1. This trial will be held under AKC rules and regulations for agility trials. Exhibitors are expected to be familiar with these rules and regulations.
2. The trial site will be open to participants starting at 1:00 pm, Thursday, the day before the first day of the trial. All dogs and personal belongings must be removed by one hour after the trial ends on Sunday.
3. Participants who leave dogs, equipment and personal belongings unattended, do so at their own risk. The show giving club(s) and the owner(s) of the site will not be responsible for dogs, equipment or personal belongings, nor for the loss of, damage to, or death of any dog, whether the result of accident or any other cause.
4. NO ALCOHOL will be permitted anywhere on the premises or grounds and NO SMOKING will be permitted in the building. Please respect this site!
5. All dogs must be kept on leash or in crates at all times except when competing. Dogs (even on leash) are not permitted in the concessions area.
6. Ample parking and areas for crating dogs. RV hookups available by prior reservation only.
7. Food concessions will be available during the trials.
8. Participants will be responsible for clean conditions (including picking up after the dogs in their care) around crates, parking spaces and hookups.
9. Bitches in season and injured dogs shall not be eligible to participate. Partial refunds (minus $5 per run) will be given for bitches in season. A letter from a veterinarian on their letterhead is required by the Trial Chair prior to the beginning of the trial for a refund.
10. Dogs must be ready to compete. The judge need not wait for any dog that is not ready to compete when the gate steward calls its number.
11. The judges will take a half-hour lunch break at a convenient time.
12. Participants shall be governed by any rules and regulations of civil authorities and/or location restrictions. Please obey all posted signs.
13. Parents or guardians must be responsible for children. Children must be kept under supervision of an adult at all times.
14. Vehicles will be allowed to park in designated areas only. Vehicles parked in undesignated areas will be towed at the owner’s expense.
15. Returned checks do not constitute a valid entry fee. A collection fee will be added to the amount of each returned check.
16. Entry fee will not be refunded in the event that a dog is absent, disqualified, excused by the judge or veterinarian, or barred from competition by action of the Trial Committee.
17. No entry fees will be refunded if the trial cannot open or be completed by reason of riots, civil disturbances, fire, extreme and/or dangerous weather conditions, an act of God, public emergency, act of a public enemy or any other cause beyond the control of the Club.
Oak Ridge Kennel Club Officers
Sandra Voina 112 Georgia Ave Oak Ridge TN 37830 President
Karen Kressel 749 Majestic Mtns Blvd Walland TN 37886 1st V President
Ashley Richardson 7804 Berkshire Blvd, Powell, TN 37849 Secretary
Joyce Cardwell 104 Holbrook Lon, Oak Ridge, TN 37830 Treasurer
Trial Chairperson:
Frances Hart, 7215 Sam Bob Lane, Corryton, TN 37721
865-689-7140
CO Chairperson
Barb Knowlton 4004 Audubon Dr Knoxville TN 37918
865-803-3077
Trial Secretary:
Jane Mohr, PMB 395, 330 Franklin Rd, Suite 135A, Brentwood, TN 37027
615/406-3380 (cell) 888-656-1034 (fax) email:
Event Committee:
Frances Hart Barb Knowlton Kim Leach Marilyn Spahr
Julie Haase Dan Faulkner
and all Officers Board members of Oak Ridge KC
Classes Offered
Standard: Premier, Excellent , Master, Open, Novice A and Novice B
Standard, Preferred: Premier, Excellent, Master, Open, Novice
Jumpers with Weaves: Excellent , Master, Open, Novice A & Novice B
Jumpers with Weaves, Preferred: Excellent, Master, Open, Novice
T2B & T2B Preferred
Fast :Excellent , Master, Open ,Novice A &.Novice B (Friday)
Fast Preferred: Excellent, Master, Open, Novice (Friday)
Course Familiarization and Warm-Ups
Handlers in all classes are permitted to walk the course, without a dog, prior to the start of the class. The walk-through period allows handlers to plan their strategy running the course and will be held prior to each class.
A warm-up area, consisting of a regulation agility jump, shall be provided.
The Trial site will be available to exhibitors at 1:00 PM till 8:00 PM on Thursday before the trial. NO EXCEPTIONS. All dogs and personal belongings must be removed by one hour after the trial ends on Sunday.
MAP & DRIVING DIRECTIONS TO THE TRIAL SITE
From Knoxville: Take I-40 West towards Nashville. Go about 35 miles and take the US-27 exit (Exit #347). Turn LEFT onto US-27 and go 2.3 miles. Follow “From US-27” below.
From Nashville: Take I-40 East towards Knoxville. Go about 130 miles and take the US-27 exit (Exit #347). Keep LEFT at the fork in the exit ramp. Turn LEFT onto US-27 and go 2.1 miles. Follow “From US-27” below.
From Chattanooga: Take I-75 North towards Knoxville. Go about 85 miles and take the I-40 West exit (LEFT fork). Go about 20 miles and take the US-27 exit (Exit #347). Turn LEFT onto US-27 and go 2.3 miles. Follow “From US-27” below.
From US-27: To TN-382 and Roane State Community College (RSCC). Turn LEFT onto 382 towards RSCC. Go 1.0 miles, passing RSCC on the right, and immediately turn RIGHT towards the Expo Center parking areas. The Expo Center will be on your left. Follow signs to competitor's parking areas on the north and west sides of the building. Do not block driveways on the arena level entrances! Camper hookups are on the east side of the building. When you turn RIGHT off TN-382, make an immediate LEFT. Follow signs for camper hookups.
MOTELS THAT ACCEPT DOGS
Please confirm their policy with the motel whether or not they accept pets, and what the pet fee policy is.
Super 8 (Previously Comfort Inn) (Exit 352, next to Hardees & Exxon) 905 North Kentucky Street, Kingston, TN
Budget Inn, 606 Gallaher Rd, Kingston, TN 37763 (exit 356).Next to Weigel’s.
Days Inn, 120 Childs Rd, Harriman, TN 37748 (Exit #347) 865-882-6200
Free Breakfast and WIFI, Refrigerator and Microwave in all rooms. . 3.3 miles to trial site.
Quality Inn, 1845 S Roane St., Harriman, TN 37748 (Exit #347) 865-882-340 Free Breakfast and WIFI, 3.5 miles to trial site.
Motel 6, 495 Gallaher Road, Kingston, TN 37763 (Exit #356) 865-376-2069 Free AM coffee, WIFI. No charge for pets. 13 miles to trial site.
CAMPER HOOKUPS BY PRIOR RESERVATION ONLY!