Kiss Winter Goodbye February 15 - 17, 2019 - Smart Dog Training

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Kiss Winter Goodbye February 15 - 17, 2019 - Smart Dog Training
Kiss Winter Goodbye
   February 15 – 17, 2019
        Smart Dog Agility Arena
  1415 McTavish Road, North Saanich, BC
             INDOORS on DIRT

             Classes offered:
               1 Steeplechase
                 3 Standard
           ( 1 Masters Challenge)
                 2 Gamblers
                  1 Snooker
                  3 Jumpers

         Our Distinguished Judges
     Wendy Alexander & France Beckner

To be j udged by the rules and regulations of
      the Agility Association of Canada

Dogs must have a valid AAC ID Card to be able
          to compete in this trail

  Closing Date : Friday February 8, 2019
       ( or when entry limit is reached)
Kiss Winter Goodbye February 15 - 17, 2019 - Smart Dog Training
Tentative Class Order:
(Running order and start time subject to change)

Start: 5:15pm Friday, February 15th: Steeplechase 1, Gamble 1 (Starters to Masters)
Start: 8:00am Saturday, February 16th: Jumper 1, Snooker 1, Gamble 2, Master Challenge, Standard 1
(Advanced and Starter), (Masters to Starters)
Start: 8:15am Sunday, February 17th: Standard 2, Standard 3, Jumper 2, Jumper 3 (Starters to Masters)

Entry Fees: $15 per Run (Junior Handler $9 per Run)
               We will allow the use of BARN BUCKS up to $15 max. per person / entry as trial payment.
               Please attach them to your payment.

Online Entry preferred: www.agilityrocks.com
Please send E-Transfers to info@smartdogtraining.ca (password: smartdogagility)
(Online Entry and E-Transfers preferred)
Please send E-Mail / Mail Entries and Cheques to the below Trial Contact address.
Mailing address:       Smart Dog Training, 1415 McTavish Road, North Saanich V8L 5T3
E-Mail address:        info@smartdogtraining.ca
Entry Deadline:        Friday February 8, 2019 (or when entry limit is reached)
Confirmations will be emailed. Please note that upon receipt of the confirmation – you will be required to
verify all information regarding yourself and your dog is correct and that your dog is correctly entered in the
events requested. If the information is not correct or your dog is not correctly entered – you must contact
the trial secretary as soon as possible to have the corrections made.
The trial’s organizing committee reserves the right to refuse any entry. The trial will be held under AAC
rules and regulations.

Trial Contact / Secretary (please direct all questions to:)
Sherry Antonishen
1415 McTavish Road                     E-Mail: info@smartdogtraining.ca
North Saanich, BC V8L 5T3              Phone: 250-744-3017

               ***IMPORTANT*** AAC ID CARDS
               If your dog does not have an AAC ID CARD, please order it yourself before the trial. All dogs
               must have an ID Card to compete in AAC events. These Cards are used to record the dog’s
               height and eliminate the need for measuring when they have been signed by the required
               number of judges.
                                               Form is available at www.aac.ca
Kiss Winter Goodbye February 15 - 17, 2019 - Smart Dog Training
Dog Height Divisions:
Shoulder Height of Dog                         Regular Height Division
12” or less                                     8” (or 12)
Over 12” but under 15” (inclusive)             12” (or 16)
Over 15 but under 18 (inclusive)               16” (or 20)
Over 18” but under 22” (inclusive)             20” (or 24)
Over 22”                                       24”

Check In and Measuring
Email height cards to info@smartdogtraining.ca otherwise check in and measuring will be available on:
Friday from 4:40 – 5:00 PM
Saturday and Sunday from 7:30 AM to 7:50 AM
First dog on the line at 5:15 PM on Friday
First dog on the line at 8:15 AM on Saturday and Sunday
(TIMES MAY BE ADJUSTED AFTER CLOSING).
If your dog does not have a completed AAC Measurement card – you must have your dog measured
before you attempt to check-in.

Equipment Familiarization:
Equipment familiarization will be from 7:00-7:25 AM on both days for Starters dogs only.
Sunday familiarization is only for dogs that didn’t run on Saturday.
All obstacles conform to AAC specifications.
• Self-healing tire
• Loud horn may be used for some gambler runs
• Manual timing
• Vinyl wing and wingless
• Vinyl Double and Spread
• Rubberized contacts

Move-ups: Same day move-ups will be available.
Move ups will be allowed during the trial. Please make sure to let the trial secretary know before the end
of Saturday for Sunday Move ups.
Crating and Set-Up: There is ample space for crating inside our crating barn. Please do not block
scoreboards, doorways, walkways, etc. Leaving valuables onsite is at the risk of the owner.
Veterinarian on Call: to be announced
Prizes and Awards: Ribbons will be awarded for first through fourth place and rosettes/ribbons will be
awarded for qualifying runs. Barn Bucks will be awarded to awesome volunteers.

Trial Site
Trial will be held INDOORS on DIRT.

PLEASE NOTE: There is a gun range near the property. Most dogs don’t react, but if this is a concern,
             please contact us.

       We will be trying to save a few trees and invite people to take photos of maps. We will have limited
       maps available for those without a device to use for maps.

Food: There is no onsite eatery - please bring your own Lunch. We will have some Snacks, Coffee and Tea
available on site. Microwave and Fridge also on site.
Clean up: Please everyone, pick up after your dog (Off leash as well as on leash)

Accommodations
There will be LIMITED onsite camping available for $ 23 with power and $ 18 without power. Please let me
know if you are thinking of staying overnight at the site – YOU MUST ask first, please.
Dog friendly accommodations nearby:
Cedarwood Inn & Suites, Sidney BC                   250-656-5551
http://thecedarwood.ca/

Airport Travelodge, Sidney BC                       250-656-1176
https://www.wyndhamhotels.com/travelodge

Sidney Waterfront Inn & Suites, Sidney BC           250-656-1131
www.sidneywaterfrontinn.com

Quality Inn Waddling Dog, Saanichton BC             250-652-1146
www.qualityinnvictoria.com
Notice to Competitors
Competitors, through submission of entry, acknowledge that they are knowledgeable of the rules and
regulations of the AAC, including but not limited to the following:
This event is held under AAC Rules and Regulations and is open to all dogs being at least 18 months of age,
pure bread or mixed breed, except bitches in season, aggressive dogs, or dogs suffering from any deformity
or illness which may affect the dog’s physical or mental performance.
Obstacles shall be chosen from those described in the current edition of the rules and regulations of the
AAC and shall conform to AAC specification.
No leads, collars, food, toys or any other aids or devices shall be permitted on the course at any time. No
choke, pinch or electronic collars allowed on site at any time.
It is expressly understood that competitors alone are responsible for the behavior of their dogs and / or
children. Any competitor whose dogs and / or children create unnecessary disturbances or repeatedly
engage in unsafe or disruptive behavior may be asked to leave the show grounds and NO REFUND of fees
shall be given.
All dogs must be penned, crated or on leash when not in the ring. All dogs must be under control when
exiting the ring. Any dog engaging in aggressive or out of control behavior upon exit of the ring may be
disqualified and / or required to leave the show grounds and NO REFUND of fees shall be given.
Competitors MUST keep crate and exercise areas clean. Please clean up after yourselves and your dogs.
Anyone who does not clean up after themselves or their dogs may be required to leave the show grounds
and no refund will be given.
There will be no refunds, cancellations or changes after the closing date, except for bitches in season,
injured dogs and move ups. There will be a $20 administration fee applied for all withdrawals after closing.
OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM
                                                SMART DOG TRAINING - Kiss Winter Goodbye

                                                   Trial Date: February 15 - 17, 2019
Please return completed Entry Form with Fees payable to Smart Dog Training to:
1415 McTavish Road, North Saanich, BC V8L 5T3
or E-Mail to info@smartdogtraining.ca
Please E-Mail / Mail entries to the above contact address.

We do prefer Online Entry: www.agilityrocks.com and payment via E-Transfer to
above mentioned E-Mail address (password: smartdogagility)
Please NOTE:
Entries must be postmarked or received by Friday February 8, 2019
or they will be subject to a $20 late fee.

            Handler / Owner Information                                     Dog #1

Name:                                                   Dog Name:
Address:                                                Breed:
City:                                                   Birthdate:
Province:                                               Dogs Height:
Zip Code:                                               AAC ID #:
Phone:                                                  Jump Height:   8    12   16   20   24
E-Mail:                                                      Regular   Special   Veteran   DDVet

                      Dog #2                                                Dog #3

Dog Name:                                               Dog Name:
Breed:                                                  Breed:
Birthdate:                                              Birthdate:
Dogs Height:                                            Dogs Height:
AAC ID #:                                               AAC ID #:
Jump Height:     8    12   16    20    24               Jump Height:   8    12   16   20   24
    Regular      Special    Veteran     DDVet                Regular   Special   Veteran   DDVet

PLEASE CIRCLE JUMP HEIGHT AND CATEGORY (Special, Vet …)
PLEASE CHECK THE CLASSES AND PERFORMANCE LEVEL YOU WISH TO ENTER

                                                        Dog #1 name:   Dog #2 name:    Dog #3 name:
        Events & Order                  Judge
Friday February 15 2019
Steeplechase 1                    France Beckner
Gamble 1 - Starter                Wendy Alexander
Gamble 1 - Advanced               Wendy Alexander
Gamble 1 - Master                 Wendy Alexander
Saturday February 16 2019
Jumper 1 - Master                 Wendy Alexander
Jumper 1 - Advanced               Wendy Alexander
Jumper 1 - Starter                Wendy Alexander
Snooker 1 - Master                France Beckner
Snooker 1 - Advanced              France Beckner
Snooker 1 - Starter               France Beckner
Gamble 2 - Master                 France Beckner
Gamble 2 - Advanced               France Beckner
Gamble 2 - Starter                France Beckner
Challenge 1 - Master              Wendy Alexander
Standard 1 - Advanced             France Beckner
Standard 1 - Starter              France Beckner
Sunday February 17 2018
Standard 2 -Starter               Wendy Alexander
Standard 2 - Advanced             Wendy Alexander
Standard 1 - Master               Wendy Alexander
Standard 3 -Starter               France Beckner
Standard 3 - Advanced             France Beckner
Standard 2 - Master               France Beckner
Jumper 2 -Starter                 Wendy Alexander
Jumper 2 - Advanced               Wendy Alexander
Jumper 2 - Master                 Wendy Alexander
Jumper 3 -Starter                 France Beckner
Jumper 3 - Advanced               France Beckner
Jumper 3 - Master                 France Beckner

                                       # of Runs
                                    x $15 / per Run

                                         TOTAL (all dogs combined)
                           *Camping Fee $18 / night (without power)
                              *Camping Fee $23 / night (with power)
                                             TOTAL FEE SUBMITTED

            * Limited Camping available - please ask first!               info@smartdogtraining.ca

            We do prefer Online Entry: www.agilityrocks.com and payment via E-Transfer to
                            info@smartdogtraining.ca (pw:smartdogagility)
     Please make all cheques payable to SMART DOG TRAINING and send the completed Entry Form,
                                  with payment and signed Waiver to:
                  Smart Dog Training, 1415 McTavish Road, North Saanich, BC V8L5T3
Agility Association of Canada (“AAC”) Participation waiver and Release

Handler Name: __________________________________________

Dog Name: _________________________ (the “Dog”) AAC Dog ID#: ___________________________

Dog Name: _________________________ (the “Dog”) AAC Dog ID#: ___________________________

Dog Name: _________________________ (the “Dog”) AAC Dog ID#: ___________________________

In consideration of the acceptance of this entry by AAC and Smart Dog Training (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.
         1. 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.

         2. Signature: _________________________________
        Parent or Guardian must sign if the Handler is under 18 years of age.

Date (mm/dd/yy): ____________________________________
Entry not valid unless Agreement is signed, dated and submitted with the correct fee.
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