SIT AND STAY
Unaffiliated Autumn Agility Show
SATURDAY 12th October 2013
Venue: Bedfordshire Growers
Potton Road, Biggleswade Beds. SG18 0ER
Runs: 4 runs for all
Grades: 1-3 and 1-7* and Veterans and Allsorts
*Dogs at grades 1-3 can have a maximum of 8 runs if they choose to compete in the 1-3 group and the 1-7 group. For one dog 4 runs will cost £10; each additional run for that dog will cost £2.50. For fewer than 4 runs per dog each run will cost £2.75.
Limited to 700 runs
Heights: Micro, Small, Medium, Standard and Large
Veterans and Allsorts: Micro, Small and Medium
Ring 1(netted) Agility and Power & Speed
Ring 2(netted) Jumping and Helter Skelter
Entries close; 5th October 2013 (unless limit is reached earlier)
Entries will be taken on the day if space is available
Check here for latest information
Entry enquiries tel: Val Allen 01767 681034 between 6 & 7 p.m.
PLEASE NOTE: Show information including running order and list of entries will be published on this website so please look here first before telephoning.
The show opens at 8.30 a.m. Judges’ briefing 9.00 a.m. Judging begins at 9.15 a.m.
THERE WILL BE NO OFFICIAL LUNCH BREAK
Telephone number for enquiries on the day 07808 924 067
Agility Show Photos 20 April 2013
Photos from Saturday’s Dog Agility show at Bedfordshire Growers are now on Frances Kay's website. Click on the link above to get to her home page. The slideshows can be found by clicking on 'galleries' to get the pull down menu, then choose ‘dog agility’ gallery
If
anyone has trouble seeing the latest uploads – (Internet
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always automatically refresh) then please ‘right
click’ with your mouse and then click on ‘refresh’ or ‘reload’ and that
should do the trick. Any problems please email or phone Frances.
Email: frances.kayphoto@ntlworld.commobile: 07921 669224
SIT AND STAY Unaffiliated Spring Agility Show Limited to 700 runs
SATURDAY 20th April 2013
Venue: Bedfordshire Growers
Potton Road, Biggleswade Beds. SG18 0ER
Runs: 4 runs for all Grades: 1-3 and 4-7
Heights: Micro, Small, Medium, Standard and Large
Veterans and Allsorts: Micro, Small and Medium
These classes are intended for beginners,dogs from 15 months that are unable to jump their own height for any reason and veterans (dogs over 7 years old) who may jump at the height
most suitable for them. There will be no weaves or see-saw in these classes. Dogs may jump at the height suitable for them. There will be no weaves these classes.
Ring 1(fenced) Agility and Power & Speed
Ring 2(fenced) Jumping and Helter Skelter
Entries close 10th April 2013 (unless limit is reached earlier)
Entry enquiries tel: Val Allen 01767 681034 between 6 & 7 p.m.
Entries to: Sit and Stay Shows
c/o 16 Lime Avenue, Beeston, Sandy Beds SG19 1GB
Show opens at 8.00 a.m.
Judges’ briefing 8.20 a.m.
Judging begins at 8.30 a.m.
THERE WILL BE NO OFFICIAL LUNCH BREAK
PLEASE NOTE: Show information will be published on website and can be
sent by email. You may phone (between 6 & 7 p.m.) for the running order,
available 1 week before event
CLASSES
Agility
Jumping
Power & Speed
Helter-skelter
Height Categories and Jump Heights:
Micro: Dogs measuring 11 inches (280mm) or under at the withers.
Jump height is10”
Small: Dogs measuring 13.75 inches (350mm) or under at the withers.
Jump height is 14”
Medium: Dogs measuring over 13.75 inches (350mm) and measuring 17 inches
(430mm) or under at the withers. Jump height is 18”
Standard: Dogs measuring over 17 inches (430 mm) and measuring 20 inches
(510mm) or under at the withers. Jump height is 22”
This is available as an option for smaller Large dogs.
Large: Dogs measuring over 17 inches (430mm) at the withers.
Jump height is 26”
HELTER-SKELTER
A jumping course based on a decreasing or increasing circle
POWER & SPEED
The power section contains pieces of contact equipment and is not timed. If dogs are
faulted on the power section, this will be marked as an elimination. The handler and
dog may finish the power section but may not continue onto the speed section. The
speed section is made up with jumps, and tunnels. The speed section will be timed.
The dog may be handled between the power section and the speed section but not
between the power obstacles.
AWARDS
FIRST AND SECOND PLACE ROSETTES FOR EACH CLASS
PLACED ROSETTES TO 20% of entries in all classes
JUDGES’ SPECIALS WILL BE AWARDED AT THEIR DISCRETION
VET ON CALL
Mr Charles Cullen BVetMed MRCVSDeepdale Veterinary & Aquatic Centre
Tel 01767 261600 Deepdale, Potton GS19 2NH
www.deepdalevet.com
CATERING
There will be a mobile van all day offering hot and cold drinks, burgers etc
Please clean up after your dogs – bags will be provided
1. The organisers of the Sit and Stay show reserve the right to refuse entries. See
closing date for the show.
2. Entries limited. Fees £10.00 per dog for 4 classes OR £2.75 per run.
3. If a change of grade is needed, then it is the competitor’s responsibility to notify the
show secretary at least 14 days before the date of the show.
4. If the maximum number of runs is reached before the official closing date, entries will
be declared closed at that earlier date.
5. Competitors must sign and date the declaration on the entry form. One form per
handler.
6. Handlers not cleaning up after their dogs will be asked to leave the show.
7. All dogs entered for competition at this show must be 15 months of age or over.
8. Bitches in season are not allowed to compete at the show, or be mated at the venue.
9. Competitors are responsible for ensuring that they are available for their classes.
10. Dogs may wear a flat nylon or leather collar, without attachments (except D-ring),
when competing. Dogs must not wear any other form of collar, or harness or lead.
11. Handlers must not have with them in the ring any training aids such as toys or titbits,
with the exception of Allsorts classes where a silent toy is permitted.
12. Marking of faults, including contacts, to be in line with Kennel Club rules.
13. Judges may run their own dogs for competition when they are not scheduled for
judging, and may allow another competitor to run their dogs whilst they are judging.
14. Any person handling their own or any other dog in a harsh manner will be asked to
leave the show.
15. A dog will be removed from the competition if it is so out of control that it poses a
danger to people or dogs at the show or suffering from an infectious or contagious
disease or otherwise unfit to compete.
16. The Sit and Stay organisers are the sole arbiters in respect of all matters and
disputes at this event.
17. In the UNFORTUNATE event that the competition has to be cancelled, the Sit and
Stay organisers reserve the right to deduct unrecoverable expenses incurred before
returning entry fees.
18. Handlers entered for competition are permitted to bring their non-competing dogs to
the show. Any spectators must inform the show secretary beforehand if they intend to
bring dogs to the show.
19. All dogs are entered at their owner's risk.Whilst every care will be taken, Sit and Stay
will not take responsibility for the loss, damage or injury to dogs, people or property
whilst at this show.
20. Competitors must follow the instructions of the Stewards with respect to parking and
conduct within the show boundaries. Any person being abusive to our helpers will be
asked to leave the show.
21. Goods may not be sold at the venue without prior permission of Sit and Stay
22. Rosettes will not be posted on.
TRAINING IN THE RING
Competitors may if they so wish use the course time to train in the ring and therefore
run “Not For Competition” (NFC)
The Scribe will shout ‘NFC’ to the judge, who may then take a moment to relax. The
Scribe must shout ‘Time’ when the course time has been reached.
Competitors must ensure their scribe sheet is annotated NFC.
Practice Ring
A netted practice ring will be provided at a cost of £1.00 for 2 minutes
CLASSES
Class 1 Agility Grades 1-3
Class 2 Agility Grades 4-7
Class 3 Agility Allsorts
Class 4 Agility Veteran
Class 5 Power & Speed Grades 1-3
Class 6 Power & Speed Grades 4-7
Class 7 Power & Speed Allsorts
Class 8 Power & Speed Veteran
Class 9 Jumping Grades 1-3
Class 10 Jumping Grades 4-7
Class 11 Jumping Allsorts
Class 12 Jumping Veteran
Class 13 Helter Skelter Grades 1-3
Class 14 Helter Skelter Grades 4-7
Class 15 Helter Skelter Allsorts
Class 16 Helter Skelter Veteran
HELP
Please will you offer your help at the show by ticking the box on the
entry form?
The more help we get the less we all have to do.
If we do not get enough volunteers we will have to allocate jobs to all
competitors. Thank you in anticipation.
We hope you have an enjoyable and successful competition.
