Lorah Marquardt TRACCW Trial Secretary 1124 W. River Drive Stevens Point, WI 54481

Premium List Event #s- Friday (#2003468409), Saturday (#2003468404), Sunday (#2003468405)

Timber Ridge Agility Club of Central Wisconsin, Inc. AKC All-Breed Agility Trial

(Licensed by the American Kennel Club)

All Classes Offered Saturday, August 30th, Sunday, August 31st, And Monday, September 1st, 2003 Camp Bandy Pet Resort 9376 Main Street Amherst Junction, WI 54407 Show hours: 7:00am-6:00pm

Method of Entry--First Received Entries Limited to 300 Runs Each Day Entries open Wednesday, July 9, 2003 at 8:00am. Any entries received before this date will be returned. Entries close Wednesday, August 6, 2003 at 8:00pm, or when the numerical limit has been reached at the Trial Secretary’s address, after which time entries cannot be accepted, canceled, altered, or substituted except as provided for in Chapter 11, Section 6 of the Dog Show Rules. AMERICAN KENNEL CLUB CERTIFICATION Permission has been granted by the American Kennel Club for the holding of this event under American Kennel Club Rules & Regulations. James Crowley, Secretary.

AKC AGILITY CLASS CHANGE FORM Mail all entries with fees (check or money order) payable to TRACCW to: Lorah Marquardt, Trial Secretary 1124 W. River Drive Stevens Point, WI 54481 Questions Call: (715) 342-0679 Or Email (preferred): [email protected]

Form must be submitted—Verbal requests will not be accepted. Fill out each change and send to the Trial Secretary only. Forms must be received by 6:00pm, Monday, Aug. 25. This change form is only for dogs whose entry has been accepted for the TRACCW trial, Aug. 30 through Sept. 1, 2003. Form may be mailed to the Trial Secretary’s home address. E-mailed requests accepted as long as all the below information is included.

All express mail must be left with no acceptance signature required.

AKC Registration #: _____________________Birthdate: _________________

Entry fee of $18.00 for the first entry of each dog per day; $12.00 for the second entry of the same dog on the same day.

AKC Registered Name: ____________________________________________

Breed: _______________________________ Call name: _________________ Owner(s): _______________________________________________________

Entries close 6:00pm, Wednesday, August 6th, 2003 or when the numerical limit has been reached. Entry form changes, additions, correction and cancellations MUST be received in writing or via email prior to the closing of entries, be legible, and include the AKC number of dog, or no refunds will be issued. No verbal changes accepted.

Please circle: Days entered: Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Height Division: 4” 8” 12” 16” 20” 24”

As this trial is limited, it is strongly suggested that each entry be accompanied by a stamped, self-addressed return postcard so that each entrant may know quickly whether or not their entry has been accepted. No other notification will be made.

TRACCW OFFICERS President: Laurie Bandy

Vice President: Terese Barta

9376 Main St., Amherst Jct., WI 54407

Treasurer: VerJean Smith

2409 Stanley St., Stevens Point, WI 54481

Class:

Standard

Preferred Standard

Entered in: Move to:

Nov A Nov B

Nov B Open

Class:

JWW

Preferred JWW

Entered in: Move to:

Nov A Nov B

Nov B Open

Open Exc A

Exc A Exc B

Open Exc A

Exc A Exc B

Secretary: Karlene Ferrante

1715 Porter St., Wauau, WI 54401

1324 Portage St. Stevens Point, WI 54481

Board of Directors: Cheryl Brimmer, Beth Knotts, Kathe Carter, Joy Free

TRIAL COMMITTEE Chairperson: Ellen Hardin, 2603 Ridge Rd, Custer, WI 54423 Members: Sue Fecht, Mary Minch, Laurie Bandy, Steve Bandy

TRIAL JUDGES Saturday, August 30th: Sionag Black, 510 West Street, Beaver Dam, WI 53916 Sunday, August 31st: Terry Elger , 3439 N. 79th Street, Milwaukee, WI 53222 st Monday, September 1 : Joan Mullen, W186 N7064 Marcy Rd., Menomonee Falls, WI 53051

WORKER VOLUNTEER FORM If you are able to work at our trial, please complete this form and mail with your entry.

Name: Email: Days Classes entered: entered: Height division(s): Please indicate which jobs you are willing to do: Course Builder

Y N Willing to learn

Bar Setter

Y N Willing to learn

Timer

Y N Willing to learn

Chute Straightener

Y N Willing to learn

Scribe

Y N Willing to learn

Score Card Runner

Y N Willing to learn

Transcribe

Y N Willing to learn

Leash Runner

Y N Willing to learn

Gate Steward

Y N Willing to learn

Clean Up

Y N Willing to learn

Please add any additional information (i.e.- leaving Sunday after Exc) to the back of this form. Thanks for volunteering—Your help is greatly appreciated!

HOTEL INFORMATION: The following area hotels accept well-behaved people and their pets. Exhibitors must contact hotels directly and identify themselves as having dogs. Some hotels require deposits, others allow only small dogs. Be sure to verify the dog policy with the hotel of your choice when you make your reservation. Please be a responsible dog owner and a considerate hotel guest and clean up after your dog.

Baymont Inn, 4917 Main St., Stevens Point Baymont Inn, 110 Grand Seasons Dr., Waupaca Days Inn, 5253 Harding Ave., Plover Super 8, 247 N. Division, Stevens Point Tomorrow River Motel, 9971 Hwy 10, Amherst

(715) 344-1900 (715) 258-9212 (715) 341-7300 (715) 341-8888 (715) 824-3113

RUNNING ORDER: Briefing and walk-through at 7:45am. Judging starts at 8:00am all days. Saturday: Excellent Standard, Excellent JWW, Open Standard, Open JWW, Novice Standard, Novice JWW. Large dogs to small dogs. Sunday: Excellent Standard, Excellent JWW, Open Standard, Open JWW, Novice Standard, Novice JWW. Small dogs to large dogs. Monday: Excellent Standard, Excellent JWW, Open Standard, Open JWW, Novice Standard, Novice JWW. Large dogs to small dogs.

DIRECTIONS TO TRIAL SITE: From North, South and West: I-39 to Hwy 10 East (towards Waupaca) approximately 10 miles to Lake Road. Watch for Lake Emily County Park signs. Turn Right on Lake Road, cross railroad tracks, and turn Left onto Main Street/Old Hwy 18 at stop sign. Camp Bandy is approximately 1 mile ahead on Left.

SITE INFORMATION:

From East: Hwy 10 West to Amherst Junction (approximately 10 miles from Waupaca and two miles east of Amherst). Turn Left on County Road Q in Amherst Junction. Turn Right at stop sign onto Main Street. Stay to Right at fork in the road. Camp Bandy is on the Right just out of town (approximately 3 blocks).

WARM-UP AREA:

Standard classes will be held indoors on stall matting. Ring size is approximately 72ft. x 112ft. Jumpers With Weaves classes will be held outdoors in a 100ft x 100ft grass ring. Exhibitors and spectators are expected to keep the entire area clean. Please pick up after your dogs on the trial grounds, including the horse pasture. Anyone witnessed not picking up after their dogs will be excused from the trial, with no entry fees refunded. A warm-up area consisting of a regulation jump will be provided for all exhibitors. Please give consideration to those who will be entering the ring before you by allowing them to use the warm-up area ahead of you.

CRATING: Please Note: This summer there is road construction scheduled for Hwy 10 in and around Amherst, Amherst Junction and Stevens Point.. There may be detours in the area near Camp Bandy. We will do our best to have the most current information possible included with your confirmation letter.

There will be very limited indoor crating available. No crates may be set up before 1:00pm on Friday. Please be prepared to stack crates indoors. X-pens not allowed indoors. Unlimited tenting space outdoors, with some shaded areas. Tents and crates may be left overnight, however, TRACCW and Camp Bandy will not be responsible for any lost or damaged items left at the show site. Dogs may not be left overnight.

VETERINARIAN ON CALL:

FOOD:

Stevens Point Area Veterinary Coop, 24 hour Emergency service, can be reached through Amherst Veterinary Hospital, 824-2545.

Food and beverages will be available on site. There is a Subway restaurant approximately 2 miles away on Hwy.10 in Amherst. Other fast food restaurants are approximately 10 miles away in Stevens Point or Waupaca.

CATALOGS: Running order sheets will be available to all exhibitors at no charge. Full catalogs will be available for sale for $5.00 on the day of the trial, but supplies will be limited. Advanced catalog sales $3.00. Please indicate on your entry form if you would like a catalog.

COURSE FAMILIARIZATION: Handlers in all classes are permitted to walk the course, without a dog, prior to the start of the class. The walk-through period will be held following the judge's briefing. The judge's briefing will outline the course and answer handler questions. There will be no obstacle familiarization for dogs at this show.

PRIZES AND AWARDS: Ribbons will be awarded to First through Fourth place in each class and height division. Qualifying ribbons will be awarded to those dogs receiving qualifying scores. Dogs must qualify to receive placement ribbons. Prizes must be claimed the day of the show—none will be mailed.

CLASS INFORMATION: Standard Agility and Jumpers with Weaves (JWW) Classes: Novice Agility and Novice JWW; A & B: The Novice Agility Class is divided into Division A for persons and dogs that have never acquired an AKC agility title, and Division B for dogs that have acquired an AKC agility title, persons that have handled a dog to an AKC agility title, and agility judges. Dogs may continue to be shown in the Novice B class until they have acquired a qualifying score towards the Open Agility (OA) or Open JWW (OAJ) title. Open Agility and Open JWW: Open to dogs that have acquired the Novice Agility (NA) or Novice Agility Jumpers (NAJ) titles. Dogs may continue to be shown in Open Standard or Open JWW until they have acquired a qualifying score towards the Agility Excellent (AX) or Agility Excellent Jumpers (AXJ) title. Excellent Agility and Excellent JWW; A & B: The Excellent Agility class is divided into Division A for dogs that have acquired the OA or OAJ title but have not acquired the AX or AXJ title, and Division B for dogs that have acquired the AX or AXJ title. Dogs remain in Division B as they work towards the Master Agility Excellent (MX), Master Excellent Jumpers (MXJ), and Master Agility Championship (MACH) titles.

Preferred Classes (Standard and JWW): The same class information as described above for regular titling classes is applicable to the preferred titling classes. The owner may choose to enter the Preferred Standard Agility Class and the Preferred JWW Class in lieu of entering the Regular Standard Agility and the Regular JWW Class at any trial. The dog must be entered only in Preferred Classes or Regular Classes, with no crossover between the two allowed at the same set of trials. All dogs entering Preferred Classes for the first time MUST enter at the Novice level in both Standard and JWW regardless of the previous title level in Regular Classes.

JUMP HEIGHT DIVISIONS: Owners are responsible for entering the proper height division. The judge reserves the right to measure dogs entered in this trial.

Height at Withers 10” and under 14” and under 18” and under 22” and under Over 22”

Jump Height Regular Classes 8 inches 12 inches 16 inches 20 inches 24 inches

Jump Height Preferred Classes 4 inches 8 inches 12 inches 16 inches 20 inches

REFUNDS: No entry fees will be refunded if the trial cannot open or be completed by reason of riots, civil disturbances, fire, act of God, public emergency, act of a public enemy, or any other cause beyond the control of the organizing committee. Entry fees shall not be refunded in the event that a dog is absent, disqualified, excused by a veterinarian or judge, or barred from competition by action of the Trial Committee. Entry fee for bitches that come into season after the closing date will be refunded (minus $5.00 per day administration fee) if a veterinarian’s certificate is presented to the Trial Secretary prior to the start of judging.

OBSTACLES: Obstacles will meet the specifications for obstacles in the current edition of the Regulations for Agility Trials.

DOGS ELIGIBLE TO ENTER: This trial is open to all dogs over the age of 12 months that are registered with the American Kennel Club, or are registerable breeds that have obtained an AKC ILP number, except bitches in season, aggressive dogs, or dogs suffering from any deformity, injure or illness which may affect the dog’s physical or mental performance. Dogs of registerable breeds with an accepted foreign registration number are eligible to participate subject to Chapter 11, Section 1 of the Dog Show Rules. Refer to Chapter 2 of the Registration and Discipline Rules for the listing of registerable breeds that may participate.

RINGSIDE: Dogs are not required to be at the trial until the scheduled time of judging. All dogs not needed for further judging are excused. The owner or handler of each dog is solely responsible for having the dog ready at ringside when the class is to be judged. Please help your fellow competitors, the trial workers, and the judge by checking in with the gate steward well ahead of your turn, and being prompt at the line when your turn comes to run.

SAFETY AND BEHAVIOR: The safety of the dogs is our primary concern. By entering this trial, exhibitors acknowledge that they are familiar with the rules and regulation of this sport and that their dogs are familiar with and able to perform all obstacles safely. Unsportsmanlike conduct, including rough handling or misconduct of any kind, will result in excusal from the ring. No food, toys, or other aids or devices of any kind are permitted in the ring.

COLLARS: HEIGHT CARD REQUIREMENT: All exhibitors must produce an AKC JUMP HEIGHT CARD for each dog entered. This card must be presented to the Trial Secretary the morning of the trial, or a photocopy submitted with your entry. Any dogs without height cards MUST be measured—You will NOT be allowed to run without a height card or on-site measurement.

MOVE-UP REGULATIONS: If a dog earns an AKC agility title before this event, it can be advanced to the next level of competition. However, written notice must be given to the Trial Secretary no later than 6:00pm on Monday Aug. 25th, 2003. Day to day move-ups will be accepted if received before the close of the trial Saturday Aug. 30th or Sunday Aug. 31st, 2003. Trial close will be considered to be the awarding of ribbons for the last class on that day. Move-ups will be added to the end of the running order of the class they move up to and every effort will be made to accommodate handlers running multiple dogs in the same class. No verbal changes will be accepted.

At the handler’s option, the dog may wear a flat or rolled leather (buckle or quick release) collar without tags or other attachments or decoration. No braided collars. Choke collars, pinch collar, electric and dummy electric collars are prohibited on the show grounds.

LIABILITY: It is expressly understood that exhibitors alone are responsible for the behavior of their dogs and/or children. Any exhibitor whose dogs and/or children create unnecessary disturbances or repeatedly engage in unsafe or disruptive behavior may, at the discretion of the Trial Committee, be asked to leave the show site. In such cases, no refund of any fees paid will be made. Timber Ridge Agility Club of Central Wisconsin, and its member, agents, etc. will assume no responsibility for any loss, damage or injury sustained by exhibitors or handlers, or to any of their dogs or property, and further assumes no responsibility for injury to children.

Please Note: The Regulations for Agility Trials were revised effective 1/1/2003. For copies of the regulations, write the AKC, Attn: Performance Events Division, 5580 Centerview Dr., Raleigh, NC 27606-3390.

Single copies of the latest edition of the "Rules Applying to Dog Shows/Registration and Discipline", "Agility Regulations" and "Obedience Regulations" may be obtained WITHOUT CHARGE from any Superintendent at shows they are superintending or from THE AMERICAN KENNEL CLUB, 5580 CENTERVIEW DRIVE, SUITE 200, RALEIGH, NC 27606-3390.

OFFICIAL AMERICAN KENNEL CLUB ENTRY FORM Timber Ridge Agility Club of Central Wisconsin August 30th and 31st, and Sept. 1st, 2003

AGREEMENT I (we) acknowledge that the “Rules Applying to Dog Shows/Registration and Discipline” and, if this entry is for an obedience trial and/or agility trial, the “Obedience Regulations”, and/or the “Agility Trial Regulations”, have been made available to me (us), and that I am (we are) familiar with their contents. I (we) waive any and all claims, causes of action, I (we) might otherwise have against the AKC and any AKC approved judge, judging at this show, under the “AKC Rules, Regulations and Guidelines”. I (we) agree that the club holding this show, obedience trial and/or agility trial has the right to refuse this entry for cause which the club shall deem to be sufficient. In consideration of the acceptance of this entry and of the holding of the show, obedience trial or agility trial and of the opportunity to have the dog judged and to win prize money, ribbons, or trophies, I (we) agree to hold this club, iits members, directors, governors, officers, agents, superintendents or show secretary and the owner or lessor of the premises and any employees of the aforementioned parties, 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 upon the show or obedience trial premises or agility trial premises or grounds or near any entrance thereto, and I (we) personally assume all responsibility and liability for any such claim; and I (we) further agree to hold the aforementioned parties harmless from any claim for loss of this dog by disappearance, theft, death or otherwise, and from any claim for damage or injury to the dog, whether such loss, disappearance, theft, damage or injury, be caused or alleged to be caused by the negligence of the club or any of the parties aforementioned, or by the negligence of any other person, or any other cause or causes. I (we) hereby assume the sole responsibility for and agree to indemnify 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 aforementioned parties for damage because of bodily injuries, including death at any time resulting therefrom, 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) participation in this show or obedience trial or agility trial, howsoever such injuries, death or damage to property may be caused, and whether or not the same may have been caused or may have been alleged to have been caused by negligence of the aforementioned parties or any of their employees or agents, or any other persons.

Std. Classes: Saturday ______Sunday ______Monday _____All 3 Days______ JWW Classes: Saturday ______Sunday ______Monday _____All 3 Days______ I ENCLOSE $

for entry fees.

______ I would like a Trial Catalog ($3.00 pre-paid)

IMPORTANT: Read Carefully the Instructions on the Reverse Side Before Filling Out. Numbers in parenthesis indicate sections of the instructions relevant to the information needed. PLEASE PRINT BREED VARIETY (1) SEX Male Female HEIGHT AT WITHERS STANDARD AGILITY CLASS HEIGHT CARD ENCLOSED

Nov A Nov B Open Exc A Exc B

JUMPERS WITH WEAVES CLASS

JUMP HEIGHT DIVISION

Nov A Nov B Open Exc A Exc B

8” 12” 16” 20” 24”

PREFERRED STANDARD CLASS

PREFERRED JUMP HEIGHT DIVISION

Nov Open Exc A Exc B

4” 8” 12” 16” 20”

PREFERRED JUMPERS WITH WEAVES CLASS

Nov Open Exc A Exc B

NAME OF JR HANDLER (See Back)

FULL NAME OF DOG (inc. AKC titles) CALL NAME

INSTRUCTIONS 1. (Variety) if you are entering a dog of a breed in which there are varieties for show purposes, please designate the particular variety you are entering i.e.,Cocker Spaniel (solid color black, ASCOB, parti-color). Beagles (not exceeding 13 in., over 13 in. but not exceeding 15 in.). Dachshunds (longhaired, smooth, wirehaired), Bull Terriers (colored, white), Manchester Terriers (standard, toy), Chihuahuas (smooth coat, long coat), English Toy Spaniels (King Charles and Ruby, Blenheim and Prince Charles), Poodles (toy, miniature, standard), Collies (rough, smooth). 2. The following categories or dogs may be entered and shown in Best of Breed competiton; Dogs that are Champions of Record and dogs which according to their owners records, have completed the requirements for a championship, but whose championships are unconfirmed. The showing of unconfirmed Champions in Best of Breed competition is limited to a period of 90 days from the date of the show where the dog completed the requirments for a championship. 3. (Dog Show Class) Consult the classification in the show’s premium list. If the dog show class in which you are entering your dog is divided, then, in addition to designating the class, specify the particular division of the class in which you are entering your dog, i.e. age division, color division, weight division. 4. A dog must be entered in the name of the person who actually owned it at the time entries for a show closed. If a registered dog has been acquired by a new owner, it must be entered in the name of its new owner in any show for which entries closed after the date of acquirement, regardless of whether the new owner has received the registration certificate indicating that the dog is recorded in his name. State on entry form whether transfer application has been mailed to A.K.C. (For complete rule refer to Chapter 11, Section 3).

If this entry is for Junior Showmanship, please give the following: JUNIOR SHOWMANSHIP

AKC REG NO. AKC LITTER NO. ILP NO. FOREIGN REG NO.& COUNTRY: BREEDER (optional)

Enter Number Here

DATE OF BIRTH PLACE OF BIRTH

USA CANADA FOREIGN Do not print the above in catalog

SIRE (optional) DAM (optional)

ACTUAL OWNERS (Please Print)

OWNERS ADDRESS CITY

STATE

ZIP

NAME OF OWNERS AGENT (if any) AT THE SHOW

JR’S DATE OF BIRTH

AKC JUNIOR HANDLER NUMBER The above number MUST be included. Should you not have your Junior Handler number, obtained from the American Kennel Club. (Phone) 919-854-0136. ADDRESS CITY If Jr. Handler is not the owner of the dog identified on the face of this form, what is the relationship of the Jr. Handler to the Owner?

STATE

this may be

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 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 show, obedience trial and/or agility trial, and by any additional rules and regulations appearing in the premium list for this show, obedience trial and/or agility trial, and further agree to be bound by the “Agreement” printed on the reverse side of this entry form. I (we) certify and represent that the dog entered is not a hazard to persons or other dogs. This entry is submitted for acceptance on the foregoing representation and agreement.

ZIP SIGNATURE of owner or his agent duly authorized to make this entry TELEPHONE NUMBER (Include Area Code) E-MAIL ADDRESS