CENTRAL VALLEY AUSTRALIAN SHEPHERD CLUB

ASCA Nationals Agility Pre-Trial

Sunday – November 9, 2008

http://www.centralvalleyasc.com

Judges

Mike Willis Kansas City, MO

Roger Coor Phoenix, AZ

Classes

(not in run order)

Standard, Veteran and Junior Handler Divisions

Elite, Open, Novice Levels

Sunday

Ring One

Gamblers Round 1

Regular Round 1

Ring Two

Regular Round 2

Gamblers Round 2

Location

South Point Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada

( dirt surface)

Entry Limits

Entries are limited to 700 runs on Sunday.

Trial entries will close whenever the limit is reached. In the event entries fill, priority will be given to the first 25 volunteers working two classes per day.

Opening and Closing Dates

Opening: Entries will be accepted with postmarks dated no earlier than Friday, August 15, 2008. Acceptance will be based on the postmark date. If the trial fills, entries postmarked that day will be drawn at random.

Closing: Entries close 6:00 p.m. Friday, October 3, 2008, or when entry limits are reached. After this time entries may not be accepted or cancelled. Confirmations will be emailed to all who pre-entered.

PLEASE FILL IN YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS ON THE ENTRY FORM.

Secondary closing for advancement in level only: Monday, October 27, 2008 at 5:00 p.m.

CVASC Show Officers	Trial Chair	Geri Lu Jurey gerilu2@att.net 559-564-5951
	Trial Secretary	Charla Patterson bowandarrows10@yahoo.com 239 S. Moraine, Tulare, CA 93274
	Chief Ring Stewards:	Denise Patterson
	Chief Course Builder:
	Grounds / Equipment	Arman Majarian
	Awards	Denise Patterson
	Chief Scorekeeper	Charla Patterson

CONFIRMATIONS including information regarding classes you have entered will be emailed to all entrants who have provided a valid email address and will include a date by which any corrections must be received by the Trial Secretary.

PLEASE READ YOUR CONFIRMATIONS!!

General confirmations will be emailed to all entered about a week before the trial and will include check-in time, walk-through/start times and tentative class running orders.

CLASS CHANGES: Moveups must be submitted in writing (email ok) and must be received by the Trial Secretary before 5:00 PM Monday October 27, 2008. NO Exceptions!

AWARDS: CVASC offers ribbons for First through Fourth place in each class for each jump height division. 20+” and 24” dogs will be scored together. ASCA Qualifying Ribbons will be offered to every dog obtaining a qualifying score. Dogs that complete an ATCH receive a large rosette and a decorated pole. If you might get an ATCH at our trial please let us know.

HIGH IN TRIAL AWARDS will be calculated using the formula outlined in Section 2.6.4.2 of the ASCA Agility Rulebook.

OTHER CVASC Events: Check out our website, www.centralvalleyasc.com, for more

information.

CAN YOU HELP??

It takes a lot of people to put on an agility trial and we would really appreciate your help. We can not run this trial without your help! Most jobs are simple and can be learned in a few minutes.

Priority entry for the first 25 workers who can work 2 classes per day!!

Name: __________________________________________

Position: __ Scribe __ Leash Runner __ Pole Setter

__ Gate Steward __ Scribe Runner __ Timer

__ Course Builder

Classes Available to Work	Sunday Rd 1	Sunday Rd 2
Novice Regular
Open Regular
Elite Regular
Novice Gamblers
Open Gamblers
Elite Gamblers

NOTICE TO EXHIBITORS

Exhibitors, through submission of entry, acknowledge that they are knowledgeable of ASCA rules and regulations, and agree to abide by all rules in effect at the time of this trial. A copy of ASCA’s Agility Rulebook may be downloaded free from the ASCA web site: www.asca.org.

All dogs must be on a leash when not competing in the ring. No set ups within 15 feet of any ring.

Safety shall always be the foremost consideration in actions and conduct by handlers at all times.

In all cases, regardless of the situation, the judge’s decisions are final.

Anyone not in good standing with ASCA will not be allowed entry. The organizing committee may refuse any entry on the basis expressly provided through ASCA rules and regulations or guidelines established by the ASCA Board of Directors.

Equipment list: Jumps, tunnels, weave poles, tire, teeter and slat-less dog walk and A-frame.

Note: Junior Handlers are under 18 years. Novice A is for dogs, owners and handlers who have never earned an agility title in any venue.

Refunds: No refunds are given for entries withdrawn after the closing date. No refund is given if a dog or handler is dismissed from competition, regardless of the reason. No refund is given if the trial cannot open or be completed due to riots, civil disturbances, fire, acts of god, public emergency, acts of a public enemy, or any other cause beyond the Show Committee’s control. The show will not be cancelled in the event of rain. Refunds of 50% of the entry fees paid will be issued for injured dogs or bitches in season if submitted to the trial secretary in writing by 8 a.m. on Saturday before the trial. A letter from your vet indicating the dog’s condition may be requested in order to process the refund.

Checks not honored by the bank do not constitute a valid entry fee. There will be a $30.00 service charge for returned checks. Payment of entry fees and service charges shall be made in cash or money order within 30 days of postmark of notice of returned check. Any fees not received within 30 days of notice result in cancellation of event results for all classes for the registration number(s) of delinquent entry/entries. No reinstatement of results is possible, and all awards must be returned within 10 days of notification, or the dog’s registration may be suspended pending restitution. Any unpaid fees or shortfalls must be paid prior to the start of the event or entry is canceled without recourse by owner/handler.

Please clean up after yourself and your dog. Please also keep hotel rooms and grounds clean so that hotels will continue to allow dogs to stay.

The Show Committee will not be responsible for the loss or damage to any dog exhibited, or for the possessions of any exhibitor whether the result was by accident or any other cause.

It is distinctly understood that every dog at this event is in the care and custody and control of his owner or handler during the entire time the dog is on the show premises. Please take responsibility for your dogs and children. Any exhibitor whose dogs or children create unnecessary disturbances or repeatedly engage in unsafe or disruptive behavior may, at the discretion of the Show Committee or CVASC be asked to leave the show site. There will be no refunds for entries if a dog or handler is dismissed from competition for any reason.

PERMANENT MEASUREMENT CARDS – Dogs with a standard jump height of 20“ or greater do not need to be measured. All other heights must be measured or present a NADAC or AKC permanent height card.

CVASC ASCA Entry form November 9,2008

Entries open August 15, 2008 & close Oct 3, 2008 – Priority Entry for Workers!

1. Use a separate form for each dog. Copy both sides of form to enter additional dogs. Please Print.

Pre-Entry Only

2. Dog

ASCA Registration #

Dog’s Call Name

Birth Date

Dog’s Registered Name

Breed Australian Shepherd

Sex (circle) M F

Standard Division Jump Height:

o 8" o 12" o 16" o 20" o 20+" o 24" (scored with 20+)

Height at Withers:

Jump Height Exemption? (circle) Y

3. Owner

Owner’s Name

Phone

Address o check here if this is a new address or email

City

State

Zip

E-mail address

Handler, if different from owner

4. Classes Entered

Division

Level

Class Entered

Std

Vet

JrH

Novice

Open

Elite

Regular Rd 1