masters!agility!! - The Westminster Kennel Club

 THE MASTERS A GILITY CHAMPIONSHIP A T WESTMINSTER Saturday, February 13th, 2016 THE WESTMINSTER KENNEL CLUB Member of the American Kennel Club: Event No. 2016123702 3rd ANNUAL AGILITY TRIAL Show Hours: 7:00 A.M. to 10:00 P.M. E.T. Saturday, February 13, 2016 Pier 94 711 12th Ave. (W. 55th St. & West Side Hwy.) New York, NY 10019 Trial will be held INDOORS – 2 Rings – on artificial turf, Ring Size 70' x 130' Limited to 660 runs. Judging to start at 8:00 A.M. OPEN TO DOGS WITH MASTER TITLES ONLY-­PARTICIPANTS MUST HAVE MX AND MXJ, OR MXP AND MJP TITLES AT THE TIME OF ENTRY Entries will not be accepted without these titles. This event is accepting entries for Dogs listed in the AKC Canine Partners Program Method of Entry is FIRST RECEIVED There will be a maximum of 2 entries per envelope permitted. Envelopes with more than 2 entries will NOT be accepted. PREMIUM LIST 2016 www.westminsterkennelclub.org Opening date: Wednesday, December 2, 2015 at 8:00 AM Closing date: Wednesday, January 6, 2016 at 6:00 PM Entries Received Prior to OPENING DATE will not be accepted. Hand deliveries are not accepted. Entries delivered by overnight mail must indicate no signature required. Please write “Agility” on the OUTSIDE of your envelope Trial Secretary Services by FAST TIMES, Inc. www.FastTimesAgility.com CERTIFICATION Permission is granted by the American Kennel Club for the holding of this event under American Kennel Club rules and regulations. James P. Crowley, Secretary 1
2 Officers of Westminster Kennel Club
2015
PRESIDENT
SEÁN W. MCCARTHY
VICE PRESIDENT
EDWIN M. HERSHEY II
TREASURER
JOHNSTON L. EVANS
SECRETARY
WILLIAM M. JACKSON
149 Madison Avenue, Suite 402, New York, NY 10016
F. Avery Bourke
Thomas H. Bradley,3d.
Barclay Douglas, Jr.
William M. Duryea, Jr.
Johnston L. Evans
BOARD OF GOVERNORS
John W. Everets
David W. Haddock
Edwin M. Hershey II
William M. Jackson
Sean W. McCarthy
Charlton Reynders, III
Peter R. Van Brunt
Harvey M. Wooding
GOVERNORS EMERITI
George F. Clements, Jr. Bernard E. McGivern
Thomas J. Hubbard
Charlton Reynders Jr. James Stebbins
William F. Stifel
Robert E. Taylor
DELEGATE TO THE AKC
Harvey M. Wooding
AGILITY COMMITTEE
Trial Chairman
Harvey M. Wooding
149 Madison Avenue, Suite 402, New York, NY 10016 212-213-3165
EVENT COMMITTEE
Seán W. McCarthy Edwin M. Hershey II John W. Everets William M. Jackson
David W. Haddock Thomas H. Bradley 3d Tim F. Wray
Director of Operations
Florence Foti
florence@westminsterkennelclub.org
Director of Communications
David Frei
david@westminsterkennelclub.org
Director of Companion Events
Paul Campanella, 631-786-7720
pcampanella@westminsterkennelclub.org
Secretary .......................................... Fast Times, 125 Hope Road, Tinton Falls, NJ 07724
trialsec@FastTimesAgility.com phone: 732-603-1143 fax: 1-888-521-1706
Volunteer Coordinator ..................................... Gail Shaw, trialsec@fasttimesagility.com
The Officers and Members of the Dog Show Committee of The Westminster Kennel
Club will not exhibit at this trial.
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JUDGES
Ms. Kitty Bradley, 2265 Stony Hill Rd.Boulder, CO 80305
Mr. Nalle Jannson, Röke 4053S-282 93 RÖKE Sweden
SATURDAY 4”- 26”
Ms. Kitty Bradley Master STD, Finals 20”,& 24
Mr. Nalle Jannson -Master JWW, Finals 8”,12”,&16”
EQUIPMENT
The equipment for this event is being provided by Westminster Kennel Club. This
equipment was purchased from MAX200.
VIDEOGRAPHER
Yay Good Dog-23 Arbor Trail, Monroe NY 10950
917-743-9875 info@yaygooddog.com
FOOD & BEVERAGES
There will be a food and beverage vendor at the site for your dining needs.
SHOW PHOTOGRAPHER
Steve Surfman 417 Melbourne Blvd. Elkton Md. 21921 410-392-3544
steve@stevesurfman.com
PARKING, LOADING and UNLOADING
Parking: Day time parking for approximately 300 cars on top of Pier 92 is on first-come,
first-served basis at a cost of approximately $35/vehicle. No propane tanks allows on the
Piers. Please visit the Wesminster website at www.westminsterkennelclub.org for parking
alternatives at both the Piers and MSG. Additional parking is available at other nearby
venues.
Loading and Unloading : Loading and unloading will be in a designated area in front of
Pier 94.
CRATING/BENCHING AREA
The crating area is sufficient for all dogs entered. The will not be space available for
un-entered dogs. Crating with friends may not be possible. There will also be a
separate designated space for dogs that need to be crated in a quiet, less-accessable
area. Request for this area will be limited to 75 dogs and will be limited to the first 75
requests. Please use the box on the entry form to make this request. No private Expens
or chairs will be allowed in the crating area due to NYC Fire régulations.. Soft crates
are permitted but not recommended. Dog tents are not permitted. There is a coat check
available for you to store items that you don’t wish to leave unattended at your bench.
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MAKE ALL CHECKS payable to:
THE WESTMINSTER KENNEL CLUB
ENTRY FEE: $80 PER DOG. (Includes a $3.50 AKC recording fee for first run and $3.00 for the second
run) DOGS MUST BE ELLIGIBLE TO COMPETE AT THE MASTER LEVEL IN
BOTH STD AND JWW, and have attained Master titles.. Dogs must have MX and MXJ,
or MXP and MJP titles at the time the entry is received in order to be a valid entry.
Envelopes/transactions cannot have entries for more than the (2) dog maximum.
Money orders and travelers checks will not be accepted.
FIRST RECEIVED OPENING DATE: Wednesday, December 2, 2015 at 8:00 AM
Trial is LIMITED to 660 runs excluding the Championship round.
FIRST RECEIVED CLOSING DATE: Wednesday, January 6, 2016 at 6:00 PM
after which entries cannot be accepted, cancelled or substituted except as provided for in
Chapter 11, Section 6 of the Dog Show Rules and in Chapter 1, Section 13 of the AKC
Agility Trial Rules and Regulations.
SECONDARY CANCELATION DATE: Mon, January 25, 2016 at 3:00 pm.
MAIL ALL ENTRIES TO:
The Director of Companion Events
The Westminster Kennel Club
P.O. Box 574 Center Moriches N.Y. 11934
Please write “Agility” on the outside of your envelope.
FED EX AND UPS WILL NOT SHIP TO A PO BOX. IF YOU WISH TO OVERNIGHT
YOUR ENTRY, YOU MUST USE THE US POSTAL SERVICE.
REFUNDS: There shall be no refunds for entries withdrawn after the final closing
date in the event a dog and/or handler are injured, absent, or dismissed from
competition, regardless of the reason for such dismissal. If because of riots, civil
disturbances or other acts beyond the control of management it is impossible to open or
complete the show, no refund of entry fee will be made. Refunds are allowed if
requested before the closing date. Refunds after closing date for bitches in season only.
There is a $5.00 processing fee for ANY refunds. No refunds for overpayments $10
or less.
BITCHES IN SEASON are not eligible to participate. Entry fees will be refunded
subject to a $5.00 processing fee. Written verification from a veterinarian is required.
Notification for refund of bitches in season must be RECEIVED prior to the start
of the trial. A copy of Veterinarian's note AND COPY OF THE FINAL
CONFIRMATION FOR DOG MUST accompany any such refund. Requests can
be scanned and sent via email or faxed to 888-521-1706
OBSTACLES
Obstacles will meet the specifications in the current edition of the Regulations for Agility.
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Join us for the 140Th Annual
Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show &
Inaugural Masters Obedience
Championship
MONDAY & TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 15-16, 2016
Daytime sessions at Piers 92/94- 8AM to 5 PM
Breed Judging, Junior Showmanship Preliminaries and Benching
Monday - Obedience, Hound, Toy, Non-sporting, and Herding breeds
Tuesday - Sporting, Working, and Terrier breeds
Evening sessions at Madison Square Garden- 6PM to 11PM
Junior Showmanship Finals, Group Judging, and Best In Show
Monday to include Hound, Toy, Non-sporting, and Herding Groups
(beginning at 8 PM)
Tuesday to include Junior Showmanship Finals, Sporting, Working,
Terrier Groups, and BEST IN SHOW (beginning at 7:30 PM)
TICKET INFORMATION AVAILABLE AT:
westminsterkennelclub.org
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First Two Rounds (STD & JWW)
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4.
These two rounds will be scored as AKC qualifying runs. Any Q’s achieved will
count with AKC towards regular agility titles. Jump heights offered 4”-26”. Dogs
may run in the Preferred jump height in both rounds.
Judging will begin at 8:00 AM.
Dogs may run at a higher height than their true measured height in STD and JWW
rounds. For purposes of the eligibility and placement for the Championship round,
they will be scored and placed within their true jump height group during the rescoring process. (e.g. 24” or 26” with a true measured jump height of 20” will be
re-scored with 20” Regular dogs for the Championship eligibility.) They must run
in the true measured jump height in the Championship round.
Dogs may run at their Preferred jump height in STD and JWW rounds. For
purposes of the eligibility and placement for the Championship round, they will be
scored and placed within their true jump height group during the re-scoring
process. See below for more details.
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A maximum of 10 dogs from each jump height will be selected for the
Championship round.
In each jump height, the top 3 qualifying dogs, regardless of breed, will be chosen
for the Championship round. After that, additional dogs will be chosen by
individual breed. One of each breed from the remainder of the qualifying dogs in
each jump height will be chosen until the limit is reached. One qualifying Canine
Partner will be included in the breeds selected to make up the 10 dogs chosen in
each jump height.
If there are not enough individual breeds to make up the 10 dogs in each jump
height, the next dog with the lowest combined score will be included regardless of
breed. This means that more than one dog of any breed may be chosen.
WKC Championship round Scoring and Awards:
1.
Requirements and Scoring for eligibility into the WKC Championship
round. STD and JWW runs will determine eligibility:
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6.
Dog must Q in one of the first two runs (STD and/or JWW) in order to be eligible
for the Championship round. Elimination (E) or being Absent from either round
(STD and/or JWW) will eliminate eligibility for championship round with a no
score.
Scoring for eligibility to the Championship round will be the combined actual
running time of both runs plus any faults (this includes time faults).
a. R, W, T will be assessed 5 points.
b. F will be assessed 10 points.
c. Course time faults will be 3 points for every full second over course
time.
After these first two rounds the data will be re-scored to determine eligibility for
the Championship round. Dogs will be placed in order of the lowest combined
score within their true AKC jump height.
All dogs in the regular level will be required to jump at their AKC regulation jump
height based on the shoulder height. Any dog needing measurements must be
measured before running. The 4 Paw Safety rule will be in effect.
Dogs that ran in the preferred jump height level in the first two rounds must run at
their Preferred jump height in the Championship rounds. There is not a separate
Preferred Championship round.
For purposes of the placement for the Championship round and overall WKC
Master Champion, they will be scored and placed within their true jump height
group: *
4” Pref / 8” Reg - all scored together as true jump height 8”
8” Pref / 12” Reg - all scored together as true jump height 12”
12” Pref / 16” Reg - all scored together as true jump height 16”
16” Pref / 20” Reg - all scored together as true jump height 20”
20” Pref / 24” Reg - all scored together as true jump height 24”
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6.
The Championship course will be a modified Time to Beat style course with a
Dog Walk added. The WKC Championship Scoring will be using modified
Standard Course rules.
a. There will be no Refusals or Runouts (R) called.
b. Each Wrong Course (W) will be assessed a 5 point fault.
c. Each Failure to Perform (F) will be assessed a 10 point fault.
d. Course Time Faults will be 3 points for every full second over
Standard Course Time (SCT).
There will not be a 26” class in the championship round.
Each Dog’s Championship Round Score will be calculated using dog’s
running time plus any course or time faults (please remember there are no
refusals scored in this round but there are time faults). Placements within
each true jump height will be determined using championship round score.
The overall Master Championship Round Score will be calculated by taking
the Championship Course Yardage for the dog’s true jump height divided by
the dog’s Championship Round Score (which is calculated using dog’s
running time plus any course or time faults.) for the 1st place dogs of each
jump height. The highest result will determine the overall WKC Master
Champion. For example, a dog with a Championship Round Score of 39.23
and a Course Yardage of 112 yards then the dog’s Master Championship
Score would be 2.85.
Judging of this round will be televised live and begin at 8:00 PM
This event will televised live, nationally on the Fox 1 network on Saturday,
February 13th beginning at 8PM. As such, Westminster encourages that all
exhibitors dress in clean and presentable attire in an effort to present an
appropriate image of our sport. Pro Plan will provide exhibitor shirts.
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First Received Entry Information:
Entries for this trial will open on Wednesday, December 2, 2015 at 8:00 AM and close
on Wednesday, January 6, 2016 at 6:00 PM.
Mail entries to;
The Director of Companion Events
The Westminster Kennel Club
P.O. Box 574
Center Moriches N.Y. 11934
Please write “Agility” on the outside of your envelope.
Duplicate entries will not be refunded and the proceeds will be donated to charity.
FED EX AND UPS WILL NOT SHIP TO A PO BOX. IF YOU WISH TO OVERNIGHT
YOUR ENTRY, YOU MUST USE THE US POSTAL SERVICE.
Wait List statement:
Westminster Kennel Club is offering a Wait List to fill openings created by
withdrawn entries after the trial’s closing on Wednesday, January 6, 2016 at
6:00pm. A maximum of 75 entries will be placed on the club's wait list.
Entries withdrawn BEFORE the trial closes on Wednesday, January 6, 2016 at
6:00pm will receive a full refund.
Entries withdrawn AFTER the trial closes on Wednesday, January 6, 2016 at 6:00
PM but prior to Monday January 25, 2016 at 3:00pm will be replaced with an
entry from the waitlist if one is available. Any withdrawn entry replaced by an
entry from the waitlist will receive a refund.
Any wait-listed entry that does not move off the wait list into the trial by January
25, 2016 at 3:00 pm will receive a refund.
All entries, including wait listed entries, must be received by the Westminster
Kennel Club, at P.O. Box 574, Center Moriches N.Y. 11934 by the trial’s closing
on Wednesday, January 6, 2016 at 6:00pm.
There will be no special consideration in the First Received method of entry for
worker/volunteers.
Veterinarian
On site Veterinarian and 24 hour emergency service provided by:
Animal Medical Center, 510 East 62nd Street, New York, NY 10065
212-838-8100
Exhibitors should follow their veterinarians’ recommendation to assure their dogs are free of
internal and external parasites, any communicable diseases, and have appropriate
vaccinations.
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ROUTES TO SHOW
PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION
There are several options for using public transportation to access Piers 92/94:
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Take 8th Ave Subway C or E trains to 50th Street. Then take the M50 Bus
(weekdays only) at 49th St. & 8th Ave. to 49th St and 12th Ave.
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Take A, B, C, D, 1 or 9 trains to Columbus Circle and walk west to 12th Ave.
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Take the cross town M50 (weekdays only) at 57th St. to 12th Ave
DRIVING DIRECTIONS
Lincoln Tunnel (from 95) - take 40th St. to 10th Ave. and a left on 55th St.
George Washington Bridge - From NY Side take Rt. 9A, Henry Hudson Parkway
south/downtown. Proceed south on Henry Hudson Pkwy to last exit at 56th St., stay right
for thru traffic. Passenger Ship Terminal is 1 block ahead on right. Paid parking on roof.
Rt. 80 or Palisades Parkway - to George Washington Bridge to NY side and follow
directions for Henry Hudson Parkway. Proceed south on Henry Hudson Pkwy to last exit, at
56th St, stay right. Passenger Ship Terminal is 1 block ahead on right.
Garden State Parkway - To exit 153 or N.J. Turnpike to Exit 16E (better). Then Rt. 3 E to
Lincoln Tunnel, follow signs for Lincoln Tunnel. Exit tunnel and make left turn, travel north
on 10th Ave., and left onto 55th St. Cross 12th Ave. and follow signs to Passenger Ship
Terminal.
Holland Tunnel - follow signs for "Uptown" right on Hudson, left on Canal. Proceed four
blocks to West St. and turn right. West St. becomes 12th Ave. Follow "Thru Traffic" signs.
Continue north on 12th Ave. and follow signs to Passenger Ship Terminal. (Left at 55th St.)
Queens Midtown Tunnel - when exiting bear right to 34th St. Go west on 34th to 12th Ave.
Make right turn, go north to 55th St., make a left at 55th St. and follow signs to Terminals.
Triborough Bridge - Follow signs to "Manhattan" and FDR Drive South. Take FDR S to
53rd St. Exit. Take 53rd St. cross-town to 11th Ave. Turn right, go two blocks (55th St.).
PARKING GARAGES
Parking is very limited at Pier 92/94 but there are several nearby garages within
walking distance:
50TH Street Lot: Outdoor lot (across from Pier 90) just off and visible from 12th Ave.
Cars, vans and trucks.
Rapid Park: W 55th St btw 9th & 10th Aves
7 days / week, 6am – 1am, cash / credit card (no trucks or SUV’s)
GMC Parking: Entrance on 56th St. near 12th Aves and on 57th Street. Cars and Minivans.
Central Parking: 11th Ave between 57th and 58th Streets on the east side of street. Cars
and minivans. 24 hours, 7 days / week, cash / credit card
Park n Ride : 60th St btw 11th & 12th Aves 24 hours, 7 days / week, cash / credit card
Concerto Garage: 200 W. 59th St. Near corner of 10th Ave.
24 hours, 7 days / week, cash only For vans, oversized truck, trucks try the outdoor lot at
49th Street & 11th Ave. OR the Circle line lot at 42nd street and 12th Ave. on the river side
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HOTELS
PRIZES
HOTEL COURTESIES TO OBSERVE
FIRST PLACE .................................................................................................................Blue Rosette
SECOND PLACE .............................................................................................................. Red Rosette
THIRD PLACE .............................................................................................................Yellow Rosette
FOURTH PLACE ...........................................................................................................White Rosette
QUALIFYING....................................................................................................... Dark Green Rosette
DOUBLE QUALIFING ................................................................................ Purple and Gold Rosette
NEW MACH AND PACH TITLES ................................................................ Westminster Tote Bag
FIRST PLACE/CHAMPIONSHIP ROUND Commemorative Medallion & Westminster Tote Bag
HIGHEST SCORING MIXED BREED IN TRIAL……………………..……Silver Plated Trophy
WESTMINSTER MASTERS CHAMPION ...... Tiger McCarthy Sterling Silver Challenge Trophy
For permanent possession to be won 5 times by the same owner. Silver Plated Trophy will be given to
commemorate the award and Purple and Gold Rosette.
We are counting on you to be on your best behavior in order to maintain the working
relationship with our hotels. Our hard-earned reputation, as well as our ability to continue
hosting trials, is certainly on the line and dependent upon YOUR cooperation. We follow up
on any complaints from hotel owners or guests, so please report any issues to us.
♦ Of course, as is standard agility procedure, all handlers/owners will pick up after their
dogs. Please bag and dispose of dog waste properly.
♦ Please cover the hotel’s bedding with a sheet or blanket from home, whether or not you
think your dog will get on the bed.
Don’t EVER leave dogs unattended. Take them with you when you go out for dinner. Even
the best of dogs can get carried away in a hotel room without you present.
(When making your reservations, confirm the current pet policy & pricing)
MACH/PACH BARS provided.by Max 200
MACH/PACH Title ribbons will also be provided by Fast Times
The Westminster Kennel Club has arranged for special rates at the following hotels during
our annual dog show. YOU MUST ASK FOR THE WESTMINSTER GROUP RATE.
CLASSES AND DIVISIONS
GOLD STAR HOTEL PARTNERS
THE WYNDHAM NEW YORKER
481 Eighth Avenue, (1-866) 800-3088 $100 one-time charge for dogs Cut-off date:
Jan. 16, 2016 Room rates: $249 - $399 + tax
THE HOTEL PENNSYLVANIA Booking Code - WESTMINSTER KENNEL
CLUB 401 Seventh Avenue & 33rd Street (212) 736-5000 ext. 8790 or (800) 2238585 Cut-off date: Jan. 12, 2016 Room rates: $209 - $239 + tax
www.hotelpenn.com
THE AFFINIA MANHATTAN Booking Code - WESTMINSTER KENNEL
CLUB 371 Seventh Ave. @ 31st Street, (866) 233-4642 $75 fee per dog. Cut-off
date: Jan. 21, 2016 - 4 night minimum required. Room rates: $269 - $455+ tax
RESERVATIONS@affinia.com
Click here for complete list of hotels/motels
HTTP://WWW.WESTMINSTERKENNELCLUB.ORG/2016/SHOW/WKC_2016_HOTEL
S_06-03-2015.PDF
CAMPGROUNDS / RV INFORMATION
Not Available
The Westminster Kennel Club requests that the winner of this
competition appear at Madison Square Garden for the trophy
presentation on Monday, February 15, 2016 at 8:00 PM
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Class
Regular
Levels Offered in Standard and JWW Classes
Master
Preferred
Master P
Please see the AKC Regulations for Agility Trials for current class descriptions. Dogs must
be entered only in Regular Classes or Preferred Classes with no crossover between them
allowed at the same set of trials.
HEIGHT DIVISIONS
Owners/Agents are responsible for entering the proper height divisions. All height divisions will be
offered in both the standard classes and the jumpers with weaves classes.
Regular Exhibitors 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.
Preferred The following jump heights must be used in all Preferred Classes.
REGULAR
PREFERRED
Dogs 11 inches and under at the withers
8 inches
4 inches
Dogs 14 inches and under at the withers
12 inches
8 inches
Dogs 18 inches and under at the withers
16 inches
12 inches
Dogs 22 inches and under at the withers
20 inches
16 inches
Dogs over 22 inches
24 inches
20 inches
Dogs may be entered at 26” height at their owner’s discretion. 26” Not offered in the Championship
round.
Data Entry and Changes to your Information
Data entry mistakes happen. That is why we ask everyone to READ their preliminary
confirmation and mailed final confirmation. For the majority of entries, dog and
owner/handler information remains the same. However, if you have a:
New email address
New Titles
New Handler
New address and phone
New jump height
(including jump height changes from trial to trial. For example, dog jumps 24" at
one trial, then 26" in the next trial.)
Highlighting ANY of these changes on entry forms would be especially helpful so that these
changes can be updated in our database. Then, please review your confirmations carefully
to ensure that your requested changes have been made
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****TRIAL REGULATIONS FOR EXHIBITORS***
RETURNED CHECKS do not constitute a valid entry fee. A charge of $25.00 will be made for
each returned check.
FAX, TELEPHONE AND UNSIGNED ENTRIES cannot be accepted.
ENTRIES NOT ON OFFICIAL AKC ENTRY FORMS OR PHOTOCOPIES OF ENTRY
FORMS without the Agreement and Rules attached to the Official AKC Entry Form are NOT
ACCEPTABLE.
ENTRIES RECEIVED WITHOUT FEES will not be accepted.
NO ENTRY SHALL BE MADE AND NO ENTRY SHALL BE ACCEPTED, WHICH
SPECIFIES ANY CONDITIONS AS TO ITS ACCEPTANCE.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF ENTRIES will be made as soon as trial closes or limits are reached.
Acknowledgment of entries will include confirmation notices.
ENTRY FEES shall not be refunded in the event that a dog is absent, disqualified, excused by
Veterinarian or Judge, or barred from competition by action of Trial Committee. If because of
riots, civil disturbances or other acts beyond the control of the management, it is impossible to
open or to complete the match, no refund of entry fees will be made.
ERRORS ON ENTRY BLANKS-Owners are responsible for errors in making out entry forms, and
no entry fee will be refunded in event of such errors or cancellation of entries after trial has
closed.
CONSULT FINAL CONFIRMATION FOR TIME OF JUDGING.
JUDGES ARE NOT REQUIRED TO WAIT FOR DOGS. The Owner of each dog is solely
responsible for having it ready at ringside when it is to be judged. The Club has no
responsibility for providing service through a public address system or stewards or runners for
the purpose of calling or locating dogs that are not brought into the ring when required.
TRIAL COMMITTEE will use due care and diligence for the welfare of dogs and exhibitors, but
will not be responsible for, nor assume any liability in the event of an accident or misfortune to
either dogs or exhibitors participating in this show.
DOGS This trial is open to all dogs fifteen (15) months of age or older that are registered with the
American Kennel Club or that have AKC Limited Registration, Purebred Alternative
Listing/Indefinite Listing Privileges (PAL/ILP), AKC Canine Partners listing number (if the trialgiving club is offering the option of Canine Partners entries. See front page of the premium
for that information), or approved Foundation Stock Service (FSS) breeds are eligible to
participate. All American dogs that have been listed with AKC Canine Partners may participate if
the trial-giving club is offering the option of mixed breed entries and provided their listing number
has been recorded on the entry form. Dogs with a Purebred Alternative Listing/Indefinite Listing
Privileges (PAL/ILP) or an AKC Canine Partners listing number must be spayed or neutered in
order to compete. Wherever the word “dog” is used in these regulations it includes both sexes.
Dogs should be physically sound. Dogs that are blind or deaf shall not be eligible, and neither are
bitches in season, aggressive dogs, or dogs suffering from any deformity, injury, or illness which
may affect the dog’s physical or mental performance. No dog shall compete if it is taped or
bandaged in any way or has anything attached to it for medical purposes. Refer to Chapter 2 of the
Registration and Discipline Rules for the listing of registerable breeds that may participate.
Puppies under four months of age are strictly prohibited from the trial grounds.
DOGS MUST ARRIVE prior to 7:00 AM, otherwise, they must be available for measuring before
their class begins.
Agreement
1.
This club agrees to arbitrate claims as set forth on the Official AKC Entry Form for this
event.
2.
By entering this trial, all participants agree to the following: All rights to advertise,
promote, publicize, televise or otherwise exploit the trial are irrevocably and perpetually
vested in The Westminster Kennel Club and its assigns, including the use of the names,
likenesses, voices or biographical matter of all dogs, owners, handlers and kennels
participating in the trial.
3.
The Westminster Kennel Club and its approved sponsors reserve the right to broadcast or
cause to be broadcast any or all portions of The Masters Agility Championship at
Westminster by any means of known transmission of video or audiovisual material.
THE M ASTERS AGILITY CHAMPIONSHIP A T WESTMINSTER 2016
PRESENTED BY
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AKC Rules, Regulations, Policies and Guidelines are available on the American Kennel Club Web site, www.akc.org
OFFICIAL AMERICAN KENNEL CLUB ENTRY FORM FOR AGILITY
AGREEMENT
The Westminster Kennel Club
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I (we) agree that the club holding this event has the right to refuse this entry for cause which the club shall deem sufficient.
Saturday, Feb. 13, 2016
[ ] STD [ ] JWW $80.00
[ ] Check if you are also entering Conformation
] Check if you are requesting Restricted crating area
Make All Checks Payable to THE WESTMINSTER KENNEL CLUB
Entry Fees: $80 per dog which includes a free catalog. Trial is limited to 660 runs
Trial Opens Wednesday, December 2, 2015 at 8:00 AM
Trial Closes Wednesday, January 6, 2016 at 6:00 PM
Mail to: The Director of Companion Events
THE Westminster Kennel CLUB, P.O. Box 574 Center Moriches N.Y. 11934
DOGS MUST HAVE MX AND MXJ, OR MXP AND MJP TITLES AT THE TIME
OF ENTRY.ENTRIES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED WITHOUT THESE TITLES.
IMPORTANT: CAREFULLY READ INSTRUCTIONS
ENTRY FEE
ENCLOSED
BEFORE FILLING OUT
$ 80
Choose Either Regular OR Preferred Classes
Circle one jump height, and circle class selections /Only one selection per class (STD, JWW, FAST, T2B)
Jump Ht
REGULAR Classes
8” 12” 16” 20” 24” 26”
Jump Ht
STD
Nov A Nov B Open Exc Master
STD
PREFERRED Classes
4” 8” 12” 16” 20”
NovP OpenP ExcP
MasterP
JWW Nov A Nov B Open Exc Master
JWW NovP OpenP ExcP
MasterP
FAST Nov A Nov B Open Exc Master
FAST NovP OpenP ExcP
MasterP
T2B T2B
T2B T2BP
NON-REGULAR AGILITY CLASSES: INTERNATIONAL SWEEPSTAKES CLASS
This Dog Needs To Be Measured
□Yes □No
BREED
SEX
VARIETY
STD
JWW
14” 18” 26”
Enter Complete Registration Number Below
CALL NAME
[ ] ILP. [ ] PAL [ ] FOREIGN REG NO. & COUNTRY
DATE
OF BIRTH
PLACE OF BIRTH
USA
CANADA
ACTION, CONTROVERSY OR CLAIM ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO THE ENTRY, EXHIBITION OR ATTENDANCE AT
THE EVENT BETWEEN THE AKC AND THE EVENT-GIVING CLUB (UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED IN ITS PREMIUM LIST)
AND MYSELF (OURSELVES) OR AS TO THE CONSTRUCTION, INTREPRETATION AND EFFECT OF THIS AGREEMENT
SHALL BE SETTLED BY ARBITRATION PURSUANT TO THE APPLICABLE RULES OF THE AMERICAN ARBITRATION
ASSOCIATION. HOWEVER, PRIOR TO ARBIRATION ALL APPLICABLE AKC BYLAWS, RULES, REGULATIONS AND
PROCEDURES MUST FIRST BE FOLLOWED AS SET FORTH IN THE AKC CHARTER AND BYLAWS, RULES, REGULATIONS,
PUBLISHED POLICIES AND GUIDELINES.
INSTRUCTIONS
Handlers may opt to enter in a higher height division for all Regular titling classes, but not in a division lower than
their proper height division. Dogs entered in the Preferred classes must compete at the required jump height and
may not compete in a jump height division higher or lower than their proper height division.
All dogs that have not been officially measured for an Agility Jump Height Card may still compete; however, they
must be measured by a Judge of record, an Agility Field Representative, or a Volunteer Measuring Official, prior to
running. If measured by the Judge of record, that measurement will be valid for this trial or back-to-back trials only.
If a measurement is necessary, it is the exhibitor's responsibility to have their dog(s) measured prior to running.
Dogs listed in the AKC Canine Partners SM program may be eligible to enter all-breed AKC agility trials at the
club’s option. These dogs should be listed as All American Dog and must include their AKC number on the entry
form and check the AKC No. box.
HEIGHT at Withers
Junior Handlers should enter their Junior Handler number on the front of this form. Should you not have your
Junior Handler number, it may be obtained from the American Kennel Club (919) 233-9767. If the Junior Handler is
not the owner of the dog identified on the face of this form, what is the relationship of the Junior Handler to the
Owner?
AKC Registered Name (Include AKC titles only
AKC REG NO.
In consideration of the acceptance of this entry and of the holding of this event and of the opportunity to have the dog
judged and to win prizes, ribbons, or trophies, I (we) agree to hold the AKC, the event-giving club, their members, directors,
governors, officers, agents, superintendents or event secretary and the owner and/or lesser of the premises and any
provider of services that are necessary to hold this event and any employees or volunteers of the aforementioned parties,
and any AKC approved judge, judging at this event, 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 about the event 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, injury or damage to this dog.
Additionally, I (we) hereby assume the sole responsibility for and agree to indemnify, defend 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 there from,
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 event, however such, injuries, death or property damage may be caused, and
whether or not the same may have been caused or may be alleged to have been caused by the negligence of the
aforementioned parties or any of their employees, agents, or any other person. I (WE) AGREE THAT ANY CAUSE OF
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
event, and by any additional rules and regulations appearing in the premium list for this event, and further agree to be bound by the “Agreement”
printed above on this 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. I (we) agree to conduct myself (ourselves) in accordance with all such Rules and
Regulations (including all provisions applying to discipline) and to abide by any decisions made in accord with them.
FOREIGN
Breeder
Sire
SIGNATURE of owner or his agent duly authorized to make this entry
Dam
SIGN HERE
ACTUAL OWNERS
X ___________________________________________
Telephone Number:
OWNERS ADDRESS
NEW ADDRESS ? [
CITY, STATE & ZIP + 4
HANDLER
]
Email Address: (□New Email)
In Case of Emergency – Name:
(if junior handler please enter # below)
Exhibitor or owner MUST sign on the signature line beneath the instructions..
Phone #:
AEAGL2 (09/12) V8.3 Ed
AKC Rules, Regulations, Policies and Guidelines are available on the American Kennel Club Web site, www.akc.org
OFFICIAL AMERICAN KENNEL CLUB ENTRY FORM FOR AGILITY
AGREEMENT
The Westminster Kennel Club
[
I (we) agree that the club holding this event has the right to refuse this entry for cause which the club shall deem sufficient.
Saturday, Feb. 13, 2016
[ ] STD [ ] JWW $80.00
[ ] Check if you are also entering Conformation
] Check if you are requesting Restricted crating area
Make All Checks Payable to THE WESTMINSTER KENNEL CLUB
Entry Fees: $80 per dog which includes a free catalog. Trial is limited to 660 runs
Trial Opens Wednesday, December 2, 2015 at 8:00 AM
Trial Closes Wednsday, January 6, 2106 at 6:00 PM
Mail to: The Director Of Companion Events
THE Westminster Kennel Club, P.O. Box 574 Center Moriches N.Y. 11934
DOGS MUST HAVE MX AND MXJ, OR MXP AND MJP TITLES AT THE TIME
OF ENTRY.ENTRIES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED WITHOUT THESE TITLES
IMPORTANT: CAREFULLY READ INSTRUCTIONS
ENTRY FEE
ENCLOSED
BEFORE FILLING OUT
$ 80
Choose Either Regular OR Preferred Classes
Circle one jump height, and circle class selections /Only one selection per class (STD, JWW, FAST, T2B)
Jump Ht
REGULAR Classes
8” 12” 16” 20” 24” 26”
Jump Ht
STD
Nov A Nov B Open Exc Master
STD
PREFERRED Classes
4” 8” 12” 16” 20”
NovP OpenP ExcP
MasterP
JWW Nov A Nov B Open Exc Master
JWW NovP OpenP ExcP
MasterP
FAST Nov A Nov B Open Exc Master
FAST NovP OpenP ExcP
MasterP
T2B T2B
T2B T2BP
NON-REGULAR AGILITY CLASSES: INTERNATIONAL SWEEPSTAKES CLASS
This Dog Needs To Be Measured
□Yes □No
BREED
SEX
VARIETY
STD
JWW
14” 18” 26”
Enter Complete Registration Number Below
CALL NAME
[ ] ILP. [ ] PAL [ ] FOREIGN REG NO. & COUNTRY
DATE
OF BIRTH
PLACE OF BIRTH
USA
CANADA
ACTION, CONTROVERSY OR CLAIM ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO THE ENTRY, EXHIBITION OR ATTENDANCE AT
THE EVENT BETWEEN THE AKC AND THE EVENT-GIVING CLUB (UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED IN ITS PREMIUM LIST)
AND MYSELF (OURSELVES) OR AS TO THE CONSTRUCTION, INTREPRETATION AND EFFECT OF THIS AGREEMENT
SHALL BE SETTLED BY ARBITRATION PURSUANT TO THE APPLICABLE RULES OF THE AMERICAN ARBITRATION
ASSOCIATION. HOWEVER, PRIOR TO ARBIRATION ALL APPLICABLE AKC BYLAWS, RULES, REGULATIONS AND
PROCEDURES MUST FIRST BE FOLLOWED AS SET FORTH IN THE AKC CHARTER AND BYLAWS, RULES, REGULATIONS,
PUBLISHED POLICIES AND GUIDELINES.
INSTRUCTIONS
Handlers may opt to enter in a higher height division for all Regular titling classes, but not in a division lower than
their proper height division. Dogs entered in the Preferred classes must compete at the required jump height and
may not compete in a jump height division higher or lower than their proper height division.
All dogs that have not been officially measured for an Agility Jump Height Card may still compete; however, they
must be measured by a Judge of record, an Agility Field Representative, or a Volunteer Measuring Official, prior to
running. If measured by the Judge of record, that measurement will be valid for this trial or back-to-back trials only.
If a measurement is necessary, it is the exhibitor's responsibility to have their dog(s) measured prior to running.
Dogs listed in the AKC Canine Partners SM program may be eligible to enter all-breed AKC agility trials at the
club’s option. These dogs should be listed as All American Dog and must include their AKC number on the entry
form and check the AKC No. box.
HEIGHT at Withers
Junior Handlers should enter their Junior Handler number on the front of this form. Should you not have your
Junior Handler number, it may be obtained from the American Kennel Club (919) 233-9767. If the Junior Handler is
not the owner of the dog identified on the face of this form, what is the relationship of the Junior Handler to the
Owner?
AKC Registered Name (Include AKC titles only
AKC REG NO.
In consideration of the acceptance of this entry and of the holding of this event and of the opportunity to have the dog
judged and to win prizes, ribbons, or trophies, I (we) agree to hold the AKC, the event-giving club, their members, directors,
governors, officers, agents, superintendents or event secretary and the owner and/or lesser of the premises and any
provider of services that are necessary to hold this event and any employees or volunteers of the aforementioned parties,
and any AKC approved judge, judging at this event, 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 about the event 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, injury or damage to this dog.
Additionally, I (we) hereby assume the sole responsibility for and agree to indemnify, defend 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 there from,
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 event, however such, injuries, death or property damage may be caused, and
whether or not the same may have been caused or may be alleged to have been caused by the negligence of the
aforementioned parties or any of their employees, agents, or any other person. I (WE) AGREE THAT ANY CAUSE OF
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
event, and by any additional rules and regulations appearing in the premium list for this event, and further agree to be bound by the “Agreement”
printed above on this 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. I (we) agree to conduct myself (ourselves) in accordance with all such Rules and
Regulations (including all provisions applying to discipline) and to abide by any decisions made in accord with them.
FOREIGN
Breeder
Sire
SIGNATURE of owner or his agent duly authorized to make this entry
Dam
SIGN HERE
ACTUAL OWNERS
X ___________________________________________
Telephone Number:
OWNERS ADDRESS
NEW ADDRESS ? [
CITY, STATE & ZIP + 4
HANDLER
]
Email Address: (□New Email)
In Case of Emergency – Name:
(if junior handler please enter # below)
Exhibitor or owner MUST sign on the signature line beneath the instructions..
Phone #:
AEAGL2 (09/12) V8.3 Ed