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Agility Trial LICENSED BY THE AMERICAN KENNEL CLUB MEMBER CLUB
Saluki Club of America Saluki ONLY Agility Trials – Unlimited Entry
Purina Farms Event Center 300 Checkerboard Loop Gray Summit, MO 63039
June 14 2017 (FAST, T2B, STD, JWW)
Unlimited Entries
Trial Hours: 7:00 am to 6:00 pm (Central Time) This trial will be held indoors, climate controlled, on artificial turf.
Ring size 110 x 90
Accepting entries online through “LabTestedOnline.com”
Entries Open: Wednesday, March 15, 2017 8:00 am
Close date: Wednesday, May 24th, 2017, at 8:00 pm after which time entries cannot be accepted, cancelled, altered, or substituted except as provided in Chapter 11, Section 6 of the Dog Show Rules. A maximum of 10 entries per envelope is allowed. Envelopes with more than 10 entries and/or entries received prior to the opening date will be returned No hand delivered entries will be accepted in the first 24 hours.
Trial Secretary: Christine Allen; 322 Tooley Branch Rd;
Westmoreland, TN 37186 615/406-8220 email: [email protected]
Electronic timers will be used at this trial
Event number: 2017134002
Permission has been granted by the American Kennel Club for the holding of this event under the American Kennel Club rules and regulations.
JAMES CROWLEY, Secretary
Saluki Club of America Officers Gary Roush ................................................................................... President Brian Duggan................................................................................ Vice-President
Katie Souder …………………………………………….....……………..Treasurer
Debbie Feliciano.. .........................................................................Recording Secretary Russell McFadden........................................................................ Corresponding Secretary
Trial Chairperson: Celeste Johnson; 59 Mill Stream Rd; Stamford, CT 06903
(203) 968-2377 email: [email protected]
Assistant Trial Chairs
Carol Fisher, Christine Klein and Starr White
Trial Secretary: Christine Allen; 322 Tooley Branch Rd; Westmoreland, TN 37186
615/406-8220 email: [email protected]
Event Committee: Celeste Johnson, Starr White, Chris Klein, Carol Fisher, Michelle Ridenour,
Danielle Rubin, and other club members present
Dogs Eligible to Enter This trial is open to all Salukis 15 months of age or older that are registered with the American Kennel Club or that have AKC Limited Registration or Purebred Alternative Listing/Indefinite Listing Privileges (PAL/ILP). Dogs should be physically sound. Bitches in season, aggressive, blind or deaf dogs, or dogs suffering from any deformity, injury, or illness which may affect the dog’s physical or mental performance are ineligible to participate.
Moving Up To the Next Class
Dogs may be moved up to a higher class at the request of the owner, as a result of qualifying for an agility title, provided that request is made to the Trial Secretary in writing no later than the Wednesday before the trial by 6pm CT
.
On Call Vet services provided by Pacific Animal Hospital.
Pacific Animal Hospital; 450 Flier Dr.; Pacific, MO 63069 636-257-2100
24-hour emergency services available
Exhibitors should follow their veterinarians’ recommendation to ensure that their dogs are free of internal and external parasites, any communicable diseases, and have appropriate vaccinations
Fees $27 - First entry per day per dog (includes $3.50 recording fee) $15 - Second entry per day per dog (includes $3 recording fee) $10 - Each Additional entry per day per dog (includes $3 recording fee)
Make checks payable to SCOA and mail to: Christine Allen; 322 Tooley Branch Rd; Westmoreland, TN 37186
For ONLINE Entries:
• Go to http://www.labtestedonline.com to create a user account and add your dogs.
• Then search by state for Missouri~
• Click on the “i” information icon to the right of the club’s name to create
your entry.
JUDGE:
Geoffrey Nieder (P) Judge #: 100691 Email: [email protected]
4901 Mahaw Dr, Imperial, MO 63052-1371 (SolarFlare Border Collies)
SCHEDULE & INFORMATION Start time ……………Briefing: 7:30 a.m. Judging begins at 7:45 a.m.
• Dogs will be run low to high.
• Preferred classes will be run in conjunction with regular classes • Ring size: 90’ x 110’.
• Trial hours are 7:00 am to 30 minutes after completion of the trial.
• The arena is air-conditioned/heated with indoor restrooms.
• Please bring crates and water for your dogs and clean up supplies.
• Ex-pens are permitted.
• ALL CRATES/ExPens MUST BE ON A MAT.
• No outside food or beverage is allowed on Purina Farms property. Violators will be reported to AKC
• Specialty Grooming, Crating Arrangement and RV Reservations o See the SCOA National Premium List for reservation forms
and information: http://www.salukiclub.org
Day RUNNING ORDER
Wednesday Low to High
• Time 2 Beat
• FAST Master/Excellent, Open, Novice
• Standard - Master/Excellent, Open, Novice
• JWW - Master/Excellent, Open Novice
Board of Directors
Pam Arwood, Sharon Furlong, Patsy Hoy, Peter Ortiz, Wanda Sirianni,
Monica Stoner ....................................................................................AKC Delegate
Prizes and Awards Rosettes will be awarded to the 1st through 4th place teams in each jump height in each class. Dogs must qualify to receive placement ribbons. Qualifying ribbons will be awarded to all dogs receiving qualifying scores. Special MACH and PACH rosettes will also be provided.
1st place ..........................................................SCOA Medallions
Trophies will be the artwork of Beverly Bell, Missouri
Agility General Fund Sponsors (as of 3/15/17):
Carol Fisher
Celeste Johnson, Eden Salukis
Brian and Wendy Duggan, Kyzyl Kum Salukis
Special Awards Separate awards offered for Regular and Preferred Classes
PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED!!
• Highest Scoring Veteran (7+ years of age)
• Highest Scoring Champion of Record (American or Canadian)
• Highest Scoring Breeder-Owner-Handled
• Highest Scoring Country of Origin
• High Scoring Field Champion Highest Scoring Saluki handled by a
Junior Handler (Under 18 years of age)
• Highest Scoring Saluki handled by a Senior Handler (60+ years of age
Pre-registration is required for all Special Awards. A qualifying score is
required for all special awards. All special awards are based on scores from the
Standard class. In the case of a tie, the award will be given to the dog with the
greatest seconds under SCT Complete the Special Awards entry form and return with your entry or email it to
the secretary, Chris Allen – [email protected], if you entered online.
Entrants must be registered for Special Awards at the time of entry or via email prior to
the closing of the trial.
Entrants cannot register for the special awards once entries have closed.
Notice to Exhibitors • ALL CRATES/ExPen’s MUST BE ON A MAT
• The safety of the dogs is our primary concern. By entering this trial, exhibitors acknowledge that they are familiar with the rules and regulations of this sport, and that their dogs are familiar with and able to perform all obstacles safely.
• Entry fees will not be refunded in the event that a dog is absent, disqualified, excused, lame or barred from competition by action of the Trial Committee or
Judge
• No entry will be refunded if the trial cannot be opened or completed by reason of riots, civil disturbances, fire, an act of God, public emergency, act of public enemy, or any other cause beyond the control of the organizing committee.
• It is expressly understood that exhibitors alone are responsible for the behavior of their dogs and/or children. Any exhibitor whose dog 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 case, no refund of any fees will be made.
• Exhibitors are responsible for complete, accurate, and legible information on their entry forms; illegible or incomplete entries cannot be entered into the show. All entries must be made on Official AKC Entry Forms or copies and must include the Agreement and Rules. No Entry shall be made and no entry shall be accepted
which specifies any condition as to its acceptance.
• Handlers may opt to run in a higher height division, but not in a division lower than their proper height division. Dogs entered in the Preferred classes may not run in a
higher height division.
• Bitches in season and injured dogs are not permitted to compete in Agility Trials.
Entry fees will be refunded less a $10 processing fee per run with a certificate from a veterinarian.
• All dogs must be on leash at all times except when in the ring or when in the designated agility warm-up area. Judges are not required to wait for dogs. The
owner or handler of each dog is solely responsible for having it ready at ringside when its class is to be judged.
• Exhibitors are responsible for cleaning up after their own dogs. Please help us keep
this site clean for future use.
• Returned checks do not constitute a valid entry fee. The Club Treasurer will add a collection fee as assessed by the bank, minimum of $35, to the amount of each returned check. Subsequent returned checks from the same exhibitor may result in their being put on a cash only basis.
• Concessions will be available on site.
• The show site will be available to exhibitors for set up on Tuesday as outlined in the Notice to all exhibitors.
Course Familiarization and Warm-Ups
Handlers in all classes are permitted to walk the course, without a dog, prior to the start of the class. The walk-through period allows handlers to plan their strategy running the course and will be held prior to each class, following the judge’s briefing.
DIRECTIONS TO PURINA FARMS
From North/East/South: Take I-44 to Gray Summit/Hwy 100 Exit 253. Turn east on Hwy
100. After approximately ½ mile, turn left on MM. Entrance to Purina Farms is approximately 1 mile on left From West: Take I-70 to Hwy 47, Exit 193. Take Hwy 47 south to Hwy 100. Continue on
100 to I-44 east. Take I-44 east one exit to Gray Summit. Follow directions above.
Hotel Information
Hotels and Motels that will accept well behaved dogs The Wildwood Hotel (Host Hotel) 2801 Fountain Place, Wildwood, MO 63040 $102 per
night. Reference "The Saluki Club of America" group rate - 2 queen beds per room. There is a
$30.00 non-refundable pet fee for 1 or 2 dogs and a $60 non-refundable pet fee for 3 or 4 dogs per
stay. 636-733-9100
Please verify Pet policies and current rates when making reservations.
Holiday Inn Six Flags (636) 938-6661 4901 Allenton Road, Eureka, MO
• 10 miles from Purina Farms
Quality Inn (636) 257-8400 1400 West Osage St., Pacific MO 63069
• 5 miles East of Purina Farms
Comfort Inn (636) 257-4600 1320 Thornton St., Pacific MO 63069
• 5 miles East of Purina Farms
Decker House of Labadie (314) 520-8333 2600 Hwy T, Labadie, MO 63055
• 5 miles from Purina Farms
Eureka Super 8 (636) 938-4368 1733 W 5th St, Eureka MO 63025
• 10 miles East of Purina Farms
Motel 6 (636) 587-7000 15 Hilltop Village Center Dr., Eureka, MO 63025
• 10 miles East of Purina Farms America’s Best Inn @ Six Flags (636) 549-3384 1725 W 5th St, Eureka MO
• 10 miles East of Purina Farms
` Budget Lodging (636) 629-1000 866 S I-44 Outer Rd, St Clair MO 63077
• 13 miles West of Purina Farms
CAMPING:
KOA Campground –(636) 257-3018 18475 Old Highway 66 Eureka, MO
• 10 miles East of Purina Farms
Jellystone Park Campground - (636) 938-5925 5300 Fox Creek Rd., Eureka MO
• 10 miles East of Purina Farms
Classes Offered Standard: Excellent, Master, Open, Novice A and Novice B
Standard, Preferred: Excellent, Master, Open, Novice
Jumpers with Weaves: Excellent, Master, Open, Novice A & Novice B
Jumpers with Weaves, Preferred: Excellent, Master, Open, Novice
T2B & T2B Preferred
FAST & FAST Preferred
Jump Height Cards
Jump height cards are not required to be submitted with the entry form. The entry
form includes a spot to indicate whether the dog needs to be measured. If the dog needs to be measured, it is the handler’s responsibility to ensure that the box on the entry form is checked, and that the dog is measured prior to running, either by the judge of record or by a VMO or AKC rep if present.
Regular Preferred Information
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.
The following jump heights shall be used in all Preferred classes.
Owners are responsible for entering their dog in the proper height division. For dogs measuring…
8” 4” 11” & under at the withers
12” 8” 14” & under at the withers
16” 12” 18” & under at the withers
20” 16” 22” & under at the withers
24” 20” Over 22” at the withers
26” N/A At owner’s discretion
Entry tips
• Please don’t staple your check to the entry form. Use a paper clip to attach it to your entries.
• Please circle class AND jump height. 50% of the entries coming in are missing one of these fields.
• Please write legibly!
• Please double check the total due before writing the check. This will save the treasurer a great deal of trouble writing refunds. Any overpayments in the amount of $8 or less will NOT be refunded.
• Make sure you submit both sides of the form. Your signature is required on the
back of the form. Any unsigned entries may not be accepted and must be returned.
• The attached entry form is a “Fillable/Typeable” entry form
OFFICIAL AMERICAN KENNEL CLUB AGILITY ENTRY FORM
Saluki Club of America Event#: 2017134002,
Opens: March 15, 2017 ● Closes: May 24, 2017 / 8 p.m.. CT
Wed, June 14, 2017
Make checks payable to: SCOA
Fee: 1st run = $27; 2nd run = $15; 3rd & 4th runs = $10 per dog
Mail to: Christine Allen 322 Tooley Branch Rd; Westmoreland, TN 37186 ENTRY FEE ENCLOSED
IMPORTANT: Carefully read instructions before filling out! $
Choose Either Regular OR Preferred Classes Circle one jump height, and circle class selections :: Only one selection per class (STD, JWW, FAST, T2B)
REGULAR Classes 20” 24” 26”
STD Nov A Nov B Open Exc Master
JWW Nov A Nov B Open Exc Master
FAST Nov A Nov B Open Exc Master
T2B T2B
PREFERRED Classes 12” 16” 20”
STD NovP OpenP ExcP MasterP
JWW NovP OpenP ExcP MasterP
FAST NovP OpenP ExcP MasterP
T2B T2BP
Non-Regular Classes International Sweepstakes □STD □JWW Select: □14” □18” □26” OR □ Jump height Same as Regular/Preferred This Dog Needs To Be Measured
Yes No
SEX
. HEIGHT AT WITHERS
BREED
SALUKI VARIETY
CALL NAME
AKC® NAME (INCLUDE ALL TITLES)
AKC® NO Enter Complete Registration # below
ILP NO. PAL NO.
FOREIGN REG. NO & COUNTRY
DATE OF BIRTH
PLACE OF BIRTH (LIST COUNTRY)
BREEDER
SIRE
DAM
ACTUAL OWNERS
OWNERS ADDRESS NEW ADDRESS
CITY, STATE ZIP + 4
HANDLER
ENTER JR. HANDLER # if applicable
Exhibitor or owner MUST sign on the signature line beneath the instructions.
AKC Rules, Regulations, Policies and Guidelines are available on the American Kennel Club Web site, www.akc.org.
AGREEMENT
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. 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 any additional rules and regulations appearing in the premium list of this event and entry form and any decision made in accord with them. I (we) agree that the club holding this event has the right to refuse this entry for cause which the club shall deem sufficient. I (we) certify and represent that the dog entered is not a hazard to persons or other dogs. 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 lessor 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 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 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 the determination of whether the injury is serious shall be made by the event veterinarian and is binding on me (us). I (WE) AGREE THAT ANY CAUSE OF 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 THIS PREMIUM LIST) AND MYSELF (OURSELVES) OR AS TO THE CONSTRUCTION, INTERPRETATION AND EFFECT OF THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE SETTLED BY ARBITRATION PURSUANT TO THE APPLICABLE RULES OF THE AMERICAN ARBITRATION ASSOCIATION. HOWEVER, PRIOR TO ARBITRATION 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 PartnersSM 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.
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? _______________
___________________________________________________________________________________________________
SIGNATURE of owner or his agent duly authorized to make this entry.
SIGN HERE X
Telephone Number:
Email Address: New Email
In Case of Emergency - Name: Phone#:
3/15/2017 AEAGL2 (07/15) v8.6 Edit
Accept this as my signature
SCOA Agility Trial - Special Awards Registration
Pre-registration is required for all Special Awards.
A qualifying score is required for all special awards.
All special awards are based on scores from the Standard class.
In the case of a tie, the award will be given to the dog with the greatest seconds under SCT.
Complete and return with your entry to the Trial Secretary PRIOR TO THE CLOSING DATE/TIME.
If you entered online please email this to the secretary, PRIOR TO THE CLOSING DATE/TIME ,
Closes, May 24, 2017 at 8 p.m. CT Secretary: Chris Allen – [email protected]
DOG’S NAME
DATE OF BIRTH LEVEL ENTERED
STANDARD CLASS ENTERED
OWNER’S NAME
Please check awards for which you or your dog are eligible.
__ __ Highest Scoring Veteran (7+ years of age)
__ _ Highest Scoring Champion of Record (AKC or Canadian–Please list title in Reg. Name)
__ __ Highest Scoring Breeder-Owner-Handled
__ __ Highest Scoring Saluki from Country of Origin
__ __ High Scoring Field Champion (AKC or ASFA – Please list title in Reg. Name)
__ __ Highest Scoring Saluki handled by a Junior Handler (Under 18 years of age)
__ __ Highest Scoring Saluki handled by a Senior Handler (60+ years of age)
Purina is pleased to be the official sponsor.
Purina. ® Chosen by Champions. ®
SCOA National Specialty Agility Trial
Wednesday, June 14, 2017
Class winners ..............................................Special Item with Purina Pro Plan Logo
All Purina prizes, if not awarded in the ring, must be picked up during the event at the
Pro Plan booth. Presentation of the winning ribbon is required. Purina reserves the right
to make prize substitutions of equal or greater value in the event a specific listed prize is
not available
IMPORTANT CONTACT NUMBERS Security (24 hours) Nestle Purina Headquarters ................... 314-982-2222
Security (24 hours) Purina Farms ............................................. 636-221-1428
Boles Fire Protection District ..................................................... 636-742-2313
Meramec Ambulance District..................................................... 636-257-3048
Washington Veterinary Clinic, Dr. John Stoltz ....................... 636-239-5445
Pacific Animal Hospital (24 hours) ........................................... 636-257-2100
St. Louis Animal Emergency Clinic (24 hours) ....................... 314-822-7600
Franklin County Sheriff Department ........................................ 636-583-2560
Mercy Hospital in Washington, MO .......................................... 636-239-8000
SSM Health St. Clare Hospital .................................................... 636-496-2000
General • No helium balloons in either Hall. Balloons can be used in the Founder’s Room for
special events (with approval from the Director of Purina Farms). No glitter or confetti
allowed in the facility.
• Alcohol may not be brought to the Purina Farms Visitor Center or the Purina Event
Center. Any exceptions need to be preapproved by Purina Farms management. Purina
Farms is a “family friendly” place and public intoxication is prohibited.
• No exercise pens allowed around the front and back of the Purina Event Center or the
grassy area adjacent to the East side of the Gateway Hall. Overall, exercise pens around
the perimeter of the entire building are strongly discouraged. Any exercise pens on
designated grassy areas should not have a flooring/covering to prevent damage to the
grass.
• All guests and their dogs must remain on the part of the property owned by Purina Farms.
Trespassing on Purina Animal Nutrition property is forbidden. Purina Farms and Purina
Animal Nutrition are not affiliated. Property map showing divisions can be provided
upon request.
• Children under the age of 12 must be accompanied by an adult at all times, when on
the grounds (including the Purina Farms Visitor Center and especially on the balcony at
the Purina Event Center).
• Guests accept personal liability with respect to any claim made in respect to any
damage or injury caused by their dog/s or dogs in their possession.
• No selling of puppies or dogs on the premises.
• Smoking, including the use of electronic cigarettes, is prohibited in buildings.
• No hunting, tent camping or swimming.
• Weapons of any kind, illegal drugs and fireworks are not permitted on the premises.
• Purina Farms logs all lost and found items and stores them in a secure, locked area. Please
email Purina Farms at [email protected] or call 314-982-3232 to retrieve
a lost item. Proper identification must be shown in order to claim an item.
Property Access and Building Hours • The front Purina Farms entrance/exit gate is manned daily by a security guard from 8a.m. –
4p.m. to allow access to the property. Gates may be closed outside of these hours, but access
to and from the property is still possible by pushing a call button at the gate or calling security
at 636-221-1428. The exit gate automatically opens to allow guests to leave.
• Regular Purina Event Center building hours are 6a.m - 6p.m. unless otherwise posted.