The Fall Fling at Flapdoodle Farm NADAC

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1 The Fall Fling at Flapdoodle Farm NADAC SANCTIONED AGILITY TRIAL (North American Dog Agility Council) Hosted by: Mega-Dogs DATE: October 5-6, 2013 Location: 7617 McPherson Rd, Arlington, WA One ring, outdoors on grass Judge: Susan Perry, Port Orchard, WA Classes Offered: Saturday: 2 runs Regular, 1 run each Chances, Jumpers, Touch-N-Go, Weavers Sunday: 2 runs Regular, 1 run each Chances, Jumpers, Touch-N-Go, Tunnelers Note: The first walk through will be at 8:45 a.m. each day. This trial is limited to 500 runs per day, with no more than 350 runs with jumps. Confirmations will be sent by Entries open August 12, 2013 and close September 12, 2013 or when trial fills. Entries must be postmarked no earlier than August 12, Trial Committee Trial chair: Mike Mason, mmason0071@comcast.net, Trial secretary: Debbie Mason, debbiewazzu@comcast.net, Awards: Karen Hunter and Lynda King Hospitality: Susan Bassett

2 NOTICE TO EXHIBITORS Exhibitors, through submission of entry, acknowledge that they are knowledgeable of NADAC rules and regulations, and agree to abide by all rules in effect at the time of this trial. No entry fee will be refunded if the trial cannot open or be completed by reasons of weather, riots, civil disturbances, fire, acts of God, public emergency, an act of a public enemy, or any other cause beyond the control of the organizing committee. Checks not honored by the bank do not constitute a valid entry fee. There be a $25.00 service charge for bank returned checks. **Dog must be registered and have a valid registration number before entries will be accepted. Through submission of their entry, the exhibitors acknowledge they are familiar with the rules in the current Exhibitors Handbook. A copy of the current Exhibitors Handbook may be downloaded free from the NADAC web site: Exhibitors may request a written copy of the current Exhibitor Handbook by sending $5.00 to: North American Dog Agility Council (NADAC) 5190 Neil Rd., Ste. 430, Reno, NV THE MANAGEMENT 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. Any exhibitor whose dogs and/or children create unnecessary disturbances or repeatedly engage in unsafe or disruptive behavior may, at the discretion of the Show Committee shall be asked to leave the show site. In such case, no refund of fees paid will be made. IMPORTANT. Please check your dog's NADAC registration number on your trial confirmation as soon as you receive it; also, please check the copy of the results posted at the trial. You should report any errors to the Trial Secretary immediately. NADAC records trial results as they are submitted by the host clubs/groups. The individual trial results submitted by the club are uploaded to the within two weeks after the NADAC office receives them from the club. Please accept the responsibility to review those results, and check that your registration number and qualifying points, as reported by the club, are correct. You can join the Forum by going to and submitting your request. Your dogs points can be found in the Members Section. If you find an error in the reporting of your dog s qualifying points or registration number, please contact the host club. The host club is responsible for correcting any errors and informing NADAC.

3 Levels Points earned at a higher level of a class, prior to the completion of the lower level title, will not be recorded by NADAC for future use. If a dog earns points in a level of a class that they are not eligible to title in, those points will not be added to the dog's records. Non-Jumping classes Veteran Handler: Disabled handlers or handlers aged 60 yrs. or older may opt to enter the non-jumping classes as a Veteran Handler and receive 10% more standard course time. This division is for handlers only. The 10% additional SCT is for qualifying purposes only for those who may need the additional time to negotiation the course due to physical limitations. Veteran Handlers in the non-jumping classes will be scored and placed with their standard division jump height. When entering as a Veteran/Disabled Handler, you must enter all classes and all dogs in this division for the weekend. Skilled and Proficient Categories Dogs must be entered in either the Skilled or the Proficient category. A dog may not be entered in Skilled one day and Proficient on another day. If you enter the Skilled category, you must run your dog at one jump height lower than its standard jump height. Dogs are allotted the standard course time for, and are scored and placed in the jump height entered. Skilled and Proficient Categories will be combined for placement ribbons. Awards Placements ribbons will be awarded to at least fourth place in each jump height for each class, in each category, except Chances which is a pass/fail class. A purple qualifying ribbon shall be given for each qualifying round in each class. Refunds 100% of entry fees will be refunded if requested before the closing date. After the closing date, injured or ill handlers or injured, ill or in-heat dogs will receive a refund, less a $25.00 handling fee. Verification from a doctor or vet may be requested. There will be no refunds in the event that a dog and/or handler are dismissed from competition, regardless of the reason for dismissal. Other notes for exhibitors Aggressive dogs will not be tolerated and will be excused from the trial. The show committee has the right to refuse any entry. Anyone not currently in good standing with NADAC will not be allowed to enter this trial. All dogs must be on leash when not competing in the ring. No leads, collars, food, toys, or other aids or devices will be permitted on the course at any time. Running order will be determined at the club's discretion. An attempt will be made to separate runs for handlers with more than one dog in a class. Move-ups and other entry changes will be accepted until September 30, 2013 This will be a containerized trial. No open food or loose toys around the site

4 Handy Facts There will be no food vendor on the premises, and the nearest fast food is about 2 miles away. However, since we know everyone will help out running the trial - Light breakfast and a lunch and will be provided for all competitors!! Directions: Flapdoodle Farm, 7617 McPherson Rd, Arlington Most of you will come on I-5 Exit 206, 172 nd St NE. Go east Go 2.2 miles and turn right on 67 th Ave NE (just over the RR tracks) Go 0.2 mile and turn left on 168 th St NE Go 0.2 mile and turn right on McPherson Rd Go 0.4 mile our property is on the left, with chain link fence and gate. Signs will direct you to parking area If you are coming from the east and want to use Hwy 9, go up to 172 nd ST NE, turn west and follow the above directions. Setup: Friday afternoon setup after 4pm is available but not recommended because of Seattle/Everett traffic at that time. There will be plenty of space and, because of the 9am start, plenty of time on Saturday morning. Lodging: All nearby motels have pet fees Quality Inn Near Seattle Premium Outlets nd St NE, Arlington, WA (360) Smokey Point Motor Inn Smokey Point Dr, Arlington, WA (360) Medallion Hotel Smokey Point Blvd, Arlington, WA (360) Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Marysville th Ave NE, Marysville, WA (360) RV Camping: RV and tent camping is free! A few electrical hookups are available. Please the size and type of your RV or include a note with the entry form. Campers are welcome to arrive Friday afternoon, just let us know.

5 Mail entries to Debbie Mason, 7617 McPherson Rd, Arlington WA Make checks payable to Debbie Mason Entry must include one signed copy of agreement on next page Entries open by postmark August 12, and close on September 12 Owner s name: Mega-Dogs Fall Fling at Flapdoodle Farm Arlington, WA October 5-6, 2013 Owner address address NADAC registration number (required): Dog s call name: Breed: Birthdate: Height at the withers: Category: Skilled or Proficient Please indicate the Jump Height you actually want your dog to jump: Proficient Standard Division Jump Height: Proficient Vet/JH/VH Jump Height: Skilled Standard Division Jump Height: Skilled Vet/JH/VH Jump Height: Class Division (circle one) Level (circle one) Circle Day & Run Chances Std Vet JH Novice Open Elite Saturday Sunday Regular Agility Std Vet JH Novice Open Elite Sat. Run 1 Sat. Run 2 Sun. Run 1 Sun. Run 2 Jumpers Std Vet JH Novice Open Elite Saturday Sunday Weavers Std VH Novice Open Elite Saturday Touch N Go Std VH Novice Open Elite Saturday Sunday Tunnelers Std VH Novice Open Elite Sunday Number of Runs x $10.00 = One Full Day entry (6 runs/day) $55.00 = Full weekend Package (all 12 runs) $ = Junior handler 50% discount Total = Check here if this is your first agility trial

6 In consideration of the acceptance of the entry, I/we certify that I/we have knowledge of, and are familiar with, and agree to abide by, the rules and Regulations of NADAC in effect at the time of this trial, and by any additional rules and regulations as approved by NADAC for this trial. I/we certify that the dog entered is not a hazard to persons or other dogs. I/We further agree to be bound by the "Agreement" printed below. Signature: Date: Print Name : AGREEMENT The person who signs this agreement represents that he/she is authorized to enter into this agreement on behalf of both exhibitor and the owner of entered dog. In consideration of acceptance of this entry: 1.1 As used here NADAC means North American Dog Agility Council, its members, officers, directors, employees, show chairs, show committees and agents. 1.2 Exhibitor/owner, agree to abide by the rules and regulations of NADAC and any other rules and regulations appearing in the premium for this event. 1.3 Exhibitor/owner certify that the entered dog is not a hazard to persons, dogs or property and that the entered dog s rabies vaccination is current in accordance with the requirement of the state in which the dog resides. 1.4 Exhibitor/owner acknowledge all hazards presented by the event and the event premises, including but not limited to, the condition of the floors, stairways, halls, lighting, security measures or lack of, electrical appliances, fitting, show rings, parking areas and the presence of unfamiliar animals and people; exhibitor and owner assume the risk of any harm arising from these. 1.5 Exhibitor/owner release NADAC (Including NADAC officers directors, employees and members), and will defend them and hold them harmless from all present and future loss, injury, damage, claims, demands and liabilities involving the entered dog, the event or event premises. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing hold harmless provisions, exhibitor/owner hereby specifically assume sole responsibility for and agree to indemnify and save aforementioned parties harmless from any and all loss and expenses (including legal fees) by reason of the liability imposed by law upon any of the aforementioned parties for damages because of bodily injuries, including death, at any time in consequence of my (our) participation in this event, howsoever such injury or death may be caused and whether or not the same may have been caused or may have been aleged to have been caused by negligence of the forementioned parties or any of their employees or agents or any other persons.