June 19 & 20, USDAA Sanctioned Tournament Event and Agility Test. Classes offered:

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1 Dog Agility Sports of Houston USDAA Sanctioned Tournament Event and Agility Test June 19 & 20, 2010 Closing Date: Friday, May 28, 2010 Secondary Closing for Advancement in Level ONLY: Monday June 14 Location: Louis Pearce Pavillion 1160 George Bush Dr. College Station, TX Classes offered: Local Qualifiers for Grand Prix of Dog Agility World Championships & Performance Grand Prix SM Championships Dog Agility Steeplechase & Performance Speed Jumping SM Standard and Non-Standard Classes Championship & Performance Judges: Sheri Boone, Mason OH Maureen Sullivan, Derry NH Two Rings Dirt surface in air conditioned building Electronic timing may be used in both rings USDAA, Dog Agility Masters, Agility Dog, Advanced Agility Dog, Master Agility Dog, Grand Prix of Dog Agility, Agility Dog Champion, and Dog Agility Steeplechase are registered trademarks and, Jumpers Master, Gamblers Master, Relay Master SM, Snooker Master SM, Performance Dog I SM, Performance Dog II SM, Performance Dog III SM, Accomplished Performance Dog SM, Performance National Standard SM, Performance Speed Jumping SM, and Performance Versatility Pairs SM are exclusive service marks of United States Dog Agility Association, Inc.

2 ORGANIZING COMMITTEE Trial Chair Stacie Greene Trial Secretary Meg Haviland Equipment Manager Dog Gone Fun Agility Chief Ring Steward Lucy Long Chief Course Builder Katherine Dudley-Scott Awards Sheila Newland Hospitality Mary Ann Beseda & Carol Tacquard ENTRIES & CLOSING Entries must be received by the closing date of Friday, May 28th. Express mail entries must include waiver permitting them to be left at the Trial Secretary s address without signature. No entries may be accepted or withdrawn for any reason after the closing date. For entries received by the closing date, level of entry may be changed until June 14th. Notification must be made in writing with the show secretary at havilandm@sbcglobal.net No other changes are allowed after June 1st. If you have a spam blocker, set it to accept from havilandm@sbcglobal.net as confirmations will be sent via . CLASS OFFERING AND TENATIVE RUNNING ORDER Saturday Ring 1 Sheri Boone PIII/Masters Gamblers PIII/Masters Standard PIII/Masters Pairs Perf. Speed Jumping / Steeplechase Round 1 PIII/Masters Snooker PII/Advanced Snooker Ring 2 Maureen Sullivan PII/Advanced Pairs PI/Starters Pairs PII/Advanced Standard PI/Starters Standard PII/Advanced Gamblers PI/Starters Gamblers PI/Starters Snooker Sunday Ring 1 Ring 2 PIII/Masters Pairs PI/Starters Gamblers PIII/Masters Standard PII/Advanced Gamblers Perf. National Standard/ Grand Prix Qualifiers PII/Advanced Standard PIII/Masters Gamblers PI/Starters Standard PIII/Masters Jumpers Perf. Speed Jumping / Steeplechase Round 2 PII/Advanced Jumpers PI/Starters Jumpers CHECK IN & MEASURING All competitors MUST check in their first day of competition. All dogs must be measured prior to being checked in unless the dog jumps 26 (22 P) a copy of the permanent card was sent with entry, the handler presents a permanent card, temporary card with 3 measurements awaiting a CMJ or check-in letter issued by USDAA or print out of dog info page from subscriber account indicating the dog is permanently carded. Dogs that measure up will be placed first in the running order at the higher height. If unprepared for this height, they dog may run For Exhibition Only at the lower height, but no awards/qualifying scores may be earned and no change in program is permitted at check-in. You may send a copy of your dog s permanent (yellow, plastic) card with your entry. Self check-in will be available if a copy of your yellow plastic permanent card is submitted with entry. There will be no early check-in or set-up available on Friday night. Competitors available to help with setup on Friday evening will be allowed to set-up early. Set up will begin at 6pm. There is another event being held at the arena prior to this time. We will not be allowed access to the arena prior to 6pm. Check-in and measuring on Saturday and Sunday will be from 7:00am to 7:30am, with first dog on the line at 8:00am. All dogs requiring measuring MUST be checked in prior to this time or you will not be allowed to compete. NOTICE TO COMPETITORS

3 Competitors through submission of entry, acknowledge that they are knowledgeable of USDAA rules and regulations including but not limited to the following rules regarding entry. USDAA s official rules and regulations, as amended July 1, 2009 are hereby incorporated by reference. This event is open to all dogs at least eighteen months of age, including purebred and non-purebred, except bitches in season, dogs suffering from any deformity, injury, or illness that may affect the dogs physical or mental performance, or dogs exhibiting signs of aggression. All dogs must be registered with USDAA in order to compete in USDAA sanctioned events. Registration may be made online to get your registration number immediately and the height card prior to the event at General Information, Dog Registration. The Organizing Committee of this event may refuse entry of any competitor or dog for just cause should the committee view that participation by competitor or dog would be prejudicial to the sport. However, any committee so doing must notify the competitor in writing (with a copy to the USDAA office) in anticipation of or upon receipt of entry. The notice much include the reason for refusing entry and a brief explanation of the basis for their decision. The burden of responsibility for appropriateness of such action rests solely with the host group and its Organizing Committee. Fault limits may be imposed at the discretion of the organizing committee and/or judge and will be announced at the judges briefings. Championship jump heights are as follows (Performance in parentheses): Dog s Height Jump Height Long Jump* Table A-frame** Over (22 ) 60 (48 ) 24 (16 ) 5 10 (5 6 ) 21 or less 22 (16 ) 48 (36 ) 24 (16 ) 5 10 (5 6 ) 16 or less 16 (12 ) 36 (20 ) 16 (12 ) 5 6 (5 6 ) 12 or less 12 (8 ) 20 (6 ) 12 (12 ) 5 6 (5 6 ) * P8 dogs jump 2 nd board only. **Any variance to published heights will be due to the angle measured at the apex. Agility obstacles shall meet the requirements of USDAA rules and regulations. No leads, collars, food toys, or other aids or devices shall be permitted on the course at any time. There will be no training collars (choke, pinch, or electronic) allowed on the show grounds at any time. Safety shall always be of foremost consideration at all times. Competitors through submission of entry at this event accept full responsibility for themselves, their dogs, and/or children. Any competitor whose dogs and/or children create unnecessary disturbances or repeatedly engage in unsafe or disruptive behavior may be asked to leave and no fees paid will be refunded. Returned checks do not constitute a valid entry. There will be a $20.00 service change for returned checks. Amounts shall be paid within 30 days of postmarked notice of returned check if such date follows the event. Any fees no 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 cancelled without recourse. There shall be no refunds for entries withdrawn after the closing date or in the event a dog and/or competitor are dismissed from competition, regardless of reason. Amounts overpaid on entry fees less than $10 shall not be refunded. Please allow 30 days for refunds. Dogs and/or competitors may not enter any class held for title under a judge who resides in the same household or with whom the handler affiliates through training classes over the last ten days. No entry fee will be refunded if the Test cannot open or be completed by reason of riots, civil disturbances, fire, acts or God, public emergency, act of a public enemy, strike, or any other cause beyond the control of the organizers. All competitors through entry at this event waive any and all rights relative to video broadcast of this event. Competitors shall have the right to videotape portions of this event for their personal use only. No portion of this event may be videotaped for commercial or other purposes. All video, broadcast, and telecast rights for this event are the exclusive property of the United States Dog Agility Association, Inc.

4 Portions of this event may be taped for television. Through entry at this event, ALL COMPETITORS and HANDLERS HEREBY GRANT to USDAA and its representative, agents and assigns, all rights and permission to use or appropriate his/her and their dog s name, biography, likeness, photograph, voice, performing persona, or other indicia of identity for broadcast, telecast, cablecast, transmission or distribution in any format or media now known. All competitors and handlers hereby release USDAA and its representatives, agents and assigns from any claim cause of action for invasion of the rights of privacy, right of publicity, right of personality, or any similar right. DASH Agility Club and its agents, etc. assume no responsibility for any loss, damage or injury sustained by competitors, handlers or to any of their dogs or property and further assumes no responsibility for injury to children. Owners are responsible for errors in making out entry forms, whoever may make such errors, and no entry fee will be refunded or cancelled in the event of such errors after published closing date. PLEASE PRINT OR TYPE CLEARLY. All dogs present must be on leash or confined to crates or ex-pens when not being judged except when in the designated warm-up area. Crates and ex-pens may be left in the area designated for agility for the duration of the trial, but competitors do so at their own risk. Security will NOT be provided during or after trial hours. DASH Agility Club assumes no responsibility for any thing lost or stolen. No dogs may be left at the Trial site overnight. As always, please exercise your dogs only in designated areas AND pick up after your dogs! This courtesy extends to the show site as well as your hotel accommodations for the weekend. Thanks for being responsible dog owners. CONCESSIONS Concessions will not be available on site, however lunch will be provided to those workers who work two or more classes. Several local fast food restaurants are available within the immediate area. DIRECTIONS TO THE SHOW SITE From Houston: Take US 290 west toward Austin. Exit Hwy 6 toward Bryan. Exit Business Hwy 6 (Texas Ave.) in College Station. Turn left on George Bush Drive. The Louis Pearce Pavilion is located on the left hand side of George Bush Drive approximately 1.5 to 2 miles off of Texas Ave. From Dallas: Take I35 south to Hwy 6 south. Follow Hwy 6 through Bryan to College Station. Exit Hwy 6 at University Drive and turn right. Turn left on Texas Avenue. Turn right on George Bush Drive. The Louis Pearce Pavilion is located on the left hand side of George Bush Drive approximately 1.5 to 2 miles off of Texas Ave. Alternate directions from Dallas: Take I45 south to Hwy 79 in Buffalo. Turn west on Hwy 79 to Hwy 6 south toward Bryan/College Station. Exit Hwy 6 at University Drive and turn right. Turn left on Texas Avenue. Turn right on George Bush Drive. The Louis Pearce Pavilion is located on the left hand side of George Bush Drive approximately 1.5 to 2 miles off of Texas Ave. HOTELS IN COLLEGE STATION Motel 6: Travelodge: Econo Lodge: La Quinta: Holiday Inn Express: Comfort Inn: Manor House: Days Inn: Knights Inn: RVs will be allowed free of charge at the pavilion, but must be self-contained. NO HOOK-UPS. Please respect this policy of the club and the University. Electricity is not free and the building is not wired to support RVs. Please, do NOT plug into the building!!!!

5 2010 Grand Prix of Dog Agility World Championships & Performance Grand Prix SM Championships - Local Qualifiers These tournaments are open to all competitors regardless of titles earned or skill level. Both are a single-round tournament featuring the sport in its basic form. The course includes obstacles as set forth in Chapter 3 of USDAA Rules and Regulations for standard agility, except that no table obstacle shall be used. Standard scoring shall be applied. Competitors must have a ZERO fault round to earn a qualifying score for which qualifying ribbons are presented. One qualifying score is required for entry in Round 1 of a Regional Championships. Additionally, the first place competitor in each height class who has earned a qualifying score shall be eligible to enter the final round of a Type 1 Regional Championship without regard to their score in the first round. Such eligibility shall be documented through a bye voucher. A competitor may earn more than one voucher, and the voucher is non-transferable, can be used only once and must be submitted with the competitor s entry form for a Type 1 Regional Championship. See complete rules and regulations for Regional Championships, which are hereby incorporated by reference. SPECIAL NOTES: When a local qualifier is held in conjunction with an agility test where all levels of titling are NOT being offered, bye vouchers will not be awarded. (e.g. Starters/Advanced only, Advanced/Masters only, Masters only Tournament Only shows do not fall into this category) Competitors with a qualifying score placing first in a jump height shall be named Regional Champion and earn a bye into the World Championship semifinals. Additionally, competitors at a Regional Championship with a qualifying score in Round 2 in the top 50% in each height class shall earn a bye into the semifinals at the Cynosport World Games. If at a regional championship a bye is earned by a competitor/dog team who has already earned a bye in that jump height, the bye is forfeited. The rules may be found on the USDAA web site General Information Forms and Documents Library, or may be requested in writing by US mail from the USDAA office. A competitor must have two qualifications from local qualifiers, one of which may be from the first round of a Regional Championship, in order to qualify for entry to the world championship quarterfinals; however, where a competitor may choose to compete in both Grand Prix and Performance Grand Prix qualifiers during the current tournament season, the competitor is only eligible to compete in the championships of the tournament in which they have earned the most qualifications. Further, 2010 tournament rules stipulate that a competitor must compete all in Championship or all in Performance tournaments at Regional and National/World Championship events DOG AGILITY STEEPLECHASE & PERFORMANCE SPEED JUMPING SM TOURNAMENTS Description: These tournaments are open to all dogs regardless of skill level or titles earned. These two-round tournaments emphasize speed. Each round will be conducted on a jumpers-style course that shall include at least two spread hurdles, a long jump and an A-frame and a minimum of 10 weave poles. Either the A-Frame or weave poles shall be required to be performed twice. Top competitors as set forth under Qualification & Advancement shall advance to Round 2 to compete for prize money, Tournament Top Ten points and Lifetime Achievement Qs. Qualifiers as defined herein earn the right to enter either the quarterfinals or semifinals at the Dog Agility Steeplechase championships (semifinals for Speed Jumping) to be held in autumn of Competitors may not be entered in both tournaments at this event. Scoring: Shall be conducted pursuant to USDAA Championship Program Starters level rules, except that scoring in each round shall be on a time plus faults basis, with a five-point penalty added to a competitor s performance time for each occurrence of a fallen hurdle or missed contact; running the wrong course shall be scored as an elimination as defined under Masters rules. For purposes of qualification calculations, a competitive performance resulting in elimination as a result of performance error in the normal pursuit of a round shall be included in the count of competitors actually competing in the qualifying score computations. Qualification & Advancement Qualification shall be determined based upon the Round 1 scores. Only competitors with scores equal to or less than the maximum qualifying score in round 1 qualify. Qualifiers and placement winners (minimum of four, there is no maximum) in the height class are eligible to advance to Round 2 at a local qualifying event in order to compete for Top Ten points, Lifetime Achievement Qs and prize money (if awarded in Speed Jumping), provided they have finished the round with a score. Non-qualifying competitors running in Round 2 shall not be credited with a qualifying score regardless of their final standing.

6 Steeplechase Eligibility for Entry: Regional Championships: A competitor must have one qualification at a local qualifier to be eligible to enter Round 1 of a Regional Championships. World Championship Quarterfinals: Two qualifications, one of which may be from the first round of a Regional Championship will be required for entry. World Championship Semifinals: Advancement from the quarterfinals by earning the equivalent of a qualifying score or by direct entry into the semifinal by having earned a bye at a Regional Championship. Speed Jumping Eligibility for Entry into the Championships: Two qualifying scores as defined herein are required to enter the semifinals at the Performance Speed Jumping SM Championships to be held in autumn of Steeplechase Awards: Local Qualifiers: Prize money shall be computed based upon 20% to 40% (at club s discretion) of the total entry fees to be allocated in accordance with the payout table below regardless of the size of entry in any height class. Speed Jumping Awards: Local Qualifiers: Prizes or awards shall be provided at the club s discretion. Should prize money be awarded, the following table shall be Steeplechase Speed Jumping Height 1 st 2 nd 3 rd 4 th 5 th 6th Total* Height 1 st 2 nd 3 rd Total* 12 10% 6% 4% 20% 8 12% 8% 5% 25% 16 10% 6% 4% 3% 23% 12 12% 8% 5% 25% 22 10% 6% 4% 4% 3% 3% 30% 16 12% 8% 5% 25% 26 10% 6% 4% 4% 3% 27% 22 12% 8% 5% 25% Totals 40% 24% 16% 11% 6% 3% 100% Totals 48% 32% 20% 100% Allocable amounts to finalist positions that are not filled for any reason or allocable prize amounts less than $3.00 shall not be paid. Program eligibility in Regional and National/World Championships shall be determined as follows: Where a competitor has qualifying scores in Championship Program tournaments and Performance Program tournaments, a competitor must enter all Championship Program tournaments unless the total number of qualifications earned in all Performance Program tournaments is greater.!!raffle!! DASH will once again be holding a raffle. Proceeds from this raffle will be donated to The National Canine Cancer Foundation in conjunction with Canines for the Cure Texas Agility Shoot Out. Please help us to support this worthy cause. Donations to the raffle table will be accepted as well.

7 VOLUNTEERS HELP!!! HELP!!! HELP!!! Please consider volunteering at this event. We are a small club and appreciate any and all help. Indicate your willingness to work on the Volunteer form below and include it with your entry form. A workers raffle will be held for prizes and an entry package to our next show. Workers who work two or more classes a day will be provided with lunch for that day. Volunteer Form Name: Number of classes willing to work: One Two Any Jobs I prefer to work: ( ) score table ( ) timer ( ) scribe ( ) leash/scribe sheet runner ( ) ring crew ( ) course builder ( ) gate steward ( ) anything SATURDAY: Classes/heights I m available to work: SUNDAY: Classes/heights I m available to work: **Register your dog on-line at and to receive your registration number immediately.** DOG REGISTRATION APPLICATION - $20.00 JUNIOR HANDLER REGISTRATION APPLICATION - $20.00 Dogs must be registered with USDAA in order to compete in USDAA sanctioned events. A registration card and number with a "U" prefix will be issued to facilitate entry at USDAA events and tracking of show results in the regular classes. Junior handlers (those 18 years of age and younger) and their dogs must be separately registered for participation in the USDAA's Junior Handler Program (UJHP). A registration number with a "J" prefix will be assigned for use in entering UJHP events. A dog competing in both programs (regular classes and UJHP) must be registered separately for each program, for which the total fee is $40. FOR USDAA USE ONLY: You must complete ALL information for a valid registration: REG # UJHP # OWNER/HANDLER INFORMATION: Primary Owner: Co-Owner: Handler: Junior Handler: DOB: Telephone: ( ) (If different from primary owner) (Day telephone, if possible) Address: City / State: Postal Code: Country: Address: DOG INFORMATION: Formal Name: Call Name: (Name to appear on certificates; please print clearly or type) Height Breed: Withers: (Specify breed or state "All American to denote mix-breed) (Estimate if unknown) (To nearest 1/4")

8 Official Entry Form DASH Agility Club, College Station, TX June 19 & 20, 2010 Return this completed form with entry fees payable to: DASH, c/o Meg Haviland, 1112 Enchanted Oaks Drive, Angleton, TX Entries close on Friday, May 28 th inquiries to Use a separate entry form for each dog and if entering multiple jump heights in the same program events. TYPE OR PRINT CLEARLY. You may include a copy of your YELLOW PERMANENT height card with your entry. Owner s Name: Street Address: City: State: Zip: Hm Phone: Address: Handler: Dog s Call Name: U #: Ht at Withers: Date of Birth: Breed: Copy of Yellow Permanent Card Included Circle Jump Height Championship: Performance: Note: If entering tournaments or tournament and test classes at different heights in the same program, submit separate entry forms. Saturday Class Championship Performance Fee Cost Masters Advanced Starters PIII P II P I Standard $14 Gamblers $14 Snookers $14 Pairs $14 Partner Dog: Jump Ht: U#: Handler: Pairs info left blank, entry will be for a draw. Do not pair me with: Sunday Tournament Event Steeplechase Perf Speed Jumping $20 Jumpers $14 Standard $14 Gamblers $14 Pairs For titling $14 purposes, Partner Dog: Jump Ht: U#: Handler: select a different Pairs info left blank, entry will be for a draw. Do not pair me with: partner today. Tournament Event Grand Prix Performance Grand Prix $20 Fees Enclosed Total Class Fees: $ USDAA Registration Fee ($20): $ Total enclosed: $ General Agreement (Note that this entry is not valid unless the agreement on this form is completed, signed, dated, and submitted with correct fees and received by the initial closing date at the address provided) I (we) agree that Dog Agility Sports of Houston (DASH) has the right to refuse this entry for cause, which the organizing committee alone shall deem to be sufficient. In consideration of the acceptance of this entry, of the holding of the event and of the opportunity to have the dog participate and/or to be judged, I (we) agree to hold the organizing committee, DASH, United States Dog Agility Association, Inc. (USDAA), including its members, officers, directors, agents and employees, sponsors of the event, and owners of the premises upon which this event is held and their employees harmless from any claim for loss or injury that may be alleged to have been caused directly or indirectly to any person or thing by an act of this dog while in or upon the event premises or grounds or near any entrance thereto, and I (we) personally assume all responsibility and liability for any such claim. 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, appearance, theft, damage or injury, be caused or alleged to be caused by the negligence 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 event, howsoever such injuries, death or damage to property may be caused, and whether or not the same may have been caused or have been alleged to have been caused by negligence of the aforementioned parties or any of their employees or agents or any other persons. I further acknowledge that I have read, understand and will abide by the Official Rules and Regulations of the United States Dog Agility Association, Inc. and the provisions for entry as set forth in the Agility Test Schedule of which this entry form is a part. I acknowledge and represent that the information supplied by me herein is correct to the best of my knowledge; if any portion of this information is found to be invalid or insufficient to establish the validity of my entry, such finding shall render my entry invalid in its entirety, for which there shall be no refund of fees paid. Further, I represent that I am the owner of the dog listed hereon, or that I have full authority as agent for dog s owner and shall hold DASH, USDAA, including their officers, directors, employees and agents and their sponsors harmless from any liability or claims made by the dog s owner. Further, I hereby grant to United States Dog Agility Association, Inc., its representatives, agents and assigns, all rights and permission to use or appropriate my and the dog s name, biography, likeness, photograph, voice, performing persona, or other indicia of identity for broadcast, telecast, cablecast, transmission or distribution in any format or media now known or hereafter to become known. I hereby release USDAA, its representatives, agents and assigns from any claim or cause of action for invasion of the rights of privacy, right of personality or any similar right. Signature: Date: Day Telephone: Parent or legal guardian signature for minors: Date: