1. pets
2. dogs

Susan Plaiss, DAKC Trial Secretary
107 Crystal Lake Drive
Madison, AL 35757
ENTRIES WILL OPEN ON Wednesday, December 31, 2014 at 6:00 am at the Trial Secretary’s
address. All entries received before this date will be returned. Overnight or certified mail must be sent with the
“No Signature Required” waiver signed. Envelopes/transactions containing entries for more than the ten (10) dog
maximum and/or entries received prior to the opening date shall be treated as an invalid entry and shall be
returned to the sender. No hand delivered entries accepted during the first 24 hours.
ENTRIES CLOSE ON Wednesday February 4, 2015 at 6:00 pm after which time entries cannot be
accepted, cancelled, altered, or substituted except as provided for in Chapter 11, Section 6 of the Rules Applying
to Dog Shows and/or Chapter 1, Section 16 of the Regulations for Agility Trials.
PREMIUM LIST
AKC All-Breed Agility Trial
This Event is Accepting Entries for Dogs listed
in the AKC Canine Partners program
Decatur Alabama Kennel Club, Inc.
Member of the American Kennel Club
3 Days – 1 Judge – 2 Rings
Limited to 330 entries per day.
Entries Open: December 31, 2014
Entry Method: First Received
Notice to all Exhibitors
The building will be open to exhibitors after 5:00PM
Thursday February 19, 2015
Alabama A&M University Agribition Center
4925 Moores Mill Road
Huntsville, AL 35811
Friday February 20, 2015
Event # 2015458304
Saturday February 21, 2015
Event # 2015458305
Sunday February 22, 2015
Event # 2015458306
STD, JWW and T2B All Days
Trial Hours: 7:00AM to 6:00PM
THIS TRIAL WILL BE HELD INDOORS ON PACKED DIRT
Ring sizes: 85 x 100 feet
Electronic timers will be used at these trials
Std, JWW and T2B ALL DAYS
Premiums located at DAKC.org
American Kennel Club 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
President
Vice President
Secretary
Treasurer
Training Director
Board Members
Decatur Alabama Kennel Club OFFICERS
Chris Putman
Don Amara
Celestina Roux
Shirley Reid
Tracy Ditzler
Nancy Pett, Betty Young, Mark Young,
Bruce Plaiss
Trial Chairperson
Bruce Plaiss
532 Orvil Smith Road
Harvest, AL 35749
256-837-7951
[email protected]
Event Secretary
Susan Plaiss
107 Crystal Lake Drive
Madison, AL 35757
256-289-0855
[email protected]
Assistant Trial Chairperson
Billie Medendorp
1804 Cumberland Avenue
Decatur, AL 35601
Event Committee
Bruce Plaiss
Greg Wilson
Billie Medendorp – Chief Ring Steward
Tracy Ditzler - Hospitality
Nancy Pett
Betty Young
Mark Young
Walter Seay – Chief Course Builder
Judge
Sheyla E Gutierrez #92523
13611 S Dixie Hwy #109-330
Miami, FL 33176-7258
All classes Friday, Saturday and Sunday
Day
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Judging Schedule
Run Order – Alternate between ring 1 and ring 2
Judging begins: 8:00am
T2B, Nov JWW, Exc/Masters Std, Open JWW, Open Std,
Exc/Masters JWW, Novice Std
Judging begins: 8:00am
T2B, Nov JWW, Exc/Masters Std, Open JWW, Open Std,
Exc/Masters JWW, Novice Std
Judging begins: 8:00am
T2B, Nov JWW, Exc/Masters Std, Open JWW, Open Std,
Exc/Masters JWW, Novice Std
Registration 7:00 AM
Initial briefing 7:45 AM
Friday & Sunday: Dogs will be run high to low.
Saturday: Dogs will be run low to high.
Excellent classes will run after the Master classes, followed by Preferred classes for
each jump height. Novice A will run after Novice B, followed by Preferred classes for
each jump height.
JUMP HEIGHT DIVISIONS
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.
All dogs entering the Preferred
Classes for the first time MUST
enter at the NOVICE level in both
Pref. Std and Pref. JWW. The
following jump heights shall be used
in all Preferred classes.
Owners are responsible for entering
their dog in the proper height
division.
8”
12”
16”
20”
24”
26”
4”
8”
12”
16”
20”
N/A
11” and under at the withers
14” and under at the withers
18” and under at the withers
22” and under at the withers
Over 22” at the withers
At owner’s discretion
For dogs measuring…
JUMP HEIGHT CARDS
Jump height cards are no longer required to be submitted with the entry form. The entry
form has been changed 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. If you are unsure, contact
the trial secretary for assistance.
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Course Familiarization and Warm-Ups
Handlers in all classes are permitted to walk the course, without a dog, during a
walk-through period held prior to the start of the class. The walk-through is
restricted to only handlers entered in that class. Handlers with multiple dogs, at
events with multiple rings may request to walk with a height group other than the
one their dog is entered in if a conflict is imminent.
A warm-up area, consisting of a regulation agility jump, shall be provided. The
warm-up area is to be used exclusively for warming up the dog and not for
training or relieving of the dog.
Ribbons, Prizes and Awards
Ribbons will be awarded for 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. MACH and PACH ribbons will be
awarded for those finishing their championship title. Title ribbons will be awarded to
those dogs earning a new title at this event. Double Q ribbons will be awarded to teams
qualifying in both runs on the same day for those competing in the Master classes.
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ENTRIES & CONFIRMATION
Illegible, incomplete or incorrect entries will not be accepted. Sign entry form and
submit both sides of form (including agreement).
Entries not on official AKC form will not be accepted. Please write legibly!
Enclose a stamped postcard when requesting confirmation of entries.
Judging schedules, final confirmations and running orders will be sent by email
for those with a valid email address. Participants without email will receive a
hard copy confirmation via USPS.
DOGS ELIGIBLE TO ENTER
This trial is open to all dogs 15 months of age or older that are registered with the
American Kennel Club or are registerable breeds that have obtained an AKC, ILP or
PAL number. Bitches in season, aggressive dogs, 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. Mixed breed dogs that have been listed with
the AKC Canine Partners may participate provided their listing number has been
recorded on the entry form.
ENTRY FEES
First entry per day each dog (includes $3.50 AKC recording fee) ...................... $24.00
Second and third entry per day same dog (includes $3 AKC recording fee) ...... $13.00
Make checks payable to: DAKC and mail with entries to:
Trial Secretary, Susan Plaiss, 107 Crystal Lake Drive, Madison, AL 35757.
MOVE-UPS
Move-ups prior to trial must be received by 6 pm the Monday before the trial. Moveups will be official only when confirmation is received by the requesting party. For day
to day move-ups, the trial secretary must receive your completed move-up form by 15
minutes after close of judging each day. Blank forms will be provided at the trial.
Extended Waiting list
A waiting list of up to 200 runs per day will be maintained. Per Chapter 1, Section 16.1
of the Regulations for Agility Trials, a “waiting list close date” will be instituted. The
“waiting list close” will be 6 pm, Friday February 13, 2015. Full refunds will be
given to those exhibitors withdrawing ONLY for the runs that are able to be filled
from the waiting list.
Confirmations
A preliminary confirmation will be sent to the email address on
the AKC entry form after your entry has been processed. Please
review the information in the confirmation for errors and notify
the Trial Secretary of any corrections needed. If you do not have
an email address, please send a stamped, self-addressed post
card for a preliminary confirmation.
Final confirmations and the judging schedule will be sent to the
email address on your entry form after the closing date. Final
confirmations will be sent via US mail ONLY if an exhibitor does
not have an active email address or upon specific request.
If the exhibitor has not received the final confirmation within a
week of the trial, please contact the Trial Secretary.
I answer all correspondence and acknowledge receipt of all moveups and corrections to entries. If you do not get a response from
me within two days, please contact me.
ENTRY TIPS
Please don’t staple your check to the entry form. Use a paper
clip to attach it to your entries.
Please select class AND jump height AND indicate days
entered.
Please write legibly (or complete entry on the computer)!
Please double check the total due before writing the check
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.
AKC CHANGES
With the AKC Changes effective 1/1/13, class names have changed.
Excellent A is now Excellent and Excellent B is now Master. So, if you
formerly were in Excellent B, please circle Master on the entry form. If
you were in Excellent A, please circle Excellent on your entry.
If you have used a standard template for your entries, please make sure
you are now using one in the new AKC format.
NOTICE TO EXHIBITORS
1. 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 the sport, and that their dogs are familiar with and able to perform all
obstacles safely.
2. Puppies under 4 months old are prohibited at AKC Agility Trials.
3. Entry fees will not be refunded in the event that a dog is absent,
disqualified, excused or barred from competition by the action of the Event
Committee. No entry fee will be refunded if the trial cannot open or be
completed by reason of riots, civil disturbances, fire, and act of God, public
emergency, act of a public enemy, or any other cause beyond the control
of the organizing committee.
4. It is expressly understood that exhibitors alone are responsible for the
behavior of their dogs and/or children. Any exhibitor whose dogs and/or
children create unnecessary disturbances or repeatedly engage in unsafe
or disruptive behavior may, at the discretion of the Event Committee, be
asked to leave the trial site. In such case, no refund of any fees paid will be
made.
5. All dogs must be on a leash at all times except when in the ring or when
in the designated agility warm-up area.
6. Bitches in season are not permitted to compete in agility trials. Upon
presentation of a veterinarian certificate, total entry fees less $7 per day
will be refunded for bitches coming into season after the closing date. This
certificate must be presented to the Trial Secretary prior to the start of
judging on the first day of the trial or cluster of trials.
7. Returned checks do not constitute a valid entry fee. The Trial Secretary will
add a $35 collection fee 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.
8. Judges are not required to wait for dogs. Exhibitors are responsible for
being at the ring gate when it is their turn to run.
9. Exhibitors are responsible for cleaning up after their dogs. Please
help keep the trial site and hotels clean.
10. Exhibitors are responsible for complete, accurate and legible information
on their entry forms; illegible or incomplete entries cannot be entered into
the trial. All entries must be made on Official AKC Entry Forms or copies
and must include the Agreement and Rules and owner’s signature on the
back.
11. Running Orders will be emailed to exhibitors prior to the trial, per new AKC
regulations.
12. Smoking will not be allowed in the arena area.
AGRIBITION CENTER NOTICE
1. NO ALCOHOL allowed on grounds at any time.
2. No use of tobacco products inside the building.
3. All R.V. and trailers must be R.V. hook-ups. No electric hook-ups will be
allowed in barn area.
4. All vehicles must be moved to the main parking lot after unloading.
5. Keep all vehicles off grass areas.
6. Dogs must be kept on a leash while on the show grounds.
7. Crating will be allowed after 5:00 PM on Thursday. The only crating
allowed prior to that will be for those helping to set up.
8. All aisles and roadways around the facility must be kept open at all times
due to fire regulations. Owners will be asked to move vehicles or will be
towed at owner’s expense.
9. Please help us maintain clean facilities and grounds during the trials by
placing litter and dog waste in trash receptacles or designated areas.
DRIVING DIRECTIONS TO THE TRIAL SITE
The Alabama A&M University Agribition Center is located at
4925 Moores Mill Road Huntsville, AL 35811
From Birmingham
Take I-65 N toward HUNTSVILLE, Merge onto I-565 E via EXIT 340 toward
HUNTSVILLE, I-565 E becomes US-72 E. Turn LEFT onto MOORES MILL RD.
End at 4925 Moores Mill Rd Huntsville on your left.
From Chattanooga
Take I-24 W toward NASHVILLE/BIRMINGHAM (Passing through GEORGIA, then
crossing into TENNESSEE). Take the US-64/US-72 exit,( EXIT 152), toward
SOUTH PITTSBURG. Turn RIGHT onto US-72 W. Continue to follow US-72 W
(Crossing into ALABAMA). Turn RIGHT onto MOORES MILL RD End at 4925
Moores Mill Rd on your left.
From Huntsville
Take I-565 E, I-565 E becomes US-72 E. Turn LEFT onto MOORES MILL RD End
at 4925 Moores Mill Rd on your left
From Nashville
Take I-65 South toward HUNTSVILLE (Crossing into ALABAMA). Take I-565 E via
EXIT 340B toward HUNTSVILLE. I-565 E becomes US-72 E. Turn LEFT onto
MOORES MILL RD End at 4925 Moores Mill Rd Huntsville on your left.
Show Veterinarian on Call
Animal Emergency Clinic of North Alabama, Inc.
2306-A Memorial Parkway SW, Huntsville, AL 35801 256-533-7600
Directions to Animal Emergency Clinic
Start out going SOUTH on MOORES MILL RD. Turn RIGHT onto US-72 W. US-72 W
becomes I-565 W. Merge onto US-231 S/ N MEMORIAL PKWY via EXIT 19B (Memorial
Parkway South – US 231 South). Take the Governor’s Drive Exit Ramp on the right. Cross
Governor’s Drive and continue straight on the access road parallel to US 231. Turn right into
parking lot of Office Depot, and turn right again toward the clinic (located on the north end of
the parking lot).
Exhibitors should follow their veterinarians’ recommendations to assure their dogs
are free of internal and external parasites, any communicable diseases, and have
appropriate vaccinations. State health requirements include proof of current rabies
vaccination.
Hospitals (With 24-Hour Emergency Rooms)
Huntsville Hospital, 101 Sivley Rd SW, Huntsville, AL 256-265-1000
Directions: Start out going SOUTH on MOORES MILL RD Turn RIGHT onto US-72 W. US72 W becomes I-565 W. Merge onto US-231 S/US-431 S/N MEMORIAL PKWY via EXIT
19B Take the US-431 S exit toward AL-53 N/GOVERNORS DR/AL-20 Turn LEFT onto
GALLATIN ST SW Turn RIGHT onto SIVLEY RD SW
HOTEL and RV INFORMATION
Verify when making reservations that hotel still accepts dogs and any fees charged. Please
remember to pick up after your dog.
Holiday Inn - Downtown, 5 miles from site, 401 Williams Ave Huntsville, AL 35801 (888)
465-4329 or (256) 533-1400
La Quinta - University Drive, 8 miles from site, 4870 University Drive Huntsville, AL 35816
(256)830-2070
LaQuinta - Madison Square, 8 miles from site, 4890 University Drive Huntsville, AL 35816
(256)830-8999
Candlewood Suites, 10 miles form site, 201 Exchange Place Huntsville, AL 35806 (256)
830-8222
The Westin - Bridge Street Town Centre, 10 miles from site, 6800 Governors West
Huntsville, AL 35806 (256) 428-2000
RV Parking – Agribition Center, There are 14 RV hookups on the premises with water and
electric*. These are available on a first come first serve basis and MUST be paid in
advance. Contact Bruce Plaiss: [email protected]
A SEPERATE check must be written for this - it CANNOT be included in your entry fees.
*Bathrooms available in the arena – No Showers or Dumping station on site.*
Full Service RV park at Space and Rocket Center: www.spacecamp.com/travel/rvpark; 256830-4987
Concessions - There will be NO concessions at the trial site.
DAKC wants YOU to Volunteer!
It takes lots of workers, each putting in a little bit of time, to make a
successful trial weekend. Our volunteers will receive a voucher for a free
lunch.
Name:
Phone:
Email:
Jobs I would consider working and which classes:
√
Job
Fri
Sat
Sun
4-8
12
16
Timer
Scribe
Gate Steward
Ring Crew
Scribe Sheet Runner
Leash Runner
Trailer unloading/loading
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Class
Excellent Std
20
Open Std
Novice Std
Excellent JWW
Open JWW
Novice JWW
T2B
Vendor Information
Vendors interested in booth space at this trial may contact Bruce Plaiss,
[email protected] (256) 837-7951
Classes & Heights you are entered:
Please return this page with your entry if you can help!
DAKC thanks YOU in advance!
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AGREEMENT
OFFICIAL AMERICAN KENNEL CLUB AGILITY ENTRY FORM
Decatur Alabama Kennel Club
Event: 2015458304, 2015458305, 2015458306
Opens: December 31, 2014 ● Closes: February 4, 2015
Friday, Feb 20, 2015
□ STD
□ JWW
□ T2B
Saturday, Feb 21, 2015
□ STD
□ JWW
□ T2B
Sunday, Feb 22, 2015
□ STD
□ JWW
□ T2B
Make checks payable to: DAKC Daily Entry Fee: 1st run $24; 2nd & 3rd runs $13;
Mail to: Susan Plaiss 107 Crystal Lake Drive, Madison, AL 35757
IMPORTANT: Carefully read instructions before filling out!
ENTRY FEE ENCLOSED
Choose Either Regular OR Preferred Classes
Circle one jump height, and circle class selections: Only one selection per class (STD, JWW,T2B)
REGULAR Classes
8” 12” 16” 20” 24”
STD Nov A Nov B Open Exc
26”
Master
PREFERRED Classes
4”
8”
12”
16”
20”
STD 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
INSTRUCTIONS
T2B T2BP
Non-Regular Classes International Sweepstakes □STD □JWW Select: □14”
This Dog Needs To Be Measured □Yes □No
SEX
BREED
VARIETY
□18” □26”
HEIGHT AT WITHERS
CALL NAME
AKC® NAME (INCLUDE AKC TITLES ONLY)
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
CITY, STATE ZIP + 4
I (we) agree that the club holding this event has the right to refuse entry for cause which the club shall deem
sufficient. 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 negligence of the aforementioned parties
or any of their employees or agents, or any other persons.
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 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 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.
NEW ADDRESS
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.
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? _____________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________
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 on the reverse side of this entry 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 forgoing 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.
SIGNATURE of owner or his agent duly authorized to make this entry.
SIGN HERE
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Telephone Number:
□New Email
Email Address:
In Case of Emergency - Name:
Phone #:
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