UK Agility have announced another new show, run by H J Agility which will be held at Kidlington, near Oxford, on Sunday, 17 June.

Hazel Horobin who started the club eleven years ago said, 'We thought it was time to give something back to Agility so hence the show.'

She continued, 'Stratfield Brake Sports Ground is a large place in a good location. It is very easy to get to from M40. A34 and A40 and has lots of walks and space to exercise the dogs. The parking is good as well not far away from the rings. I’m afraid there isn’t any camping this year but, if all goes well and we hold the show next year, I will be working on it.'

H J Agility is based at a place called Bunkers Hill, just north of Kidlington, Oxford. Things have grown in the last couple of years and now they have some some very enthusiastic members. competing at shows so watch out for those purple t-shirts!

The schedule can be found on Agilitynet. For any questions, email Hazel Horrobin at Hazel@hetom.go-plus.net

 MAY 2007

Wye Valley Change of Judges

Due to an increase in entry numbers at their show on 2-3 June 2007, Wye Valley DTC have made the following changes to judges and added an eighth ring on Saturday

Agility Aid sent the running orders out yesterday (21 May). Please also remember there is a new access route to the venue.

Source: Gill Alcorn - Show Secretary (22/05/07)

Watford Moves Up the Road

Following the successful re-siting of the BATS show at Luton on 19 May, Watford Agility Club has decided to use the same venue for its show on 23 June 2007. Please note the show is now still on Luton Regional Sports ground but on the  Lothair Road Recreation Ground. Entry is via Butterfield Green Road. For those with sat navs, the post code is LU2 8DD. New directions will be included with the running orders.

Source: Penny Cockerill  (21/05/07)

Norfolk Agility Festival Venue Alternation

Show Secretary Shelley Christmas has emailed to say that they have lost the use of the No. 1 rugby pitch at the Norwich Rugby Football Club for their show on Saturday, 14 & Sunday, 15 July 2007. The show, however, will go ahead in the usual format. The only difference is it will be a slightly longer walk to the club house for cooked breakfasts and the bar! 

For those who are hungry upon arrival, hot meals and other refreshments will be available on the Friday evening in addition to the usual Saturday and Sunday service.

If anyone has any questions, please call Shelley on tel. 01263-511306

Source: Shelley Christmas  (21/05/07)

Change of Champ Judge at Newton Heath

For all those competitors attending the show at Newton Heath on 16-17 June, please be advised that the judge for the Champ classes (all sizes)  has changed to Kate Howard.

Source: Pauline Baltes  (21/05/07)

Dartford-WBSDS Show - change to classes - ABC Qualifier

The WBSDS and Dartford are delighted to announce that they have been selected to host a KC Olympia ABC Agility Qualifying Heat at their show on 15th & 16th September 2007. Due to public demand we have decided to not combine classes 9 and 10 but to leave class 9 as Special ABC agility - Combined Large Grades 1 to 4, and make Class 10 Grades 1 to 7 (as opposed to 5, 6 and 7 only as it was before) and therefore Class 10 IS NOW the KC Olympia ABC Agility Qualifying heat. ABC handlers (Grades 1 to 4) will be able to enter both Classes 9 and 10 if they wish but they must count each run as one of their "maximum of 4 runs per dog per day".
The entry form has been changed to enable me to know who entered when. Any entries received by handlers who have already entered Class 9 will be contacted over the next two week period, by either phone or email, and given the chance to change their entry.

Source: June Le Fevre - Secretary - WBSDS (17/05/07)

ABC Qualifier Change of Venue

Chippenham AC will not be holding a Kennel Club Olympia ABC Agility qualifying heat in September 2007. Newton Heath DTC has now arranged for this heat to be hosted by Dartford DTC (in conjunction with the Working Belgian Shepherd Society) at their forthcoming agility show on 15-16 September 2007.

Source: Mavis Sherwin - ABC Administrator & Co-ordinator Newton Heath DTC (16/05/07)

CDAC Road Closures

For al those going to the Colchester DAC show this Saturday, 19 May, please see the below announcement from the Highway Office. You will need to allow extra time to your journey for this road closure.  If the diversion leads you through Colchester central instead of the A12, it is estimated that it should take you about ten minutes longer first thing in the morning. The venue postcode is C03 8PB should you wish to find an alternative route.

What's Happening Now?
Work to install the new bridge will take place between 17 and 20 May.  In order for the works to be carried out safely, it will be necessary to close the A12 between Spring Lane Interchange (Junction 27) and the Crown Interchange (Junction 29) overnight and at offpeak periods. 

The dates and times of the closures are: 

• Friday, 18 May
  A12 Total road closure: Midnight to 09.00
• Saturday, 19 May
  A12 Total road closure: 20.00 to 09.00
• Sunday, 20 May
  A12 Total road closure: 22.00 to 05.00

The A12 will be open in between these times but there may be single lane closures and ispeed in limits in force during these periods.

In order to reduce disruption to road users in the future, the Highways Agency will also be using the opportunity of the A12 closures to undertake maintenance work on the Boxted and Severalls Road bridges nearby. 

The Highways office website is: http://www.highways.gov.uk/roads/projects/4190.aspx

Source: Donna Hurlock - CDAC Show Committee Member (14/05/07)

Waldridge Fell Running Order

Source: Fiona Holdsworth (12/05/07)

A Bit of a Boo-boo on DIN Pairs Entry Form

June Richardson sheepishly admits, 'I seem to have got my knickers twisted when creating the Pairs Entry Form, and gone into numbers fatigue.'

The pairs classes for Tuesday should read:-

3 Large Grades 1-2
8 Large Grade 6
23 Small Grades 1-7 (This one was mistakenly listed under Wednesday)

The Pairs classes for Wednesday should read:-

32 Large Grades 3-5 (mistakenly listed as Small 1-7)
42 Medium Grades 1-7

At least Friday - and the schedule - were correct! A revised version will be appearing on Agilitynet soon.

Source: June Richardson  (05/05/07)

Dogs in Need Schedules Out

The schedules should be arriving now for those who went last year. They are also available on the DiN web-site www.dogsinneedagility.com,  and it should also be live on iSS later today. Although the schedule does say limited camping, this is just a precaution and there is no need to panic. There are more spaces available this year than we used last year.

iSS received their first postal entry this morning - and their first card from the Post Office for underpayment of postage. Please, please, please check your postage before sending off your entry. If you use a large envelope, a normal stamp will not cover it. If you use a lot of entry forms, the weight may go over. If in doubt, wack another stamp on.

If you are likely to be leaving home before the ring cards are posted out (estimated date 28-29 July (The Agility Club weekend) then please note this fact on the Header Form, where you enter your return address, and iSS will hold your cards for you.

Thank you, and see you there

Source: June Richardson  (04/05/07)

Camping at Tuffley Alternative

and an easy five minute walk from the Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust Centre at Slimbridge. We are lead to believe that it is very nice. The web address is www.tudorcaravanpark.co.uk

Source: Gary Woodham (04/05/07)

Scottish Dog of the Year Rules Reviewed

This is a message for all Scottish handlers who compete in Scotland. AS you probably know, the 2007 Scottish Dog of the Year (SDoY) competition started officially on 1 January 2007. The final, which will be judged by Christine Robson, will be held at the Scottish Kennel Club (SKC) show in August. This year it has been decided that it will be for dogs of all sizes - Large, Medium and Small - in Grades 6 & 7 only.

To recap the rules are:-

1. Handlers must live in Scotland

2. Points will be gained by dogs competing in Grades 6 & 7

3. The points will come from the first graded Agility (grades 6 & 7) on the schedule of a Scottish show.

4. If there are no graded classes it will be the first Agility class that grades 6 & 7 compete in.

5. Only one class per day, as above

6. The first 10 handlers in the Large size gain points. 10 points for the first placed handler to 1 point for the tenth placed handler

7. The first 6 handlers in both Medium and Small sizes gain points. 6 points to the first placed handler and 1 point to the sixth placed handler

8. The top 20 placed large dogs/handlers and the top 6 placed Medium and Small dogs/handlers will be invited to compete in the final which is held at the SKC show in August

9. The start date for 2007 was the 1 January 2007 and the cut of date will be the 5 August 2007(Kingdom of Fife show)

Peter Elms said 'This is the premier Final in Scotland which handlers and dogs in the lower grades should want to aspire to. If anyone wishes to contact me, feel free to email me on peterelms@tiscali.co.uk'

Source: Peter Elms  (02/05/07)

JUNE 2007

Chippenham Show Cancelled at Last Minute

Chippenham AC regrets that due to the ground being flooded, the Chippenham Open & Junior Show due to be held on Sunday,  1 July 2007 at Chaldicott Farm, Semley in Dorset has had to be cancelled. Please do not attempt to come to the show. Further information will be forthcoming as soon as decisions have been made. rain rain.

If you can pass this message on to anyone you know who has also entered, please do so. Apologies for the short notice.

Source: Tracy Sowden on behalf of Chippenham AC  (30/06/2007)

Tuffley Show Update

Following a notice on the Agility Forum that the meadow at Berkeley was under one foot of water, Gary Woodham reports that the ground at the Tuffley show venue has drained well and, provided the river keeps within its banks, the site will not flood again. He will be inspecting the site again on Monday afternoon to see what effect this weekends predicted rain has on the meadow. If, as expected, the meadow copes then they will move onto site on Wednesday, and the show will run as planned.

If the weekend rain floods the meadow again, the Club is planning  to use an alternative venue which is currently under negotiation. They are talking to the owners about today. Whatever happens, do not panic. Tuffley show will go ahead! Please expect an update on the Agility Forum and the Agilitynet on Monday evening.

June Richardson of Agility Aid apologises for omitting Class 29 Large Jumping Combined 1-4 off the ring plan for Tuffley. Assuming the show goes ahead, this will be in Ring 7, following Part 1 & 2.

Source: A 'not to be beaten' Gary Woodham - Tuffley AC and June Richardson - Agility Aid (28/06/2007)

Suffolk Five Rivers Camping Alert

This is a message for everyone going to the Suffolk Five Rivers Agility Club in September. There are only around 100 spaces left for camping so get your entries in soon. There will also be measuring at the show, possibly on the Saturday.

Source: Kelly Lockwood - Show Secretary (28/06/2007)

Ramsey Running Orders - Don't Worry They'll Be in the Post

Debbie Martin is planning to post the running orders for the Manx Action Dogs Week on 14-15 July (Obedience) and 21-22 July (Agility) at the beginning of next week but has written to Agilitynet to say that she is concerned that they may be delayed by the impending postal strike.  Don't worry. They're on the way.

In the event of it not being received, then competitors should contact Debbie Martin via email at debbie.martin@satsystems.co.uk or telephone.

Source: Debbie Martin - Ramsey DTC  (28/06/2007)

Kennel Club Goes Digital

The Kennel Club will be using a computerised results service in all rings at its International Agility Festival on 10-12 August at Peterborough. All the Ring Managers will be shown how to use this system on Friday morning, before the competition starts. The Kennel Club is also looking for additional people who would like to be shown how the system works who would then be responsible for showing others how to input the results over the weekend when the score board person needs relieving. This will mean that results will not have to be written out manually and the full class results will be able to be posted at the Secretary's tent during the day.

Anybody that is interested in learning how to use the system should contact Debbie Deuchar at the Kennel Club on tel. 020-7518 1013.

And don't forget the entries close this Saturday, 30 June.

Source: Debbie Deuchar - Team Leader - Working Trials, Obedience and Agility  (28/06/2007)

Weather Causes BAA Show Cancellation

Unfortunately the adverse weather conditions have forced the cancellation of the BAA Midland Counties Show at Chesterfield this coming weekend (30 June - 1 July 2007). Cheryl has tried very hard to try and find an alternative venue but, with the whole region badly affected by the flooding, this has proved to be in vain. The entire Midland Counties team and the BAA wish to express their deep disappointment at having to make this unavoidable decision.

Once unrecoverable costs have been calculated, refunds will be made available at the next BAA Show run by EMDAC (July 12-15). Cheques for those BAA members not attending the July EMDAC Show will be sent out the following week.

Source: Paul Sensky  (27/06/2007)

Brecon Closing Date Extended

Entries for the Brecon Agility Show (Wales) for Starters Grade 1 and 2 are well down this year so the KC have agreed to a later closing date of 7 July 2007. For those wanting to enter there is still time. Schedules are available on Agilitynet, and from www.agilityeye.co.uk, iSS or from Marilyn Wiseman. Ring tel. 01874 658311 for a copy.

Source: Marilyn Wiseman (26/06/2007)

Last Minute Change of Venue for Bretford Show

Due to unforeseen circumstances, the Bretford show organisers have notified Agilitynet they they've had to move their 2007 show to another venue.

Gemma Dorman said, 'We do understand this causes inconvenience to you but we have been badly let down by the land owner and have had to find a new venue at extremely short notice so the show could still continue on the same dates (14-15 July). On the plus side the new venue will now have a larger exercise area which is something our old showground was severely lacking in and there also won't be the long walk to the toilets.'

The new venue is in Staverton in Daventry and the postcode is NN11 6JP. Full directions will be sent out with the running orders. If in the meantime, if anyone has any queries please email Gemma Dorman on bezelbaker@hotmail.co.uk.

Source: Gemma Dorman (22/06/2007)

Olympia 2007 Timetable Announced

The Kennel Club Agility Stakes Finals, supported by Pedigree and Premier Showjumps, take place at the London Olympia International Horse Show in December. Due to the show running Monday to Saturday, prospective finalists should note that the days of the show that our finals are usually scheduled will have changed to the following: -

Tuesday, 18 December

11:30           The Kennel Club Medium Dog Jumping Grand Prix
14:15           The Kennel Club Medium Dog Agility Stakes Final

Wednesday, 19 December

13:50           The Kennel Club ABC Speed Jumping
19:25           The Kennel Club ABC Agility Stakes Final

Thursday, 20 December

13:50           The Kennel Club Small Pairs Relay
19:35           The Kennel Club Small Agility Stakes Final

Friday, 21 December

09:45           The Kennel Club Novice Agility Stakes Semi Final
13.50           The Kennel Club Novice Pairs Relay
19:40           The Kennel Club Novice Agility Stakes Final

Saturday, 22 December

09:45           The Kennel Club Agility Stakes Semi Final
13:20           The Kennel Club Agility Pairs Relay
19:45           The Kennel Club Agility Stakes Final

Tickets for the show are now available from www.olympiahorseshow.com

Source: Dave Ray - Event Organiser (22/06/2007)

Camping at Scunthorpe

If you haven't entered Scunthorpe Show on the 4-5 August yet, the closing date is Monday, 25 June. As camping is restricted to 125 units, please check camping availability before entering by calling Cathy Candy on mobile: 0798 4434718

Source: Cathy Candy  (22/06/2007)

Directions to Watford Venue

To everyone coming to the Watford show on Saturday, 23 June, please note that the directions to the venue for the show are as given in your running orders, not as on the schedule. The postcode for sat nav is LU2 8DD and the entrance is from the A505, following signs to cemetery and crematorium via Butterfield Green Lane.

For those worried about the M1 closure this will not begin (between J8 & J9) until 8.00pm on the Saturday night.

Please bring good weather with you! Look forward to seeing you there

Source: Penny Cockerill, Show Secretary  (19/06/2007)

Snaps from Supa Dogs Available

800 + photos from the Supa Dogs finals are now available on-line from Starshotz.

Billingshurst Judging News

Please note that the judge for all the Agility Club Starters heats (all sizes) at Billingshurst will now be Val Phillips. Martin Gill, the original judge, has had to withdraw due to impending knee surgery. We wish him a speedy recovery

Source: Billingshurst DTC (08/06/2007)

Call for Chippenham Junior Team Entries

Entries close on Saturday, 9 June 2007 for the Chippenham Open and Junior Show on 1 July 2007. So far there are only four teams entered in the YKC Team heat. So come on you Juniors. Get those entry forms in. You can't win if you haven't entered!

Source: Tracy Sowden (07/06/2007)

Chatsworth Closing Date

Just to clear up any query, Graham Taylor has confirmed that closing date for all events at Chatsworth is Tuesday 24 July 2007. New this year is the Small and Medium size dog event open to all on Friday, 31 August. There are still openings  although the Large dog event on Saturday is already full.

Source: Graham Taylor  (04/06/2007)

High Peak Camping Full

What more is there to say?

Source: Amanda Wilson (04/06/2007)

Orchard Events Fordingbridge Show (July) Cancelled

We have just been informed by Living Heritage that they have had to cancel the Fordingbridge Country Show on 14-15 July, 2007, which in turn means that the Orchard Events Agility show is also cancelled. The reason given is that they could not secure the venue with the Fordingbridge committee.

Organiser Rosemary Stowers said, 'We apologise that we are unable to hold our Agility show at Fordingbridge this year. As you can appreciate, this is completely out of our hands. Full refunds/return of cheques will be made as soon as possible. We hope that we are able to hold our show next year at the Living Heritage Country Show. Thanks to everyone who support our shows.'

Source: Rosemary Stowers - Orchard Events  (04/06/2007)

Weardale Champ Show Judge

Due to unforeseen circumstances, it has been necessary for Weardale DAC to call upon its Reserve Championship Judge for the show on 22 July 2007. Classes 36, 44 and 50 (Large, Medium & Small) will now be judged by Mrs Jackie Gardner.

Susan Mallabar - Show Secretary - Weardale DAC (04/06/2007)

 JULY 2007

High Peak Cancelled

Unfortunately High Peak DTC has had to call off their show for this weekend due to the state of the ground which does not look good enough to cope with all the traffic should it rain again between now and then.

They are looking to reschedule if they can find a suitable date and venue. Keep an eye on this page and we will let you know as soon as possible.

Source: Barbara Stevens - Show Secretary (30/07/07)

Milton Keynes May Cancel Due to Low Entry

The Milton Keynes DTC 2007 Show may have to be cancelled, nothing to do with the weather. The closing date is Saturday, the 4 of August but, as it stands at the moment, there are not enough entries to go ahead.

Hayley Wilson said, 'If you know of any Grade 1 & 2 handlers (any size dog S, M or L)  who are looking for graded classes send them our way. I know the classes are not as good for the Grade 3-5 but there are three runs each if you can find a pair. It would be a shame to have to cancel and we don’t even know if it’s gonna rain that weekend yet!'

 Source: Hayley Wilson  (01/08/07)

New September Date for Derbyshire Show

DDAC Committee have decided to postpone their July 2007 show to 21-23 September 2007. There will also be a change of venue in order to minimise the risk of further cancellation.

The New Venue is Melton Mowbray Airfield (disused!) on Dalby Road (B6047), Nr Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire LE13 0BL. The best route, avoiding Melton Mowbray and major road works, is the A46/A607 (from the west & north & south (from the M1)).

Competitors are asked to please retain their running orders, as classes remain the same, except for the KC Novice and Pedigree team Qualifiers. These will become non-qualifiers, i.e. G3-5 Combined Agility and an Open Team. No further entries can be excepted as this is not a re-scheduled show, and we are postponing to dates within a twelve-week time frame under the old licences.)

Due to daylight hours at this time of year, Friday judging will commence at 12.30pm. Saturday and Sunday judging will start at 8.00am.

The Adams Derby Final will be run Saturday lunchtime after the last qualifying heat in the morning. This will mean that several classes from that ring will be moved into other rings. It will not affect the classes that are first in the rings. Amended ring plans will be available on the day.

There is strictly no camping on Thursday for non-members. Camping will be available from 8.00am on Friday. but please be patient if you have to wait.

Please pass this information onto anyone who was entered into the show.

Any queries should be emailed to rae b 23  @ ntlworld.com (removing spaces). Please bear in mind that she does work and that there may not be an instant response.

 Source: Rae Blythe on behalf of DDAC Committee (01/08/07)

Judges Needed for Derbyshire

As a result of the unforeseen postponement of the DDAC show last weekend and its subsequent rescheduling on 21-23 September, the organisers find themselves short of judges over the whole weekend. Any offers for judging should be made to Rae Blythe at:rae b 23 @ ntlworld.com (removing spaces)

Any additional offers of help would also be appreciated.

Please pass this information on to anyone know who may be interested.

 Source: Rae Blythe on behalf of DDAC Committee (01/08/07)

Master Show Clarification

Dogs entering the Veteran class of the March Masters Show dogs are also eligible to enter the Any Size as well, but no other class at that show.

Source: Hayley Wilson (30/07/07)

Good News for People Going to Scunthorpe Show

The Scunthorpe OATC Committee visited their show venue today, and have had a number of conversations with the owners of the showground. They are all of the opinion that the show will go ahead this weekend. It is sandy soil and drains exceptionally well, and can certainly cope with the worst of British Weather.

Between now and the weekend, the committee will be busy marking out the venue, preparing for the show, and getting on with their normal everyday lives.

Lisa Adamson asked, 'Can we please, therefore, tell you now - no news is good news. You do not need to contact us, or panic that the show might be cancelled. Please do not call the numbers on the schedule to check whether the show is going ahead. Our phones have been ringing almost non-stop! If, for any reason, there are any doubts about the show, we will post as and when, but in the meantime, please leave us to get on with the planning of the show. See you all this weekend.'

Source: Lisa & all the SOATC committee (27/07/07)

Newbury Travel Update

Karen Parker reports that nothing much has changed. It's going to take sometime for the floods to go down.  All major roads, however, are okay. Problems still remain on the A4144 Abingdon Rd and A420 Botley Road. These are two of the main routes into Oxford. The A34 is running as normal. Around the area, there are still problems in Witney, Clanfield, Stadhampton, Nothmoor, Stanton Harcourt, Sutton Courtney and Kennington and Purley in Berkshire. These are all off the main roads though and any locals will probably Be aware of their own area problems.

As for the weather, all weekend is not expected to remain completely dry. Friday will largely be dry with some sunny spells though isolated light showers are possible  (2-5mm max.) It should be dry again on Saturday with sunny spells and just isolated showers. Some outbreaks of light rain may push over southern coasts at times, perhaps edging further inland later on with rain moving into the south west in the evening and overnight (4-8mm max).

Sunday, unfortunately is expected to be cloudy and wet with rain for much of the day. Over southern parts, it may be persistent and locally heavy, probably becoming drier and brighter from the south through the afternoon.

There are still significant uncertainties with regards to Sundays weather. Current indications are there is a 70% probability that the Southern Counties (south of line from Bristol to Kent) will see totals of 10-20mm with up to 40mm on high ground.  However, there is a 20% probability that this rainfall will track 150miles further north.

Source: Karen Parker  (27/07/07)

Wirral Refunds

Wirral ATS would like to thank everyone for their understanding when we had to cancel the second day of our Agility Show. The decision was not taken lightly but was made with your safety in mind and consideration for the grounds person at our venue.

The Club will be offering refunds but they are still in the process of working out at what percentage they will be based on.

If you are claiming a refund and have not already done so, please send a SAE to Wirral ATS C/O Mrs M Nicholls, 98 Bermuda Road, Moreton, Wirral CH46 6AY. If they do not hear anything from you by the 15 August, they shall treat your entry as a donation towards Dogs Trust and The Phyllis Croft foundation for Canine Epilepsy (PCFCE).”

Source: Annette Brown - Wirral ATS  (27/07/07)

It's Official. Derbyshire is Offffffffff...

Looks like we spoke too soon. The Derbyshire DAC show this weekend has been cancelled and that's official!

Nic Jones said, 'Huge apologies but regretfully we have had to cancel the entire show. It has rained continuously for the last 18hrs and the ground will not be suitable for the event. We have not made this decision lightly and it was taken with safety being paramount. Please bear with us and the other show committees affected in a similar way. It is not a decision any club makes lightly.'

As soon as DDAC have decided whether to re-schedule or refund, they will let competitors know. And as for the qualifiers and the Adams Derby final again, once they will let everyone know.

Source: Nic Jones - DDAC  (26/07/07)

Agility Club Show Still On

Last we heard, The Agility Club Show at Newbury was on. As the Newbury ground is loam on chalk, it should drain well even after the heavy rains today.

June Richardson of Agility Aid said, 'I have just heard from the showground that, despite rain today, the ground is holding up well with only a couple of puddles left. The show will definitely go ahead. '

For those worried about the roads in and about Newbury, Karen Parker who works for the Environment Agency, reports that the only problems might be for those coming north along the Thames, i.e. Pangbourne, Purley or Henley etc. Even then the main roads are okay. Witney and Standlake still have some problems but that is receding. For those coming through Oxford, there are still some problems but that's only if you are going through the City!

For those asking, the Chievely Roundabout is not closed. There is, however, a one lane restriction at the Chieveley junction due to continuing improvement work.

Source: Dave Jolly,  Bill Glover & June Richardson  (26/07/07)

UK Agility Week Show Venue Update

Ground conditions are very good at the week venue and all road access to the venue is fine.

The only current problem is the drinking water supply. Currently there is no water supply to most areas of Cheltenham. However, the news today is that it should be back on by Monday. In case this has not happened, Portaloo toilets have been ordered to arrive Monday am.  All campers are advised to bring as much drinking water as possible as well as aqua rolls already filled. If there is any delay on the water being turned back on, the organisers have arranged for a lorry to take aqua rolls off site to be filled with drinking water.

 If the situation changes we will put further announcements on the web pages and on the UKA office answer phone.

 Source: Greg & Laura Derrett (25/07/07)

Information on Aylesbury Show Ground

Following an inspection of the venue yesterday and discussions with the owner, at this stage, the Aylesbury Agility Show on 4-5 August is still on! Ordinarily the venue is well drained but a further inspection will take place after the weekend and a decision made and announced during Wednesday.

Source: The Show Committee (25/07/07)

Laser Pairs Knockout Final Qualifiers 

32 pairs will be competing running in the Lazer Knock Out final to be run on 8 August at Dashin' Dogs. They were selected from the last 4 pairs in each of eight heats around the country. The competition was open to all Large dogs eligible to compete in Novice and above classes.

In no particular order, they are:-

• Jan Wheeler – Iatka Zing Again  & Hazel Hicks – Laetare Gottabea Jinxed 

• Marc Saunders – The Dark Dasher of Clybonn & Cliff Sales – Gempaws Diamond Geeza

• Ian Jackson – Jackerin Jude & Janet Watson – Taliswood Temptation 

• Sue Choux – Lunarlite’s Sassy Lassy & Nicola Curtis – Shady Character

• Don Nunn – Nothing Down Charlie Brown & Gill Dudley – Run for your Money

• Kaye Faiers – Sunndach Gaia & Patricia Britten – Ghostland Wilma the Flyer

• Gill Zuczkowska – Caldohna Glen Tri-all-n-error & Leslie Wilks – Ashpen Amazing Ace 

• Sue Rolfe – Kestrel GTX & Will Rolfe – Madmag Magic Moment

• Hannah Cook – Wingeared Reynard & Bob Sharpe – Flynns Little Sweetheart

• Nic Hanekom - Wildkap Kaos & Laura Oaks - Wildkap Lad

• Nikki Keeler – Nickila Highland Cruise & Den Keeler – Nutty Lightening Gnasher

• Rita Hutchings – Gotta Go Jo Jo & Brian Hutchings – Rox ‘til she Drops

• Wendy Fairlamb – Caldohna Rivertill Over Racingredd & Brad Moyler – Persian Spice

• Pauline Southouse – Bonnie Rose & Keith Burgess – Simply Jed at Zenmur

• Jenny Willis – Magic Bijou & Blair Willis – Alsorts of Magic

• Andrew Jones – Arrowbank Flaming Blaze & Robin Cope – Della Just by Chance

• Gwen Knox – Easterdale Abbey & Lynn Crombie – Countess of Butchercote 

• Antony Johnson – Wiccaways Bendasha Boyo & Rae Blythe – Akamai High Class

• Dave Alderson – Waggerland Spice & Claire Murray – Waggerland Mynza Double 

• Carol Disley – Inoby Pinterry Dancer & Gina Graham – Flibberty Gibbet

• Maxine McGoldrick – Glen’s Golden Girl & Fiona McLellan – Red Sky Tempest 

• Pauline Jackson – Just Jay’s Ace & Sue Roberts – Bright Stars U Kan Goo Roo

• Carole Faragher – Polly Doona & Heather Bowker – Diesel Dipstick Dazzler  

• Nigel Staines – Dragonheart Dark Destroyer & Donna Cain – Dunnslayne Bee Mine

• Sally Walker – Tan Bellina & Sharon Brooke – Jazzmel Dot

• Alan Wildman – Red Blast from the Past & Chris Howarth – Pride of the Moss

• Helen Brown – Dartmoor Lad of Valgray & Andy Brown – Heidron Chasing Stormy Skye

• Susan Izod – Reg the Pledge & Emma Conlisk – Beancroft Bertie

• Lee Gibson – Highmynd Che & Rebecca Costello – Atomic Twister  

• Margaret Bill – Geisha Girl & Peta Carvell – Jetsams Gypsy Girl

• Wendy Wright – Josie Cotton Socks  & Allan Wright – Incy Quincy Spider

• Howard Weston – Lucinda of Copgrove & Lorraine Walchester -  Too Hot to Handle

Empingham Refunds

Empingham DTC will be arranging refunds once all the costs have been covered. Anyone wanting a refund should send a stamped addressed envelope to Jackie Harrison, 18 Middle Street, Croxton Kerrial, Grantham, Lincs NG32 1QP.

Jackie said, 'We apologise for the lateness of the decision to cancel but the ground was holding up really well until we had the monsoon on Friday afternoon. The rain then continued throughout Saturday and we had no option but to cancel Sunday as well.'

Christine Short who used to be Club Secretary, Show Secretary and Chief Instructor but now lives in Staffordshire., said 'As the Show was cancelled at the last minute a lot of costs were already involved but as soon as the Secretary has all the bills in she will sort out the refunds. Please bear with her.

We are still in a sort of state of shock that the show has not taken place. It feels like a nightmare that you will wake up from and everything has not really happened. It was so sad to dismantle all the rings, tents etc. with no runs having taken place. Not to mention binning all the paperwork and masses of food we had got for the catering. All that work done in vain.

However, it all fell into proportion when we watched the flood scenes on the TV in the Rugby Clubhouse and saw the misery that so many people are having to suffer. After all, it is only our hobby and our dogs are happy just to be with us.'

Source: Jackie Harrison (Show Secretary- Empingham DTC & Christine Short (21/07/07)

Empingham Cancelled for Sunday

Speaking from the show venue at Kesteven Rugby Football Club (Grantham, Lincs.), Trevor Richardson, Competition Manager, has confirmed that the Empingham show on Sunday has been cancelled as the ground is absolutely waterlogged. He said that their immediate priority was towing all the cars and caravans safely off the site, and asked if people could hold off calling with enquiries until Monday or Tuesday to give the show committee a chance to dry out and recover.

Source: Trevor Richardson (21/07/2007)

Newlands To Go  Ahead on Sunday

The news from the show venue is that the ground is drying out and the sun is shining. There are still a lot of wet areas but all systems are go for Sunday.

The organisers ask that people avoid the wet areas so it is essential that you park wherever you are directed. Everyone must come in the main gate. To stop vehicle movements, there will be no driving around on site At all and no saving spaces.

Fingers crossed there is no more heavy rain.

Source: Lorna Goodban (21/07/2007)

Empingham Cancelled for Saturday 21 July, Sunday Under Review

I have just had a call from the show organisers who have asked me to let eveyone know that tomorrows' (Saturday) competition is cancelled The decision for Sunday will be made on Saturday afternoon. You are requested to call Jackie Harrison on 0771 525 6479 before deciding to travel.
Source: Carl Stretton (20/07/2007)

I've just spoken to Christine Short who's answering Trevor Richardson's mobile. The agility show on Saturday is CANCELLED. They will reassess the situation tomorrow to see if they can go ahead with Sunday. Christine will let me know once they decide and I'll post the info here as soon as I get it. If you haven't left to camp yet, please stay home. They've spent the last 2 hours towing caravans on, and there's up to 8 inches of standing water near the clubhouse.
Source: Fiona Hulse (Agility Forum) (20/07/2007)

Newlands Show is Cancelled for Saturday 21 July. Sunday is Under Review

It has been decided, with regret, that the Newlands show on Saturday is cancelled. A decision will be made about the Sunday Show later. Really really sorry.

Just to prove that the new technology (email and Internet) works, Arthur Rogers said on the Agility Forum, 'Just thought you may be interested to know that I have just left the Newlands Showground (5.15pm) and, at that time only two caravans had turned up. Impressive result considering the number that booked in. We are, of course, very sorry for those that did arrive.'

Lorna Goodban has emailed these pictures of the venue and says that they will post a message on the Forum in the morning with the decision for Sunday. It will also be appearing on Agilitynet.

Source: Amanda Rogers (Show Secretary (20/07/2007)

Caerphilly Cancelled 21-22 July

The Caerphilly Show Committee is sorry to have to report that their show (21-22 July) has had to be cancelled. Tracy Bennett, The Show Secretary. has just returned from visiting the venue and the ground is completely saturated, even after the lovely sunny day we've had today. South Wales also has severe weather warnings for Friday and Saturday and Tredegar Park are having to cancel a number of events, one of them being ours.

Further information will be posted on the Agility Forum and on the Club website as soon as soon as decisions have been made. If you could all pass the word around, especially to those who you know do not have access to the Internet, it would be greatly appreciated.

Apologies for the short notice and the disappointment.

Source: Tracy Bennett, Show Secretary (19/07/2007)

Weardale Show is ON this Weekend

Weardale show (20-22 July) is definitely on and continuing. "The ground is fine, and although the entrance is a little muddy on the venue itself there is no problem. We haven't had too much rain, and though the forecast isn't great for Saturday we fully expect to carry on", said show secretary Susan Mallabar at 8:00 pm on Friday evening.

Source: Tracy Bennett, Show Secretary (20/07/2007)

Delinquent Dogz Goez Ahead

Chelle says, 'We have not had that much undry stuff and our ground is, it turns out, better drained than even we thought it would be. We start at 9.30am tomorrow and will take entries on the day. I know the weather forecast is bad everywhere for this weekend. I hope they get it wrong in at least some places. Rotherham needs water like the eskimos need snow. See you soon.'

Source: Michelle Ainsworth (20/07/2007)

An Apology from Packington Agility Dog Society

For the second year running, Packington has had its show devastated by bad weather. Even worse this year as we were forced to abandon Monday’s show when the landowner of our new venue became more and more worried about the state of his land.  We were having to tow vehicles off the site at the end of Sunday’s competitions and, after a night of uninterrupted rain, the thought of roughly another 100 vehicles arriving on Monday and then trying to leave was just too much. 

I can only assure all the disappointed competitors that you were nowhere near as disappointed as the Committee and members of Packington ADS were. As soon as we were aware of the fact that the show was not going ahead, we contacted as many competitors as possible but, unfortunately, contacting everyone was well nigh impossible and we did have some angry persons turned away. Fortunately these were very few as most people understood our predicament.

Although the club managed to break even last year, this year we have a substantial loss. We understand that the competitors were not only disappointed but also out of pocket. We are, in fact, only liable to repay entries after defraying our expenses which are considerable since we had to pay the full amount for most of the services provided even though we had no use for them on the second day.  Apologies also for the length of time it has taken to announce this decision, but we were waiting for final bills to come in and hoping against hope that the figures would not be as bad as we feared.

In the light of these circumstances, we deeply regret that we are unable to refund our disappointed competitors and can only hope that people will understand our problem.

Source: Alison Sephton, Packington ADS (19/07/2007)

Haslemere Regrets

Stuart Greenslade, Haslemere Show Manager and Sue Baker, Show Secretary have said that very regrettably this years Haslemere Limit show scheduled for 9 September is cancelled.

If anyone needs to get in touch with Stuart for any reason, then his email addy is stuartgreenslade298@msn.com

Source: Becky Layphries   (19/07/2007)

Mid Downs Open Show Classes

This year the Mid Downs Autumn show will be part of the Ardingly Autumn and Game Show on the 6 and 7 of October. As there are two shows in the near vicinity on the same day, and bearing in mind that we intend having only one ring, the following Open classes will be held

• Saturday, 6 October - Combined Large 1 & 2 Jumping and Agility with a Pay on the Day, time permitting

• Sunday, 7 October - Graded Large 4, 5, 6 & 7 Jumping and Agility with a Pay on the Day unlikely

 Competitors should be aware that as this is a game show gunfire is expected within the Ardingly showground. The schedule will be available shortly.

Source: Christine Nunn MDDAC Show Secretary  (18/07/2007)

  Trent Park Closing Date Extended to 23 July

Trent Park Dog Agility Club has extended the closing date for its show with the approval of the Kennel Club. Originally Monday 16 July, the closing date will now be Monday, 23 July. Online entries will continue to be possible using Internet Show Services (ISS). According to show secretary John Leslie 'It seems some handlers may have missed the original closing date because we set it a little earlier than usual  this year; however Agility Aid have kindly agreed to pull out the stops and work to the later closing date for us.'

'We are offering both jumping and agility classes for literally every grade and all three sizes of dogs (except championship), as well as the excitement of two knockout competitions - the Eukanuba mini circular knockout and the Laser 'intermediate' pairs knockout - plus Eukanuba mini-mixi pairs and mini challenge Crufts qualifiers.  The Lea Valley Country Park gives us a very safe and extremely attractive venue with ample parking close to the rings.'

Source: John Leslie, Show Secretary, Trent Park DAC (17/07/2007)

Change of Venue for Derbyshire Show

Unfortunately due to their original venue being unsuitable due to adverse weather conditions and the County Show in June, Derbyshire DAC has  had to make alternative arrangements for their Open Show as follows:-

Ashby Showground DE12 7HA – Junction 12 A42 is the best route for caravans.
Follow the signpost for Measham then take the second left turn (very close to the first left turn) signposted for Champney Springs and Brick Works called Gallows Lane.  Follow this road until you reach a staggered crossroads and go straight across. Then just after the left turn for Bosworth Road is the show ground.  The Main Entrance for the show is on the left and will be clearly marked.  (Exact location can be viewed at www.ashbyshow.com follow the location link)

Source: Rae Blythe

Good News and Bad News about Empingham

Empingham Show will be going ahead this coming weekend despite the weather and roadworks in Grantham at the MacDonalds crossroads which is only a mile from the venue. Delays can be expected so leave plenty of time to get there. The good news is that the Show Secretary says that the ground has been checked and it is okay.

Source: Jackie Harrison, Show Secretary & Christine Short

11th Hour Council Proposal

Following the proposal at the last meeting to send teams to an alternative World Championships, the Kennel Club has stated that it will only support events either sanctioned by the FCI Agility Committee or a National Kennel Club where reciprocal agreements exist.  This is a very belated document which many areas haven't had time to see or consider.

The Kennel Club welcomes the move by the FCI not to attempt to preclude international competitions for all dogs including crossbreeds. They have agreed that for the future the Kennel Club will continue to commit to the International Agility Festival and the Olympia Events, but will offer the sum of £25,000 for allocation to support the International Team. The current expenditure on the World Championships is in excess of £21,000.

The Council is being asked to decide whether it should support the World Championships (Open to pedigree Dogs Only), the European Open (Open to All Dogs) or in fact both. If both is decided, then money, by sponsorship or fund raising, will have to be found to make up the total spend over £25,000 This will be in the region of £20-£25,000.

If the World Championships are decided then the selection procedure etc. will continue as at present.

If the European Open is decided then the Council will be asked to decide which of the following it would like to see.

Proposal a - Home Nations Teams.

Offer equal proportion of the budget available to support individual teams from the home countries: England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales.

Management/Co-ordination
The home country Liaison Council representative will be responsible to the Kennel Club for ensuring the guidelines for qualification are met and for organising and co-ordinating the team.

• In the event that the Liaison Council representative is unable / unwilling to take on this responsibility an alternative manager / co-ordinator may be appointed with the approval of the Kennel Club.

• The Kennel Club will provide administrative resources and will ensure that the teams operate consistently and using best practise.

• The manager / co-ordinator roles are voluntary, unpaid positions (as for the current FCI World Championship Team). Any expenses related to management travel and accommodation will come from the budget provided to the Team.

• Teams

• Teams will be a maximum of 9 dogs and handlers, the target would be to have 3 dogs for each height category

Proposal b – Team GB (&NI) -

Model 2 is based on the existing set up for qualification and management of the FCI World Championship team. The team will be representative of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.

Qualifying System

• Will mirror the current system but run over separate days and open to all dogs.

• Venue and dates to be decided, under advice from the Liaison Council.

Teams

• Teams will be a maximum of 30 dogs and handlers, the target would be to have 10 dogs for each height category.

        Management / Co-ordination

• The Liaison Council will need to recommend to the Kennel Club someone to be appointed as Team Manager responsible for the management, co-ordination, selection and running of the team.

• Role and responsibility to mirror that of the current FCI World Championship Team.

Source: Ann Harmes   (09/07/2007)

Chatsworth Show News

Following several queries, Graham Taylor has confirmed that the Small & Medium Agility Show on Friday, 31 August at Chatsworth Country Fair is a KC Open Show and, therefore, entries will be accepted until the closing date of 24 July.  The Large event on Saturday, 1 September is a KC Limited Show and is now full.

Source: Graham Taylor  (09/07/2007)

More on Norfolk Ring Card

Ring cards for the Norfolk Festival next weekend are now in the post.  There is a slight problem with classes 9 (Allsorts on Saturday), Classes 5 and 6 (Grades 6-7 Jumping and Agility on Saturday) in that the running orders have not printed on the cards. Please do not worry. The running orders will be posted at the appropriate rings on the day as and they will also be posted on the notice board.  If you are a Grade 3 dog in Class 4 (Graded 3, 4 & 5 Jumping on Saturday), you may find Grade 4 listed. The running orders dictate which grade you are, and these are correct.

Sorry for the confusion. P.S.  I have ordered good weather for the weekend!

Source: Shelley Christmas  (08/07/2007)

Ribble Show Cancelled

The Ribble show in September has definitely been cancelled. On the Agility Forum, Allan Dowling said the cancellation was mainly due to the fact there were not enough club members to run the show in a way that they were comfortable with.

Source: Allan Dowling (07/07/2007)

Cash Prizes for New Dog Vegas Competition

There will be 10 new qualifiers for Large Dogs Combined Grades 3, 4 & 5, sponsored by "£ Dog Vegas £ The top five dogs from each heat (or top 3 if the heat is split) will be invited to the £ Dog Vegas £ final in 2008.

The top five placed dogs/handlers in the final will receive cash prizes of

1. £100

2. £ 70

3. £ 50

4. £ 20

5. £ 10

An annual trophy will also be awarded to the winner of the class which may retained until the following year. All finalists will also receive a commemorative rosette.

The sponsors would like to invite clubs to contact them if they would like to be considered for one of the qualifiers. Please email jackie on jaxk9@tiscali.co.uk

Source: Jackie Kenny (07/07/2007)

Not So Wet Weekend Reports

We took a moment to ask the show secretaries with shows this weekend about the state of the ground at their venues and this is the information we got. Any others are probably at their sites now setting up.

'The ground at Wellingborough is fine,' says Adam Dixon. 'Where it was dodgy getting on/off the field, trackers have been put down over the grass to enable vehicles/caravans onto the field. Once on the field everything is okay.'

Karen Smith reports that the St. Edwards show is going ahead. Relatively speaking it hasn't been that wet here in Kent so the ground should be fine and the forecast is okay, too.

Sources: Andy Dixon & Karen Smith  (06/07/2007)

 Trent Park Closing Date is Approaching

Trent Park has reminded handlers that the closing date for its 2 September show is Monday 16 July - earlier than in previous years. "We just needed to allow a little extra time for processing entries because so many big shows like the KC Agility Festival and Dogs in Need occur during August when we are getting all the entries ready," according to show secretary John Leslie.

He explained: "With two knockout competitions - the Eukanuba mini circular knockout and the Laser pairs knockout - there is plenty of work to do! But we have again tried to provide suitable runs for all levels and sizes of dog, as well as the knockouts and the Eukanuba qualifiers. And we hope people will enjoy the lovely setting of the Lea Valley Country Park - great for a stroll when you've finished competing."

Source: John Leslie, Show Secretary, Trent Park DAC (04/07/2007)

Closing Date Extended for Capable Canines August Show

The closing date for entries to the Capable Canines show to be held on 12 August has been extended to 20th July. If you haven't entered already, there is still time! The schedule is on the Schedules download page - click here

Source: Jacky Motts (03/07/2007)

New Date for Chippenham Show

Good news! Put a new date in your diary. The Chippenham Open & Junior show has a new date. It will now be held on Saturday, 25 August 2007 at the same venue (Chaldicott Farm in Dorset). The Club is just finalising the details on the schedule and hope to have it available before the end of the week.

Anyone who entered the cancelled show will be receiving a credit note for entry fees (minus expenses already incurred) and a schedule for the new date either via email or post. The schedule will also be on-line on Agiitynet soon.

Source: Tracy Sowden for Chippenham AC (03/07/2007)

Norfolk Agility Festival Running Orders

There has been a delay in the production of the running orders. This should be rectified shortly and they will be posted ASAP. Please don't panic. They will arrive!

The Show Committee would also like to thank all the kind offers of help we have received but, due to smaller numbers, we will not need to take up the individual offers this year. Once again thank you to everyone that offered their support.

Source: Shelley Christmas (03/07/2007)

Tuffley Moves Venue This Weekend

Due to further rain this weekend, the meadow at Berkeley has flooded again and will not recover in time for the weekend. The Tuffley Show Committee has made a decision to move the whole show to Top Barn in Worcester at Holt Heath, postcode WR6 6NH. 

Gary Woodham said, 'We could have held on for a couple of days but would have lost the option of the alternative venue. Please bear with us when you arrive as we need to control camping on entry as we have less space. We are just glad to be able to put the show on and thank the Kennel Club and Top Barn for their help in this matter.'

Source: Gary Woodham Tuffley AC  (02/07/2007)

Camping at Bromsgrove

Camping is now full at the Bromsgrove DTC show on 15-16 September.

Source: Mandy Melville-Love  (02/07/2007)

Otley Rained Out

Due to the recent heavy rains, Unfortunately, Otley DTS has to cancel their show show next Saturday, 7 July 2007. Because of the condition of the ground, Harewood has informed the club that they've cancelled a number of events and the agility show is one of them.

The Show Committee would like to apologise for any disappointment, but obviously this is out of their control. They would be grateful if this message could be passed to anyone you may know who had entered the show and doesn't have internet access. Efforts will be made to contact entrants this week. Entry fees minus expenses already incurred will be sent back in due course.

If you have any queries in the meantime or need any further information, please do not hesitate to email Jen Lewis on jen_b_lewis@yahoo.co.uk or ring tel. 01943-871134.

Source: Jen Lewis (01/07/2007)

 AUGUST 2007

New Gillingham Running Order

Source: Clare Murray  (31/08/07)

Wye Valley Deadline Changed

The Kennel Club has agreed to allow Wye Valley to have an extension on their closing date. It is now 8 September. Classes are limited to 160 dogs per class. Large Grade 1-3 classes are full but there are plenty of spaces left in the Large Grade 4-5 dog classes.

Source: Hilary Bowden - Show Secretary WDTC  (29/08/07)

EMDAC Winter Shows Closed

All EMDAC Winter shows are now full and closed for entries. If you have missed out, there are still other BAA Shows at the same venue that can be entered including Agility Nuts (5 January), Dogs on Top (2 February and 1 March 2007). Schedules will be available soon.

Source: Paul Sensky (29/08/07)

Newlands Refunds

Now that Amanda Rogers is back at home and all the bills are in, she says that she will sit down with the Show Secretary who is on holiday and get the refunds done. People who entered by post will get cheques via the post while those who entered via iSS will be refunded by iSS.

On the Agility Forum, some people expressed an interest in donating their fees to charity but at present no decision has been made and Amanda stresses that it is totally up to the individual.

Source: Amanda Rogers (25/08/07)

SBCC Winter Show Called Off

Source: Lesley Jeavons - SBCC Agility  (24/08/07)

High Peak Cancelled

before the end of October when we feel that people are unlikely to want to camp. We plan to return the camping fees in full and reimburse fees minus a percentage for expenses we have to pay out. Will be another couple of weeks before we are completely sure of what we have spent.

Source: Barbara Stevens - Show Secretary  (24/08/07)

Letchworth Running Orders

For those of you agility addicts who are out and about at shows and won't be returning home to pick up your running orders before the Letchworth show, there will be an open hour at the Secretary's tent on the Thursday evening to allow you to find out what your running orders, thus preventing a stampeded on the Friday morning!

Source: Fiona Timms (24/08/07)

West Lakes Running Orders

Running orders for the West Lakeland show on 18-19 August have finally gone out today. They should have gone on Monday, but there was a last minute class change - actually a move around more than change - so there was a bit of a delay.

For those coming to the show, there is a bar on site this year. Nigel will be setting up for the entertainment inside the club house where they sell the usual bar drinks. Please do not bring your own this time as they might be a little peeved!

Source: Joanne Orrell (10/08/07)

The Agility Club Announces Unique Event to Celebrate 25th Anniversary

2008 marks two very special anniversaries. It will be 30 years since Peter Meanwell lit up the main ring at Crufts with a team competition similar to show jumping that he'd dreamed up with John Varley. That exhibition went on to become one of the largest and most popular dog sports ever - Agility.

Five years later in 1983, The Agility Club was formed by a group of enthusiasts, to help bring some order to the many different rules that agility shows were running under, and to enable people throughout the country to get information on shows being held, via the Agility Voice magazine.

To celebrate these two special anniversaries and to recognise and reward the contributions and achievements of those in Agility, The Agility Club is proud to announce their 25th Anniversary Awards and Gala Celebration. The event will be held at Stoneleigh Park Exhibition and Conference Centre, Stoneleigh, Warwickshire on Saturday, 16 February 2008 and is open to those with an interest past or present in Agility. The event is generously supported by: principal sponsor Pedigree, main sponsors Genesis and Eukanuba, and category sponsors Premier Show Jumps, Norton Rosettes, iShowServices and Doggie Solutions.

The Gala Celebration will be a black tie dinner, followed by presentation of the Awards, before the chance to dance the night away. Nominations are open for ten categories including:-

• Best Show

• Best Trainer

• Best Judge

• Agility Personality

• Unsung Hero of Agility

• Future of Agility

• Best ever Agility Dog

• Agility Innovation

• All-time Handler

• Contribution to Agility by a Club, Group, Organisation or Company

Nominations can only be made by Agility Club members, but voting will be open to all when the shortlists are released in November. There has never been a better time to join The Agility Club: as well as a year’s subscription to the Agility Voice, members enjoy discounts on Club events, including the Gala Celebration.

Committee member and one of the event organisers, Jill Spurr said 'We wanted to mark next year in a very special and unique way. Having a BAFTA style awards ceremony will give everyone the chance to celebrate all that is good about agility, have a night to remember and hopefully raise a substantial sum of money for charity too.' The Gala Celebration is non-profit making: any profits made will be donated to charities.

In addition to the ten categories open for nomination, The Agility Club will be making a very special award for Lifetime Contribution to Agility.

Further details of the event are available on www.agilityclub.co.uk or download 25th Anniversary Awards & Gala Celebration Nomination Information Pack here. You will need a .pdf reader.

Contact for further details: Virginia Harry, Editor, Agility Voice, 6 Fane Way, Maidenhead, Berkshire SL6 2TL, or email editor@agilityclub.co.uk

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Source: Jill Spurr (08/08/07)

Haybarn Closing Date Extended

Melton Mowbray DTC are running a small limited agility show on the 23 September. Previously the schedules of the show have been distributed at other local agility shows, but because of the weather and show cancellations they have not been distributed as widely as before.

Because of the unscheduled delays in getting the schedule out, the show management has decided to extend the closing date by one week from 11 August to 18 August 2007.

Source: Sue Richardson (06/08/07)

Change of Venue for Dordale August 2007 Show

The venue for the Dordale show has moved to the Alcester Rugby Club, Birmingham Road, Alcester, Warks. B49 5QF. Details and directions will be sent to competitors with running orders. Please be sure to read them due to the fact that there are two entrances.

Source: Jannyne Holmes  (06/08/07)

Don't Forget Your DIN Camping Pass

A record number of people and caravans coming to Dogs in Need this year. To ensure the camping 'marathon' runs as smoothly as possible, Colin Johnston who is co-ordinating the whole operation, reminds people coming to DIN to display their entries envelope with the camping reference in large bold type on it in the windscreen or. at least, available to see. It will help greatly getting people to their camp site quickly on Monday.

Source: Ann Roberts (06/08/07)

Advance Warning of Aberdeen Change of Venue

Following the recent adverse weather conditions,  Aberdeen CTS has been advised by Aberdeen City Council that their original venue,  the Highland Showground, at Hazlehead Park, is unusable for their show on 8-9 September 2007.

The council have given the Club permission to use the use of Seaton Park, Don Street, Aberdeen (just off King Street - the main Aberdeen-Peterhead/Fraserburgh Road) so the show will be taking place as planned. The organisers say that this is another excellent venue. Directions to Seaton Park will be sent out to all entrants.

If anyone has any queries meantime, please email Lesley Norrie at Lnorrie@tiscali.co.uk or tel. 01224 491008

Source: Lesley Norrie - Secretary,  ACTS  (06/08/07)

Mars Pedigree Withdraws Sponsorship

Mars Petcare has advised the Kennel Club that, as part of a strategic review of its sponsorship commitments, it has been decided no longer to provide Pedigree sponsorship for Group and General Championship Shows after the end of the 2007 Calendar.

Whilst it is good to note that Pedigree will still support Shows with their stand, their Breeder Team and through their popular Stakes Classes, the Kennel Club is very conscious that the news about the withdrawal of their sponsorship finance from a significant number of Group and General Championship Shows will be of great concern to the respective Show Committees and to exhibitors.

Therefore, the Kennel Club has offered advisory help and support for the relevant Societies. Meetings with the Chairman, the Chief Executive and relevant members of the Kennel Club team will be set up for those Societies that wish to discuss the issues involved.  It is everyone’s wish that the Shows are able to continue to provide excellent facilities and opportunities for the many thousands of exhibitors who compete.

The contribution Pedigree has made to the Show scene, over what is nearly 40 years, cannot go without mention. Grateful thanks and appreciation must be expressed for the company’s past support, together with a strong desire to continue working together to promote dogs and the dog showing world in the future and to making a difference for dogs generally.

Pedigree will continue to maintain its position as Principal Supporter of Crufts and the Kennel Club looks forward to continuing this relationship over the coming years.

Source: The Kennel Club (06/08/07)

Stradbelly Show Called Off at Last Minute

Due to the appalling weather, the Blanchard Town & District DTC agility show at the Stradbelly Steam Show in the Republic of Ireland on Monday, 5 August has been cancelled.

Source: Julie Ann Holmes (05/08/07)

Barnstaple Change of Venue

Barnstaple & District DTS have had to re-locate their show due to the foot 'n mouth restriction. There are sheep in the field which cannot be moved.

The new Venue is Mullacott Equestrian Centre, Honeycleave Farm, Ilfracombe, Devon EX34 8NA.  For directions, please call Amanda Smith on tel. 01598 710785 or email her at mick@sunflower710.fsnet.co.uk

Source: Amanda Smith - Secretary B&DDTS (05/08/07)

Dogs In Need Show

A message from Gerry Eckersley - 'I have spoken to the showground today Saturday, 4 August re: the foot and mouth outbreak. Other than the Suffolk Show in May, the showground does not have any livestock on the showground. They can see no reason why Dogs In Need show would have to be cancelled. We look forward to seeing you all next week.'

Source: Hayley Wilson  (04/08/07)

DDAC Announcement

A statement from Derbyshire DAC.

We have received a number of enquiries, comments have been made and questions asked regarding the postponement of our July show to September and I would like to take this opportunity to re-iterate the position.

As the show has been postponed (not cancelled so therefore cannot be re-scheduled) after approval from the Kennel Club, both the schedule and running orders are transferred to the new date in their entirety. The closing date remains unchanged, no further entries will be accepted or grades changed.

The Committee appreciates that some entrants may not be able to attend the September show and therefore consideration will be given to anyone wishing to claim a refund once the total costs for both shows and subsequently the sum of any surplus funds are known. We expect this information to be available at the earliest mid October. Further communication will be made in relation to this once we know where we stand financially. No decisions can be made at this time.

Additional camping places will be available at the new venue and name changes for camping places already booked (and paid for) will be accepted.

Anyone unable to attend and wish to be considered for a refund, or wish to book a camping place or change the name on one already paid for should E Mail full details to Rae Blythe at rae b 23 @ ntl world.com (removing spaces) no later than 31 August 2007.

Source: DDAC Committee (03/08/07)

Midland Counties Ring Cards and Entries on the Day

The postal strike appears to have left a significant number of competitors at this weekend's Midland Counties Show without their ring cards. This is just to let you know that there will be a set of ring cards at the show available, if you need them. Just come to the Secretary's Tent and ask.

The organisers have also had a number of calls from BAA members who had booked to go to one of the shows that has unfortunately been cancelled this weekend asking if they could enter Midland Counties instead. With all the paperwork already done and all the trophies and rosettes sorted, it's not possible at this late stage to change too much. However, BAA members are welcome to come along and run NFC on both days. There is also a pay on the day class on Saturday that they can compete in.

If you do fancy coming along, please note that you must bring your BAA number(s) with you. It would also help if you could drop Paul Sensky an email at paul at baa dot uk dot net so they have an idea of how many extra people/dogs to expect.

Source: Paul Sensky (02/08/07)

Milton Keynes Extends Deadline

Just to let you know that the closing date for entries for the Milton Keynes show has been extended to Saturday, 11 August 2007. That's one whole extra week to get your entry's in.

 Source: Hayley Wilson  (02/08/07)

 SEPTEMBER 2007

European Open, Germany 2008 Fund Raising

Following the recent Kennel Club press release regarding the European Open in Germany, I would to express my thanks, as GB Team Manager, for its continued funding for international competitions.

Whilst the budget from the Kennel Club is very generous, I do feel that Agility should take a lead and start to raise funds for itself. I am, therefore, proposing that Agility people, in particular those wishing to travel abroad, should raise extra funds to supplement our budget, in the hope that we can still send teams to the World Championships and European Championships in future years.

To this end, I have appointed two 'fund raisers' to come up with ideas of how to raise extra revenue for the European Open and beyond. The two people who have taken on this very important task are Marie Douglas and Jill Spurr.  They can be contacted on: 

• Marie Douglas - Email: marknmarie1@mac.com  or tel: 01443-791228
• Jill Spurr: Email jill.spurr@virgin.net or tel: 01296-434402

If anyone can offer help of any kind, they would like to hear from you.

The selection process has been devised by me as the Manager, for 2008 only, as the time scale is so short. There will, however, be further discussions in the near future regarding the 2009 event.

It may be that not all the places will be filled from the competitions I have selected. If that is the case, I will give  consideration to handlers and dogs from a wider base. Therefore, if you wish to be considered please get in touch, but remember the advice in the KC press release regarding the time scale for getting dogs vaccinated and ready for travel next July. You can ring me on 01582 882366 or mobile: 0771 448 1102. My email is faldoagility@aol.com

 Source: John Gilbert - GB Team Manager European Open 2008  (24/09/07)

Dickinson Show Filling Up

Dickson Dog Training Charity show on 24 November schedule list to say that Grade 1, 2 and 3 classes are now full please. There is still plenty of room in the G4 & 5 classes though.

Source: Wendy Dickson  (24/09/07)

All Types of Agility on Show at Lincoln

An interesting and fitting combination of events will be taking place at Lincoln's 30th Anniversary Show on Saturday and Sunday, 29-30 September.

On show there will be:

• Kennel Club: Aglity
• British Flyball Association: Flyball
• British Agility Association: Clever-Dogs which is a combination of Agility & Flyball

At this show, the British Agility Association will be running the first Qualifier for the 2008 "British Clever-Dogs" championships. All entrants will if required receive training, a warm up/practice session and three timed runs. Entries will be taken on the day.

The British Agility Association would like to take this opportunity to thank all those involved in the birth of agility 30 years ago, without whom none of us would be 'where we are at' today.

Source: June Bass  (21/09/07)

Stour Valley Show Saved

Unfortunately Stour Valley scheduled for 7 October has lost its venue at Charing Racecourse due to the foot 'n mouth. Thanks to the kindness of Rita and Rob Lloyds, the club now has an alternative venue just outside Ashford, Kent. For those coming to the show, the full postal address and directions to the venue have been included with the running orders which are being posted shortly. 

Source: Julia Macey  (21/09/07)

Lincoln Ring Plan Amendments

A few mistakes have been identified on the ring plans for the Lincoln 30th Anniversary of Agility Show. Please take note of the changes.

1. Saturday - we have moved class 11 from Ring 1 Ring 3 because Joy Hitchcock was just over the limit of runs

2. Sunday - Clive Fodden had the right ring Numbers but the wrong sizes were typed in on Classes 42 & 46. It has now been amended

3. The helpers list will be handed out upon arrival. Any more offers of help will be appreciated

Source: Dave Roberts  (21/09/07)

Stour Valley Reassurance

There have been some rumours going around that the Stour Valley show on 7 October 2007 has been cancelled due foot and mouth. At present the show will be going ahead as planned but this may be subject to change if any further foot and mouth outbreaks are confirmed.

Show Secretary Julie Macey commented, 'We are keeping our fingers crossed! We will keep everyone updated as promptly as possible.'

Source: Julie Macey  (17/09/07)

Lincoln 30th Anniversary Show Update

The news from the organisers of the Lincoln 30th Anniversary show is that KC Vice Chairman Bill Hadaway will be making a presentation at the show and Kenneth Tatsch of the United States Dog Agility Association (USDAA) is flying over from The States to attend presentation. He will also be bringing a film crew to video the weekend show. They will also be doing interviews so if any clubs have any banners to decorate the showground please bring them to display at the show. If not, why not make one and bring it along. Let's show the agility world how much we love agility!

Several early pioneers of agility will be making an appearance on the Saturday as well. Clubs or individuals are encouraged to send cards and/or emails of thanks to them and the Lincoln club that did the first demo because without them we might not be enjoying  this sport we all love today. Several emails of congratulations from the USA clubs have already been received. Please send emails to daveroberts_283@fsmail.net

Kenneth Tatsch is bringing with him 240 commemorative t-shirts to give away to helpers at the show and the Lincoln Club will be giving away goodie bags as well as food and drink to helpers over the weekend. More helpers are still needed so if you can give an hour or two of your time, it would be appreciated.

There will also be DDDave’s video quiz on Saturday night with cash and other various prizes. As there will no bar, you bring your own drinks, In addition there is a grand prize draw with lots of prizes. Tickets that will be available on the day to be drawn out at the Quiz night.

Catering van will be there from Friday teatime & on Sunday roast dinners will be available

Hollywood is coming to Lincoln the same weekend as the show. In Lincoln, they will be filming Queen Victoria's wedding with Jim Broadbent and next door to the showground at RAF Scampton they are making a remake of the Dambusters. For those wanting something quieter, there is a fishing lake within walking distance. All in all, there will be something for everyone.

Source: Dave Roberts  (16/09/07)

First in 2007/2008 Masters Series Closed

The October Masters show, held in conjunction with Barking Mad Agility, is now closed due to the fact the numbers are now full. The show is limited to 400 dogs.

Source: Hayley Wilson  (15/09/07)

C-Side Places Runs Left

Show organiser Val Clark has emailed Agilitynet to say that there are 100 runs left at the C-Side Crystal Challenge November Show.

She said, 'I have noticed a drop in number of envelopes through my letterbox recently and this could be due to two things. Folk are either under the impression that our shows are full, owing to my recent misleading message on the Agility Addicts Forum, or they have forgotten that C-Side shows are capped and are leaving it to the last minute to send their entries like they do with Open shows. There are still plenty of runs left in the February and March shows, too.'

Source: Val Clark  (14/09/07)

Derby Ring Information Now Available On-line

On behalf of the organisers of the Derby DAC show, Emma Davis has been asked to announce on Agilitynet that a new ring plan/order of classes for the show which was postponed until 22-23 September is now available and can be downloaded from the Dashin' Dogs Internet Show Entries website. Please follow the link here. Then click on the magnifying glass next to Derby show in the list to view and print off the amended ring plans.

You can also view the details/map of the new venue at Melton Mowbray Airfield, Dalby Road (B6047), Nr Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, LE13 0BL. View Map

If you have any enquiries regarding the show, please contact the show secretary, Nic Jones on mobile: 07977 603852, not DDISE, at this stage.

Source: Emma Davis - Dashin' Dogs (14/09/07)

Surprising Show Stats

Do you have the feeling that the show season is getting longer and that there are more shows? Or are you a Show Secretary, wondering why your entries are down this year? Agilitynet can report that is not your imagination. There are more shows and that is not including some of the one off-independent shows, agility series, inter-club matches and training in the ring days.

A little informal research indicates that there are more shows than ever.

Source: Ellen Rocco, KC Gazette, June Bass & Greg Derrett  (11/09/07)

Celebration Connection

After the very successful trial event held after the Crayford Agility Show in July, the Celebration organising group have agreed that next year 2008 the Celebration Gambles will be replaced by a new exciting agility competition called Celebration Connection.

A full set of rules demonstration video's and lots of other useful information can be found at  http://www.ward-agilitydogs.me.uk/easter/.

The general idea is to correctly connect three different jumps with four bonuses in the quickest time or score the highest amount of points in the allotted time.
Each bonus is worth five and may only be attempted once. Each jump is worth one point and three must be jumped correctly to gain a bonus so a maximum score of 32 is achievable.

More…..http://www.ward-agilitydogs.me.uk/easter/

Source: John Ward

Wirral Refund News

The refunds to the Wirral Agility Show on Sunday, 15 July have been calculated as 50p in the £ (50%), after defraying expenses per rule 34, leaving us with a manageable deficit for the show as a whole. Refunds have been sent out to those who have sent us a SAE by 15 August.

Those of you who have been kind enough to donate your refunds to charity have enriched the following charities by:

• Dogs Trust Liverpool - £705.65

• Phyllis Croft Foundation for Canine Epilepsy - £705.65

We hope to be back next year, with our normal good weather.

Source: Wirral ATS (05/09/07)

 DDAC Postponed to Third Week in September

The Derbyshire Dog Agility Club Committee has decided to postpone their July 2007 show to 21-23 September 2007. There will also be a change of venue in order to minimise the risk of further cancellation.

The new venue is the disused airfield at Melton Mowbray, Dalby Road (B6047), nr Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire LE13 0BL. For those travelling to the show, the best route, avoiding Melton Mowbray and major road works, is the A46/A607 from the west and  north and south from the M1.

Please retain your running orders, if you have entered, as classes remain the same except for the KC Novice and Pedigree team Qualifiers. These will become non-qualifiers, i.e. G3-5 Comb Agility and an Open Team. No further entries can be excepted as this is not a re-scheduled show. It merely has been postponed to dates within a twelve-week time frame under the old licences.

Due to daylight hours at this time of year, judging on Friday will commence at 12.30pm while on Saturday and Sunday judging will start at 8.00am. The Adams Derby Final will be run Saturday lunchtime after the last qualifying heat in the morning. This will mean that several classes from that ring will be moved into other rings. This will not affect the classes that are first in the rings. Amended ring plans will be available on the day.

There is strictly no camping on Thursday for non-members but it will be available from 8.00am on Friday. Please be patient if you have wait.

Please pass this information onto anyone who was entered into the show.

Source: DDAC Show Committee  (04/09/07)

 OCTOBER 2007

Cool Agility Calling All Small & Medium Dogs

Is Cool Agility for the Hot Hundred just too cool for the many Small and Medium size dogs and their handlers? With less than 11% of entries received so far from the Small and Medium dog fraternity, perhaps hibernation is the more attractive option. However, if you fancy a breath of fresh air before your New Year celebrations, Graham Taylor is looking forward to hearing from you shortly. The Cool Agility show schedule is on Agilitynet site.

Donations for the prize draw in aid of the RSPCA are going well and Graham claims to have his first £5 note. New goodies for the bonanza hamper include

•  A reflexology session donated by Margaret Kyriakou (East Midlands based)

• Entry for two dogs and one person to The Autumn Exhibition 2008 East of England Showground Peterborough, donated by Spalding DTC

• A conducted tour of The Golden Apple winning orchards that help make Magna & Bulmers Cider with a sample or two followed by one nights Bed & Breakfast at Webton Court in heart of Herefordshire

Source: Graham Taylor  (31/10/07)

Discover Dogs Discount

Tickets are now on sale for Discover Dogs taking place on 10-11 November at Earls Court 2, London. You will get to meet over 190 breeds of pedigree dog, as well as enjoy entertaining and educational demonstrations, and explore over 100 stands stocked with canine treats and accessories! And don't forget the agility!

Book your tickets now through the Kennel Club website www.discover-dogs.org.uk and receive a great discount.

Source: The Kennel Club  (31/10/07)

December Dog Vegas Closed

The December Dog Vegas show is now full. Any entries received in the post today (31 December) & tomorrow will be accepted. There is still plenty of room at the January and March  shows. Post dated cheques will be accepted.

Source: Jackie Kenny (31/10/07)

Now the February Masters Show is Closed

The February Masters show at Keysoe Bedfordshire is now full and the March show is rapidly reaching it’s limits.  Don’t forget that there was a mistake on the November ring plan which can be downloaded by clicking here.

Source: Hayley Wilson (30/10/07)

Downlands Running Orders

The postman seems to be v. slow delivering the running orders for the Downlands show on 28 October 2007. For anyone who has not received yet received their running orders, there will be a spare set at the show  which may be collected from the Show Secretary from 7.15am. Judging starts at 8.00am. First classes will be Large G 6-7 Jumping and Large G3 Agility.

Show Secretary Mandy Cowderoy said, 'Thank you to all for the large entry. Parking will be tight. Please car share if possible.'

Source: Mandy Cowderoy Show Secretary (22/10/07)

First Masters Show of 2008 Closed

The January Masters Show is now full.

Source: Hayley Wilson (22/10/07)

Another Delinquent Dogz Fun Day

Delinquent Dogz is planning another agility fun day on Saturday, 3 November 2007. Because the clocks will have gone back by then, the start will be earlier than usual with the show opening at 8.30am. The competition will begin at 9.00am. There will be Agility and Jumping classes and a Helter Skelter. In addition, there will be a Circular Knockout for 32 dogs. The Small and Medium hounds will run the knockout together over small height (12in).

Instead of the usual trophies, there will be suitable doggy things as prizes plus rosettes for 1st -3rd places in every class.

As on previously, there will be no break, but there will be burgers at lunchtime as well as the tea and coffee and bacon butties.

You can entry on the day or email Chelle on michelle@xiangtrading.com so she can do the scribe slips and other paperwork in advance.

Source: Michelle Ainsworth (22/10/07)

Instructions for Sending in Agility Eye Results

This is a message to all Show Secretaries from Agility Eye magazine. Margaret Pennington says that it is difficult sometimes to tell if the show results they receive are photocopies or originals. She would like to remind you that if you send originals and want them returned, please don't forget to put a note with them including the return address. She said, 'I believe I have a set of Tuffley originals, but don't know who sent them to me and, therefore, who to return them to. '

For clubs new to holding shows, please send  a copy of your show results - or the originals - to The Eye so they can be processed and points allotted to subscribers. Send them Margaret details on our web site. Can be sent by email if you wish.

• http://www.agilityeye.co.uk

Source: Margaret Pennington  (20/10/07)

The Deadline for Agility Club Awards Entries Extended

Due to the postal strike, The Agility Club has decided to extend the date for nominations for its 25th Anniversary Awards to the 12 November 2007.  To see who has already been nominated, go to www.agilityclub.co.uk. There are several categories in which to nominate your favourite agility people, dogs, and organisations including web sites. Nominations may only be submitted by Agility Club Members but anyone can vote when the finalists for each section are announced later this year.

2008 marks the 25th Anniversary of The Agility Club. It is also the 30th Anniversary of our beloved sport. To celebrate, and to honour those who have made an outstanding contribution to agility during the past quarter century, The Agility Club is holding a Gala Anniversary Awards Ceremony and Celebration at Stoneleigh Park Exhibition and Conference Centre on the evening of Saturday, 16 February 2008.  Tickets are available from Kate Austin (kateaustin@btconnect.com).  For more information, call Virginia Harry on tel. 01628 680823

Source: Virginia Harry  (19/10/07)

C-Side Show Reminder

Val Clark reports that she is still receiving entries for their C-Side Crystal Challenge November show and has asked Agilitynet to point out that she has started returning entries as the capped number (1000 runs excluding C-side members) has now been reached.  As announcements have been previously made on the C-Side web site and Agility Forum, she would greatly appreciate if you could tell anyone you know who does not have a computer, as the cost of returning these entries is starting to mount up.

Also, if you have entered the show and find that you cannot now compete please let Val know. She is happy to refund entries up until a week before the show as she knows that she can fill any place that becomes available. There are several people who opted to pay by bank transfer who have not yet paid.  In order not to spoil the payment option method for handlers entering future shows, please could you pay now.

For more information:  contact Val Clark, 34 Lansdowne Way, Hailsham, East Sussex, BN27 1LX. Tel. 01323 848906, before 9.00pm please.

Source: Val Clark  (18/10/07)

Otley Refunds

Otley DTS  have agreed to refund entry fees from the cancelled July show, deducting 25% for unrecoverable costs. The club will bear any remaining costs. If more is recovered from the insurers - still in dispute - it will be donated to charity.

A work group with sufficient cheque books, envelopes and stamps is ready, but calculating, preparing and sending out several hundred cheques will still take some time, for which further apologies. With this complexity, the Committee would prefer not to try to separate out those wishing their entry fee to go to charity.

Source: Howard Weston (17/10/07)

November Masters Series Ring Plan Correction

To those who picked up running orders for the November Show of the Masters Series at our last show, please note that the ring plan is incorrect.  The show is on Saturday, 10 November. The correct ring plan can be picked up on the day at the show or downloaded now by clicking here.

Judging starts at 8.30am. Please note there will be no lunch break as there is a change of Judge for the afternoon. Thank you to everyone who offered to help. A list of helpers will be at the Secretary's table.

Source: Hayley Wilson (17/10/07)

Laser Pairs Dates

Jenny Willis, organiser of the popular Laser Pairs, has announced the rest of the Knockout heats for 2008 as follows:-

	Show	Date
	Dashin' Dogs - Easter	21-24 March
	Wallingford	19 April
	Scrambles UKA	25-26 April
	Dog Vegas	17-18 May (TBC)
	PADS	31 May - 1 June
	Lune Valley	21 - 22 June
	Dashin' Dogs - The Final	15-21 August

Judge Swap

To all those going to the Downland show, please note that Toni Dawkins and Lorraine Watts have swapped rings. Toni will now be judging in Ring 2 and Lorraine will be judging in Ring 1. The classes remain as per the ring plan sent with your running orders.

Source: June Richardson  (15/10/07)

They're NOT in the Post!

Due to the ongoing postal chaos, the organisers of the Heazle Independent Show on 21 October have made the decision not to post out any running orders. These can be collected on the morning of the show. The show opens at 7.30am and judging starts at 8.30am. All grades and sizes will need to arrive early to walk courses. Any queries please ring Marilyn Adams on tel. 01823-333642/461899 before 9.00pm please!

People going to the Fun Dog Show on 20 October will also be able to collect running orders in the morning or afternoon prior to your classes starting from the red box on the desk. They will be in alpha order. Ask for help if required. If you know someone who is going to the show who might not have access to the Internet, could you please  received this email and are not attending the show please do not contact us this is just our method of trying to get in touch with as many people as possible to circulate this information.  If you think that your entry may have been caught up in the postal strike please contact Marion Mackie on Tel: 07740 399519 or email: marionmackiedogs@aol.com prior to the show to enable so that any problems can be resolved before the show starts..

Sources: Marilyn Adams & Marion Mackie (10/10/07)

December Masters Show Closed

The last Masters show of 2007 is now full.

Source: Hayley Wilson (10/10/07)

New Dates for 2008 Dashin' Dogs Week Show

Good news to a lot of people looking forward to the Dashin' Dogs week-long show. The organisers have had a re-think and have decided to go ahead with the show but on different dates. Emma David confirms that The Kennel Club has agreed to the new dates so mark them in your show diary.

The new show dates are Friday, 15 August through to Thursday, 21 August, with the following daily format:

Friday - Half day competing only, in the afternoon.
Saturday & Sunday -Full day competing
Monday - Day off
Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday - Full days competing

Further information about classes and schedule etc will be on the DD website when they are ready.

Source: Emma Davis  (06/10/07)

Gundog Show Closed

The Gundog Agility League Unaffiliated Agility show on 9 February 2008, limited to 120 dogs plus Anysize, is now full. 

Source: Karen Outten (06/10/07)

Agility Aid Diary Changing Hands

After many years of producing the Agility Aid Diaries, June and Paul Richardson have decided the time has come to take a break during the winter months. The Diaries will continue in safe hands, however, as they have transferred them to Kate Austin and Dave Jolly. In future, they will be called the iSS Show Diary. Adverts for ordering the Diary will be appearing in the usual agility press, or can be ordered on-line www.iShowServices.com. Alternatively you can e-mail admin@iShowServices for an order form. Please head your e-mail with ‘Show Diary’.

Show secretaries can ensure their show is included in the Diary by going to www.ishowservices.com, clicking on Show Diary and entering details of their show on there – remember these details are also forwarded to the Eye, the Voice and the Net, so with one stop you can cover everything. Don’t worry if you don’t want to use the web – Kate or Dave will be contacting you, as usual.

June and Paul said, 'We would like to thank all the show secretaries over the years who have helped us to compile the Diary, and everyone who has purchased them and made such nice comments about it. We wish Kate and Dave luck with producing the Diary for you. We’re sure they will do a sterling job and bring fresh ideas to it.'

Source: June &  Paul Richardson - Agility Aid  (05/10/07)

Masters Show is Closed

The November show of the Masters series is now full.

Source: Hayley WIlson

Empingham Refund News

Empingham DTC show refunds have worked out at 40%. All cheques have been posted and the cheque sent to iSS for internet entries.  All iSS entries will be refunded direct to bank accounts. If you sent an sae for your refund, sorry, it will come via iSS.  Donations will be made to animal charities once the committee have met to decide the recipients. Many apologies for the delay in sending out the refunds, I hope we'll see you all next year!

Source: Jackie Harrison, Show Secretary and Club Treasurer (04/10/07)

Pedigree Crufts Heats

There are vacancies for KC clubs to hold heats for various Crufts and Olympia  events as follows.

Crufts Team Flyball  vacancy for a club to hold one of the heats for the above competition.  This is for a show being held during 2008 qualifying for Crufts 2009.  To maintain the geographical balance applications are invited from clubs in the  Midlands or South of England.  Applications to Dave Ray

YKC Crufts Qualifiers - The Young Kennel Club are also looking for clubs to host Crufts Qualifying competitions for Junior teams.  Applications to Jane Fullbrook at the Kennel Club on 0207-518 1030

Kennel Club Large Olympia Agility Stakes - Due to the fact that Haslemere DTC will not holding their annual agility show in May 2008, there will be a heat available for a show being held during 2008 qualifying for Olympia 2008. To maintain the geographical balance, applications are invited from clubs in the South of England.  Applications to Dave Ray

Pedigree Pairs Relay - This is for a show being held during 2008 qualifying for the finals at City of Birmingham show in 2008.  To maintain the geographical balance, applications are invited from clubs in the South of England.  Applications to Dave Ray, 13 Helmdon Close, Rugby Warks CV21 1RS. Tel: 01788-561253. Mobile: 07785 783410. Email: drayped@aol.com

Source: Dave Ray (04/10/07)

Dog Vegas Update

Source: Jackie Kenny  (04/10/07)

The Royal Show Kennel Club Olympia Semi-Finals 2008

Next year four Semi-finals for Olympia 2008 for Large dogs will take place, as usual, at the Royal Show. Competitors should note that the show next year will take place for four days from Thursday, 3 July to Sunday, 6 July 2008.

Enquiries to: Dave Ray, 13 Helmdon Close, Rugby Warks CV21 1RS. Tel: 01788-561253. Mobile: 07785 783410. Email: drayped@aol.com

Source: Dave Ray (04/10/07)

 NOVEMBER 2007

C-Side Shows Closing Soon

Both February and March C-Side shows are very close to the capped number so Val Clark has decided not to accept any more entries after Saturday, 1 December.  Please tell your friends who do not have computers and thank you for your understanding that she will not be returning late entries on a daily basis.  They will probably be posted once a week. The online entry form is now closed.

Source: Val Clark (28/11/07)

Agility Nuts Show Closed

The BAA Agility Nuts show on 5 January 2008 is now full, so please no more entries.

Source: June Bass (25/11/07)

January Dog Vegas Show Closed

The first Dog Vegas show of 2008 is now full.

Source: Jackie Kenny (15/11/07)

Thames Clarification

Thames DTC for 2008 have split the Championship classes that are usually held on the Sunday. The Large Championship will be on Saturday, 7 June and the Small & Medium Championship will be on the Sunday,8 June. Our other classes for 2008 will be much the same as this year.

Source: Ava Holloway  (12/11/07)

Letchworth Good Friday Show News

Due to the increasing number of shows that are being held around Easter, Letchworth DTC has decided not to hold it's annual Limited Good Friday show. They will, however, still be holding the Open Show at Huntingdon on 29-31 August  2008.  See you all there!

Source: Fiona Timms (03/11/07)

Master Series Closed

Due to the massive response, entries for all the Masters Series are full and the shows are now closed. Thanks for all your interest, and we look forward to seeing you there.

Source: Hayley Wilson (02/11/07)

WTCI Christmas Show & Party Party

The Working Trials Club of Ireland Christmas Agility show on Saturday, the 8 December, will be followed by the Christmas party in the White Sands Hotel in Portmarnock. If you are going to the party, the deposits must be paid to Nigel Tate by the 19 of November. You can download schedule and entry form for the Christmas Agility show 2007 from Agilitynet. Entries close 26 November.

A Good Citizen Dog assessment will be carried out at the show. If you would like your dog assessed, please indicate this on your entry form. Payment will be taken on the day for the assessment.

Source: Nikki Maher - Show Secretary (02/11/07)

 DECEMBER 2007

Paws at Play Change of Dates

The Paws at Play (BAA) show will now take place a week later than previously advertised moving to the weekend of 5-6 July.

Show organiser Becky Layphries said, 'I have decided to change the date of the Paws at Play show as there seemed to be more and more shows being held on that weekend in the south.'

The show will now take place at Cranleigh Showground in Surrey. Schedules will be available around mid-January.

Source: Paul Sensky (18/12/07)

ABC Qualifier Goes to Anglesey Club

Ynys Mon DTC, a small club on the Isle of Anglesey (North Wales), has been awarded one of the cancelled 2008 KC Olympia ABC heats due to the 'Monsoon' season! The Committee of Newton Heath DTC, sponsors and organisers of the ABC competition have decided to hold heats rather than take multiple reserves from the heats that do take place. They have agreed to let YMDTC host the qualifier to enable more regional ABC agility enthusiasts (England, Wales and Ireland) the opportunity to compete in this prestigious competition. The show will be held on Saturday, 29 March 2008.

YMDTC is one of the few KC registered dog clubs in North Wales. It holds an agility show in March and a Heelwork to Music show in August.

Mavis Sherwin said, 'The Island has lots of wonderful beaches, coastal walks - all dog friendly. Anglesey has lots of camping and B&B facilities which are open all year and it is certainly worth making the weekend in March a long one to make the most of your visit.'

The Kennel Club Olympia ABC Agility Stakes is a special agility competition to be run under Kennel Club Rules and Regulations H for all Large dogs, Grades 1-7, with the exception of Border Collies, Working Sheepdogs and their crosses.

The schedule is available on Agilitynet now.

The ABC qualifying heats below supersede any which have previously been circulated.

2008-2009 Heats Calendar

Source: Mavis Sherwin   (14/12/07)

Norfolk Easter Show Schedule

The schedule for the Norfolk Easter 2 Day Open Show in March is now available to download from Agilitynet. Printed versions shall be available after Christmas. As the schedule is 6 pages long, please remember to put the correct stamp on your SAE to cover the cost.

Source: Sue Batley  (09/12/07)

Sheep Dash!
Test your reflexes. Are they as good as your dog's?