2010 Show Snippets

The Internet has come into its own whether it be in times of crisis such as the spring floods or foot and mouth crisis or just the everyday cut and thrust of agility life. The Net is a fast and efficient way of keeping people informed about the little changes as well as the big ones. We can't be everywhere at once and so we rely on your input (and goodwill) to keep Agilitynet up to date so email us your show news as and when...

Please remind your show secretary to keep sending those updates to us and to include the name of the show, date(s), venue and other relevant details.

 JANUARY 2010

UPDATE

Wilmslow Entry Fee Refunds Reminder

Just want to remind everyone that if you entered the cancelled Wilmslow Show on Saturday, 9 January 2010 and would like an appropriate refund, you only have until the Tuesday, 9 February 2010 to claim. Send a SAE to June Moore, 10 Croft Road, Wilmslow, Cheshire SK9 6JJ. Any unclaimed entry fees will be donated to animal charities of the club's choice.

Please note that refunds will not be posted out until the 9 February 2010 and that is assuming we have sufficient cheques/cheque books. Thanks for your patience.

If you have any queries regarding your refund, the email Christine Robson at nickandchristine.robson @ ntlworld.com (remove spaces). Mobile: 07944 905888. Home: 0161 612 0214

Source: Christine Robson, Show Secretary, Wilmslow DTC (29/01/10)

A Message from the Crufts Team

The Kennel Club's Crufts team would like to mention that if you want to know if you have qualified for Crufts, you can check this directly by going to the Kennel Club website page that has all the information on Agility at Crufts (and Olympia).

It is at http://www.thekennelclub.org.uk/item/2892 - head for the foot of the page under the heading 'More information on Crufts 2010' for links to lists of people who have qualified for the Crufts Singles and Crufts Teams and for the Small Agility Challenge, Circular Knockout and Small/Mixi Pairs (ex Eukanuba).

If you have qualified - Congratulations! You wil receive a letter of invitation automatically with full information, passes and so on in mid-February. The Team has asked that you please don't phone in to ask about this until then, as it slows down the team's work at an incredibly busy time for them!

Source: John Leslie

N.B. Or you could look below...

JDA Agility Show News

This year JDA will not be holding a show at Lincoln as the showground is unavailable. Instead they are having a three day Open Show on 4-6 June 2010 at Littleport Sports Centre, near Ely, Cambs. Once again, the show us being licensed by Letchworth DTC.

Source: James Greenhow  (23/01/10)

Ex-Eukanuba Finalists Announced

Congratulations to the following dogs and handlers who have been invited to take part in the DFS Crufts Small Dog Finals, formerly sponsored by Eukanuba.

Mini Circular Knockout

Mini Agility Challenge

Mini/Mixi Pairs Challenge

  Source: The Kennel Club  (21/01/10)

Alldogs Re-scheduled for Next Month

A new date for the cancelled Alldogs Winter Tournament show on the 10 January which was cancelled has been set. It's been rescheduled for 28 February 2010. Anyone who has provided their email address will be sent details.

Source: Jane Feasey (12/01/10)

Gundog Show Opens to All Breeds

The Gundog Agility Team would like to let people know that entries for their Spring Show on 11 April are now open to non-Gundog breeds, as stated in the schedule. At the moment, there are spaces for both gun dogs and non-gun dogs.

Aljeana Baddley mentioned, 'As this show is being held at a larger venue, we have been able to increase our limit. So for the first time we will be able to take entries from non-gun dogs.

There will be also be special Allsorts classes for Casual, Nursery and Veteran  with two runs each at the show.

Entries close 19 February or before, if the limit is reached.

If you have any question, please contact Aljeana Baddley. Details are on the schedule

Source: Aljeana Baddley  (12/01/10)

TraVal Show & Crystal Challenge News

The TraVal CC Agility Show on 6 March still has over 400 runs available. With no entries coming in and the closing date due in a couple of weeks, the organisers have made the following decision.

The March Show will definitely be going ahead as scheduled. However the Crystal Challenge Final will be held at the first show of the new series.  The final will be a Jumping course and held instead of the Run 4 Fun class.  Should any finalist win out of Grade 3 before the final they may still compete in it. 

Val Clark said, 'The reason for the postponement is simply because we take pride in our prizes and in order to give the same quality as other year's finals we need the entries.

Source: Val Clark   (11/01/10)

January UKA Cornwall Show Cancelled

Unfortunately, due to the extreme weather, the conditions of the roads around the venue and the safety of the car parks at the venue, it has been decided by the Cornwall Show Management to cancel the UKA Cornwall show on 17 January 2010.

Please visit the UK Agility web page for information regarding refunds.

Source: Greg Derrett  (10/01/10)

Wilmslow Entry Fee Refunds

Following the cancellation of their KC show on 9 January 2010, Wilmslow DTC has issued this notice to competitors

Firstly, please accept our apologies for having to cancel the Wilmslow Agility Show which was to be held on Saturday, 9 January 2010.  The Show was cancelled due to the extreme weather conditions - specifically heavy snow fall and ice on untreated surfaces.  I’m sure those affected by the extreme weather will sympathise and understand just why the Show had to be cancelled.

We now want to move on and get refunds sorted, and sent out, to people as quickly as possible.  Our refund policy is as per Schedule - see under KC Rules & Regulations (28) - and is as follows:-

'In the event that the show is cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances, Wilmslow DTC will refund fees, less reasonably incurred expenses, on receipt of a stamped, addressed envelope submitted within 1 month of the Show date.'

If you require an appropriate refund of your entry fee(s), please send a stamped addressed envelope to June Moore, 10 Croft Road, Wilmslow, Cheshire, SK9 6JJ. Your stamped addressed envelope must reach the club by 9 February 2010 to be eligible for an appropriate refund. Any unclaimed entry fees will be donated to animal charities of our choice.

If anyone has any queries regarding refunds, the contact Christine Robson. Email is preferred: nickandchristine.robson @ ntlworld.com (remove spaces). You can ring m. 07944 905888 or tel. 0161 612 0214 (home) Please can you pass this message on to anyone you think may not be have access to the Internet but may still need to know.

Source: Christine Robson, Show Secretary, Wilmslow DTC (10/01/10)

WAG Show on 10 January Cancelled

Linda Croxford has asked Amanda Pigg to notify people know that the Whitstable Agility Group (WAG) Unaffiliated Limited Agility Show scheduled for this Sunday has been cancelled. Linda plans to ring around but if you read this message and know anyone else who was planning to go, please let them know the situation

Linda is going to try to re-arrange the show and will let people know the dates later on. If you are unable to make the new date, Linda will arrange a refund.

Source: Amanda Pigg  (08/01/10)

Alldogs Tournament Snowed Off

The Alldogs Winter Tournament this Sunday, 10 January 2010 has been called off due to more than a little bit of snow! See above. A new date will be announced.

The heat which was cancelled on 20 December 2009 has been re-scheduled for Sunday, 7 February 2010.

For more information, ring the Show Manager Jane on m. 07747 113399 or Show Secretary Debbie on m. 07835 608546

Source: Jane Feasey (08/01/10)

Wilmslow Called Off

The Wilmslow Show at Myerscough College this coming Saturday is cancelled due to weather conditions. Further details will be posted later.

Source: Deena Freeman (07/01/10)

Patanden Show Cancelled

The Patanden Agility Simulated Agilty Show scheduled for 9 January has been postponed until 31 January due to adverse weather conditions.

Source: Pat Griffiths (07/01/10)

Winter League at the Patch Called Off

As the ground is currently frozen, car park is too dangerous to use and the weather forecast is showing no improvement before weekend, Ronnie McAleese has decided that the Winter League match this Saturday, 9 January will be postponed. Heats 3 & 4 will be run as a double day in February with two agility and two jumping rounds with two different judges.

He said, 'Can't take any chances with safety of either humans or dogs.'

For more information, visit The Patch website.

Source: Laura McAleese (05/01/10)

Waverunners On-line

A new website has been created for the 2010 UKA Waverunners Shows which will be updated with all the latest show information and any other useful information for the competitors.

The Waverunners show on 27-28 March will be the first show to host the first UKA Master Series competition. The Masters will consist of a Jumping round followed by an Agility round (heats). The combined results of these heats will determine the overall winner of that Masters. An annual Masters final will be held at the UKA Nationals Week to find the UKA Masters Champion, a status that will remain with the winning dog. Prize money for the overall top four places at each Masters in the 2010 series will be £100 for 1st place, £35 for 2nd, £20 for 3rd, and £15 for 4th.

The show will also provide each competitor with the option of five runs per day per day. The classes will be 2 x steeplechase, 1 x jumping, 1 x agility & 1 x games each day.

The closing date for entries to the show is 26 February, but if you miss the closing date, do not worry. You can enter on the day for any of the classes that you and your dog are eligible for. Just go along to the Secretary's tent in the morning and this can be arranged very easily.

http://waverunners.ricyates.co.uk/index.htm

Source: Renee Patience (03/01/10)

 FEBRUARY 2010

Alldogs Cancelled... Again

The unlucky Alldogs Winter Agility Tournament show originally scheduled for 10 January 2010 has been cancelled again. The show organisers report that the water table is high and wind and rain are forecast for this Sunday so it would not be sensible to hold the show in those conditions.

The rescheduled date is next Sunday, 7 March. All entries will be automatically carried over to that day.

Anyone not able to attend will be offered entry to the Alldogs summer show on the 25 July 2010.

Source: Jane Feasey (25/02/10)

Weald Show Switches to Sunday

The new committee at Weald Agility Society (WAGS) are just putting the finishing touches to the schedule for our revised Show to be held at Golden Cross on 10 October. Please note, this is a Sunday, not Saturday as in previous years.

Schedules will be available from your favourite web-site soon.

Source: Richard Partridge (25/02/10)

Dogs on Top Are On the Move

Attention everyone who is entering Dogs on Top shows from now on. Please send all entries to :- Dogs on Top, c/o 207 Western Road, Leicester LE3 0EA.

Schedules for the June and July shows are available on the Show Diary.

Source: Denise Smith-Howell  (24/02/10)

Only Paws & Horses

The Whitestable Agility Group (WAG) has been asked to run three small, unaffiliated, limited show called Only Paws & Horses at The Hop Farm Country Park (Kent) on Saturday, Sunday and Monday 29- 31st May 2010. It is for Grades 1 – 5 with four runs a day . The show will be limited a maximum of 300 dogs each day.

With past shows in, show organiser Linda Croxford said, 'I only agreed to go back to Hop Farm only if we have the top end of the venue away from brooks!'

Source: Linda Croxford  (24/02/10)

Colchester Camping Again...

Having just announced that camping is full at the Colchester Open KC Show on 1-2 May, the show organisers have managed to secure an additional 30 pitches.

If you do wish to camp please enter soon.

Source: Donna Hurlock Colchester Show Secretary  (23/02/10)

Doddington & Weeting Fun Shows

Victor and Sylvia Marcham and a small but faithful band of helpers are running two fun competitions this year at The Doddington Country Fair, near March in Cambridgshire on 12-13 June and The Weeting Steam Rally, near Brandon on the Norfolk Suffolk border on the 16-18 July. Weeting is already full but spaces are still available at Doddington.

If you are contemplating joining in, don't delay as spaces are very limited. Contact Vic Marcham

Source: Vic Marcham (23/02/10)

Camping Closed at Colchester

Camping is now full at the Colchester Open KC Show on the 1-2 May.

The venue itself - Earls Colne Airfield - has vast amounts of fields, but the owners are worried about the weather and having their fields churned up.  A week before the show, the venue has agreed to re-assess and Colchester may be able to offer 70 extra camping pitches at the last minute.  They will put an announcement on Agilitynet if this is the case. You will be able to email or phone to reserve a pitch and pay on arrival.  All pitches will still be pre-allocated.

Source: Donna Hurlock, Colchester Show Secretary  (15/02/10)

Easter Celebration Caravan Waste

Southern Water has recently advised the Easter Celebration organisers that the Ardingly treatment plant is no longer able to cope with any chemical waste. Therefore, in-line with the 1991 Water Resources Act, the South of England Centre has a legal obligation to separate all chemical waste from caravans and mobile homes from our normal sewage waste.

Easter Celebration will cover this cost for 2010. This will mean the camping fee will go up in 2011.

Source: Amanda Rodgers - Easter Celebration Show Secretary (12/02/10)

Geriatric Agility at Packington

It's not a new class but one which is always worth mentioning. This year the 'special' Geriatric Agility Class at Packington will be held on Sunday, 30 May and judged by Jo Bird.

The rules are definitely worth a read.

• This is a Special class open only to handlers aged 60 and over with Large Medium or Small height dogs, Grades 1-7. Dogs who are unable to jump their full height for any reason may be entered at any height you choose.
   

• There is a reduced OAP rate for this class of £1.50 – free entry to all over 80s and also to anyone who is accompanied by both parents.
   

• The course will be simple to remember – probably just up and down, without traps.
   

• There will be no course time – within the hour preferred.
   

• Extra large numbers will indicate the course.
   

• Appropriate prizes
   

• Oxygen, nurses, incontinence pads and zimmer frames will be available, if required.
   

• Sanatogen, Viagra and similar stimulants are banned.

Source: Packington ADS Open Agility Show schedule (12/02/10)

Pachesham Class Changes

Pachesham Agility have announced some class changes to their Fun show on Saturday, 13 February. They are now as follow:

• Small Dogs G1-7

• Medium Dogs - G1-7

• Large Dogs - G1-3

• Large Dogs - G 4-7

Enquiries to pachesham@btinternet.com

Source: Ian Balchin  (08/02/10)

New Principal Sponsor for Dogs In Need & Agility

Dogs In Need Agility Society is delighted to announce that Colimanor Limited, exclusive distributors for OmniPro Pet Foods for UK and Channel Islands, has agreed to be our new principal sponsor for 2010-2012. New to and manufactured in the UK, OmniPro Pet is a range of Super Premium and Holistic dry food.

Gerry Eckersely said, 'We are very excited at our new association and at the prospect of a 'new face' in Agility sponsorship.'

2010 information and class details is now available on the official website www.dogsinneedagility.com

Source: Gerry Eckersley – Chairman (08/02/10)

Blackdown Classes Clarification

Blackdown AS has had a number of entries for their Sunday, 9 May Open competition where people have entered their dogs in four classes. The schedule states three classes maximum per dog and would like to remind people that three is the limit.

Source: Lisa Wilson, Blackdown AS (04/02/10)

New Organisers for Jersey Festival

After 11 years, Sally and Andre Rees have decided to give up organising the Jersey Agility Festival and have entrusted the show to Scallywags AC.

If you have an queries about the Festival or problems with travel and accommodation, please contact Denny Buckey on tel. 01534 880911 or email dennybuckley@hotmail.com

Source: Nicky Huelin  (04/02/10)

The Alpha Agility Challenge 2010 Heats

Nottinghamshire based Alpha Feeds Ltd get 2010 off to a great start by their continuing support of the Alpha Agility Challenge, an agility competition for Large dogs Grades 1 – 3. Competitors have nine opportunities to qualify for one of the 45 places and will receive an invitation to compete at the Grand Final later in the year.

October 2009

• Small Animal Show Peterborough Cambridgeshire

April 2010

• Easter ‘Egg’gility - Warwickshire

• Lincolnshire Agility Enthusiasts  - Lincolnshire

May 2010

• Beacon ADTC - West Midlands

• Belvoir Steam Fair - Leicestershire

June 2010

• PADS  - Staffordshire 

July 2010

• Tuffley DTC - Gloucestershire

• Chipping Norton DTC - Oxfordshire

August 2010

• Herefordshire Country Fair - Herefordshire

Unique to this competition is the Alpha Wildcard. One or two great dogs that miss the qualifying places will receive an Alpha Wildcard Invitation. Further details announced on the Alpha website in the spring.

John Walgate, Managing Director of Alpha Feeds, said he was delighted that Alpha was continuing to supporting the active dog community in such an innovative way and he look forward to meeting competitors at the forthcoming heats.

Source: Graham Taylor (03/02/10)

 MARCH 2010

Alpha Challenge 2010 Final Information

Alpha Feeds are delighted to announce the final of this year’s Alpha Agility Challenge will be held on Sunday, 26 September 2010 at the Malvern Autumn Show, The Three Counties Showground, Malvern WR13 6NW. The Championship judge and international handler Andy Brown will officiate at the final.

 There will be nine heats run through the year with five dogs qualifying at each heat .The popular Alpha Wildcard will again be available, allowing each heat judge to award to that one partnership that did not qualify on the day but ought to be at the final.

For more information about the Alpha Agility Challenge, contact Graham Taylor at 2 Medley Grove Leamington Spa CV31 2GA. Mobile: 07831 548911 or email rover.pro@virgin.net

Source: Graham Taylor (28/03/10)

Post Code Change for Belvoir Castle

Vyne Closing Date

As entries have been slower than usual this year, Vyne AC has decided to extend the closing date of their show on Monday, 3 May 2010. The new closing date for postal entries will be 31 March and 6 April for on-line entries on iSS.

Source: Lesley Slade  (23/03/10)

Tuffley Apologises

Source: Bridget Fletcher on behalf of Tuffley Agility Club  (18/03/10)

GWF Nutrition Comes to the Aid of the KC Olympia Stakes

GWF Nutrition has added its support to one of the most important showcase events for dog agility in the UK - The Kennel Club Olympia Agility Stakes. This exciting collaboration between the Kennel Club and the manufacturer of the successful Joint Aid for Dogs product will ensure this event continues to remain a top class competition. The country’s most talented agility dogs and handlers vie with each other in qualifying heats at agility shows across the country throughout the season to gain a coveted invitation to compete at the Olympia final.

Source: The Kennel Club Press Office (18/03/10)

New Southern Show for BAA

Following months of searching for a decent venue, Jumping Jacks Agility are now proud to present their first BAA show at Perrywood Sports Club, Redhill, Surrey on Saturday & Sunday, 24-25 July 2010.

June continued, 'Hopefully more organisers will begin to take an interest in running a BAA show so more people can enjoy some quality BAA shows all around the country. Organisers will find it so easy to run a BAA show. There is a lot of flexibility in the type of classes they may schedule. All the show processing and results service is provided including schedules drawn up, at a very small cost to cover the cost of materials. We provide help and advise as required by the show organiser

For more information, email June bass at June@baa.uk.net  or visit the BAA Website & Forum at www.baa.uk.net

Source: June Bass (16/03/10)

Crufts Results
Reporter: Jennie Fairweather

Orchard Announces New Show

Orchard Agility would like to announce a new independent agility show on the May Day Bank Holiday. The dates of the show are 1-3 May 2010. Ian and Rosemary Stowers have managed to secure a very nice venue behind the Fox & Duck at Stotfold, Bedfordshire.

Source: Rosemary Stowers (02/03/10)

Agility Zone Saves the Highland Agility Stakes

Agility Zone magazine has announced that Highland Agility Stakes Final and qualifiers will not be lost forever. The Zone has decided to manage and sponsor this Northern Final which was almost lost when Pedigree pulled out of sponsorship with a little help from their friends at CSJ. 

Source: Kenny Spottiswood  (02/03/10)

 Admission to the RVA Show at Shire Horse Show

RVA have received a number of discounted tickets for sale for admission into the Shire Horse Show on the 20 -21 March 2010. All handlers entered into the agility show will receive one free ticket. Please be advised that all persons in your vehicle will require a admission ticket to enter the showground.

Source: Teresa Stretton  (02/03/10)

 APRIL 2010

KC Festival Set to Break Records

Entries for the Kennel Club International Agility Festival 2010, sponsored by Purina ProPlan, look like they are set for record numbers this year.

The festival, which is in its sixth year, takes place at Kelmarsh Hall, Northamptonshire from Friday, 13 August to Sunday, 15 August 2010. It is the only international show to be open to all Kennel Club registered dogs – whether cross breed or pedigree – and has already attracted over 8,000 entries.

The festival includes qualifying classes for DFS Crufts 2011 and Discover Dogs 2010 plus the Kennel Club Nations Cup and the Kennel Club International Young Handler of the Year.

The on-site camping is also proving to be a real hit with competitors and spaces are filling up fast. There are a limited number of pitches left and anyone who wants to camp for the duration of the festival is urged to book their pitch as soon as possible.

Commenting on the festival, Caroline Kisko, Communications Director of the Kennel Club, said: 'Agility is the UK's fastest growing dog sport and the festival is certainly testament to the sport's appeal. This year we expect to see record numbers of entries and over 2,500 dogs of all types, sizes and experience levels competing.'

Kelmarsh Hall is located in the Northamptonshire/Leicestershire countryside and is easily accessible from all parts of the country, being only a short distance from the M1/M6 and A14.

The closing date for entries is Thursday, 24 June 2010. Further details and entry forms can be found at: www.thekennelclub.org.uk/agilityfestival

Source: KC Press Office  (30/04/10)

DFS Crufts 2011 Small Dog Qualifiers

The Kennel Club has announced the final list of qualifying events for DFS Crufts 2011 for the Small Dog Agility classes. This covers the Small Circular Knockout, the Small Agility Challenge and the Small/Mixi Pairs. These classes are in addition to the Singles and Team competitions.

The Kennel Club is currently organising qualifiers at Agility shows during 2010 to find finalists to compete at DFS Crufts in March 2011. The majority of these qualifying heats will continue to be held at the shows which staged them during 2009, but following a decision by one club not to stage qualifiers at its 2010 show, the Kennel Club has sought applications from interested agility clubs.

The confirmed list of qualifiers is:

• Axstane Agility Club - 19 & 20 June
• Lune Valley DTC - 27 June
• Wellingborough DTC -3 & 4 July
• Derbyshire Dog Agility Club - 31 July
• Ely & District DTC - 27 August & 30 August
• Letchworth (First Garden City) DTC - 3 - 5 September
• Trent Park DTC - 19 September

Source: The Kennel Club Press Office (28/04/10)

UK Set to Host EO to Co-incide with 2010 Olympics

The Kennel Club is proud to announce that the UK has been selected to host the  2012 European Open Agility Championships – one of the world's most prestigious international dog agility competitions – which is open to both pedigree and non-pedigree dogs. The European Open will take place from Friday 3rd to Sunday 5th August 2012 at Kelmarsh Hall, Northamptonshire.

Kelmarsh Hall is also the regular venue for the Kennel Club's own annual International Agility Festival, and the 2012 Festival will run over the weekend immediately following the European Open, offering international and domestic competitors the opportunity to take a ten-day agility holiday. Competitors may wish to take advantage of one of the planned ‘rest days' in between to attend the Olympic events which will be taking place in and around London at the same time.

The European Open competition, which celebrates its tenth anniversary in 2012, has become increasingly international in scope with teams from countries such as Brazil, Canada, Japan, South Africa and the United States of America attending in recent years. The 2009 championship in the Netherlands featured teams from 27 countries. 

The European Open is officially recognised by the Fédération Cynologique Internationale (FCI), and its rules are based on the FCI agility regulations of 2007. However, non-pedigree dogs may be entered into the European Open alongside pedigree dogs. The Kennel Club will be the first non-FCI member to organise the European Open – the Kennel Club works closely with the FCI but is not a member.

Caroline Kisko, Kennel Club Communications Director, said: 'The Kennel Club is immensely proud to have been chosen to host the 2012 European Open, and delighted to have the opportunity to further consolidate the UK's leading position amongst the world agility community.'

The specific competition rules for the European Open are set by each host country but usually follow the same format and use FCI agility regulations. Approximately 650 dogs are allowed to participate. The maximum allowed from each country is 30 dogs, with the exception of the host country, which is allowed 60 dogs, and a number of ‘founder member' countries which are allocated additional spaces due to their ongoing support. Twenty-seven countries took part in 2009 including USA, Japan, Brazil, Spain, Poland, the Russian Federation and Slovenia.

Teams are entered by the home Kennel Club for each country, but individual entries are normally accepted from countries where a team is not being sent. The European Open comprises both individual and team events, with both jumping and agility rounds in each, and the same competitors participating in both the individual and the team rounds.

Competitors bringing dogs into the UK from overseas will need to ensure that they meet the requirements of the PETS pet passport scheme in order to avoid the dogs being placed into quarantine on their arrival. The dog must also be issued with an EU pet passport issued by an approved vet or an official veterinary certificate in certain non-EU listed countries, and treated against ticks and tapeworms. Full details are available from the UK government department Defra on its website – factsheets are available at http://www.defra.gov.uk/wildlife-pets/pets/travel/factsheet/factsheet.htm 

Detailed information and progress updates on the Agility European Open 2012 will appear on the Kennel Club website www.thekennelclub.org.uk in due course.

Source: The Kennel Club Press Office (27/04/10)

URGENT!
Highland Agility Stakes Qualifiers

Agility Zone would like to explain to all of the competitors entered into the G5-7 Combined Agility class at the Woodside Championship Show (class 7) and the SKC G5-7 Graded Agility class (Class 6) that these classes will double as Highland Agility Stakes Qualifiers.

It was agreed a while back that the Woodside show would hold the first qualifier for the final and that it would be stated on the schedule as such but, at last minute, both Woodside - and then SKC - had to pull their support as people may have entered - or not entered - the class, without knowing it was a qualifier as the Highland Stakes 'announcement' was made after the schedule had been made available. It was the KC that had the final say, not the clubs themselves. The qualifying places for the final will be offered by invitation.

Agility Zone publisher Kenny Spottiswoode said, 'I will still be taking the top placed dogs from the original classes,  just not the way I had planned.'

Qualifying places will still go to the top six placed dogs at Woodside and the top seven placed dogs at SKC!  There will still be rosettes for the qualifiers, placing up to 20th as well as some lovely crystal trophies for the top 3 placed dogs and CSJ Prize Packs with lots of goodies and a free subscription to the Agility Zone Magazine.

The top handlers and dogs will be invited to take part in the Agility Zone's Highland Final at Scone Palace, Saturday, 3 July.  Because the invitations may not be handed out officially i.e. by Woodside Show, please look out for Kenny Spottiswoode at the prize giving for this class so he can give you your prize and more information on the final. If for some reason you do miss him there, then send an email to him after the show at kenny@agilityzone.co.uk or call on m. 07731 710008.

The remaining qualifiers will run as planned at the following shows:

• Fair City Show
• Prestwick & District Show
• Scottish Kennel Club Championship Show

Kenny said, 'Thanks to Woodside and SKC for your help. I understand that these things can't be helped sometimes.'

Source: Kenny Spottiswoode (21/04/10)

Saturday Hare 'n Hounds Easter Refunds

After a lovely days agility on Good Friday, the heavens opened and sadly the Saturday classes at teh Hare 'n Hounds Easter sho w had to be cancelled as the ground was wet and slippy. It gave the rings a chance to recover so with a kind wind and sunshine, the ground dried and after moving the rings for the third time, the show was able to continue for Sunday and Monday.

To apply for a refund for Saturdays entries, as stated in the Easter schedule KC rule 21, please send an SAE to Chris Hare by 10 May 2010. From unclaimed fees, donations will be made to the three charities that Hare 'n Hounds support throughout the year.

Chris Hare said, 'Thank you to everybody who supported us through the show and special thanks to our 22 wonderful judges and ring parties, Sarah Palmer who ran a quiz on the Saturday afternoon for 82 of us, Helen who refilled 30 gas bottles, Tim who recharged 25 batteries, Debbie who shopped for 30 people at Morrisons, not forgetting the guys who helped people on and off the venue. The spirit and patience of everybody were incredible.

Source: Chris Hare (14/04/10)

UKA Cornwall Camping

The UKA Cornwall show on the 14-15 August 2010 at Royal Cornwall Showground has camping available for ONLY the Friday and Saturday nights. It is no longer possible to phone the venue to arrange to camp other nights as suggested on the schedule due to the showground being in use.

Source: Emma Warneford (14/04/10)

Camping at Belvoir Castle Show

After hearing rumours that camping was full at Belvoir Castle Steam Festival, organiser Graham Taylor reports that some camping spots are still available for the weekend of steam! Entries close 20 April

Source: Graham Taylor  (14/04/10)

Wilmslow Refunds Completed

Just to notify everyone that all matters relating to Wilmslow DTC Agility Show that was scheduled for 9 January 2010 have now been resolved. In total, unclaimed entry fees came to £1,567.25!

The unclaimed entry fees have been split 50/50 and cheques have been issued today to the following charities:-

• Greyhound Gap, Website:  http://www.greyhoundgap.org.uk/index.php

• The Society for Abandoned Animals, Website: http://www.saarescue.co.uk/index

Show Secretary Christine Robson said, 'The Agility competitors sure are a very generous bunch and the Charities will be grateful for your generosity. Here's hoping for better weather next year and, of course, for all the forthcoming Shows this year.'

Source: Christine Robson - Show Secretary, Wilmslow DTC (07/04/10)

Important Information about the Isle of Man Shows

For anyone thinking about going to the Isle of Man shows, the UK and Manx Governments have done a U-turn and agreed that the reciprocal health agreement between the two countries will remain in place. Therefore, people do not have to worry about getting private travel health insurance to travel to shows on the Isle of Man.

Source: Emma Davis  (06/04/10)

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