The Final
Judge: Andy Brown

I was very pleased to be invited to judge the Alpha Agility Challenge Final at Malvern on Sunday, 26 September 2010. It is always exciting to judge an agility final especially when it is at a large public event like the Autumn Flower Show.

The final course was not quite as I designed with an altered approach to the A-frame, meaning I had to run to see the contacts but the safety of the dogs comes first.

The final turned out to be an exciting affair with several dogs just having one tiny mistake - a missed contact or a dropped fence pole preventing them from winning. The handlers who were able to keep their nerve under pressure shone through especially Keith Britton with Thornbury Nell who were drawn first and held onto their lead throughout the final.

Many thanks to Graham Taylor for asking me to judge and all the people who helped set and run the ring. Congratulations to all the finalists and thanks for making the final so exciting. Thanks to Alpha Feeds for the sponsorship of our grass root agility.

The Alpha Agility Challenge Final 2010
Results

Alpha Announce Extra Qualifying Places  

Alpha have announced that they will be adding an extra five qualifying places for final on Sunday, 30 August 2009 at The Stoneleigh Park Country Festival.

These places will be taken from Heat 4 which will be held at Golden Valley on Saturday, 20 June. The show has attracted over 400 Grade 1 -3 entries.

Jan Philips from Alpha said 'I am delighted that so many rising stars of the Agility world will take part in the new competition and I am looking forward to a thrilling Alpha final.'

Heat 5 of the Alpha Agility Challenge will be held 11 July at Bretford DTS summer show. Entries close 11 June and schedules available on Agilitynet.

The Alpha Challenge 2009

Alpha Feeds is to support an exciting new agility series throughout 2009. The Alpha Agility Challenge is a new competition designed for Large dogs Grades 1-3. There will be eight qualifiers around the country at which five dogs will qualify for the prestigious final at the Stoneleigh Park Country Festival, Warwickshire on 30 August 2009. 

2009 qualifying heats to be held at:-

The Final will be judged by Kennel Club Championship Judge Dave Perry.

Organised by well known agility personality Graham Taylor, the new series looks set for a very exciting year.

Said Graham: 'We are delighted that performance dog food leaders Alpha Feeds are supporting the Agility Challenge. Their range of dog food is now used by many dog owners in the world of agility. Alpha Feeds recognises the importance of innovation and have developed a range that is good value, ultra-consistent and that really do help dogs perform.'

John Walgate of Alpha Feeds added: 'We are very excited about the sponsorship of the Alpha Feeds Agility Challenge. A lot of dog agility enthusiasts feed a variety from the Alpha Feeds range, and it is our way of putting something back in to the sport.'

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 will be announced on the Alpha website in the spring.

For further information, visit www.alphafeeds.com or www.agilitynet.com

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