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The
Great Western League has been running since 1987 and the Starters League not
long after. Competition takes place from October to March and a final is held in
April for the clubs with the best results. It gives handlers a chance to meet
handlers from other clubs and to compete with their dogs during the winter when
few shows are held. This year
the finals of Great Western League and the Three Counties Starter League were
hosted by Golden Valley at their Spring Show and judged by Lee Amos.
Marie-Louise Parker reports
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2015 - 2016 Starters League Final
A white crisp day
dawned at Vauxhall Fields, Monmouth on Sunday, 17th. April 2016, heralding the
Starters League Final. An exciting and nail biting match between South
Cotswolds DTC and Wye Valley DTC was to follow.
Agility
The first dog to run for South Cotswolds picked up an early
elimination while Wye Valley's first dog got 5 faults. This was quickly followed
by a clear round by South Cotswolds, the only clear in the Agility section. Both
teams picked up faults and eliminations as the round progressed. South Cotswolds
won by 74 points to Wye Valleys 62. Individual placings went to the following:
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Dixie and Susie -
South Cotswolds
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Holly and Keith -
Wye Valley
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Meryn and Mike -
South Cotswolds
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Marley and Faye -
South Cotswolds
 Jumping
This followed a similar pattern, until half way when a fast clear was
achieved, quickly followed by two more. The last dog to run was also clear.
South Cotswolds also winning this round 70 points to Wye Valleys 66. Individual
placings:
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Bindi and Sophie -
South Cotswolds
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Arjo and Judith -
South Cotswolds
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Kina and Lisa - Wye
Valley
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Issy and Anita - Wye
Valley
Relay
Both teams had all to play for. Wye Valley came out the victor this time,
giving each team a total of 144 points each.
In the end, the Final
was won by South Cotswolds on the basis of the agility clear round.
A very big thank you to
First Contact who kindly supplied and sponsored the equipment for the Final and
also to Barkaway who provided the ring party. A
good day was had by all!
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2015 - 2016 Great
Western League Final
Blue skies and brilliant
warm sunshine greeted the Finalists of the Great Western League hosted by Golden
Valley DTC at Vauxhall Fields, Monmouth at their Spring Show on Sunday 17th.
April 2016 which promised to be an exciting Final between Wye Valley and the
unbeaten Golden Valley. Judged by Lee Amos.
Agility
The first dog for Golden valley picked up an unlucky 5 faults,
quickly followed by a clear from Wye Valley. 11 clears were achieved by both
teams and only 4 eliminations. Wye Valley eventually prevailing with a hard
fought win by 71 points to Golden Valleys 65.
Individual placings
went to:-
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Les and Trevor -
Golden Valley
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Alison and Flash -
Golden Valley
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Sue and Lucy - Wye
Valley
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Chris and Jack -
Golden Valley
Other clears: Hilary
with
Gunner, Dot with Lorraine, Finley with Roberta, Raps with Tricia, Daisy with
Lorraine for Wye Valley and Lenni with Merlin, Lenni with Mole for Golden Valley.
Jumping
Followed a similar pattern, with 10 clears and 4 eliminations. Wye Valley
prevailing again with a win by 81 points to Golden Valleys 55.
Individual placings went
to:-
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Dash and Sue - Wye
Valley
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Lucy and Sue - Wye
Valley
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Alison and Flash -
Golden Valley
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Beanie and Clare -
Wye Valley
Other clears: Chris with
Jack, Lenni with Merlin, Lenni with Mole for Golden Valley and Dot with Lorraine,
Finley with Roberta, Daisy with Lorraine for Wye Valley.
Relay
This was also won by Wye Valley.
Thus Wye Valley earned a
well deserved win by 168 points to Golden Valley's 120 points.
On behalf of Golden
Valley DTC, Marilyn Wiseham said, 'We would all like to congratulate
the winning clubs in both Leagues as well as the individual handlers who won
the shields which are presented each year.'
A very big thank you to
First Contact for supplying and sponsoring the equipment for this Final and
Taryntimers for providing the timing all free of charge. Thank you to Wye Valley
for providing the Ring Party.
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