Senior Agility League
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Where age is just a number...
And that's why we set up the Senior Agility League to celebrate age and mature handling. So if you are 55 years old or over, you are eligible to join the Senior Agility League (SAL) There is no annual membership fee or need to show your birth certificate. To register just go to or if you just want to know what it's all about, go to the League home page If you have any questions whatsoever, email the League administrator Ellen Rocco.
SAL 2024 is now open for registration. It is not necessary to re-register if you
are or have been a member. Just start adding your points and watch them grow.
News & ResultsWith more than 760 KC and independent shows on the Agilitynet Show Diary, 2024 has been a very good year for SAL members. Overall, there were more smaller shows with smaller classes. Distance handling was the norm meaning that were more opportunities to collect points for the League, thus proving that being 55+ does not mean the end of the fun. The handmade, dog bowing trophies were made by university student Izzy Caddy who started agility at the age of 13 and has G7 two agility dogs that she has trained herself. She makes these adorable trophies in her spare time to subsidise her studies. The very beautiful rosettes that go to all 1st place winners in each division were provided by Norton Rosettes. Many thanks to John Ward for all his work on the SAL league tables.
Rules & Regs
Revisited There is no need to re-register for the 2025 League if you are already a members. Your details will roll over. Before you start, please take a minute or two to review the SAL rules and Reg. There may have been changes since you registered.
Top Ten Handlers
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| Place | Handler | Dog | Points |
| 1 | Angie Swann | Pollyvinall Pinjarra AW/S | 2590 |
| 2 | Heather Grice | Mancini Blue Moon AW/B | 2289 |
| 3 | Diane Graves | Comebyanaway Kicks 'n Flicks AW/D | 2200 |
| 4 | Trevor Robb | Jazz Redrule AW/G | 2196 |
| 5 | Jennie Hastie | Brave Maeve of Ainmhithe | 2174 |
| 6 | Anne Reid | Devongem Let's Dance AW/S | 1825 |
| 7 | Cath Mcfadden | Maisie Full of Magic AW/S | 1794 |
| 8 | Babs Foster | Baron Quick 'n' Spry | 1748 |
| 10 | Jacqueline Mcdonagh | Farwood Keria AW/P | 1734 |
| 9 | Vivien Spranger | Celyntelyn Shoot the Breeze | 1666 |
| 10 | Kath Mchugh | Sheltysham Winter Sun | 1637 |
Top Three in Each Division by Height
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Gold
(55-59)
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Gold (55 – 59)
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Gold (55-59)
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Gold (55-59)
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Ruby
(60-64)
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Ruby (60-64)
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Ruby (60-64)
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Ruby (60-64)
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Platinum
(65-69)
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Platinum (65-69)
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Platinum (65-69)
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 3rd place: Lanlwyd Ultra |
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Platinum
(65-69)
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Diamond (70+)
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Diamond
(70+)
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Diamond
(70+)
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Diamond
(70+)
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Allsorts
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Please note that by submitting your application for the Senior Agility League, you are agreeing to the rules below:-
1. The Senior Agility League (The League) is open to handlers aged 55 years and over on 1st January in the current year. You may claim points from the beginning of the year that you are 55 years of age.
2. Dogs entered in The League must be registered with the Kennel Club.
3. The League will run from 1st January to 21st December in each year. It will re-open on 23rd December. Points from shows between 22nd December and 31st December can be carried forward to the next year.
4.The League is organised into four main categories, based upon the age of the handler on 1st January with four sub-categories in each according to size (Large, Intermediate, Medium & Small)
Gold:- 55 -59 years
Ruby: 60 -64 years
Platinum: 65 - 69 years
Diamond: 70+ years
5. Points can be claimed from places and clear rounds from classes at all Open and Independent shows but not Pairs, Teams, qualifiers, club matches, leagues, fun days or simulated/training in the ring shows etc. where food, toys or training in the ring is used may not be claimed.
6. When claiming points, the show, day (optional), class and place must be stated. The administrator reserves the right to assess if the show is eligible under the above guidelines.
7. Placed points can only be claimed if a placed rosette (i.e. a rosette with a number on it) is presented by the show.
8. Clear round points can be claimed even if clear round rosettes are not given by the show but must be within the course time.
9. The Dog will remain in the category/level it starts in on 1st January for the duration of that year. If a dog transfers to 'Allsorts' during the year, please contact the administrator.
10. It is the responsibility of the Handler/Owner to update their registration each year.
11. The Handler/Owner is responsible for changing the categories if required, when starting the year.
12. It is the Handler/Owner's responsibility to send their points via post or submit points on-line.
13. There is no time limit to claim points during that year, although we would encourage you to do so on a monthly basis.
14. Final results for the year must be received by 21st December of the current year. The winners will be announced on Agilitynet and Agilitynet Facebook.
15. Points claimed for the combination of dog and handler cannot be claimed when run by another handler, even if registered with The League.
16. If the Handler/Owner wins out or moves up a level at any time during the year, they can change the grade but itis not necessary. It is the handle who counts, not the dog.
17. Allsorts dogs are welcome to join The League. Only points from special classes such as Anysize, Allsorts and Veterans can be claimed. Allsorts points cannot be used in the 'main' League. If a dog moves to Allsorts mid-year, points cannot be transferred from Standard classes. If no places are awarded by the show for the class, clear round points can be claimed.
18. It is not necessary to re-register each year if the Handler participated in the League the previous year.
19. If you run in any Kennel Club show, when registering you must use the KC height specifications. If you only attend UKA/A4A or independent shows, then choose the KC height closest to the one you run at.
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Q. During this difficult Coronavirus time when most shows have been cancelled, can I add points from online and video shows?
A. We've a had a good think about it and decided that points earned on these shows should not be included. We have decided to merge 2020 and 2021 points so all is not lost.
Q, How soon should I add my points?
A. As soon as possible so that everyone can see how you are doing in The League, though officially you have until The League closes on 21 December to add your points
Q. Some unaffiliated shows allow dogs to run at their own level rather than the level of the handler. For example, when dogs are KC Grade 3 but are allowed to run in 'Elementary' under a different organisation. Can you claim these points?
A. Yes
Q. I have won out. Do I need to change my Grade?
A. You can if you want. Your dog remains in the category it started in January of the current year for the duration of the year. It is the age of the handler that matters.
Q. What system should I use to calculate points from a KC Limited show?
A. The points are the same as a KC Open show, Unaffiliated shows have different points values. Click here to see Points Table above.
Q. Why does my dog have to be registered with the Kennel Club?
A. The League needs set a criteria to work with such as levels, heights, recognised breeds etc.
Q. Do wins / places have to be clear rounds to count or can faults be involved?
