Senior Handler Agility League
|
|
|
|
Where age is just a number...
2026 Congratulations to the 2025 SHAL WinnersBrilliant results in a bumper year when Diane Graves topped the Senior Handler League with a record 4606 points and there were more dogs (439) with points than any other year. Congratulations to the 1st place winners and well done everyone else who took part. You're all winners. Once again you've proved that agility is fun for all regardless of age. Thank you to Nigel at Brodswood for designing beautifully crafted wooden trophies especially for the 1st place SHAL winners with a different coloured 'jewels, representing each division -Gold, Ruby, Platinum and Diamond. Very many thanks to Norton Rosettes for providing their gorgeous, luxury rosettes for the 1st-3rd place winners.
Antinol® is also an Official Sponsor of Crufts 2026 and Official Sponsor of Agility and Flyball at Crufts. Following a successful year partnering with events across the country, they will be expanding their support for the UK agility community in 2026 and are opening applications for even more shows from local independent competitions to large multi-ring events.
Overall & Division Winners
Top Ten Handlers
| |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Place | Handler | Dog | Points |
| 1 | Diane Graves | Comebyanaway Kicks 'n Flicks AW/D | 4604 |
| 2 | Jill Kilby | Holly Kernel Sox AW/G | 3153 |
| 3 | Diane Graves | Red Hot Impulse of Fellspirit AW/S | 2910 |
| 4 | Susan Hunter | Turbodiodlediesel AW/G | 2870 |
| 5 | Shona Broome | Fellrock Typhoon | 2867 |
| 6 | Anne Reid | Devongem Let's Dance AW/S | 2610 |
| 7 | Alison Richardson | Molly Spots Magee AW/P | 2535 |
| 8 | Sarah Fletcher | Lady Betsy Boo | 2483 |
| 9 | Debbie Reynolds | Soldaze Diamond Star | 2044 |
| 10 | Vivien Spranger | Celyntelyn Shoot the Breeze | 2014 |
Top Three in Each Division by Height
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Gold (55-59)
|
|
|
Gold (55 – 59)
|
|
|
Gold (55-59)
|
|
|
Gold (55-59)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Ruby
(60-64)
|
|
|
|
|
|
Ruby
(60-64)
|
|
|
Ruby (60-64)
|
|
|
Ruby (60-64)
|
|
|
|
|
 1st - Maisie Full of Magic AW/G |
 2nd - Arenite Hurricane |
|
|
|
|
Platinum
(65-69)
|
|
|
Platinum (65-69)
|
|
|
|
|
|
Platinum (65-69)
|
|
|
Platinum
(65-69)
|
|
|
|
|
|
Diamond (70+)
|
|
|
|
|
|
Diamond
(70+)
|
|
|
Diamond
(70+)
|
|
|
|
|
|
Allsorts
|
|
Antinol® is delighted to announce their sponsorship of the Senior Handler Agility League which celebrates those handlers, over 55 years of age, who demonstrate that agility is a journey open at any stage, built on commitment, growth and the bond between dog and handler.
Antinol® Canine Sports Community Coordinator and a competitor herself, Elise Finney said, 'At Antinol® , we’re incredibly proud to support the Senior Handler Agility League. SHAL represents everything we value, commitment, teamwork, and the deep partnership between dog and handler that only grows stronger over time. We’d like to congratulate every competitor who participated in the league this year on the dedication and effort you continue to put into your training and competing. It’s inspiring to see so much passion and commitment.
We would like to thank all competitors who took part this year or being such a positive and motivating part of the agility community. We look forward to following the league throughout the next agility season and celebrating the achievements of both handlers and dogs from this year!'
Antinol® is passionate about supporting the mobility and wellbeing that allow dogs and handlers to keep training, competing and enjoying agility together. And the Senior Handler Agility League highlights what ongoing commitment, progress, and partnership look like in the sport. As a brand focused on long-term joint health, Antinol® is proud to support competitors who show that agility can be enjoyed, progressed and celebrated at any stage of life.
It has come to our attention that some people seem to be confused about the rules on claiming points for the League.
Change of name
To better reflect the goal of the League to spotlight skills of
handlers over the age of 55, we have decided to change its name. From now on, it
will now be known as the Senior Handler Agility League (SHAL)
Because SHAL is all about the handler and not, as in most cases the dog, points can only be claimed by the registered person.
Rules for claiming
points
Points can be claimed for 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 are allowed. Points for qualifiers count but not for
finals.
You can claim points for a place only if the rosettes go as far as that place. Any clears after that only count as a clear round. Example: If places go to 3rd and you have a clear and come 4th, you can only claim a clear, not 4th place.
Places with faults do count.
No rosette, no place points. It's only a clear round!
Good luck everyone.
Please note that by submitting your application for the Senior Agility League, you are agreeing to the rules below:-
1. The Senior Handler 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. The dog must be run by the person registered.
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.
|
* Clear rounds must be in time. |
Q. Can
I claim points if someone else run my dog?
A. No. The League is
about the handler first and the dog second.
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 21st 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?
A
Q.
When I try to
register or add in points, I keep getting sent back to the Login screen. What do I do?
A. Click here for
help. It's all about cookies
- and not the eatable kind.
Thank you to John Ward and the
DARL Rescue League for their help
with the League Tables.
