FEATURES
The
Barbour Jump & Landrover Drive Final
Agility celebrates it's 29th year at Chatsworth
this year. This article, first printed in the
October 1995 Agility Voice when a
handler complete a course in the
Defender 110 and then run a dog agility course for the fastest combined time. Be
sure to read it to the end and then compare this event to
the modern show. What a difference!
My Super Power
At the age of 30, Neil
Ellis has been diagnosed with ADHD. It's not been
easy but he's now turned it from a problem into a
positive.
Sponsorship
is a Two Way Street
We are now in the thick of the show
season, and we think it's worth a gentle reminder to
thank those companies that support our large and
small, UK and international shows by supporting
them.
48 Hour
Challenge
A number of
people from the agility and flyball worlds have come together to raise money for
Motor Neurone Disease Association in memory of two friends who have recently
lost their fight with MND.
Course
Design & Build
KC and international judge Sally Jones has some constructive suggestions for
making the life of judges easier and better.
Agilitynet FB
The number of members has
just reached 30,000, making us (probably) the largest agility FB site in the UK. Thank you to
each and every one of you for your support and making it something so positive.
Ag.Ch. Dogs
So far this year, five dogs have been made up to Agility Champion. Thank you Jean Tuck for your unswerving help in
keeping this page up to date.
Senior Agility League
2024
316
people
have added points to the Senior Agility League.
You can claim points form 23rd December 2023 to 22nd December 2024. If you are 55+ years or over,
you can join the fun of the 2024.
Home
Use Photobiomodulation
Photobiomodulation, the silent treatment, helped Trish Helme's WCS Epic get back to
Agility and the active life they both
loved. Their massage therapist Sarah Darling explains what she did to get Epic
back in the ring.
IFCS
World Champs 2024
This
year the IFCS World Agility Championships were held in
France between 1st - 5th May. Thirteen countries were there to compete
over the five days in Individual and Team events. GB took a full team of
30 dogs and handlers from a mix of heights, And didn't they do well. Amy Bennett
reports.
Judging
a la 2024
Judge Selena Bray asks competitors to
show more
respect for the person in the middle of the ring. It can be a difficult
and exhausting job. And we could
not do our shows without them!
Naylor
Agility Challenge
The
results are in for the first two heats at North Somerset and Worcester.
There's still time to enter the July and August heats so
why not try to qualify for
the final in September.
In
Memory
Shocked and saddened
to learn of the death of Kathrin Tasker after a long and
debilitating illness. She has left a long standing legacy. Tributes from
Debbie Palmer and Hege Hurdwell.
Your
Pack Holiday
If you've ever gone on
holiday with more that two or more dogs, you'll know how
hard it was to find a truly multi-dog welcoming cottage. If
so, you'll want to read Gail Adam's guide to what to
look for when booking.
Brags & Anti-Brags
Can you top these achievements?
- By the end of 2024, Doc Docherty will have completed 500
judging appointments. What a record!
- Who is putting on the most KC shows in one month in 2024?
You tell us...
A
Trainers Guide...
How to prepared your beginners for their first agility competition. Thank you to
Joanna Loomes and the Wellingborough instructors for sharing their ideas.
AGILITYNET STUFF
Judges A-List
There's been a lot of talk about judges and
courses over the past year. That's why we're updating our list of UK
judges to make it easier for show organisers to find the right judge for
the right class. If anyone is retiring from judging please let me
know, too.
Find a Club, Private Trainer or Show Organiser
A lot has happened these past few years. Is your entry up to
date? Free listings for private
trainers, show organisers and venues for hire,
too. Get in touch.
Show
Diary
There are more than 450 agility and hoopers 2024 and 2025 shows - large
and small, KC, A4A listed on the Agilitynet Show Diary. Show secretaries and
organisers, be sure to let everyone know your dates.
Rescue Page
There are some smashing dogs looking for active homes on
the Agilitynet Rescue page. We can accept any dog that would benefit from an
active home including rescues, private adoptions and foreign rescue dogs. It's another free service
for the agility community.
Flea Market
Look for pre-loved agility equipment, camping gear,
garden fencing, dog guards, caravans and even puppies under 6 months. You
can even place a Want advert if you are looking for something specific. Your
advert will remain live for 30 days and can be renewed until you find what yo
uare looking for.
Winning Out Certificates
The online
entry form for the 2024 Winning Out Certificates will be open at the end of the
year. Watch this space. Thanks you to David Elliott for his work on
the database.