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OCTOBER 2024
Photo: Simon Peachey
Agility Team GB Brings Home the Medals
from the FCI Worlds
Agility Team GB is celebrating a successful
week at the 2024 Agility World Championships (AWC), bringing home four medals
three Silver and one Bronze - across Team and Individual competitions. The World
Championships, which took place at Sentower Park, Belgium from 1st 6th
October, saw hundreds of handlers and dogs from 47 different countries competing
against 705 teams from across the globe.
The GB Team consisted of 21 dogs, including
reserves, who were selected following the try-out events held earlier in the
year at Dog Sports Derby.
Dalton Meredith and Clippy (Ag.Ch.
Fandabidozi Eclipse of Dust), won a Silver medal in the Intermediate Individual
competition, narrowly missing out on retaining his Gold medal from last year,
following a run-off with Polish competitor, Iwona Golab with SeeYA, after the
pair achieved the same overall result.
Another Silver was achieved in the Small
Individual competition by Martin Reid and his Shetland Sheepdog, Selfie (Ag.Ch.
Get It with Eager to Work.)
Also getting a Silver was the Large Team,
made up of four Border Collies, including Chris Kerton with Cop (Infinity
Runners Shanapu), Dave Munnings with Legacy (Ag,Ch. Comebyanaway Wot a Legacy),
Martin Reid with Shape (Ag.Ch. Lilhaze Spring Into Shape) and Naarah Cudd ywith
Lemon (Ag.Ch. Lilhaze Dark Pleasure).
A Bronze medal was also awarded to Naarah
Cuddy and Lemon in the Large Individual competition.
Agility Team GB Manager, Greg Derrett
said, 'The management team is thrilled with the performances from this year'
s team. This group of handlers have had a phenomenal year, topping the medal
tables at the EO (European Open Championships), followed by these top
achievements here. GB now has partnerships in contention for medals in all
heights, and it' s very pleasing that all heights have contributed to both
competition's medal haul.'
Peter Roy, Managing Director of The
Nutriment Company, said, 'On behalf of Natural Instinct, we' d like to
congratulate Agility Team GB on bringing home four medals at the Agility
World Championships this year. It has been an impressive year for the
Agility Team, and we are so proud to sponsor this fantastic group dogs and
handlers!'
Daniel Millwood, owner of SWAG K9,
added, 'Wow! What an amazing event! The agility at the World Championship's
this year was such a high standard. With so many 'nearly' runs as well as
the perfectly executed ones, Team GB looked really good out there. Well done
to the Large Team coming home with Silver and to Naarah, Martin and Dalton -
all getting overall medals at their respective heights. We look forward to
continuing supporting the team alongside The Kennel Club in 2025.
The 2025 FCI Agility World Championships
will be held in Kalmar, Sweden from 17th 21st September 2025.
Agility Team GB is supported by The Kennel
Club, Natural Instinct, SWAG K9, Galican and Dog Sports Derby.
Full results of the Championships can be
found at:
awc2024agility.be/
New Shows on the Horizon
New show organiser Horizon Agility is
launching a new series of independent agility shows in South Norfolk.
Kirsten Cutler said, 'Our mission is to
create a fun environment that values all competitors, Judges and helpers and
to promotes the enjoyment of agility in an inclusive and positive way. Our
business may be new, but we are seasoned show organisers and are looking to
fill a gap in the local agility competition circuit. A show that is not run
for profit, but is put on simply because we love running shows.'
Here's what they can offer:-
-
A great day out with generous awards for
those wishing to run for competition
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A fantastic opportunity for seasoned
competitors who are looking to train in the ring - NFC runs with generous
time allowances
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Support for new entrants to our hobby
we can talk you through how a show works' and answer all of your
questions during the day
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A relaxed, friendly and welcoming
atmosphere
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Capped entry numbers to ensure the shows
remain small, the Judges are not overstretched and that you get to be home
at a reasonable hour
The first Horizon schedule will be out before the end of the
year, but if you have any questions in the meantime,
email for more informaiton.
3rd October 2024
GB Agility Team at the AWC
Good luck to all the Agility Team GB handlers and dogs who have chosen to
represent Great Britain at the FCI Agility World Championships at Sentower
Park in Belgium, a state of the art equestrian centre in Belgium where the
Junior (JOAWC) and Senior Open Agility World (SOAWC)
Championships were held earlier this year.
For people who like stats, its a massive international show with 47 visiting
countries this year, 705 teams, 35 different breeds and 158 volunteers,
Large height
-
Chris Kerton with Infinity Runners
Shanapu (Cop) - T
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Dave Munnings with Ag.Ch.
Comebyanaway Wot a Legacy (Legacy) - I & T
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Martin Reid with Ag.Ch. Lilhaze
Spring into Shape (Shape) - I & T
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Naarah Cuddy with Ah.Ch. Lilhaze Dark
Pleasure (Lemon) - I & T
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Sara Bacon with Tynevermoor Secret
Trend (Trend) - I & Team Reserve
Intermediate height
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Dalton Meredith with Ag.Ch.
Fandabidozi Eclipse of Dust (Clippy) - I & T
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Dan Shaw with Comebyanaway Wild
Streak (Streak) - T
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Euan Paterson with Ag.Ch. Devongem
Quick Time (Crazee) - I & T
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Marita Ogilvie with Darleyfalls
Cryptic Enigma (Cicada) - I
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Michelle Waugh with Manicjax Summer
Dreams (Otto) - I & T
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Rachael Gilmour with Lalapaws Tantrum
and Tiaras (Tantrum) - I
Medium height
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Dalton Meredith with Ag.Ch.
Fandabidozi Munchykin Jive (Munchy) - I & T
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James Adams with Ag.Ch. Devongem Tiz
Gold Standard (Willow) - I & T
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Laura Chapman with Ag.Ch.
Leebeardream Come True (Endeavour) - I & Team Reserve
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Lily Dakin with Wavesong Honky Tonk
Blu (Scout) - T
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Stephanie Best with Z-Atomic Spice
Koryfej (Skedaddle) - T
Small height
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Jo Gleed with Devongem Classic
(Sinner) - T
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Katrina Hands with Ag.Ch. Set the
Pace of Summergarden (Sizzle) - T
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Lucy Conway with Mezonyx All In on
Black (Casino) - T
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Martin Reid with Ag.Ch. Get It with
Eager to Work (Selfie) - I & T
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Liz Naylor with Devongem Bright Skye
at Hornspike (Skye) - Travelling Reserve
I - Individual Run
T - Team Run
Results to follow.
1st October 2024
SEPTEMBER 2024
Why Kelluki B.A.R.K K9 Exists
The Kelluki Belgian Agility Renegade K9 (B.A.R.K
K9) was born out of a conversation between Grace and Alex Blackmore and Sharyn
Hall at a show where they wondered if they could do better.
They soon realised that they had very little
practical knowledge of how to plan and put on a show. Thankfully Sam Hatcher
from Kelluki came flying to their aid, offering to share her her wealth of
knowledge and allowing them to put on the show under Kelluki's KC license.
A couple of months down the line, the
Kelluki B.A.R.K K9 show is now open for entries. Venue sorted. Licences sorted.
Great kit sorted. And most importantly, amazing judges sorted.
Addington Equestrian has amazing facilities
with two huge indoor arenas and five outdoor arenas. The venue is capable of
running nine rings on well drained equestrian surfaces. There is good access,
loads of hard standing parking and an on-site cafe and bar. What more could you
ask for?
So why are they
doing this?
They are running this show to raise funds to send Belgian Shepherd
agility team(s) to the FMBB World Championships in future especially as the
current World Champion, Helen Postle and Vesper are from the UK.
The organisers said. 'We hope that the
show is a success. So the rest is down to the agility community. We believe
that we' ve laid down some great foundations and hope that everyone enjoys
the show.'
The first Kelluki B.A.R.K K9 Open Agility
Show will take place on 23rd-24th November. The schedule can be found on the
Agilitynet Show Diary
AUGUST 2024
The Draiocht Agility Launches New Buddy Scheme
For their upcoming shows, Irish
show organiser Draiocht Agility Shows has created a new buddy scheme to ensure a
welcoming environment for new competitors in the agility community. Those who
sign up will be paired with an experienced competitor to show them the ropes and
get them through their first competition. This may include helping with course
walking, general rules and the etiquette of Kennel Club shows etc.
This is a completely free
service to new competitors as well as any inexperienced handlers wishing to
brush up on their show skills. Whenever possible, Juniors will be paired off
with fellow junior mentors so all ages are welcome to participate.
To sign up for the scheme, just
fill in this form. After
you've entered your first competition, just send an email to let the organisers
know so they can then link you with one of their experienced competitors to make
the day go smoothly.
Mentors and experienced
handlers are providing this service on a voluntary basis. They are free to opt
out of the process at any time. This is a one day commitment. To ensure nothing
clashes to impact upon your day competing with your own dog, you will be paired
with someone of a different height.
Please note you do not have to
be a certain grade to be a mentor, just as long as you are comfortable with the
competition process. If you are interested in volunteering your time,
please fill out this link
below. Feel free to contact Draiocht with any questions!
27th August 2024
Credit: Yulia Titovets
KC Celebrates Another Successful International Festival
The Kennel Club International Agility
Festival (KCIAF) concluded four exciting days of agility excellence on Sunday,
11th August 2024. The festival saw thousands of dogs and their handlers, from
across the UK and all over the world, compete in over 200 competitions at
Rutland Showground, Oakham.
The festival, supported by Skinner's,
welcomed dogs of every size, shape and breed, to take part in competitions
across four size categories, 18 rings and 200 classes. Competitors displayed
high levels of skill and training, navigating through courses with various
obstacles including hurdles, poles, tunnels and more.
Competition was tough, and some top dogs and
their handlers are now celebrating qualifying for London Arena agility events at
the London International Horse Show in December, while others are heading to the
world's greatest dog show Crufts in March 2025.
Catherine Guiver, Head of Events at The
Kennel Club said, 'Congratulations to all the winners at this year's
International Agility Festival! We were so impressed by the talent displayed
and we look forward to seeing many of them return to further competitions at
Crufts and the London International Horse Show. And well done to all the
dogs and handlers that have competed and shown great skill and confidence in
the rings over the last four days.'
The top three placings in each of the main
competitions at the festival were as follows:-
Kennel Club British Open
Final
Large Kennel Club
British Open Final
- 1st Pia Glover
with Soldaze Dark Side of the Moon (Sushi)
- 2nd Jen Slade
with That's Why as Bold as Brass (Brokkoli)
- 3rd Lindsey
Lightowler with Breewhych Days Future Past (Havok)
Intermediate Kennel
Club British Open Final
- 1st Jen Slade
with Ag.Ch. Dare to Dream It Must Be Fate (Fate)
- 2nd Steve Seale
with Devongem Try Fleck (Flec)
- 3rd Georgina
Baker with Fandabidozi Extra Of Dust (Extra)
Medium Kennel Club
British Open Final
- 1st Maria
Ljungdahl with Sandvretens Bojan (Bojan)
- 2nd Maria
Ljungdahl with Hammarstigen's Mac Beltra (Limpan)
- 3rd Jamie Wright
with Dream On Dexter AW(G) (Dexter)
Small Kennel Club
British Open Final
- 1st Maria Campoy
Ortiz with Samba De Bruccan (Samba)
- 2nd Adam Watson
with Cooper The Girl AW(D) (Cooper)
- 3rd Angela
Williams with Venexia Luna Eclipse (Boo)
Kennel Club
Championship Finals
With 1st place in each height category qualifying for Crufts)
Large Kennel Club Championship Final
- 1st Sarah Young
with Darleyfalls Fairy Tail (Delicious)
- 2nd Dalton
Meredith with Ag.Ch. Fandabidozi Eclipse of Dust (Eclipse)
- 3rd Sara Bacon
with Bizzyberry Blissful Dream (Bliss)
Intermediate Kennel
Club Championship Final
- 1st Chris Kerton
with Poughkeepsie The Funky Duck (Funky Duck)
- 2nd Jen Slade
with Ag.Ch. Dare to Dream It Must Be Fate (Fate)
- 3rd Naomi Read
with Classic Firefly (Fly)
Medium Kennel Club
Championship Final
- 1st Dalton
Meredith with Ag.Ch. Fandabidozi Munchykin Jive (Munchy)
- 2nd Liz Carpenter
with Ag.Ch. Moseleywood Winnie AW/P (Winnie)
- 3rd Laura Warwick
with Midnight Bloom AW/G (Blossom)
Small Kennel Club
Championship Final
- 1st Julie Bishop
with Hunbart Blue Star Dancer (Blue)
- 2nd Tamsin
Harris-Bryant with Earl's Sweet Acceleration (Axl)
- 3rd Rachel Ward
with Blazecroft Midnight Akemi (Nimbus)
Kennel Club Starters Cup Semi-Final
With the top six in
each height category qualifying for London Arena agility events at The London
International Horse Show
Large Kennel Club
Starters Cup Semi-Final
- 1st Amy Bennett
with Wynwich Waves of Craziness (Nutella Daniella)
- 2nd Gray
Apostolou with The Larking Lion Leo (Leo)
- 3rd Janet
Melville with Stormbeck Calypso (Caly)
Intermediate Kennel
Club Starters Cup Semi-Final
- 1st Lily Hayward
with Naledi Catch My Drift (Drift)
- 2nd Rob Morley
with A Rhapsody In Red (Rush)
- 3rd Kesia
Guillery with Liskarn Catherine Wheel (Koro)
Medium Kennel Club
Starters Cup Semi-Final
- 1st Chloe Brown
with Licosateria Lyte Dynamite (Flare)
- 2nd Michθle
Taffijn-Du Boiswith Licosateria Frankie Goes to Amsterdam (Frankie
Valentine)
- 3rd Brian Hair
with Devongem Shadow Chaser (Sonic)
Small Kennel Club
Starters Cup Semi-Final
- 1st Julie Bishop
with Flashablue Girl on Fire (Belle)
- 2nd
Cathrine Sondergaard with Arwen Della Linea Dei Pensieri (Pura Vida)
- 3rd Sarah McLean
with Soxnizz Twix of Fate (Twix)
Kennel Club Novice
Cup Semi-Final
With the top six in each height category qualifying for Crufts)
Large Kennel Club
Novice Cup Semi-Final
- 1st Harriet
Harding with Play With Madness Mai Tai (Zero)
- 2nd Laura Beevors
with Ivormyth Peak Call The Chief (Chief)
- 3rd Rory Tidmarsh
with My Bob Rockett Sox (Bob)
Intermediate Kennel
Club Novice Cup Semi-Final
- 1st Georgina
Baker with Fandabidozi Funky Music (Music)
- 2nd Kirsty
Armitstead with Infinity Runners Cuba'n Sunrise (Cuba)
- 3rd Brian
McDougall with Gaunyersel Careless Wispa (Wispa)
Medium Club Novice Cup
Semi-Final
- 1st Liz Naylor
with Breckmarsh Repeat After Me At Hornspike (Echo)
- 2nd Megan Huggins
with Lavacious Lola (Lola)
- 3rd Pam Jeffery
with Bolly Knickers (Bolly Knickers)
Small Club Novice Cup
Semi-Final
- 1st Sarah
Paterson with Devongem Juniper (Weasel)
- 2nd Lauren
Langman with Devongem Stay Wild (Wild)
- 3rd Demi Wright
with Kiss My Dust (Shelby)
Ben Skinner of Skinner's said, 'A
huge congratulations to each of the winners and participants of The Kennel
Club International Agility Festival. It is a pleasure to see all these
amazing dogs and their owners take part in the competitions we are always
proud to sponsor this wonderful event. It is inspiring to see the dedication
and skill demonstrated at these events. Everyone who has taken part should
be very proud of their achievements in the ring.'
For more information on The Kennel Club
International Agility Festival, please visit
thekennelclub.org.uk/IAF
Find the full list of results at
agilityplaza.com/results
It's the End of the Woodside Christmas Era
It is with a heavy heart that Woodside DAC has taken the
decision that they will no longer be running their popular Christmas
show.
They said, 'We would like to thank the
agility community for their support over the last 30 years and look forward
to seeing you at our show in May 2025.'
9th August 2024
GB Celebrates Success in
European Open
The Kennel Club would
like to congratulate Agility Team GB on their success at the FCI's European Open
Agility Championships which concluded this weekend and saw the team win a total
of six medals including one Gold. The European Open Agility Championships were
held in the UK for the first time, hosted by The Kennel Club, at Dallas Burston
Polo Club in Southam,
Agility Team GB,
chosen following the two try out days held at Dog Sports, Derby, competed over
three days with handlers and their dogs showing an impressive level of skill
across both team and individual competitions. This was also the first
Championship event in history that Team GB achieved three medals in the Team
finals.
Medals were won in the following competitions:-
Gold medals:
Silver medals:
Bronze medals:
-
Euan Paterson
with Ag.Ch. Devongem Quick Time (Crazee) retained their Bronze (also won in
2023) in the Intermediate Individual competition
-
Team GB Time for
Tea in the Small Team finals The first Small Team medal for Team GB
included Jo Gleed with Devongem Classic (Sinner), Karen Boardman with
Devongem Tiz Unbeatable (Robyn), Laura Farrow with Quinlent Dubplate Special
(Dubs)and and Liz Naylor withand Devongem Bright Skye at Hornspike
-
Team GB Remake in
the Medium Team finals, securing a medal for the third consecutive year. The
team was comprised of Dalton Meredith with Ag.Ch. Fandabidozi Munchykin Jive
(Munchy), James Adams with Ag.Ch. Devongem Tiz Gold Standard (Willow), Lily
Dakin with Wavesong Honky Tonk Blu (Scout) and Stephanie Best and Z-Atomic
Spice Koryfej (Skedaddle)
-
Team GB Place
Your Bets in the Large Team finals. The team was comprised of Chris Kerton
with Infinity Runners Shanapu (Cop); Dave Munnings with Ag.Ch. Comebyanaway
Wot a Legacy (Legacy), Martin Reid with Ag.Ch. Lilhaze Spring Into Shape
(Shape) and Naarah Cuddy with Ag.Ch. Lilhaze Dark Pleasure (Lemon)
Place wins were also achieved in the
following competitions:-
-
1st Intermediate
Individual Jumping - Euan Paterson with Ag.Ch. Devongem Quick Time (Crazee)
-
1st Small
Individual Agility Martin Reid with Get It With Eager to Work (Selfie)
-
2nd Medium Team
Agility GB New Endeavour to Win
-
2nd Medium
Individual Agility James Adams with Devongem Tiz Gold Standard (Willow)
-
3rd Medium Team
Jumping GB Remake 3rd Medium Individual Jumping - James Adams with
Devongem Tiz Gold Standard (Willow) James and Willow have now won six medals
for Team GB which is more than any other partnership in Team GB's history.
Agility Team GB is supported by The
Kennel Club, Natural Instinct, South West Agility Goods, Dog Sports Derby and
Galican.
Agility Team GB Manager, Greg Derrett,
commented, 'Competing on home soil added a little extra pressure this year
on our handlers to perform and I am thrilled with the results they achieved
while representing Great Britain at this year's European Open Championships!
Winning so many of medals, from all four heights and in both the individual
and team events, shows the depth of talent we have in British Agility.
In 21 years, GB as a whole won 34
medals. In two years and three weeks, this team smashed that record with an
incredible 41 medals! Martin Reid and Selfie retained his EO
Championship title and James Adams and the incredible Willow won their 6th
medal, a new record for any GB partnership. Well done to every member of the
team. You all contributed to the success.'
A spokesperson from sponsor Natural
Instinct said, 'Natural Instinct is proud to sponsor Agility Team GB and we
congratulate the team on their fantastic success at the European Open
Championships. We are extremely proud of all those who competed. Well done
to all! To quote Baddiel ahnd Skinner, Agility Team GB brought it home in
2024.
Daniel Millwood, owner of SWAG K9
said, 'The European Open 2024 was our first time being able to watch Agility
Team GB live at a major championship and they didn't disappoint! We
witnessed some amazing runs, giving great results, and some of those very
nearly runs that show what an exciting future Team GB has! SWAG K9 is proud
to have been there to support the event and we look forward to continuing
our support of Team GB.'
The European Open was
sponsored by Agria Pet Insurance, with
additional support from Galican, South West Agility Goods and 4 Legged Flix.
For more information, visit:
eo2024.co.uk
More information about Agility Team GB
can be found on The Kennel Club website:
thekennelclub.org.uk/agilityteamgb
6th August 2024
Southam Show Area Changed
Due to the **Willoughby Park's owners
continued drive to improve their venue, they are doing ground improvements to
usual Southam DTC show field.
On Facebook, the Southam show team
said. 'This is great news for future shows, but they will not be completed
in time for this year's September event.
'After meeting with the owners,
we have secured two other fields on site for our show this year. This means
the layout will be a little different to usual, but it does also offer
advantages, specifically, there will be good ground to run on, it's a
shorter drive in, has a larger exercise area and competitors will be
closer to the onsite showers and bar! It also means it can take in some more
campers from the waiting list.
'We do appreciate this layout may not
suit everyone, so as we still have over a week to closing date you can make
amendments to your entries.'
** Formerly Onley
Equestrian Grounds
2nd August 2024
JULY 2024
YKC Agility Team GB Secures Success at
JOAWC
The Young
Kennel Club (YKC) Agility Team GB is celebrating a successful weekend, after
winning one Gold, two Silver and three Bronze medals at the Junior Open Agility
World Championships (JOAWC) which were held at Sentower Park, Belgium between
19th-21th July 2024.
Leading the
accolades was 16-year-old Mia Steedman and her Border Collie, Lorramia English
Rose (Rosie) who retained their Gold medal from the 2023 Championships by
winning the Under 19 Intermediate Individual competition.
Other
medals were won in the following competitions.
Silver
-
Isabella Twigg (13) with Roo Star of
Ainmhithe (Roo) - Under 15 Large Individual competition
-
Large GB Yellow Team including Jessica
Keegans (10) with Cardueae Veroni of Vogelaar (Clover), Olivia White (15)
with Isilme Mocha Monkey (Mocha), Max Glover (17) with Soldaze One Summer
Dream (Pink)
-
Rebecca Chuter-Smith (17) with Lookylooky
Just Do It (Nike)
Bronze
-
Max Glover (17) with Soldaze One Summer
Dream (Pink)- Under 19 Large Individual competition
-
Isabella Taylor (11) with her
Staffordshire Bull Terrier, Javawolf Right Kind of Wrong (Hatti) - Under 12
Small Individual competition
-
Medium GB Blue Team including Amy Langman
(17) with Done And Busted (Buster), Demi Wright (18) with Magic Dream
Charmer at Magilitas (GT), Max Glover (17) with Maximus Silvestris (Woody)
and Taylor Lyon (16) with Rohamki Taylor Made (Elliott)
The team also achieved nine class
podiums. Full results can be found by visiting
joawc2024agility.be.
Agility
Team GB Manager, Greg Derrett, said of the team's achievement, '2024 has
been a fantastic year for the Junior team and I am exceptionally proud of
the team as a whole. The medal tally is a real testament to their dedication
and cohesion as a team. I am excited to see what this group can go on to
achieve not only in next year's Junior World Championships, but also as they
progress into the adult teams.'
Phil
Keen, Managing Director of Natural Instinct, sponsor of YKC Agility Team GB,
said, 'Natural Instinct are proud to sponsor YKC Agility Team GB and we
congratulate the team on their fantastic success at the Junior Open Agility
World Championships this weekend. We are extremely proud of all those who
competed. Well done to all!.'
Daniel
Millwood, owner of SWAG K9 added, 'It was great to see all the amazing
results coming in over the weekend. The Junior Agility Team GB handlers
really showed the world what they can do. Well done to all of you for your
hard work.'
YKC Agility
Team GB is sponsored by The Kennel Club, Natural Instinct, SWAG K9, Dog Sports
Derby and Galican. The coaching team consisted of Greg Derrett (Team Manager),
Anthony Clarke (Team Coach), Victoria Fraser (Team Vet), Ann Roberts
(Safeguarding and Support Officer), and Tina Davies (Results Analyst).
Further
details on the YKC Agility Team GB can be found by visiting
thekennelclub.org.uk/agilityteamgb and full results from the Junior Open
Agility World Championship can be found by visiting
joawc2024agility.be
Parents of
young dog lovers (aged between 6-24) who may be interested in becoming a member
of the Young Kennel Club should visit
thekennelclub.org.uk/ykc for more information.
25th July
2024
Seniors Secure Medals at SOAWC
The Kennel
Club congratulates the Senior Agility Team GB on their success at the first
Senior Open Agility World Championships (SOAWC) in Opglabbeek, Belgium over the
weekend of 19th 21st July, which took place alongside the Junior Open Agility
World Championships (JOAWC).
The Senior
Agility Team GB competed over three days at the Championships, with handlers and
their dogs showing an impressive level of skills across both team and individual
competitions where they won a total of three overall medals.
Jason
Smawfield-Huby made history by becoming the first ever Over 55 World Champion in
the Small category.
Medals were
won in the following competitions:-
Gold medals
-
Jason
Smawfield-Huby with his Miniature Poodle Cotton Candy Sunshine (Hope) in the
Over 55 Combined (Agility/Jumping) - Small
Silver medals
Bronze medals
There was
also further success for the team, with the following placings in individual
competitions:-
1st place
2nd place
-
Steven
Seale with his Border Collie Devongem Try Fleck (Flec) in the Over 65
Agility Intermediate
-
GB Don't
Stop Me Now in the Senior Team Jumping Small competition, consisting of
Marc Wingate-Wynne with his Shetland Sheepdog, Ag.Ch. Obay Thatz
Entertainment (Snazzy), Jason Smawfield-Huby and his Miniature Poodle,
Cotton Candy Sunshine (Hope), John Clayton his Parson Russell Terrier,
Pacolito Takes Two (Elsie) and Alan Bray and his Working Cocker Spaniel,
Ag.Ch. Devongem Fire Starter at Upanovatigers (Ticita)
3rd place:
- Alan
Wildman with his Border Collie Ag.Ch. Chikaramor Kynda Amazyng (Zyng) in the
Over 55 Agility Intermediate
- Alayne Lamerton with her Border
Collie Fandabidozi Arise Sir Wish (Swish) in the Over 65 Jumping Large
4th place
-
Bill
Chaffe with his Crossbreed dog Denizon Doris (Doris) in the - Over 65
Combined (Jumping/Agility) Medium
-
Alayne
Lamerton with her Border Collie Fandabidozi Star Light (Dust) - Over 65
Jumping Medium
Senior Agility Team GB Manager, Jackie
Gardner commented, 'It has been an honour and a privilege to be Team Manager
for the first ever GB Senior Open Agility World Championships team. We did
not have a lot of time to get everything organised, but with the support of
our sponsors and my support team of Lisa Harvey, Susannah Chalmers,
Bernadette Bay, Carole Stapley and Alison Gayton, we made history, and I
think we have proved that our GB Seniors are amazing world-class competitors,
who are looking forward to taking on the world again next year in Abrante,
Portugal.
To all of
my GB SOAWC team, you are all amazing.'
In addition
to being supported by The Kennel Club, Senior Agility Team GB is also kindly
sponsored by Dog Sports Derby, Galican UK, Agility Plaza, Norton Rosettes Paws
Trading, Crystal Vision, MPH Sports, Better Dog, Dog Box UK and Weslo Agility
Academy.
Further
information on the Senior Open Agility World Championships and results are
available at:
joawc2024agility.be/soawc/
Top European Championship Comes to the
UK
The Kennel Club is preparing to host welcome over 700 dogs from
30 countries to the prestigious FCIs European Open Agility Championships, which
is being held in the UK for the first time between 14th-17th August at Dallas
Burston Polo Club in Southam. (Warks)
The UK will be
represented by The Kennel Club Agility Team GB. Other countries attending
include: Austria, Belgium,
Brazil, Canada, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany,
Great Britain, Greece, Hungary, Republic of Ireland, Italy, Japan, Lithuania,
Luxembourg, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain,
Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand and The Netherlands.
Helen
Kerfoot, spokesperson for The Kennel Club said, 'The European Open Agility
Championships showcases the very best of agility, with some of the most
talented dogs and handlers from all over Europe. We are therefore honoured
to be hosting such a prestigious competition, and to be welcoming so many
skilled agility stars. Agility is a fantastic activity to take part in with
your dog. It helps to keep both dog and handler active, as well as
strengthening the bond between the pair.'
Janet
Hughes, Commercial Director at Agria Pet Insurance added, 'We are proud to
be sponsoring the European Open Agility Championships, as it is hosted in
the UK for the first time. The competition will host dogs and handlers who
are at the very highest level in agility, so we are in for an exciting few
days. We would like to wish all those competing the very best of luck.'
The FCI Euro Championships is sponsored by Agria Pet Insurance,
Galican, South West Agility Goods and 4 Legged Flix.
More information about the European Open Agility Championships
can be found by visiting
EO2024.co.uk.
Further details on The Kennel Club Agility Team GB can be found
by visiting
thekennelclub.org.uk/agilityteamgb
18th July
2024
Photo:
Yulia Titovets
KCIAF Advanced Traffic Alert
The Kennel Club
International Agility Festival will return to Rutland Showground next month, for
a fourth consecutive year. Held from 8-11 August 2024, thousands of dogs and
owners, from the UK and abroad, will compete across all four days of the
festival, which is supported by Skinner's.
The Kennel Club
will be welcoming dogs of any size, shape and breed to compete, with more than
2,000 handlers and their dogs, from 14 countries, ready to put their best paw
forward at the renowned agility competition. The festival will see competitions
across four dog size categories (small, medium, intermediate and large), 18
rings and 200 classes, giving competitors and their dogs from all over the
world, both novice and professional, a chance to compete.
Whilst entries
for competing in the 2024 International Agility Festival have now closed,
spectators, and their dogs, are still encouraged to soak up the atmosphere and
enjoy the world-class displays of this skilled and competitive discipline for
free, with no advanced booking required.
Peak traffic times around the KCIAF
are expected to be Wednesday, 7th August as competitors arrive for the event.
There are planned diversion routes affecting traffic from the North A46 and
Nottingham heading south to Oakham as well as traffic from the south heading
north and traffic from Melton Mowbray. There is also a partial closure of the
A406 Burton Road, but the A606 Nottingham Road in and out of Melton Mowbray will
remain open to the north. Drivers are advised to allow extra time for journeys
as roads around the showground will be busier during peak times. More details on
local closures can be found by visiting leicestershire.gov.uk/roads-and-travel.
Catherine
Guiver, Head of Events at The Kennel Club said, 'We are delighted to be
welcoming competitors from all over the world, to the International Agility
Festival. Whether you are just starting out in agility, or a seasoned
professional, there is a competition for everyone, with a fantastic
atmosphere both in and out of the competition rings.
We would
like to thank Skinner's for their ongoing support as well as Rutland
Showground for hosting this event for a fourth year, and of course the local
residents for welcoming everyone back to the area.'
More information about The Kennel
Club International Agility Festival can be found at: thekennelclub.org.uk/iaf
or via The Kennel Club's dedicated Facebook page:
facebook.com/groups/agility.news.thekennelclubuk/.
For spectators interested in attending, no advance booking is required, though a
small £5 parking fee will need to be paid on arrival, and visiting dogs will
need to be signed in on the day.
A specially-made video for owners
interested in getting started in agility with their dog can be found at
thekennelclub.org.uk/newtoagility.
JUNE
2024
CSJ Agility Open Changes Hands
Anthony Clarke Has announced that he
will be taking over the ownership and running of the The CSJ Open. 2025 will
bring some exciting changes to the show, the first of which will see the event
move to Onley Grounds Equestrian centre from the 19th 22nd June 2025.
The venue change will allow all the
competition rings to be indoors, providing a consistent surface across all
rings. Additionally, external weather factors will no longer be a concern. Onley
will provide ample space for camping and space to exercise your dogs,
hardstanding parking and high-end facilities including a fantastic cafι,
restaurant, bar and viewing gallery.
Ant
said, 'I would like to take the opportunity to thank
Greg
and
Laura
Derrett and Vewcky Dixon
Becky
for all their hard work during the past seven years in developing the event
to the success it is today. I would also like to thank Ceri Rundle and CSJ
for their continued sponsorship during this transition and look forward to
working with you moving forward. We will be announcing further details over
the coming weeks on our official website and social media pages.
24th June 2024
UK Paragility Team 2024
Selection
This year's Paragility World Championship
Team (PAWC) has been chosen to represent the UK in Beja, Portugal from 4th to
8th September.
Team Manager Linda Croxford said, '
Unfortunately, due to the distance of the venue this year - which is 1,231
miles from Whitstable, Kent, the coach departure location, it was deemed too
far for many of our regular PAWC handlers. Therefore, this year we are
fielding a much smaller number of entrants but that does not in any way
mean we are not in with a chance!
As
you may well know from the success of these handlers and their dogs
competing regularly against you all at 'normal' UK shows, they are ready to
fly the flag for the UK. I would like to wish them all the best and I'm
sure I will be writing about the many podium places and medals they have
won.
I'm
pleased to announce that this year, we are welcoming a new member to the
team in Laura Mackay.'
If anyone is interested in joining the team
in 2025 please contact Linda for an application forms and any information you
require.
24th June 2024
Lydiard Becomes The Edge
Amy Lawson has announced that from now on Lydiard shows will be
called Edge Agility Shows. They will still be run at the beautiful Lydiard Park
and will be a mix of A4A, KC and possibly some independent shows.
Amy said, This gives me the opportunity to do other shows and
take them on the road too, if time, dates and venues allow!
The Edge introducing their first in-house qualifier which will be open to all
for handlers aged 60 and over on the day of the show. Dogs of all heights and
grades can be entered in Special Senior Agility and Jumping qualifier classes on
the day on Friday, 13th September 2024.
There will be a separate competitions for each height and course level will be
set at G4. Points from two classes will be combined and the top eight handlers
from each height will go through to the evening finals. classes for Junior ABCs
and an Open.
23rd June 2024
May 2024
Important Agility Vision Announcement
Alex Bailey, Agility Vision Show Secretary, made the
following statement on FB regarding their 3-day show at Airewas
Showground on 17th - 19th May.
If the forecast weather is going to hit our show this
weekend, the following will be implemented.
-
Due to the ground conditions in the camping area and the
expected rainfall, we will be camping as you arrive. If you are wanting to
camp with a friend, you must arrive together. There is no space to meet up
outside the venue, so please arrange to meet up in a lay-by before you get
here.
-
Once on site, please stay on site. There is a shop within
walking distance.
-
Temporary access mats will be used to reduce your speed on
the mats to avoid movement.
-
Please do not arrive before 14.00 hours, towing eye at the
ready.
The rings are good.
16th May 2024
Introducing the First Senior Agility Team GB
The
Kennel Club has announced its support of the first, and recently-selected,
Senior Agility Team GB set to compete at the Senior Agility Open World
Championships, taking place from 18th to 21st July 2024 in Opglabbeek, Belgium.
The successful handlers were selected after
a try-out event held on 28th April at Dog Sports Derby, team sponsor, which was
open to handlers aged 55 and over.
Team Manager Jackie Gardner commented,
'I would like to thank everyone who attended the Team GB Senior Open Agility
World Championship try-out day. Everyone made the day extremely enjoyable
and set such a high standard of competition. We had a tough job selecting
the team, but Paul Sensky, Susannah Chalmers and myself have all come to an
agreement and we feel that we have a very good team and are so excited for
the event in Belgium.
'Partnerships were firstly selected on
whether they had the skill sets required and the fantastic courses set by
our judge Tom Flynn really tested those skills. We then looked at whether
they could meet the MPS (metres per second) set and how they manage only
having a limited time course walking.'
Teams have been selected across dog height
categories: Small, Medium, Intermediate and Large, across two different age
categories, 55-65 years and 66+ years.
Small
Age category 55-65 years old
-
Jason Smawfield-Huby with Cotton
Candy Sunshine AW/D (Hope)
-
John Clayton with Pacolito Take
Two (Elsie)
-
Lee Harfield with Devongem
Rewrite the Stars (Fun)
-
Marc Wingate-Wynne with Obay
Thatz Entertainment (Snazzy)
-
Reserve Jason
Smawfield-Huby with Lillynn Copper Eclipse AW/G (Khloe)
Age category 66+ years old
-
Alan Bray with Ag.Ch. Devongem
Fire Starter at Upanovatiger (Ticita)
-
Aljeana Baddley with Skymara
Rockin Robin (Tilly)
-
Jayne Wilkinson with Adrival Just
William (Billy)
-
Marilyn Adams with Obay Thatz The
Truth (Ziji)
-
Reserve - Christine Hicks
with Devongem Double Decker (Decker)
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|
Medium
Age category 55-65 years old
-
Ande Smith with Bramleycott
Charleston (Gertie)
-
Laura Mackay with Weslo Lucy
Vamoosey AW/P (Lucy)
-
Stephanie Wilson-Astbury with
Agil a Tees Four Fun (Four)
-
Sue Midgley with Licosateria
Tangerina (Zephyra)
-
Reserve - Christine
Wingate-Wynne with Devongem Shes High on Life (Verdi)
-
Reserve Jacqui Wood with
Licosateria Bi Onic (Quiz)
Age category 66+ years old
-
Bellann Hollingbury with
Licosateria Sevile Sunrise (Finlay)
-
Bill Chaffe with Denizon Doris
(Doris)
-
Christine Hicks with Kenynten
Overtime (Bramble)
-
Peter Schofield with Tickle My
Tum AW/G (Lola)
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|
Intermediate
Age category 55-65 years old
-
Alan Wildman with Ag.Ch.
Chikaramor Kynda Amazyng (Zyng)
-
Ande Smith with Mr Jonty Foxtrot
(Jonty)
-
Julie Dowle with Tanqaru Page
Three Girl (Titserlina)
-
Steve Seale with Devongem Try
Fleck (Flec)
Age category 66+ years old
-
Alan Flynn with It's All About
Star (Star)
-
Alayne Lamerton with Fandabidozi
Star Light (Dust)
-
Fran Walton with Freyasway
Tobermory Meg (Megalina)
-
Pauline Weston with Bobby Blue of
Ainmhithe (Bobby)
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|
Large
Age category 55-65 years old
-
Anne Murray with Wing And A Prayer With Jinx (Jinx)
-
Jenny Barr with Darleyfalls New Year Dancer (Darcy)
-
Karen Marriott with Comebyanaway Guess What (Clue)
-
Michael Harrison with Gaia Beck Beauty AW/D (Gaia)
-
Reserve - Steve Seale with Devongem Be Ballistic (Be B)
Age category 66+ years old
-
Alan Bray with Ag.Ch. Devongem Blade Runner at Upanovatiger (Ticket)
-
Alayne Lamerton with Fandabidozi Arise Sir Wish (Swish)
-
Kate Fowler with Vogelaar Dunn And Dusted AW/S (Promise)
-
Trevor Shelswell with Clatterhack What the Fluke (Fluke)
-
Reserve - Carole Stapley with Gaunyersel My Remedy Star AW/B
(Remedy)
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|
The Kennel Club congratulates all the
handlers who have been selected to represent the first cohort of Senior
Agility Team GB this year. In addition to being supported by The Kennel Club,
the team is also kindly supported by Dog Sports Derby, Galican UK, Agility
Plaza, Norton Rosettes, Paws Trading and Crystal Vision.
Further information on the Senior Agility
World Championships is available at:
https://soawc2024agility.be/
Photos: Lisa Harvey / Pawsoffthefloor
Photography
SKC Show Parking Price Rise
The
Scottish Kennel Club is disappointed to announce that, due to circumstances
beyond our control and despite prolonged negotiations, the Royal Highland
Showground has made a decision to increase their car parking charges from
£5.00 to £10.00 per vehicle per day for all events held at their venue including
the SKC Premier & Championship Agility Show on 18th-19th May. This charge
relates to the car park outside of the showground.
This car
park has always been operated solely by Royal Highland Showground and SKC does
not receive any income from this charges. Payment by card is preferred on the
but cash will still be accepted.
SKC
hopes this change will not prevent competitors from having an enjoyable show.
April 2024
SWAT Team Sprint
2024 Off to a Fast Start
The new SWAT Team Sprint 2024 has
got off to a great start with the first two heats at Wessex and
Wallingford shows which were a huge success. The entries have far
exceeded expectations!
Courses were designed to be fast
flowing with no weaves, a baton exchange and separate height categories.
Toni Davis
said, ' Our main aim was simply to create a fun event that was
accessible to as many people as possible and introduce the chaos of
'Team's to a new generation. As such we have clarified rules and
particular situations as we have gone along. We could never have
foreseen some of the more unusual queries we have had!
'We have
therefore done an updated version of the rules to include all the
queries we have had on our Facebook page as well as face to face. This
can be found on the SWAT website as well as the FB page.
'Due to
the high numbers that the event has attracted, we have had to make a
change to the finals as we will never get through all the qualifying
teams in one evening.
'We will,
therefore, run the Finals during the day - still on Saturday, 3rd August
2024 but starting at 10:00 am. The top two teams from each height will
then compete again in a Grand Final in the evening.
'I want to
thank all the clubs who have supported us in setting up this event, and
all the judges and competitors who have made it such a success. The
atmosphere ringside is amazing and demonstrates exactly what agility is
about - healthy competition, fun with friends and lots of laughter!'
Congratulations to all the
qualifying teams so far.
Wessex Show winners
-
Large Team - Epic Ladies
-
Intermediate Team - Empawsium Murder
on the Dance Floor
-
Medium Team - Impossidoodles
-
Small Team - Small but Not
Mighty
Wallingford Show winners
-
Large Team - Merles on a Mission
-
Intermediate Team - Wallies with
Collies
-
Medium Team - Impossidoodles
-
Small Team - Masters of Mayhem
Other heats include:
- Blackdown AC - 11th - 12th May
- SWAT - 25th - 27th May
- Wye Valley - 1st - 2nd June
- DBDT - 16th June
- Cornwall AC - 11th = 14th July
- Colchester DAC - 26th - 28th July
- SWAT - 2nd August
Keep up to date with all all the
Team Sprint news and upcoming courses,
Sign
up to our mailing list here
SWAT - Somerset West Agility
Training |
Large Epic Ladies |
Intermediate: Empawsium Murder
on the Dance Floor |
Medium Impossidoodles |
Small Small But Not Mighty |
Synergy
Agility Announces First Show
Synergy Agility has released news of a new KC show for Easter
2025. It will be run by an experienced KC show team, based in the Midlands and
held at Willoughby Park, formerly known as Onley Grounds Equestrian Centre
Complex, nr. Rugby (CV23 8AJ.) Agility Plaza will be doing the show processing.
Amy Gandy said, 'We are hoping it will be a fun, welcoming
all-inclusive show environment. We have called it Synergy because our aim is
to celebrate the partnership of dog and handler.'
For
updates and more information, please join the
FaceBook
group and share amongst your friends.
Weald Agility at the Heathfield Show
The Weald Agility Group is celebrating the
5th year that they have been been invited to hold an independent agility show at
the prestigious Heathfield Agricultural Show, an annual one day agricultural
show based in the heart of the Wealden countryside. (East Sussex)
The show promises loverly courses in a fun
atmosphere. Training will be permitted in the ring allowed with toys but no
treats. Grades 1-5. Higher grades NFC. Dogs from 16 months.
Show Secretary Nichola Willey said, 'If
you are looking for a fun day out and some agility too, this is a fantastic
family day out with numerous events including equine shows, livestock
classes, farmers markets, food hall, arts and crafts. There will be many
trade stands along with our own agility show. Entry to the agility show
entry gets you free entry to the Heathfield Show.
Closing date is 15th May 2024.
Links to the schedule and further
information in the Show Diary.
Senior Open Agility
World Championships
The FCI
has announced that it would be adding a new Senior Open Agility World Championship
(SOAWC)
competition in 2024 for handlers over the age of 55 to their prestigious events, based on a similar format to
Junior Open Agility World Championships (JOAWC.) It will be split into two age categories: 55 to 65 and 66 plus
and held from the 18th to 21st July, in Sentower Park, Belgium, alongside the JOAWC.
The Kennel
Club has names experienced competitor and judge Jackie Gardener as Team Manager
with Susannah Chalmers as her Assistant Manager. Also travelling to Belgium will
be team photographer Lisa Harvey of Paws
Off the Floor.
Jackie said, ' As soon as I heard about this event, I contacted the Kennel Club
to ask if GB could send a team as only teams authorised by their own country's
kennel clubs are allowed to enter. On a personal level,
I was excited about this competition as I have a
very good young dog, and I wanted the opportunity to compete on the world stage
once again so I assumed that others would feel the same way. My only
disappointment is that being team manager means I can't compete with my own
dog in this competition, but I will get great pleasure from building a team
and helping them succeed.
'My first official job was to organise a tryout competition which
takes place on the 28th April at Dog Sports Derby Venue. At the tryouts, the
competitors will be vying for the overall 'win on spots' i.e. combined results
of the Jumping & Agility rounds, of which eight are available. Any breed can
enter as long as they are G4 or above and do not have a cropped or docked tail.'
Win
On Spots
-
Overall Winner of the 55 to 65 Small Dog Category
-
Overall Winner of the 55 to 65 Medium Dog Category
-
Overall Winner of the 55 to 65 Intermediate Dog Category
-
Overall Winner of the 55 to 65 Large Dog Category
-
Overall Winner of the 66+ Small Dog Category
-
Overall Winner of the 66+ Medium Dog Category
-
Overall Winner of the 66+ Intermediate Dog Category
-
Overall Winner of the 66+ Large Dog Category
Those who do not 'win on' will need to showcase their handling
skills to the Team Manager and the selection team at the tryouts.
A further three dogs will be selected from each category, making
a full team of 32 dogs. The full team will be announced at the beginning of May.
The SOAWC Finals will be held in Belgium and will be live-streamed for the world of agility to watch. This
will be at the same venue and run, somewhat ironically, at the same time
as the Junior Open Agility World Championships.
Great support from the agility community
Thank you to all the sponsors, without whom, this
opportunity would not have been a possibility. They include:-
-
Dog
Sports Derby
for
providing the tryout venue free of charge
-
Galican
UK for
allowing us to use their equipment for the tryouts
-
Agility
Plaza
for doing all the show processing and are supplying us with
onsite support at the tryouts
-
Norton
Rosettes for
contributing the overall winners rosettes
-
Paws
Trading Ltd for
donating prizes for the overall winners
Jackie is still looking, however, for sponsors for the Individual class
winners of which there are 16 Individual classes across all heights/age
categories. She is also looking for a sponsor for our Team Kit as this will be
one of the biggest expenses that the team members will have. This will be for a
maximum of 35 people, possibly less if a handlers qualifies more than one dog.
'Let's build a great team,' said Jackie.
'I hope
everyone will support our competitors who are the bread and butter of agility.
They are the ones who put on the shows, the ones who help at the shows and the
ones who make agility what it is, a wonderful sport to be a part of. They are
the ones who truly deserved to be recognised as Champions.'
Scottish BCC Agility Show Cancelled
Over the last few dates, the SBCC Committee has had
several inspections of the Racecourse and, although the show field looks
good, the access points are under water and not suitable for the
expected traffic and footfall. Because there is more rain forecast every
day until the show, they have made the decision to cancel.
Once the suppliers have been paid, they will calculate
refunds which will automatically be paid back through Showtime. In the
meantime, if you have any queries, please get in touch with Lynn on
07904 4255569 or email
On FB, the Committee said, 'We hope you understand our
decision, but we have no control over mother nature! Thanks to all of you
for the wonderful entry and that to our judges, scrimers and all our
volunteers. Thanks also to our stall holders and equipment suppliers and
Showtime for the input you all selflessly gave.'
8th April2024
Agility Nuts Cancels
Show Due to High
Winds at Walesby
Forest
With the swirling winds getting stronger, Agility Nuts
felt they had had no option other than to call off their afternoon show
on 6th April and Sunday show on 7th April show days.
Show Organiser Paul Senksy said, 'It's a lovely venue but
looking ahead to Sunday's forecast, whilst we had found a solution to reduce
the chances of jumps falling over, we did not feel in all good consciousness
that we could start the show again knowing that the dogwalk and seesaw
would have to be removed from the agility rings. Thank you for your
understanding and patience.'
Refunds will be sorted out in due course once the costs
have been calculated.
6th April 2024
MARCH 2024
The KC Announces YKC Agility
Team GB 2024
The Kennel Club has announced the team
members who will represent Young Kennel Club (YKC) Agility Team GB at the Junior
Open Agility World Championships, which will be held at the Sentower Park in
Belgium, from 18th 21st July 2024.
The successful handlers and dogs were chosen
following two try-out events, which concluded at Dog Sports Derby, YKC Agility
Team GB sponsor, on 24th March. The weekend was judged by Natalie Webb.
The Kennel Club congratulates all the
handlers who have been selected to represent YKC Agility Team GB this year.
This year there were opportunities for win-on
places for the Junior Open Agility World Championships.
Those winning the coveted spots were:-
Large
-
Max Glover with Soldaze Dark Side of the
Moon (Sushi)
-
Max Glover with Soldaze One Summer Dream
(Pink)
-
Isabella Cox with Ag.Ch. Maxiumum Reds
(Rio)
Medium
Small
Two selection days were also held at Dog
Sports Derby in February and March, which consisted of both Agility and Jumping
courses, designed by Junior Open Agility World Championships judges throughout.
Handlers had the opportunity to progress from the pre-selection qualifier to the
Junior Try-Out weekend with successful young handlers and dogs then selected for
the team through a statistics-driven process.
Those earning their place on the team are:-
Large
-
Isabella Cox with Ag.Ch. Maxiumum Reds
(Rio)
-
Isabella Twigg with Roo Star of Ainmhithe
(Roo)
-
Jessica Keegans with Cardueae Veroni of
Vogelaar (Clover)
-
Max Glover with Soldaze Dark Side of The
Moon (Sushi)
-
Max Glover with Soldaze One Summer Dream
(Pink)
-
Nia Rose with Todalens Rhymney AW/P (Farlie)
-
Olivia White with Isilme Mocha Monkey
(Mocha)
-
Rebecca Chuter-Smith with Lookylooky Just
Do It (Nike)
-
Gaby Farr with Lookylooky Awesome Oreo
AW/S (Oreo) (Reserve)
-
Max Glover with Neuadd Lwyd Beat at
Soldaze (Beat) (Reserve)
Intermediate
-
Brooke Woodroffe with Only Wish Hard
Enough AW/S (Orry)
-
Chloe Powling with The Veloci Cassie
Raptor (Cassie)
-
Josh Tyson with Kenyenten Honorarium (Maddy)
-
Judith Graham with Moel Zippy Demonic
Future (Future)
-
Leela Craig-Thompson with Herbert Over
and Out (Herbie)
-
Mia Steedman with Lorramia English Rose
(Rosie) - 2023 World Champions
-
Will Hinz with Twix Classical Mix (Twix)
-
Yvie Thompson with Solar Kozmic Storm (Kozmo)
Medium
-
Amy Langman with Done and Busted (Buster)
-
Amy Langman with I Did a Thing (Ollie)
-
Demi Wright with Magic Dream Charmer at
Magilitas (GT)
-
Macy Paul with Magnificent Mr Syd (Syd)
-
Max Glover with Maximus Silvestris
(Woody)
-
Maya Crowhurst with Stratus Showgirl
(Lola)
-
Ruby Strutt with Klairella Stargazer
(Jet)
-
Taylor Lyon with Rohamki Taylor Made
(Elliott)
-
Jemima Latham with Pocket Rocket Pebble
(Pebble) (Reserve)
-
Martha Wake with Tiggi Computer Says No (Tiggi)
(Reserve)
-
Nia Rose with Moomin's Mess Maker Jess
AW/G (Jess) (Reserve)
Small
-
Caitlin Finlay with Ajanti The Space
Cowboy (Doodle)
-
Chloe Cooper with Ain't He Sweep (Sweep)
-
Demi Wright with Kiss My Dust (Shelby)
-
Dylan Osborne with Devongem Well Jelly
Baby (Jelly) - 2023 World Champions
-
Evan Houldsworth with Devongem Pips Dream
(Pip)
-
Isabella Cox with Isabelora Steal My Girl
(Fidget)
-
Isabella Taylor with Javawolf Right Kind
of Wrong (Hatti)
-
Mia Fairweather with Obay Thatz the Biz
(Zip)
-
Taylor Lyon with Bullbrand Taylors Team
(Asher)
Greg Derrett, Agility Team GB Manager
said, 'his year's selection process really tested the dog training and
handling skills of those trying out with some very challenging courses from
the Junior Open Agility World Championship 2024 judges. I would like to
congratulate all the Junior handlers on their performances and those that
have been selected to represent their country. With several of last year's
team no longer eligible for the team, this year will see a lot of team
members competing for Great Britain. We are very happy with the partnerships
that have made this year's teams and are looking forward to working with
both new and old handlers to develop Agility Team GB over the next four
months.'
In addition to being sponsored by The Kennel
Club and Dog Sports Derby, the team is also kindly supported by Natural
Instinct, SWAG K9 and Galican.
Phil Keen, Managing Director of Natural
Instinct, added, 'We are extremely proud to be sponsoring Agility Team GB.
We have been supporters for a number of years now and to be part of the
events taking place this year is really exciting. We would like to wish
everyone competing the best of luck.'
Daniel Millwood, owner of SWAG K9
commented, 'SWAG K9 have supported agility in many formats over the years,
and we are extremely excited to now be supporting The Kennel Club and Team
GB in 2024, especially after such an exciting year for the Junior and Senior
teams last year. Well done to everyone who made the 2024 YKC Agility Team
GB!'
Full results from the try-outs can be found at
agilityplaza.com/competition/1217086118/results.
More information on the qualification process for 2025 can be found at
thekennelclub.org.uk/agilityteamgb. YKC Agility Team GB is sponsored by The
Kennel Club, Natural Instinct, SWAG K9, Dog Sports Derby and Galican.
29th
March 2024
Agility Team GB 2024 Selected
The Kennel Club has announced the agility
teams which will represent Great Britain at the European Open Agility
Championships, hosted by The Kennel Club in Warwickshire, from 1st 4th August
and the FCI Agility World Championships in Opglabbeek, Belgium, from 1st 6th
October 2024.
The successful handlers and dogs were chosen
following two try-out weekend events, which concluded at Dog Sports Derby,
Agility Team GB sponsor, on 17th March. This year there were opportunities for
win-on places for both the European Open Championship team and the Agility World
Championship team.
The Kennel Club congratulates all the
handlers who have been selected to represent Agility Team GB this year.
Agility Team GB Manager Greg Derrett
said, 'This should be an exciting year for Agility Team GB, especially with
the European Open being hosted by the Kennel Club in the UK and with the
team looking to build upon their impressive performances from 2023. We have
some really strong medal contenders again this year, and we are looking
forward to working with both previous and new team members over the coming
months.
'I would like to congratulate everyone who tried out for the
team over the two selection weekends and hope that, even if unsuccessful,
everyone enjoyed the process, have gained experience and learnt
areas that they need to improve before returning stronger next year.'
Those winning the coveted spots were:-
European Open Championship Team and Individual competitions
Large
Intermediate
Medium
Small
Agility World
Championship
Large
Intermediate
-
Dan Shaw
with Comebyanaway Wild Streak (Streak)
-
Michelle
Waugh with Manicjax Summer Dreams (Otto)
Medium
-
Dalton
Meredith with Ag.Ch. Fandabidozi Munchykin Jive (Munchy)
-
James
Adams with Ag.Ch. Devongem Tiz Gold Standard (Willow)
Small
-
Martin
Reid with Ag.Ch. Get It with Eager to Work (Selfie)
Managing Director of Natural Instinct
Phil Keen, said, 'We have been supporters for several years now, and we are
incredibly proud and pleased to continue sponsoring the Agility Team GB.'
Daniel Millwood, owner of SWAG K9 added, 'SWAG K9 have
supported agility in many formats over the years and we are extremely
excited to now be supporting The Kennel Club and Team GB in 2024, especially
after such an exciting year for the junior and senior teams last year. Well
done to everyone who made the 2024 Agility Team GB!
The teams selected are as follows (*indicate a team member
competing only in the Individual competition, not Team competition):
Agility Team GB
European Open Championships
Large
-
Alan Bray
with Ag.Ch. Devongem Blade Runner at Upanovatiger (Ticket)
-
Chris
Kerton with Infinity Runners Shanapu (Cop)
-
David
Munnings with Ag.Ch. Comebyanaway Wot a Legacy (Legacy)
-
Harriet
Harding with Lalapaws Ever Irrational (Pi)
-
James
Adams with Lilhaze Spring Into Blossom (Bay)
-
Joanne
Tristram with Foxridge Fade to Black (Fade)
-
Kayleigh
Hewitt with Ag.Ch. Manicjax Summer Like a Sauna (Cosmo)
-
Martin
Reid with Ag.Ch. Lilhaze Spring into Shape (Shape)
-
Naarah
Cuddy with Ag.Ch. Lilhaze Dark Pleasure (Lemon)
-
Sara
Bacon with Tynevermoor Secret Trend (Trend)
-
Shannon
Springford with Zhanisgo Give It Some Banter (Banter)
-
Sian
Illingworth with Zhanisgo Redesign (Design)
Reserves:
-
Lindsey Lightower with Breewhych Days Future Past (Havok)
-
Mike
Bendell with Ag.Ch. Lookylooky Blue Falcon (Falcon)
-
Shannon Springford with Castomya Love Is Gifted at Shansdream (Ferny)
Intermediate
-
Aimee
Kerton with Baybelieve Shes Black Magic (Maroochy)
-
Cara
Cousins with Wynwich Never Four Get (Ellie)
-
Chris
Kerton with Poughkeepsie The Funky Duck (Duck)
-
Dalton
Meredith with Ag.Ch. Fandabidozi Eclipse of Dust (Clippy)
-
Dan Shaw
with Comebyanaway Wild Streak (Streak)
-
Euan
Paterson with Ag.Ch. Devongem Quick Time (Crazee)
-
Lee
Gibson with Ag.Ch. Euro Star (Star)
-
Marita
Ogilvie with Darleyfalls Cryptic Enigma (Cicada)
-
Michelle
Waugh with Manicjax Summer Dreams (Otto)
-
Rachael
Gilmour with Lalapaws Tantrum And Tiaras (Tantrum)
-
Stephanie
Best with Shadow of Aire Believe in The Dream (Believe) *Individual only
-
Steven
Richardson with Ag.Ch. Moel Gamble Demonic Risk (Gamble)
-
Toni
Smith with Seven Seas I-C Raven Liv at Cherryhog (Banu)
Reserves:
-
Harriet Hunt with Mad Eye Loony (Grace)
-
Steven Seale with Devongem Try Fleck (Flec)
-
Toni
Smith with Cherryhog Bright Future (Febe)
Medium
-
Ashleigh
Butler with Glendream Another Monster (Nacho)
-
Dalton
Meredith with Ag.Ch. Fandabidozi Munchykin Jive (Munchy)
-
James
Adams with Ag.Ch. Devongem Tiz Gold Standard (Willow)
-
Jennifer
Kent with Basilea More of a Chaser (Newt)
-
Laura
Chapman with Ag.Ch. Leebeardream Come true (Endeavour)
-
Lily
Dakin with Wavesong Honky Tonk Blu (Scout)
-
Lindsey
Lightowler with Devongem Once Upon a Time (Wanda)
-
Liz
Carpenter with Ag.Ch. Moseleywood Winnie AW/P (Winnie)
-
Mariann
Bayliss with Bet Your Bottom Dollar (Betty)
-
Natasha
Wise with Ag.Ch. Tottlefeilds Flippin Bizzy (Toto)
-
Stephanie
Best with Z-Atomic Spice Koryfej (Skedaddle)
-
Summer
Clark with Tuftihed Fly Like an Eagle AW/P (Arrow)
Reserves:
-
Cerian Kear with Fairfaxgame's Blitzen (Blitz)
-
Jo
Gleed with Devongem Firing It Up (Topic)
-
Liz
Carpenter with Ag.Ch. Moseleywood Maggie AW(G) (Maggie)
Small
-
Charlotte-Louise Yeaman with Devongem Trendy At Glenheart AW/G (Haze)
-
Dylan
Osborne with Devongem Well Jelly Baby (Jelly)
-
Jess
Turrill with Dakata African Sunrise (Simba)
-
Jo Gleed
with Devongem Classic (Sinner)
-
Karen
Boardman with Devongem Tiz Unbeatable (Robyn)
-
Katrina
Hands with Set the Pace of Summergarden (Sizzle)
-
Laura
Farrow with Quinlent Dubplate Special (Special)
-
Liz
Naylor with Devongem Bright Skye at Hornspike (Skye)
-
Louise
Godwin with The Fate of The Furious (Drift)
-
Lucy
Conway with Mezonyx All in On Black (Casino)
-
Martin
Reid with Ag.Ch. Get It with Eager to Work (Selfie)
-
Martin
Tait with Rat A Rat A Dervish Demon (Tatty)
-
Rachel
Ward with Devongem Sweet But a Syko (Pecan) - *Individual only
Reserves:
-
Alan
Bray with Ag.Ch. Devongem Fire Starter At Upanovatiger (Ticita)
-
Matthew Burdett with Licosateria Final Frontier (Bru)
-
Sarah
Paterson with Devongem Gold Supremacy (Super)
The teams in each height category for the team competitions at
the European Open will be confirmed nearer the time.
Agility Team GB
FCI World Championships
Large
-
Chris
Kerton with Infinity Runners Shanapu (Cop)
-
David
Munnings with Ag.Ch. Comebyanaway Wot a Legacy (Legacy)
-
Martin
Reid with Ag.Ch. Lilhaze Spring Into Shape (Shape)
-
Naarah
Cuddy with Ah Ch Lilhaze Dark Pleasure (Lemon)
-
Shannon
Springford with Zhanisgo Give It Some Banter (Banter)
Intermediate
-
Dalton
Meredith with Ag.Ch. Fandabidozi Eclipse of Dust (Clippy)
-
Dan Shaw
with Comebyanaway Wild Streak (Streak)
-
Euan
Paterson with Ag.Ch. Devongem Quick Time (Crazee)
-
Marita
Ogilvie with Darleyfalls Cryptic Enigma (Cicada)
-
Michelle
Waugh with Manicjax Summer Dreams (Otto)
-
Steven
Richardson with Ag.Ch. Moel Gamble Demonic Risk (Gamble)
Medium
-
Dalton
Meredith with Ag.Ch. Fandabidozi Munchykin Jive (Munchy)
-
James
Adams with Ag.Ch. Devongem Tiz Gold Standard (Willow)
-
Laura
Chapman with Ag.Ch. Leebeardream Come true (Endeavour)
-
Lily
Dakin with Wavesong Honky Tonk Blu (Scout)
-
Stephanie
Best with Z-Atomic Spice Koryfej (Skedaddle)
Small
-
Charlotte-Louise Yeaman with Devongem Trendy at Glenheart AW/G (Haze)
-
Dylan
Osborne with Devongem Well Jelly Baby (Jelly)
-
Katrina
Hands with Set the Pace of Summergarden (Sizzle)
-
Lucy
Conway with Mezonyx All In On Black (Casino)
-
Martin
Reid with Ag.Ch. Get It with Eager to Work (Selfie)
Further selections for the Agility World Championship team will
be made after the European Open Championships.
In addition to being sponsored by The Kennel Club and Dog
Sports Derby, the team is also kindly supported by Natural Instinct, SWAG K9 and
Galican.
Full results from the try-outs
can be found at agilityplaza.com/competition/1825988804/results.
More information on the qualification process for 2025 can be found at thekennelclub.org.uk/agilityteamgb
Change of Agility Nuts Venue for April Show
Following a ground inspection at Oakhill,
Agility Nuts has made the decision to move their 6th-7th April show to Walesby
Forest, NG22 9NG.
Show organiser Paul Sensky said, 'The
ground at Oakhill would need it not to rain again before the show to have
any chance of recovery, which is asking a lot, whilst I was able to drive my
van across the fields at Walesby without any problem at all. Apologies to
those of you who now have slightly further to travel, but I felt this was
the only option to take now to ensure that the show could go ahead. Camping
won't be ringside at Walesby, but it won't be far from the rings at all.
Added bonuses are a shower block, on site shop, on site restaurant and an
on-site licensed bar and a forest to walk your dogs in across the road.'
New Hoopers Organisation Launched
A new hoopers governing body, British K9
Hoopers (aka BK9 Hoopers) was launched in January 2024. Since then, they already
have over 300 handlers with 450 + dogs registered as members.
This new Canine Hoopers organisation is run
by a committee of enthusiastic Hoopers trainers, all with agility experience
including Karen Doig and Peter Elms (Scotland), Charlie Turner (England) and Kev
McGree (Wales). Their aim is to promote the growth of Canine Hoopers throughout
the UK and to provide Canine Hoopers competitions that are are enjoyable for all
competitors.
BK9' Hoopers hopes to create safe, flowing
courses for dogs with progressive skills/tests through the levels to make the
sport enjoyable for all, while promoting distance handling and high standards
when competing, training and judging. Levels start at K1and go up to K9, their
Championship level.
Karen Doig said, 'We encourage
advancement in training using reward-based methods to create a good
connection between dog and handler. These methods can enable all dogs and
handlers to achieve a high level of success. We also want to encourage
openness and transparency between competitors, judges, show organisers and
committee members.'
January and February saw the launch of the
first BK9 Hoopers indoor shows , hosted by three clubs in Scotland, with another
two to follow in March. The first of the BK9 Hoopers outdoor shows start in
April with one day shows in England at Seascale (Cumbria)and Wisbech
(Cambridgeshire) and then three day show in The Scottish Borders town of Kelso.
May also sees the first of their Welsh shows. A further 20 shows will be hosted
by various clubs throughout the UK, right up until December which you can find
on the Agilitynet Show Diary. There are even
have dates scheduled for 2025!
If any clubs or show organisers would like
to run a BK9 Hoopers licensed show or is interested in becoming a BK9 , please
email BK9 Hoopers.
As well as in person shows, BK9 Hoopersare
also holding monthly 'virtual shows' online for people who cannot get to real
live shows or perhaps their dog cannot cope with the show environment. The first
virtual show has had great feedback from individual handlers and small training
groups/clubs.
BK9 Hoopers is also offering a free Judges
training programme with a written quiz and face-to- face practical days. Some 30
judges in the programme with the first of our practical days already fully
booked.
If anyone is interested in becoming a BK9
Hoopers judge, contact
judges@bk9hoopers.com
To find out more about BK9 Hoopers, our
Committee, the rules, judges guidelines, membership, etc go to
www.BK9Hoopers.com
Though BK9 Hoopers is in its infancy, there
are lots of exciting projects in the pipeline. If you would like to keep up with
our new and exciting projects such as awards, leagues, online and face to face
training and all our events you can follow our Facebook page, BK9 Hoopers
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61554397088100
You can also join our
Facebook group BK9
Hoopers Community where you can join in on celebrating Hoopers and have healthy
discussions about our favourite dog sport.
What the KC Agility Singles Crufts Winners
Credit: Beat Media
Dalton Meredith & Clippy |
Credit: Beat Media
Nicola Wildman & Zest |
Credit: Beat Media
Laura Chapman & Endeavor |
Credit: Beat Media
Louise Godwin & Drift |
The
Kennel Club Singles Agility winners have been crowned at this year's Crufts, in
the Large, Intermediate, Medium and Small dog finals in front of the crowds at
the world's greatest dog show Crufts,
sponsored by
YuMOVE.
To compete at Crufts, the winners had
either qualified by gaining points at heats held at Kennel Club licensed shows
throughout the country or through gaining a 1st place in the special
international final at The Kennel Club International Agility Festival in August
2023.
Crufts Show Manager, Helen
Kerfoot said, 'Qualifying for these prestigious finals at Crufts takes hard
work and dedication, so all competing dogs and their handlers should be very
proud. Well done to all the winners of the Singles Agility finals. All the
dogs and their handlers performed incredibly well in the arena and
demonstrated the effort they have clearly put in to training throughout the
year.'
Here's what the winners were saying afterwards...
Dalton Meredith and Clippy, a five year
old Border Collie who took the top prize on Friday, 8th March, winning The
Kennel Club Singles Agility Large final. said, 'It is amazing! Clippy is the
sister of the dog that I won with yesterday which makes this win even more
special!
Singles Agility Intermediate
An overjoyed Nicola Wildman and Zest, her eight year-old Border
Collie, said. 'I am
absolutely thrilled, it is my second time winning this competition but it does
not mean any less the second time! It is amazing to win here in the main arena!'
Singles Agility Medium
Endeavor, a five-year-old Border
Collie, and owner Laura Chapman exclaimed, 'I am over the
moon! We won the Singles last year, so I wanted to defend our title - and we did
just that. I am delighted! It was tough and challenging, but Endeavor pulled it
out the bag she was amazing!
Singles Agity Small
A thrilled Louise Godwin, owner of five-year-old Border Collie
x Papillon Drift, said, 'It was like a
blur! It happened so fast. It is a dream I've had since I was about four years
old, and now it's come true. Drift has been my dog of a lifetime!'
' Fiona Hope, CEO
of YuMOVE which sponsored the event, commented, 'Congratulations to all the
owners and their dogs on their fantastic win in The Kennel Club's Singles Agility at Crufts YuMOVE has been an agility sponsor
of Crufts for many years, and we're proud to support canine athletes with our
wide range of products so they can keep doing what they do best in the arena.'
Crufts
took place from 7th-10th March
2024 at the NEC, Birmingham. For more information and results from the show,
visit
crufts.org.uk.
Crufts 2024 on Telly
Agility Aid & Showtime Processing Joint Announcement
Agility Aid and Showtime are pleased
to announce that they will be linking up for the 2024 season. To this end, all
shows processed by Agility Aid will be entered online at
www.showtime-online.co.uk
All processing, results and at show
services will continue to be provided by James at Agility Aid. This has no
effect on Showtime shows.
Those new to Showtime will need to
register and open an account which is free of charge. Please check out the 'How
to' and FAQ pages on the website.
Anything you're unsure of please get in touch via the Contact Us page or just
pick up a phone.
JANUARY 2024
Health Testing at Crufts 2024
Kennel Club urges competitors to
sign up for health testing offerings at Crufts including discounted DNA testing
and eye testing for all breeds, and free breathing assessments for
brachycephalic breeds
The Kennel Club is pleased to offer
eye testing to all exhibitors, and free Respiratory Function Grading scheme
assessments for Bulldog, French Bulldog and Pug exhibitors, at Crufts this year.
There will be 60 eye testing
appointments per day, giving a total of 240 appointments across the four days of
the show from Thursday 7 to Sunday 10 March, for all breeds. There is a morning
session (from 10am to 1pm) and an afternoon session (from 2pm to 5pm).
The eye testing is booked on a first
come, first served basis and allocated in the order received. Appointments can
be booked directly through The
Kennel Club website. The BVA/KC/ISDS Eye scheme examination at Crufts
2024 costs £30.00 per dog, reduced from the £47.50 rate of a normal group
session.
Exhibitors must bring their dog's
Kennel Club registration certificate to the appointment, along with any previous
eye test certificates, and exhibitors must already have a dog pass to book an
eye test appointment.
The Kennel Club is also pleased to
confirm that it will be offering free Respiratory Function Grading scheme (RFG)
assessments for Bulldogs, French Bulldogs and Pugs at Crufts.
The free RFG scheme assessments will
be available on Thursday 7 March only and bookings will not be taken in advance.
Interested exhibitors should arrange appointments with The Kennel Club team next
to the vet check area by rings 15 and 22 in Hall 4 at Crufts. Appointments will
be booked on the day on a first come, first served basis.
Exhibitors who secure an appointment
are asked to bring their dog's Kennel Club registration certificate with them.
Please contact The Kennel Club health
team for information on how to get your dog health tested by contacting Health
(The Kennel Club) online or speaking directly to the team at Crufts
Helen Kerfoot, Crufts Show
Manager, said: 'Crufts celebrates healthy and happy dogs, and we hope that
by making health testing accessible and easily available at Crufts, that
these offers will be taken up and the information provided will be used to
reduce the frequency of eye disease or breathing issues being passed on to
puppies. The Kennel Club health team will be on hand throughout the event to
speak to owners and breeders interested in improving canine health and the
schemes and initiatives we offer.'
More information about eye testing
can be found on The
Kennel Club website and the
BVA website. More about The Kennel Club/University of Cambridge
Respiratory Function Grading scheme for Bulldogs, French Bulldogs and Pugs is
available at
thekennelclub.org.uk/rfgs
The Kennel Club is also offering 20%
off all DNA testing products at Crufts 2024. Those interested in purchasing a
discounted test kit can visit the health team on The Kennel Club stand in Hall
3. More information about The Kennel Club DNA Testing Services is available at
thekennelclub.org.uk/dnatesting
For information on how to get to
Crufts at the National Exhibition Centre (NEC), visit the
Crufts website. The BVA/KC/ISDS Eye scheme examinations will be held
in the vet centre, which is located in Hall 2.
Agility Nexus Unloaded
Neil Ellis and Dave Munnings are launching a new
agility organisation called Agility Nexus, from 2025. They have started to share
some of their goals and innovations on a
daily basis (as below.)
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With their mission to be inclusive,
Agility Nexus will be offering five
competition heights including Extra Small, Small, Medium, Intermediate and
Large.
We believe in the
integrity of our judges. That's why the judging of spouses and those you
live with will be permitted.
Overnight
promotion to the next level and a fresh outlook on progressions.
To give young and
inexperienced dogs the best start, Level 1 will start their agility journey
with a clear round progression system up to Level 2.
No healthy dog should
miss out on competing so bitches in season will be welcome with some
conditions applied.
Agility Nexus will
provide an automated, online database system via a personalised portal to
access and track results.
A revamped Championship
format, rewarding speed and consistency.
A supportive and
comprehensive education programme for judges with ongoing, mandatory CPD to
ensure courses are safe.
Only safe equipment will
be used including 5ft jump bars, appropriately bagged, anti-slip tunnels and
non-plastic or wooden long jumps or walls.
In Levels 1-3 , you can
declare your run a 'training run' and use a single, non-squeaky toy in the
ring for the course time of that class.
Specific minimum and
maximum obstacle distances, measured on the dog's path, will be implemented
for specific heights.
Judges will be supported
comprehensively before, during and after every appointment.
Dogs over the age of nine
can register as OAD (Old Aged Dog ) to drop their height and compete only
against other OADs.
Judges will have the
choice to lower the jump height by 5cm if faced with difficult weather
and/or ground conditions.
End of season finals
including individual and team events.
Changes to KC Agility
Regulations
The Kennel Club has approved the following changes to the
regulations for agility, effective as of 1st January 2024 unless otherwise
noted.
The below regulation has been amended to make it clear that a
bitch in season may attend the show at which it is competing in quarter finals,
semi-finals and finals of Kennel Club Prestige Events excluding events held
under YKC rules.
Amendment to Regulation H13 Removal of
Dogs
TO:
Following discussion between the show management and/or a
veterinary surgeon, a dog shall be prevented from competing and/or removed
from an agility show if it is:
a. A bitch which is in season (apart from dogs
attending the show to compete competing in quarter finals,
semi-finals and finals of Kennel Club Prestige Events, other than events
held under YKC rules). (Insertion in bold. Deletion struck through)
The below regulation has been introduced to emphasise that it
is the judge that is responsible for the course and any deliberate change to a
course by a competitor would be penalised.
New Regulation H.14
TO:
Removal of competitors
No equipment shall be moved without permission of
the judge. Any concerns regarding the course shall be discussed with the
judge/show management. Any unauthorised movement of equipment may result in
removal of the competitor from the show. All such removals should be
reported to The Kennel Club in the Incident Book.
(Insertion in bold)
Subsequent paragraphs to be renumbered.
The below regulation has been amended to ensure judges are
reminded that they must be up to date with the relevant regulations at the date
of the appointment.
Amendment to Regulation H17.b
TO:
'In accepting this invitation you agree to be bound by
Kennel Club Rules and Regulations and the Kennel Club Code of Best Practice
for Judges, and confirm that you are qualified to judge in accordance with
Agility Regulation H18. In addition, you will familiarise
yourself with the Kennel Club H Regulations which are current at the date of
the judging appointment. In doing so you also recognise that you
are obliged to notify us in writing of any change in personal circumstances
which will may affect your ability to fulfil this
judging appointment.
You should note that we reserve the right to cancel the
contract before the date of the appointment if there is such a change in
your circumstances, which in our reasonable opinion would adversely affect
your ability to fulfil the appointment. Clubs may cancel a judging
appointment where there is clear evidence that the judge's ability to fulfil
the appointment has been adversely affected, or in consultation with the
judge.' (Insertions in bold. Deletion struck through.)
The below regulations have been amended to allow a dog owned
or part-owned by a judge to be entered at a show at which the judge is judging,
provided it is not entered into the classes the judge is judging.
Amendment to Regulation H19.e
TO:
Judges at an agility show may not judge
enter for competition a dog which is recorded in their ownership or
part ownership; or handle a dog at the show/competition at which they are
judging. (Deletion struck through. Insertion in bold.)
Amendment to Regulation H27.a.(7)
TO:
Disqualification and forfeit of awards
A dog may be disqualified by the Board from any award
whether an objection has been lodged or not, if proved amongst other things
to have been:
(7): Judged by their registered owner
or Entered for competition or handled in the ring by
a judge at that competition. This shall not apply to dogs owned by a judge
appointed in an emergency. (Deletion struck through. Insertions in bold.)
The following wording has been added to the 'Penalties'
regulation to allow for The Kennel Club to address unacceptable behaviour at
Kennel Club licensed events and on social media in the context of licensed
events. Further information can be found in the November 2023 issue of The
Kennel Club Journal.
Amendment to Regulation H28
TO: For complaints of conduct whether at a
licensed event or on social media, in addition to a warning issued - a short
term fixed period of refusal of entry/attendance at Kennel Club licensed
events may also be imposed in accordance with procedures to be published
from time to time to implement this regulation.
(Insertion in bold.) (Effective 1 November 2023)
The below regulations have been created with the objective of
improving safety.
New Regulation H(1)10.b.
TO:
The minimum space between adjacent rings marked
only with single ropes is 5m. Where the distance is less than 5m at least
one ring must have a visible barrier (such as netting). Entrances and exits
from different rings should not be opposite each other to avoid congestion
in these areas. (Insertion in
bold)
Subsequent paragraphs to be renumbered.
New Regulation H(1)10.c.
TO:
No dogs' crates or boxes should be left near or
between rings. Societies may, if they wish, designate areas where dogs'
crates and boxes may be left in the vicinity of the rings.
(Insertion in bold)
Subsequent paragraphs to be renumbered.
New Regulation H(1)10.h.
TO:
The handler must set their dog up to start within
the ring. Dog and handler must enter the ring together and under no
circumstances may a dog be left outside the ring off lead and recalled or
sent to the handler in the ring.
(Insertion
in bold)
Subsequent paragraphs to be renumbered.
New Regulation H(1)(B)1.a.(4)
TO:
The first and last obstacles must be set a minimum
of 5m from the edge of the ring, measured along the dog's most likely path
when taking the obstacle, taking into account the dog's likely path from
obstacle 1 to obstacle 2.
(Insertion in bold)
Subsequent paragraphs to be renumbered.
The below regulation has been amended to provide consistency
with regulation H(1)(D)2. in relation to capped classes at limited shows and
will allow show organisers to limit the number of entries into special classes
at limited shows without being subject to the minimum cap of 250.
Amendment to Regulation H(1)(A)12.
Capped Classes
TO:
- Organisers of Open
agility shows
and limited agility shows may set a capping level on
the entries to be accepted in any standard or special class and may decline
entries received after the capping level has been reached.
b. Organisers
of limited agility shows may set a capping level on the entries to be accepted
in any standard class and may decline entries received after the capping level
has been reached. Entries into special classes may be limited to any number
(Regulation H(1)(D)2 refers).
b. c.
Wins and places in standard classes capped in accordance with this regulation
will count towards progression, points progression and agility warrant points.
c. d. The capping level
must be set at a minimum of 250 entries received. There is no maximum level
at which a cap may be set. Capped classes may be split into two or more
parts in accordance with Regulation H(1)9.f. (Deletion struck through.
Insertions in bold)
Subsequent paragraphs to be renumbered.
The below regulation has been amended to support the
introduction of a revised design for the Hoop (Tyre).
Amendment to Regulation H(1)(B)3.e
TO:
Regulation H(1)(B)3.e.
TO:
e. Hoop-(Tyre)
Aperture diameter 533mm minimum. Aperture centre from the
ground: Large Dogs 800mm. Intermediate Dogs
650mm. Medium Dogs 550mm. Small Dogs 490mm. The hoop to be of a
consistent shape, constructed of an impact-absorbing material. All
tyres should have bands diagonally opposite each other in contrast to its
basic colour or segments in contrasting colours. The tyre/hoop must
be directly mounted in a substantial frame structure which must be secured
in such a way that dogs cannot knock the obstacle over from either
direction; the frame shall not have a beam across the top.
All tyres must have easily displaced element(s). For
saloon style tyres, both opening sides must have an ability to swing open to
90-140 degrees from the closed hoop position. They must not self-return and
must be manually re-set. (Insertion in bold)
The below regulation has been amended to remove the
requirement for judges to mark the up contact' of the 'A' Frame and dog
walk. The wording was changed from what was proposed at the Agility Liaison
Council meeting in July 2023 and to what is stated on the Agility Liaison
Council agenda for January 2024.
It is now not required for dogs to make contact with the
up contact area of the dog walk or A Frame. However, they must still touch
the ascending ramp. A straight approach to the obstacle is still required.
The Code of Best Practice for Judges and Guide to Agility Equipment document
details the refusal planes for the obstacles.
https://kc-media-production.azureedge.net/media/cifpcwye/wt94-code-of-best-practice-for-agiity-judges-and-stewards-2023-final.pdf
Amendment to Regulation H(1)(B)5.a.(18)
TO:
Contact areas
Contact area5 faults for each failure to make contact.
'A' Frame and dog walk: the dog must touch the
ascending ramp. Failure to do so - elimination. The dog must touch the down
contact with at least one paw or part of a paw. Failure to do so 5 faults.
The dog is considered to have left the obstacle when all four paws are on
the ground.
See-saw: the dog must touch both the up and down
contacts with at least one paw or part of a paw. Failure to do so 5 faults
each time it occurs.
The dog is considered to have left the obstacle
when all four paws are on the ground.
(Deletions struck through. Insertions in bold)
8th January 2024
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