August 8-9, 2009
NADAC
Sanctioned
Dog Agility Trial
hosted by
Dummerston, VT
(near Brattleboro, VT, just
1 hr north of Springfield, MA)
Hidden Acres Campground
Judge
Don Cuda from Hutchinson, KS
Classes Offered Saturday
One
Round of Chances, Two Rounds of Regular, One Round of Jumpers,
One Round of Tunnelers, One Round of Touch N Go, One Round of Weavers
Classes
Offered Sunday
One
Round of Chances, Two Rounds of Regular, One Round of Jumpers,
One Round of Hoopers, One Round of Touch N Go, One Round of Weavers
**Pick a Maximum of 6 Classes per Day**
Entry
Limit: 450 runs per day (350 runs with jumps per day)
No Entries will be Accepted with a POSTMARK DATE Before: June 22, 2009
SEE ENTRY FORM FOR SPECIAL EARLY ENTRY PRICING!
**Early Entry Deadline is July 4th**
Closing
Date: July 27, 2009 or when trial fills
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**Opens 6/22**
Early Entry - Individual Runs $10/run
**For Entries Sent on or Before July 4th*
Individual Runs $12/run
**For Entries Sent After July 4th and Received On or Before July 27th Closing Date**
Junior Handler-Individual Runs $5/run
**For Handlers Age 17 and Under**
Day of Trial-Individual Runs $15/run
**For Day of Trial Entries, or Entries Received after July 27th Closing Date**
**PRIOR APPROVAL NEEDED**
Trial
Committee
Trial Chairperson: ……. Lynn Smitley.….….. trialchair@northeastagility.com
Trial Secretary: ……….. Erin Wajda ……….. trialsec@northeastagility.com
Entry Acceptance Method and Opening Date
Entries postmarked before June 22, 2009 will not be accepted.
Entry POSTMARK DATE will determine the acceptance order. Hand-stamped
postmarks are recommended. There is no need to overnight entries. In
accordance with NADAC guidelines, priority entry will be given to a
limited number of exhibitors who volunteer to help work at our trial.
Entries postmarked before July 4th will receive discounted entry fees.
Closing Date
All entries must be RECEIVED no later than July 27th. Entries
are limited to 450 total runs per day (350 runs with jumps). Entries
not filled out correctly or sent with an incorrect amount of fees will
not be accepted. We reserve the right to refuse any entry. Anyone who
is not currently in good standing with NADAC will not be allowed entry
into the trial.
Entry Fees
$10/run for entries postmarked on or before July 4th; $12/run for
entries postmarked after July 4th; $15/run for day-of-trial entries or any entries received after the closing date
IF ACCEPTED; $5/run for Junior Handlers (age 17 and under). Checks will
be cashed on or after the closing date of Monday Julyl 27th.
Entry Changes
Accepted entries may be changed prior to Monday August 3rd.
E-mail requests to Erin Wajda at trialsec@northeastagility.com, or call
518-712-5323 (e-mail is preferred). When you request changes please
identify the trial date, dog, owner, dog’s NADAC number, and the
requested change. Any changes made after the closing date will cost
$5.00 per change REGARDLESS OF WHO IS AT FAULT so please check your
confirmation carefully! You will receive e-mail confirmation of any
requested change. I am usually able to respond within 3 weekdays. If
you do not receive a response from me then please e-mail me again. No
changes will be made at the trial so please read your confirmations
carefully!
Move-Ups
Move-ups between days will be allowed providing the request
is made no later than 15 minutes after the results are posted for the
last class on Saturday.
Refunds
There shall be no refunds for entries withdrawn in the event
a dog and/or handler are dismissed from competition, regardless of the
reason for such dismissal. Refunds are allowed if requested before the
closing date. A dog or handler which suffers an injury and/or illness
or bitches that come into season after the closing date may be eligible
for a refund of up to 75% of their total entry fees. Requests for said
refunds must be received in writing by the by the completion of the
event on Sunday, August 9th. Please include documentation from your veterinarian
or physician verifying the illness or injury. A $5.00 processing fee will be assessed for any requested refund. No entry fee will be refunded
if the trial cannot open or be completed by reasons of riots, civil
disturbances, fire, snow, acts of God, public emergency, an act of a
public enemy, or any other cause beyond our control.
Running Orders
Running orders will be posted by Tuesday evening, August 4th.
No extra copies of the catalog will be available at the trial, so if
you would like your own copy of the running order, please print one
out from the website. If you wish to have the catalog printed out for
you, NAE will provide copies at a cost of $1.00 per catalog provided
that you make your request prior to 8:00 PM on Wednesday August 5th
by calling 518-712-5323 or e-mailing trialsec@northeastagility.com,
e-mail is preferred. Requested copies will be available during check-in.
Registration / Starting Times
Daily registration and walkthroughs will be from 7:00 –
7:30 A.M. Briefings will begin at 7:30 A.M with the first dog on the
line IMMEDIATELY AFTERWARD. Depending on class size, walk-thrus
for all levels of Tunnelers, Touch N Go, Weavers and Hoopers may be combined.
Tentative Trial Schedule
Below is the tentative trial schedule for this trial. It is subject
to change at the club’s and/or judge’s discretion. All classes
will run Elite-Open-Novice. Saturday will run small to tall; Sunday
will run tall to small.
Saturday: Chances, Jumpers, Regular 1+2, Tunnelers, Touch N Go, Weavers
Sunday: Touch N Go, Weavers, Regular 1+2, Hoopers, Chances, Jumpers
Driving Directions
Hidden Acres Camping Resort
792 US Route 5 Dummerston, VT 05301, 802-254-2098
From the South: Take I-91 North to Exit 3 in Vermont. Off the exit ramp, go part of the way around the round-about (rotary), and go North (right) onto Rte 5. Follow Route 5 north. At 2.5 miles, Hidden Acres entrance is on the right.
From the North: Take I-91 South to Exit 4. At the end of the exit ramp, turn left onto Rte 5 South. At 3.5 miles, Hidden Acres entrance is on the left.
From the East: Take Rte 9 West toward Vermont. Shortly after entering Vermont (not even 1/2 mile), enter the round-about (rotary), and make your first right to go north onto Rte 5. Follow Route 5 north for 2.5 miles. Hidden Acres entrance is on the right.
From the West: Take Rte 9 East toward Brattleboro. At I-91, cross bridge over the highway and turn left onto the entrance ramp for I-91 North. Exit at the next (Exit 3). Off the exit ramp, go part of the way around the round-about (rotary), and go North (right) onto Rte 5. Follow Route 5 north. At 2.5 miles, Hidden Acres entrance is on the right.
