NOMAD Aug 2009

Trial Committee
Trial Chairpersons:
Cynthia Gilliland.….....vermont05088@yahoo.com
Caroline McKinney.....mayamck@pshift.com
Trial Secretary:
Erin Ayres Wajda…....trialsec@northeastagility.com

Entry Acceptance Method and Opening Date
Entries postmarked before June 22nd 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.

Closing Date
All entries must be RECEIVED no later than AUGUST 3, 2009. 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
$12/run; Weekend package price for all 12 runs (one dog) is $130; $15/run for day-of-trial entries or any entries received after the closing date IF ACCEPTED.

Entry Changes
Accepted entries may be changed prior to Monday August 10th. 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. Erin is usually able to respond within 3 weekdays. If you do not receive a response then please e-mail her again. No changes will be made at the trial so please read your confirmations carefully!

Move-Ups
Move-ups between days will be allowed at this trial 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There shall be no refunds for entries withdrawn in the event a dog and/or handler are dismissed from competition, regardless of the reason for such dismissal.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 up to 75% of their total entry fee. Requests for said refunds must be received in writing by the by the completion of the event on Sunday, August 16th. Please include documentation from your veterinarian or physician verifying the illness or injury. 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.

Registration / Starting Times
Registration will be from 5:00 to 6:00 PM on Friday. Daily registration and measuring will be from 7:00 to 7:45 AM on Saturday and Sunday. Briefings will begin at 7:45 AM on both days with the first dog on the line at 8:00 AM. Dogs that need to be measured MUST be measured during morning check-in on the first day entered, BEFORE they can run in any event.

Running Orders
Running orders will be posted on this website by Tuesday evening August 11th. 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 for yourself. If you wish to have the catalog printed out for you, the trial secretary 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 12th by calling 518-712-5323 or e-mailing trialsec@northeastagility.com, e-mail is preferred. Requested copies will be available during check-in.

Tentative 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. Depending on class size, walk-thrus for all levels of Tunnelers, Touch N Go, and Hoopers may be combined.

Saturday: Chances, Jumpers, Regular, Weavers, Touch N Go, Tunnelers

Sunday: Touch N Go, Tunnelers, Regular, Hoopers, Chances, Jumpers

Driving Directions
From Vermont Route 89: Exit at Exit 10 and drive 10 miles north to Stowe. At the blinking light/stop sign in Stowe Village, turn left onto Rt. 108 (the Mountain Road). Go 3.4 miles. Topnotch Meadow is on the left, just after the Mountaineer Motel and Pinnacle Sports Ski Demo Shop.

Visit NOMAD's Website August 15-16, 2009 NADAC Sanctioned Agility Trial hosted by Our trial is dedicated to Fran Bartholomew, who taught us to "Keep going, don't fix it!" and to just have fun with our dogs. Stowe, VT Topnotch Meadow Judge Carole Daggett from Parsippany, NJ Classes Offered Saturday Chances, Regular, Jumpers, Touch N Go, Tunnelers, Weavers Classes Offered Sunday Chances, Regular, Jumpers, Touch N Go, Tunnelers, Hoopers 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 Closing Date: August 3, 2009 or when trial fills *DAY OF TRIAL ENTRIES ARE BEING ACCEPTED* Premium (PDF) Premium (Word) Confirmation Letter (PDF) Run Order Saturday (PDF) Run Order Sunday (PDF)
	Trial Committee Trial Chairpersons: Cynthia Gilliland.….....vermont05088@yahoo.com Caroline McKinney.....mayamck@pshift.com Trial Secretary: Erin Ayres Wajda…....trialsec@northeastagility.com Entry Acceptance Method and Opening Date Entries postmarked before June 22nd 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. Closing Date All entries must be RECEIVED no later than AUGUST 3, 2009. 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 $12/run; Weekend package price for all 12 runs (one dog) is $130; $15/run for day-of-trial entries or any entries received after the closing date IF ACCEPTED. Entry Changes Accepted entries may be changed prior to Monday August 10th. 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. Erin is usually able to respond within 3 weekdays. If you do not receive a response then please e-mail her again. No changes will be made at the trial so please read your confirmations carefully! Move-Ups Move-ups between days will be allowed at this trial 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 up to 75% of their total entry fee. Requests for said refunds must be received in writing by the by the completion of the event on Sunday, August 16th. Please include documentation from your veterinarian or physician verifying the illness or injury. 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. Registration / Starting Times Registration will be from 5:00 to 6:00 PM on Friday. Daily registration and measuring will be from 7:00 to 7:45 AM on Saturday and Sunday. Briefings will begin at 7:45 AM on both days with the first dog on the line at 8:00 AM. Dogs that need to be measured MUST be measured during morning check-in on the first day entered, BEFORE they can run in any event. Running Orders Running orders will be posted on this website by Tuesday evening August 11th. 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 for yourself. If you wish to have the catalog printed out for you, the trial secretary 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 12th by calling 518-712-5323 or e-mailing trialsec@northeastagility.com, e-mail is preferred. Requested copies will be available during check-in. Tentative 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. Depending on class size, walk-thrus for all levels of Tunnelers, Touch N Go, and Hoopers may be combined. Saturday: Chances, Jumpers, Regular, Weavers, Touch N Go, Tunnelers Sunday: Touch N Go, Tunnelers, Regular, Hoopers, Chances, Jumpers Driving Directions From Vermont Route 89: Exit at Exit 10 and drive 10 miles north to Stowe. At the blinking light/stop sign in Stowe Village, turn left onto Rt. 108 (the Mountain Road). Go 3.4 miles. Topnotch Meadow is on the left, just after the Mountaineer Motel and Pinnacle Sports Ski Demo Shop.