NAE July 2009

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 May 26, 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 June 12th will receive discounted entry fees.

Closing Date
All entries must be RECEIVED no later than June 22nd. 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 June 12th; $12/run for entries postmarked after June 12th; $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 June 22nd.

Entry Changes
Accepted entries may be changed prior to Monday June 29th. 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There shall be no refunds for entries withdrawn in the event a dog and/or handler are dismissed from competition, regardless of the reason for such dismissal.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, July 5th. 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, June 30th. 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 July 1st 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-Changed 6/27
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: Jumpers, Hoopers, Regular 1+2, Touch N Go, Chances, Weavers
Sunday: Tunnelers, Weavers, Regular 1+2, Chances, Hoopers, Jumpers

Driving Directions

From the Albany Area (South): The Washington County Fair is just 13 miles from Interstate 87. Take I-87 to exit 14. Follow the signs for Schuylerville and Route 29 East. Take Route 29 East through Schuylerville and across the Hudson River. **Once you cross the river, continue ~1.75 miles on Route 29. The Fairgrounds will be on the left after you crest the hill. Turn left onto Old Schuylerville Rd. and follow to the fair entrance.

From the Glens Falls, N.Y. Area (North): Take I-87 to Exit 15. Stay left on the Exit 15 ramp. Follow the signs for Schuylerville and Route 29 East. Take Route 29 East through Schuylerville and across the Hudson River. Follow from ** above.

From the Troy, N.Y. Area: Follow Route 40 North through Schaghticoke and north to the intersection of Route 40 & Route 29. Turn left onto Route 29 and go six-tenths of a mile. Turn right onto Old Schuylerville Road and follow to the fair entrance.

From Mass I-90: Take exit B1 for I-90 West towards Albany; Take exit 6A for I-787 North and follow for ~8 miles; Turn right at RT-32 and go ~1.7 mi; Turn left at US-4 and follow for ~24 mi; Turn Right at RT-29 and follow for ~2 mi; Turn left onto Old Schuylerville Rd. and follow to the fair entrance.

Alternative Route from Mass I-90: Take exit B3 for RT-22 New Lebanon; Turn right on RT-22; Follow RT-22 for ~52 miles; Turn left at RT-372 (E Main St.) and follow for ~9 mi; Continue on RT-29/Main St and follow for ~3 miles; Turn right onto Old Schuylerville Rd. and follow to the fair entrance.