Agility Trials

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27th March 2010 Tas Dog Training Club Agility/Jumping - Entries close 27/2/2010

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Extracts from the ANKC Rules for Agility Trials

Aim of Agility Trials

The aim of this competition is for a Handler to direct his dog around a course of different obstacles to assess and enhance the ability of the dog and Handler to work as a team. It is an educational and sporting activity intended to improve the dog's integration into society. The sport requires a good rapport between dog and Handler, which results in perfect teamwork. Whilst speed of the dog is to be desired, steadiness of work is essential to a faultless performance of the course.

The overall objectives of Agility Trials are:

To encourage a graded progression through the sport.
To encourage new participants and new ideas and the continuance of Agility as a unique canine discipline.
To encourage an increased level of fitness for dog and Handler.
To encourage safe and pleasant competition for all.

Age Requirement for Dogs

Dogs must be 18 Months and over to compete

Some terminology worthy of Note:

Contact Area: A contact area is an area painted a different colour to the body of an obstacle,

onto which a dog muststep whilst negotiating that obstacle, except for the

Scramble where contact is required only on thedown side.

Standard Course Time (SCT) Standard Course Time is the time set by the Judge within which

a dog is required to complete the course in order to be clear of time faults.

determined by the total length of the course (CL) and dividing this figure by the

Rate and adding five (5) seconds for the Table pause,where used.

Example: if CL = 120m, Rate = 2.0m/s then SCT is 120/2 + 5 = 65 seconds

Starting and Finishing Lines Starting and Finishing Lines are defined lines across which the dog is

required to pass in the nominated direction of the course when starting or finishing.

Wrong Course A Wrong Course occurs when the dog negotiates an obstacle out of the

numbered order, negotiates an obstacle in the wrong direction, passes under

the bar of a Hurdle in the wrong direction or weavestwo (2) or more gaps in

the weaving poles in the wrong direction.

The following Class description applies to Agility, Jumping and Games

(a) NOVICE CLASS: For dogs that are not eligible for the Novice title.

(b) EXCELLENT CLASS: For dogs that have qualified and applied for the Novice title and are noteligible for the Excellent title.

(d) OPEN CLASS: Open to all dogs. (Note: There is no Open class in Games.)

Agility Champion Requirements

Agility ChampionThe title of Agility Champion will be awarded to a dog that gains 20 qualifying certificates at the MasterClass level in each of the Agility and Jumping events i.e. a total of 40 qualifying certificates in aggregate.

The 20 qualifying certificates must comprise:

(a) Ten first place results in trials conducted by Affiliates after 1sl July 2006, and

(b) Ten first, second or third place results in trials conducted by affiliates before or after 1st July 2006.

For results achieved prior to 1st July 2006, the onus is on the owner to provide the Canine Control with evidence of results achieved. The qualifying certificates submitted for the Agility Champion Title are in addition to those required to attain the ADM and J DM titles. The prefix to be used will be AG CH.

Agility Ring:

The Ring shall be a minimum of 800 square metres except with the approval of the Canine Control. Each ring will have separate entry and exit points with a minimum of a three (3) metres corridorbetween the rings where practicable

Height Cards

Official Height Card, signed by TWO(ANKC) Agility Judges or other persons approved by the Canine Control specifying the height of the dog must be obtained.

The height of the dog is to be measured at the highest point of the withers nomore than two months before that trial.

The Height Card is valid for the life of the dog.

Height Category

200 Up to and including 270 mm
300 271 mm up to and including 365 mm
400 366 mm up to and including 455 mm
500 456 mm up to and including 545 mm
600 546 mm and over

Obstacles

Broad Jump

The Broad Jump consists of two (2) to four (4) separate boards. All sections of the broad jump must be the same colour.

Each board is to have length of between 1200 mm and 1500 mm and be of a height of between100 mm and 250 mm.

For convenience, the width of the four (4) boards may be built to telescope.

There must be four (4) corner posts, which are to be a minimum of 1200 mm high and have a diameter of 20 mm.The distance that a dog must jump and the number of boards to be used in the Broad Jump will be as follows:

HEIGHT CATEGORY JUMP DISTANCE NUMBER OF BOARDS

200 400 mm

300 600 mm

400 800 mm 3

500 1000 mm 4

600 1200 mm 4

Dog Walk

The Dog Walk consists of three (3) connected planks, one plank angled up from the ground to the end of an elevated horizontal plank and the other angled from the other end, down to the ground and must be a light and visible colour i.e. white or a pale colour. This obstacle must not have cleats fitted to the planks. The length of each plank shall be 3500 mm. The width shall be a minimum of 300 mm to a maximum of 330 mm. The planks are to have a non-slip surface. The horizontal plank is to be set 1200 mm off the ground. From the grounded end of the planks, there will be a contact area of 1100 mm painted adifferent colour to the remainder of the obstacle. This contact area is to be painted on all visible sides

Hoop

The Hoop shall have an inside diameter of 600 mm and a minimum fascia depth of 75 mm and thickness of 75 mm which is securely supported and fixed in an upright position to minimisemovement. All Hoops must comply with these measurements by 1st January 2007. The height of the Hoop from the inside rim to the ground is to be adjustable for each height category. The inside of the Hoop must be closed as a safety measure and padded if it is of a solid material.

Hurdles

Hurdles consist of two (2) uprights, which support a bar or other centre section. The base support projection from the side of the jump must be a maximum size of 300 mm.Hurdles are to be adjustable for each height category. The uprights, which may be winged, are to be a minimum of 1200 mm high. The distance between the uprights is to be between 1200 mm and 1500mm. Bars are to be made of any material that is unlikely to injure if they are displaced. The bar is to be approximately 35 mm in diameter, and be painted in contrasting colours in alternate sections of approximately 75 mm. Nails or spikes are not to be used to support the bars. All centre sections of Hurdles, whether bar or other, must be able to be dislodged if hit hard enough in EITHER direction.

The other centre sections may consist of fill-in bars, crossed bars or a solid section of any constructione.g. brush fence, solid wall, pseudo brick wall etc. but must be able to be dislodged.Wings are optional, but must be approved by the Judge and be a minimum of 1200 mm in heightbeside the upright.

Spread Hurdle

A Spread Hurdle consists of two (2) bar Hurdles. The base support projection from the side of the jump must be a maximum size of 300 mm.The Hurdles must be adjustable for each height category as shown below.

Height CategoryDistance betweenhurdlesHeight of first bar to thegroundHeight of second bar to theground200300400500600150 mm225 mm300 mm375 mm450 mm150 mm225 mm300 mm375 mm450 mm200 mm300 mm400 mm500 mm600 mm

ScrambleThe Scramble consists of two (2) planks connected at the top in an "A" form.The length of each plank is to be 2400 mm and the minimum width is to be 900 mm. Existing 2500 mmplanks are acceptable providing the angle at the apex is the same as a 2400 mm plank. All Scramblesmade after 1st July 2006 are to be made in accordance with the 2400 mm standard.The length of the obstacle along the ground to form the base of the "A" is to be 3850 mm for planks of2500 mm and 3700 mm for planks of 2400 mm length.The planks are to have a non-slip surface. From the grounded end of the planks, there will be acontact area of 1100 mm painted a different colour to the remainder of the obstacle. This contact areais to be painted on all visible sides.The planks are to have five (5) half round cleats that have a height of 6 mm and a width of 15 mm setapproximately 200 mm apart starting from the apex.

SeesawA Seesaw is a plank poised on a central bracket.The length of the plank should be a minimum of 3650 mm to a maximum of 4250 mm. The width is tobe a minimum of 300 mm to a maximum of 330 mm. The height of the central bracket beingapproximately 1/6th of the length of the plank, from the ground.Examples: L = 3650 mm H = 600 mmL = 4250 mm H = 700 mmContact areas 1100 mm from both ends of the plank are to be painted on all visible sides and shouldbe a different colour to the remainder of the obstacle. The obstacle must be stable and the plank musthave a non-slip surface. The plank is to be designed to return to the original position once the doghas alighted.

TableThe top of the Table is to be 1000 mm square with a non-slip surface. It is to be adjustable for eachheight category and should be anchored.

Collapsible TunnelThe Collapsible Tunnel consists of rigid entrance sections, which are padded for protection and towhich a chute is attached. The opening of the entrance section shall not be elevated. The rigid sectionshall be a minimum of 600 mm to a maximum of 1100 mm long, and shall be 600 mm in diameter or600 mm in width and height. The bottom inside surface of this section must have a non-slip surface,which may be provided by attaching a non-slip material. If the entrance section is cylindrical, thenon-slip surface must extend to a height of at least 150 mm.The length of the chute should be a minimum of 3 (three) metres, made of a suitable lightweightopaque material and extended in a straight line with the entrance section. The chute is to be graduallyflared to measure 800 mm in diameter at the exit end. All chutes manufactured after 1st July 2006must comply with the above rules. Existing chutes, which comply with the previous rules, areacceptable for use in competition

Flexible TunnelThe Flexible Tunnel is an open opaque flexible concertina type tube. It is to measure approximately600 mm inside diameter and be a minimum of four (4) metres to a maximum of eight (8) metres long.The tunnel is to be flexible so that one or more bends can be shaped. It must be secured so that it willnot move whilst in use

Weaving Poles for Agility and Jumping (Refer to Games rules for Games)There will be twelve (12) Weaving Poles for all classes that have Weaving Poles. The poles are to beset vertically in a straight line 600 mm apart (centre to centre) without any 10% variation. They are tobe a minimum of 1200 mm in height and a minimum of 20 mm to a maximum of 40 mm in diameter.No bar is to be fixed along the top of the poles. The Weaving Poles must be made of a lightweight andflexible material, e.g. similar to PVC, allowing the dog to flex the poles as it is weaving. The base ofthe pole may be rigid to a maximum height from the ground of 200 mm.If the Weaving Poles have a metal bar along the centre with metal legs extending laterally, the legsand bar must be fixed and secured, where possible, with a non-slip surface. The legs must be offset tothe dog's path. Pegs to be fitted into holes drilled into metal base. No pegs are allowed in the dog's path.

What is required for each class

NOVICE AGILITY CLASS (14-16 OBSTACLES)There is no limit to the number of times an obstacle can be used, with the exception of the contactobstacles, Spread Hurdle, Table and Weaving Poles, which are not to be negotiated more than once.MANDATORY OPTIONALBroad Jump Collapsible TunnelDog WalkHoopSingle Hurdle/sSpread HurdleScrambleTableFlexible Tunnel/sWeaving Poles—12

EXCELLENT AGILITY CLASS (16-20 OBSTACLES)There is no limit to the number of times an obstacle can be used, with the exception of the contactobstacles, Table and Weaving Poles, which are not to be negotiated more than once.MANDATORY OPTIONALBroad Jump/s Collapsible TunnelDog WalkHoop/sSingle Hurdle/sSpread HurdleScrambleSeesawTableFlexible Tunnel/sWeaving Poles—12

MASTER AGILITY CLASS (20-24 OBSTACLES)With the exception of those obstacles marked "optional", all obstacles listed below must be performed.The Weaving Poles can only be negotiated once.MANDATORY OPTIONALBroad Jump/s TableDog Walk Collapsible Tunnel/sHoop/sSingle Hurdle/sSpread Hurdle/sScrambleSeesawFlexible Tunnel/sWeaving Poles—12

OPEN AGILITY CLASS (16-20 OBSTACLES)There is no limit to the number of times an obstacle can be used, with the exception of the contactobstacles, Table and Weaving Poles, which are not to be negotiated more than once.MANDATORY OPTIONALDog Walk Broad Jump/sScramble TableSeesaw Spread Hurdle/sSingle Hurdle/s Hoop/sFlexible Tunnel/s Collapsible TunnelWeaving Poles—12

NOVICE JUMPING CLASS (14-16 OBSTACLES)There is no limit to the number of times an obstacle can be re-negotiated in the Novice Jumping classwith the exception of the Spread Hurdle, which can only be negotiated once.MANDATORY OPTIONALBroad Jump Collapsible TunnelHoopFlexible Tunnel/sSingle Hurdle/sSpread Hurdle

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF OPEN AGILITY AND OPEN JUMPINGThe Open Agility Class and the Open Jumping Class must be designed to at least Excellent Classstandard and must contain a distance handling challenge:a) The Distance Handling Challenge is a section of a course that requires the Handler to handle thedog from beyond a Distance Handling Line.b) The Distance Handling Line is a line over which a Handler must not cross during the distancehandling challenge.c) Five (5) faults will be incurred for a Handler who steps across a Distance Handling Line.d) The Distance Handling Line is to be approximately five (5) metres from the furthest point of thechallenge.e) The Obstacles used in the Distance Handling Challenge may be selected from Flexible orCollapsible Tunnels, Single Hurdle/s, Spread Hurdle, Scramble, and Broad Jump.

Summary of

Height Category	200	300	400	500	600
Dog Heights	Up to & including 270mm	271-365mm inclusive	365-455mm inclusive	456-545 mm inclusive	546mm and over
Jump Heights	200mm	300mm	400mm	500mm	600mm
Spread, Distance between bars	150mm	225mm	300mm	375mm	450mm
Spread, Height of first bar	150mm	225mm	300mm	375mm	450mm
Spread, Height of second bar	200mm	300mm	400mm	500mm	600mm
Broad distance	400mm	600mm	800mm	1000mm	1200mm
Broad, Number of Boards	2	2	3	4	4

Contact areas

Dog Walk, Seesaw & Scramble 1100 mm

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