Club dAgilit de Montreal en competition

Indoor AAC Sanctioned Agility Trial 3 rings

January 4-5-6, 2013
Junior Handler classes are offered Junior class is integrated within the regular event (please complete the highlighted blue section of the entry form)

Invites you to its first

Snooker Challenge: More than 1 000 $ to be won

18 awards valued at 59$ each for the fastest 59 point total (details on page 3) Trial site Complexe Multisport St-Eustache 85, rue Grignon, St-Eustache On an official indoor soccer field, AAC approved http://www.complexemultisport.ca/ Judges Val Archibald (VA), Wendy Beard (WB), Robin Robbs (RR), Martine Hlie (MH), Julie Sansregret (JS) Courses (regular, special et veteran) : Starter : Standard (7), Gambler (3), Jumper (3), Snooker (3) Advanced : Standard (7), Gambler (3), Jumper (3), Snooker (3) Master : Challenge (2), Standard (7), Gambler (5), Jumper (4), Snooker (4) All levels : Team (2), Steeplechase (3)
Entries open on: September 4, 2012 Closing Date: Friday December 14, 2012 or when the trial is full No cancellation, changes or refunds after closing date Cheques will be deposited on December 1st 2012 Thank you for your cooperation

*** Limited entries ***

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Notice to Participants :
Competitors, through the submission of the entry form, acknowledge that they understand the AAC Rules and Regulations
which governs this trial and those which governs the Junior Handler Program. The Junior Handler may handle a different dog from one course to the next. Junior Handlers can only run one dog per course under their JH ID number for their Junior Handler qualifier. The dog may or may not be owned by the Junior Handler. Competitors are participating at this trial at their own risks. The Event Participation Waiver and Release of the entry form must be signed to meet the requirements of the AAC. entry.

The Organizing committee of the Club dAgilit de Montral en comptition reserves the rights to reject or refuse an The obstacles will be chosen amongst those described in the AAC Rules. An electronic timer will be used for all the

The new rules allow a Junior Handler to enter ALL events offered (games included). Will NOT be admitted or allowed to compete: dogs in heat, dogs suffering from an injury and aggressive dogs either
towards other dogs or humans. the designated warm-up areas. This rule will be rigorously applied.

events offered. In ring 3, the A-frame, dog walk, and teeter are covered by rubber granules. In ring 2, only the Aframe and teeter are covered by the rubber granules. Breakaway tires will be used on all the rings. ALL dogs must be have valid AAC ID number issued by the AAC in order to participate to an AAC Sanctioned Trial. This trial is open to all dogs, purebreed and non-purebreed, aged 18 months and older. Any dog entered with a Junior Handler may not run the same course twice.

All dogs must be kept on leash at ALL TIMES,except when performing their entered events or performing warm-ups in No leash, collar, treats, toys or other training aids will be permitted on course at any times. It is understood that the competitors have complete responsibility for the behavior of their dogs and/or their children. A
competitor whose dog or child constitutes a nuisance or whose behavior is dangerous, may at the discretion of the committee responsible for this trial, will be asked to leave the trial. In such a case, NO REFUND will be issued. Any handler who is found to be abusive to their dogs or to other participants shall be reported to the AAC Disciplinary Committee. This trial will be held Indoor in a Multi-Sport Facility on an Astro-turf surface.

A snack bar is located within the sport facility. Bleachers are available for the spectators.

Space is limited for chairs and cages. Please park in designated areas. It is strictly forbidden to smoke in the sports center except at the designated areas. Please dispose your cigarette butts in the cigarette butt receptacles. Please pick up after your spills and those of your dogs, under penalty of expulsion. Help us keep the place clean in order to be able to hold a trial in future years.

Registration fees :
The registration fee for each course is $17 and $10 for Junior Handlers and $10 for the relay. Entries must be accompanied by the appropriate fee in order to be valid. Additional charges will be charged for all
returned checks and a report will be filed at the AAC. Fees are payable in Canadian dollars.

A confirmation of registration will be sent to each participant, as soon as possible, after the closing date. There will be no refund for withdrawn entries after the closing date or in the case where the handler or the dog is a no
show, is eliminated or expelled by the committee responsible for the trial, the judge or a veterinarian.

The owner of a dog that comes into heat or are injured will be refunded, provided that the Trial Secretary is advised prior
to the date of the trial and that the competitor presents a veterinarians certificate at that time.

An entered dog who has earned a title on a previous competition can go to the next level if its handler notifies the Trial
Secretary at least a week before the date of the trial.

The dogs who earn a title in the Friday and/or Saturdays events will be allowed to move-up the next day, provided that
the Trial Secretary is notified before the end of the day of obtaining the title.

Description of the Class Levels:

Special Class: is open to all dogs. Other than the one time move up rule, dogs once entered in Special Class in a
Sanctioned AAC Trial , may no longer compete in a Regular class level (except dogs under 2 years old); however, the dogs are eligible for the Veteran class level. Veteran Class: is for dogs seven (7) years of age or older. This class is also open to dogs five (5) years of age or older who have been competing in the Special class level for a minimum of twelve (12) months. A dog may no longer compete in the Regular classes once entered at an official trial in any of the Veteran classes. Junior Handlers : o The Veterans course time will be used in Junior Handler class o At the Advanced or Master level, the JH competitor will be eliminated if the parent /guardian enters the ring or offers assistance from outside of the ring or if the JH does an obstacle repetition in a Challenge Class.

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Schedule of Events (Times are approximate):

Friday starts at 10:30 AM and approximate end time around 6PM Ring #1 Ring #2 Ring #3 Novice Jumpers 1 WB 10 h 30 Steeplechase 1 RR 10 h 30 Masters Gamblers 1 Novice Snooker 1 WB Advanced Jumpers 1 RR Masters Gamblers 2 Novice Gamblers 1 WB Advanced Snooker 1 RR Masters Standard 1 Novice Standard 1 WB Advanced Standard1 RR Masters Standard 2 Team 1 WB Advanced Gamblers1 RR Masters Jumpers 1 Saturday starts at 7 AM; end time around 6 PM Ring #2 WB 7 h 15 Advanced Jumpers 2 VA 7 h 15 WB Advanced Gamblers 2 VA MH Advanced Standard 2 VA MH Advanced Standard 3 JS MH Advanced Standard 4 JS MH Advanced Snooker 2 VA MH Masters Snooker 3 VA MH Steeplechase 3 VA

10 h 30

VA VA VA VA VA

7h

Ring #1 Team 2 Masters Standard 3 Novice Gamblers 2 Novice Standard 2 Novice Standard 3 Novice Standard 4 Novice Snooker 2 Novice Jumpers 2

Ring #3 Masters Jumpers 2 Masters Snooker 1 Masters Snooker 2 Masters Gamblers 3 Masters Gamblers 4 Masters Standard 4 Masters Standard 5 Steeplechase 2

RR RR RR WB RR RR WB WB

7 h 30

Sunday starts at 7:30 AM; end time 5 PM for Rings 2 & 3 and around 4 PM for Ring 1 Ring #1 Ring #2 Ring #3 Challenge1 VA 7 h 30 Advanced Gamblers 3 MH 7 h 30 Masters Snooker 4 Challenge2 VA Advanced Standard 5 RR Masters Gamblers 5 Novice Standard 5 MH Advanced Standard 6 RR Masters Standard 6 Novice Standard 6 MH Advanced Standard 7 RR Masters Standard 7 Novice Standard 7 JS Advanced Snooker 3 RR Team 3 Novice Gamblers 3 MH Advanced Jumpers 3 VA Masters Jumpers 3 Novice Snooker 3 MH Masters Jumpers 4 VA Novice Jumpers 3 MH

WB WB VA WB WB WB

The running order will be published. There will be no period of familiarisation but there will be a designed warm-up area with one (1) Jump to practice. To ensure the smooth running of the trial, each competitor is responsible for monitoring their running order in order to be present and ready at least three (3) dogs before his turn. The competitors, who do not show up in time, will lose their turn and will not be reimbursed.

Ribbons and Prizes :

All dogs obtaining a Q will receive a ribbon. Ribbons, or rosettes will be awarded to the 1st to the 4th place in each class. In addition, an official certificate will be sent by the AAC to the Junior Handlers who earned titles according to the
regulations of the AAC. A rosette will be awarded to all those who obtains a title. A prize will be awarded for the best performance of each event. All Junior Handlers obtaining a Q will receive a ribbon. A separate classification will be made for the Junior Handlers only.

Snooker Challenge:
18 prize of 59 $ will be awarded to the fastest 59 points in the following categories:
Novice Regular Mini 1 Regular Open 1 Special Mini 1 Special Open 1 Veteran Mini 1 Veteran Open 1 Advanced 1 1 1 1 1 1 Masters 1 1 1 1 1 1

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Directions to the Trial Site:

From Montral: From Autoroute 13 N or Autoroute 15 N, take exit 640 O (West) to St-Eustache / Oka. Take exit 11 for Qubec 148/ Boulevard Arthur-Sauv towards Lachute. Slight right into Boulevard Arthur-Sauv/QC-148 O Take the 1st right onto Rue Grignon (the Sports Arena will be on the right) From Qubec City: From Autoroute 40 O, take exit 96-O for Autoroute 640 O toward Laval/St-Eustache. Merge onto Autoroute 640 O Take exit 11 for Qubec 148/ Boulevard Arthur-Sauv towards Lachute. Slight right into Boulevard Arthur-Sauv/QC-148 O Take the 1st right onto Rue Grignon (the Sports Arena will be on the right)

Please contact hotels directly for current price and additional charges Auberge St-Eustache 40, rue Dubois Saint-Eustache, (Qubec) J7P 4W9 1-866-498-6825 (toll free) Next to the trial site Tel. : 450-473-6825 Fax : 450-473-8808 email : info@aubergesteustache.com website : www.aubergesteustache.com 35 $/stay for dogs Htel Chteauneuf Laval 3655 Autoroute des Laurentides Laval 17 km from trial site Tl. : 450 681-9000 or 1-800-605-5115 Continental breakfast included www.chateauneuflaval.com Comfort Inn / Quality Suites 2035 Autoroute des Laurentides Laval 20 km from trial site Tl. : 450 686-0600 or 1-800-465-6116 Continental breakfast included Econo Lodge 1981 Boulevard Cur-Labelle Laval 17 km from trial site Tl. : 450 681-6411 Continental breakfast included

Hotels:

The following website may also assist you in finding the right accommodation for you: http://www.petfriendly.ca/quebec.php

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AAC Official Entry Form - January 4-5-6, 2013

Name: City/Province: Telephone : Handler (ifdifferent from the owner):

Address: Postal code : E-mail : Junior Handler AAC number:

The junior handler must have a junior handler number The card will be valid for all the junior handlers trials) Dogs name: Birth Date: D M Y Breed: Height at withers: Dogs AAC number: Sex : F M

* The dog must jump one jump height lower than Regular and can jump one height lower he runs normally.. This also applies for Special or Veteran dogs.
Class : Regular Special Veteran Jump Height : 6 10 16 22 26

Friday, January 4 2013 Starts 10:30 am and ends around 6:00 pm Ring #1 Ring #2 Ring #3 Starter Jumper 1 WB Steeplechase 1 RR Master Gambler 1 Starter Snooker 1 WB Adv. Jumper 1 RR Master Gambler 2 Starter Gambler 1 WB Adv. Snooker 1 RR Master Standard 1 Starter Standard 1 WB Adv. Standard 1 RR Master Standard 2 Team Relay 1 WB Adv. Gambler 1 RR Master Jumper 1 Saturday, January 5, 2013 starts 7:00 am and ends around 6:00 pm Ring #1 Ring #2 Ring #3 Team Relay 2 WB Adv. Jumper 2 VA Master Jumper 2 Master Standard 3 WB Adv. Gambler 2 VA Master Snooker 1 Starter Gambler 2 MH Adv. Standard 2 VA Master Snooker 2 Starter Standard 2 MH Adv. Standard 3 JS Master Gambler 3 Starter Standard 3 MH Adv. Standard 4 JS Master Gambler 4 Starter Standard 4 MH Adv. Snooker 2 VA Master Standard 4 Starter Snooker 2 MH Master Snooker 3 VA Master Standard 5 Starter Jumper 2 MH Steeplechase 3 VA Steeplechase 2 Sunday starts at 7:30 am and ends around 5:00 pm in rings 2-3 and 4:00 pm in ring 1 Ring #1 Ring #2 Ring #3 Challenge 1 VA Adv. Gambler 3 MH Master Snooker 4 Challenge 2 VA Adv. Standard 5 RR Master Gambler 5 Starter Standard 5 MH Adv. Standard 6 RR Master Standard 6 Starter Standard 6 MH Adv. Standard 7 RR Master Standard 7 Starter Standard 7 JS Adv. Snooker 3 RR Team Relay 3 Starter Gambler 3 MH Adv. Jumper 3 VA Master Jumper 3 Starter Snooker 3 MH Master Jumper 4 VA Starter Jumper 3 MH Team Relay partner : or draw Total number of runs at $17$ = + Team Relay at $10 = $ Junior Handler Total number of runs at $10 =$ Entries and payment must be received no later than the closing date. Make your cheque payable to Club dAgilit de Montral en Comptition and mail to:

VA VA VA VA VA

RR RR RR WB RR RR WB WB

WB WB VA WB WB WB

Anne Tremblay, 14797 rue St-Augustin, Mirabel, Qc J7N 1W4 - Tlphone : (450) 475-7330; anne.tremblay@bell.ca Closing date : Friday, December 14, 2012. No postdated cheques will be accepted, however, the cheques wont be deposited before December 1, 2012.

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Agility Association of Canada (AAC) Participation waiver and Release (you can sign only one waiver for multiple dogs)
Handler: Dogs name 1: Dogs name 2: Dogs name 3: Dogs name 4: (the dog ) (the dog ) (the dog ) (the dog ) Dogs AAC ID : Dogs AAC ID : Dogs AAC ID : Dogs AAC ID :

In consideration of the acceptance of this entry by AAC and Club dAgilit de Montral en comptition (the Organizing Club) and the opportunity to have the Dog participate, compete in and/or be judged at this event or trial (the Event), I, the undersigned, agree as follows: 1. I certify that I am the actual owner of the Dog, or that I am the duly authorized agent of the actual owner of the Dog and that the Dog is not a hazard to persons, property or other dogs. 2. 3. I agree that AAC or the Organizing Club for the Event may refuse my entry for any reason that it deems to be sufficient. I understand and acknowledge that participation in the Event carries certain risks, including, but not limited to injuries (including serious injuries and death) to myself, the Dog, another dog under my control or persons attending as my guests (my Related Parties), damage to property and other losses. I waive any and all claims that I have or may have in the future against, and release from all liability and agree not to sue AAC, the Organizing Club or any of the directors, executives, committees, representatives, employees, volunteers or agents of either AAC or the Organizing Club (the Personnel) for any injury, death, property damage or other loss that I or my Related Parties sustain due to any cause whatsoever, including negligence, breach of contract, breach of duty, statutory or otherwise, or mistakes or errors of judgment of any kind. I assume full responsibility for the conduct of myself and my Related Parties during the entirety of the Event. I agree to indemnify and save harmless AAC, the Organizing Club and the Personnel from and against any and all claims that may be made against them or costs, fees, expenses or liability (including, without limitation, lawyers fees on a solicitor and own client basis) incurred by AAC, the Organizing Club or the Personnel that may arise due to: (1) any act or omission of myself, my Related Parties or any party for whom I am liable at law; or (2) aggressive behaviour by the Dog or any other dog under my control. I have read, and do understand the rules of competition and the additional rules (if any) appearing in the trial schedule for the Event, as well as the policies of AAC pertaining to discipline (collectively, the Rules). I agree to abide by the Rules and to conduct myself and the Dog in accordance with the Rules. I understand that myself and/or the Dog may be subject to disciplinary procedures or sanctions for breach of the Rules and agree to respect and be bound by any disciplinary decision made by AAC. I understand that AAC and/or the Organizing Club may, in the course of administering the Event or conducting its activities generally, collect, use or disclose my personal information and that any personal information collected, used or disclosed by AAC and/or the Organizing Club will be treated in accordance with AAC policy and applicable privacy and personal information laws. I hereby consent to the collection, use and disclosure by AAC and/or the Organizing Club of my personal information. I have been given the opportunity to read and understand the terms of this Agreement before signing it, and have in fact done so. I understand that by signing this Agreement, I am restricting my legal rights and I sign this Agreement voluntarily and of my own free will.
(Parent or guardian must sign for children under 18)

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Signature:

Date:

Entry not valid unless Agreement is signed, dated and submitted with the correct fee.

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VOLUNTEERS CALLING ALL Your help is greatly appreciated and we welcome you in advance

Volunteers are very important people to the Montreal Agility Club

A free run will be drawn among the volunteers of every ''run'' so 60 free runs will be drawn Guaranteed Entry for 2014 indoor trial Certificates will also be drawn throughout the weekend within each ring. Plus : If you enroll as a volunteer for more that the number of courses entered, you entry will be prioritised. Example : If you enter 10 runs and you volunteer 5 runs your entry will be prioritised.

Volunteers name :

E-Mail :

Available Tasks :
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Questions? Contact Louise Gamache at louise_gamache@hotmail.com. A BIG THANK YOU FOR YOUR CONTRIBUTION

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