In conjunction with Agility Secrets Show

Open to Border Collies and Working Sheepdogs (max. 400 entries per FCI grade)

(Special License granted by the Kennel Club)

The Rutland Showground, Showground Way, Barleythorpe, Oakham,

Rutland, LE15 7TW (use LE15 6US for Sat Nav)

Friday 4th, Saturday 5th and Sunday 6th of August 2017

Show opens 7:00am Briefing 7:30am Judging 8:00am

Guarantors to the Kennel Club

Society Chairman- Laura Chudleigh, 104 Forest Road, Coalville, LE67 3SH Society Secretary- Amanda Yates, 102 Coleshill Road, Atherstone, CV9 2AF Society Treasurer- William Verney, 104 Forest Road, Coalville, LE67 3SH

Competition Manager: Sandra Yates

Show Secretary: Amanda Yates, 102 Coleshill Road, Atherstone, CV9 2AF 07800 544650

Closing date for entries (Postmark) – 1st May 2017 Or before if limit is reached

Internet entries will be accepted via www.agilityshows.online

Paper Entries to: Border Collie Classic, 104 Forest Road, Coalville LE67 3SH

Email: info@bcc2017.com

NO ACCESS TO THE VENUE BEFORE 11am ON THURSDAY 3RD OF AUGUST

Vet on Call: Oakham Veterinary Hospital Ashwell Road, Oakham, Rutland, LE15 7QH 01572 722646 (24 hours)

Equipment Supplier for all rings: First Contact Agility Equipment Hire – Rubber chip contact equipment

Schedule of Classes for Friday 4th August 2017

Class Name Judges

1 A3 Large BC Warm Up - Agility

Sandra Deidda, Mirja Lapanja, Tamás Tráj, Dave Munnings, Stuart Harmes

2 A3 Large BC Warm Up - Jumping

3 A3 Large BC Warm Up - Jumping

4 A2 Large BC Warm Up - Agility

5 A2 Large BC Warm Up - Jumping

6 A2 Large BC Warm Up - Jumping

7 A2/3 Medium BC Warm Up - Agility

8 A2/3 Medium BC Warm Up - Jumping

9 A2/3 Medium BC Warm Up - Jumping

You may enter up to 3 individual classes

Schedule of Classes for Saturday 5th August 2017

Class Name Judges

10 A3 Large BCC Agility

Sandra Deidda, Mirja Lapanja, Tamás Tráj, Alan Short, Lucy Osborne, Alan Bray

11 A3 Large BCC Agility

12 A3 Large BCC Agility

13 A2 Large BCC Agility

14 A2 Large BCC Agility

15 A2 Large BCC Agility

16 A2/3 Medium BCC Agility

17 A2/3 Medium BCC Agility

18 A2/3 Medium BCC Agility

Each dog will be entered in all three classes for which they are eligible

Schedule of Classes for Sunday 6th August 2017

Class Name Judges

19 A3 Large BCC Jumping

Mirja Lapanja, Tamás Tráj, Martin Cavill, Toni Dawkins, Barrie James, Paul Hinchley

20 A3 Large BCC Jumping

21 A3 Large BCC Jumping

22 A2 Large BCC Jumping

23 A2 Large BCC Jumping

24 A2 Large BCC Jumping

25 A2/3 Medium BCC Jumping

26 A2/3 Medium BCC Jumping

27 A2/3 Medium BCC Jumping

Each dog will be entered in all three classes for which they are eligible

Finals Judge: Sandra Deidda

Jump Heights Large will be jumping 60cm, Medium will be jumping 40cm

Warm-Up classes on Friday can be entered individually. When entering Border Collie Classic classes on the Saturday

and Sunday, you are booking for all 6 runs at your grade and height.

These are all ‘Special’ classes, therefore do not count for KC progression.

Eligibility

Dogs and owners that are eligible to compete in UK Kennel Club Grades 4 and 5 should enter A2.

Dogs and owners that are eligible to compete in UK Kennel Club Grades 6 and 7 should enter A3.

Dogs entering from the USA

Dogs and owners that are eligible to compete in Novice in the USA should enter A2.

Dogs eligible to compete in Open or Excellent in the USA should enter A3.

Rules and Regulations

1. Dogs entered at Kennel Club licensed Agility Shows must be registered at the Kennel Club in accordance with Kennel Club Regulations for Classification and

Registration B, or else registration or transfer of registration must have been applied for. The registration number/ authority to compete (ATC) number will be

required for each entry.

2. All dogs registered and resident outside the UK must be issued with a Kennel Club Authority to Compete (ATC) number before entry to the show/event can be

made. All overseas entries without a Kennel Club Registration number or an Authority to Compete number will be returned to the exhibitor/competitor.

3. Entry fees: £3.30 per dog per class on Friday, £35 for BCC qualifier runs (6 runs, 3 Sat & 3 Sun) Camping £50 (Thursday-Sunday) £70 (Thursday- Wednesday)

4. In all classes there will be no prize money.

5. Entries may be made online via: www.agilityshows.online

6. The Committee reserves to itself the right to refuse entries.

7. Only dogs of 18 calendar months of age and over on the day of competition are eligible for competition at Kennel Club licensed Agility Shows.

8. A dog must not compete in the same class more than once, including special classes.

9. Not For Competition entries will be accepted for dogs aged four calendar months and over. Dogs must be Kennel Club registered with their details recorded on

the entry form.

10. No bitch in season is allowed to compete.

11. The mating of bitches within the precincts of the competitions is forbidden.

12. No person shall carry out punitive correction or harsh handling of a dog at any time within the boundaries of the Show.

13. Dogs must not wear any type of collar.

14. Should a judge be unable to fulfill the appointment to judge the Committee reserves the right to appoint another judge.

15. No competitor shall impugn the decision of the judge or judges.

16. FCI markings will apply. See www.fci.be

17. Hurdle Heights: Large 600mm, Medium 400mm,

18. The height limit for dogs. Large Dog classes - For dogs measuring over 430mm (1ft 5ins) at the withers. Medium Dog classes - For dogs measuring over 350mm

(1ft 1.75ins) and measuring 430mm (1ft 5ins) or under at the withers.

19. Judges at an Agility Show may not enter for competition a dog which is recorded in their ownership or part ownership; or handle a dog at the Show at which they

are judging. Dogs may be disqualified if proved to have been handled in the class by the scheduled judge’s spouse or immediate family, or resident at the same

address as the scheduled judge.

20. Removal of dogs from Competition: Following discussion between the show management and/or a veterinary surgeon, a dog shall be prevented from competing

and/or removed from the Show if it is:-

a. A bitch which is in season.

b. Suffering from any infectious diseases or contagious disease.

c. Interfering with the safety or chance of winning of an opponent.

d. Of such temperament or is so much out of control as to be a danger to the safety of any person or other animal.

e. Likely to cause suffering to the dog if it continues competing.

The circumstances of such a removal shall be recorded in the competition/show Incident Book and submitted to the Kennel Club.

21. Dog Agility is a competitive and physically strenuous activity. It is the responsibility of the owner/handler to ensure their dog is ‘fit for function’ and that they them-selves are fit to take part. By signing the entry form you confirm that to the best of your knowledge your dog is fit and able to take part in Agility classes on the day of the show.

22. In estimating the number of awards won, all wins up to and including 25 days before the start of the competition (9th July), shall be counted when entering for any class. For these purposes a competition shall be defined as all classes covered within the same schedule. In the event that a dog becomes eligible for the next grade at a particular show, after the entry for that show has been sent, it is the competitor’s responsibility to notify the show secretary at least 14 days before the date of the show. The dog will then be moved into the appropriate class(es) for the next grade. The dog must be moved into the corresponding number of classes as were entered at the lower grade. If there are fewer or no classes available for the next grade the competitor will be offered a refund of the relevant entry fees.

23. Should circumstances so dictate the Society, in consultation with the Judges, may alter arrangements as necessary. Such changes and the circumstances sur-

rounding them will be reported to the Kennel Club.

24. In the event that the show is cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances, the society will refund fees, less reasonably incurred expenses. If the show processor

has the provisions to do so, competitors will be refunded in the manner in which they had entered the show, but in any event the society will refund fees within 3

months of the show date to all those who had entered and requested a refund within 1 month of the show date.

25. Except for mobility aids, nothing shall be carried in the hand while the dog is under test and food shall not be given to a dog whilst in the ring.

26. Should the judge deem a re-run is required, any result and/or faults gained in the previous run must be discounted.

27. Separate entry forms must be completed by each owner and must signed by the owner or his authorised agent in accordance with provisions specified thereon.

Entry forms must be accompanied by the appropriate fees.

28. Free Passes – Not Applicable.

29. Competition of Dogs Suffering from Contagious or Infectious Disease – No dogs suffering from infectious or contagious disease or having been exposed to such

disease during the period of 21 days prior to the Competition may compete. Competitors infringing the Regulation will be liable to be fined and/or dealt with under

Kennel Club Rule A42.

30. It is the competitor’s responsibility to be available for their class, running order and to visibly wear their number.

31. Animals in Event - No animal other than one officially entered shall be brought into the precincts of the event during its continuance, except any dogs registered to

assist the disabled, or dogs required for educational or instructional purposes or by permission of the General Committee. However, at the discretion of the show

society, a dog brought to the show by a spectator may be admitted into the precincts of the dog show, with the proviso that those in charge of the dog sign a

declaration confirming the dog is free from disease and that the dog will be kept under proper control at all times.

32. A pay on the day class will be held if time permits.

33. A practice ring may be available to dogs entered for competition at the show, if space allows. This ring must be supervised by a responsible adult with agility

knowledge.

34. Welfare of Dogs - An exhibitor (or competitor) whose dog is entered at a Kennel Club licensed event should take all reasonable steps to ensure the needs of their

dog(s) are met, and should not knowingly put their dogs’ health and welfare at risk by any action, default, omission or otherwise. A breach of this Regulation may

be referred to the General Committee for disciplinary action under Kennel Club Rules and Regulations.

35. If you enter the show by paper and choose to download your ring cards you are agreeing for the information on them to be publicly viewable on the web site.

Border Collie Classic special information

Participation is open to all Border Collies and Working Sheepdogs.

It is not possible to enter for just the Saturday or just the Sunday. When entering the BCC you are entering for all 6 runs over the two days.

(Friday) Competitors may choose to run up to 3 courses (to be determined by the organisation, depending on the number of entries). Prizes will be awarded for the top 3 in each

class.

(Saturday & Sunday) 2nd & 3rd grade

2nd and 3rd grade run separately on their own courses. All competitors will run 6 courses: 3 Agility (Saturday) and 3 Jumping (Sunday).

On Sunday there will be two finals: the National Team Final and the Individual Grand Final.

The results from the Agility 1, 2 and 3, and the Jumping 1, 2 and 3 will count for a place in the Individual Grand Final. For 3rd grade, the top 10 placed combinations

(= handler & dog) per round will be invited to take part in the Individual Grand Final. For 2nd grade, the winners of each round will be invited to take part in the Individual

Grand Final. This means that the maximum number of participants at this final will be 66. In the event that one or more combinations qualify at two or more courses, the

open spaces will not be filled. The title "BCC2016 Champion" will be awarded to the winner of the Individual Grand Final.

National teams will compete in the National Team Final on Sunday. Each national team consists of the three best 3rd Grade combinations and three best 2nd Grade

combinations from that country. The combinations qualifying for the Team Final are determined by the combined results of the 3 courses run on Saturday, per Grade. If

there are countries with less than 3 participants in 3rd Grade and/or less than 3 participants in 2nd Grade, the organization will combine countries into ad hoc country

teams.

It is not allowed to replace the qualified combinations in a country team, ie. in case of injury. In such a case, the country team will run with less than 6 combinations.

The National Team Final will be an Agility course. To determine the winning country in this Final, only the results of the four best combinations of a national team will

count.

Of all the dogs running finals (team and individual), the chip needs to be checked when leaving the ring. Randomly during the tournament, chips will be checked.

The FCI rules and regulations are applicable to this show (see www.fci.be). Dogs with a height of 43cm or over: category Large. Dogs with the height 35cm or over, but

less than 43cm: category Medium.

In the finals (individual and country) only Large dogs can participate. Medium dogs can compete in the Agility 1, 2 & 3 and Jumping 1, 2 & 3 courses on Saturday and

Sunday, they will have their own ranking and individual final on the Sunday.

The organization reserves the right to refuse entries, and make any alterations they may consider necessary in the event of unforeseen circumstances.

The maximum number of combinations for the 3rd Grade on Saturday and Sunday is 400.

The maximum number of combinations for the 2nd Grade on Saturday and Sunday is 400.

Registration is from 25/03/2017 until 01/05/2017 In the event the maximum number of entries is exceeded during this registration time, a draw will be made.

A handler working more than one dog in the same class must ensure that the dogs compete in the sequence in which they are drawn (according to catalogue). Failure to

do so may result in elimination.

Dogs must be handled by the same handler throughout the whole event. It is not allowed to switch handler during the event.

Please, don't forget we are guests at Rutland Showground and we kindly ask you to show respect to their rules and regulations, other campers and guests.

Your dog is vulnerable and at risk during hot weather and the Kennel Club offers the following guidance to help guide you through the do’s and don’ts travelling to and

whilst at KC licensed events.

When travelling to a show please take a moment to consider whether the route to the show is on a busy holiday route, and leave earlier to avoid increased time in traffic jams.

If your vehicle is not air-conditioned seriously consider whether travelling to the show is a good idea at all.

The vehicle should be as fully ventilated as possible, and plenty of stops should be taken, with lots of water available to drink.

Ensure your dog is not sitting in full sunlight. There should be plenty of free flowing air around the dog.

At the show, your dog is vulnerable and at risk if left in a vehicle in high temperatures.

Keep the dog in the shade – take your own shade for example a large umbrella and always have plenty of water available to drink so your dog stays well hydrated.

Avoid your dog taking part in unnecessary exertion or from standing in exposed sunlight for extended lengths of time.

Remember, if you feel hot your dog is very likely to feel much hotter and dehydrated, and this could lead to dire results. Please look after your dog’s welfare.

Warning: if your dog is found to be at risk, forcible entry to your vehicle may be necessary without liability for any damage caused.

Anyone whose dog is entered at a Kennel Club licensed event should take all reasonable steps to ensure the needs of their dog(s) are met, and should not put a dog’s

health and welfare at risk by any action, default, omission or otherwise. Breach of Kennel Club Regulations in this respect may be referred to the General Committee for

disciplinary action under Kennel Club Rules and Regulations.

Official BCC 2017 T-shirts can be purchased when you enter the competition for only £12.50

Please select size (on Entry Form) XS, S, M, L, XL, XXL

In case of cancellation of the show within 7 days of the show date, notification will be sent to the relevant web sites

and posted on applicable facebook groups where possible. It will be the competitor's responsibility to check with

these services if continuation of the show is in doubt

Sponsors

Thank you to our fantastic sponsors who are helping to make this event possible.

✴✴✴✴✴ HELPERS NEEDED ✴✴✴✴✴

It is impossible to run a show of this size without asking for extra help If you can help – please indicate on the entry

form if you are able to help.

For those helping for more than half a day, we will be providing packed lunch & entry into our fantastic prize draw.

We are happy to provide lunch, reserve group camping and allocate priority parking to any club or group of friends

that can supply a full ring party. Please contact info@bcc2017.com

Camping is limited and preference given to those offering help each day.

Good luck to everyone competing at this year’s Border Collie Classics, we can’t wait to welcome this fantastic event and all the competitors to our country.

Border Collie Classic- 4th-6th August 2017

Venue: The Rutland Showground, Showground Way,

Barleythorpe, Oakham, Rutland, LE15 7TW

Closing Date: 1st May 2017 (postmark)

Send Paper Entries and Fees to:

Agility Secrets, c/o 104 Forest Road, Coalville LE67 3SH

Cheques made payable to: Agility Secrets

Or enter online with

This form must be used by one person only (or partnership). Writing MUST BE IN INK OR INDELIBLE PENCIL. Use one line only for each dog. The name of the dog and all details as recorded with the Kennel Club must be given on this entry form. If an error is made, the dog may be disqualified by the Committee of The Kennel Club. All dogs must be REGISTERED at The Kennel Club Limited in the name of the exhibitor. If the registration or transfer of ownership has not been confirmed it must be applied for before the closing date of entries. In case of dispute proof of postage of such applications may be required by The Kennel Club. Dogs under 18 months of age on the day of competition cannot be entered for competition. On no account will entries be accepted without fees. If a dog is in the process of Registration or Transfer at the time entry is made, add the letters NAF or TAF as appropriate after its name. Please put classes in numerical order and USE BLOCK CAPITALS throughout when completing this entry form. Not for competition entries will be accepted for dogs aged four calendar months and over. Any bank charges incurred through incorrectly completed or dishonoured cheques will be passed on to the owner concerned. The Kennel Club Authority to Compete (ATC Number) for dogs resident outside of the UK must be stated or the entry will be returned. PLEASE CHECK ALL DETAILS BEFORE POSTING. A dog must at the time of entry for the competition, be registered as required by Kennel Club Rules and Regulations in the owner’s name (or else registration or transfer of registration applied for).

KC Registered Name of Dog* KC/ATC Number* D.O.B* Breed* Dog/Bitch* Grade Height

M/L Classes

*These details must be given in terms identical with registration of the dog at the Kennel Club

All non-competing dogs being brought to the show must be entered as NFC above (Not For Competition) – there is no charge for these entries.

Handler’s Details *Owner’s Details (if different to handler) Kennel Club Declaration: I/We agree to submit to and be bound by the Kennel Club Limited Rules & Regulations in their present form or as they may be amended from time to time in relation to all canine matters which the Kennel Club is concerned and that this entry is made upon the basis that all current single or joint registered owners of this dog[s] have authorised/consented to this entry. I/We also undertake to abide by the Regulations of this show and not bring to the Show any dog which has contracted or been knowingly exposed to any infectious or contagious disease during the 21 days prior to the Show or which is suffering from a visible condition which adversely affects it’s health or welfare. I/We further declare that I/we believe to the best of my/our knowledge that the dogs are not liable to disqualification under Kennel Club Agility Show Regulations.

Signature(s) of owner(s) or authorised agent:

…………………………………………………………….. Date: …………………….

Name: Name:

Address (incl. Postcode):

Address (incl. Postcode):

Tel. No: Tel. No:

Mobile: Dogs in Hot Vehicles: Your dog is vulnerable and AT RISK if left in a vehicle in high temperatures and even on days considered as slightly warm. Please take care of your dog. If your dog is found to be at risk forcible entry to your vehicle may be necessary without liability for any damage caused. Email:

Please tick the box to confirm that you are aware that Medium dogs must be measured prior to competing in accordance with Regulation H(1)(B)4

Help Needed Please ……. Class entries @ £3.30 per dog per class (Friday only) £

Helper’s Name(s): …………..BCC Entries @ £35.00 per dog £

Preferred Job(s) Scribe Score Call Pads Camping Spaces @ £50 (Thursday- Sunday) £70 (Thursday- Wednesday) £ 50 / £70

Day(s) Friday Saturday Sunday Return Postage (not available to those outside UK) £ 1.00

Time(s) AM PM Either AM or PM Both AM & PM OR download your ring cards and not pay return postage

(Return postage only available to UK competitors) Y / N

Ring Party (if applicable): Size (please circle) XS / S / M / L / XL / XXL BCC T Shirt @ £12.50 £

CAMPING GROUP:

If camping is full please- Cancel my entry (enclose an SAE) OR Put me on the waiting list Total (Please make cheques payable to Agility Secrets ) £