ThisisatitlingeventunderWCRL2018OfficialRules&Regulations.Opentoalldogsofanybreedandanyability–includingmixedbreedsanddisableddogs.
Gotowww.rallydogs.comtoviewtheOfficialRules&Regulations.
LocationGoldenRuleSchoolforDogs
23Morris-SussexPikeAndover,NJ07821
TrialSecretary
862-686-0009
EntriesOpenJanuary1,2020(bypostmarkdate)Entries submitted via FedEx or Express Mail will beaccepted only if the signature waiver is signed. Notelephone,email,orfaxentrieswillbeaccepted.
ClosingDateFriday,February21,2020at7pmESTEntries must be received no later than February 21,2020,unless the trial isnot full.EntriesPOSTMARKEDafter closingdate (02/21/2020),ADD$5 late fee.Dayofshowentrieswillnotbeaccepted.
ThisisanIndoortrialonrubberflooring.
TrialSchedule
StarttimeforTrial2isestimatedandwillbeginafterTrial1iscompleted,butnoearlierthan11:30AM.
Sunday,March1,2020Trial1–8:15am Trial2–Notbefore11:30AM
Level1 Judge:KrisMarino Intro Judge:KrisMarinoLevel2 Judge:KrisMarino Veteran Judge:KrisMarinoLevel3 Judge:KrisMarino Level1 Judge:KrisMarinoVeteran Judge:KrisMarino Level2 Judge:KrisMarinoIntro Judge:KrisMarino Level3 Judge:KrisMarino
LevelBwillbejudgedbeforeLevelA
VersatileK9SportsClubWCRLSanctionedTrialSunday,March1,2020
Intro,Veterans,Level1,2,3
ReducedEntryFeeforIntroandVeterans-$20
TrialCommitteeShowChairman TrialSecretary
JeanneThompson JeanneThompson862-686-0009 862-686-0009
[email protected] [email protected]
Facility,Check-In,Crating,andFoodDoorsOpenat7:30am,Sunday,March1,2020.Pleasedonotarrivepriortothistime.Generalbriefing,Judge’sbriefing,andwalk-throughswillbeginat8:15am.Judgingbeginsat8:30am.Finalconfirmationandrunningorderpertrialwillbesentbyemailaftertheclosingdate.Entrieslimitedto100runsperday.Move-upswillbeallowedbetweentrialsbothinLevelandinClass.Levelmoveupswillbeallowedbetweentrials.MoveupsfromtheAtoBclassaremandatory.Move-upsatthetrialsmustbesubmittedtotheChiefScorekeeperorTrialSecretaryusingtheMoveUpFormprovidedatthetrials.
Anychangestoentries,includingcancellations,willbeaccepteduntiltheclosingdate,March1,2020.ChangesmustbesenttotheTrialSecretarybye-mailorinwriting.CancellationsreceivedafterMarch1,2020,willnotbeeligibleforarefundoffees.
Dogsmaybecratedintheair-conditioned/heatedbuildingoryoumayworkoutofyourcar.Besuretobringyourowncrateandwaterforyourdog.Noex-pensordogtentsallowedinthebuilding.Volunteersandtrialcommitteemembershavepreferenceforcratinginthemainroom.Pleasebecourteoustootherexhibitors.Donottakeextraspaceorblockcrates.
Coffee,teaandbreakfastfoodwillbeprovidedforeveryone.Lunchwillonlybeavailableforjudgesandvolunteersbutthereareplentyofconveniencestores/fastfoodrestaurantsclosetothetrials.
AwardsAwardsmayconsistofplacementrosette/stripribbon/overlaystripribbon,qualifyingribbon,andsomeadditionalawardsmaybeoffered.Pleasenotethattitlerosetteswillbereservedforexhibitorswhoindicateanticipatedtitle(s)ontheirentryleastfour(4)weekspriortothetrialdates. Titlesearnedatthetrialbutnotindicatedontheexhibitorentrywillbeprovidedassoonaspossibleafterthetrial.
DirectionstotheShowSite
FromRoute84,(NY&PA),useMilfordExit.Rte.6EasttoRte.209South.CrossBridge,Rte.206.FollowRte.206intoAndoverBorostayingonRoute206gounderthelongRRtunnelMorrisSussexPikeisthefirstrightaftertheShellGasStation–goundersmallRRtrestleandmaketheimmediaterightturnintothedrivewayoftheschool.
FromRoute80,useExit25–Route206North–travelRt.206Thru4trafficlights–aftergoingthrough4thlight,MorrisSussexPikeisthethirdleftturn(youwillbeturningjustpriortotheShellGasStation)goundersmallRRtrestleandmaketheimmediaterightturnintothedrivewayoftheschool
Parkingmustbeintheschoolparkinglot.Thereisnoonstreetparkingallowed.
AccommodationsEconoLodge(973)383-3922448Rt.206S,Newton,NJ
BestWesternInnatHunt’sLanding–(973)334-3737900Routes6&209,Matamoras,PA
QualityInn,(973)347-51001691Route46West,Ledgewood,NJ
RedRoofInn–(973)334-3737855Route46,Parsippany,NJ
RallyClassDescriptionFor a complete description of the Rally rules & regulations, rules of performance, scoring standards, explanation ofexercises(includingPrimaryandSecondaryElements),coursedesign,etc.,gotowww.rallydogs.comandclickonOfficialRegulations. To learn more and get new ideas, you can join the “All Dogs” Rally chat list and talk to other WorldCynosportRallyLimitedenthusiastsbysendingamessagetoRallyO-All-Dogs-subscribe@yahoogroups.com.YoumustbefamiliarwithalltheRallyexercisesigns,aswellastheOfficialRules&Regulationspriortotheevent.Gotowww.rallydogs.comforanexplanationofeachoftheexercisesignsandhavefunpracticingthemwithyourdog.
AandBClasses
“A”classesarefordogsthathaveNOTearnedthebaseleveltitleforthatlevel(i.e.,RL1,RL2,RL3,RLV).“B”classesarefordogsthathavecompletedthatbaseleveltitleforthatlevel.
IntroClass
Introclassisopentodogs6monthsorolder,butdogswhohaveearnedtheRLIorRL1orhigherarenoteligibleforplacementawards,ifoffered,inthisclass.ThereisnoseparationofIntroclassintoAandBclasses.AnIntrocoursehas10exercisesigns,includingthebonus.PleaseseetheOfficialRules&RegulationsformoredetailsonIntroclass,includingwhenrewardsmaybegiven.
VeteranClassVeteranclassisopentoalldogsovertheageof8;dogs50poundsandlessthan90poundsmayenterVeteranatage7years,anddogs90poundsormoremayenteratage6years.AVeterancoursewillconsistof12-13exercisesignsfromanylevel,includingabonusexercisefromtheLevel3BonusExercises.Veteranisanoff-leashclass.InVeteranclass,oneAdditionalCueperexercisemaybegivenwithoutpenalty.PleaseseetheOfficialRules&Regulationsformoredetails.
FoodandTouchRewardsRewardsoffoodandtouchmaybegiveninallclassesfollowingtheconclusionofanystationaryexercise,exceptwhenperformingsharedstations,inwhichtherewardmayonlybegivenattheconclusionofthefinalstationaryexerciseofasharedstation.Handler’sdeliveryoftherewardmustbecompletedbeforetheteammovesforwardonthecoursetothenextexercise.Useoftherewardtoinduceadesiredbehaviorisconsideredluringandisprohibited.Rewardsmaybegivenintheringbeforebeginningandaftercompletionofthecourseperformance.Ahandlershallnototherwisefeedortouchtheirdogduringthecourseperformance.PleaseseetheOfficialRules&Regulationsformoredetailsontherulesforrewards.
BonusExerciseABonusisanexercisethroughwhichadditionalpointsmaybeearned.Abonusexerciseisofferedonallcoursesintheregularclasses,anditshallbeclearlymarkedwitha“Bonus”placard.Thebonusexerciseshallbeincoursesequence,atjudge’sdiscretion,andshallbeperformedinthenormalflowofthetimedcourseathandler’soption.
Thefollowingrulesshallapplyforallbonusexercises,whetherthebonusexercisehasoneortwosigns:Ifthebonusexerciseisattempted,10bonuspointsareawarded,withpointdeductionsassessedforincorrectperformanceoftheexercise;pointdeductionsonthebonusshallnotexceed10points.Thebonusexercisemayberetriedonetime.Ifthebonusexerciseresultsinachangeofdirection,thehandlershallperformanadditionalbasicturnasneededfollowingthebonusinordertocontinuetothenextstation.Iftheteamoptstobypassthebonus,theteamshallheelbythebonusstationtothenextstation;thereisnopenaltyforbypassingthebonus.
PleaseseetheOfficialRules&Regulationsfordetailsonthebonusexercise,includingthelistofexercisesfromwhichthebonusisselectedforeachclass.
JumpHeightsDogsarenotrequiredtobemeasuredthedayofthetrialorpriortojudging.However,judgeshavetheoptiontomeasureanydogpriortohis/herperformanceifthedogappearstobeenteredinagrouplowerthanmightbeindicatedbyhis/herregisteredshoulderheight.Jumpheightsmayalsobemodifiedorthejumpexerciseexcusedentirelybasedonphysicalchallenges(e.g.age,disabilitysuchasblindness,oruseofamobilitydevice)thataparticulardogmayface.
Thefollowingtableshowstherecommendedandminimumallowablejumpheightsbaseduponthedog’sheightatthewithers.TheselectedjumpheightshallbeindicatedontheEntryForm.The“minimumallowablejumpheight”foreachheightcategoryistheminimumheightpermittedwithoutaRequestforModificationbeingmade.Ahandlermayselectahigherheightattheirsolediscretion,butmusthavedesignatedtheheightontheentryform.
HeightatWithers MinimumAllowableJumpHeight RecommendedJumpHeight12”orless 4” 4”16”orless 4” 8”20”orless 8” 12”Over20” 12” 16”
TimeStandards
EachcourseinallclasseshasaMaximumCourseTimeor“MCT”.Shouldthislimitationbereached,thecourseperformanceisoverandtheteam’sscorewillbemarkedzero.ThefollowingtablesetsforththeMCTforeachclass:
Intro Level1 Level2 Level3 Veteran
MCT 3:00.00minutes(180seconds)
3:00.00minutes(180seconds)
3:30.00minutes(210seconds)
4:00.00minutes(240seconds)
4:00.00minutes(240seconds)
NoticetoCompetitors
Competitors, through submissionofentry, acknowledge that theyareknowledgeableofWCRLOfficialRules&Regulations(seewww.rallydogs.com),includingbutnotlimitedtothefollowingrulesregardingentry:
• Thistrialisopentoadogatleastsixmonthsofage,includingpurebredandnon-purebred,exceptbitchesinseason(unlessspecificallyallowedbytrialhostbyannouncementinthispremium)ordogswithdisabilities,injuries,orillnesseswhichmaycausethedogpainorgreatdiscomfort,ordogsexhibitingsignsofaggressionthatthreatenthesafetyofotherdogsorhumans.
• In theeventadog’sorcompetitor’sdisabilitiesprevent theteamfromperformingacourseorexerciseasdescribed, thecompetitorshallobtainaRequest forModificationform(“RFM”)fromtheTrialHost,completingtheformwithawrittendescriptionofhowthecompetitor intendstoperformthecourseor itsexercisesthatmustbemodifiedtoaccommodatethedog’sorcompetitor’sparticulardisability.Theformmustbesubmittedtothejudgepriortothestartoftheclass,andthemodifiedperformanceshallapproximateascloselyaspossibletheoriginalcourseanditsexercises.
• Alldogsshallbeshown ina flatbuckleorsnapcollar,plainharness,orproperly fitted limitedslip (Martingale)collar.Nochokecollars,prongcollars,shockcollars,slipcollars,one-piececollar/leash(e.g.,Martingaleleash)orslipleashes,allmetalleashesorcollars,no-pullharnesses,orheadcollarsareallowed.
• AlldogsmustberegisteredwithWorldCynosportRallyLimitedorUnitedStatesDogAgilityAssociation,Inc.onthedayofcompetition. See www.rallydogs.com to register online, or complete the “Dog and Junior Handler Registration” formincludedinthispremiumlistandsubmitittotheWCRLofficeasindicatedatthebottomoftheform.
• Safetyshallalwaysbeofforemostconsiderationinactionsandconductbycompetitorsatalltimes.Competitors,throughentryatthisevent,acceptfullresponsibilityforthemselvesandtheactionsoftheirdogs.
• Theorganizingcommitteemayrefuseanyentryforanyreason.
• THERE SHALL BENO REFUND for entrieswithdrawn after the closing date or in the event a dog and/or competitor aredismissed from competition, regardless of reason for such dismissal. A dog or competitor who suffers an injury and/orillness or bitches that come into season after the closing datemay be eligible for a 50% refundof their total entry fee.WrittenrequestforrefundmustbemadetotheTrialSecretaryBEFOREtheendoftheevent.Pleaseprovidedocumentationfromyourveterinarian/physician.Therewillbenorefundsifthetrialhastobecancelledforanyreason.
• Returnedchecksdonotconstituteavalidentry.Therewillbea$35.00servicechargeforreturnedchecks.Paymentofentryfees and service charges shall bemade in cash ormoney orderwithin 30 days of postmark of notice of returned checkwherenotificationisreceivedaftereventdate.Anyunpaidfeesorshortfallsmustbepaidpriortothestartoftheeventorentryiscancelledwithoutrecoursebyowner/competitor.
• Noentryfeeswillberefundedifthetrialcannotopenorbecompletedbyreasonofriots,civildisturbances,fire,ActofGod,publicemergency,actofapublicenemy,strike,oranyothercausebeyondthecontroloftheorganizers.
• All competitors through entry at this event grant to World Cynosport Rally Limited, their representatives, agents, andassigns, all rightsandpermissions touseorappropriatemyand thedog’sname,biography, likeness,photograph, voice,performingpersona,orotherindiciaoridentityforbroadcast,telecast,cablecast,transmission,ordistributioninanyformatormedianowknownorhereaftertobecomeknownandwaiveanyandallrightsrelativethereto.
• All competitors through entry at this event grant to World Cynosport Rally Limited, their representatives, agents, andassigns,herebyreleaseWCRL,thehostingclub,theirrepresentatives,agents,andassignsfromanyclaimorcauseofactionforinvasionoftherightsofprivacy,rightofpersonality,oranysimilarright.
• Competitorsshallhavetherighttovideotapeportionsofthiseventfortheirpersonaluseonly.NoportionofthiseventmaybevideotapedforcommercialorotherpurposeswithouttheexpresswrittenconsentofWorldCynosportRallyLimited.
• UponsuccessfulcompletionofaStationaryexercise,theownermaychoosetobrieflypetortouchthedogasareward.Theownermayalsochoosetogive thedog foodasa reward.FoodmayNOTbeusedasa lure tohelp thedogcompleteanexercise. Food rewardsmustbecontained inpocketsandonlybepresent in theowner’shandat thecompletionofanyStationaryexercise.Anypetting,touching,orfeedingthatsignificantly interruptstheflowofperformanceshallbescoredaccordingly.Rewardsmaybegivenintheringbeforebeginningandaftercompletionofthecourseperformance.SeetheOfficialRules&Regulationsformoredetails,includingrewardinginSharedStations.
• Dogsmustremainundercontrolatalltimeswhetheronoroffleashwhileontrialsitegrounds.Daykennelingonlyispermitted.
• Pleasepickupafteryourdogandyourself.
WCRLOfficialEntryFormVersatileK9DogSportClub
EventDate:March1,2020●EntriesClose:February21,2020,unlesstrialdoesnotfillReturnwithpaymentto:
JeanneThompson,TrialChairman8LeTouquet,Unit7,Vernon,NJ07462
Entryformsareperteam;pleasesubmitafull2-pageentryforeachteamtobeentered.DogInformationCallName: Heightatwithers: WCRL#orUSDAA#*
___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___Breed: Dog’sDateofBirth: CircleJumpHeight(Levels2&3only)
4”8”12”16”*Toregister,gotowww.rallydogs.comorusetheDogRegistrationForminthispremium.FordogswithbothaWCRLandUSDAAnumber,entertheWCRLnumber.
Owner/HandlerInformationOwner’sName: Handler’sName:
(ifdifferentfromOwner;mustbeanimmediatefamilymember)Address: City: State: Zip:
PhoneDay: Evening: E-Mail:
Entriesareacceptedonafirst-come-first-servedbasis.E-mailconfirmationswillbesentoutassoonasyourentryhasbeenreceived.PleaseincludeavalidE-mailaddress,orself-addressedpostcard.Entriesreceivedafterclosingdatewillbeacceptedonlyiflimitshavenotbeenreached.
TrialEntryInformation
Pleaseindicate“A”(titling)or“B”(championship)foreachclassyouwouldliketoenter.
Sunday,March1,2020Trial1(8:15am) Trial2(Notbefore11:30am)
Level1 AorB Intro* !Level2 AorB Veteran AorBLevel3 AorB Level1 AorBVeteran AorB Level2 AorBIntro* ! Level3 AorB
*IfenteringIntro:a)HastheIntrotitlebeenearned?! Yes! Nob)Indicatehighesttitleearned:__________
EntryFees
TotalNumberofClassesEntered:_________$25perclass,Intro&Veteran$20.EntriesPOSTMARKEDafterclosingdate02/21/2020),ADD$5latefee.MakecheckspayabletoVK9SC.
EntryFeesSubmitted
$
NewTitleInformationPleaseindicatetheappropriatetitle(s)youanticipateearningatthistrial.
RL1 RL2 RL3 RL1X RL2X RL3X RLI RLV RLVX ARCH ARCHX ARCHEX ARCHMXGENERALAGREEMENTI (we) agree thatVK9SChas the right to refuse this entry for any cause,which theorganizing committee alone shalldeem to be sufficient. In consideration of the acceptance of this entry, of the holding of the event, and of theopportunitytohavethedogparticipateand/ortobejudged,I(we)agreetoholdtheorganizingcommittee,thehostingclub,WorldCynosportRallyLimited,includingtheirmembers,officers,directors,agentsandemployees,sponsorsoftheevent,andownersofthepremisesuponwhichtheeventisheldandtheiremployees,harmlessfromanyclaimforlossor injury thatmaybealleged tohavebeencauseddirectlyor indirectly toanypersonor thingby theactof thisdogwhile in or upon the event premises or grounds or near any entrance thereto, and I (we) personally assume allresponsibilityandliabilityforanysuchclaim.I(we)furtheragreetoholdtheaforementionedpartiesharmlessfromanyclaimfor lossofthisdogbydisappearance,theft,deathorotherwise,andfromanyclaimfordamageor injurytothedog,whethersuchloss,disappearance,appearance,theft,damage,orinjurybecausedorallegedtobecausedbythenegligenceofthepartiesaforementioned,orbythenegligenceofanyotherperson,oranyothercauseorcauses.I(we)herebyassumethesoleresponsibility forandagreeto indemnifyandsavetheaforementionedpartiesharmlessfromany and all loss and expense (including legal fees) by reason of the liability imposed by law upon any of theaforementioned parties for damage because of bodily injuries, including death resulting at any time there from,sustainedbyanypersonorpersons,includingmyself(ourselves),oronaccountofdamagetopropertyarisingoutoforinconsequenceofmy(our)participationinthisevent,howsoeversuchinjuries,death,ordamagetopropertymaybecaused, and whether or not the same may have been caused or may have been alleged to have been caused bynegligenceoftheaforementionedpartiesoranyoftheiremployeesoragentsoranyotherpersons.
I(we)furtheracknowledgethatI(we)haveread,understand,andwillabidebytheOfficialRallyRulesandRegulationsofWorldCynosportRallyLimitedandtheprovisionsforentryassetforthintheRallyTestScheduleofwhichthisentryformisapart.I(we)acknowledgeandrepresentthattheinformationsuppliedbyme(us)hereiniscorrecttothebestofmy(our)knowledge;ifanyportionofthisinformationisfoundtobeinvalidorinsufficienttoestablishthevalidityofmy(our)entry,suchfindingshallrendermy(our)entryinvalidinitsentirety,forwhichthereshallbenorefundoffeespaid.Further,I(we)representthatIam(weare)theowner(s)ofthedoglistedhereon,orthatI(we)amareafamilymemberofthedog’sownerasstatedandallowedintheWCRLRules&Regulations,andthatI(we)shallholdthehostingclubandWCRL, including theirofficers,directors,employeesandagentsand their sponsors,harmless fromany liabilityorclaimmadebydog’sowner.
Further, I (we) hereby grant toWorld Cynosport Rally Limited, VK9SC, their representatives, agents, and assigns, allrightsandpermissionstouseorappropriatemyandthedog’sname,biography,likeness,photograph,voice,performingpersona, or other indicia or identity for broadcast, telecast, cablecast, transmission, or distribution in any format ormedianowknownorhereaftertobecomeknown.I(we)herebyreleaseWCRL,thehostingclub,theirrepresentatives,agents,andassigns fromanyclaimorcauseofaction for invasionof therightsofprivacy, rightofpersonality,oranysimilarright.
Signature: Date:"ParentorLegalGuardiansignatureforjuniororminorentries:
Signature: Date:
ThissignedanddatedAgreementmustaccompanyyourentryform.Entriesmustalsobereceivedwithcorrectfeesbytheclosingdateattheaddressprovided.Entrieswillbeacceptedbyovernightmailonlyifthesignaturerequirementhasbeenwaived.
Volunteer Workers Needed
To Help Our Trial Run Smoothly
Job Job Description
Timer Times each individual run
Gate Steward Lines teams up and ready to enter ring
Course Setter Helps change courses
Workers will receive lunch. If you would be able to help, please return this form with your entry.
Name: ___________________________________
Please indicate the jobs you would be willing to help with.
Timer
Gate Steward
Course Setter
You will be scheduled around your entries.
The Show Committee thanks you for attending our trial and helping to make the day a success.
Dog and Junior Handler Registration Form
FEES: $36 per Dog Registration or Junior Registration Discounted rate available by registering online at www.rallydogs.com through your Competitor Account
Dogs must be registered with World Cynosport Rally Limited or USDAA to earn WCRL awards and titles. There is a one-time registration fee for each dog/handler team. Through registration of a dog, you grant us permission to mail information to you via the email address provided below. An email with your dog’s registration number will be sent to you when your application has been processed. For questions, send an email to [email protected] or call 972-487-2200 x103.
APPLICANT INFORMATION Owner’s Name: Note: Register co-owner(s), if any, online at www.rallydogs.com
Owner’s Mailing Address:
City: State: ZIP:
Phone: Email:
Junior Handler Name (if any): Junior Handler Date of Birth:
Have you previously registered a dog with APDT Rally, World Cynosport Rally Limited, or USDAA? !Yes !No
DOG INFORMATION
Dog’s Call Name: Dog’s Height at the Withers: (round up to nearest ¼ inch)
Dog’s Registered Name (if different from above): (as it should appear on award certificates) Owner/Person’s Name(s): (as it should appear on award certificates)
Breed: Dog’s Date of Birth: (estimate if unknown)
! This dog will also compete in USDAA agility with this registration number. Please send a height card.
PAYMENT METHOD
! Enclosed is my check or money order for $ 36.00 made payable to “WCRL” in U.S. funds
! I am paying $ 36.00 by the credit card information below.
Cardholder Name:
Account Number: CVC/CVVC:
Expiration:
Billing Address: (!Same as Mailing Address above)
City: State: ZIP:
Signature: Date:
Please send this form with payment via US Mail or Fax to: WCRL, PO Box 850955, Richardson, TX 75085
Fax: 972-231-9700 Phone: 972-487-2200 x103
This form is to register your dog for a WCRL registration number, for which there is a one-time registration fee. To enter a trial, please see the Entry Form in the premium of the trial you would like to enter.
Revised 1/31/2018