Trial Chairperson and
Trial Secretary Guidelines
February 1, 2013
North
American Dog Agility Council, LLC
www.NADAC.com
Trial Chairperson and
Trial Secretary Guidelines
North
American Dog Agility Council, LLC
www.NADAC.com
Only NADAC sanctioned groups will be permitted to host
agility trials for the purpose of offering classes for NADAC certification. An
agility club or group of individuals whose goals are to promote the sport of agility
for all breeds, including mixed breeds, may apply to NADAC for approval as a
sanctioned group.
In addition to a completed application form, which can be
obtained from our website at www.nadac.com,
a club or group seeking to become a NADAC group must submit proof of insurance,
a copy of the club/group’s by-laws or mission statement (in lieu of by-laws), a
list of a minimum of ten people experienced in agility and knowledgeable of
NADAC who are available to assist with trials, and a complete list of equipment
that meets NADAC’s specifications.
There is a $100.00 fee to become a sanctioned group and an
annual renewal fee of $25.00 per year. Due on or before January 1, each year.
Club/groups that have never successfully hosted an agility
trial may be required to host a fun match and have a NADAC representative
approve the club/group’s equipment.
Club/groups must appoint a member to act as a contact
person. This person shall be the liaison between NADAC and the club/group, and
is required to maintain a valid e-mail address and join the NADAC Forum Club section
at www.NADACForum.com
* Annual renewal fee is $25.00 if received by Dec.
31st.
* Annual renewal fee is $50.00 if received between
Jan. 1st and Jan. 15th.
* Annual renewal fee is $75.00 if received between
Jan. 16th and Jan. 31st.
* Clubs will be required to submit an Application to
Become a Club form and a
new club fee of
$100.00 if they have not renewed by Jan. 31st.
Securing a Trial Date:
It is assumed that clubs will honor all trials within
300 miles of their trial site and not request dates that conflict with
other NADAC clubs. A numbered week system is in place. Be sure to check the
“List of Past Trials 2008-2012 for Trial Secretaries” located in the Media
section of the NADAC Forum at www.nadacforum.com. (You’ll see the heading “Media” at the top of
the home page.)
When applications to host a trial are received, the NADAC Office does not check for date conflicts with other clubs. It is the responsibility of the host clubs to check dates to ensure there are no conflicts with other NADAC clubs within 300 miles.
Club/groups who have hosted trials the previous calendar year will be given priority for the corresponding numbered week the following year. Once a club/group has given up a date for one year, it is open for another club/group unless prior arrangements have been made. Be sure to check the “Previous Trials Listing” located in the Media section of the NADAC Forum at www.NADACForum.com. Club/groups may not host trials within 300 miles of each other on the same dates, unless both clubs agree to share the weekend.
To help you determine week numbers for the current year as well as future years, please refer to the “week by number” calendars which are located in the General Trial Secretaries section of the NADAC Forum at www.nadacforum.com.
It is advised that clubs send an e-mail request to secure their week number as early as possible in order to secure the date and ensure that it is listed on the Calendar of Events. Once a trial is listed on the calendar, whether pending or confirmed, the club may then proceed to contact judges.
Clubs may host one day, two day or three
day (Fri-Sat-Sun) trials. On a major holiday
weekend, (New Years, Memorial Weekend, 4th of July, Labor Day) clubs may
include Monday.
The number of trials a club may host each year
is dependant upon the availability of dates. Please contact NADAC
for any restrictions unique to your area.
A maximum of
four exclusive week #'s will be guaranteed
per club per year. If a club offers more than four trials per
year, any other club putting
on a trial within 300 miles may, upon contacting the NADAC
Office, be allowed to share a week
number with the club that held
that date previously.
If you are hosting a jumping class trial or a mixed format
trial which includes classes with jumps, the recommended agility trial area is 12,000 square feet (100’ x 120’)
of unobstructed ring space per ring. A minimum area of 8,000 square feet of
unobstructed ring space is REQUIRED.
The width of any ring shall be 80, 90 or 100 feet.
If you are hosting a non-jumping class trial, the recommended trial area is 10,000 square
feet of unobstructed ring space per ring. A minimum area of 6,000 square feet
of unobstructed ring space is REQUIRED.
The minimum width of any ring shall be 70 feet.
The trial area should be of a non-slip surface that provides
a safe footing for the dogs competing.
Ample area close by should be
available for crating and an exercise area, a warm up area, and an area for
spectators to view the agility ring. If possible, the spectator’s viewing area
should be separate from the crating, exercise, and warm up areas.
Rope/flagging tape or other adequate
fencing to prevent spectators from interfering with the course area before or
during the trial should surround the agility ring.
It is recommended that an
area be set aside for a warm up area for the dogs prior to their competing. This area should have adequate space for
several obstacles for the dogs to use for warm up purposes. It should be clear
that the warm up area is provided for warm ups and is not for schooling. The
warm up equipment is never to be used by non-entered dogs.
Other amenities such as convenience for parking, camping,
motels, shade, restrooms, food options, etc. should be considered when
selecting a site.
Note: Clubs may not
share a site with another agility hosting venue on the same weekend. Weekend is defined as Friday, Saturday,
Sunday
Pre-approval by the NADAC Office is required for clubs to
host agility fun runs/matches, show ‘n go’s, or run throughs on the same
grounds (where the competitive rings are located) or same equipment on the
Friday of a weekend trial. When
approved, NADAC rules prevail. All dogs
must be at least 18 months old and registered with NADAC. A club member needs to be in attendance and
accept the responsibility of monitoring the event as well as any conflicts or
aggressive incidences. A Fun Match
application form is from the NADAC web site.
http://nadac.com/clubs.htm
For Exhibition Only (FEO) Entries:
Clubs have the option to offer ‘For Exhibition Only’ entries
* FEO must be published in the premium
* The run is judged, but no qualifying points are
awarded
* No placement ribbons are awarded
* Dogs must be a minimum of 18 months old
* Dogs must be registered with NADAC
* Handlers must jump their dogs at least one jump
height lower than their regular
measured jump
height requires
Containerized Trials:
Clubs have the option to offer Containerized Trials. Exhibitors at any time can enter the ring
with a closed/sealed container (a zip log bag works well) in the pocket of
their pants. The container must not be
visible to the dog or anyone else and may not be opened within ten feet of the
ring boundary. The difference between a
containerized trial and a non-containerized trial is that when a club hosts a
containerized trial, no one may leave treats or toys around loose, either
ringside or at their set up.
Trial Application:
A written application to host a trial must be submitted at
least sixteen (16) weeks in advance of the proposed trial date.
The applicable fees are due at the time an application is
submitted. Upon receipt of the trial
application, the NADAC office will update the NADAC web site Calendar of Events
with the new trial information for exhibitors to view.
Applications and
sanctioning fees
submitted up to 16 weeks
prior to the date of the trial = $10.00
per round.
Applications and
sanctioning fees
submitted 12-16 weeks
prior to the date of the trial = $15.00 per round.
Applications and
sanctioning fees
submitted 8-12 weeks prior to the date of the trial = $20.00
per round.
Applications and
sanctioning fees submitted within
8 weeks prior to the date
of the trial = $25.00
per round.
Club/groups who have hosted trials the previous calendar
year will be given priority for the corresponding numbered week the following
year. Once a club/group has given up a date for one year, it is open for
another club/group unless prior arrangements have been made. Be sure to check the
“Previous Trials Listing” located in the Media section of the NADAC
Forum at www.NADACForum.com. Club/groups may not host trials within 300
miles of each other on the same dates, unless both clubs agree to share the
weekend.
Before publishing any dates for a sanctioned trial,
including in club/group newsletters, the trial date must be listed on the
Calendar of Events on the NADAC web site, www.nadac.com. If a club/group
publishes their trial dates prior to the date being listed on the Calendar of
Events, please indicate “Pending approval from NADAC”.
If a club needs to make changes to the trial application
after it has been submitted and approved by NADAC, please inform the NADAC Office immediately. Do not wait until the
premium is submitted! Changes can be accommodated (different classes, different
location, etc.) but advance notification will make the premium approval process
go much smoother.
In addition, please check the Calendar of Events on the
NADAC website, www.nadac.com to make sure that the trial information and club’s
points of contact are listed correctly prior to submitting your premium.
Securing Judges:
As soon as a club’s trial date is listed on the NADAC
Calendar of Events as “pending” or “confirmed”, the club is cleared to contact
judges. A current Judges List is available on NADAC’s web site. http://nadac.com/afrm/judges_list.asp
Judges are not allowed to judge within two months of any
assignment that is within 200 miles of a previous assignment, nor are they allowed to take an assignment for the same club more than once during any
one-year period. Please be sure
to double check with each judge you contact as to whether or not they may have
accepted any assignments that would conflict with this policy.
The trial dates must be listed on the NADAC web site as
either “pending” or “confirmed” before judges can be contacted. Once you have contacted and hired your
judges, you are to confirm them with the NADAC office. An e-mail to nadacsharon@aol.com will suffice.
Please note: If a club/group is hosting a two ring trial and
hires an Sp-1 or Sp-2 judge, they must also bring in a supervising judge. The supervising judge cannot supervise an Sp-2
judge and judge the second ring on the same day.
If a supervising judge is supervising an Sp-1 judge, they may also judge the second ring as long as it is understood and agreed upon in advance, that the supervising judge will need to stop their ring in order to review course distances and times and possibly tweak the Sp-1 judge’s course.
The supervising judge may not run a dog at a trial where
they are hired to supervise.
At the present time, Judge’s are paid $1.00 per run listed
in the catalog regardless of whether or not the dog actually runs. If an entry is such that there are fewer than
200 runs per day, a judge is to be paid a minimum of $200.00 per day of
judging.
Judges are paid $1.00 per run listed in the catalog for
Friday classes or weekday mini trials.
If an entry is such that there are fewer than 100 runs, a judge is to be
paid a minimum of $100.00.
During any sanctioned NADAC trial, unless there are
unforeseen, extenuating circumstances, no judge may substitute for another
judge. Only the judge of record as approved by NADAC and printed in the premium
may judge at that particular trial. Specifically, no additional judge may step
in to allow a relative of the judge of record or the judge of record
him/herself to run a dog. The judge of
record may not judge an immediate family member, spouse, domestic partner, or
significant other living in the same household as the judge.
Extenuating circumstances may include unforeseen delays in the
trial, a judge falling ill, and/or a judge with a flight schedule to meet.
Club/groups and judges should try to avoid flight schedule problems when making
reservations. When unavoidable,
arrangements for substitute judges should be made in advance and cleared
through the NADAC office prior to the date of the trial.
1.
Trial
Chairperson. The Trial Chairperson is to oversee and become involved in all
aspects of the trial throughout the weekend
2.
Trial
Secretary. The Trial Secretary shall develop the premium and mail it and/or
have it available to download for potential exhibitors. He/she is also responsible for the
preparation of the show catalog and verification of the final show reports,
which are sent to the NADAC office.
3.
Trial
Committee. The Trial Committee is comprised of club/group members and is
the governing body for the trial. The Committee is responsible for the running
of the trial including all matters other than those specifically set forth as
responsibilities of the judge(s). The Trial Committee is responsible for the
reporting of, and may be involved with the resolution of, any disciplinary
issues that arise.
4.
NADAC
approved Judge(s). The agility trial shall be officiated by one or more
judges from the NADAC approved Judges List. The judge or supervising judge
shall be responsible for finalizing each course before judging begins for each
class. The judge or supervising judge shall be responsible for inspecting the
equipment and verifying that it meets NADAC specifications and that the
equipment is in safe condition for the trial. The judge or supervising judge is
solely responsible for determining course yardages and for signalling faults. All decisions of the Judge or Supervising
Judge shall be final.
5.
Timekeeper(s).
There shall be an official timekeeper for each class offered at the trial. The
timekeeper is responsible for timing each dog’s performance and keeping an
accurate and consistent accounting of the timekeeping for the class. A
Timekeeper may not change during a jump height and preferably not during a
class. It is
strongly recommended that the Timer assist the Scribe by watching the judge for
calls and relaying them to the Scribe.
This way, the Scribe is free to take their eyes off the judge to locate
the proper line in the catalog and to record faults.
6.
Scribe(s).
There shall be an official scribe for each class offered at the trial. The
scribe’s job shall be to closely observe the judge during each dog’s run and
mark any faults signalled by the judge during that dog’s performance. Additionally, the scribe is to write down the
dog’s time.
7.
Gate Steward. The gate steward’s
responsibility shall be to keep the dogs that are entered in each class in
order and ready to run.
8.
Leash
Runner. The leash runner assists
with the handler’s collar and leads. He/she shall try to be sure that the
handlers have removed their collars and leads and that those collars and leads
are moved to an area close to the finish line, where they are available for the
handlers at the end of each run. The leash runner may hand the leash to the
exhibitor or place it on the dog for the handler. Leashes may be placed on a hanger, in a
receptacle, or on a chair. No one under the age of 12 years may fill the
position of Leash Runner or Bar Setter.
9.
Table Stewards.
The table stewards shall be responsible for recording each dog’s score into the
official catalog. The table stewards shall also record the time faults, course
faults, and total faults for each run in all classes. The table stewards shall calculate class
placements for each jump height and record all qualifying rounds on the
appropriate forms. The table stewards are also responsible for ensuring that
the course distances and standard course times are recorded for each class and
to ensure that scores are posted for exhibitors in a timely manner.
10.
Ring
Stewards. Ring stewards are responsible for helping to set new courses, set
bars for jump height changes, straighten tunnels, and reset displaced poles. No one under the age
of 12 yrs. May fill these positions.
11.
Course
Builders. The chief job of the course builders is to set the new course for
each class. The course builders must set the course as closely as possible to
the design submitted by the judge, without making personal interpretations or
changes without explicit permission from the judge. SP-1 and SP-2 judges are required to set
their own courses to be approved by the supervising judge of record.
NOTE: Judges are NOT to submit courses to the club/group in
advance of the trial. The only exception is to fax or e-mail the first course
of the trial the preceding day so it can be set in advance.
NADAC is unique in its course design and philosophy. Judges are trained and instructed to adhere
to the NADAC philosophy and not strictly the course map when setting
courses. They are instructed to make it
work, even if it necessitates having to deviate from the “picture on
paper”. Judges are to strive to adhere
to the original course diagram and challenges as designed, but the course maps
do not always exactly match what is laid out.
NADAC discourages disseminating course copies to
exhibitors. A copy of each course to be
run on a given day may be posted at the trial site.
Acceptable Class Formats:
The maximum number of Jumpers, Chances, Hoopers, Touch N Go,
Tunnelers, or Weavers is determined by the number of trial days that Regular
Agility is offered.
Weekend is defined as Friday, Saturday, Sunday
A maximum of 6 runs per day may be offered, with no more
than 4 classes with jumps.
|
Trial Format and Restrictions |
Class
maximum allowed per
2-day weekend |
|
2-day Non-Jumping Class Trial: |
Hoopers (4) Tunnelers (4) Touch N Go (4) Weavers (4) |
|
2-day Mixed Trial: |
Regular (4) Touch N Go (2) Jumpers (2) Tunnelers (2) Chances (2) Weavers (2) |
|
Friday may be used to spread out
classes for a 2-day trial over 2-1/2 days: Start time: After Maximum
of 1-3 runs = a ½ day extension of a 2-day trial. Non
jumping classes only. The
classes offered must adhere to the maximum number allowed for a 2-day trial. |
|
|
Friday as a “full day” At least
4 classes must be offered with Regular Agility as one of them Maximum
of 6 runs. No more than 4 runs with
jumps. Or, a Maximum of 6 runs of non-jumping classes, i.e.
Hoopers, Touch N Go, Tunnelers, Weavers |
|
Clubs may offer mid-week mini trials on a Tues., Wed., or
Thurs. Classes are restricted to
non-jumping classes, Hoopers, Touch N Go, Tunnelers, and Weavers. A maximum of two of the same class may be
offered. You may not mix classes.
Judges are paid a minimum of $100.00. They are not required to adhere to the
distance/time requirement. All other
trial rules, requirements, policies and restrictions apply.
Other Restrictions
The class running order is
ultimately the responsibility of the judge.
·
Chances, Hoopers, Touch N Go, and Tunnelers are the only
classes that can be set by the club to run in any order other than
Elite-Open-Novice.
·
Regular Agility, Jumpers, and Weavers must be set as
Elite-Open-Novice. In the case of
Regular, the order shall be EE-OO-NN.
·
No class order shall ever be set by a club that has a judge
resetting any course. In other words, a
class cannot run Elite-Open-Novice and then run the same course again for a
second set of competitors as Elite-Open-Novice.
Once a course is set, then all dogs that will be running that course
must run.
Club/Groups may not offer more than 2 runs of the same class
per day. For example, 3 runs of Jumpers
cannot be offered on any one day.
If the judge of record for a weekend trial is unable to
arrive in time for Friday classes, the club/group may hire a local judge to
judge Friday classes only. Judges are paid a minimum of $100.00. They are not required to adhere to the
distance/time requirement. All other
trial rules, requirements, policies and restrictions apply.
On a major holiday weekend, club/groups may offer classes on
a Monday. Recognized holidays are: New Year’s, Memorial Weekend, 4th
of July, and Labor Day weekends.
Upon receiving approval to host a trial, the group should
submit to NADAC, a completed application form, a drawing of the show ring area,
and a comprehensive list of equipment available for use in each ring. The ring
size shall be given, along with a description of any surface changes within the
ring, and any trees or other possible obstructions that the NADAC Office will
need to know for the purposes of course design.
Please be sure to indicate the dimensions of the actual, useable ring
space.
SP-1 Judges are paid .75 cents per run and their Supervising
Judge is paid .25 cents per run.
SP-2 Judges are paid .50 cents per run and their Supervising
Judge is paid .50 cents per run.
Under no circumstances is any one judge approved to judge
more than 350 runs with jump height changes per day. If an entry to a trial is
unlimited, the host club/group should make prior arrangements for additional
rings and judges should the need arise. The number of rings used and the number
of runs determines the number of judges needed. The judges must have one judge
per ring used and for each 350 runs of classes with jumps. (Regular, Chances,
and Jumpers).
If the judge(s) agrees, clubs may offer 500 runs per day,
with a maximum of 350 runs of jumping classes.
A non-jumping classes only trial may offer up to 500 runs
per judge per day.
There is a $5.00 per run fine for any runs taken by the club
over and above the allowed entry limits.
If it appears as though your trial will over fill, please contact the
NADAC Office.
PREMIUM AND ENTRY FORM - REQUIRED INFORMATION
Club/groups are required to submit a draft copy of their
premium to the NADAC office for approval PRIOR to being posted or mailed to
exhibitors. The premium should be sent as an e-mail attachment to NADACSharon@aol.com
for approval, and must be submitted at least six (6) weeks in advance of the
trial date.
The subject line of your e-mail should include the club name
and the month of your trial.
The location, judge, classes, etc. should match what the
Club/group submitted with their application form. If a change must be made, it should be done
prior to submitting the premium.
Be sure to double check the “Calendar of Events” located on
the NADAC web site at www.nadac.com to
ensure that the information on the Calendar matches your premium prior to
submitting the premium for review.
If there is a discrepancy between the Premium and the
Calendar, your premium will be returned and will need to be resubmitted when
everything is complete and correct
The
PREMIUM shall include the following information:
1. The name of the host club/group, and NADAC as the
sanctioning organization.
2. NADAC logo/Club/Group
logo should appear on the cover page.
3. The date and
location of the trial. It is
recommended that the premium include the County in which the trial is to take
place as well as GPS coordinates.
4. The names of the
Judges, their town and state. Judges
must be approved by NADAC prior to submission of the premium for review.
5. The names of the
supervising judge (if applicable)
6. A description of
the ring surface. (grass, grass/dirt, sand, matting over concrete, bark, etc.)
7. A list of all
classes offered each day. The classes
must match the classes requested on the application form submitted to NADAC.
8. A listing of entry
fees.
9. A statement either
allowing weekend move-ups or not.
10. A description of
awards as follows:
AWARDS:
Placements ribbons will be awarded to at least fourth place
in each jump height for each class, in each category, except Chances which is a
pass/fail class. A purple qualifying
ribbon shall be given for each qualifying round in each class.
Additional awards information specific to your club/area may be added at the bottom of this section.
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11. A
Notice to Exhibitors as follows:
NOTICE TO EXHIBITORS
Below is a brief
summary of NADAC rules. Please refer to www.nadac.com for a full explanation of all
NADAC rules and up to date information.
Please note that NADAC
trials should provide a safe and fun environment for both exhibitors and their
dogs.
Aggressive dogs will
not be tolerated and will be excused from the trial.
The show committee has
the right to refuse any entry. Anyone
not currently in good standing with NADAC will not be allowed to enter this
trial.
Exhibitors, through
submission of entry, acknowledge that they are knowledgeable of NADAC rules and
regulations, and agree to abide by all rules in effect at the time of
this trial.
No entry fee will be refunded
if the trial cannot open or be completed by reasons of riots, civil
disturbances, fire, acts of God, public
emergency, an act of a public enemy, or any other cause beyond the control of
the organizing committee.
Checks not honored by the
bank do not constitute a valid entry fee.
There be a $25.00 service charge for bank returned checks.
**Dog must be
registered and have a valid registration number before entries will be
accepted. http://nadac.com/afrm/dogregfrm.asp
A
copy of the current Exhibitors Handbook may be downloaded free from the NADAC
web site: www.nadac.com Exhibitors may request a printed copy of the
current Exhibitor Handbook by sending $5.00 to:
North American Dog Agility Council
LLC (NADAC)
13.
An explanation of Non-Jumping
Classes—Veteran or Disabled Handler as follows:
NON-JUMPING CLASSES – VETERAN OR DISABLED HANDLER
Handlers who are 60 years or older, or who have a disability
that restricts mobility, may choose to enter the non-jumping classes as a
Veteran Handler and receive 10% more standard course time. This option is for
Veteran/Disabled handlers in the non-jumping classes only.
The Veteran/Disabled Handler division is designed for
handlers who, due to age or impairment, are mobility limited and need extra
time to guide their canine partners through an agility course.
When entering as a Veteran/Disabled Handler, you must enter
all dogs in all classes for the entire trial in this Division and must jump 4”
lower than your Standard Division jump height requires. In the non-jumping classes, dogs will be scored
and placed with their Standard Division jump height.
14.
Include the following information with respect
to checking results:
15.
IMPORTANT. Please check your dog's
NADAC registration number on your trial confirmation as soon as you receive
it; also, please check the copy of the results posted at the trial.
You should report any errors to the Trial Secretary immediately.
16.
NADAC records trial results as they are
submitted by the host clubs/groups.
17.
The individual trial results submitted by the
club are uploaded to the www.NADACForum.com within
two weeks after the NADAC office receives them from the club. Please
accept the responsibility to review those results, and check that your
registration number and qualifying points, as reported by the club, are
correct. You can join the Forum by going to www.NADACForum.com and
submitting your request. If you find an error in the reporting of your
dog’s qualifying points or registration number, please contact the host
club. The host club is responsible for correcting any errors and
informing NADAC.
18. Levels. Points earned at a higher level of a class, prior to the completion of the lower level title, will not be recorded by NADAC for future use. If a dog earns points in a level of a class that they are not eligible to title in, those points will not be added to the dog's records.
19.
20.
The ENTRY FORM – REQUIRED INFORMATION:
An official entry form shall be included that contains a
disclaimer to be signed by the exhibitor. The entry form must be
completed, dated and signed by the exhibitor. The entry will not be considered
acceptable until all information has been completed and the entry form has been
returned with the proper entry fees.
(Exhibitors, through submission of entry, acknowledge that they are
knowledgeable of NADAC rules and regulations, as explained in the current
Exhibitors Handbook, and agree to abide by all rules in effect at the time of
this trial.)
- CATEGORY: Choice of Proficient or Skilled for the
weekend.
Note: When entering the Skilled Category, all dogs
must jump 4” lower than their Proficient, Standard Division jump height
requires.
- DIVISIONS:
For Classes with Jumps: (Regular Agility, Jumpers and
Chances) the Divisions are Standard,
Junior Handlers and Veterans.
For Non-Jumping Classes: (Hoopers, Touch N Go, Weavers and
Tunnelers) the Divisions are Standard, and Veteran/Disabled Handlers.
JUMP HEIGHT TABLE:
Below is an example of a jump height table for an entry
form. There are other ways to list the
information that are equally acceptable.
Circle Category for the weekend: Skilled or
Proficient
Please indicate the Jump Height you actually want your dog
to jump:
Proficient Standard Division
Jump Height: 8 12 16 20 20+
Proficient
Vet/JH/VH Jump Height: 4 8 12 16 16
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Skilled Standard Division Jump Height: 4 8 12 16
Skilled Vet/JH/VH
Jump Height: 4 8 12
Note: There is no 20”
or 20+ height group in the Skilled Category
PREMIUM AND ENTRY FORM - OPTIONAL INFORMATION
Each section of interest must be copied and pasted in its
entirety.
Measuring:
Measurement forms may be obtained at http://nadac.com/Application-for-Permanent-Height-Card.htm
Dogs which require measuring:
Dogs in the Proficient Category, Novice, Open or Elite
jumping 4”, 8”, 12” or 16”
Dogs which do not need to be measured:
Dogs
jumping 16” in the Veteran or Junior Handler Division
Dogs
jumping 20” and 20+
Dogs
in the Skilled Category
Dogs with a permanent
height card
Dogs listed on the Height
Exemption List
There are five Standard Division-Proficient jump heights:
8”, 12”, 16”, 20”, 20+.
There are four Standard Division-Skilled jump heights: 4”,
8”, 12”, and 16”.
There are four jump heights for the Veterans and Junior
Handler divisions: 4”, 8”, 12”, and 16”.
Please see the NADAC Rulebook for the full jump height table.
NADAC Obstacles:
The following obstacles are allowed at NADAC agility trials:
Dog Walk, A-Frame, Weave Poles, Jumps, Open Tunnels, Hoops, and Barrels.
Please Note:
A minimum of 8 tunnels are required
when offering Tunnelers, Touch N Go or Weavers
(8-10 are recommended, ideally 8 @ 15’
lengths, 1 @ 20’ length and 1 @ 10’ length).
Tunnels must be of a 4” pitch.
A minimum of 2 sets of long (12 preferred) weave poles, one
of which can be divided into two sets of six poles
A minimum of 5-6 hoops are required when hosting a trial.
A minimum of 24 hoops are required when offering Hoopers
When hosting a two ring trial, clubs must have sufficient
equipment for both rings
Guidelines
for Agility Equipment:
All obstacles used in
NADAC-sanctioned competitions must meet NADAC specifications.
Obstacles must be constructed so as
to be safe and reliable when used by the smallest or the largest of dogs
expected to train or compete on that equipment. Equipment builders should
always have safety as the primary concern when constructing equipment.
Contact
Obstacles:
Contact obstacles should always
provide a non-slip surface that provides good traction for the dogs without
being so rough as to damage the dog’s pads. Surfaces must be maintained on a
regular basis so that dogs will not slip when performing these obstacles.
Most equipment builders have found
that products such as Skid-Free, No-Skid, Skid-Tex, Deck-Tec or other such
products will provide a better traction surface than using a large, coarse sand
mixture. Most of these products, when mixed heavily with paint, will provide a
non-slip surface that also works well when wet.
Rubber surfacing is highly
recommended, but MUST be approved by NADAC.
All contact zones must have a clear
line of demarcation 42” from the bottom of the ramp.
This may be done by painting the
lower 42” with yellow paint or applying a minimum of a 1” white line at the 42”
point on the contact ramp. Slats are not
allowed on the contact equipment.
The following table lists the
heights of each of the contact obstacles, along with the widths and lengths of
the ramps of each of those obstacles. Also listed is the length of the contact
zone for each obstacle.
|
|
Ramp Length |
Ramp Width |
Height |
Contact Zone |
|
A-frame |
8’ or 9’ |
3’ to 4’ |
4’8” for 8’ ramps |
42 inches |
|
Dog Walk |
11’6” to 12’ |
11.25” to 12” |
46” to 50” |
42 inches |
Weave
Poles:
Weave Poles shall be of rigid
construction, 24” from center to center.
The base of the weave poles shall be
no more than 1/2” in height and no more than 2” in width.
There shall be no rough or
protruding edges along the base of the weave poles, nor any bolts or nuts in an
area which a dog may step on while weaving. Consideration should be taken
for the many sizes of dogs which will be using the weave poles. The base should have a non-slip surface.
The weave poles shall be 41”-48” in
height. The width of the poles shall be 1” outside diameter.
The supports (feet) should be offset
so that the dog’s path never crosses over a support leg and are to be of
sufficient length (16-18”) to support the poles without staking.
Weave poles must be free
standing. They are not allowed to be
staked.
Open Tunnel:
The diameter (opening/exit) of the
open tunnel shall be approximately 24”. The length shall be no less than 10’
and no more than 20’. Tunnels should be of a 4” pitch. Tunnels not in
good repair, those with holes, loose threads, or do not stay open with tunnel
holders (i.e. the openings collapse frequently and easily) should not be used
because they pose a safety hazard to the dogs.
Tunnel
Holders:
NADAC recommends saddle bag type tunnel holders be used for
all NADAC classes. Twenty pounds of sand or three gallons of water in each bag
has proven to be sufficient to hold tunnels in place. If sand is used, it is recommended that it be
disbursed into individual zip lock baggies and then inserted into the tunnel
bag. Tunnel snugglers, “Omega” holders,
or holders with flat plates and straps are acceptable.
Bungee cords or chains are not allowed. Metal “cradle” type
tunnel holders are not allowed.
Non-Winged
Jumps:
All jumps are to be 4’ to 5’ wide
with uprights a minimum of 32” high and adjustable for the jump heights: 4”,
8”, 12”, 16”, and 20”.
Bars must be easily displaceable,
and may be made of wood, plastic or PVC. There shall be a minimum diameter of
¾” for jump bars. Jump supports may be constructed of any solid material.
Winged
Jumps:
The same specifications as above
apply, with the addition of side wings or other support standards. Wings should
be free of sharp or hazardous edges and shall be a minimum of 6” to 12” higher
than the highest jump height to be used.
One bar per jump is required for all
winged and non-winged jumps. (Two bars
are to be used if there is no cross bar/support between the uprights)
Hoops:
Please refer to the NADACForum.com
under Media for pictures and descriptions of NADAC’s hoop design.
The
arch design is preferred. http://nadacforum.com/index.php?action=media;sa=album;in=4
Barrels:
Soft,
pop-up or rigid barrels may be used.
22-28”
across and 24-42” high
Categories:
Each class will
be split into two categories, Proficient and Skilled. A dog may only be
entered in ONE category per weekend. The dog must be entered in all Proficient
or all Skilled categories for all classes entered on a particular weekend.
In the
Proficient Category, dogs must jump their measured jump height per the current
jump height table. With the exception of Regular Agility, runs in Proficient
must be clean, with no course faults or time faults, in order to qualify. In the Regular Agility class the run may
receive a 5-point qualifier if the total number of faults (time or course
faults) are 5 or fewer.
There are five Standard
Division-Proficient jump heights: 8”, 12”, 16”, 20”, 20+.
In the Skilled
Category, exhibitors MUST jump their dog one jump height lower than they are
required to jump in the Standard Division in the Proficient Category. There are four Standard
Division-Skilled jump heights: 4”, 8”, 12”, and 16”.
For example, a
dog who measures to jump 20” or 20+ in the Standard division, Proficient
category, must jump 16” in the Standard
division, Skilled category and will receive the benefit of the additional time
allotted to the 16” dogs. If this same dog is also a Veteran, or is handled by
a Veteran/Disabled Handler or Junior Handler, he may enter the Veteran or JH
Division and jump another 4” lower. This dog would receive the time allotted to
the 16” Vets jumping 12”.
With the
exception of Regular Agility, runs in Skilled must be clean, with no course
faults or time faults, in order to qualify. In the Regular Agility class the run may receive
a 5-point qualifier if the total number of faults (time- or course-faults) are
5 or fewer.
All Qualifying
Points earned in either the Proficient Category or the Skilled Category will be
combined and credited toward titles and special awards.
Clubs are allowed to offer priority entry to a limited
number of exhibitors who volunteer to help at trials. However, it is
expected that the clubs will at all times be as fair as they can to all
exhibitors.
If a club wishes to give priority entry to workers, NADAC
asks that they limit the number to what is reasonably needed to run a trial, and
then accept entries from others. For example, say you needed 25 volunteers for
the weekend. On the first day you received 50 entries and reached the 25
volunteer limit. The remaining 25 exhibitors would be allowed to enter whether
or not they volunteered to work.
If on day 2 you received another 10 entries from those
wishing to volunteer, and 10 from those who cannot, you should treat them
equally.
Participation in a NADAC sanctioned trial is a privilege
afforded by the host club/group and may be extended or withdrawn by the host
club/group’s trial committee. The organizing committee may refuse entry other
than on the basis established by NADAC.
Exhibitors may withdraw from a trial
and receive a refund prior to the published closing date of the trial. NADAC
encourages club/groups to give refunds for injured dogs or bitches that come into
heat after the closing date. It is acceptable to charge an administration fee
for entries cancelled after the closing date. (10-25% is recommended).
Aggression
Policy:
NADAC handles aggressive dog incidences and poor
sportsmanlike conduct reports on an individual basis. When NADAC receives an incident report, the circumstances
are evaluated and if deemed appropriate, witnesses will be contacted. Depending on the circumstances, NADAC will
issue a warning letter, place the dog/person on probation, or suspend the
dog/person from entering future trials.
All dogs entered in the Proficient Category in Novice, Open
or Elite jumping 4”, 8”, 12” or 16” are required to be measured (except Veteran
or Junior Handler dogs jumping 16”).
Dogs jumping 20” and 20+ are not required to be measured. Dogs in the Skilled Category or dogs with
permanent height cards do not need to be measured, nor do dogs with breed
exemptions. Measurement forms may be
obtained at http://nadac.com/Application-for-Permanent-Height-Card.htm.
With the exception of the Chances class, which is pass/fail
only, host club/groups shall offer placements to at least fourth place in each
jump height for each class in each category. Club/groups may offer more
placements if they choose to.
A purple qualifying ribbon shall be given for each qualifying
round in each class.
Each
ribbon awarded at the trial shall have the words ‘NADAC Sanctioned Trial’ and
NADAC’s logo printed on it. The ribbons shall be printed with the host
club/group’s name and the placement awarded.
The
ribbons shall have a place on the back of each ribbon for the exhibitors to
record the date of the trial, the judge’s name, and the class.
Ribbon colors shall be as follows:
|
1st |
Blue |
2nd |
Red |
3rd |
Yellow |
4th |
White |
|
5th |
Pink |
6th |
Green |
7th |
Purple |
8th |
Brown |
|
Qualifying Round: |
Purple |
|
|
|
|
||
Additional awards may be offered; however, at no time are
cash prizes allowed.
Canceling a Trial:
In the event a trial needs to be cancelled, please contact
both NADAC and your judge as soon as possible.
If your premium states you will
be accepting ‘day of show’ entries, please post to the Clubs section of the
NADAC Forum at www.NADACForum.com and any local
lists that your trial has been canceled.
The club is responsible to pay for all expenses incurred by
the judge as well as offer some compensation, which can be negotiable between
the club and the judge.
Stranded Judge:
Should
your judge be delayed or have a last minute emergency cancellation, please
contact the NADAC Office immediately. NADACSharon@aol.com or NADACBecky@aol.com
All required forms are to be submitted within five (5) days
after the date of the trial. Failure to do so may result in a fine and/or the
host club/group being placed on probation, which may affect future trials. If
unforeseen circumstances arise that may cause a delay, please notify the NADAC
office NADACSharon@aol.com, immediately.
Scribe Sheets/marked catalog - kept by club. Scribe sheets
and copies of marked catalogs are to be kept by the club/group for a period of
six months.
Marked Catalog - The catalog pages must be clearly
identified by listing the Club/Group Name, Trial Date, Judge(s), Class, Level,
Division, and Category on each page. Course distances and Standard course times
must be clearly marked on each page. The dog’s time, time faults, course
faults, and total faults must be clearly indicated. The catalog must also
include the dog’s NADAC Registration number, dog’s “Call Name”, and Owner’s
last name for each entry for each class.
***Clubs/groups are not required to submit copies of the
fully marked Catalog. We ask that the
completed Catalog be kept on file by the club/group for a minimum of 6
months.***
1. Exhibitor’s List - send to NADAC. A complete
list of exhibitors is due when submitting results of a trial. This list is to
include the names and addresses of the registered owners of the dogs entered in
the trial. E-mail addresses are encouraged, but not required.
2. Recording Fees - send to NADAC. The recording
fees are $1.00 per run and are due when submitting results. Fees shall be
submitted for ALL runs listed in the catalog, including
runs in which a dog was entered but scratched or did not compete.
3. Show Report Form - send to NADAC. This form
is to be filled out by the Trial Chairperson or Secretary and submitted
electronically to NADACSharon@aol.com or mailed to NADAC
with the Exhibitors List and recording fees.
4. Electronic
submission of qualifiers is required. NADAC requires club/groups to use an
approved, current/updated software program that allows the submission of
results in an electronic format. The qualifying results must be submitted via
an e-mail attachment within 5 days after the trial. E-mail qualifying results
to NADACSharon@aol.com. There is a $25.00 per day fee for late
submissions. If unable to comply with
the 5 day requirement, please contact Sharon Nelson at NADACSharon@aol.com to request an extension.
When accepting entries and inputting them into your catalog,
it is imperative that the dog’s registration number is valid and correct.
Examples of valid NADAC registration numbers:
1T356 01-23123 05-06223 09-01155 13-01234
1A293 02-02187 06-01352 10-08322
3C982 03-10111 07-12213 11-07063
4F793 04-06023 08-11266 12-02123
NADAC maintains a list of dog registration numbers on our
website at www.nadac.com, http://nadac.com/afrm/regnumlookup.asp The file lists the dog’s registration
number, call name, registered name, and owner’s first and last name. An ‘NP’ in place of the dog’s registered name
indicates that NADAC has not received the registration fee. New registration numbers are added to this
list monthly. Any corrections, changes,
transfers in ownership are updated periodically. Please note that when verifying a registration
number, the number and the dog’s call name should match. If there is a question, please contact
NADAC, NADACChris@aol.com Please
feel free to submit questions or share information via the Club Section of the NADAC Forum at www.NADACForum.com.
You can also contact NADACSharon@aol.com or NADACBecky@aol.com with specific questions.
Check-List
Pre Trial:
[ ] Apply for your trial dates either via e-mail to
NADACSharon@aol.com for “pending” dates or submit Trial Application form and
sanctioning fees for “confirmed”. Trial
applications may be submitted via an e-mail attachment and the sanctioning fees
paid via Paypal (NADACSharon@aol.com) Be sure to check the “List of Past Trials
2008-2012 for Trial Secretaries” in the Media section of the www.NADACForum.com to ensure you are
requesting the correct week # and that there are no conflicts with another club
within 300 miles.
[ ] Contact Judges as to their interest and
availability in judging your trial after your trial date has been listed on the
NADAC Calendar of Events as either “pending” or “confirmed”.
[ ] Contact a Supervisory Judge if applicable.
[ ] Contact NADAC to confirm the names of the
judges you have hired.
[ ] Confirm that your premium information and the
Calendar of Events at www.nadac.com match.
[ ] Submit premiums
to NADACSharon@aol.com at least 6 weeks prior to
the date of your trial.
Post Trial:
[ ] Submit the
electronic qualifying file via an e-mail attachment to NADACSharon@aol.com within five (5) days
post trial.
[
] Submit the Show Report form,
Exhibitor’s List and Recording Fees to: NADAC,
North American Dog Agility Council LLC
(NADAC)