SCHEDULE OF CHAMPIONSHIP LARGE AGILITY SHOW (Held under Kennel Club Rules & Regulations H & H(1)) at

LANARK RACECOURSE, HYNDFORD ROAD, LANARK ML11 9SZ

on

SUNDAY, 21st April 2013

SHOW OPENS: 7.45 am BRIEFING: 08.15 am JUDGING COMMENCES: 08.30 am (all classes)

#NB: THERE WILL BE NO MEASURING AT THIS SHOW

GUARANTORS TO THE KENNEL CLUB CHAIRPERSON: Mrs E Ashe, Russart Cottage, High Road, Maddiston, Falkirk SECRETARY: Andrew J Megaughin 132/4 Easter Rd Edinburgh 07774441187 TREASURER: Annetta Megaughin 132/4 Easter Rd Edinburgh VICE CHAIRMAN: Mr T Quinn, 3 Laurel Court, Cambuslang, Glasgow COMMITTEE MEMBER: H.J Innes 222 Norman Rise, Dedridge,Livingstone COMMITTEE MEMBER: Mrs L Lawrie, 17 Glengavel Gardens, Wishaw SHOW SECRETARY: Lynn Lawrie: lynn.lindilin@blueyonder.co.uk tele;01698 290050(no calls after 9pm) COMPETITION MANAGER: Pamela Ruscoe

ENTRIES CLOSE: MONDAY, 11th MARCH 2013 (Postmark)

ENTRIES WITH FEES PAYABLE TO BE MADE TO:

SBCC, Showtime, The Granary, Spen Lane, Rowlands Gill, Tyne & Wear NE39 2BZ
showtimeagility@btinternet.com

Telephone No: 01207-544406 (no calls after 9.00pm please)

Please SEE ENTRY FORM re postage for running orders (No SAE required) Cheques payable to Scottish Border Collie Club The Equipment will supplied by Jaycee Jumps and will be RUBBER CONTACTS

STANDARD CLASSES LARGE DOGS ONLY Proposed order of judging Reserve Championship Judge - John McEwan RING 1 CLASS 1: CLASS 2: CHAMPIONSHIP AGILITY (Grade 7 only) SPECIAL VETERAN FINAL (Invitation only) JUDGE - TRICIA ELMS JUDGE - TRICIA ELMS

RING 2 CLASS 3: CLASS 4: GRADE 6 , 7 - Graded Agility GRADE 1,2,3 - Combined Agility JUDGE- MORAG KELLY

RING 3 CLASS 5: CLASS 6: CLASS 7: RING 4 CLASS 8: CLASS 9: CLASS 10: RING 5 CLASS 11: CLASS 12: CLASS 13:

GRADE 4, 5, 6 Combined Agility GRADE 6,7 - Graded Jumping GRADE 1,2, - Combined Jumping

JUDGE LORNA STEWART

GRADE 1, 2, 3 Graded Jumping GRADE 4, 5 Graded Jumping GRADE 5,6 - Combined Jumping

JUDGE- FIONA TURNBULL

GRADE 4,5 - Graded Agility GRADE 1,2,3- Graded Agility GRADE 3,4 - Combined Jumping

JUDGE- SUSAN MALLABAR

The above is subject to change as deemed necessary by the committee Reserve judge will be appointed as necessary

ELIGIBILITY FOR CLASSES

standard classes at any Kennel Club licensed Championship Agility, Premier Agility, Open Agility In the following definitions of classes First Prizes or other prize wins are those gained in or Limited Agility Shows (i.e. Limited Agility Shows, special classes and invitational events excepted). Only a first place with a clear round completed within the course time set by the judge within course time will count towards grade progression. Agility classes to include contact obstacles points and Jumping classes where there are no contact obstacles. With this proviso classes are defined as follows:Class Structure. A Class may either be held as a Graded Class or a Combined Class. A Graded Class may be scheduled for one or more consecutive Grades with separate results and awards issued for each grade. A Combined Class may be scheduled for more than one consecutive grade with one overall set of results. Progression. Progression from each Grade will require one Agility win or three Jumping wins in standard classes at that grade, except that progression from Grade 5 will require 3 wins at Grade 5, one of which must be an agility class. Progression from Grade 6 will require 4 wins at Grade 6, two of which must be agility classes. Results from Combined Classes will only count towards progression from the dogs current grade. Points Progression. At the handlers discretion a dog may progress up to Grade 4 by winning 100 points at each grade, using the Agility Warrant points scheme (Regulation K3.c refers), except that there is no requirement for a minimum number of agility points. If this method of progression is selected, the handler must ensure the Show Secretary signs the dogs Agility Record Book at the first show entered at the higher grade. There is no time limit on this progression, however once a dog has progressed, it cannot return to a previous grade. Progression on points must be done prior to the closing date of entries. It is not possible to change a grade on points once the entries have closed

STANDARD CLASSES Only first prizes and points gained in standard classes at Kennel Club licensed Agility Shows may be used for progression through the classes. (A dog is only eligible for one grade). In defining the eligibility of the owner or handler for Grade 1, the three jumping wins and points progression referred to in the definition apply only to one dog and not an accumulation of dogs.
GRADE 1 (ELEMENTARY) For owners, handlers or dogs which have not gained a first place in an Agility Class or three first places in Jumping Classes at Kennel Club licensed Agility Shows. N.B. Owners, handlers or dogs previously qualified out of Grade 1 (Elementary) are not eligible for this class. GRADE 2 (STARTERS) Open to dogs which are not eligible for Grades 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and have not gained a first place in an Agility Class or three first places in Jumping Classes at Grade 2 at Kennel Club licensed Agility Shows, or elected to progress on points from Grade 1.. N.B. Owners, handlers or dogs previously qualified out of Grade 2 (Starters) are not eligible for this class. GRADE 3 (GRADUATE) Open to dogs which are not eligible for Grade 1 or 2 or have elected to progress on points from Grade 2 at Kennel Club licensed Agility Shows and dogs which are not eligible for Grade 4, 5, 6 or 7. GRADE 4 (NOVICE) Open to dogs which have gained a first place in an Agility Class or three first places in Jumping Classes at Grade 3 or elected to progress on points from Grade 3 at Kennel Club licensed Agility Shows and are not eligible for Grade 3, 5, 6 or 7. GRADE 5 (INTERMEDIATE) Open to dogs which have gained a first place in an Agility Class or three first places in Jumping Classes at Grade 4 and are not eligible for Grade 3, 4, 6 or 7. GRADE 6 (SENIOR) Open to dogs which have gained a minimum of 3 first places at Grade 5 at Kennel Club licensed Agility Shows, one of which must have been gained in Agility(not Jumping) Class, and are not eligible for grade 3,4,5or 7. GRADE 7 (ADVANCED) Open to dogs which have gained a minimum of 4 first places at Grade 6 at Kennel Club licensed Agility Shows, 2 first places must be gained in Agility (not Jumping) Classes.

CHAMPIONSHIP CLASS Open to dogs having qualified to compete in Grade 7. To consist of 2 qualifying rounds of Standard Kennel Club Classes, 1 Agility Class and 1 Jumping Class and a final round of Agility to be held at the same Show

RULES AND REGULATIONS

1. ENTRY CONDITIONS. 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 be applied for The Registration number/Authority to Compete 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. FEES. The following entry fees are payable:- Championship Class Non-members 14.00 per dog, Members 10.00 per

dog. All other classes Non-members 2.75 per dog per class, Members 1.25per dog per class. Not for Competition entries will be accepted for dogs aged 4 calendar months and over. Dogs must be Kennel Club registered with their details recorded on the entry form. No fee is payable for N.F.C.
4. PRIZE MONEY. No prize money is available. 5. No internet entries accepted. 6. REFUSAL OF ENTRIES. The Committee reserves to itself the right to refuse entries.

7. PUPPIES. 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. 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 9. BITCHES IN SEASON. No bitch in season is allowed to compete. 10. TREATMENT OF DOGS. No person shall carry out punitive correction or harsh handling of a dog at any time within the boundaries of the Show. 11. Dogs must not wear any type of slip, half-slip collar or lead when under test. A flat, close fitting, leather or webbing collar is permitted, providing the only attachment is a plain identification panel as an integral part of the collar i.e. not attached by a ring.

12. Should a judge be unable to fulfil the appointment, the Committee reserves the right to appoint another judge.
13. JUDGES' DECISION. No competitor shall impugn the decision of the Judge or Judges. 14. SPONSORSHIP. Any sponsors will be listed at the end of schedule. 15. STANDARD MARKING. Kennel Club standard marking regulations apply for all standard classes. 16. The hurdle heights 17. THE HEIGHT LIMIT FOR DOGS. Dogs entered for competition at this show should measure over 430mm (1ft 5 ins) at the withers. 18. JUDGES DOGS. A Judge at an Agility Test may not enter for competition a dog which is recorded in their ownership or part ownership, or handle a dog at the test at which they are judging. Judges at an Agility Show may not compete or enter for competition a dog, which is recorded in their ownership or part ownership; or handle a dog at the Test at which they are judging. Dogs may be disqualified if proved to have been handled by the scheduled judges spouse or immediate family, or resident at the same address as the scheduled judge. Judges may enter their own dogs NFC and use them for the purposes of testing the course time 19. WITHDRAWAL OF DOGS FROM TEST. A dog shall be withdrawn from competition and removed from the Test if it is:a) A bitch which is in season. b) Suffering from any infectious 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 hand 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. 20. ELIGIBILITY. In estimating the number of awards won, all wins up to and including 25 days before the start of the competition (i.e. 27TH March 2013) 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 competitors 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 should be offered a refund of the relevant entry fees. 21. CHANGES TO ARRANGEMENTS. Should circumstances so dictate the Society, in consultation with the Judges, may alter arrangements as necessary. Such changes and the circumstances surrounding them must be reported to the Kennel Club. 22. SHOW CANCELLATION. In the event that the show is cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances, the club/society will refund fees, less reasonably incurred expenses, on receipt of a stamped, addressed envelope submitted within 1 month of the show date. 23. FOOD. Food shall not be carried in the hand or given to a dog in the ring. 24. Should a judge deem a re run is required, any results or faults gained in the previous run must be discounted. 25. ENTRY FORMS. Separate entry forms must be completed by each owner and must be signed by the owner or his/her authorised agent in accordance with the provisions specified thereon. Entry forms must be accompanied by the appropriate fees. Once entries have been received they are non-refundable. 26. Free passes not applicable 27. COMPETITION OF DOGS SUFFERING FROM CONTAGIOUS OR INFECTIOUS DISEASE. No dogs suffering from contagious or Infectious 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. No such dog may be present within the boundaries of the Show. 28. FOR CLASS(ES)/RUNNING ORDER. It is the competitors responsibility to be available for their class and running order.
Competitors must run as close to their running order as possible. Failure to do so may be reported to the Kennel Club. In Championship classes competitors must run in exact running order specified in the Regulations

29. 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 and 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 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. 30. A pay on the day class will be held if time permits. 31. A practise ring may be available to dogs entered for competition at the show, if space allows. This ring will be supervised by a responsible adult with agility knowledge. 32. WELFARE OF DOGS. 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 dogs 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

BALLOT FOR CHAMPIONSHIP RUNNING ORDERS a) Agility round and Jumping round A draw for the running order of the Agility and Jumping rounds will be made prior to the Show. The relevant competitors will be notified before the day of the Show. The dogs must run in the order they are drawn. b) Final Agility Round Dogs to run in reverse order to their combined placing at the end of the first two rounds. c) A dog must have the same handler for each round of the Championship Agility Class. 34. Trophies will be awarded to 1st place in all classes except Class 1, which will be awarded to 1st CC and 2nd RCC. Rosettes to 10% in all classes up to a maximum of 25th place 35. COMPETITORS' BRIEFING. A briefing for competitors will be held prior to the start of each class. 36. .DOGS UNATTENDED. No dogs must be left unattended at any time. 37. LOSS OR DAMAGE. No responsibility will be accepted for loss, damage, or whatsoever to person, dogs or property at this show. 38. .ADDITIONAL JUDGE. If numbers warrant, the Committee reserves the right to appoint an additional judge. 39. .RUNNING ORDER. Running orders will be noted on the competitors ring number. 40. HANDLERS. Handlers working more than one dog in a class must ensure that the dogs compete in the right sequence failure to do so will result in elimination.

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Directions to Show: From Forth Road Bridge: Follow signs for M8 (Glasgow direction). At Junction 4 leave M8. Head south onto A705 signposted Whitburn. Go through East Whitburn and take first left (signposted A706 and Lanark). Stay on A706 through Longridge and through Forth until you reach a roundabout. Turn 1st exit onto A721 (signposted Peebles). After approx. 1 mile turn right onto A70 (signposted Ayr and Lanark). Continue through Carstairs Village, pass Newhouse Caravan Park on right, cross railway bridge. Turn left onto A70 (signposted Ayr). At T Junction turn right onto Hyndford Road A73 (signposted Lanark) and continue along until you can see the racecourse on the righthand side. From the Borders: Take the A72 out of Peebles until Blyth Bridge. Bear left onto the A72 signposted Glasgow. At crossroads turn right onto the A721 signposted Glasgow. At junction turn left onto the A72 towards Biggar. After leaving Biggar take the A72 towards Symington and Lanark. Continue through the village of Symington until Tjunction when you turn right onto the A73. Continue on the A73 until the traffic lights when you turn right, over Hyndford Bridge (signposted Lanark). Continue on the A73 towards Lanark, until you can see the racecourse on the righthand side. From Ayr: Leave Ayr on the A70 heading for Cumnock. Continue on A70 through Cumnock, Muirkirk, Douglas and Rigside. Turn left over Hyndford Bridge (signposted Lanark and Edinburgh). Continue on A73 (signposted Lanark) until you can see the racecourse on the right hand side. WE ARE A SMALL CLUB WHO RELY ON OUR MEMBERS!! SO PLEASE NOTE THAT ONLY FULLY PAID UP MEMBERS WHO ARE WILLING TO WORK WILL BE GIVEN REDUCED ENTRIES!! IF YOU ARE A MEMBER AND ARE NOT WILLING TO WORK PLEASE PAY THE FULL AMOUNT.! Catering: Catering will be available on site. Camping: Overnight camping is not permitted..

VET ON CALL; CLYDE VET GROUP; 01555 660000 ACROSS THE ROAD FROM VENUE

or on call number is 07778690173

LOCATED

NEAREST HOSPITAL Wishaw General Hospital, 50 Netherton Street, Wishaw, ML2 0DP Tel: 01698 361 100

We have a few spots for stall holders which will cost 25 but only by prior arrangement. Contact Lynn Lawrie: lynn.lindilin@blueyonder.co.uk for more information. All dogs that have not competed prior to 1 January 2006 must be measured before competing. Competitors must ensure that their dog is measured prior to their first competition and the dogs Agility Record Book has been signed and dated by the Measuring Officials. NB There will be NO measuring at this show.
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NO DOGS TO BE LEFT IN HOT CARS, SHOULD THE WEATHER BE WARM, REGULAR PATROLS WILL TAKE PLACE TO INSPECT VEHICLES FOR DOGS LEFT ALONE. NO DOGS TO BE LEFT UNATTENDED OR TIED UP WITHIN THE PRECINCTS OF THE SHOW.

Show Schedule Notice Your dog is vulnerable and at risk during hot weather and the Kennel Club offers the following guidance to help guide you through the dos and donts 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 dogs welfare.

Warning: if your dog is found to be at risk, forcible entry to your vehicle may be necessary without liabililty 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 dogs 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.

Huge thanks to our sponsors CHAPEL FARMS DOG FOODS who are donating a 15kg bag of food to the CC and RCC winner and winners of classes 2,4,5,7,10,13.

For more information and to order, visit: www.chapelfarmdogfood.co.uk Or to order by telephone by calling 01848 600402

THE SCOTTISH BORDER COLLIE CLUB ARE PLEASED TO ANNOUNCE THAT THEY ARE HOSTING THE

SCOTTISH VETERAN DOG FINAL

To be held after the Championship final.

1. 20 Dogs will be invited to compete on the basis of their placings in qualifying veterans and/or allsorts heats held at SKC May and August shows, Prestwick, ACTS, Fair City during 2012. Reserves will be invited to be on standby in the event that a qualifying dog is unable to, or loses the right to, compete. 2. Allsorts qualifiers may be any age. Veterans must be at least 8 years old. Allsorts qualifiers MUST have been retired from competing at full height for 3 months or more at the time of the final. 3. All finalists MUST be entered in the SBCC show as NFC and may not compete in any other classes on the day. 4. The final course will comprise an obligatory 16 hurdles and tunnels; and 4 optional 'jokers' (ie dogwalk, A frame, 6 pole weave and table)- all of which will be negotiated on a 'Take Your own line' basis. Failure to negotiate all obligatory obstacles at least once will result in elimination. Obligatory obstacles may be negotiated more than once (but there is no advantage in doing so) 5. Scoring: Course time and faults, joker and handicap scores will be added to give a Total points score. The dog with the lowest Total point score wins. a) Eliminations are given a score of 100 points. b) Joker scores: 5 points will be deducted for every joker that is correctly negotiated. c) Handicap score: half a Point will be deducted for every month of dog's age over 10 years. (eg dog aged 10 years 1 month - handicap score is minus 0.5) 6. Dogs aged 8 to 10 will compete over hurdles set at Medium height. Dogs aged 10 years 1 month or more will compete over hurdles set at Small height. Small height qualifiers will compete first. For all ages: Dogwalk height is 600 mm. A-Frame height is 900 mm. Table is set at small height. 7. All handlers who have been invited to compete must book in by 12 noon and must provide details relevant to running order, handicapping and hurdle height. Failure to do so will result in their place in the final being offered to a reserve.

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