Independent Show Information

Oakridge

The Agility Nuts Independent Shows are run under our own adaptation of the Kennel Club Rules & Regulations H & H1.

Features:

Choice of jump heights
Fully netted rings
No tyre, well, wall, or novelty obstacles
Lowered A-Frame and dogwalk for Veteran & Nursery Classes
No marking of up contacts
Nursery Classes for dogs aged 16-18 months
Training and NFC runs
Silent toys may be used in Nursery, Elementary, and Veteran classes and in Training or NFC rounds

Dog's Level

The level at which dogs compete at Agility Nuts Independent shows mirrors that of KC shows.

Beginners (formerly Elementary/Combined 1-2)
Open to all dogs competing at Grades 1 or 2 (KC). Dogs that have not competed at an agility show before should enter at this level.

Novice (formerly Starters/Combined 3-4)
Open to all dogs competing at Grades 3 or 4 (KC).

Advanced (formerly Novice Plus/Combined 5-7)
Open to all dogs competing at Grades 5, 6 or 7 (KC).

Veteran
Open to all dogs aged 7 years and over. Jumps will be set at 20, 30 or 40cm and the jump height can be chosen by the handler.

Anysize
Open to all dogs 18 months to 6 years and under. Jumps will be set at 20, 30 or 40cm and the jump height can be chosen by the handler.

Nursery
Open to all dogs aged 16 - 18 months. Jumps will be set at 20, 30 or 40cm and the jump height can be chosen by the handler.

NFC (Not For Competition)
Available in all classes. Handlers may use the course time to train their dogs in the ring. Training rounds must be declared either on the entry form or before entering the ring. They will not be marked and will not count towards any of the leagues.

Dog's Height

A dog may be entered as Large, Intermediate, Medium, Small or Micro, depending on the following definitions:

Large
For dogs that measure over 50cm at the withers. Jumps will be set at 60cm

Intermediate
For dogs that measure over 43cm but less than 50cm at the withers. Jumps will be set at 50cm

Handlers of Large or Intermediate dogs may choose to jump 60cm or 50cm at the shows and will compete for combined awards in the Int/Lge classes.

Medium
For dogs that measure over 35cm but less than 43cm at the withers. Jumps will be set at 40cm and 30cm and handlers may choose their preferred jump height at the show.

Small/Micro
For dogs that measure under 35cm at the withers. Jumps will be set at 30cm and 20cm and handlers may choose their preferred jump height at the show.

Handlers of Medium, Small and Micro dogs will compete for combined awards in the Sml/Med classes

A dog may only be entered at one height at any single show.

Jumping Classes

Clockwork Tunnels
A course consisting solely of jumps and tunnels with a clockwise/anticlockwise theme.

Helter Skelter
A jumping course based on a decreasing or increasing circle.

Snakes
Watch out for the tunnels! Go through these and you have to repeat part of the course.

Snakes & Ladders Jumping
The competitor has the option of simply completing all the jumps in order, or taking short cuts via the weaves. Watch out for the tunnels though - go through these and you have to repeat part of the course!

Steeplechase
A course consisting solely of jumps and tunnels.

Agility Classes

Triple A Agility
An agility course where the A-Frame is the only contact and has to negotiated 3 times

Double Dogwalk
An agility course where the dogwalk is the only contact and has to be negotiated twice

Snakes & Ladders
The competitor has the option of simply completing all the jumps in order, or taking short cuts via the contact equipment. Watch out for the tunnels though - go through these and you have to repeat part of the course!

Levels

Starters Plus
Combined classes for Starters and Novice Plus dogs

ABL
Anything But Large: Combined classes for Medium, Small and Micro dogs

Trophies & rosettes

In all classes at all Agility Nuts shows, medals will be awarded to the class winners and rosettes to 15%. Clear round rosettes and judges' special rosettes are available for all classes.

Helping at the Shows

In order to ensure the smooth running of each show we ask that all competitors help on the rings for at least 1 hour per day during the morning or afternoon. This will always be specified on one of your ring cards. Please report to the Ring Manager of the ring specified on your ring card so that they can allocate a suitable job and time slot for you. No-one is expected to help at the expense of missing their classes. This is made a lot easier to achieve if everyone helps.

Online Running Orders

Running orders will be made available online approximately 2 weeks before each show and can be accessed through your account on Agility Plaza.

Show Rules

All dogs must be aged 18 months or over on the first day they compete at a show, with the exception of dogs competing in Nursery classes who must be aged 16 - 18 months on the first day they compete at a show.
Agility Nuts reserves the right to refuse entries.
The mating of bitches within the precincts of the show is forbidden.
No bitch in season should be brought onto the venue.
No dogs suffering from any infectious or contagious disease or having been exposed to such disease during the period 21 days prior to the show may be brought onto the venue.
No person shall carry out punitive correction or harsh handling of a dog at any time.
Dogs must not wear any type of slip, half-slip collar or lead whilst competing. 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.
No competitor shall impugn the decision of the judge or judges.
Dogs owned by judges may enter all classes, but the dogs must be handled by another person whilst the judge is carrying out their judging commitment.
Judges may run their own dogs for competition when they are not scheduled for judging and may allow another competitor to run their dogs whilst they are judging, unless otherwise informed.
Competitors are solely responsible for ensuring that they are available for their classes.
Agility Nuts reserves the right to combine/split classes depending on entry levels.
Food shall not be carried in the hand or given to the dog whilst in the competition ring.
A silent toy may be carried in the ring in the Combined 1-2, Veteran, Anysize and Nursery classes and in Training Rounds. The dog may not touch the toy once it has started it's round unless it is a Training Round. The toy can be given to the dog on completion of the round.
In the event that a show has to be cancelled, Agility Nuts reserve the right to deduct unrecoverable expenses incurred before returning entry fees.
Entry fees will not be refunded beyond the closing date for each show.
Competitors enter at their own risk and are expected to automatically acknowledge this when entering online (you will not be able to enter without this). Whilst every care will be taken, Agility Nuts will not accept responsibility for loss, damage or injury to persons, dogs or property.
Please respect our venues and pick up after your dogs and dispose of all rubbish responsibly. Anyone knowingly not doing so will be asked to leave the venue forfeiting any remaining entries and may be excluded from future Agility Nuts shows.