All about USDAAJan & Donna

All about USDAAJan & Donna

The Basics

• USDAA is the oldest agility organization in the US• Patterned after British standards of agility performance• Five categories for performance

• Championship• Performance• Junior Handler• Veterans• Intro

• Championship heights 12”, 16”, 22”, 26”• Performance heights 8”, 12”, 16”, 22”

• lower A-Frame (5’6” vs 6’3”)• no spreads

• Veterans heights 4”, 8”, 12”, 16”• lower A-Frame (5’0”)

 

The Basics

The Intro program is designed to help new competitors and dogs get started in dog agility by measuring accomplishments in the early stages of training. Performance standards in the Intro program are based upon those in USDAA’s other classes with adjustments to equipment configuration and course times

Competitors may enter the Intro Program classes “For ExhibitionOnly” (FEO) provided they are not entered in the same class in another program on the same day. Any toys used must not be a potential distraction to other rings either audibly or by throwing or tossing it in vicinity of other rings.

Titling Classes

RegularJumpers

GamblersSnooker

Relay

3 Q’s to earn titles under 2 judges5 Q’s for Masters / PIII Title

3 Snooker SQ’s (top 15% of class)Must Q with different pairs partnersAgility Dog Titles (under 3 judges)

ADCH / PDCH5 Tournament Q’s

Titling Classes

Regular – Faults then timeJumpers – Faults then time

Gamblers – PointsSnooker – Points (37)

Relay – Time plus faults

Tournament Classes

Grand PrixSteeplechase

DAM

Grand Prix

oGrand Prix and Performance Grand Prix offeredoAll obstacles in standard courseoOne course for all level of competitorsoClean run required; fastest time wins

Steeplechase

oSteeplechase and Performance Speed JumpingoJumpers course plus A-Frame and WeavesoRound One is for Qualifying scoreoRound Two is for moneyoIn one round A-frame is used twiceoIn the other round the Weaves are used twice

Dog Agility Masters (DAM) Team ChampionshipPerformance Versatility Pairs

The competition demonstrates team work and competitors' endurance and skill in a variety of disciplines as they apply a variety of strategies in the different classes. Teams accumulate points through five classes of competition, with the team scoring the highest number of points being named Dog Agility Masters Team Champions.

Dog Agility Masters (DAM) Team ChampionshipPerformance Versatility Pairs

Standard, except no tableGamblers, could be time challenge

SnookerJumpers, except with weaves

Relay, heaviest weighted class

Dog Agility Masters (DAM) Team ChampionshipPerformance Versatility Pairs

Scoring…

Team Standard: 130 points each dogTeam Jumpers: 100 points each dog

Team Snooker: points X factorTeam Gamblers: points X factor

Team Relay: 150 points each dog

(less time less faults)

Higher score is better!

Dog Agility Masters (DAM) Team ChampionshipPerformance Versatility Pairs

More Scoring…

Just don’t “E”

Q is calculated like Steeplechase(25% of the top 3 average teams)

Just have fun…find teammates with similar goals

Time plus Faults: Team Standard, Team Jumpers, Team RelayPoints: Team Gamblers, Team Snooker

Regionals / 4-Star Events / Nationals

Local Events qualify competitors for RegionalsRegional events provide “byes” for Championships4-Star Events qualify competitors for IFCS teamsCynosport World Games

2012 will be in COTeam, Grand Prix and SteeplechaseIncludes Flyball, Dock Diving, Flying Disc, Canine Freestyle

Regionals for 2012

*Northwestern Regional, July 6-8, Auburn, Washington*Western Regional, September 1-3, Prunedale, California*Southwestern Regional, April 20-22, Camarillo, California*Rocky Mountain Regional, April 27-29, Albuquerque, New Mexico*South Central Regional, May 18-20, Fort Worth, Texas*Central Regional, August 10-12, Olathe, Kansas*North Central Regional, August 3-5, Crystal Lake, Illinois*Southeastern Regional, June 8-10, Perry, Georgia         *Mid-Atlantic Regional, April 20-22, Palmyra, Pennsylvania*New England Regional, July 13-15, Greenfield, Massachusetts

Survey Results

POLL QUESTION: We would like to get your feedback regarding USDAA agility.

If you do trial regularly in USDAA trials, what are your opinions?

Please select all that apply.

Survey Results

CHOICES AND RESULTS- I like the courses, 10 votes, 17.86%  - I like the classes, 8 votes, 14.29%  - Ability to go to Championships, 3 votes, 5.36%  - Any agility will do, 8 votes, 14.29%  - I like the number of classes offered, 10 votes, 17.86%  - I think the cost is fair, 6 votes, 10.71%  - I don't like the courses, 2 votes, 3.57%  - I don't like the classes, 0 votes, 0.00%  - I think it is too expensive, 2 votes, 3.57%  - Jump heights are an issue, 7 votes, 12.50% 

Survey Results

POLL QUESTION: We would like to get your feedback regarding USDAA.  If you do not regularly compete in USDAA we would like to know why.

Please select all that apply from the choices below.

Survey Results

CHOICES AND RESULTS- People aren't friendly, 1 votes, 3.12%  - Don't understand all the rules, 3 votes, 9.38%  - Already compete in too many other venues, 5 votes, 15.62%  - Other not listed, 5 votes, 15.62%  - Jumps heights are too high, 13 votes, 40.62%  - Too many classes, 2 votes, 6.25%  - Too expensive, 3 votes, 9.38% 

Q & A