UKI Canadian OpenAug 30th to Sept 2nd, 2019

Closing Date: July 14th, 2019

Pre-Entry Only

Location: Sobeys Sport Complex

120 Old FoxBrook RoadStellarton, Nova Scotia

B0K 1S0

2 Rings - 100’ x 95’Indoors on Artificial Turf

Judges:

Tamas Traj (Hungary)Chris Tucci (US)

Competition Manager: Julie Lizotte

julie@thelizottes.ca

SCHEDULE OF AGILITY

(held under UK Agility International Rules & Regulations)

5 National ChampionshipsFeatured Competitions & Sponsors

RedLine Agility - UKI Canadian Open Championship

Get Dirty - Masters Series Final

DPF Leading Agility - Agility Biathlon Championship

Tug-E-Nuff Dog Gear - Games Biathlon Championship

FlatOut Dogs - Speedstakes Championship

Other Major Sponsors

Ring Sponsor - Totally Raw Pet Food

Omega Alpha

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Closing Date: Sunday July 14, 2019

Trial Site & Information

- The trial site is indoors on turf. - Crating outdoors under shade tents or in vehicles.- Indoor & Outdoor Bathrooms on site.

Sobeys Sport Complex120 Old FoxBrook RoadStellarton, Nova Scotia

B0K 1S0

Trial Site Rules

All dogs may be on leash at all times, except when in the ring or away from the trialling area. Please poop and scoop. There are various garbage locations around the site. Please pick up all poop and be courteous to others using the area. No aggressive dogs.

Volunteers

We depend on volunteers to make this a great event. Submission of your entry to this trial indicates agreement to perform a working position(s) for the trial. All efforts will be made to include equity amongst the jobs.

RV & Benching Rentals

For RV camping please see registration details on page 7.

For those individuals who cannot to bring a shade tent for outside crating you will be able to rent crating space for each of your dogs. Please see the details on page 7.

Food services: There may be food services available on-site. This will be confirmed later this summer.

Hotels/Motels:Comfort InnAddress: 740 Westville Rd, New Glasgow, NS B2H 2J8 Phone:(902) 755-6450 Travel Lodge Address: 700 Westville Rd, New Glasgow, NS B2H 2J8 Phone:(902) 928-1333

Emergency Veterinary Services

East River Animal Hospital200 Terra Cotta Dr, New Glasgow, NS B2H 5W5(902) 752-6655

New Glasgow Vet Clinic319 Stellarton Rd, New Glasgow, Nova Scotia B2H 1M4(902) 752-4277

Tentative Event Schedule & Classes

Thursday August 29, 2019Event Set Up for WeekendCheck In & Measuring (Tentative)

Friday August 30, 2019 Masters Series Last Chance – AgilityMasters Series Last Chance – Jumping UKI Canadian Open Round 1 – JumpingWarm-Up EventCheck In & Measuring

Saturday August 31, 2019Games Biathlon – Snooker UKI Canadian Open Round 2 – AgilityAgility Biathlon – Jumping Speedstakes Round 1

Sunday September 1, 2019Games Biathlon – Gamble Agility Biathlon – Agility Masters Series Final - JumpingChallenger Round - Agility

Monday September 2, 2019Speedstakes Round 2Masters Series Final – Agility UKI Canadian Open Round 3 – Agility

Start Times

Start times will be announced after the closing date.

Measuring

If you are a UKI member and your dog has been measured at a previous UKI trial, you do not need a further measurement. If you have a permanent height card with an actual measurement from another organization, please scan a copy to laura@ukagility.com or bring it with you to check in on Thursday/Friday. Measuring times to be announced.

Please note: Measuring is currently scheduled to take place Thursday evening, but may be done on Friday morning instead. A schedule will be confirmed once final numbers are known.

Equipment

Electronic timers, rubberized contacts, wall jump, plastic wing jumps, ascending spread jump and broad jump will be used.

Questions?

Regarding entries to this event, please contact the trial manager Julie Lizotte – julie@thelizottes.ca

NOTICE TO COMPETITORS

UK Agility International Rules and Regulations apply to the whole event and all people and dogs must comply with these at all times. It is your responsibility as a competitor to be aware of the rules and regulations as they stand at the time of the show. This show will run under the third Edition UK Agility International rules.

All dogs and handlers must be registered with UK Agility International in order to compete. UK Agility International’s official rules and regulations are given free upon registration of Handler/Owner to UKI. If you or your dog is not already registered, fill out the UKI registration form and pay online at www.UKAgilityInternational.com.

Competitors, through submission of entry, acknowledge that they are knowledgeable of UK Agility International rules and regulations including but not limited to the following rules regarding entry:

Dogs under 18 calendar months of age on the day of the Show are not eligible to compete in UK Agility International Trials, with the exception of dogs over 15 calendar months of age eligible to compete in Speedstakes.

Entries without fees paid in full will be voided. Separate entry forms must be completed by each competitor and must be signed by the competitor or guardian if the competitor is a minor. Entry forms must be accompanied with the appropriate fees.

Refund Policy

Entries will not be accepted, changed or altered after the closing date. A full refund is available for any membership that is not older than 14 days from the creation of the account date. A full refund is available before the closing date is met for any show. There will be no cost if refund money is to be left in your UK Agility International account. If money is to be returned then the following administration costs will be incurred. If payment was received by check or money order then a $4.00 administration fee will be incurred. If payment was received by credit card a 4% charge of the refund will be assessed, per transaction. If payment was received from a Pay Pal account, a 5% charge of the refund will be assessed, per transaction. Once a show has been closed, refunds of any kind for any reason will not be available. A partial refund may be available for injuries where a veterinarian note is provided. Contact the show management for details, NOT UKI. A dog shall be withdrawn from competition without refund if it is: suffering from any infectious or contagious disease, interfering with the safety of any person or other animal, or if it is likely to cause itself damage or suffering if it continues competing. There will be no refunds for entries withdrawn, nor in the event a dog and/or handler is dismissed from the competition, regardless of the reason for dismissal, providing this was within accordance of UK Agility International rules and regulations.

It is the competitor’s responsibility to be available for their class and running order. All running orders for this event will be in strict running order. Failure to do so will result in elimination. More information about handling conflict for handlers with multiple dogs on page 4.

It is expressly understood that competitors alone are responsible for the behaviour of their dogs, children and guests. Any competitor whose dogs, children or guests create unnecessary disturbances or repeatedly engage in unsafe or disruptive behaviour, may at the discretion of the show management, be asked to remove the offending dogs, children or guests from the event grounds. No refunds of fees will be made in such a case.

No person shall carry out punitive correction or harsh handling of a dog at any time within the boundaries of the show. Should a judge be unable to fulfill the appointment to judge, the show management reserves the right to appoint another judge. Should circumstances so dictate the show manager, in consultation with the judges, may alter arrangements as necessary. Such changes and the circumstances surrounding them must be reported to UK Agility International. In the event of abandonment of the show through circumstances beyond our control, the SHOW MANAGEMENT may defray such expenses from the entry fee to cover the cost of the show preparation. These accounts will then be made public. All competitors MUST clean up after their dogs at all times. Failure to do so will result in competitors being asked to leave the Show. Dogs left in hot cars, or dogs appearing to be in distress, will be dealt with as seen fit by the Show Management. All dogs are entered at this show at their owners’ risk and whilst every care will be taken, the show management will not accept responsibility for loss, damage or injury, however caused, to dogs, persons or property whilst at the show. Bitches in season (BIS) may run at this show. You must notify the show secretary as early as possible to this fact. All BIS will run in order in the class, and must use a mat/carpet on the start line, to be provided by competitor. In season pants may be worn while running but handlers allow this at their own risk.

Returned checks do not constitute a valid entry. There will be a $25.00 service charge for returned checks. Payment of entry fees and service charges shall be made before a competitor may compete.

Earning Qs and Level Points Qs and level points are not available at this National Event.

Running NFC In all events, “training” and purposeful repetition of a completed obstacle will result in dismissal from the ring for that run.

The following table shows the jump heights for the International & Speedstakes Programs

Please note: If trying out for the WAO team, you must enter the WAO height your dog measure into (see chart below)

General Competition Rules

• This event is open to all dogs and handlers irrespective of their level in UKI and their organization affiliation. • Dogs and handlers do not need to be UKI members, but a UKI account must be created to enter the event within. This

can be created online at www.ukagilityinternational.com • Dogs may only compete in one height throughout the whole event. • Handlers who have earned a bye into Round 2 of the UKI Canadian Nationals and/or qualified for the Masters

Series Final at a local Canadian UKI event, must be the same dog and handler partnerships that compete in these events at the UKI Canadian Open.

• Classes will be run in strict running order. Running orders will be randomly drawn for the first run of each event and the following runs of each event will run in reverse order of scores.

• Classes will be run under UKI rules and regulations with additional rules detailed below. Any further amendments will be posted on the UKI web page and stated in the event confirmation letter.

• UKI reserves the right to rule at the event on anything not covered in these rules. Managing Conflicts for Handlers with Multiple Dogs

In the initial classes for each event (non-seeded runs) a random draw will produce the running order. Handlers with more than one dog will have their running orders altered to achieve the following:

• A gap of 10 dogs (9 dogs between their runs) will be created by moving the first-drawn dog earlier in the running order. If this does not achieve a 10-dog gap then the second-drawn dog will be moved down in the running order.

• If there are not enough dogs in the class to achieve the 10-dog gap the biggest gap possible will be created. If this gap does not achieve the minimum 10 dog gap, then a break of 6 minutes will be given. The 6-minute countdown will start as the handler’s first dog crosses the finish line; the handler must enter the ring with their second dog before the countdown is complete.

• If a handler has dogs in different height divisions, a gap of 6 dogs (5 dogs between their runs) will be created (this is fewer dogs because there will also be a delay to change jump heights).

Summary of National Championships

Agility Biathlon Championship– Jumping round and an Agility round with the results combined Games Biathlon Championship– Gamble round and a Snooker round with the results combined Speedstakes Championship – 2 Speedstakes rounds with the results combinedMasters Series Last Chance Heat - Agility round and a Jumping round with results combined to qualify for the Masters Final. UKI Canadian Open Championship– 3 rounds: Rd 1 is Jumping, Rd 2 & the Final will be Agility classes.Challengers Round – Agility class that is a one-off round for those that are not in the Canadian Open Final (Rd 3). The winner regains a place in UKI Open Final.Masters Final – Agility round and a Jumping round with the results combined.Warm Ups - Competitors can purchase a single warm up of 2 minutes Warm-Up

Will be open Friday afternoon. It will be blocked off to prevent sequencing, anyone found to be moving equipment or sequencing will be excused from the competition and all placement and WAO points will be removed.

DPF Leading Agility - Agility Biathlon Championship

• Entry open to ALL dogs• Separate competition for each jump height.• Consists of a Jumping round and an Agility round with the results combined.• Running order for Agility will be in reverse order of Jumping results.•  Cumulative scoring; least faults wins with time as tie breaker only, in all aspects of the Biathlon. • In the event of a tie for the Agility Biathlon Champion, the scores from the Agility round will determine

the winner. If there is still a tie, the dogs will compete in a run-off on the Agility course.• Eliminations will not be placed in the Agility Biathlon Championship.• A no-show in either class will result in disqualification from the Agility Biathlon Championship, including prizes and

awards. Tug-E-Nuff Dog Gear - Games Biathlon Championship

• Entry open to ALL dogs.•  Separate competition for each jump height. • Consists of a Snooker round and a Gamble round with the results combined. • Running order for Gamble will run in reverse order of Snooker results. • Cumulative scoring; highest number of points wins with time as tie breaker only.• In the event of a tie for the Games Challenge champion, the scores from the Gamblers round will determine the

winner. If there is still a tie, the dogs will compete in a run-off on the Gamblers course. • 19 Snooker points are needed in order to move forward into the Gamble Round• Eliminations (dogs not stopping the timers) will score 0 points with a 60-second course time. • A no-show in either class will result in disqualification from the Championship including prizes and awards.FlatOut Dogs - Speedstakes Championship

• Entry open to ALL dogs.• Separate competition for each jump height. • Consists of 2 Speedstakes rounds with the results combined. • Running order for round 2 will be in reverse order of round 1 result.• Cumulative scoring; least faults wins with time as the tie breaker only. • In the event of a tie for the Speedstakes Challenge, the scores from round 2 will determine the winner. If there is

still a tie, the dogs will compete in a run-off on the round 2 course. • Eliminations will not be placed in the Speed Stakes Championship. • A no-show in either class will result in disqualification from the Speedstakes Championship, including prizes and awards.

Masters Series Last Chance Heat

• Entry open to ALL dogs • Separate competition for each jump height. • Consists of a Jumping round and an Agility round with results combined.• Cumulative scoring; dog with the lowest score wins.• Faults converted into seconds (5 faults = 5 seconds) and time faults treated the same as course faults but

converted on a 1:1 ratio.• Winners in each height of the Agility round and the Jumping round qualify for the Masters Series Final. • Aggregate placements based on class entry will also qualify for the Master Series Final.• In the event of a tie for the combined results, the result from the Agility round will be the deciding factor. If there is

still a tie, the dogs will compete in a run-off on the Agility course.• Eliminations will result in 100 faults with a 60-second course time.• Dogs that score 320 and over will not be placed. • A no-show in either class will result in disqualification from the Last Chance Heat, including prizes and awards. • Masters Heat is a two part class, so you need to consider how your decision about one course will affect your

result in the other course: • a bye and a DNR = no bye• Teams may choose to run NFC

• Those who earn the last chance byes must submit payment for entering the Master Heat Final prior to leaving Thursday night.

Get Dirty - Masters Series Final

• All handler and dog partnerships must pre-qualify in a local Masters Heat from around the country to enter the Final or the Last Chance Heat held Friday August 30, 2019 at the Canadian Open.

• Competitors must note on the Canadian Open entry form the date and show where qualified. • Separate competition for each jump height. • Consists of an Agility round and a Jumping round with results combined.• Running order for Jumping will be in reverse order of the Agility results. • Cumulative scoring; dog with the lowest score wins. • Faults converted into seconds: 5 faults = 3 seconds (note this is different than the heats). Time faults treated

as course faults but converted on a 1:1 ratio.• In the event of a tie the result from the Agility round will be the deciding factor. If there is still a tie, the dogs will

compete in a run-off on the Agility course.• Eliminations will result in 100 faults with a 60 second course time.• Dogs that score 320 and over will not be placed.• A no-show in either class will result in disqualification from Masters Series Final, including prizes and awards. RedLine Agility - Canadian Open Championship

• Entry open to ALL dogs. • Separate competition for each jump height. • Consists of a Round 1, Round 2 (semifinal), and Final. Round 1 will be a Jumping class. Round 2 and the Final

will be an Agility class.• Each round is a separate competition (scores not cumulative). • In each round the dog with the least faults will be deemed the winner with time used as a tie breaker. • Automatic Byes: To earn an automatic bye into Round 2, dog and handler partnerships must have earned 3

Agility clear rounds, 2 Jumping clear rounds, 2 Game legs, 1 Speedstakes clear round (in the height they wish to compete in at the Canadian Open) between July 8, 2018 – July 14, 2019 in their current UKI level.

• Automatic Byes: Top dogs from UKI Spring Classics & Reserve Dogs from Cups get a Bye to the 2nd round of the Open. Top dogs from Fall & Spring Cups get a Bye into the 3rd (Final) round of the Open.

• Entry to Round 2: The top 50% of the Round 1 initial entry or top 10 in each height, whichever is higher, will progress to Round 2 (eliminations will not move forward). Automatic byes are not included in the count of Round 1 entry.

• Running orders for Round 2 will be reverse order of results from Round 1. Automatic Byes may not run in Round 1. They will be first in the running order for Round 2.

• In the event of a tie, a run-off will be required. • Eliminations will result in 100 faults with a 60-second course time.• Finals: The top 10 from the semifinal in each height will qualify for the Final (eliminations will not move forward).

• Running orders for the Final will be reverse order of Round 2 results.• A no-show in any round will result in disqualification from the UKI Open Championship, including prizes and awards. • Any extraordinary circumstances to be ruled by UKI.

Challenger Round

• Entry open to ALL dogs that have not progressed into the UKI Open Championship Final (3rd round)• Separate competition for each jump height.• Consists of an Agility class that is a one-off round with scores from previous rounds irrelevant.• Least faults wins with time used as a tie-breaker. • In the event of a tie a runoff will be required.• The winner qualifies to run in the UKI Open Championship Final. They will run first in the Final (eliminations will

not move forward).

RV Camping

• Onsite camping is available on a first-received, first-confirmed basis. • Please contact complex@highlandsoccer.ca to make your reservations.• Please send all questions about RV camping to complex@highlandsoccer.ca.Outdoor Benching & Shade Tents

• You may bring your own shade tent to set up for your personal crating.• You may set up shade tents starting Thursday August 29, 2019 from 7 pm to 9 pm. • No overnight tenting allowed on site.• No showers are available on site. • There is no access to running water or indoor toilets after event hours. • A port-a-potties will be available.• There is no security on site, do not leave valuables unattended. • Spots are selected on a first-come, first-served basis. • If you are unable to travel with a shade tent you may rent a space under community shade tent.• The cost per dog is $45 for the weekend.

Canadian Open ClothingT-shirts & Sweatshirts will be made available for pre-order. A separate post about clothing will be posted on the UKI Canadian Open 2019 facebook page in the up coming weeks.

Welcome to the UKI Canadian Open Aug 30 - Sept 2, 2019

• All registrations will be completed online. • Please click on the registration button found at the bottom of this page to register your dog. • Please submit a separate registration form for each dog you are entering into the event.

Payments: Please send all funds through etransfer to julie@thelizottes.ca. Password: agility

Please contact julie@thelizottes.ca if you have any trouble with the online entry form or sending funds electronically.

If you are not a UKI member, please create an account online. Website: www.ukicanada.com

Pre-Entry Only Full payment must be received by closing date or Entry will be decline

2018-2019 Bye Trackers need to be scanned/emailed (Photo) – with entry – julie@thelizottes.ca. These will be used in the verification process.

Click on this button to Register

Closing Date: Sunday July 14, 2019

Class Description Fee

Warm Up • 2 minutes Equipment Familiarization $10 per 2min

Agility Biathlon Championship • 1 Round of Agility and 1 round of Jumping $45

Games Biathlon Championship • 1 Round of Snooker and 1 round of Gamble $45

Speedstakes Championship • 2 rounds of Speedstakes $45

Masters Series Last Chance Heat • 1 Round of Agility and 1 round of Jumping $45

Masters Series Final • 1 Round of Agility and 1 round of Jumping• Requires a MS Bye Certificate (Pink) $45

Canadian Open ChampionshipNo Byes

• No Byes into the Open• Must register for all three rounds $55

Canadian Open ChampionshipBye to 2nd Round • Requires a Bye to the 2nd Round of the Open (Yellow) $45

Canadian Open ChampionshipBye to 3rd Round • Requires a Bye to the 3rd Round of the Open (Yellow) $25

Crating Space • Looking to rent a space in a community shade tent $45/dog

Closing Date:

Sunday July 14, 2019Register Now

Thank you to the UKI 2019 Canadian Open Sponsors

Event Sponsors

Other Major Sponsors

Biathlon Championship Speedstakes Championship Games Championship

Masters Series FinalCanadian Open Championship

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