AAC Sanctioned Trial Trial
March 19, 2022
Springhill Farms, 2451 Hardy Rd, Courtenay, BC
Classes Offered & Schedule:
Nationals Team Tryouts Open - Unlimited
Standard (Masters x2, Starters, Advance) Steeplechase x2 - Limited
All classes offered in Regular, Specials and Veterans Divisions as well as Junior Handlers.
Schedule as follows
| Standard Masters - Louise Prefontaine |
| Tryout Open Gamblers - Louise Prefontaine |
| Tryout Open Standard - Louise Prefontaine |
| Tryout Open Snooker - Louise Prefontaine |
| Tryout Open Jumpers - Louise Prefontaine |
| Steeplechase 1 - Glenn Tiede |
| Steeplechase 2 - Louise Prefontaine |
| Standard Starters - Louise Prefontaine |
| Standard Advance - Louise Prefontaine |
| Standard Masters 2 - Louise Prefontaine |
To be judged by the rules and regulations of the Agility Association of Canada.Our Distinguished Judge:
Louise Prefontaine & Glenn Tiede
Entries Close: March 9, 2021 for National Open Tryouts
Entries Close: March 9, 2021 OR WHEN FULL
Each dog must have an AAC ID card to compete. You may enter with number pending, but must run For Exhibition Only if you don't have your dog's card at check-in. (ID Card Application and other forms available at AAC website.
If trying out for Nationals team make sure you enter the proper jump height for IIFCS competition. The prices for the Tryout Runs are $20per run and if trying out must enter all 4 runs. Anyone else may enter any of the tryout runs.
For the regular AAC trial runs cost $15 per run.
These are listed as 2 separate trials on agility rocks.
Trial Secretary: (please direct all questions to:)
Glenn Tiede 4281 Macaulay Rd Black Creek V9J 1E1 tagagility@uniserve.com
Veterinarian on Call: Coastland Veterinary Hospital, phone 926-0006
All entrants are required to help at the trial.
CHECK IN / MEASURING: Check in and measuring start on 8am. Please make sure you have your dog's AAC ID card with you. First dog on the line at 9am.
EQUIPMENT FAMILIARIZATION: Equipment familiarization for starter dogs will be from 8:20-8:40am.
PRIZES AND AWARDS: Ribbons will be awarded for first through forth place and rosettes will be awarded for qualifying runs. Titling ribbons will also be awarded to dogs that earn a title. There will be a helpers draw.
CONFIRMATION: Confirmation will be e-mailed to you. If you do not receive a confirmation letter 3 days prior to the trial date or if there are errors please notify the Trial Secretary as soon as possible. This will help avoid delays the day of the trial.
To qualify for entry, the General Agreement must be signed and entry must be received with payment by the deadline. Please ensure that your entry is complete or the entry may be discarded.
NOTICE TO EXHIBITORS
Exhibitors, through submission of entry, acknowledge that they are familiar with AAC rules and regulations, including but not limited to the following:
This event is open to all dogs at least 18 months of age, purebred or mixed breed, except bitches in season, aggressive dogs, or dogs suffering from any deformity, injury or illness which may effect the dog's physical or mental performance.
Obstacles shall be chosen from those described in the current edition of the rules and regulations of the MC. No leads, collars, food, toys or other aids or devices shall be permitted on the course at any time. No toys or food on course during familiarization. It is expressly understood that exhibitors alone are responsible for the behavior of their dogs and/or children. Any exhibitor whose dogs and/or children create an unnecessary disturbance or repeatedly engage in unsafe or disruptive behavior may be asked to leave the show grounds and no refund of fees paid will be made. Exhibitors must keep crating and exercise areas clean. Please pick up after yourself and your dogs.
There will be no refund after the closing date for dogs that are withdrawn, with the exception of bitches in season or sick/injured dogs if we are provided with a vet's certificate.