Agility Trial LICENSED BY THE AMERICAN KENNEL CLUB MEMBER CLUB

Saluki Club of America Saluki ONLY Agility Trials – Unlimited Entry

Purina Farms Event Center 300 Checkerboard Loop Gray Summit, MO 63039

June 14 2017 (FAST, T2B, STD, JWW)

Unlimited Entries

Trial Hours: 7:00 am to 6:00 pm (Central Time) This trial will be held indoors, climate controlled, on artificial turf.

Ring size 110 x 90

Accepting entries online through “LabTestedOnline.com”

Entries Open: Wednesday, March 15, 2017 8:00 am

Close date: Wednesday, May 24th, 2017, at 8:00 pm after which time entries cannot be accepted, cancelled, altered, or substituted except as provided in Chapter 11, Section 6 of the Dog Show Rules. A maximum of 10 entries per envelope is allowed. Envelopes with more than 10 entries and/or entries received prior to the opening date will be returned No hand delivered entries will be accepted in the first 24 hours.

Trial Secretary: Christine Allen; 322 Tooley Branch Rd;

Westmoreland, TN 37186 615/406-8220 email: run4funtn@gmail.com

Electronic timers will be used at this trial

Event number: 2017134002

Permission has been granted by the American Kennel Club for the holding of this event under the American Kennel Club rules and regulations.

JAMES CROWLEY, Secretary

Saluki Club of America Officers Gary Roush ................................................................................... President Brian Duggan................................................................................ Vice-President

Katie Souder …………………………………………….....……………..Treasurer

Debbie Feliciano.. .........................................................................Recording Secretary Russell McFadden........................................................................ Corresponding Secretary

secretary@salukiclub.org

Trial Chairperson: Celeste Johnson; 59 Mill Stream Rd; Stamford, CT 06903

(203) 968-2377 email: celestemary@juno.com

Assistant Trial Chairs

Carol Fisher, Christine Klein and Starr White

Trial Secretary: Christine Allen; 322 Tooley Branch Rd; Westmoreland, TN 37186

615/406-8220 email: run4funtn@gmail.com

Event Committee: Celeste Johnson, Starr White, Chris Klein, Carol Fisher, Michelle Ridenour,

Danielle Rubin, and other club members present

Dogs Eligible to Enter This trial is open to all Salukis 15 months of age or older that are registered with the American Kennel Club or that have AKC Limited Registration or Purebred Alternative Listing/Indefinite Listing Privileges (PAL/ILP). Dogs should be physically sound. Bitches in season, aggressive, blind or deaf dogs, or dogs suffering from any deformity, injury, or illness which may affect the dog’s physical or mental performance are ineligible to participate.

Moving Up To the Next Class

Dogs may be moved up to a higher class at the request of the owner, as a result of qualifying for an agility title, provided that request is made to the Trial Secretary in writing no later than the Wednesday before the trial by 6pm CT

.

On Call Vet services provided by Pacific Animal Hospital.

Pacific Animal Hospital; 450 Flier Dr.; Pacific, MO 63069 636-257-2100

24-hour emergency services available

Exhibitors should follow their veterinarians’ recommendation to ensure that their dogs are free of internal and external parasites, any communicable diseases, and have appropriate vaccinations

Fees $27 - First entry per day per dog (includes $3.50 recording fee) $15 - Second entry per day per dog (includes $3 recording fee) $10 - Each Additional entry per day per dog (includes $3 recording fee)

Make checks payable to SCOA and mail to: Christine Allen; 322 Tooley Branch Rd; Westmoreland, TN 37186

For ONLINE Entries:

• Go to http://www.labtestedonline.com to create a user account and add your dogs.

• Then search by state for Missouri~

• Click on the “i” information icon to the right of the club’s name to create

your entry.

JUDGE:

Geoffrey Nieder (P) Judge #: 100691 Email: solarflarebcs@gmail.com

4901 Mahaw Dr, Imperial, MO 63052-1371 (SolarFlare Border Collies)

SCHEDULE & INFORMATION Start time ……………Briefing: 7:30 a.m. Judging begins at 7:45 a.m.

• Dogs will be run low to high.

• Preferred classes will be run in conjunction with regular classes • Ring size: 90’ x 110’.

• Trial hours are 7:00 am to 30 minutes after completion of the trial.

• The arena is air-conditioned/heated with indoor restrooms.

• Please bring crates and water for your dogs and clean up supplies.

• Ex-pens are permitted.

• ALL CRATES/ExPens MUST BE ON A MAT.

• No outside food or beverage is allowed on Purina Farms property. Violators will be reported to AKC

• Specialty Grooming, Crating Arrangement and RV Reservations o See the SCOA National Premium List for reservation forms

and information: http://www.salukiclub.org

Day RUNNING ORDER

Wednesday Low to High

• Time 2 Beat

• FAST Master/Excellent, Open, Novice

• Standard - Master/Excellent, Open, Novice

• JWW - Master/Excellent, Open Novice

Board of Directors

Pam Arwood, Sharon Furlong, Patsy Hoy, Peter Ortiz, Wanda Sirianni,

Monica Stoner ....................................................................................AKC Delegate

Prizes and Awards Rosettes will be awarded to the 1st through 4th place teams in each jump height in each class. Dogs must qualify to receive placement ribbons. Qualifying ribbons will be awarded to all dogs receiving qualifying scores. Special MACH and PACH rosettes will also be provided.

1st place ..........................................................SCOA Medallions

Trophies will be the artwork of Beverly Bell, Missouri

Agility General Fund Sponsors (as of 3/15/17):

Carol Fisher

Celeste Johnson, Eden Salukis

Brian and Wendy Duggan, Kyzyl Kum Salukis

Special Awards Separate awards offered for Regular and Preferred Classes

PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED!!

• Highest Scoring Veteran (7+ years of age)

• Highest Scoring Champion of Record (American or Canadian)

• Highest Scoring Breeder-Owner-Handled

• Highest Scoring Country of Origin

• High Scoring Field Champion Highest Scoring Saluki handled by a

Junior Handler (Under 18 years of age)

• Highest Scoring Saluki handled by a Senior Handler (60+ years of age

Pre-registration is required for all Special Awards. A qualifying score is

required for all special awards. All special awards are based on scores from the

Standard class. In the case of a tie, the award will be given to the dog with the

greatest seconds under SCT Complete the Special Awards entry form and return with your entry or email it to

the secretary, Chris Allen – run4funtn@gmail.com, if you entered online.

Entrants must be registered for Special Awards at the time of entry or via email prior to

the closing of the trial.

Entrants cannot register for the special awards once entries have closed.

Notice to Exhibitors • ALL CRATES/ExPen’s MUST BE ON A MAT

• The safety of the dogs is our primary concern. By entering this trial, exhibitors acknowledge that they are familiar with the rules and regulations of this sport, and that their dogs are familiar with and able to perform all obstacles safely.

• Entry fees will not be refunded in the event that a dog is absent, disqualified, excused, lame or barred from competition by action of the Trial Committee or

Judge

• No entry will be refunded if the trial cannot be opened or completed by reason of riots, civil disturbances, fire, an act of God, public emergency, act of public enemy, or any other cause beyond the control of the organizing committee.

• It is expressly understood that exhibitors alone are responsible for the behavior of their dogs and/or children. Any exhibitor whose dog and/or children create unnecessary disturbances or repeatedly engage in unsafe or disruptive behavior may, at the discretion of the Trial Committee, be asked to leave the show site. In such case, no refund of any fees will be made.

• Exhibitors are responsible for complete, accurate, and legible information on their entry forms; illegible or incomplete entries cannot be entered into the show. All entries must be made on Official AKC Entry Forms or copies and must include the Agreement and Rules. No Entry shall be made and no entry shall be accepted

which specifies any condition as to its acceptance.

• Handlers may opt to run in a higher height division, but not in a division lower than their proper height division. Dogs entered in the Preferred classes may not run in a

higher height division.

• Bitches in season and injured dogs are not permitted to compete in Agility Trials.

Entry fees will be refunded less a $10 processing fee per run with a certificate from a veterinarian.

• All dogs must be on leash at all times except when in the ring or when in the designated agility warm-up area. Judges are not required to wait for dogs. The

owner or handler of each dog is solely responsible for having it ready at ringside when its class is to be judged.

• Exhibitors are responsible for cleaning up after their own dogs. Please help us keep

this site clean for future use.

• Returned checks do not constitute a valid entry fee. The Club Treasurer will add a collection fee as assessed by the bank, minimum of $35, to the amount of each returned check. Subsequent returned checks from the same exhibitor may result in their being put on a cash only basis.

• Concessions will be available on site.

• The show site will be available to exhibitors for set up on Tuesday as outlined in the Notice to all exhibitors.

Course Familiarization and Warm-Ups

Handlers in all classes are permitted to walk the course, without a dog, prior to the start of the class. The walk-through period allows handlers to plan their strategy running the course and will be held prior to each class, following the judge’s briefing.

DIRECTIONS TO PURINA FARMS

From North/East/South: Take I-44 to Gray Summit/Hwy 100 Exit 253. Turn east on Hwy

100. After approximately ½ mile, turn left on MM. Entrance to Purina Farms is approximately 1 mile on left From West: Take I-70 to Hwy 47, Exit 193. Take Hwy 47 south to Hwy 100. Continue on

100 to I-44 east. Take I-44 east one exit to Gray Summit. Follow directions above.

Hotel Information

Hotels and Motels that will accept well behaved dogs The Wildwood Hotel (Host Hotel) 2801 Fountain Place, Wildwood, MO 63040 $102 per

night. Reference "The Saluki Club of America" group rate - 2 queen beds per room. There is a

$30.00 non-refundable pet fee for 1 or 2 dogs and a $60 non-refundable pet fee for 3 or 4 dogs per

stay. 636-733-9100

Please verify Pet policies and current rates when making reservations.

Holiday Inn Six Flags (636) 938-6661 4901 Allenton Road, Eureka, MO

• 10 miles from Purina Farms

Quality Inn (636) 257-8400 1400 West Osage St., Pacific MO 63069

• 5 miles East of Purina Farms

Comfort Inn (636) 257-4600 1320 Thornton St., Pacific MO 63069

• 5 miles East of Purina Farms

Decker House of Labadie (314) 520-8333 2600 Hwy T, Labadie, MO 63055

• 5 miles from Purina Farms

Eureka Super 8 (636) 938-4368 1733 W 5th St, Eureka MO 63025

• 10 miles East of Purina Farms

Motel 6 (636) 587-7000 15 Hilltop Village Center Dr., Eureka, MO 63025

• 10 miles East of Purina Farms America’s Best Inn @ Six Flags (636) 549-3384 1725 W 5th St, Eureka MO

• 10 miles East of Purina Farms

` Budget Lodging (636) 629-1000 866 S I-44 Outer Rd, St Clair MO 63077

• 13 miles West of Purina Farms

CAMPING:

KOA Campground –(636) 257-3018 18475 Old Highway 66 Eureka, MO

• 10 miles East of Purina Farms

Jellystone Park Campground - (636) 938-5925 5300 Fox Creek Rd., Eureka MO

• 10 miles East of Purina Farms

Classes Offered Standard: Excellent, Master, Open, Novice A and Novice B

Standard, Preferred: Excellent, Master, Open, Novice

Jumpers with Weaves: Excellent, Master, Open, Novice A & Novice B

Jumpers with Weaves, Preferred: Excellent, Master, Open, Novice

T2B & T2B Preferred

FAST & FAST Preferred

Jump Height Cards

Jump height cards are not required to be submitted with the entry form. The entry

form includes a spot to indicate whether the dog needs to be measured. If the dog needs to be measured, it is the handler’s responsibility to ensure that the box on the entry form is checked, and that the dog is measured prior to running, either by the judge of record or by a VMO or AKC rep if present.

Regular Preferred Information

Exhibitors may choose to enter their dog in a higher height division than required by AKC, but not in a height division lower than the AKC mandated height.

The following jump heights shall be used in all Preferred classes.

Owners are responsible for entering their dog in the proper height division. For dogs measuring…

8” 4” 11” & under at the withers

12” 8” 14” & under at the withers

16” 12” 18” & under at the withers

20” 16” 22” & under at the withers

24” 20” Over 22” at the withers

26” N/A At owner’s discretion

Entry tips

• Please don’t staple your check to the entry form. Use a paper clip to attach it to your entries.

• Please circle class AND jump height. 50% of the entries coming in are missing one of these fields.

• Please write legibly!

• Please double check the total due before writing the check. This will save the treasurer a great deal of trouble writing refunds. Any overpayments in the amount of $8 or less will NOT be refunded.

• Make sure you submit both sides of the form. Your signature is required on the

back of the form. Any unsigned entries may not be accepted and must be returned.

• The attached entry form is a “Fillable/Typeable” entry form

OFFICIAL AMERICAN KENNEL CLUB AGILITY ENTRY FORM

Saluki Club of America Event#: 2017134002,

Opens: March 15, 2017 ● Closes: May 24, 2017 / 8 p.m.. CT

Wed, June 14, 2017

Make checks payable to: SCOA

Fee: 1st run = $27; 2nd run = $15; 3rd & 4th runs = $10 per dog

Mail to: Christine Allen 322 Tooley Branch Rd; Westmoreland, TN 37186 ENTRY FEE ENCLOSED

IMPORTANT: Carefully read instructions before filling out! $

Choose Either Regular OR Preferred Classes Circle one jump height, and circle class selections :: Only one selection per class (STD, JWW, FAST, T2B)

REGULAR Classes 20” 24” 26”

STD Nov A Nov B Open Exc Master

JWW Nov A Nov B Open Exc Master

FAST Nov A Nov B Open Exc Master

T2B T2B

PREFERRED Classes 12” 16” 20”

STD NovP OpenP ExcP MasterP

JWW NovP OpenP ExcP MasterP

FAST NovP OpenP ExcP MasterP

T2B T2BP

Non-Regular Classes International Sweepstakes □STD □JWW Select: □14” □18” □26” OR □ Jump height Same as Regular/Preferred This Dog Needs To Be Measured

Yes No

SEX

. HEIGHT AT WITHERS

BREED

SALUKI VARIETY

CALL NAME

AKC® NAME (INCLUDE ALL TITLES)

AKC® NO Enter Complete Registration # below

ILP NO. PAL NO.

FOREIGN REG. NO & COUNTRY

DATE OF BIRTH

PLACE OF BIRTH (LIST COUNTRY)

BREEDER

SIRE

DAM

ACTUAL OWNERS

OWNERS ADDRESS NEW ADDRESS

CITY, STATE ZIP + 4

HANDLER

ENTER JR. HANDLER # if applicable

Exhibitor or owner MUST sign on the signature line beneath the instructions.

AKC Rules, Regulations, Policies and Guidelines are available on the American Kennel Club Web site, www.akc.org.

AGREEMENT

I certify that I am the actual owner of the dog, or that I am the duly authorized agent of the actual owner whose name I have entered. In consideration of the acceptance of this entry, I (we) agree to abide by the rules and regulations of The American Kennel Club in effect at the time of this event, and any additional rules and regulations appearing in the premium list of this event and entry form and any decision made in accord with them. I (we) agree that the club holding this event has the right to refuse this entry for cause which the club shall deem sufficient. I (we) certify and represent that the dog entered is not a hazard to persons or other dogs. In consideration of the acceptance of this entry and of the holding of this event and of the opportunity to have the dog judged and to win prizes, ribbons, or trophies, I (we) agree to hold the AKC, the event-giving club, their members, directors, governors, officers, agents, superintendents or event secretary and the owner and/or lessor of the premises and any provider of services that are necessary to hold this event and any employees or volunteers of the aforementioned parties, and any AKC approved judge, judging at this event, harmless from any claim for loss or injury which may be alleged to have been caused directly or indirectly to any person or thing by the act of this dog while in or about the event premises or grounds or near any entrance thereto, and I (we) personally assume all responsibility and liability for any such claim; and I (we) further agree to hold the aforementioned parties harmless from any claim for loss, injury or damage to this dog. Additionally, I (we) hereby assume the sole responsibility for and agree to indemnify, defend and save the aforementioned parties harmless from any and all loss and expense (including legal fees) by reason of the liability imposed by law upon any of the aforementioned parties for damage because of bodily injuries, including death at any time resulting therefrom, sustained by any person or persons, including myself (ourselves), or on account of damage to property, arising out of or in consequence of my (our) participation in this event, however such, injuries, death or property damage may be caused, and whether or not the same may have been caused or may be alleged to have been caused by the negligence of the aforementioned parties or any of their employees, agents, or any other person. I (we) agree that the determination of whether the injury is serious shall be made by the event veterinarian and is binding on me (us). I (WE) AGREE THAT ANY CAUSE OF ACTION, CONTROVERSY OR CLAIM ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO THE ENTRY, EXHIBITION OR ATTENDANCE AT THE EVENT BETWEEN THE AKC AND THE EVENT-GIVING CLUB (UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED IN THIS PREMIUM LIST) AND MYSELF (OURSELVES) OR AS TO THE CONSTRUCTION, INTERPRETATION AND EFFECT OF THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE SETTLED BY ARBITRATION PURSUANT TO THE APPLICABLE RULES OF THE AMERICAN ARBITRATION ASSOCIATION. HOWEVER, PRIOR TO ARBITRATION ALL APPLICABLE AKC BYLAWS, RULES, REGULATIONS AND PROCEDURES MUST FIRST BE FOLLOWED AS SET FORTH IN THE AKC CHARTER AND BYLAWS, RULES, REGULATIONS, PUBLISHED POLICIES AND GUIDELINES

INSTRUCTIONS

Handlers may opt to enter in a higher height division for all Regular titling classes, but not in a division lower than their proper height division. Dogs entered in the Preferred classes must compete at the required jump height and may not compete in a jump height division higher or lower than their proper height division.

All dogs that have not been officially measured for an Agility Jump Height Card may still compete; however, they must be measured by a Judge of record, an Agility Field Representative, or a Volunteer Measuring Official, prior to running. If measured by the Judge of record, that measurement will be valid for this trial or back-to-back trials only. If a measurement is necessary, it is the exhibitor's responsibility to have their dog(s) measured prior to running.

Dogs listed in the AKC Canine PartnersSM program may be eligible to enter all-breed AKC agility trials at the club’s option. These dogs should be listed as All American Dog and must include their AKC number on the entry form and check the AKC No. box.

Junior Handlers should enter their Junior Handler number on the front of this form. Should you not have your Junior Handler number, it may be obtained from the American Kennel Club (919) 233-9767. If the Junior Handler is not the owner of the dog

identified on the face of this form, what is the relationship of the Junior Handler to the Owner? _______________

___________________________________________________________________________________________________

SIGNATURE of owner or his agent duly authorized to make this entry.

SIGN HERE X

Telephone Number:

Email Address: New Email

In Case of Emergency - Name: Phone#:

3/15/2017 AEAGL2 (07/15) v8.6 Edit

Accept this as my signature

SCOA Agility Trial - Special Awards Registration

Pre-registration is required for all Special Awards.

A qualifying score is required for all special awards.

All special awards are based on scores from the Standard class.

In the case of a tie, the award will be given to the dog with the greatest seconds under SCT.

Complete and return with your entry to the Trial Secretary PRIOR TO THE CLOSING DATE/TIME.

If you entered online please email this to the secretary, PRIOR TO THE CLOSING DATE/TIME ,

Closes, May 24, 2017 at 8 p.m. CT Secretary: Chris Allen – run4funtn@gmail.com

DOG’S NAME

DATE OF BIRTH LEVEL ENTERED

STANDARD CLASS ENTERED

OWNER’S NAME

EMAIL

Please check awards for which you or your dog are eligible.

__ __ Highest Scoring Veteran (7+ years of age)

__ _ Highest Scoring Champion of Record (AKC or Canadian–Please list title in Reg. Name)

__ __ Highest Scoring Breeder-Owner-Handled

__ __ Highest Scoring Saluki from Country of Origin

__ __ High Scoring Field Champion (AKC or ASFA – Please list title in Reg. Name)

__ __ Highest Scoring Saluki handled by a Junior Handler (Under 18 years of age)

__ __ Highest Scoring Saluki handled by a Senior Handler (60+ years of age)

Purina is pleased to be the official sponsor.

Purina. ® Chosen by Champions. ®

SCOA National Specialty Agility Trial

Wednesday, June 14, 2017

Class winners ..............................................Special Item with Purina Pro Plan Logo

All Purina prizes, if not awarded in the ring, must be picked up during the event at the

Pro Plan booth. Presentation of the winning ribbon is required. Purina reserves the right

to make prize substitutions of equal or greater value in the event a specific listed prize is

not available

IMPORTANT CONTACT NUMBERS Security (24 hours) Nestle Purina Headquarters ................... 314-982-2222

Security (24 hours) Purina Farms ............................................. 636-221-1428

Boles Fire Protection District ..................................................... 636-742-2313

Meramec Ambulance District..................................................... 636-257-3048

Washington Veterinary Clinic, Dr. John Stoltz ....................... 636-239-5445

Pacific Animal Hospital (24 hours) ........................................... 636-257-2100

St. Louis Animal Emergency Clinic (24 hours) ....................... 314-822-7600

Franklin County Sheriff Department ........................................ 636-583-2560

Mercy Hospital in Washington, MO .......................................... 636-239-8000

SSM Health St. Clare Hospital .................................................... 636-496-2000

General • No helium balloons in either Hall. Balloons can be used in the Founder’s Room for

special events (with approval from the Director of Purina Farms). No glitter or confetti

allowed in the facility.

• Alcohol may not be brought to the Purina Farms Visitor Center or the Purina Event

Center. Any exceptions need to be preapproved by Purina Farms management. Purina

Farms is a “family friendly” place and public intoxication is prohibited.

• No exercise pens allowed around the front and back of the Purina Event Center or the

grassy area adjacent to the East side of the Gateway Hall. Overall, exercise pens around

the perimeter of the entire building are strongly discouraged. Any exercise pens on

designated grassy areas should not have a flooring/covering to prevent damage to the

grass.

• All guests and their dogs must remain on the part of the property owned by Purina Farms.

Trespassing on Purina Animal Nutrition property is forbidden. Purina Farms and Purina

Animal Nutrition are not affiliated. Property map showing divisions can be provided

upon request.

• Children under the age of 12 must be accompanied by an adult at all times, when on

the grounds (including the Purina Farms Visitor Center and especially on the balcony at

the Purina Event Center).

• Guests accept personal liability with respect to any claim made in respect to any

damage or injury caused by their dog/s or dogs in their possession.

• No selling of puppies or dogs on the premises.

• Smoking, including the use of electronic cigarettes, is prohibited in buildings.

• No hunting, tent camping or swimming.

• Weapons of any kind, illegal drugs and fireworks are not permitted on the premises.

• Purina Farms logs all lost and found items and stores them in a secure, locked area. Please

email Purina Farms at purinafarms@purina.nestle.com or call 314-982-3232 to retrieve

a lost item. Proper identification must be shown in order to claim an item.

Property Access and Building Hours • The front Purina Farms entrance/exit gate is manned daily by a security guard from 8a.m. –

4p.m. to allow access to the property. Gates may be closed outside of these hours, but access

to and from the property is still possible by pushing a call button at the gate or calling security

at 636-221-1428. The exit gate automatically opens to allow guests to leave.

• Regular Purina Event Center building hours are 6a.m - 6p.m. unless otherwise posted.