Agility Dog Association of Australia Ltd

From the ADAA Chair ... Grand Prix 2006 Report

30 September to 2 October

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Congratulations to Marion Allen, the Grand Prix Sub-Committee, all of the Judges, Scribes Scorekeepers, Marshalls AND Competitors for an inspiring Grand Prix. It wasn't just a weekend of Agility, it was a weekend of camaraderie, fun, support and social activities. Friday night's BBQ saw everyone sitting together, the Sweepstakes drew big crowds and the spirit of Sunday night's crazy hat theme was entered into followed by lots of singing and dancing.

Thank you to the Grand Prix Sub-Committee who did a huge amount of work to make the event such a success:
• Marion Allen (PADS)
• Tandy Allen (PADS)
• Alison Muddle (SunCoast FunDogs)
• Leanne Wegner (PADS)
• Sharyn Palmer (SunCoast FunDogs)

There were many others who contributed significantly to the event. The entry processing, running orders, catalogue and associated paperwork was undertaken by Cathy Slot using the Competition Database written by Jo Harvey (PICSI). Equipment was transported to the Grand Prix by Loyd Barker and Natalie Kirkwood. Sue Selby undertook the amenities clean up before and during the time that everyone was at the facility plus undertook liaison with local businesses prior to the weekend. Karen Coggan once again kept competitors informed with the goings on in rings during the day. Rod Scott (The Petographer) took some great shots of dogs over the weekend and can be seen at http://petographer.fotopic.net.

The prize table for the Grand Prix received many compliments with prizes ranging from soft crates, ADAA custom made mattresses, three-dimensional laser agility crystals, custom made pottery bowls, bags, toys, mugs and glasses.

Before the competition started a number of Bronze Handler awards were presented. These are fabulous portraits of the handler’s dog of choice provided by ADAA at no cost upon presentation of the required number of Clear Round and/or Qualifying Certificates (100 for Bronze). Congratulations to:
• Stacy Richards
• Sharon Dungey
• Denise Crook
• Marilyn McKenzie
• Sam Bois

It was absolutely awesome to see so many members receiving their awards at the same time. In addition, Kate Bartels was presented with the first Junior Achievement Award – Bronze and Silver.

Of course no ADAA competition can be held without volunteers. For the Grand Prix a number of members traveled to the event for the sole purpose of helping out for the weekend. Thanks to:
• Glen Harrison (WAAG)
• Sally Hughes (ADCQ)
• Jim Hull (NSW)
• Sam Kempster (ADCQ)
• Kim Longwill (ADCQ)
• Sharon Mellema (SunCoast FunDogs)
• Vern Muddle (SunCoast FunDogs)
• Marilyn Smith (WAAG)

Also thanks to the following for spending half day or more helping out at the rings:
• Colin Brigstock (NSW)
• Kay Crook (Yamba)
• Alan Lowis (NSW)
• Carla Caneris (Qld)
• Bill Lawson (South Coast Dog Training Club)

Just like ADAA, the Uralla Showground Trust also operates on a purely volunteer basis. They give up, not only their whole weekend to provide food and facilities to our members, but many days beforehand preparing the grounds. Thanks to them all.

Sunday night’s dinner was great with lots of entertainment throughout the night. Winners of the individual crazy hats were:
• Mike & Sharon Dungey with their fast food theme
• Robyn Williams with her Agility felt hat
• Alison Britton with her Agility hard hat
• Sally Hughes with the redback under the dunny lid (that will spark the imagination of those who didn't see it)
• Betty Lambert with her doggy themed hat

Group winners of the fancy dress were the SunCoast FunDogs "Village People". The other entrant was PADS with their “Fast Food” theme. Congratulations to both clubs for participating. Lisa Ruberry and Damian Noud put together the music for the evening and Damian went on to be the Master of Ceremonies/DJ leading everyone onto the dance floor.

Of course there was Agility too, with some very competitive classes (Mini class was a tie on points, clear rounds and total faults and went back to dogs' total time with a difference of 8 seconds over three rounds between the top two dogs).

Congratulations to the major event winners:

Mini Team Challenge: Black Angels
• Marion Bland with Sam
• Cathy Reade with Tilly
• Jim Hull with Gidget
• Heidi Bradshaw with Mochi

Maxi Team Challenge: Two Guys, Two Girls and an Agility Course
• Gordon Thiry with Cody
• Maria Thiry with Split Second
• Wendy Blakeston with Jaffa
• Denise Crook with Lexie

Individual Regular-Toy Challenge
• Stacy Richards with Bella

Individual Regular-Mini Challenge
• Dorothy McKay with Madoc

Individual Regular-Midi Challenge
• Tandy Allen with Flame

Individual Regular-Maxi Challenge
• Lisa Ruberry with Merlin

Individual Toy Challenge:
• Marion Bland with Sam
• Marion Bland with Collendina Gypsy Rose
• Marilyn McKenzie with Bindi

Individual Mini Challenge
• Heidi Bradshaw with Enna
• Mal Williams with Scary Spice
• Merrilee McGee with Magpie

Individual Midi Challenge
• David Paul with Taylatee
• Wayne Stutz with Allie
• Wendy Blakeston with Jaffa

Individual Maxi Challenge
• Steve Drinkwater with Tommy
• Kerri Lowis with Beljekali Just Kes
• Maria Thiry with Split Second

Medallion Invitational Stakes Toy
• Marilyn McKenzie with Buddy
• Marion Bland with Sam
• Ray Cachia with Betty

Medallion Invitational Stakes Mini
• Tracey Harrison-Hill with Jonty
• Sarah Jane Weston with Harvey
• Jan Williams with Sporty Spice

Medallion Invitational Stakes Midi
• Denise Crook with Lexie
• Ashley Roach with Joey
• Sharon Dungey with Tess

Medallion Invitational Stakes Maxi
• Steve Drinkwater with Tommy
• Kerri Lowis with Beljekali Just Kes
• David Coggan with Shirley

Cathy Slot
ADAA Chair

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