The ADAA WAC Downunder Challenge

To commemorate the Australian team's participation in the World Agility Championships, this competition will be part of The ADAA WAC Downunder Challenge held in Sydney, Brisbane and Townsville.

• The Challenge will consist of 4 Open events - Agility, Jumping, Gamblers and Snooker.
• Sydney, Brisbane and Townsville will be competing on the same courses.
• The highest point scoring dog across all 3 locations, for each of the height classes in each of the programs, will win the The Challenge, with 8 winners in total.
• No 2nd or 3rd places will be issued.
• Dogs will only be competing against their own height class, and their own program.
• Points will be allocated as follows:
  - First place (and clear): 5 points
  - Second place (and clear): 3 points
  - Third place (and clear): 2 points
  - Non-placed clear round: 1 point
  - Bonus for achieving 4 clear rounds (any placing): 5 points
• No points will be issued to placed, non-qualifying rounds.
• If two dogs in the same height class/programme are tied for points, the winner shall be decided using the following process:
  - The dog with the most clear rounds shall be the winner
  - If still tied, the dog with the most 1st placings shall be the winner
  - If still tied, the dog with the most 2nd placings shall be the winner
  - If still tied, the dog with the most 3rd placings shall be the winner
  - If still tied, there shall be two dogs declared winner in that height class/programme

Venue: Blacktown Canine Centre, Owen Street, Glendenning
Date: Saturday 12th May 2012.
Vetting: Formal vetting will not be conducted; however the club reserves the right to vet any dog present on the grounds on the day.
Dog Measuring: 8.30 - 8.45 am
.Judging Commences: 9.00 am both rings
Order of Judging: As per entry schedule/catalogue.
Entry Fee: $2.00 per dog, per Test / Event - there is no extra entry fee to take part in The Challenge, all dogs entered in the Open B events (Ring One) will automatically be part of The Challenge.

Closing Date: Monday 30th April 2012 (please use one entry form per dog - photocopies may be used).  No late entries will be accepted.

Meals: BYO food. Tea / Coffee facilities will be available.

Entries Close With:
The Competition Secretary - ADAA
152 Wilson Drive
Hill Top  NSW  2575

Enquiries: Email: lulupet@westnet.com.au

Remittances: To be made in favour of Agility Dog Association of Australia Ltd

ADAA Refund Policy: By entering this ADAA competition you agree that you have read and understand the ADAA refund policy which is available at http://www.adaa.com.au/_policies/POL-FIN-13-Refund-Policy-080124.pdf and by lodging your entries, you agree with and are bound by the ADAA refund policy.

Prizes: Prize for first, second, and third place each Test, provided more than five bona fide entries received, otherwise Prize for first place only.

Sponsors: Many thanks to our excellent sponsors Pro Pac Superpremium Pet Food

CONDITIONS
# Competition to be held under the Rules and Agility Regulations of the Agility Dog Association of Australia Ltd (judging/scoring details for Games will be announced by the judge prior to the Event).
# All dogs and handlers must be registered with ADAA. Organisers reserve the right to refuse entry and to substitute judges as required. Dogs under 18 months of  age not eligible for entry.
# For the purpose of ascertaining the eligibility to enter the appropriate standard at an exhibition, all "Clear Round" certificates and "Qualifying" certificates up to and including three days before the date on which entries close shall count.
# Any dog who has a contagious disease, or any dog in the same household (and in some cases any dog who has been exposed to a contagious disease), is excluded from any ADAA sanctioned event as outlined in the Canine Contagious Disease Policy. By entering this ADAA sanctioned event you agree that you have read and understand the Canine Contagious Disease Policy, which is available at:
http://www.adaa.com.au/_policies/POL-MEM-031-Canine-Contagious-Diseases-Policy.pdf
# It is a condition of entry that handlers assist in course changes, scribing and/or timekeeping. A form will be circulating when you arrive at the competition grounds so you can fill in the events you able to assist with.

Classes Ring One - Starts 9.00 am - Judge: Katie Jones
1a. Regular-Open B Toy Individual Gamblers (jumping 150mm)
1b. Regular-Open B Mini Individual Gamblers (jumping 250mm)
1c. Open B Toy Individual Gamblers (jumping 250mm)
1d. Open B Mini Individual Gamblers (jumping 400mm)
1e. Regular-Open B Midi Individual Gamblers (jumping 400mm)
1f.  Regular-Open B Maxi Individual Gamblers (jumping 550mm)
1g. Open B Midi Individual Gamblers (jumping 550mm)
1h. Open B Maxi Individual Gamblers (jumping 650mm)

2a. Regular-Open A Toy Agility Test (jumping 150mm) - ADAA Medallion Stakes Round
2b. Regular-Open A Mini Agility Test (jumping 250mm) - ADAA Medallion Stakes Round
2c. Open A Toy Agility Test (jumping 250mm) - ADAA Medallion Stakes Round
2d. Open A Mini Agility Test (jumping 400mm) - ADAA Medallion Stakes Round
2e. Regular-Open A Midi Agility Test (jumping 400mm) - ADAA Medallion Stakes Round
2f.  Regular-Open A Maxi Agility Test (jumping 550mm) - ADAA Medallion Stakes Round
2g. Open A Midi Agility Test (jumping 550mm) - ADAA Medallion Stakes Round
2h. Open A Maxi Agility Test (jumping 650mm) - ADAA Medallion Stakes Round

3a. Regular-Open B Toy Individual Snooker (jumping 150mm)
3b. Regular-Open B Mini Individual Snooker (jumping 250mm)
3c. Open B Toy Individual Snooker (jumping 250mm)
3d. Open B Mini Individual Snooker (jumping 400mm)
3e. Regular-Open B Midi Individual Snooker (jumping 400mm)
3f.  Regular-Open B Maxi Individual Snooker (jumping 550mm)
3g. Open B Midi Individual Snooker (jumping 550mm)
3h. Open B Maxi Individual Snooker (jumping 650mm)

4a. Regular-Open B Toy Jumping Test (jumping 150mm)
4b. Regular-Open B Mini Jumping Test (jumping 250mm)
4c. Open B Toy Jumping Test (jumping 250mm)
4d. Open B Mini Jumping Test (jumping 400mm)
4e. Regular-Open B Midi Jumping Test (jumping 400mm)
4f.  Regular-Open B Maxi Jumping Test (jumping 550mm)
4g. Open B Midi Jumping Test (jumping 550mm)
4h. Open B Maxi Jumping Test (jumping 650mm)

Classes Ring Two - Starts 9.00 am - Judge: Cathy Reade
5a. Combined-Starters Toy Agility Test (Agility 150mm)
5b. Combined-Starters Mini Agility Test (Agility 250mm)
5c. Combined-Starters Midi Agility Test (Agility 400mm)
5d. Combined-Starters Maxi Agility Test (Agility 550mm)

6a. Intermediate Maxi Agility Test (jumping 650mm)
6b. Intermediate Midi Agility Test (jumping 550mm)
6c. Regular-Intermediate Maxi Agility Test (jumping 550mm)
6d. Regular-Intermediate Midi Agility Test (jumping 400mm)
6e. Intermediate Mini Agility Test (jumping 400mm)
6f.  Intermediate Toy Agility Test (jumping 250mm)
6g. Regular-Intermediate Mini Agility Test (jumping 250mm)
6h. Regular-Intermediate Toy Agility Test (jumping 150mm)

7a. Intermediate Maxi Jumping Test (jumping 650mm)
7b. Intermediate Midi Jumping Test (jumping 550mm)
7c. Regular-Intermediate Maxi Jumping Test (jumping 550mm)
7d. Regular-Intermediate Midi Jumping Test (jumping 400mm)
7e. Intermediate Mini Jumping Test (jumping 400mm)
7f.  Intermediate Toy Jumping Test (jumping 250mm)
7g. Regular-Intermediate Mini Jumping Test (jumping 250mm)
7h. Regular-Intermediate Toy Jumping Test (jumping 150mm)

8a. Combined-Elementary Maxi Jumping Test (jumping 550mm)
8b. Combined-Elementary Midi Jumping Test (jumping 400mm)
8c. Combined-Elementary Mini Jumping Test (jumping 250mm)
8d. Combined-Elementary Toy Jumping Test (jumping 150mm)

9a. Combined-Open A Maxi 3 Dog Team Event (jumping 550mm)
9b. Combined-Open A Midi 3 Dog Team Event 3 Dog (jumping 400mm)
9c. Combined-Open A Mini 3 Dog Team Event (jumping 250mm)
9d. Combined-Open A Toy 3 Dog Team Event (jumping 150mm)

Note: Dogs may only be entered in any one Class a, b, c, d, e, f, g, h, i, j, k or l  from each event.

Dogs in Starters / Elementary (non AAD/RAAD titled dogs): non AAD/RAAD titled dogs may compete in Open A Events but may not compete in Open B Events.

Advanced Tests: May only be entered by dogs who have been awarded their SAAD/R-SAAD (or MAAD/R-MAAD) title

Team/Pairs Events - Important: Put details of Team or Pairs members on your entry form. Details to include Handlers’ names and membership numbers and Dogs’ names and registration numbers.

Teams/Pairs must enter the class jumping at the Combined Programme height of the largest dog in the Team or Pair.  Permitted combinations of dogs at each Combined Programme height are:

Reminder: Dogs eligible for their BAAD title may not enter Elementary. Dogs eligible for their AAD title may not enter Elementary and/or Starters Tests. Dogs awarded their SAAD title or that have been awarded five Intermediate Agility Clear Round Certificates after being awarded their AAD title may not enter Starters, Elementary and/or Intermediate Tests.

Combined Tests: Regular registered dogs may compete with International registered dogs.

Juniors: Juniors entering a competition, or handling a dog at a competition, will need to submit the Parent/Guardian Permission Slip (8kb PDF) with their entries.

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