Agility Dog Association of Australia Ltd

ADAA GRAND PRIX 2009 - MACKSVILLE - NSW

Download the full Grand Prix Notices / Schedule document - PDF 167 kb

Download the Grand Prix Entry Form - PDF 81 kb.

Download extra DOG Entry Form - PDF 53 kb.

Download JUNIOR Permission Slip - PDF 8 kb.

*View our great Sponsors

*This year ADAA are offering various sponsorship packages for our Grand Prix - if you would like to consider sponsoring this event, please contact the Secretary.

Grand Prix 2009 FAQ's

We need HEROs!!!

Download the HERO Detailed Information flyer (PDF 48 kb) to learn more.

Do you want to be a HERO?
In 2009, the ADAA Grand Prix Committee is again searching for HEROs. It is a condition of Grand Prix entry that handlers assist in course changes, scribing and/or timekeeping. However, the Grand Prix Committee has decided to reduce the workload for many of the key roles at the 2009 Grand Prix by soliciting participation from dedicated non-competing volunteers, these people will be recognised as HEROs (Highly Energised Recruited Offsiders).

What do HEROs do?
HEROS are Scribes, Ring Managers, Announcers, Merchandise Sales, Data Entry, Raffle Sales, Grounds Runners, Prize Distribution and a Super HERO or two.

Why Become a HERO?
HEROs will have a unique opportunity to share in the fun of the 2009 Grand Prix even though they are not competing. You will have the chance to join a group of fun people dedicated to making the weekend as much fun as possible for the competitors. Additionally, 2009 Grand Prix HEROs will receive a cheque reimbursement in recognition of their valued contribution to the success of the weekend and the chance to win prizes. HEROs who volunteer their time all weekend will receive 100% reimbursement for:

  > Camping fees from Friday night to Monday night (inclusive)
  > Breakfasts from Saturday morning to Monday morning (inclusive)
  > $5 each day (Saturday to Monday) to cover lunch costs
  > Dinners on Friday night and Saturday night
  > Ticket to the Sunday Night Buffet Sit-Down Dinner

HEROs who are unable to volunteer for the whole weekend will receive reimbursement equal to the percentage of the weekend that they spent volunteering. HEROs will be provided with regular rest breaks (up to 2 hours at a time) during Grand Prix so that they can have a good time too. HEROs will be provided with free fruit, coffee, tea, hot chocolate, soft drinks and munchies during event times so that their concentration levels will be at peak performance.

How does someone become a HERO?
Only people who will not be competing at any time during the Grand Prix weekend can become HEROs. HEROs do not need to be experienced agility competitors. They will be provided with on-the-job training at their choice of selected ADAA competitions before Grand Prix so they will receive full training for their role.

Do you want to be a HERO? Who do you know that might want to become a HERO?
Please email the details below to grandprix@adaa.com.au so that we can provide detailed information.

Name:
Phone:
Email:

Questions? Please contact a Volunteers Coordinator, either Wayne on waynedstutz@bigpond.com or 0410638210, or David on davidyould@live.com.au or 0458 447 297

Download the HERO Detailed Information flyer (PDF 48 kb) to learn more.

NOTE: The below is for informational purposes only, please download the full Grand Prix Notices / Schedule document and the official Grand Prix Entry Form.

Venue: Macksville Showgrounds, Rodeo Drive, Macksville, New South Wales.

Date: Friday 2nd October, Saturday 3rd October, Sunday 4th October and Monday 5th October 2009 inclusive.

Meals/Drinks: Foxy’s Cuisine professional caterers will be catering for the weekend, which should ensure that you can have a stress free easy weekend.

Camping: Non-powered sites $20.00 per person, powered sites $25.00 per person ($6.00 each for children between 12 and 16, children under 12 for free) for the weekend from Friday night to Monday night (inclusive).  A Ticket will be issued which must be displayed at your tent/caravan.

Additional nights are available at the grounds prior to the event only. No campers will be permitted to camp prior to Tuesday, 29 September 2009 at the grounds. Additional nights $6/person/night for non-powered, $10/person/night for powered.

Close of Entry (12th July 2009): $65 fee per Dog per Handler ($30 for second and subsequent Dogs per Handler) covers all Tests/Events (over the 4 days) for which the dog is eligible.

Late Entry (13th August 2009): Late Entries will be accepted (at an increased fee) after 12th July 2009 up to and including close of business on 13th August 2009.  $70 fee per Dog per Handler ($35 for second and subsequent Dogs) covers all Tests/Events (over the 4 days).

*A separate Grand Prix 2009 Entry Form (download extra DOG Entry Form) is required for each Dog (entry forms may be photocopied as required). If two or more handlers are sharing the same dog, only one all inclusive entry fee is payable (as described above) but please note only one entry pack will be received (unless additional packs are ordered) and the form should state which handler for each event.

Vetting: Formal vetting will not be conducted, however ADAA reserves the right to vet any Dog present on the grounds on the day.

Check-in & Dog Measuring: Dogs must be marked present before participating in any titling events. Dogs entered in any class, other than Maxi, must be presented for measurement.

Check-in Times: Friday: 3.45 pm to 4.45pm, Saturday: 8.00am to 8.30am, Sunday: 7.00 am to 7.30 am (for Dogs not Checked-in Friday or Saturday), and Monday: 7.00 am to 7.30 am (for Dogs not Checked-in Friday, Saturday or Sunday).

Title eligibility: : For the purpose of eligibility of event challenges, titles achieved up to and including 15 September 2009 will be counted. ADAA will award no titles between 16 September 2009 up to and including 2 October 2009. Titles may be applied for (and awarded) from 3rd October 2009 onwards.

Entries Close With (download the Entry Form and extra Dog entry form):
The Competition Secretary
ADAA GP 2009
PO Box 2212
Gailes Qld 4300

No entries after 13th August 2009, or on the day, will be accepted.

Contact email: grandprix@adaa.com.au

Contact details at Macksville – ADAA mobile 0423 138 914

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

PRIZES - Dog Food for all 1st Place Winners in Individual Events and Challenges.

Titling Tests/Events Prizes
Grand Prix Prize (GPP) for first, second, and third place for all Titling Tests/Events provided more than five bona fide entries received, otherwise Grand Prix Prize for first place only. Additional prizes will be made available for classes with an excess of 30 entries to 10% of entries. Grand Prix Prize will be a variety of Glasses, Vouchers, Water Bottles and Photo Frames.

Medallion Stakes Invitation Event Prizes
Certificate, GPP and additional Prize for 1st, 2nd and 3rd.

Individual Challenge Placings
Placings will be awarded up to 10% of entries for that class. Minimum criteria must be met – as per INDIVIDUAL CHALLENGE RULES on schedule.

In addition to a Certificate there will be a range of prizes to suit all competitors.

Team Challenge Placings
Placings will be awarded according to the number of teams, as per below:

Under 5 teams – First place only
Between 5 and 10 teams – up to Second place
Over 10 teams and under 30 teams – up to Third place
Over 30 teams will be 10% of teams.

In addition to a Certificate there will be a range of prizes to suit all competitors.

2010 World Agility Championship Team Selections
This is the first time that ADAA will be holding a WAC selection at a Grand Prix (and only second time ever in ADAAs history!). Cheer on your mates as they contend for places in the Australian team!

Introducing an exciting new Friday night format
This year we are offering two titling events on the Friday night to help you warm up for the weekend, including a pairs event which is open to all dogs so even if you aren’t eligible to compete in the Team Challenge, you can still play in a pairs team!

We now have a Regular Medallion Stakes Invitational Final!
This year we are introducing the first Medallion Stakes Invitation Final for dogs on the Regular Programme. Invitations will be sent out to all dogs eligible to compete in the final prior to commencement of the Grand Prix.

Challenges

For Order of Events - please download the full Grand Prix Notices / Schedule document (PDF 167 kb)

Download the Grand Prix Entry Form - PDF 81 kb.

Download extra DOG Entry Form - PDF 53 kb.

Download JUNIOR Permission Slip - PDF 8 kb.

Download the HERO Detailed Information flyer (PDF 48 kb) to learn more.

*View our great Sponsors

*This year ADAA are offering various sponsorship packages for our Grand Prix - if you would like to consider sponsoring this event, please contact the Secretary.

Grand Prix 2009 FAQ's

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