Hello, Exhibitors!

Thank you for entering the August 6 through 8, 2010, USDAA Trial hosted by AgileDogs Agility Training.  This is your final entry confirmation.  With your help things will run smoothly and our days will not be long.  We hope you will have fun this weekend.  To help make the weekend go smoothly, please help whenever possible! 

Some important notes:

JUDGE CHANGES:

Because the number of entries is lower than expected, we have decided to go with a two-ring, one judge format.  Jean MacKenzie will judge all classes on Friday, and Dave Hanson will judge all classes on Saturday and Sunday.  To keep things moving, the classes originally scheduled to be judged by Greg Beck will be built in one ring, while those designed by Dave will be built and run in the other ring.

Exhibitors are reminded that if they take training classes with Ms. MacKenzie, they are not allowed to run in the additional trial classes she will be judging due to this change if they were in those training classes within 10 days prior to this event.

CORRECTIONS AND CHANGES:

PLEASE double check your entry information below carefully! Corrections and changes must be sent to honeysampson@yahoo.com by noon, Wednesday, August 4, 2010.  Corrections made after August 4^th will be subject to a $5 change fee, no matter whose mistake it is. 

EAGLE MILLS FUN PARK DETAILS:

1.   It is absolutely required that you pick up after your dog.  Failure to do so will result in being excused from the trial.

2.   Bring your own chairs and shade.

3.   There is a creek and hiking trail on the park grounds, as well as a pond.

4.   Remember that ticks abound in this area, so be sure to check your dogs for ticks, especially if you walk them in the woods.

5.     Cars must be parked in designated areas, and may not be driven around the rings after the general briefing each day.

TRIAL FORMAT: 

Two 100’ x 100’ rings will be used.   We will alternate between rings.  Conflicts are inevitable, but we will make sure you never miss a run, so don't panic!  Every conflict will be accommodated as long as you tell the gate stewards that you have a conflict.  Electronic timing will be used in both rings. 

CHECK-IN, MEASURING, AND STARTING TIMES:

Show Site Opens Friday at 12:00 PM.  Saturday and Sunday, the site opens at 6:30 AM.

Friday:                    Check-in and Measuring  1:00-1:45 PM            Judge’s Briefing 1:45 PM

Saturday:               Check-in and Measuring  7:00-7:45 AM           Judge’s Briefing 7:45 AM

Sunday:                                 Check-in and Measuring  7:15-7:30 AM           Judge’s Briefing 7:45 AM

CATALOGS:

Only a few copies of the run catalog will be available at the trial.  The catalog will be available for download and printing on Wednesday night before the trial on www.agiledogs.net

Volunteers:

The volunteer schedule will be posted on the AgileDogs website on Wednesday night before the trial.  Thanks to all who volunteered!

Please do not worry about conflicts between classes you’re working and classes you’re running in.  All workers will be accommodated.  You can move your dog within a class to make sure you have time to concentrate on having a successful run with your 4-footed partner! 

If you didn't sign up to work and are interested in helping, we'd love to add you to our volunteer list!  Please contact Jeff Boyer at jeff@agiledogs.net if you would like to volunteer.  Also, if you're interested in helping out either with setup on Friday morning or takedown on Sunday afternoon, we'll be giving each person that helps us a special thank-you gift.  Contact Jeff if you can help out in this capacity.

Vendors:

·         Food:  Our food vendor will be Eagle Mills Cider Mill, providing breakfast and lunch.

·         Please note:  We had to cancel the Italian buffet on Saturday night.  We will issue refunds to those who signed up for this.

24-HOUR VETERINARIAN:

Northway Animal Emergency Clinic
35 Fawn Road
Gansevoort, NY
518-761-2602  

TENTATIVE CLASS SCHEDULE: 

The following class, level, and height order is tentative, and subject to change if necessary.

Note: Jump heights will go low to high, Performance followed by Championship on Saturday, and high to low, Championship followed by Performance on Friday and Sunday.  Team & PVP class jump heights will vary in accordance with tournament rules.  Masters/PIII Snooker jump height order will be random.

DIRECTIONS TO THE TRIAL SITE:

Eagle Mills Cider Mill & Family Fun Park
383 County Hwy 138 (Off Rt. 29)
Broadalbin, New York 12025

Eagle Mills Cider Co. is located just off Rt. 29 in Broadalbin, NY, only minutes from Amsterdam, Saratoga Springs, Schenectady and the greater Albany area.

From Amsterdam take Rt. 30 North to Rt. 29, turn right onto Rt. 29 and proceed 5 miles to County Highway 138, turn left onto County Highway 138 and proceed 1 ½ miles to the Eagle Mills Cider Co.

From Saratoga Springs take Rt. 29 West approximately 19 miles to County Highway 138, turn right and proceed 1 ½ miles to the Eagle Mills Cider Co.

From Schenectady / Scotia take Rt. 147 North to Rt. 29, turn left onto Rt. 29 and proceed 4 miles to County Highway 138, turn right and proceed 1½ miles to the Eagle Mills Cider Co.  

From Albany you can either take the Northway (I-87 North) to Saratoga Springs and then follow the Saratoga Springs instructions or take the Thruway (I-90 West) to Amsterdam and follow the Amsterdam instructions.