Worker's schedule:  Saturday   Sunday

Catalog

October 7, 2009

Hello, Exhibitors!

Thank you for entering the October 17-18, 2009 USDAA Trial hosted by AgileDogs Agility Training.  This is your entry confirmation. We have a total of xx dogs entered for xx runs on Saturday and xx runs on Sunday.   With your help things will run smoothly and our days will not be long.  We hope you will have fun this weekend. 

Please note: your individual run information will be coming in a separate email.  You have until 6 pm on Monday, October 12th to get me your move ups and/or corrections.

Some important notes:

Sugar Bush Farm 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.     Because it is late in the season, and the Chittendens currently have a lot of foster dogs (looking for a Border Collie??  They’ve got ‘em), the pond and backyard will not be available for trial participants for swimming or playing.  There will be a paddle pool and hose if the weather is warm enough to warrant it’s use.

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 or edges of clearings.

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

OVERNIGHT / rv PARKING:

If you have signed up to camp overnight at Sugar Bush Farm, you need to contact me as soon as possible to let me know the size of your RV and if you’ll be using a generator or not.  If you’re staying in a tent or vehicle and indicated that on your form and have paid in full, you’re all set and do not need to contact me.  When you arrive, see Craig Chittenden, who will escort you to your parking spot. 

Trial Format: 

Two 100’ x 100’ rings will be used.  Both rings will be fully enclosed with entry/exit gates.  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:

Friday:     Site available for set-up starting at 4:00 pm

Saturday:    Check-in and measuring will be from 7:00 – 7:45 am 
                     General / Judges’ briefing 7:45, 1st dog on the line in both Rings: 8:00 AM

Sunday:       Check-in and measuring will be from 7:30 – 7: 45 am 
                     General / Judges’ briefing 7:45, 1st dog on the line in both Rings: 8:00 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 a few days before the trial on www.agiledogs.net

Volunteers:

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

All volunteers will get our undying gratitude (because you know we can’t host trials without your help!), and will also get the following perks:

       $4 in lunch tickets good at our food vendor

       Chances at winning several great raffle prizes each day

       A $1 coupon redeemable at a future trial given for each class worked

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 Trisha Stall, trisha@agiledogs.net, 518-331-7814.  Also, if you're interested in helping out either with setup on Friday afternoon/evening or takedown on Sunday afternoon, we'll be giving each person that helps us a special thank-you gift.  Contact Trisha if you can help out in this capacity.

Vendors:
(if you’re interested in being a vendor please contact Trisha Stall)

• Food:  Marlene and Frank Buchel will be providing their wonderful homemade food for breakfast and lunch for this trial. 
• Photographer:  Dottie Piroha, Canines in Action, will be on site all weekend taking pictures!  Dottie’s website is  www.piroha.com, click on Canines in Action on the left to go to her photography page.
• canine massage: Becky Therian, www.theanimaltouch.com, will be on site both days to offer her services!

24-HOUR VETERINARIAN:
Animal ER of the Berkshires
(at the Pittsfield Veterinary Hospital) 
1634 West Housatonic Street 
Pittsfield, Mass. 
413-997-3425

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

DIRECTIONS TO TEST SITE
Sugar Bush Farm, 760 East Road, Stephentown, NY  12168

(Note: these directions may be new to you; the bridge at the north end of East road is still out from the August flooding/rain storm.  Make sure you read and follow these directions!)

From the East: Take the Mass Pike to the end. Continue on I-90 to the next exit, B-3 in Canaan, NY. At the end of the ramp go right, 22 North. In New Lebanon, Route 20 and 22 run together for a short while. Make sure you stay on Route 22 by bearing left just before the a boarded-up gas station on the left. Continue approximately 4 miles to the traffic light in Stephentown where Routes 22 and 43 intersect. Turn right to Route 43 East (towards Massachusetts). Follow Directions from the 22/43 Intersection below.

From the West: Take I-90 East to Exit 11E - Route 20 East. Continue on Route 20 East until it joins Route 22 North (straight through the yellow blinking light in New Lebanon. In New Lebanon, Route 20 and 22 run together for a short while. Make sure you stay on Route 22 by bearing left just before the a boarded-up gas station on the left. Continue approximately 4 miles to the traffic light in Stephentown where Routes 22 and 43 intersect. Turn right to Route 43 East (towards Massachusetts). Follow Directions from the 22/43 Intersection below.

From the North: From Hoosick Falls you will take Route 22 South. Go through the towns of Berlin and North Stephentown.  Follow to the intersection of routes 22 and 43 in Stephentown.  Turn left onto Route 43 East (towards Massachusetts).  Follow Directions from the 22/43 Intersection below.

Directions from the 22/43 Intersection: Heading East on Route 43, go past the gas station and mini mart on the left, then in about 1/4 mile you’ll see County Route 33 (East Road) on your left.  Total distance from the 22/43 intersection is 0.8 miles.  Turn left onto County Route 33/East Road, and follow for 3.7 miles.  Go past the sign saying road is closed ahead (the farm is just before the road closure).  You'll see the house and fields and pond on the left, and immediately after the house is the training building - white domed roof with tan walls and windows. There is a driveway marked by two metal fence posts just after the building; follow that driveway to the rings and parking.