Tail Blazers Agility Club
AKC AGILITY TRIAL
Sat - Sun, Sept 6-7, 2008
***NEW SITE***
UNITED SPORTS TRAINING CENTER
1426 Marshallton-Thorndale Road
Downingtown, PA 19335
Website:  www.go2ustc.com

Entry Fees  -  Judges  -  Forms  -  Hotels  -  Directions  -  Trial Help  -  Equipment
Food  -  Vendors  -  Refunds  -  Weather  -  Detailed Map  -  Links
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RESULTS

 

  OFFERING FAST CLASS BOTH DAYS

SPECIAL REMINDER: Please remember to make sure you check the box, sign, and write "NO SIGNATURE REQUIRED" on any overnights. The Post Office will not even attempt delivery them and they will return them marked "Refused"

ENTRIES OPEN:  Tues., July 22, 2008 at 8 AM
ENTRIES CLOSE  Tues., August 19, 2007 at 6 PM
LIMIT:    990 runs per day 
SITE:
   1426 Marshallton-Thorndale Rd., Downingtown, PA 19335
TRIAL CHAIRPERSONS: Susan Rawa, 408 Spackman Ln., Exton, PA 19341  phone: (610) 363-7626   Aspenremod@aol.com.   Asst Chair: Carol Houton, 646 Prospect Rd., Springfield, PA 19064 Phone: (610) 328-1230, houton646@comcast.net
TRIAL SECRETARY:  Click to email me  Fast Times, 125 Hope Road, Tinton Falls, NJ 07724-3008 732-389-2503 Fax 1-888-521-1706
HEIGHT CARDS & MEASURING:  There MAY be an Official Measurer at this trial, if there is then ALL DOGS REGARDLESS OF THEIR JUMP HEIGHT without a height card will have to be measured.  If there is NOT a measurer at the trial then - All 8-20" jump height dogs with out height cards or yellow measurement slips will need to be wicketed by the judge before running.  We will wicket any 8-20" dogs in the morning and throughout they day if needed.   For more information about being measured or wicketed at this trial CLICK HERE.
JUDGING BEGINS
:   7:30 am, briefing at 7:15 am. All Judging will be outdoors, rain or shine. Surface: GRASS, Ring Size: 110x110’, Show Hours 6:30 AM to 7 PM.  Open to all breeds..
CLASSES OFFERED:  One Standard and one Jumpers with weaves and one FAST offered each day.  
FEES:  $24 for the first run of each day per dog and $13 for each additional run each day for the same dog.  Make all checks payable to FAST TIMES not TBAC.  Fast Times will not return checks for entries that are not accepted or canceled entries.  We shred all unused checks.
PRELIMINARY CONFIRMATIONS: Fast Times will send preliminary confirmations either as attachments via email or in the body of an email to all exhibitors who provide their email address.  If you do not have and email address and want a preliminary confirmation, please send a stamped self-addressed envelope.

PREMIUM:
The Trial Premium and Trial entry Forms are available in both .DOC (Microsoft Word Document) or .PDF (Adobe Acrobat Reader format).  To Download the Trial Premium or the Trial Entry Form just click on the file type you want.  Be Patient - it may take a few minutes to load.

TBAC Premium.doc (100K)

TBAC Premium.pdf (73K)


Remember - You can type your dogs data DIRECTLY in the Word version of the entry form and then print it out.

NOTE: If you get an "Enter Network Password" window when trying to download any of these files, just click "CANCEL" and then the file will open. Do the same thing if the box appears when returning back to this web page.

To download FREE Adobe Reader click on the logo below.

Scott Stock, 719 Old Grange Rd, Slatington, PA 18080
Terry Brown, 06 Beach Rd, Syracuse, NY 13209
Sally Gichner,  85 Harrowgate Dr, Cherry Hill, NJ 08003

INFORMATION ABOUT THE PREFERRED CLASS

DOES NOT NECESSARILY REFLECT ORDER CLASSES WILL BE RUN

We will not know until after closing how the classes will be run

Please EXPECT that there will be changes in judge’s assignments because of the probability that AKC’s Judging limits will require load balancing. .Exhibitors can set up after 2 PM on Friday.   A, B, & P classes will run together.   ELECTRONIC TIMING WILL BE USED IN ALL RINGS.

SATURDAY 4-26

Terry Brown

Sally Gichner

Scott Stock

Exc A/B/P Standard

All JWW

Open /P Standard

Exc A/B/P FAST

Open /P FAST

Novice A/B/P Standard

 

 

Open /P JWW

 

 

Novice A/B/P JWW

 

 

Novice A/B/P FAST

SUNDAY  26-4

Scott Stock

Terry Brown

Sally Gichner

Exc A/B/P Standard

Exc A/B/P JWW

Open /P Standard

Exc A/B/P FAST

Open /P FAST

Novice A/B/P Standard

 

 

Open /P JWW

 

 

Novice A/B/P JWW

 

 

Novice A/B/P FAST

ENTRY FEES

ENTRY FEES: First Entry of a Dog (Each Day): $24, Additional Entry of same Dog: $13 (Each Day)

PAYMENT: Please make all checks out to: FAST TIMES not TBAC.  Fast Times will not return checks for entries that are not accepted or canceled entries.  We shred all unused checks.

SEND TO:  TBAC, c/o Fast Times, 125 Hope Road, Tinton Falls, NJ 07724

TRIAL HELP

Are you interested in helping? To ensure that our trial runs smoothly, the Club is looking for extra steward help. Please let us know if you’re interested by sending email to Liz Ignatuk, 306 Roosevelt Ave, Folsom,  PA  19033-3131  Email: ignatuk@comcast.net   Phone: 610-237-9124 or by sending us the form in the premium.  We’ll have a special treat for those who help on the trial days! Thanks in Advance!

DIRECTIONS TO SHOW SITE:

FROM WEST CHESTER:  US- 202 N to Rt. 100 N to Rt. 30 West about 6.7 miles to PA-340 exit to Thorndale. Turn left on PA 340; site is about 2 miles on right. 

FROM NORTH:  Rt. 100 S to Rt. 113 W. for 3.3 miles. Merge onto US-30 W for 2.8 miles. Take PA-340 Exit toward Thorndale. Turn left onto PA-340. Continue 2 miles to site on Right.

FROM EAST:  Take Rt. 30 W. towards Downingtown/ Lancaster for 6.7 miles to PA-340; exit for PA-340. Follow directions above.

FROM SOUTH:  US-202 N to Rt. 100 N to US- 30 W. Follow directions above.

SITE DIRECTIONS:  http:/www.go2ustc.com

 

 


  DETAILED MAP, click HERE or on the MAP


 
LOCAL WEATHER, click HERE

HOTELS

 
There are always sporting events in the area during the weekend.  Fortunately, we have been able to arrange several blocks of rooms for the trial, however, please call early, these will fill fast !!   If rates are not listed, check hotels for current rates.  You must pick up after dogs at all these locations!

Hampton Inn, 4 N. Pottstown Pike, Exton/Lionville, PA (610) 363-5555. 8 mins. from site.

Inn at Chester Springs – 815 N. Pottstown Pike, Exton, PA  (610) 363-1100. 8.5 min. from site.  There is a $25 per pet charge.

Sheraton Great Valley Hotel– 707 E. Lancaster Ave; Frazer, PA 19355. (610-524-5500. About  17 min. from show site.10) 524-5500 10) 524-5500

It is expected of each Exhibitor that all rules of the hotels and motels are followed.

 WE SUGGEST THAT YOU MAKE YOUR RESERVATIONS AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.

CAMPGROUNDS

Fee for RV’s is $10/day.  There are no hookups available.  To reserve a spot please send check made out to TBAC to Sara Lou Peck, 8 St. Johns Drive, Glen Mills, PA 19342.  Phone: 610-358-1583. Email: slpeck3@comcast.net   Please indicate what make and type of vehicle you have and a license number. 

EQUIPMENT

The equipment for this trial is being provided by Tail Blazers Agility Club. 

VENDORS

Some vendors will be provided by United Sports Training Center.  A limited number of vendor space is available through TBAC.  Please contact Joanne Kripaitis, 4359 Trophy Drive, Boothwyn,  PA  19061  610-497-2767 or kripaitis@comcast.net to reserve a spot.  Vendor space is $20/day

SHOW PHOTOGRAPHERS
Rich Knecht, http://richk.smugmug.com    richknecht@comcast.net

FOOD

Food, beverages and water will be available at the site both days. Food Vendor on site.  There is water available at the site.

 

REFUNDS

There shall be no refunds for entries withdrawn after the closing date for injury or in the event a dog and/or handler are absent, injured, or are dismissed from competition, regardless of reason for such dismissal.  If because of riots, civil disturbances or other acts beyond the control of management it is impossible to open or complete the show, no refund of entry fee will be made.   Refunds after closing date for bitches in season only. A $5.00 processing fee for ANY refunds.  ALL REFUND REQUESTS BEFORE THE CLOSING DATE MUST INCLUDE OWNERS NAME AND MAILING ADDRESS WITH REQUEST.

BITCHES IN SEASON are not eligible to participate.  Entry fees will be refunded subject to a $5.00 processing fee.  Written verification from a veterinarian is required.  Notification for refund of bitches in season must be RECEIVED no later than 48 hrs after end of the trial.  A Veterinarian's note AND Final Trial Confirmation for dog must accompany any such refund.  Requests can be faxed to 732-389-2503

Clarification about refunds
Bitch in season refunds MUST BE RECEIVED within 48 hrs of
end of trial – Tuesday at 6 pm.  After the closing date, Fast Times will only process refunds for bitches in season.  Please read refund policy in premium.
RESULTS
Trial results showing the qualifiers for the trial will be available by Tuesday after the trial.

OTHER TRIAL INFO WILL BE POSTED TO THIS PAGE.
Check back to see updated information.

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