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In this document you will find step-by-step instructions on how to grant others, such as the Agility Trial Secretary, access to Online Plans. AKC will email you an access code that will allow you to manage your club officer list and/or event privileges. Then follow the instructions in the following document:

• AKC:  How to grant access to Online Plans (.pdf 3.320M)

Thank you for your interest in AKC’s Online Entry Service. In the following downloadable document you will find a brief description of the many benefits this service provides to Exhibitors, Clubs, and Secretaries.

• Introduction to AKC’s Online Entry Service (.pdf 83K)

If you have any questions, email AKC's Online Entry Service department or call 919-816-3725.

When filling out your entry form, you must include the letters before the number. The below formula may be used in determining which designation should be added to the number:

• Use "ILP" when the dog's number is 199999 or less
• Use "PAL" when the dog's number is 200000 or greater

As of September 15, 2011:
Additionally, John Brading, Manager of Event Operations, reports they occasionally see "PALMA" or "MAPAL" designation. Please be aware that the Purebred Alternative Listing (PAL) and Mixed Breed (MA) registration programs are separate. The above two designations are not valid. Either the dog has an AKC number with PAL followed by 5 numbers, or MA followed by 8 numbers. Please confirm the correct AKC number with the exhibitor if the preceding letters are omitted from the AKC number.

A club can apply to hold an Agility trial by using AKC's online plans or by submitting a paper application.

If the club is unfamiliar with online plans or if they need to gain access to online plans they can email Sue Richards or call her at 919-816-3776.

If the club would like to use the paper application they can download it from our website.

• AKC Agility Trial Paper Application

It is also necessary to have a Disaster Plan which can also be downloaded from our website.

• AKC Event Disaster Plan

If you have any questions, you may direct them to:

Mike Guzman- Sr. Event Operations Rep.
American Kennel Club, Inc.
PO Box 900051
Raleigh, NC 27675-9051
919-816-3591
Fax 919-816-4210
Email Mike Guzman
 

These numbers are based on the rare possibility that 1st through 4th placements and qualifying runs are earned for all 165 jump heights + levels + classes. Numbers may need to be adjusted for the Qualifying (Q) ribbons in relationship to Total Runs of your actual agility Trial.

HOW TO FIGURE THE RIBBON COUNT
Formula:  # of jump heights X # of class levels X # of classes = Total

#1  JUMP HEIGHTS

• Regular classes jump heights 8, 12, 16, 20, 24, 26 = 6
• Preferred classes jump heights 4, 8, 12, 16, 20 = 5
  • Total = 11

#2  LEVELS (includes preferred)
Novice A, Novice B, Open, Exc A, Exc B = 5

#3  CLASSES
JWW, STD, FAST = 3

Formula:  # of jump heights X # of levels X # of classes = total
Equation:  11 x 5 x 3 = 165*

* If mixed breed classes are included, then double this amount.

HOW TO FIGURE THE PER DAY AMOUNTS

• 1st place 80% of total (80% x 165 = 132)
• 2nd place 60% of total (60% x 165 = 99)
• 3rd place 40% of total (40% x 165 = 66)
• 4th place 20% of total (20% x 165 = 33)
• Q's 4 times total (4 x 165 = 660) **
• Double Q (15% x 165 = 25)
• Title (20% x 165 = 33)
• MACH 2
• PAX 1

Formula:  Then multiply the percentage totals by the number of days.
Equation:  If the Club is not having mixed breed classes, then here is the total ribbons they need for a 2 day show:

• 1st place 264 (same number for amount of toys to order)
• 2nd place 198
• 3rd place 132
• 4th place 66
• Q's 1,320 **
• Double Q 50
• Title 66
• MACH 4 (ribbons and poles)
• PAX 2 (ribbons and poles)

** These numbers are based on unlimited entries. To get a realistic quantity for Qualifying (Q) ribbons, review the number of Total Runs for all days combined of the actual Agility Trial. Multiply that times 80% for total number Qualifying (Q) Ribbons to order.

REMEMBER:  If the Club is offering agility for mixed breeds, then double the amount.

• Who do we order ribbons and awards from?

Of course you can! It's best if you are an experienced Scribe and have some familiarity with the Timer Console. If you are completely new to the game, you can learn by sitting with a volunteer who has done the task before.

About eScribe #1

You must have prior Scribe experience and we are happy to teach you eScribe which is done ringside (as usual) on a keypad attached to a computer. It is helpful if you have a general comfort level with a computer keyboard and mouse or touch pad.

About eScribe #2 + Timer

eScribe + Timer is a one-person position who must have prior Scribe and Timer experience. Recording of faults is done with pen and paper on a Fault Sheet similar to how it used to be done on Scribe Sheets. Timer Console is checked to be sure eyes are on and in alignment; and that it starts, continues to run, and stops as expected.

In F.A.S.T., three people are needed because Timer is started by hand for each run and the Console settings are changed at designated height and class changes.

A Little History about eScribe

eScribe (electronic scribing) was created by Steve Herwig, AKC Agility Field Rep & Event Analyst. Since 2007, it has been in use at the AKC Nationals, Invitationals, and the World Team Tryouts.

Judges' calls for exhibitors' runs are scored using a computer and a customized keypad. The Timer Console is plugged directly into the computer and run times are entered automatically. The scores are picked up by a wireless connection to the Secretary computer at approximately 60 second intervals.

In 2011, I (Zee Marie) asked Steve if I could please use it at local agility trials. Upon approval from AKC (along with close monitoring) and updates to the code to include scoring for the Table obstacle, plus F.A.S.T and Time 2 Beat classes, we first used it at the STCA trial on October 8-9, 2011. It was well received, and we were given approval to use it at the next trial.

Steve and I have been working together to make updates where desired, and it just keeps getting better. AKC has given approval for me to continue to use eScribe, and it continues to be well received by judges, exhibitors, and volunteers alike.

Some benefits:

1. Run time is no longer entered by hand; only if there is a problem with the Timer Console itself.
2. Scribe notations are no longer entered by hand. Edits are only made at the request of the judge.
3. Discrepancies between Scribe #1 and Scribe #2 are resolved ringside after each run and include clarification from the judge when needed.
4. Fault Logs are printed with multiple runs on a sheet of paper instead of Scribe Sheets (one run per sheet) saving paper, toner, wear and tear on a printer, electricity, and so on.
5. Audit Logs are printed for the judge which are easy to review and saves a lot of time compared to reviewing Scribe Sheets.
6. A Results laptop may be used to display results typically within 60 seconds of an exhibitor's run. In addition, this laptop can be combined with a Dymo Duo Turbo Label Printer for print-on-demand armband and ribbon labels.

Acquiring parks is the responsibility of the Club hosting the agility trial. The Parks & Recreation Departments for the cities of Las Vegas, Henderson, Boulder City, and Clark County have requested that they interact with a single person from the Club to make this multi-stepped and time-consuming task more efficient. Please contact LVDICE to assist with this matter.

Vegas Vouchers are owned by LVDICE. The purpose of Vegas Vouchers is to get people involved and promote the agility trials we have here locally in Southern Nevada. For trials that are done in cooperation with LVDICE, clubs have the option to:

1. Accept Vegas Vouchers toward agility trial exhibitor entry fees
2. Issue Vegas Vouchers to volunteers at agility trials

How it works is that a club may accept Vegas Vouchers towards entry fees. After the closing date of the trial, the club will redeem the Vegas Vouchers to LVDICE. LVDICE will issue the club a check for the amount of the Vegas Vouchers. This is a win-win situation for the club and LVDICE. The club gets their money, and the people who have Vegas Vouchers can use them towards the clubs' agility trials.

How clubs get started to accept and/or issue Vegas Vouchers

1. The club signs a contract with LVDICE to participate in the Vegas Vouchers program.
2. The club will accept Vegas Vouchers towards entry fees.
3. LVDICE prints and issues Vegas Vouchers to club to use for their workers which are good for 13 months.
4. After the trial is over, the difference between issued Vegas Vouchers and accepted Vegas Vouchers is calculated.
   1. If more Vegas Vouchers were accepted than issued, LVDICE pays the club the difference.
   2. If more Vegas Vouchers were issued than accepted, the Club pays LVDICE the difference.
5. Then 14 months after the trial, any Vegas Vouchers that were issued by the Club and are still outstanding (not redeemed back) will be paid back to the Club.

Benefits

LVDICE does not create income from doing Vegas Vouchers. In fact, the Treasurer (a volunteer position) manages the LVDICE Vegas Vouchers account and LVDICE pays for the cost of producing the Vegas Vouchers. The benefit is that Vegas Vouchers helps get volunteer people to work the trials and this in turn benefits the clubs. This also helps the clubs in getting people to enter our agility trials because they have Vegas Vouchers to be used toward their entry fees. Additionaly, our local trainers accept Vegas Vouchers as payment toward their classes. Once again, it is a win-win situation for everyone!
 

For all your award bars, you can get them from Paws in the Patch:
1905 Furnace Hill Road
Denver, PA 17517
717-405-0873 phone
717-733-3598 alternate phone

• Visit Paws in the Patch Website

Over Rover Agility Equipment
1213 Garden St Ste N
Titusville, FL  32796-3383

• Visit the Over!Rover Website

Phone:  321-544-2814
Hours:  7:00 am - 11:00 pm EST
Email Over Rover Agility Equipment

The Award Poles comes in a package deal including a decorated PVC bar, certificate and three (3) color Sharpies (red, black, blue). All others come just with the bar. See their Championship Awards on the Over!Rover website.
 

SUGGESTED RIBBON STYLES:

• Standard Rosettes for Placements, New Title, QQs, QQQs
• Flat, green ribbons for Qualifying Score
• Extra large Rosette and Title Pole for the MACH, PACH, PAX

WHERE TO ORDER:

Stineman Awards
114 RIBBON LN
SOUTH FORK PA 15956-4118
and
128 RIBBON LN
SOUTH FORK PA 15956-4118

• Stineman Awards Website

To place an order, receive free all-new color catalog or for additional information call:

(814)495-4686 or Toll-Free (800)346-9294 or Email Stineman Awards

• MACH ribbon is called the Ambassador, Red White & Blue
• PACH & PAX ought to be the same size, different colors – perhaps the Club colors.
• The flat ribbon is 2x10

Janda Ribbons
Penny Cottonwood-Schmidhofer

200 Amargosa St.
P.O. Box 75
Beatty, Nevada 89003

• Janda Ribbons Website

Tel (775) 553-2914
Fax (775) 553-2919
Email Janda Ribbons