Tail Blazers Agility Club
AKC AGILITY TRIAL
Friday, Saturday, Sunday,
Sept 8-9, 2007
  Willowdale Steeplechase
Rt 82 & Rt 926 (Street Rd), Kennett Square, PA 19348

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

 

NOTE JUDGE CHANGE:
Due to an injury, Lori Holdren will take over for June Ebert

 

  OFFERING FAST CLASS

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:  Wed., July 25, 2007 at 8 AM
ENTRIES CLOSE  Tues., August 21, 2007 at 6 PM
LIMIT:    990 runs per day 
SITE:
   Willowdale Steeplechase, 101 East Street Road, Rt 82 and Rt 926 (Street Road), Kennett Square, PA 19348
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
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: 110’ x 110’, 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:  $22 for the first run of each day per dog and $14 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)

Move Up Form.doc (19K)

Move Up Form.pdf (13K)
TBAC Volunteer Form.doc TBAC Volunteer Form.pdf

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 Chamberlain, 550 Pacific Ave York, PA 17404
Pamela Sturtz,
458 Blakesley-Nurse Hollow Rd Afton, NY 13730
Lori Holdren, 586 SW Tall Pine Ct,  Lake City, FL 32024

INFORMATION ABOUT THE PREFERRED CLASS

Class schedule and jump ht order below is tentative and should only be used as a guideline.  It is subject to change based on entries and to run the trial efficiently.  Exhibitors may set up on Friday, after 2:00 pm, only in the areas designated by the trial officials.   A, B, & P classes will run together.  ELECTRONIC TIMING WILL BE USED IN ALL RINGS.

SATURDAY  4-26

Scott Chamberlain

Pamela Sturtz

Lori Holdren

All Standard

All JWW

All FAST

SUNDAY  26-4

Lori Holdren

Scott Chamberlain

Pamela Sturtz

All Standard

All JWW

All FAST

 

ENTRY FEES

ENTRY FEES: First Entry of a Dog (Each Day): $22, Additional Entry of same Dog: $14 (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:  Rt 202 S to Rt. 926 West about 8 miles to the intersection of Rt 82 and 926.  

FROM NORTH:  I-95 S (or Rt. 295 to Commodore Barry Bridge to I-95) to Rt. 322 W. (West Chester) to Rt. 1 S (about 9 miles) to Rt. 82 N toward Willowdale.  Follow Rt 82 North about 1 mile to intersection of Rt 926.  

FROM EAST:  Take PA TPK to 476 South to Rt 1 south to Rt. 82 N toward Willowdale.  Follow Rt 82 North about 1 mile to intersection of Rt 926.   OR take PA TPK to King of Prussia, take 202 S follow directions “From West Chester” above.

FROM SOUTH:  I-95 N to Exit 100 (Northeast/Rising Sun) to Rt. 272 N to Rt. 1 N (about 7 miles) to Rt. 82 N toward Willowdale.  Follow Rt 82 North to intersection of Rt 926.  

SITE DIRECTIONS:  http://www.willowdale.org/dir.htm
 

 


  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!

Nottingham Inn, Nottingham, PA  610-932-4050 (approx. 13 miles/18 minutes from site)  Deadline for block of 10 rooms is 8/18.  

Microtel Inn and Suites – 500 Willowbrook Lane, West Chester, PA (off Rte 202 bypass) 610-738-9111 or Toll Free 1-888-619-9292.  (approx. 21 miles/28 minutes  from Laurels site) 

Holiday Inn4000 Concord Pike, (Route 202), north of Wilmington, DE. 302-478-2222 (approx. 21mile/25 minutes from Laurels site)

Days Inn5209 Concord Pike (Route 202), north of Wilmington, DE. 302-478-0300 (approx. 21 miles/25 minutes form Laurels site) 

 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.

Nearby Full Hookup Campgrounds: KOA, 1659 Embreeville Road, Coatesville, PA 19320, 610-486-6837

EQUIPMENT

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

VENDORS

Contact Joanne Kripaits, 4359 Trophy Drive, Boothwyn, PA 19061, 610-497-2767 email: Kripaitis@comcast.net.  Vendor space is $20/day.  Space may be limited.  Please contact Joanne Kripaitis for more information.  Checks can be made to TBAC and mailed to the above address to reserve a spot.  Vendors may set up after noon on Friday

SHOW PHOTOGRAPHERS
Barry Rosen Photography brosen@highlands.com   photo website http://pbase.com/barryrosen   phone # 845-265-7645   Options available: photos from 4X6 to 20X30, gift items like mugs, puzzles, laminated prints and photo art prints

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 with 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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