TBAC Trial

Tail Blazers Agility Club
AKC AGILITY TRIAL
Saturday, & Sunday
March 10-11, 2007
Tri States Sports Center, Aston PA 19014
(west of Chester, PA)

MAKE SURE THE CHECK IS MADE OUT TO FAST TIMES and that you have completely and correctly filled out the entry form - double check your math! We cannot accept incomplete entries.

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 and they will return them marked "Refused"

ENTRIES OPEN: Wed., January 24, 2007 at 8 AM
ENTRIES CLOSE:   Tues., February 20, 2007 at 6 PM
LIMIT: 825 runs per day
ENTRY METHOD: First Received.
SITE: Tri States Sports Center, 63 Concord Road, Aston PA 19014 http://www.tristatesports.com
TRIAL CHAIRPERSONS: Carol Dresden, 623 W Rose Tree Road, Media, PA 19063 phone: 610-627-2452 before 10 pm, please. caroldresden@comcast.net.   ASSISTANT CHAIRMAN: Lauren Tapyrik, 32 W. Ridge Road, Media, Pa 19063 laurentapyrik@hotmail.com or 610-627-9299
TRIAL SECRETARY: Click to email me Fast Times, 125 Hope Road, Tinton Falls, NJ 07724-3008
Phone 732-603-1143 Fax 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 4"-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 4"-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: briefing may begin at 7:30 am., judging may begin at 7:45 am, All Judging will be indoors. Surface: Padded Astroturf soccer arena, Ring Size: 75’ x 120’, Show Hours 7 AM to 7 PM. Open to all breeds.
CLASSES OFFERED: One Standard and one Jumpers with weaves offered each day.
FEES: $26/14. Make all checks payable to FAST TIMES   Not to the Club!  . Fast Times will not return checks for entries that are not accepted or entries cancelled before the check has been deposited. 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.
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JUDGES

Blair Kelly, , 1309 Beltram Ct Odenton, MD, 21113
Donna Gomer, 2374 Sunset Cir Brodbecks, PA, 17329
Janet Gauntt, 10489 State Route 108 Columbia, MD, 21044

INFORMATION ABOUT THE PREFERRED CLASS

Judging will begin at 7:45 AM (first dog on line). Handlers in all classes are permitted to walk the course, without a dog, prior to the start of the class. The walk through is restricted to handlers entered only in that class. The walk through period will be held prior to each class, following the judges’ briefing. A, B, & P classes will run together. For your convenience, electronic timing will be used at this trial provided by Fast Times. Running Order will be determined by random draw.

SATURDAY – Ring 1 26”-4”		SATURDAY – Ring 2 26”-4”
Open /P JWW	Blair Kelly	Exc A/B/P JWW	Janet Gauntt
Nov A/B/P JWW	Blair Kelly	Open /P STD	Blair Kelly
Exc A/B/P STD	Donna Gomer	Nov A/B/P STD	Blair Kelly
SUNDAY – Ring 1 4”-26”		SUNDAY – Ring 2 4”-26”
Exc A/B/P STD	Janet Gauntt	Open /P STD	Donna Gomer
Open /P JWW	Donna Gomer	Nov A/B/P STD	Donna Gomer
Nov A/B/P JWW	Donna Gomer	Exc A/B/P JWW	Blair Kelly

ENTRY FEES: First Entry of a Dog (Each Day): $26, Second Entry of same Dog: $14 (Each Day)
For example: Regular Class + JWW on Sat = $40. Reg Class + JWW on Sat & Sun =$80. JWW only on Sat = $26., JWW on Sat & Sun = $52. Regular Class + JWW on Sat & JWW only on Sun = $66

PAYMENT: Please make all checks out to: FAST TIMES Not to the Club! Fast Times will not return checks for entries that are not accepted or entries cancelled before the check has been deposited. We shred all unused checks.

SEND TO: TBAC, c/o Fast Times, 125 Hope Road, Tinton Falls, NJ 07724-3008

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 contacting CAROL DRESDEN, 623 W Rose Tree Road, Media, PA 19063, Email: caroldresden@comcast.net 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!

WARNING: The entrance to Tri-State Sports is hidden. As you drive down Concord Road going east you’ll cross Pancoast Road and then Bridgewater Road.   Go down the hill (church on the left) and across a stone bridge. The entrance to Tri-State Sport is about 100 feet on the right as you go up the hill.

From Delaware County: Route 452 South. Turn left on Concord Road and proceed approximately 2-3 miles to Tri-State Sports on the right.

From West Chester: Route 202 South to Route 1 North then Route 322 East. Exit at Route 452 North and proceed approximately 1 mile to Dutton Mill Road and turn right. Turn right on Pancoast Road and then right on Concord Road. Tri-State is one mile on the right. Driving time is approximately 20 minutes.

From New Jersey: Cross the Commodore Barry Bridge on Route 322 West. At the base of the bridge follow signs for I-95 to West Chester. Take I-95 South. Take Exit 3A to Rte 322 West (West Chester). Exit on to Route 452 North.   Turn right on Dutton Mill Rd. Turn right on Pancoast Ave. Turn right on Concord Rd proceed approximately 1 mile to Tri-State on the right.

From Philadelphia and North: Begin on I-95 South. Take Exit 3A to Rte 322 West (West Chester). Exit on to Route 452 North.   Turn right on Dutton Mill Rd. Turn right on Pancoast Ave. Turn right on Concord Rd and proceed approximately 1 mile to Tri-State on the right.

From Wilmington and South: Begin on I-95 North. Continue on ramp to Market St, PA-452. Turn right on W Duttons Mill Rd. Turn right on Pancoast Ave. Turn right on Concord Rd and proceed approximately 1 mile to Tri-State on the right.

DETAILED MAP click HERE or the MAP

or click on http://www.tristatesports.com/directions.php

LOCAL WEATHER, click HERE

MacIntosh Inn, Rts.1 and 352, 4 South New Middletown Road, Media, PA 19063. 610-565-5800. $83 per night plus pet fee. 10 minutes from trial site,

Red Roof Inn 49 Industrial Highway, Essington, PA   610 521 5090
No pet fee. No pets left unattended.

Motel 6 – Airport 43 Industrial Highway, Essington, PA   610 521 6650. No pet fee. No pets left unattended. Only 1 small dog per room is allowed.

Best Western Brandywine Valley 1807 Concord Pike, Wilmington, DE   302 656 9436  Limited pet rooms available.

Days Inn 5209 Concord Pike, Wilmington, DE, 19803 US 302-478-0300. Pets allowed with prior approval. Pet Fee.

Holiday Inn, 630 Naamans Rd, Claymont, DE 19703, 302 792 2700

The hotel listed below are 25-30 minutes from the trial site, Tri-State Sports.
Microtel Inn 500 Willowbrook Lane, West Chester, PA 19382 610 738 9111 Pet Fee

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

There is overnight parking (but no hookups) available for RVs in the Tri-State Sports parking lot free of charge. Anyone who would like an RV spot reserved should contact Lauren Tapyrik by March 2, 2007 at laurentapyrik@hotmail.com or 610-627-9299

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

Vendors should contact Carol Dresden at caroldresden@comcast.net before February 16, 2007 to reserve space. Vending space is very limited

SHOW PHOTOGRAPHERS: M. Nicole Fischer, Photography, 361 Clinton Avenue, 9 C; Brooklyn, NY 11238. 718/564-3400 mnfischer@earthlink.net

There will be a Food Vendor all weekend. Water is available at the site.

There shall be no refunds for entries withdrawn in the event a dog and/or handler are dismissed from competition, regardless of the reason for such dismissal. Refunds are allowed if requested before the closing date. 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
Must be RECEIVED with 48 hrs of the 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.

Trial results showing the qualifiers for the trial will be available a few days after the trial.

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

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TBAC MARCH Volunteer Form.doc	TBAC MARCH Volunteer Form.pdf