TBAC Trial

Tail Blazers Agility Club
AKC AGILITY TRIAL
Saturday, & Sunday
March 8-9, 2008
Tri States Sports Center, Aston PA 19014
(west of Chester, PA)

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

Change in AKC's previous Height Card Policy:
YOU SHOULD NOW INCLUDE a copy of height card with EACH and EVERY ENTRY.
Cards are not allowed to be kept on file as I had done in the past.
Please pass this along to other exhibitors.

Remember that THIS YEAR Daylight Savings Time
starts on Saturday night, March 8th – clocks go forward

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 23, 2008 at 8 AM
ENTRIES CLOSE:   Tues., February 19, 2008 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 Houton, houton646@comcast.net, 646 Prospect Rd. Springfield, PA 19064 phone: 610-328-1230.    ASSISTANT CHAIRMAN: Mary Gainer; megainer@snip.net, 137 Waterloo Ave., Berwyn, PA 19312; phone: 610-640-7441
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: $28/14. 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.
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 talk a few minutes to load.

NEW: If you are unable to download these files, If that does not work - please click HERE.

TBAC MARCH Premium.doc	TBAC MARCH Premium.pdf
Move Up Form.doc (19K)	Move Up Form.pdf (13K)
TBAC MARCH Volunteer Form.doc	TBAC MARCH Volunteer Form.pdf

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

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JUDGES

Darryl Warren, 260 Old Allentown Road, Wind Gap, PA 18091
Edith Allyn, 1030 Lakeview Dr, Stafford, VA 22554
Don Skibniewski, 5 Schimwood Dr. Getzville, NY 14068

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
. (DOES NOT NECESSARILY REFLECT ORDER 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.

SATURDAY
*Class*	*Judge*	*Class*	*Judge*
Open //P JWW	D. Warren	Exc A/B/P JWW	E. Allyn
Novice A/B/P JWW	D. Warren	Open /P Std	D. Warren
Exc A/B/P Std	D. Skibniewski	Novice A/B/P Std	D. Warren
SUNDAY
*Class*	*Judge*	*Class*	*Judge*
Exc A/B/P Std	E. Allyn	Open /P Std	D. Warren
Open /P JWW	D. Warren	Novice A/B/P Std	D. Warren
Novice A/B/P JWW	D. Warren	Exc A/B/P JWW	D. Skibniewski

ENTRY FEES

ENTRY FEES: First Entry of a Dog (Each Day): $28, Second Entry of same Dog: $14 (Each Day)

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

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 contacting Liz Ignatuk, 306 Roosevelt Ave. Folsom, PA 19033, 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:

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 Commodore Barry Bridge: on Route 322 West. At the base of the bridge follow signs for I-95 South to West Chester. Take I-95 South and as you are making the turn under the bridge you will see a sign for Concord Rd Exit. Merge onto Concord Rd. At the stop sign bear to the right onto Concord Rd. Site is approx 9/10 mile on the left.

Traveling I-95 South From Philadelphia and North: Begin on I-95 South. *SHORTCUT: Follow the exit for Rte 322 West BUT take Highland Ave exit (this exit is just after you go under the overpass and is a sharp turn to the right – be careful), at the stop sign go straight crossing over Highland Ave and merging onto Bethel Rd, follow Bethel Rd under bridge (approx 4/10 mile) to stop sign. Turn left onto Concord Rd. site is on left approx 9/10 of a mile. ***ORIGINAL: 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 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 on the MAP
http://www.tristatesports.com/directions.php

LOCAL WEATHER, click HERE

HOTELS

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 $10 per dog per night.

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

CAMPGROUNDS

There are a limited number of overnight parking (but no hookups) spots available for RVs in the Tri-State parking lot. There will be a $10/night fee. RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED FOR ANY RV PARKING. RVs without reservations, including day parking, will not be allowed on the premises at any time due to the space constraints. . RVs must park on the perimeter of the TSS parking lot. Anyone failing to observe this policy will be requested and required to leave the show premises without a refund of entry fees. Those refusing to leave will be towed. Towing will be at owner’s expense. Your cooperation in this matter is greatly appreciated. Reservations are on a first come first served basis. To reserve a spot, contact Sara Peck at slpeck3@comcast.net or send your reservation and fees to: Ms. Sara Peck, 8 St. JohnsDr. Glen Mills, PA 19342.

EQUIPMENT

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

VENDORS

Vendors should contact Dana Knecht at danakdobe@comcast.net before February 16, 2008 to reserve space. Vending space is very limited

SHOW PHOTOGRAPHERS: Barry Rosen, Ain't Mutts Behavin' Training andPhotography of Cold Spring, NY brosen@highlands.com. Phone: 845-265-7645..

FOOD

There will be a Food Vendor all weekend. No outside food is allowed in the building. Water is available at the site.

REFUNDS

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.

RESULTS

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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