Skinners Sevens Agility Competition

Skinner's are delighted to announce their brand new Agility Competition for 2012. With over £1000 in competition prize money, there will be 7 heats which will offer the chance for 7 winning pairs to be invited to the Autumn 2012 final.

Skinner's Sevens Competition Rules 2012

An Agility competition for pairs of large dogs grades 3 –7 combined using a steeplechase style course. The class must be judged using current Kennel Club rules and a course laid with a baton change between handlers.

Class Title: Skinner's Sevens Steeplechase Pairs Large Grades 3 –7 Combined Special

Class Style: Spectator attractive steeplechase course with jumps and tunnels (no weaves) and MUST contain at least 1 Skinner's Spread (a rising spread set at maximum size). Course must contain maximum/ minimum 17 obstacles and a hand to hand baton change behind the line. Mishandling the baton change 200 points penalty.

Entry Conditions: 2 dogs and 2 handlers enter the competition and take part as a competitive partnership. No changes are possible once entry to each heat closes or to the pairs that qualify.

Qualifiers: Each host venue provides 7 winning pairs to take to the final. 1st –7th places. Only the first 7 pairs qualify. No reserves are needed.

Notes
1) Handlers can qualify any number of dogs for the final who will run in draw order.
2) The partnership (2 dogs and 2 handlers) qualify so should one dog or handler of the pair be unable to take part in the final the pair cannot compete.
3) Only pairs that qualify at each heat will be invited to the final.

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The Magnificent Skinner's Sevens Venues 2012

28 - 29 April      WBSD Show Newbury
7 May                  Severnside DAC at The North Somerset Show, Wraxall
19 - 20 May        Belvoir Castle Steam Festival Grantham
9 - 10 June         North Derbyshire DTC Asbourne
23 - 24 June       Tweedbank DTC Kelso
14 - 15 July         Rugby DTC Championship Show Rugby
14 – 16 August   Pembrokeshire By The Pond Haverfordwest