Kennel Club Requirements for Agility Shows

Licence

  • All show dates must be applied for either in writing on club headed paper or by completing a Show Date Application form, which is sent out to all Registered Societies in June (i.e. a year and a half in advance of the show year in question), and available at the bottom of this page as a download.
  • On receipt of the request at the Kennel Club, a pre printed licence application form will be produced and forwarded to the Secretary, subject to confirmation of the show.
  • The completed licence application form must be submitted to the Kennel Club 6 months prior to the date of the show.
  • First time Championship Agility applications must be considered by the Working Trials, Obedience & Agility Sub-Committee (WTOA).   Applications must consist of a presentation on the proposed show management and venue facilities.
  • The licence must be displayed at the show.

Schedule:
All Schedules must conform to the Kennel Club specimens.

Championship Show
Two copies of the Show Schedule must be sent to the Kennel Club once published, and received no later than 3 months prior to the show date.

Open & Limited Shows
Two copies of the Show Schedule must be with the Kennel Club 1 month prior to the show date.

Catalogue

  • Marked Running Order(s) for the Championship Class(es) must be submitted to the Kennel Club within 14 days of the show.
  • It is essential that dogs not gaining a clear round in the final round are clearly defined and Canine Activities department notified.
  • It is essential that qualifying marks for the dogs placed in the Championship Class(es) are notified to the office.

Judges:

Championship

  • Nominations forms must be with the Kennel Club 9 months prior to the date of the show.
  • All first time appointments must be applied for 12 months prior to the date of the show.
  • For first time appointments, the nomination should be accompanied by a completed Judges Questionnaire.

Open & Limited

  • The Kennel Club does not approve the judging appointments for Open and Limited shows.   However, the Show Committee must be satisfied that the person is qualified in accordance with Kennel Club H Regulations.  
  • Invitations to judge must include a declaration to be signed by the judge stating they are so qualified.

Insurance
Society Committees must ensure that they have adequate cover for all the Society’s activities.  A current Public Liability Insurance document must be clearly displayed at all Kennel Club licensed shows.

Risk Assessment
It is the responsibility of the Organiser to address matters concerning health and safety, and fire prevention at all licensed Kennel Club shows.

Show Date Application form
Agility Competitions: 2012, 2013

Note: For 2014 Championship Applications, see the Kennel Gazette November 2010 issue.

 

To help identify suitable dates for your show, contact Canine Activities for a list of the Agility Championship shows.

 

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