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November Show - Order of Classes and Judges

Judges and Order of Classes

Ring 1
AM
Class C Agility - Janet Nero
7 Small
3 Medium
27 Large
Class D Agility - Janet Nero
10 Large
5 Medium
1 Small
PM
Class B Agility _ Steve Booty
8 Small
8 Medium
48 Large
Class A Agility - Steve Booty
17 Large
6 Medium
4 Small
Ring 2
AM
Class B Jumping - Pam Brooker
8 Small
8 Medium
48 Large
Class A Jumping - Pam Brooker
17 Large
6 Medium
4 Small
PM
Class C Jumping - Maureen Reynolds
7 Small
3 Medium
27 Large
Class D Jumping - Maureen Reynolds
10 Large
5 Medium
1 Small

October Show Leader Board

(Photo courtesy of www.sunnyside-photo.co.uk)

Well, the points calculations have been done, and these are the leaders in each class. Full points scores are available from Brenda Tenten by email, or at the November show.
Class A:
3= Sharon Reader and Max, and Emma Duckworth and Eric, on 11 points
2 Eileen Ainsworth and Rupert on 17 points
1 Jarmila Ball and Abbey on 19 points
Class B Large:
3 Graham Duckworth and Becca on 14 points
1= Leah Rumsey and Ernie, and Christine Sutcliffe and Hebi, on 18 points
Class B Small & Medium:
3= Alice Deans and Sammy, and Paul Kerry and Bobby, on 10 points
2 Lynne Pearson and Alfie on 11 points
1 Julie Rumsey and Charlie on 22 points
Class C Large:
3= Penny Cowley and Sampson, Pauline Verity and Wisp, on 11 points
2 Eileen Ainsworth and Chase on 16 points
1 Mike Brook and Peggy on 18 points
Class C Small & Medium:
4 Matthew Ayres and Luke on 10 points
2= Elizabeth Sewell and Poppy, and Beverley Smith and Lara, on 11 points
1 Rachel Innes and Ted on 12 points
Class D Large:
2= Janet Nero and Zeta, Alex Triggs and Jake, and Chris Nero and Gem, on 11 points
1 Karen Cornwall and Millie on 18 points
Class D Small & Medium:
2= Carol Webb and Jac, Rachel Innes and Billy, and Brenda Tenten and Amber, on 1 point
1 Eileen Ainsworth and Daisy on 22 points
Veteran:
3= Erica Hetherington and Pip, and Jean Wallis and Becky, on 10 points
1= Jenny Rothwell and Molly, and Pauline Verity and Jake, on 11 points
So, our current overall Leaders are Julie Rumsey and Charlie, and Eileen Ainsworth and Daisy, both on 22 points. Congratulations!!
But will they still be leading after the next show.......?

Entry Lists for all shows

If you go to http://spreadsheets.google.com/pub?key=p8LdGF5MNvlpt3e3IIUzuLQ you should be able to check that your entries have been received and that the information is correct. Let me know if it is wrong and I'll get our IT wizard (Mike Brook) to put it right if I can't do it myself. The column with the Rs in it shows the rehomed dogs, for their separate trophy at the end of the season. Qualification details for that on the schedule.Have fun!

Photographer at the October Show

I'm delighted to say that Sunnyside Photographers are attending our show in October, hoping to get action shots in the arena, but also available to take portrait shots outside if the weather is good.
The feedback from other shows where they have been in attendance has been very good, so bring some pennies with you and buy that picture of your agility dog in action!

January and March Shows are Full

The January and March Shows are now full, and there is enough room left at the other shows for about 15 dogs.
The closing date for the October show is next Saturday - 4 October. I will be at Lune Valley Show next Saturday so can take entries there if there are any.

Venue Update

Well, I've just spent a very pleasant hour or so touring our new venue at Harrogate, checking ring sizes and car parking area. There has been a lot of building going on since I was last there, and, although the paint work might not have been done when we go for the first Show on 26 October, the facilities will be good.
The car park is considerably larger than before, and we also have the field next to the car park for 4X4s - don't worry, it is well drained and stays dry, I'm told. The exercise area can't match Middleton Park, but we will have the use of the paddock at the back of the arena.
The entrance to the arena is straight off the car park, which will help to keep the classes running smoothly, and there is also a new gallery overlooking the arena for spectators, as well as a room for people to sit and chat in, and where we may be doing the presentations.
Next to the arena, and straight off the car park, is the Reception Room where running orders will be distributed at the start of the day, and where admin will be based. The cafe is next to the Reception Room, and will be serving bacon butties, burgers, hot dogs, jacket potatoes, some sandwiches and a variety of drinks throughout the day. Toilets are indoors at the back of the cafe.
As well as trying to get the painting of the rooms done before our arrival, there are another couple of things still outstanding. They are going to tarmac the track from the road to the venue tomorrow, and the new floor, similar to the one at Middleton Park and at Myerscough, is due to go down on 8 September - they were still digging out the base and whitewashing the arena walls while I was there today.
So, it all looks very exciting! I understand that the Shows are filling up steadily, with those people who were away on holiday now managing to get their entries in. Even with the extra 50 places this year, please don't leave it too late with your entries - we really hate having to return failed entries! And please check your postage before sending your entry off - there are a few people who will have to open their purses and wallets when they arrive as we have had to pay extra postage for them.
More news will appear on here as soon as we have any.

Shows October 2008 to March 2009

The schedules start to go out today. If you would like one, and you haven't already sent me your e-mail address, please do so and I will send you a schedule and entry form.

I'm sorry, but we don't send out paper copies at all, only e-mail ones.

We have a new venue, near to Harrogate, with a bit more parking and a proper cafeteria. We have managed to increase the number of dogs we can cope with to 150, so more people should be successful in getting their entry this year. Just to be on the safe side, could you enclose a SAE with your entry so that we can confirm that it has been received and accepted?

Looking forward to seeing you all in October - or at a later show.