NW Agility League
CAT is pleased to again sponsor the NW Agility League for the 10th year,
starting the week of October 26th and running through the week, ending Saturday, December 12h. During this 7-week
period we will run one Standard Agility Course and one Game Course each week, with teams competing for the highest cumulative
score. The special category For Exhibition Only (see below) will again be featured.
League teams are made up of four dogs/handlers, each dog jumping at the height of
their choice. To join the league a handler (CAT Teams must be club members) should have entered an agility trial
and the dog must be able to do all obstacles safely (see For Exhibition Only exceptions, below). This is a great way to bring
on a new dog or if you are just starting, meet other club members. This will help you get started in agility and of course,
if you are an old hand, have some agility fun and help beginners. To form a team, one of the two originating team members
must have, at some time, handled a dog at a high level of any agility sanctioning organization. The remaining 2 team members
will be drawn at random from a list of participants that want to be on a team.
The rules and fault system are especially designed for league play, the best three
out of four runs will count for the team score in Standard and Games. If you have a poor run, it will be dropped from the
team’s total. Standard courses are taken from all venues and designed for the Intermediate level, the ideas for Games
are taken from various sources. The courses, rules, forms, etc. will be posted on CAT's web site, allowing participants to
review and practice the courses, although practice is not allowed on the actual course, the day of the event. We will be using
a special "announcements only" email list, to keep everyone informed on scores and any updated information. You may self-subscribed
to the list by sending an email to
NWAgilityLeague-subscribe@yahoogroups.com from the address you wish to receive postings. You will be unsubscribed at
the end of league.
For Exhibition Only, any handler (for CAT, a Club member or CAT student) may
enter the league on a space available basis and may or may not have previously entered a trial. Exhibition handlers will run
as individuals and the dogs will not be judged or scored. The dog should be able to perform all obstacles safely or may skip
an obstacle.
All other league rules apply.
CAT Member Sign ups will begin on-line September 1st, by going to Sign up for CAT Teams .
Teams will be drawn in October
and participants will be notified by email, since there will be no General Meeting that month. The cost is $26 for the 7 weeks
and payment should be made at your first League event.
Scheduled locations, days and time are subject to change. If you have questions or
suggestions, contact Dwight Cash
CAT’s Wilsonville Barn
Tuesday 10AM
to Noon, 5 teams 20 handlers October 27 to Dec. 8,2009
Saturday 9AM to 11AM, 6
teams 24 handlers October 31 to Dec 12,2009
CAT’s Forest Grove Barn
Friday 7PM to 9PM, 5 teams
20 handlers October 30 to Dec. 11 2009
Mary Crittendon's Barn in Vancouver
Friday 7PM to 9 PM, 6 teams
24 handlers October 30 to Dec. 11, 2009
Cash’s Arena in Sherwood
Thursday 10AM to Noon,
5 teams 20 handlers October 29 to Dec. 10, 2009
Thursday 7PM to 9PM,
5 teams 20 handlers October 29 to Dec. 10, 2009
Kathy McDaniel's Arena in Oregon City
Saturday 9AM to 11AM, 5 teams 20 handlers Oct 31 to Dec. 12, 2009
