19/12/05 -
Press Release
UK AGILITY’S CHRISTMAS GIVEAWAY
UK
Agility is offering a 50% reduction on all online registrations over the Xmas
period. Register with UKA between 24th December through 1st
January for just £5 a registration. That’s £1 a year for handlers and £5 for
life for your dog. All handlers will receive a free copy of the UK Agility
rule book and all dogs will get a free record book and free measuring.
This
offer is not available in conjunction with the “Try Before You Buy offer”.
Payment for the Christmas giveaway must be received before 6th
January.
TRY BEFORE YOU BUY
UK
Agility is now offering free registration until you have competed at your first
UKA show. Register and enter a show in the normal way but only send payment
for the show entry. (Please put a note in with your cheque stating you want to
“Try Before You Buy”) Once you have run at the show and you decide you like
UKA and want to compete more, then you pay for your registration.
Payment
must be received within 7 days of the show or your account will be frozen and
then deleted.
UK Agility Jump Heights
The
long term future of UK Agility’s jump heights will be decided by the members of
UK Agility in a vote at the start of 2006.
From
February we will be putting the vote out to all UKA members to decide our long
term jump heights.
We
would like any further suggestions to be submitted to UK Agility, for
consideration, by January 20th so they can be included in the vote.
At
present we will be offering 2 choices
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Dogs
height
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Jump
height
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35cm
(13 ¾”) and below
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30cm
(12”)
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43cm
(17”) and below
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38cm
(15”)
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43cm
(17”) and above
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61cm
(24”)
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43cm
(17”) and above
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76cm
(30”)
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(Current UKA jump heights with KC splits)
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Dogs
height
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Jump
height
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30cm
(12”) and below
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30cm
(12”)
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40cm
(16”) and below
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40cm
(16”)
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50cm
(20”) and below
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55cm
(22”)
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Over
50cm (20”)
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65cm
(26”)
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(IFCS)
If
a 3rd viable option is presented to us we will also include this
into the voting form.
Voting
forms will be emailed to all UKA members registered email addresses. All show
running orders will be sent out with a voting form for all shows from
February-May.
SAE’s
can also be sent to UK Agility, Langdale, Church St, Offenham, Worcs, WR11 8RW requesting a voting form.
28/01/05 -
New Show Announced
4th/5th June 2005, SassyDogs & DizzyDogz, Dorset UK Agility Show at Turnpike Show Ground between Gillingham and Shaftesbury.
Look for the schedule to be available the first week of March.
28/01/05 -
New Judging Seminar Announced
Kim and Shaun Hunt from Derbyshire Agility Centre will be running another UKA judging seminar on 4th and 5th March 2005.
For further details please contact Kim Hunt or Shaun Hunt on 01773 827643/07871575328 or e-mail kimhunt_207@hotmail.com (don’t forget the underscore before 207).
16/01/05 -
UK Agility has a new home
Finally UK Agility has moved to it's new home. There still may be periods of downtime and we'll keep you posted as we know more, but for the most part we're back up and running. Again, we apologize for any inconvenience.
16/01/05 -
New Show
Scrambles April show information is now available. Online entry available - 17/01/05.
18/01/05 -
New Show
C-Side April show information is now available. Online entry available - 18/01/05.
18/01/05 -
New Show
GT April/May show information is now available. Online entry available - 18/01/05.
25/11/04 -
UK Agility National Finals 2005
The UK Agility National Finals will take place at the UK Agility Week Show from 2nd – 7th August held at the Three Counties Show Ground in Malvern.
Any dog that gains a clear round in ANY agility class at ANY UK Agility Show from 1st January to 11th July 2005 will be eligible to enter Round 1 at the UK Agility Week Show. (The dog must be handled by the same handler.)
The top 50% of dogs in Round 1 will progress onto Round 2 with the top 15 dogs from Round 2 progressing to the Finals. All three rounds will be an agility run with a separate competition for the four jump heights.
We would like to take this opportunity to congratulate this year’s winners: 12” winner – Dawn Weaver, 15” winner – Sharon Lear, 24” winner – Judy Wills, and 30” winner – Bridget Fletcher. We hope they all enjoy their prize of a night stay in the Hilton Hotel and tickets to the Christmas Olympia Horse Show.
25/11/04 -
UK Agility Christmas Giveaway
If you still have not registered with UK Agility, take advantage of the reduced registration fees throughout the Christmas period.
Between 24th December through 2nd January, all online registration fees will have a further 25% decrease, bringing the price down to £5.00 per handler, dog, and affix registrations.
All postal registrations postmarked between 24th December through 2nd January will also receive a 25% deduction off the normal £10 fee, dropping the price to £7.50 per handler, dog and affix registrations.
To receive a registration form please call the southern office, 01386 424218 or write to UK Agility, Langdale, Church Street, Offenham, Evesham, Worcs. WR11 8RW.
On behalf of UK Agility, we would like to wish all agility competitors a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
02/11/04 -
Are proud to announce that in conjunction with LISBURN DTC, we are promoting and arranging the DOG AGILITY competition as part of the fabulous “BELFAST INTERNATIONAL HORSE SHOW” 2004.
To be held from Thursday 2nd till Sunday 5th December At Belfast’s amazing millennium project the “ODYSSEY ARENA”.
With the Worlds Top International Show Jumpers will also be Aerial display, Singers, The Flying Frenchmen, Wild West Stunt riders, Dog Agility plus lots more.
A Magical Christmas Show for all your family.
This is backed by major sponsorship including television with BBC Sport, RTE & Satellite channels.
For further details, tickets etc online www.belfasthorseshow.com or e-mail jim@UKAgility.com.
Have a look see on the 360 degree button on there site.
02/11/04 -
NEW UK AGILITY SHOW HAS BEEN ANNOUNCED
GT Agility will be running a Beginners and Novice show for all heights on January 2nd 2005 at Cheltenham.
There will also be a Nursery and casual class available.
Download the Schedule: GT January Schedule
Download the Entry Form: Entries Closed
16/07/04 - Press release from UK Agility
Effective from 1st August 2004
All placement points gained from classes with 10 or less dogs in the class will be as follows:
1st Place 6 points
2nd Place 4 points
3rd Place 3 points
4th Place 2 points
Clear round 2 points
UK Agility would also like to remind all competitors that placement points are only awarded if the place was gained with a clear round within the standard course time, thus giving you a qualifying round.
25/11/04 -
UK Agility – new opportunities and challenges
On 1st May 2004 UK Agility will be launched to the British agility community. UK Agility is the new competition format providing the opportunity for success to all who compete under this innovative system.
UK Agility Shows will be hosted by clubs, individuals or private training centres with the backing and support of an experienced team offering a complete show management service.
This fresh concept has been researched and developed by the UK Agility management team, Greg Derrett, Jim Gregson and Laura Manchester, who between them have over 30 years experience in training, judging and competing in Agility both in the UK and overseas. During this time they have observed dramatic changes and developments in the sport. They have listened to the views of competitors from all levels of agility and experienced how this sport is run in many other countries. This unique combination of knowledge, hands on experience and success has allowed them to create an unsurpassed system; they have created a system which those devoted to agility have wished for. UK Agility’s aim is to develop and promote the growth of agility with the emphasis on safety and fun for every dog and handler.
By redefining the existing boundaries UK Agility offers two Programmes in which to progress to achieve Championship titles: The Performance Programme and The Steeplechase Programme. Competitors may work in both Programmes. Using a point based formula all dogs and handlers who perform well are rewarded in line with their achievement.
Do you have a dog who regularly goes clear but just can’t match the speed of the other dogs? With UK Agility your foot sure and accurate dog would be rewarded for their talents. By collecting points for every clear round not only will you progress through the levels but you will be able to achieve Championship titles.
For those who wish to be seen as the ‘best of the best’, win-based Championship titles are also obtainable.
With UK Agility all dogs are offered the opportunity to become a Champion.
UK Agility offers 4 different jump heights within each class, enabling all sizes to be catered for equally.
With results recorded, not only will you be able to keep track of your progress but National league tables will be accessible online.
National Finals will be run by UK Agility, with all levels being able to participate in the event. These finals will run regardless of a sponsor’s support.
Keen to host a show? To find out more and become part of the future of agility log on to www.UKAgility.com
Register your dog now and compete at the first official UK Agility show being held on 10th & 11th July 2004, Newbury Showground.
For those who do not have access to the web, look out for UK Agility officials at forthcoming shows, they will be more than happy to explain the programmes and issue you a registration form. All clubs will be shortly sent information packs, so ask your club secretary.
Available for UK Agility’s opening year, dogs who register with UK Agility which are currently competing under other organisations will automatically transfer over to the UK Agility equivalent class.
All dogs and handlers who register during May 2004 will receive a 50% discount. Registered owners/handlers will receive a copy of the UK Agility Rule book and a free record book for each dog they register.
UK Agility - Run by dedicated agility personnel for handlers and dogs of all levels.