Southern Berkshire Agility Dogs

Upcoming Events:

SoBAD/CPE Agility Trial May 17 & 18, 2008

SoBAD policies on seminars/non-trial events

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JOIN US for a special PAIRS FUN-RUN GAME FRIDAY Evening before the trial - a Fundraiser for CT Sav-a-pup!
Not only are you helping support shelter dogs - Not only do you get your dog familiar with the trial site before the trial - But you have fun doing it!  And you don't even need to be entered in the trial to enter the fundraiser FUN PAIRS game!  (This was a BLAST last year!)  This is a fundraiser for Sav-a-pup.  The basic format will be a nested pairs course and a brace course, so the team can consist of 1 handler & 2 dogs or 2 handlers with each of their dogs on different sections of the course. Full details of the game format will be included in a separate confirmation letter.  We can pair you up with a team-mate, please fill out the form below and enclose with your entry.

Entry fees are $7/dog ($14 / team). Please send appropriate additional fees, payable to SoBAD (you can enter the game more than once, please send entries for each time you are entering).   If you prefer not to play as part of a team, single entries will also be accepted at $8/run for a ½ course, but single entries will not be eligible for the prize.

The game will start approximately 5:30 pm.  Confirmations regarding the game will be sent separately from the general trial confirmations, including information on the run order.  Total team runs will be limited to 70.  Include the Fun Run Registration form(s) and payment with your entry.

FOR ADD'L INFO ON THE FUNDRAISER, CONTACT:
Jill King, email:  jill.king@ynhh.org , phone (203) 407-1465.
For Sav-a-pup info, call (860) 666-4646

AND YES, EXTRA DONATIONS WOULD BE GRATEFULLY ACCEPTED ON BEHALF OF THE SHELTER!

Directions to the Trial Site:
Dufresne Park, Kendall St. (off Route 202), Granby, MA
From the South (I-91 North):  Take Exit 16 off I-91, and turn right onto Rt. 202 North.  Follow 202 through Holyoke for approximately 4.2 miles, across the river and through South Hadley.  At the intersection of Rt. 33 and Rt. 202 continue on Rt. 202 North for 4.6 miles.  Turn right on Kendall St. (Manny’s Restaurant with the giant milk can will be on the left.)  Park entrance is 0.3 miles on the right.

From the North, traveling (I-91 South):  Take Exit 16, turn left onto Rt. 202 North.  Follow 202 through Holyoke for approximately 4.2 miles, across the river and through South Hadley.  At the intersection of Rt. 33 and Rt. 202 continue on Rt. 202 North for 4.6 miles.  Turn right on Kendall St. (Manny’s Restaurant with the giant milk can will be on the left.)  Park entrance is 0.3 miles on the right.

From the East via Mass Pike (I-90 West):  Take Exit 6 off the Mass Pike.  After the toll booth, turn right.  At the third light (approx. 2.5 miles, Mobil Station on left corner) turn left on West St.  After approximately 2.8 miles (approximately 0.3 miles past the power lines), watch for Brook St.  Turn right onto Brook St. which quickly becomes Taylor St.  After 0.4 miles at the “T”, turn right onto Carver St.  After 0.5 miles, bear left at the fork onto Chicopee St.  Go 1.4 miles, and turn left onto Kendall St.  Go 1.5 miles to the park entrance on your left.  If you come to the intersection with Route 202, you’ve missed the park entrance.

From the West via Mass Pike (I-90 East):  Take Exit 5 off the Mass Pike.  After the toll both, turn right to the traffic light.  Turn left at traffic light onto Rt. 33.  Continue north on Rt. 33 for 3.8 miles.  Turn right onto Rt. 202 North.  Continue on Rt. 202 for 4.5 miles.  Turn right onto Kendall St. (Manny’s Restaurant with the giant milk can will be on the left.)  Park entrance is 0.3 miles on the right.

Payment - Payment must be enclosed with registration.  Any checks that do not clear are subject to a $25 additional fee. Entries from non-members will be accepted first come, first served. The closing date for registration is stated in the flyer/notice for each specific event.  Any cancellations made until the closing date will receive a full refund.  After the closing date, a refund will be made only IF  another participant is available off the waiting list or is arranged by you to take your place and he or she submits a registration and full payment in time.  Seminar will be held regardless of weather, as long as the seminar presenter arrives.  Refunds would only apply if the seminar presenter were absent.

Auditors - We ask that auditors be careful not to interfere with participating team needs during course analysis, etc.  For an efficient flow, auditor question/answer periods may be grouped at intervals. Auditors are welcome to bring non-participating dogs. However, any non-participating dog barking excessively must be kept in the vehicle.

SoBAD Policy on Bitches in Heat at seminars - Un-spayed bitches may initially be registered for participation. Bitches in season at the time of the seminar must wear appropriate seasonals. However, at any time upon arrival or during the seminar, if any other participant feels that his or her dog is too distracted by a bitch in heat, then that participant must immediately speak to the event organizers. The event organizers will make a final determination whether or not the bitch should be withdrawn from the event and removed from the premises. At this point, the owner will receive a full refund AND will also have the option of auditing the day for free.