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Dog sports videos are available for use by our members  free of charge.  Click on the link below for the complete listing of the WLAOTC Video Library. Email the Video Library if you are interested in viewing a video.   Videos can be obtained at General Membership Meetings and are to be returned at the next month's meeting. Members can also send in suggestions of videos for purchase and/or can donate videos to the club.

Following is the WLAOTC Video Borrowing Policy:

-  These video tapes belong to WLAOTC and are provided for the use of members only.

-  Names and signatures are to be written on the forms provided at the time of borrowing.

-  The videos are to be borrowed for not more than one month at a time, and are to be returned at the next monthly meeting.

-  The member who borrows a tape is solely responsible for returning it.  If it is not returned, that member is expected to replace it or pay the club the cost of replacement.

-  If you want to borrow a tape which is not available, you may put your name (and the name of the tape you want to borrow) on a waiting list and the video librarian will inform the member who has it, so that you can get it at the next meeting.

-  A tape may be borrowed for two consecutive months PROVIDED that the member checks to see that no one is on the waiting list for it.

- The member who borrows a tape is solely responsible for returning it. 

- The borrowing member is responsible for replacing tapes that are returned damaged  (other than normal wear & tear or defect) or tapes that are not returned

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The monthly Show 'n Go will henceforth be called the Show ‘n Assist in celebration of the reciprocality of our WLAOTC members’ mutually sustaining relationships.  To clarify expectations, duty assignments will be specific. 

The order of classes will rotate from month to month as they have in the past, i.e. the last class of the prior month will become the first class of the current month.  The first class running on the day will be responsible for helping to set up the ring, baby gates, jumps, etc.  Anyone not in the first class who would like to help set up is welcome.  If a timely start is important to you then, by all means, come and help set up!  Participants in the first class of the day are responsible for arriving early in order to begin setting up at 8:30 a.m. (please allow extra time if you are also setting up personal equipment such as crates and x-pens).  The judge will begin after the ring is set up.  Those in the last class of the day or the last five participants according to the sign-up list (whichever group is larger) will be responsible for tearing down the equipment and returning it to the lockers.  Again, any one not in this group who would like to help is welcome. 

Every participant, regardless of class, will be required to steward once for each time they run a dog. The limit is two runs total per day so you can run two dogs once or one dog twice if you choose.  The sign-up sheet will now include a column for steward sign-ups and participation will be matched against this list.  Helping change jump heights, acting as a post for figure eights, and in Utility, laying out gloves, articles and go-out targets, are all responsibilities of the steward.  All dogs not being actively handled are to be contained in crates (close the door, please!), ex-pens or vehicles, including the time during which you are responsible for stewarding another participant.  If the participant for whom you are stewarding is warming up for their run, you should be getting ready by securing your dog.

Some consequences for non-compliance:
Those wishing to be in the first class who do not arrive early enough to be listed in the set up crew (i.e. before the poles go into the ground) will not run dogs in the first class of the day.  Those shirking stewarding duties or those responsible for tear down who do not participate in returning the equipment to the lockers will have their names noted on the sign up list and lose the privilege of running any dogs at the following Show ‘n Assist.  In order to run a dog at the next Show ‘n Assist they may attend, they must be present for set-up, even if they are not showing in the first class of the day.   [Please announce your intent to the co-chairs so that we may note your participation.]
 

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WLAOTC  Year-end Awards Rules  2007

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A total of six (6) credits must be earned during the Awards Year to qualify for awards.  Meeting Attendance is required for three (3) of the credits and Service is required for two (2) of the credits; the last credit may be from either attending a meeting or performing service.  For Juniors only, the requirement is for two (2) credits, both of which may be service.  For competitive awards only, all legs must be earned by the member (or household members) who are applying for the award.

AN ENGRAVED WLAOTC TRAY WILL BE AWARDED FOR:
1. Any dog that has earned a Title or Certificate from any registry where the designated initials may be used with its registered name.  This includes – but is not limited to – titles in Obedience, Agility, Conformation, Rally and other performance sports (Herding, Carting, Tracking, etc.).  Certifications such as Canine Good Citizen, Temperament Tested, Canine Assisted Therapy, and the like, also qualify.

A TROPHY OR PLAQUE WILL BE GIVEN FOR:
2. HIGH CD DOG (the dog that earned the three highest Novice legs for the first title CD or CD-equivalent title).
3. HIGH CDX DOG (the dog that earned the three highest Open legs for the first title CDX or CDX-equivalent title).
4. HIGH UD DOG (the dog that earned the three highest Utility legs for the first title UD or UD-equivalent title).
5. HIGH UDX DOG (the dog that earned the ten highest Utility Excellent legs, combining Utility and Open scores, for the first UDX or UDX-equivalent title).
Rules Governing Award Nos. 2 through 5:
 a.  Legs do not have to be consecutive: failures before or between legs are permitted.
b.  Awards must be applied for in the same trophy year as the final leg is earned; however, legs may be earned over several years.
c.  If a dog has previously earned the equivalent title in another venue, in the same year or previously, it is not eligible for this award.  Only the venue of the first title may be used.
6. The dog that earned the three highest legs towards any obedience title.  There may be no failure prior to or between legs.  Legs must be for the title earned in the current trophy year.
7. Top Obedience Dog of the Year (the dog that earned the 5 highest scores in any Regular class or classes during the trophy year.)
8. High Junior Handler.  (Highest 5 qualifying scores in Regular Classes.  Jr. Handler must be under 18 years of age when scores were earned.  If no Jr. Handler has earned 5 scores, the Jr. Handler with the highest number of qualifying scores will be awarded the trophy.)

A TROPHY/PLAQUE AND PIN WILL BE GIVEN TO:
9. Any dog that earned a 200 score at a Trial (1 per dog per trophy year).
10. Any dog that earns an OTCH or OTCH-equivalent.

A PIN OR MEDALLION WILL BE GIVEN TO:
11. Any dog earning a High in Trial, U.S. or Foreign (1 per dog per trophy year).
12. High Veteran Dog (the dog – age 7 years or older – that earned the three highest trial scores in any Regular Classes).
13. High Non-Regular Dog (the dog(s) that earned the three highest trial scores in a Non-Regular class (Graduate Novice, Graduate Open, Brace, Veterans, or Versatility).
14. Group Awards – dog that has the three highest qualifying trial scores in any class for each of the following Groups:
  a.  Sporting    b.  Non-Sporting    c.  Toy    d.  Hound
  e.  Working    f.   Herding     g.  Terrier   h.  All-American/Rare Breed

A “ROOKIE OF THE YEAR” CERTIFICATE AND PIN WILL BE GIVEN TO:
15. The handler who has never put a CD or CD-equivalent on a dog before. Determined from the three highest novice legs toward a CD title.
16. The handler who has never put a CDX or CDX-equivalent on a dog before.  Determined from the three highest open legs toward a CDX title. 
17. The handler who has never put a UD or UD-equivalent on a dog before. Determined from the three highest utility legs toward a UD title. 
18. The handler who has never put a UDX or UDX-equivalent on a dog before. Determined from the ten highest utility excellent legs, combining utility and open scores from those three legs, toward a UDX title.

A “ROOKIE OF THE YEAR” CERTIFICATE AND PIN WILL BE GIVEN TO:
23. The handler who has never put an RN title on a dog before.  Determined from the three highest Rally Novice legs toward an RN title.
24. The handler who has never put an RA title on a dog before.  Determined from the three highest Rally Advanced legs toward an RA Title. 
25. The handler who has never put an RE title on a dog before.  Determined from the three highest Rally Excellent legs toward an RE Title. 
26. The handler who has never put an RAE title on a dog before.  Determined from the ten highest Rally Excellent legs, combining Advanced and Excellent scores from those ten legs toward an RAE Title.

A TROPHY OR PLAQUE WILL BE GIVEN FOR:
27. Any dog that wins a designated placement at the following events:
 a. USDAA Grand Prix Finals.
 b. AKC Nationals.
 c. AKC Invitational.
 d. NADAC Elite Nationals.
 e. ASCA Championships.
 f. CPE Nationals (Level 5 or C).
 g. Membership on the IFC or USDAA World Team.
28. HIGH JUNIOR HANDLER – The highest 10 qualifying scores.  Qualifying scores may come from any Standard or Jumpers class, any level, division, or venue, as set forth above.  In case of a tie, full seconds under Standard Course Time (SCT) will serve as a tiebreaker.  If no Junior Handler earns 10 qualifying scores, the Junior Handler with the highest number of qualifying scores will win the award, so long as the Junior Handler has at least 5 qualifying scores.  Junior Handler must be under 18 years of age when the scores were earned.
29. THE DOUBLE Q AWARD – This award will be earned by the consistent dog who acquires the largest number of Double Qs in Standard and Jumpers, any level, any division, any venue, as set forth above.  The Standard and Jumpers legs must both be earned on the same day.
30. AKC DOG OF THE YEAR – The Top Agility Dog in AKC Excellent B classes with 10 points earned for every qualifying run and an additional point for every full second under SCT. 
31. NADAC DOG OF THE YEAR – The Top Agility Dog in NADAC Elite Chances, Jumpers, and Regular classes with 10 points earned for every zero-fault qualifying run and an additional point for every full second under SCT in Regular and Jumpers.
32. ASCA DOG OF THE YEAR – The Top Agility Dog in ASCA Elite Gamblers, Jumpers, and Regular classes with 10 points earned for every zero-fault qualifying run and an additional point for every full second under SCT in Regular and Jumpers.
33. USDAA DOG OF THE YEAR – The Top Agility Dog in USDAA Masters Standard, Jumpers, Gamblers, and Snooker  classes with 10 points earned for every qualifying run and an additional 5 points for each 1st place, 3 points for each 2nd place, 2 points for each 3rd place, and 1 point for each 4th place.
34. CPE DOG OF THE YEAR – The Top Agility Dog in CPE Level 5/Level C Standard, Jumpers, Jackpot, Colors, Wildcard, FullHouse, and Snooker classes with 10 points earned for every qualifying run and an additional 5 points for each 1st place, 3 points for each 2nd place, 2 points for each 3rd place, and 1 point for each 4th place.
Note:  No more than two of the five Dog of the Year awards may be won by the same dog in the same trophy year.  A minimum of 100 total points must be earned to win any of the Dog of the Year awards.

A TROPHY/PLAQUE AND PIN WILL BE GIVEN TO:
35. Any dog that earns an AKC MACH or PAX, ASCA ATCH, CPE C-ATCH, C-ATE, SpCH, NADAC NATCH, or USDAA ADCH, or equivalent title.

A PIN OR MEDALLION WILL BE GIVEN TO:
36. AGILITY GROUP AWARDS – Group awards will be offered for:
a. Sporting  b.   Non-Sporting  c.   Toy   d.   Hound
e. Working  f.    Herding   g.   Terrier  h.   All American/Other Breed
Group awards will be given to the dog in each group that earns the highest number of points.  Qualifying scores may come from any Standard or Jumpers class, any level, division or venue, as set forth above.  Each qualifying score is worth 10 points.
In addition, there will be a small premium for speed.  One (1) point will be given for every full second under SCT in a maximum of 10 qualifying runs.  The speed points must come from the highest level the dog has achieved during the awards year.  (For example, if a dog has 12 qualifying runs in AKC Excellent and 12 qualifying runs in NADAC Elite, the applicant may choose which runs to include.  If a dog has qualified six times in AKC Excellent and four times in USDAA Advanced and three times in NADAC Open, the six Excellent scores must be used for SCT points; the applicant may then add whichever Advanced or Open scores he/she wishes.)  To win a group award, a dog must have earned a minimum of  ten (10) qualifying scores during the awards year.

A “ROOKIE OF THE YEAR” CERTIFICATE & PIN WILL BE GIVEN FOR:
37. The dog and handler who have not previously earned a title in any agility venue.  Agility Rookie of the Year will be awarded to the dog/handler who have acquired the highest level of titles during the Awards year.  Titles may be earned in  any Standard or Jumpers class, at any level (the first title of which, however, must be at the Starters/Novice/Level 2 level), division or venue, as set forth above.  In the case of a tie, the highest number of titles earned will serve as a tiebreaker. 

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