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Re: Can you explain an agility comp day?
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Sometimes they are called Helter Skelter classes- like patch said they tend to be a speedy flowing courses but great fun all the same, especially if you have a speedy dog that drives on . Because it varies from comp. to comp. some of these classes might have 6 weaves in it but never have contact equipment and the jump heights are always low ![]() I would go for one of those classes; that's what I did with my collie boy for our first show- it's nice because there is no pressure- just go out there and have loads of fun, don't worry if you don't get a clear round, although I'm sure you will ![]() Alternatively if you don't want to do a "fun" class you could enter a jumping class only but there is 99% chance they'll be weaves in the course. Is Ollie jumping full height? Hope that helps ![]()
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), and it says that Steeplechase is only jumps and tunnels. Would this be good?Ollie is medium. He's getting better with contact equipment but we are still trying to get the 2o2o position. he's so keen and excitable that he just runs straight off, but he's doing better so hopefully by next summer he should have the 2o2o well. he's still doing channel weaves at the moment, but i've started putting them closer together and he's doing well and getting the idea, so hopefully not too long for that either. i'm confused with the agility shows on agilitynet. they all seem to be championships or leagues. are there any small ones in the winter? i know agility is usually during summer, but i was hoping to find one in spring.
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Re: Can you explain an agility comp day?
You're in London right?
What about South Easterns in December (28th I think?) They have helter skelter and jumping classes. The helter skelter class only has 6 weaves and it's clear round rosettes I'm hoping to be there with my boy (hopefully for large helter skelter, jumping and agility if I can firm up his contacts before then otherwise just the first two) ![]()
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Re: Can you explain an agility comp day?
Ah right sorry.
In that case your best bet would be an independent show and generally most have "casual" classes which would be perfect. Depends how far you can travel as there aren't often many shows that I know of in London itself. UKA shows tend to be pretty good for baby dogs and casual classes. For instance there is a UKA show in Cheltenham on the 5th of December 2009. Closing date 6th November It has both Casual and Nursery Classes- both jumping and tunnels only ![]() Measuring on the day ![]() It's on the show diary on agilitynet if you want more details. I think Cheltenham's not that far from London- 1.5 hrs or 2 hours maybe if my geography is any good? Hope that helps ![]()
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however I found this on the UKA website: Quote:
However I think that for the show in Cheltenham it stated that for the Casual class- it was jumping only, so that one might be fine. Have a look at the schedule. It might be worth giving the organisers a ring to check ![]() Independant shows will have different rules to the above though. The first class/comp. I entered was called an "allsorts" class and consisted only of jumps and tunnels. Yes steeplechase is normally just tunnels and jumps. Here is an example steeplechase course: YouTube - Diesel - Beginners Steeplechase If you feel confident why not? Go for it ![]()
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Re: Can you explain an agility comp day?
thank you lemmsy, you've been a star tonight.
![]() I think I'll probably go for steeplechase classes first, as the one in the video, i could probably do now. ![]() would this be a good show to start with? it does steeplechase. it doesn't say when or if dogs need to be measured before or on the day? http://agilitynet.co.uk/schedules/20...9_schedule.doc
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Re: Can you explain an agility comp day?
I've really enjoyed this thread too - thanks Lemmsy!
I had no idea there were jumping-only classes... now if only I can get Merlin better behaved around other dogs, he would love that! He can jump like a stag and loves it, no treats or persuasion needed, I just have to point and say "Over!"
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