AKC Agility Judges Guidelines

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more readily displace the tunnel shape, which can change the challenges on the course and even the course distance. • Changing jump heights: Instruct the ring crew as to how to set the following: 1. Double Bar Jump: 4 bars total with the top 2 bars set parallel and the bottom 2 bars crossed to the ground with one bar directly under each horizontal bar. 2. Triple Bar Jump: Three (3) bars total for each jump height with the exception of the 4" jump height in Preferred in which there are typically two (2) bars total. For the 26" height class, the highest bar must be set at 26" and the other two bars may remain at 12" and 18". 3. Panel Jump: Should have a 4" plank at the top of each height with the exception of the 26" jump height, which should have a 2" plank or regulation jump bar at the top. 4. One Bar Jump: Should be set without the ground bar if the equipment allows for this. 5. Broad Jump: Indicate on the ground where the front edge of the broad jump is to remain fixed. Golf tees make good outdoor markers and tape works well indoors; and if possible all lengths should be set prior to the start of the class to keep the measuring time to a minimum. Since ring stewards are often the least trained ring help, it is wise to check the double, triple, and one-bar jumps prior to starting the first dog in each jump height, and each time any of these is reset after a run. Leash Runner: • It is best to wait until the dog and handler have started their run to pick up the leash at the entrance, since this should be done in a fashion that does not disturb the dog. Leash runners should not throw leashes, which could potentially distract the dog. The leash runner must stay inside the ring while performing this duty since there may be times when the leash will need to get to the handler before the team gets to the finish. • Leashes should be placed so that the handler can readily find it upon finishing the course. The leash however, shall not be set up as a target for the dog to run to (for example, right on the finish line). The leash may be placed in/on a container or hung on a holder. Score Sheet Runner: • A runner that will carry the scribe sheets from the scribe to the score table is necessary. The runner should neither disturb the dog and handler in the ring or at the start line, nor distract the scribe from their job of watching the judge. The runner must give the scribe sheet to the score table ONLY. 42
Section 5. Measuring the Course for Distance <strong>Judges</strong> must measure each course twice to determine the path of a 12" and 20" jumping dog respectively. These course measurements are used to determine the standard course times for the class. A judge shall use a measuring wheel to determine the distances a dog must travel to complete the course. All distances are measured on the ground and are based on the dog’s expected path. A judge shall measure around the outside of open tunnels and adjacent to contact obstacles and the weave poles. Things that affect the dog’s expected path: • 12" vs. 20" dog’s path (small dogs require less distance to make a turn). • In general, a judge should measure from the inside 1/3 of a jump to the inside 1/3 of the next jump for a 12" path, allowing less room for landing than the 20" path would. • In general, a judge should measure from the middle of a jump to the middle of the next jump for a 20" path, allowing room for landing and turning. • Surface and weather conditions should be accounted for when measuring. If it is slippery or raining, the judge may account for this in the path. • The speed a dog is expected to be traveling when asked to make a turn will affect the turning radius. For example, a dog with a straight 3-jump sequence into a 180-degree turn will turn much wider than a dog coming off a table going into the same 180-degree turn. Section 6. Standard Course Time (SCT) Tabulations After completing the measurement of the course, the judge shall compute the Standard Course Time (SCT) for each jump height and the Maximum Course Time (MCT) for the class. The judge converts the wheeled footage on the course to yards by dividing by 3 and rounding up to the nearest whole number if it is 0.5 or higher and rounding down if it is 0.4 or lower. This number is divided by the rate of speed assigned to each height and class level to determine the SCT (refer to the Regulations for rate of speed required in each height and class level). If the resulting value is not a whole number, it shall be rounded to the nearest whole number, with fractions of 0.5 and higher rounded up. The MCT for the class is determined by adding 20 seconds to the largest SCT. This whole number shall be used for all dogs in the class. SCTs in Excellent Standard and Excellent Jumpers with Weaves Classes: There are maximum allowable course times (course time limits) assigned in the Regulations for all Excellent classes. These course time limits may not 43
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