Regulations For Agility Trials And Agility Course Test (ACT)

Regulations forAgility Trials andAgility Course Test(ACT)Amended to January 1, 2020Published by The American Kennel ClubNOTE: This rulebook contains the followinginserts:*Pink Insert - Effective January 1, 2021*Orange Insert - Effective February 1, 2021

Revisions to theRegulations for Agility Trials andAgility Course Test (ACT)Effective January 1, 2021This insert is issued as a supplement to theRegulations for Agility Trials andAgility Course Test (ACT)Amended to January 1, 2020and approved by the AKC Board of DirectorsNovember 10, 2020Chapter 1. REGULATIONS FOR AGILITY TRIALSSection 14. Opening and Closing Dates.Opening Date: For all trials, clubs shall set a date and timethat entries will first be accepted. Entries received prior to theopening date shall be considered invalid entries and shall bereturned as soon as possible.Closing Date: Clubs shall set a date and time that entrieswill close. The closing date for the trial shall not be less than seven(7) days prior to the trial. Entries must be received prior to the published closingdate and time. Entries for any agility trial may be accepted until theofficial closing date and time even though the advertisedlimit has been reached. The club may contact exhibitors to notify them of theirentry status prior to the closing date. Following the closing date, the Trial Secretary shallpromptly contact all entrants and advise them of theirstatus. Entries not accepted shall be returned withinseven (7) days of the closing datePink InsertIssued: November 2020REAGIL (3/20)

Revisions to theRegulations for Agility Trials andAgility Course Test (ACT)Effective February 1, 2021This insert is issued as a supplement to theRegulations for Agility Trials andAgility Course Test (ACT)Amended to January 1, 2020and approved by the AKC Board of DirectorsOctober 13, 2020Chapter 15 – Regulations for Agility Course Test (ACT)Section 2. ACT Event. There are two levels of ACT events –ACT1 (Standard)/ACT1J (Jumpers) and ACT2 (Standard)/ACT2J(Jumpers). ACT1/ACT1J are designed for the beginning level dogto show beginning sequencing and performance skills. ACT2/ACT2Jrequires an increased skill level shown by the additional obstacles tobe performed.Section 9. Course Size, Suitability and Facilities. Must be aminimum useable course area must be 3500 square feet for ACT1and ACT2. For ACT1J and ACT2J the minimum useable course areamust be 3200 square feet. The course area must be moderately leveland clear,and be a minimum of 40 feet wide. Refer to Chapter 4,Sections 1 and 2 for additional information.Section 13. ACT1/ACT1J. ACT1/ACT1J are entry level tests thatare open to all dogs that have not earned a title in any AKC Agilityclass and that meet the age and physical requirements for a regularAKC agility trial (Chapter 1, Section 3). Dogs must have twopassing ACT1 scores in order to earn the ACT1 title. For ACT1Jdogs must have two passing ACT1J scores to earn the ACT1J title.To receive the title certificate and have the title added to a dog’srecord, the dog must be registered/listed with the AKC.STANDARD ClassesACT1 (Standard) Performance Standards: Minimum allowable score required to qualify 85 Performance will be judges as set forth in Chapter 5, Sections 4,5 & 6 with the following exceptions: Run-outs and Refusals will not be judged More than 3 attempts at the next correct obstacle (ascentside of contacts) will result in a Mandatory Elimination andwill be signaled with an “F” by the judge. The 4 –Paw rule is not in effectACT1 Standard Course Time:The time for all jump heights is 60 seconds. This is also maximumcourse time. The course must be completed in less than 60 seconds.ACT1 Minimum Obstacles Requirements: Quantity 10-12 Obstacles required, allowed and not allowed - refer to Section15 for chart.

All obstacles must meet AKC equipment regulations inChapter 3JUMPERS ClassesACT1J (Jumpers) Performance Standards: Minimum allowable score required to qualify 85 Performance will be judges as set forth in Chapter 5, Sections 4,5 & 6 with the following exceptions: Run-outs and Refusals will not be judged More than 3 attempts at the next correct obstacle will resultin a Mandatory Elimination and will be signaled with an“F” by the judge.ACT1J Standard Course Time:The time for all jump heights is 50 seconds. This is also maximumcourse time. The course must be completed in less than 50 seconds.ACT1J Minimum Obstacles Requirements: Quantity 10-12 Obstacles required, allowed and not allowed - refer to Section16 for chart. All obstacles must meet AKC equipment regulations inChapter 3Section 14. ACT2 (Standard)/ACT2J (Jumpers). ACT2/ACT2Jare the second level Agility Course Tests that are open to all dogsthat have dogs that have not earned a title in any AKC Agility classand that meet the age and physical requirements for a regular AKCagility trial (Chapter 1, Section 3). Dogs must have two passingACT2 scores in order to earn the ACT2 title. For ACT2J dogs musthave two passing ACT2J scores to earn the ACT2J title. To receivethe title certificate and have the title added to a dog’s record, the dogmust be registered/listed with the AKC.STANDARD ClassesACT2 Performance Standards: Minimum allowable score required to qualify 85 Performance will be judged as set forth in Chapter 5, Sections 4,5 & 6 with the following exceptions: Run-outs and Refusals will not be judged More than 3 attempts at the next correct obstacle (ascentside of contacts) will result in a Mandatory Elimination andwill be signaled with an “F” by the judge. The 4 –Paw rule is not in effectACT2 Standard Course Time:The time for all jump heights is 70 seconds. This is also maximumcourse time. The course must be completed in less than 70 seconds.ACT2 Minimum Obstacles Requirements: Quantity 11-13 Obstacles required, allowed and not allowed – refer to Section15 for chart.

All obstacles must meet AKC equipment regulations inChapter 3.JUMPERS ClassesACT2J (Jumpers)Performance Standards: Minimum allowable score required to qualify 85 Performance will be judged as set forth in Chapter 5, Sections 4,5 & 6 with the following exceptions: Run-outs and Refusals will not be judged More than 3 attempts at the next correct obstacle will resultin a Mandatory Elimination and will be signaled with an“F” by the judge.ACT2J Standard Course Time:The time for all jump heights is 60 seconds. This is also maximumcourse time. The course must be completed in less than 60 seconds.ACT2J Minimum Obstacles Requirements: Quantity 11-13 Obstacles required, allowed and not allowed - refer to Section16 for chart. All obstacles must meet AKC equipment regulations inChapter 3Section 16. Obstacles for ACT1J and ACT2J.OBSTACLESACT1JACT2JWeaves polesNR (1) 6 polesA Max (3)ANAANNR10-12A Max (3)AA (1)**AAA (1)**A (1) **R11-13Open tunnelBar jumpDouble Bar JumpPanel JumpTire JumpBroad JumpTriple Bar JumpOne Bar JumpQty of ObstaclesR Required ObstaclesA Allowed ObstaclesN Not Allowed**A maximum of one spread jump required on the course.

Orange InsertIssued: November 2020REAGIL (3/20)

Table of ContentsChapter 1 – Regulations for Agility Trials.5Section 1. Purpose.5Section 2. Agility Trials Defined.5Section 3. Eligibility of Dogs.6Section 4. Eligibility to Hold Agility Trials.7Section 5. Making Application.7Section 6. Agility Trial Secretary andAgility Trial Chairman.7Section 7. Appointment of the Event Committee.8Section 8. Stewards, Timers, Scribes.8Section 9. Premium Lists.8Section 10. Risk.10Section 11. Entry Forms.10Section 12. Entry Methods.10Section 13. Entry Limits.11Section 14. Opening and Closing Dates.11Section 15. Paper Entry Forms Per Envelope.11Section 16. Entry Acceptance Methods.111. F irst Received. 112. Random Draw. 13Section 17. Duplicate Entries.14Section 18. E vent Limit Options, Judge AssignmentChanges and Load Balancing Entries.15Section 19. Running Order.16Section 20. Move-ups.16Section 21. For Exhibition Only.17Section 22. Entry of Ineligible Dog.17Section 23. Declining Entries and Excusing a Dogfrom the Trial.18Section 24. H andling Dog Aggression.18Section 25. Ribbons and Rosettes.20Section 26. Catalogs.20Section 27. Scorekeeping Requirements.22Section 28. Recording Fees.23Section 29. Submission of Records.23Section 30. Cancellation of Awards.23Section 31. Approval of Judges.23Section 32. Judges’ Responsibilities.23Chapter 2 – Classes, Titles, and Height Divisions.25Section 1. Classes.25Regular Titling Classes.26Section 2. Regular Agility Titles.27Section 3. Recognized Achievement.28Section 4. Height, Divisions, Measurement,Measurement Devices.30Section 5. Jump Height Card.311

Chapter 3 – Obstacle Specificationsand Performance Requirements.34Section 1. Obstacle and Jump Specifications.34Section 2. Obstacle Performance.34Section 3. Obstacles.341. A-Frame.342. Dog Walk.343. Seesaw.354. Pause Table.355. Open Tunnel.356. Weave Poles.367. Bar Jumps.368. Panel Jump.379. Double Bar Jump.3710. Triple Bar Jump.3811. Tire Jump.3912. Broad Jump.4013. Jump Wings.4114. Ascending Double Bar Jump.4115. Wall Jump.41Chapter 4 – General Course and TrialRequirements.43Section 1. Course Size and Suitability & Facilities.43Section 2. Surfaces, Matting.43Section 3. Course Requirements.43Section 4. Obstacle and Jump Positions.43Section 5. Approach Angles.44Section 6. Preparing a Ring for Agility.44Section 7. Course Distances, Times.44Section 8. Walk-throughs, Warm-ups.44Section 9. Collars.44Section 10. Leashes.45Section 11. Hair Tie Back Policy.45Section 12. Dogs With Coloring.45Section 13. Handling Aids.45Section 14. Handler’s Position.45Section 15. Starting and Completion.45Section 16. Training on Trial Grounds.46Section 17. Clothing/Identification.46Chapter 5 – General Scoring Criteria. .47Section 1. Maximum Score, Qualifying Score. 47Section 2. Placements, Tied Scores. 47Section 3. Course Time Deductions. 47Section 4. Faults. 47a. Refusals and Run-outs. 47b. Wrong Course. 48c. Pause Table Faults. 48d. Outside Assistance. 48e. Lead Out Advantage. 48Section 5. Mandatory Elimination (NQ). 49Section 6. Mandatory Excusals. 49Section 7. For Exhibition Only. 50Section 8. Fix and Go On. 50Chapter 6 – Standard Classes. 52Section 1. Criteria. 52Section 2. Novice A and B Agility Standard Class. 522