Agility is a discipline that includes two sections:
jumping (overcoming by a dog, accompanied by a guide, a track without contact obstacles and a table); and, in fact, agility (overcoming by a dog, accompanied by a guide, a track with contact obstacles and a table). The dog, under the control of the handler, must complete these courses within the prescribed time, without penalty points and overcome all obstacles in the correct sequence. Agility competitions are held in three types of programs: program - A1; program - A2; program - A3. The choice of the program is determined by the Regulations on the holding of specific competitions. CACAg and CACIAg certification competitions are held only for the A3 program.
2.1 Conditions for the admission of conductors. One handler can apply to participate in one competition with no more than 4 dogs.
2.2. Conditions for admission of dogs. All dogs are allowed to participate in the competition, regardless of their breed and pedigree, but only dogs with pedigrees recognized by the RKF and FCI have the right to apply for working titles (CACAg and CACIAg). The dog must have a work book. The minimum age of dogs for admission to the competition (determined on the day of the competition): program A-1 - from 15 months, programs A-2 and A-3 - from 18 months. Competitions are held in three size categories of dogs: All dogs participating in the competition are divided into 3 size categories: S (small) - dogs whose height at the withers is less than 35 cm; M (medium) - dogs whose height at the withers is from 35 cm (inclusive), but less than 43 cm; L (large) - dogs whose height at the withers is 43 cm or more. Before the start of the competition, outside the territory of the competition, a veterinary examination of the dogs is carried out. All dogs must be branded or microchipped. Dogs are allowed to compete in the presence of a veterinary document indicating the full date of birth, brand and (or) microchip, rabies vaccination mark. Animals showing signs of contagious diseases and injured animals are not allowed to compete. Pregnant and lactating bitches are not allowed to compete. Bitches of maturity are allowed to compete, but must be the last to compete. They should be kept away from the competition area until the rest of the dogs have finished competing. If necessary, before the start of the competition, the judge can check the dog outside the area. One dog can only compete with one handler.
2.3. Equipment.
2.3.1. Conductor's equipment. During the passage of the track, the handler is prohibited from holding anything in his hands. The handlerb is not allowed to bring anything into the ring with them that can help control the dog (whistle, leash around the waist, belt bag, food in his pocket, toy, etc.).
2.3.2. Dog equipment. During the passage of the track, the dog must not have any equipment, objects or clothing (collar, muzzle, overalls, etc.). An exception is an elastic band or a hair clip for fixing the dog's bangs, if the bangs cover the dog's eyes without an elastic band or hairpin. 2.4. Conditions for the admission of participants to the programs (from February 1, 2015). To participate in competitions in the A1 program are allowed dogs that have reached the age of 15 months and have not previously competed in more complex programs. A dog gets the right to compete in the A2 program if he has passed the agility track three times with a fine of no more than 5.99 at the official RKF competitions according to the A1 program. A dog must start performing in the A2 program if he has passed the agility track three times with a zero penalty in the official RKF A1 competitions. A dog gets the right to compete in the A3 program if he has passed the agility track three times with a fine of no more than 5.99 at A2 level competitions, when judged by two different judges. The dog is obliged to start performing in the A3 program if he has passed the agility track three times with zero penalty in the official RKF competitions according to the A2 program, when judged by two different judges. Returning to perform in simpler programs at official events is not permitted.
3.1. General Provisions. The size of the ring for the competition must not have an area less than 24 x 40 m. The area of the ring where the obstacles are located must have an area of at least 20 x 40 m. The boundaries of the ring must be clearly marked. The entrance to the ring should be located as close as possible to the starting point, and the exit from the ring to the finish point. If the competitions are held in two rings, it is recommended to install a blank partition between them or place them at a distance of about 10 m from each other. The actual length of the course is from 100 to 200 m and, depending on the program, the dog will have to overcome at least 15 but not more than 22 obstacles, of which at least 7 obstacles must be "jumping" obstacles. A standard set of equipment for competitions must contain at least 14 barriers. The distance between two consecutive obstacles ranges from 5 to 7 m. The handler must be able to bypass each obstacle from either side.
3.2. Features of the installation of tracks on various programs. The tracks for the programs differ - in length, the number of obstacles, the complexity of the obstacle course and the speed chosen when determining the control time. Double hurdles are not used in both sections (agility and jumping) in the A1 program. In Program A1 it is recommended to set the height of the hurdles / length of the long jump to the minimum level.
3.2.1. Agility section trails. The track for the Agility section of the A1 program can include no more than three contact obstacles, the tracks for the A2 and A3 programs - no more than four (at the discretion of the judge). The route is made up of all types of obstacles listed in clause 3.3. The number of obstacles depends on the chosen program: A1 - maximum 3 contact obstacles, there is no double barrier. A2 and A3 - maximum 4 contact obstacles.
3.2.2. Jumping Track is made up of obstacles described in p. 3.3.2; 3.3.3; 3.3.8; 3.3.9; 3.3.10; 3.3.11; 3.3.12. A1 - there is no double barrier. A2 and A3 - all types of permitted obstacles are used.
3.3. Obstacle characteristics
3.3.1. Types of obstacles. Jumping: barriers, viaduct or wall, bus (split / solid). Contact: swing, slide, boom. Others: soft tunnel, hard tunnel, slalom, long jump, table. Obstacles must in no case pose a danger to dogs, must meet the following requirements and comply with the attached drawings. Contact area colors should not be white, black or brown.
3.3.2. Barriers: a) single. Height: L: 55 - 65 cm, M: 35 - 45 cm, S: 25 - 35 cm as a material for the manufacture of falling strips - not allowed. Barriers can consist of beams, panels, gratings, rods, etc. The top bar or plank should fall easily. The strips should be 3-5 cm in diameter and painted in contrasting colors in at least 3 segments. Neither removable nor fixed parts (supports or crossbar stands) should protrude beyond the rack or fenders. The inner wing posts of the barrier must have a height of at least 1 m, the width of the wings must be at least 40 cm and a maximum of 60 cm. The beginning of the slope of the outer wing must be at least 75 cm high. The wings of the barrier must not be joined or attached to each other. Dogs must not be allowed to pass under or through any part of the barrier wing. b) doubled: a doubled barrier consists of two single barriers (described in point a), using only barriers with a crossbar), placed one after the other. The first bar is set 15 - 25 cm lower than the second. The second crossbar is installed at the following levels: L: 55 - 65 cm M: 35 - 45 cm S: 25 - 35 cm and must be at least 10 cm wider than the first. The depth of the obstacle must not exceed: L: 55 cm M: 40 cm S: 30 cm Neither removable nor fixed parts (bar supports) should protrude beyond the strut or fenders.
3.3.3. Wall / viaduct Height: L: 55 - 65 cm M: 35 - 45 cm S: 25 - 35 cm 10 cm. The panel can have one or two arched holes. Removable elements must be installed on the upper plane of the obstacle. Side elements must be at least 1 m high and must not be attached to the center panel; width and depth of side element: minimum 20 cm - maximum 40 cm.
3.3.4. Table The surface area of the table must be at least 90x90 cm and no more than 120x120 m. Height: L: 60 cm; M and S: 35 cm The table must be stable and have a non-slip surface. An electronic timer (which beeps five seconds after starting) must be mounted or placed on top of the table surface, except for a 10 cm wide area around the top edge of the table. The corners of the table should not pose a danger to the dog. The support structure should not interfere with the dog's passage under the table - the side of the table should be in a contrasting color to the top of the table.
3.3.5. Boom The height of the boom must be at least 120 cm and no more than 130 cm. The length of the ladders must be at least 360 cm and no more than 380 cm, width - 30 cm. The surface of the obstacle must be non-slip. To prevent slipping and make it easier for the dog to work on an obstacle, the entrance and companionways must have slats installed at equal distances from each other (approximately every 25 cm), but not less than 10 cm from the beginning of the contact zone. These battens should be 20 mm wide and 5-10 mm thick and should not have sharp edges. The bottom 90 cm of the entrance and companionway should be painted a different color (the side surfaces of the stairs are also painted) to indicate the contact areas. Electronic contact areas can be used. The boom legs should not protrude beyond the top edge of the obstacle. The legs and other supporting elements of the boom should not prevent the tunnel from being safely positioned under the boom.
3.3.6. Swing The length of the ladder should be at least 360 cm and not more than 380 cm, width - 30 cm. The height of the central support of the swing should be 60 cm when measured from the ground to the upper edge of the ladder. Contact zones should be marked in the same way as on the boom. Electronic contact areas can be used. The obstacle must be stable and the surface must be non-slip. Anti-slip rails are not permitted on this obstacle. The swing should be properly balanced (should not bend over too fast or too slow) and allow small dogs to lower them without problems. Check: The swing should be lowered approximately 2 seconds after a 1 kg weight is placed in the center of the lower contact area of the obstacle. If this does not happen, they need to be adjusted. The swing axis should be located no more than 10 cm from the upper surface of the ladder.
3.3.7. Slide Consists of two slopes, set in the shape of the letter "A". The width of each slope: in the upper part at least 90 cm, in the lower part it can increase up to 115 cm. The ridge should be located at a height of 170 cm from the ground. The length of ladders should be between 265 and 275 cm. The surface of the obstacle should be non-slip. Each slope of the slide must have anti-slip slats installed at equal distances from each other (approximately every 25 cm), but not less than 10 cm from the beginning of the contact zone. These slats should be 20 mm wide. and thickness - 5 - 10 mm. and should not have sharp edges. The bottom 1.06 m of each slope should be painted a different color (the sides of the slopes are also painted) to indicate contact areas. The ridge should not pose any danger to the dog and should be closed if necessary. The support elements of the slide must not prevent the tunnel from being safely placed under the slide.
3.3.8. Slalom Number of racks: 12. Slalom racks must be rigid and have a diameter of 3-5 cm. Height of racks - 100 - 120 cm, distance between racks - 60 cm. The racks should not be made of metal (it is recommended to use wood or safe synthetic materials ). The slalom base must not be thicker than 8 mm. and wider than 8 cm. The legs of the base should not be in the path of the dog in the normal slalom sequence.
3.3.9. Rigid tunnel Tunnel diameter 60 cm, length: 3-6 m. The tunnel must be flexible enough to form one or two bends.
3.3.10. Soft tunnel Consists of two parts: rigid entrance and exit from soft material. The hard entrance has a depth of 90 cm, a height of 60 cm, and a width of 60-65 cm. The exit from the tunnel is made of soft material, has a length of 250 - 300 cm and a diameter of 60 - 65 cm. on the ground, the fasteners should be spaced no more than 50 cm from each other in order to provide free exit from the tunnel for a dog of any size. The hard entrance floor must be non-slip. The entrance to the tunnel must be secured. The front edge of the entrance must be covered with a protective material.
3.3.11. Tire Hole diameter: 45 - 60 cm Height of the center of the hole above the ground: L: 80 cm, M and S: 55 cm The base of this obstacle must have a length of approximately 1.5 times the height measured from the floor to the top edge of the tire in category L The width of the frame must not exceed 150 cm. The distance between the inner edge of the side post and the outer edge of the tire must be at least 15 cm. It is not allowed to use light materials, the obstacle must be strong and stable. The diameter of the busbar opening must be 45 - 60 cm. The busbar width must be at least 8 cm and not more than 18 cm. A split bus can also be used. The height of the tire must be adjustable (with chains or ropes), fixed or rigid attachment is not allowed. For safety reasons, the bottom half of the tire must be filled or covered.
3.3.12. Long jump Consists of 2 - 5 elements. The total length is: L: 1.20 - 1.50 m (4 - 5 elements) M: 70 - 90 cm (3 - 4 elements) S: 40 - 50 cm (2 elements) Obstacle width: 1.20 m. The long jump elements are placed in ascending order. The lowest in front is 15 cm high.The height of the tallest element is 28 cm. The depth of each element is 15 cm. Corner posts, with a minimum height of 120 m, should be placed in all 4 corners of the long jump attached to none of the elements). If necessary, the top ends of the posts should be covered to protect the dog and the handler. The corner posts are not considered part of the obstacle, they only represent the obstacle.
3.3.13. Start and Finish Gates The start and finish lines must be within 100 cm of the first and last hurdle. The distance between the posts of the start and finish lines is equal to the length of the barrier crossbar plus 50 cm on each side. If the dog runs past the first obstacle, it is counted as "refusal to perform the exercise", and the time is recorded manually when the dog crosses the start line. At the start and finish, it is necessary to leave enough space (at least 6 m.) For the calm position of the dog.
4.1. Rules for the drawing of lots Only those conductors, whose applications are accepted by the organizing committee of the competition, take part in the drawing of lots. The draw is made by the organizing committee at the end of accepting applications in the presence of team representatives, before the start of the competition (no later than 1 hour before the start) or in absentia, no later than 1 day before the start of the competition.
4.2. Development of the course The layout of the course is entirely determined by the decision of the Chief Judge, while the change in the position of the dog relative to the handler when moving along the course must be changed at least twice. Before the start of the competition, the referee must inspect all the obstacles at his disposal and, provided that they meet the necessary standards, transfer the route scheme to the stewards who establish the course. The referee checks the course and measures its length accurately. When designing a course, strive to strike the right balance between control of the dog, avoiding obstacles and the speed at which the dog travels the course. It is recommended to change course layouts and obstacle positions frequently to avoid the formation of any automaticity in the dogs. The judge must position the obstacles in such a way as to exclude the possibility of the dog leaving the ring due to the proximity of the latter to the boundaries of the ring. Slalom and bus can be overcome only once during one route. The first and last obstacle on the track must be a barrier. The first obstacle must necessarily be a single barrier. The double hurdle, splint and long jump must always be placed in a direct approach from the previous obstacle. For safety reasons the wall / viaduct must be positioned on the course so that the dog cannot drop the sidestand in the direction of the jump. Sharp turns on the wall / viaduct should be avoided. Rigid tunnel can only be bent in one direction, S-shaped installation is not allowed. A tunnel less than 5 m long can be bent no more than 90 degrees.
4.3. Beginning of the competition Warm-up of the conductors with dogs on the track is prohibited, but the conductors are given the opportunity to walk along the track without dogs before the start of the race. Before the race, the Chief Judge instructs the participants, in which he explains to them the essence of the competition, reports the control time, maximum time, how the results of the races will be evaluated and reminds them of the rules. By the decision of the Chief Judge, a control measurement of the growth of dogs can be made.
4.4. Determination of the control time (TC) The control time is determined based on the speed selected for the given track in meters per second. The choice of speed depends on the level of the competition, the level of difficulty of the track and the quality of the surface on which the races are held. CV (in seconds) is determined by dividing the path length by the selected speed (in m / s). The approximate boundaries of the selected speed for tracks of different difficulty levels are: A1 program tracks: agility - 2.5 - 3.7 m / s jumping - 3.0 - 4.0 m / s A2 program tracks: agility - 3.5 - 4 , 3 m / s jumping - 4.0 - 5.0 m / s of the A3 program track: agility - 4.0 - 5.5 m / s jumping - 4.0 - 6.0 m / s For example: Track length 160 m., the selected speed is 4.0 m / s. CV is 40 seconds (160: 4.0).
4.5. Determining the maximum time (MV) The maximum time must not be less than 1.5xKB (for A1 program) or more than 2xKB (for A2 and A3 programs).
4.6. Opening race Before the start of the official race, but after determining the CV, a test race of the handler is held with an "opening dog" that does not take part in the competition. Based on the results of the test run, the Chief Judge can correct the CV, and in exceptional cases ask to repeat the test run.
4.7. Permitted, prohibited actions The duties of the handler begin the moment he enters the competition area and end after the awards ceremony. The handler must follow the rules and directions. He must behave with dignity and be dressed appropriately. It is forbidden to punish the dog.
4.8. Overrun If the destruction of the course has occurred for reasons beyond the handler's control - for example, the crossbar of the barrier is blown off by the wind or the fabric of the soft tunnel is wrapped up - the referee can stop the handler and, when the obstacle is restored, the sports couple must start the race from the beginning. All penalty points awarded prior to the stop remain in effect. Until the stopping point, new penalties are not charged, but the judge has the right to fine the pair if he sees that the handler is not making enough effort to pass the course correctly. The normal penalty procedure resumes only after the point where the race was originally stopped.
To supervise the work of the judges, a panel of judges of the competition is formed, consisting of the Chief Judge, Chief Secretary, timekeepers, stewards and judges on the contact zones.
5.1 Requirements for judges A judge appointed to work in a competition must have a category corresponding to the status of the competition. The judge cannot work in the competitions if they are declared: dogs, which are in his full or partial ownership or rented by him; dogs owned or rented by people living with the competition judge; dogs that are entered in the competition by people living together with the judge of the competition. A judge cannot take part in competitions as a guide if he is judging them. It is forbidden to get to the competitions where he judges with the participants. It is forbidden to communicate with any participant, to be in his house or on his content until the end of the event. The judge is not allowed to look at the scoresheet before or during judging.
5.2. The rights and obligations of judges 5.2.1. Chief Judge of the Competition The Chief Judge has full judicial power in the competition and has the right to make any decisions in accordance with these Rules. When discussing decisions with members of the panel of judges, the final word remains with the Chief Judge. The Chief Justice's decision is final and not subject to appeal. The head judge is responsible for the organization of judging and the quality of the work of the entire panel of judges. The chief referee is obliged to: hold a meeting with the panel of judges and representatives of the teams / guides, bring to the attention of all members of the panel of judges and representatives of the teams / conductors the schedule of the competition and other necessary information, arrange the stewards in the areas and instruct them; check the venue of the competition for compliance with its requirements of the Rules and safety standards, check the availability of the necessary inventory and equipment; resolve all controversial issues on the interpretation of the Rules and regulations on competitions, consider all submitted applications and protests and make decisions on them on the basis of these Rules; Immediately suspend from work stewards and / or secretaries who do not cope with their duties; together with the Chief Secretary of the competition, prepare a report on the competition. The Chief Judge has the right to: postpone the start of the competition if the venue does not meet the requirements of the Rules or safety standards, informing the organizers of the competition, to eliminate the identified deficiencies; to announce a break in the competition in case of unfavorable meteorological conditions; disqualify for the duration of the competition conductors, representatives and coaches on the grounds provided for in these Rules.
5.2.2. Chief secretary The Chief Secretary of the competition is subordinate to the Chief Judge of the competition and supervises the work of the secretariat of the competition in terms of drawing up the refereeing protocols (score sheets) and recording the results of the participants' performances in them. The number of secretaries working in the secretariat of the competition is determined based on the scale of the competition and the number of participants declared, but should not be less than 3 people. The chief secretary is responsible for the correct processing of protocols, calculating penalty points and determining the places of individual participants and teams and awarding the winners and prize-winners of the competition. The chief secretary is obliged: to prepare the documentation and forms necessary for the competition, to ensure the issuance of the blank documentation to the judges at the precincts; before the start of the competition, instruct the secretaries, distribute responsibilities between them, control their work; to draw lots of participants and ensure the registration of start protocols; on the basis of the incoming protocols (score sheets), ensure the preparation of summary protocols and the determination of the results of the competition, check the correctness of filling in the incoming protocols; organize the work of the secretariat so that the results of speeches are processed accurately, correctly and announced promptly, without delays; to ensure the summing up of the results of the competition, preparation of materials for the award ceremony of the winners (diplomas, medals, prizes, etc.); immediately report to the Chief Judge on the received protests and applications.
5.2.3. Referee-starter Referee-starter is obliged: before the start of the competition to receive the necessary documentation and equipment; together with the timekeeper, check the performance of the electronic start-finish system and monitor its operation throughout the entire period of the competition. before the start of the competition, check the start and finish markings , and in case of non-compliance with the requirements of the Rules, report this to the Chief Referee and, together with officials, take measures to eliminate the deficiencies; before each start, make sure that the timekeepers are ready and make sure that the stewards have restored the track; monitor the correct position of the handler and his dog at the start; control that the start of the conductor occurs not earlier than the start signal; at the end of the competition, hand over the received inventory.
5.2.4. Judge Timekeeper The panel of judges must include at least two Judge Timekeepers. The referee-timekeeper is obliged: before the start of the competition to receive the necessary documentation and equipment; check the received stopwatches (chronometers) and the operability of other equipment and, in case of their malfunction, report this to the Chief Judge; together with the starter judge, check the performance of the electronic start-finish system and monitor its operation throughout the entire period of the competition. before the start of the competition, check the finish markings and, if the markings do not comply with the requirements of the Rules, report this to the Chief Referee and, together with the officials, take measures to eliminate the deficiencies; instruct the subordinate assistants on the procedure for determining the time and drawing up the protocols, control the work of the assistants and the correctness of entering the timing results into the protocol; ensure the demonstration of the timing results in the presence of open refereeing cards (scoreboards); in the course of the competition, coordinate their actions with the starter judge; ensure the correct execution and timely submission of the timing protocols to the competition secretariat; at the end of the competition, hand over the received inventory. The timekeeper judge must know that: the stopwatch must be turned on: - at the moment when the dog jumps the starting barrier - at the moment when the dog passes under the starting barrier - at the moment when the dog crosses the starting line to the left or right of the barrier; the stopwatch cannot be stopped before the dog has crossed the finish line (unless the dog is off the track); the stopwatch stops when the dog crosses the last hurdle correctly. This means that the dog is jumping from the correct side (for timing, it does not matter if the bar is knocked down, this is only a mistake). The race is not over, and time does not stop if the dog passes under the last hurdle or goes around it on the right or left side; the time must be transmitted to the secretary recording the results, with an accuracy of one hundredth of a second; if the dog exceeds the time limit, the timekeeper blows the whistle; time must be recorded in the same position at the start and at the finish for each dog; you can reset the time from the stopwatch only after making sure that the time is recorded correctly (show the chronometer to the secretary); the results of manual timing are taken into account in the event of an error or failure of the electronic timing system.
5.2.5. Judge with the participants The judge with the participants is obliged to: provide communication between the guides and the judges; before the start of the competition (stage of the competition), obtain from the Chief Secretary the starting protocol of the competition, as well as other documentation and inventory; before the start of the competition, check the pre-start area for compliance with the Rules and, if a discrepancy is found, report this to the Chief Referee, and then, together with representatives of the organizer, take measures to eliminate the deficiencies; if there are subordinate judges and assistants, instruct them and assign responsibilities; if the height of the dog does not correspond to that allowed for the given height category, report this to the Chief Judge and not allow the handler to start; inform the participants of the competition schedule, the start time of the competition, changes in the competition schedule, inform the conductors about the decisions of the competition organizer and the Chief Judge related to the participants; ensure that participants are familiar with the layout of obstacles; control the timely arrival of handlers with dogs to the pre-start area; release conductors to the start in strict accordance with the start protocol; without delay, give a signal to call the next participant, and if the conductor does not appear within two minutes from the moment of his call to the pre-start zone, bring the next participant to the start; check the equipment of handlers and dogs for compliance with the Rules; if the handler's equipment and / or the dog's equipment does not comply with the Competition Rules, inform the handler about the need to eliminate this discrepancy and not allow the handler to start until the deficiencies are eliminated; if the conductor does not eliminate the equipment discrepancies with the Competition Rules within two minutes, bring the next participant to the start; keep a record of conductors admitted to the start and who did not appear at the start; timely submit the start protocol with your notes to the secretariat; at the end of the competition, hand over the received inventory.
5.2.6. Stewards The panel of judges must include at least two stewards. The steward is obliged: before the start of the competition (stage of the competition) to receive the route scheme from the Chief Secretary; place obstacles on the track, in accordance with the instructions of the Chief Referee; before the start of the competition, be instructed by the Chief Judge and be assigned to your area of the ring; after each passage of the “soft tunnel” obstacle by the dog, straighten the exit from this obstacle; check the condition of the detachable bus after each run; restore damaged / destroyed obstacles after each race of a sports pair; keep track of the height of the barriers, which should be the same for all dogs; reinstall the track at the direction of the Chief Judge.
5.2.7. Referee on the contact areas To monitor the correct passage of contact obstacles at major events, an additional judge on the contact areas is used, whose opinion is taken into account when calculating penalty points. The judge at the contact areas is obliged: before the start of the competition to receive the necessary documentation and equipment; on the instructions of the Chief Judge, control no more than one zone at each of the zone obstacles; clearly monitor the correct position of the dog, at the moment it is in the appropriate zones on contact obstacles; immediately give a sign by raising his hand to the head referee, if it is necessary to charge a fine for incorrectly passing the contact zones on obstacles.
6.1. General provisions
The handler enters the ring and leaves the dog (sitting, lying or standing) outside the starting line. If the dog is removed on a leash, the leash and collar are removed. During the race, the handler is not allowed to have anything in his hands. The conductor can take any place on the track. The handler starts working with the dog after the signal. Time is recorded at the moment the dog crosses the start line. During the race, a variety of commands and signals are allowed. The handler must ensure that the dog overcomes obstacles in the correct sequence without touching the dog or the obstacles. The handler must not cross, walk under or over obstacles. The race ends and time stops when the dog crosses the finish line. The handler takes the dog on a leash and leaves the ring.
7.1. General provisions
The purpose of the race is to allow a sports couple to complete the course correctly and during the CV.
In the allocation of seats, the dog with the lower total number of penalty points (penalty on the course + penalty for exceeding the CV) gains precedence. If the time to overcome the track for two or more sports couples is the same, preference is given to the couple that received fewer penalty points for errors on the track (excluding penalties for exceeding the CV). The course time is taken into account only when the number of penalty points is the same. If it happens that the total number of penalty points (track penalty + time penalty) is exactly the same, the judge may order a repeat race for dogs with the same results. A dog that has received a penalty for stopping on the track should not be fined again until it takes at least one more step.
7.2. Penalty points
The agility discipline has the following types of penalty points: penalty points for exceeding CV; penalty points for mistakes when overcoming an obstacle.
7.2.1. Penalty points for exceeding CV
The amount of the penalty is determined by the time the CV is exceeded with an accuracy of one hundredth of a second. For example, the CV was exceeded by 0.32 sec. - the penalty will be 0.32 points.
7.2.2. Penalty points for mistakes when overcoming an obstacle
5 penalty points are awarded for each mistake, including: for each obstacle knocked down (counted if any part of any obstacle has fallen); for the conductor's passage between the posts of the starting or finishing alignment (the countdown also begins from the moment when the conductor crossed the starting line); for the handler unintentionally touching a dog or an obstacle, if this entailed an advantage when passing the route (each such case is fined); for deliberately touching an obstacle (each such case is fined); on the agility track - no touching on the entrance and similar contact area (boom, slide, swing) with at least one paw or part of it (each such case is penalized); refusal to overcome an obstacle (detailed explanations in clause 7.2.3).
7.2.3. Refusal to overcome obstacles
A refusal is valid in the following cases: if the dog stops in front of an obstacle or on the track; if the dog leaves the obstacle (starting and not completing its overcoming) or crosses the obstacle line with any part of the body, jumps between the tire and its frame or steps through the long jump or on its surface; if the dog stuck its head or put its paw into the tunnel and came back. Refusals must be corrected, otherwise the dog will be removed from the track. The same goes for slalom where every bug must be fixed.
7.3. Features of judging some obstacles
7.3.1. Table
The dog must remain on the table for 5 seconds, while it can be in any position or change it. The countdown starts as soon as the dog is on the table. If the dog jumps off the table before the end of the countdown and the signal from the judge, it is penalized (5 penalty points) and must return to the table, after which the countdown starts again. If this is not done, the dog is removed from the track after overcoming the next obstacle. A dog can jump on the table from three sides: A, B and C. If the dog ran past the table and jumped on it from the D side, it is rejected (5 penalty points), but it is not removed from the track for overcoming an obstacle on the other side.
If the dog slides off the table, it will receive an error (5 penalty points) and must return to the table (from either side), after which the countdown is restarted. If the dog runs under the table, it is awarded a refusal (5 penalty points). The conductor who started the electronic timer is removed from the track.
7.3.2. Overcoming contact obstacles
The judge should focus on the contact area to see if the dog has touched it. This method is preferable to concentrating on the dog, when you can skip touching the area with the hind paw when the dog leaves the obstacle; When overcoming a boom and a slide, a dog that has jumped off an obstacle before it touches the companionway with all four paws is awarded a refusal (5 points). It is considered that the dog left the obstacle at the moment when all 4 legs touched the ground. No penalties will be awarded if the dog stops, moves back, turns or moves in the wrong direction while on an obstacle. However, she must complete the obstacle correctly. The dog can stop on the zone even if it is partly on the ground and partly on an obstacle. If the dog has already left the obstacle, i.e. touches the ground with all 4 paws, it will be removed if the paw touches the obstacle again. To monitor the correct passage of contact obstacles at major events, a second referee should work, his opinion is taken into account when calculating penalty points.
7.3.3. Swing
A dog that jumps off an obstacle before it has passed the central axis of rotation with all four paws will receive a refusal (5 points). The swing must touch the ground before the dog leaves the obstacle (i.e. when all four legs stop touching the swing), otherwise 5 penalty points are awarded.
7.3.4. Slalom
When passing slalom, the first obstacle stance must be to the left of the dog, the second to the right of the dog, and so on. For each incorrect entry to the dog slalom a refusal is counted (5 points). Further errors are punished only once, the error counts (5 penalty points). Slalom passing in the opposite direction (more than 2 ranges) results in removal. The obstacle must be overcome correctly before overcoming the next obstacle, otherwise the dog is removed from the track at the next obstacle.
7.3.5. Long jump
Refusal (5 points penalty) is valid in the following cases: if the dog has passed an obstacle; ran past him; entered it from the side or jumped diagonally and did not completely overcome the obstacle. If the dog moves or knocks down one of the elements of the long jump, or touches the surface between the elements with one or more paws, a fault is awarded to it (penalty 5 points). Accidental touching of an element is not penalized. Neither the dog nor the handler will be penalized for touching or knocking down the corner posts, even if this would cause one of the long jump elements to fall.
7.3.6. Double barrier
Same as single.
7.3.7. Connector bus
If the tire opens and the dog refuses to overcome the obstacle, it must be removed. If the tire opens when the dog passes it, a penalty of 5 points will be charged.
7.4. Grounds for withdrawal from the track
The grounds for withdrawal from the competition are: exceeding the maximum time (MV); three refusals; violation of the sequence of overcoming obstacles; skipping an obstacle; overcoming obstacles in the opposite direction; the dog or handler disturbs the position of the obstacle in such a way that it is no longer possible to overcome it correctly; the guide himself overcomes the obstacle, jumps over or passes under it; the conductor himself starts the electronic timer on the table, if a table with an electronic timer is used; the presence of any object in the hands of the conductor; the return of the dog to the start after it has crossed the start line (unless requested by the judge); the dog is wearing a collar; stopping on the track due to the unauthorized termination of work by the conductor (unless requested by the judge); the dog has left the ring or is no longer under the handler's control; the dog defecates in the ring; the dog constantly bites the handler; the start of the race before the judge gives the start signal. Removal from the track means that the sports couple must leave the ring as soon as possible, unless otherwise decided by the referee. The referee must clearly indicate the withdrawal (whistle, etc.).
7.5. The ratio of points and quality assessment
The following qualifications are awarded: total fine from 0 to 5.99 points - excellent; total fine from 6 to 15.99 points - very good; total fine from 16 to 25.99 points - good; a cumulative penalty of more than 26 penalty points - no assessment. The term "total penalty" means: the sum of all penalty points for mistakes when passing obstacles plus time penalty points.
7.6. Summing up
When determining the occupied places, the following is taken into account: 1) total penalty (penalty on the track + penalty in time); 2) if several dogs have the same total number of penalty points, the dog with the lowest penalty on the track is the first; 3) if several dogs have the same total number of penalty points and the track penalty, the fastest dog will be the first. Example: CV = 60 seconds.
Sample Table for Summarizing
| Start number | Penalty on the track | Time | Time penalty | Amount of penalties | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 5 | 58,71 | 0,00 | 5.00 | 3 |
| 12 | 0 | 65,00 | 5.00 | 5.00 | 1 |
| 18 | 5 | 57.25 | 0,00 | 5.00 | 2 |
| 4 | 0 | 68.32 | 8.32 | 8.32 | 4 |
| 15 | 10 | 59,17 | 0,00 | 10,00 | 6 |
| 2 | 5 | 65,00 | 5.00 | 10,00 | 5 |
Results obtained in official competitions must be entered in the workbook. Based on the results of official competitions, a temporary working certificate is issued.
7.7. Assigning titles in competitions
7.7.1. The title "Champion of Russia in working qualities in the discipline of agility" The title "Champion of Russia in working qualities in the discipline of agility" at the competition "Championship of Russia RKF in agility" is awarded in each height category, to the dogs that took first place in their category, regardless of whether whether they have a pedigree recognized by the RKF / FCI or not. The title is given to the dogs that took first place in their category according to the results of passing two tracks: agility and jumping, while the amount of fines should be zero.
7.7.2. The title "Champion of the RKF in agility discipline" The title "Champion of the RKF in performance in the discipline of agility" in the competition "Championship of RKF in agility" is awarded in each height category to the dogs that took first place in their category based on the results of passing two tracks: agility and jumping , while the sum of penalties should be equal to zero. The title is given to dogs with a pedigree recognized by the RKF / FCI.
7.7.3. CACAg Titles (CACIAg) In CACAg (CACIAg) Certification Events, the title is awarded to the best dog on the agility track, with zero penalties. Only dogs with a pedigree recognized by the RKF / FCI can apply for the CACAg (CACIAg) titles.
The complaint must be written by the person filing it and must be signed by the complainant and two witnesses. The complaint should be addressed to the management of the organization conducting the competition. Video filming is not considered as evidence of the illegality of the judge's decision in the assignment of marks. Any criticism of the judge's assessment may result in an order to leave the venue, as well as disciplinary action. In justified cases, related not to the score given, but to the violation of the rules by the judge, the complaint is accepted within 8 days after the end of the competition. A written complaint must be communicated through the Chief Secretary of the Competition to the organization hosting the event and to the College of Sports Judges. Acceptance of the complaint does not lead to a revision of the judge's assessment. The decision on the complaint is made by the RKF Discipline Commission, which can refer it to the FCI Discipline Commission, the conclusion of which will be the decision of the last instance.
The judge may remove the handler from the competition if he or she does not follow the rules or behaves inappropriately. The referee's decision is final and cannot be disputed by the handler. If a handler is disqualified for unsportsmanlike behavior or other violation of the Competition Rules, who competes with several dogs (including in different classes), he cannot continue to compete with any of the dogs. The results obtained by him in these competitions with all his dogs will be canceled. If a dog at any time, even after completing the exercises, tries to bite, attacks or tries to attack a person or a dog, it is withdrawn from the competition. All points earned by a sports couple are reset to zero, even if they have already finished their performance. In a two-day race, the disqualification is valid for both days, so the dog cannot take part in the races. In this case, the handler may continue to compete with another dog, if it is also entered for this competition.
Contact obstacles
Jumping Obstacles
Other obstacles
Internal-style working certificate. Required documents. To obtain a working certificate of an internal sample in agility, it is necessary to provide: a temporary certificate of the RKF in agility from an official competition with a completed qualification, a copy of the pedigree of an RKF dog of an internal or international standard or issued by an organization recognized by the FCI, Requirements for the organization of competitions. An internal working certificate can be obtained only based on the results of competitions of any rank included in the schedule of the RKF competitions and the report of which has been submitted to the RKF. Qualification requirements. For a certificate of any difficulty class, a dog must receive one of the qualification marks based on the results of passing the agility track: - excellent - total penalty from 0 to 5.99 points; - very good - total penalty from 6 to 15.99 points; - good - total penalty from 16 to 25.99 points.
Other requirements. Age restrictions: For A-1 certificate: 15 months; For certificates A-2 and A-3: 18 months. The age of the dog is determined on the day of the competition. Breed restrictions: A dog of any breed or mongrel dog can get the certificate. If the dog does not have a pedigree recognized by the RKF or FCI, then the breed of the dog is not indicated in the certificate. A stamp or a chip is required.
The procedure for issuing a certificate by degrees of difficulty It is possible to issue a permanent certificate for a more complex level if you have a permanent certificate of the previous level, a copy of which is attached to the package of documents, or a copy of the workbook, which contains information about the qualifications completed or the original temporary a certificate with the obtained qualifications for the previous level.
1.1. These rules were developed on the basis of the rules adopted on November 13, 2015 by the General Assembly of the Federation Cynologique Internationale in Zagreb.
These rules come into force on January 1, 2017.
1.2. FLIBALL is a discipline in which two teams compete against each other in a relay race. Each team consists of 4 pairs (dog and human) and two possible spare pairs. In each race, two teams compete with each other, in which each dog must run its own stage: overcome 4 barriers without the help of a guide, take the ball from the flybox (box) and return through the same 4 barriers with the ball in its teeth. If the dog makes a mistake, he must re-run. The team, all of whose dogs have run without errors before the other, is the winner of this race.
1.3. MATCH Definitions - An event where teams compete using approved rules and other regulations. RACE is a race in which two teams compete against each other. It starts when the previous team left the ring and ends when that team left the ring. Each race (race) consists of several attempts. TRY is the period of time during which four dogs run from the start to the final whistle of the judge. If it is necessary to perform a dash of any attempt, this will be considered the same attempt. CROSSING - repeated overcoming of a distance by a dog that has made a mistake. The crossover is carried out after the dogs have passed all their stages. If several dogs have to dash, they do it in order of priority. STAGE - passing the track with one dog. The RING is the place where flyball competitions take place. The ring includes entry and exit areas, restraining structures, lines including required distances and spacing between dog lanes, and so on. IMPROVEMENT is the term used when a team in a competition runs in less than the time stated for the division in which it is competing. FLYBOX (BOXING) - a device for throwing balls. FALSE START - the case when the first dog crosses the start line before the traffic light or the judge's signal. CHANGE ERROR - A type of error where the starting dog crosses the start line before the returning dog crosses that line. ELECTRONIC JUDGING SYSTEM - an electronic device that is used for judging competitions (Appendix 1).
2.1. Dog rules
2.1.1. Breed restrictions The discipline is open to dogs of all breeds and mongrel dogs.
2.1.2. Age of Dogs Dogs participating in the competition must be at least 15 months old on the day of the competition.
2.1.3. Veterinary Requirements Every dog must be microchipped or branded. Cannot be allowed to participate in competitions or should be removed: a) insecure, fearful dogs avoiding humans; b) nervous, aggressive, fear-biting dogs. Sick animals or animals with signs of contagious diseases are not allowed to participate. Bitches are not allowed to participate 4 weeks before the expected birth and earlier than 8 weeks after whelping before the date of the event. Bitches in heat are not allowed to compete and may not be near the venue. By submitting a dog to a competition, the handler confirms that the animal is healthy, in good condition and can take part in the competition. The team captain must ensure that the requirements of clause 2.1.3 are fully complied with.
2.1.4. Equipment for dogs Only a soft collar and / or harness can be worn on a dog. Any electronic devices, string or electric collars, as well as other devices that correct the dog's behavior (for example, halters) are prohibited. Dummies of any electronic or mechanical devices attached to the dog's body are also prohibited. This rule applies throughout the entire territory of the event from the moment of its start to its end. An elastic bandage on the dog's paws can be used.
2.2. Commands
2.2.1. Composition of the team The full composition of the team: four dogs and their four handlers, the loader - the helper, inserting the balls into the flybox, two reserve (reserve) dogs, the coach (representative of the team), assistants (help, picking up the balls, etc.). One dog can only be included in one team. One handler may only take part with one dog in one competition.
2.2.2. Team uniform The entire team in the competition must be dressed in a uniform pattern. The uniform is understood as sportswear of the same cut and color. At the competitions, the conductors must wear sports shoes.
2.2.3. Team passport A team participating in the competition must have a team passport (Appendix 6), and each dog must have a qualification book with an attached measurement card (Appendix 5), which will reflect the height of the barriers.
3.1. Ring markings The venue for the competition must be prepared in accordance with the requirements of these rules. The site must be in good condition so that there is no risk of injury to either the dog or the handler. Each ring must be fenced off. A fence between the two paths is not allowed.
3.2. Ring markings All measurements were initially made in inches, then converted to metric system with an accuracy of hundredths (Appendix 2): the distance from the start line to the flybox is 15.55 meters; distance from the start to the first hurdle - 1.83 m; distance between two successive barriers - 3.05 m; the distance from the last hurdle to the flybox is 4.57 m. When marking the ring, the lanes for both teams must be parallel and have the same length. The distance between the tracks should be between 4 and 6 meters, the recommended distance is 5 meters. The surface of the ring must be safe and not slippery. For surfaces other than grass or sand, the organizers are obliged to provide special paths (mats). The start area before the start of the start line is compulsory and must be at least 15.55 meters in length. Behind each flybox, an area of protective barriers with a height of at least 60 cm must be organized.The distance from the flybox to the line of barriers should be at least 1.52 m. Barriers are necessary so that the balls do not roll too far, but these barriers should not close the view to spectators or judges.
3.3. Equipment
3.3.1. Barriers The organizer must provide for each lane a set of 4 barriers, as well as spare barriers. The outer sides of the side posts of the barriers must have a different color corresponding to the color of the track (preferably red and blue), the inner side of the barriers must be white. Each barrier has an internal width of 61 cm (maximum deflection is 1 cm) and side posts from 60 to 90 cm in height. Each barrier may have a protective layer on top to keep the dog safe from injury. All barriers must be designed so that the height can be adjusted in 2.5 cm increments. The minimum height of the barrier is 17.5 cm, the maximum is 35 cm. The height of the dog barrier is determined by the length of the dog's ulna, in accordance with Table 1 ( see item 4.2.3). The height of the team barriers is determined by the lowest height for the dog in the team. The height of the barrier is measured with a protective layer that may be on top. When checking the height of the barrier, it must be on a level surface. Please allow 0.5cm error of measurement.
3.3.2. Flybox An approximate flybox design is given in Appendix 4. Each team must provide its own flybox. It must be in good condition and safe to use. At the request of the team, the Organizer can provide its own flybox. The flybox must be equipped with a special mechanism. When pressed, the ball must fly freely at a distance of at least 60 cm in the direction of the start line. The flybox must not exceed the following dimensions: 77x67x46 cm (length x width x height). An increase in the size of the platform for the loader is possible. Supports are allowed, but they must not raise the box more than 1.25 cm. Sharp corners and protrusions on the front of the box, which could damage the dog, are not allowed. If the box is dangerous, the referee may decide not to use it.
3.3.3. Balls All balls must have the same properties as tennis balls (roll and bounce).
4.1. Obligations of the organizer Each organizer is obliged to: appoint a person responsible for the event. The main task of the responsible person is to monitor compliance with the rules before, during and after the event; determine the total number of races; draw up a race schedule; to form a panel of judges from judges and trainees; invite competent ring staff and secretariat.
4.2. General rules of the competition
4.2.1. Registration for competitions
All applications must be submitted in writing or electronically to the organizing committee before the end date of the entry. The organizing committee sends a confirmation to each team with instructions and information about the participants and the time of the overcharge. The entry fee (participation fee) is set by the organizing club. The entry fee must be clearly indicated in the competition regulations and in the registration form. After a team has submitted an application, they must pay the entry fee.
4.2.2. Divisional classification At registration, each team must indicate its control time (speed indicator). The teams are allocated by the secretary to the divisions (groups) according to the declared control time. The competition secretariat must ensure that teams are split correctly and run in their respective divisions.
4.2.3. Measuring dogs The length of the ulna is measured as follows: the length of the ulna is measured from the elbow to the pisiform bone (bony protrusion just above the wrist), while the angle of the metacarpus should be 90 degrees. During the measurement, only one handler with a dog may be in the measurement area. Measurements must be entered in the measurement card (Appendix 5) attached to the dog's qualification book. If the dog does not have a qualification book, the organizer of the competition is obliged to issue the dog with a qualification book with an attached card. If at the competition, measurements are not carried out by judges certified by the RKF Sports Committee, then the measurements are made by the chief judge of the competition and enter them into the measurement card. In this case, at the next competitions, this dog can be re-measured by another judge with the obligatory entry of new results into the measurement card. If measurements made by two different judges do not allow to unambiguously determine the height of the barrier for a given dog, it is necessary to make a measurement at the third judge. Until the final official measurement, the dog jumps the height of the hurdle, which was determined by at least two judges. The final official measurement is the measurement at the Russian RKF Cup (KR RKF) or the Russian RKF Championship (CHR RKF).
A dog that has a measurement at the CR RKF or KR RKF does not need additional measurements and performs in the category indicated in its card in the column “Final measurement”.
If the dog cannot be measured by the judge, does not have two coinciding measurements and does not have a mark in the "Final Mea
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