American K9 Country September

THIS TRIAL WILL BE RUN UNDER COVID PROTOCOL

• Jump Cards will NOT be Used to establish Jump Order as we usually do
• This event will run using a TIME BLOCK structure which allows the facility to limit the number of people on premise at one time.
• Ak9C will establish a running order via scheduled time blocks. This information will be emailed to competitors Thursday on or before 12pm EST as well as posted on the Run Board located at the Dock 

• • Time Blocks will be as follows
    • Block 1: 9am-11am,
    • Block 2: 11am-1pm,
    • Block 3: 2pm till Finish

• During your assigned time block, you will be able to complete a maximum of 4 splashes and 1 AR or HD, depending on what you signed up for. Your splashes will be done in rotation and not back to back.
• Competitors should arrive No-Earlier than 30 minutes prior to their scheduled block time to check in. We ask that if you arrive earlier than 30min from your scheduled Time Block that you to stay out of the Main Event Area until your scheduled time
• The Jump order will be announced throughout the day as always
• NOTE: NO DOG may jump for than 12 Distance Splash Jumps during the weekend per NADD Rules

• There will be a six-foot barrier around the admin table. We ask that you respect this barrier & only address the Admin Table from OUTSIDE this barrier.  
• Please be sure to Check In at the Admin Table prior to the START time of YOUR designated Time Block.

• Preregistration is REQUIRED
• No Day of event entries will be accepted- *This includes adding Splashes to an existing registration- If you “might” want a Splash we suggest signing up for it in advance
• NO Try-Its
• NO Practice Jump Cards

• All competitors will receive an email Invoice via SQUARE payment systems 48 hours prior to the event (once event is closed).
• INVOICES May BE PAID Online PRIOR TO CHECK-IN!
• NO Refunds (except for bitches in season or dog's injury with a Veterinary note)
• If you’d rather pay via other means, Credit Card, Check & Cash will be accepted

• There will NOT be a Food Vendor

• Exhibitors will NOT have access to The Ak9C Indoor Building
• There will be a Porto-Potty Available near the Event Area
  • Hand Sanitizer & Sanitizer will be adjacent to the Porto-Potty for you to use
  • The Porto-Potty will be disinfected by Ak9C Staff between each Time Block

• You may set up Crates & EZ Ups in the AK9C Dog Park- we have opened up the entire Park for you
• Crates & EZ Ups MUST be at least 6’ apart from other Competitors
• Exhibitors should bring Water & Shade for their dogs

• We ask that all competitors maintain at least a 6’ Social Distance from other competitors, Ak9C Staff & Judges at all times.
• Please do not touch another person, dog or property other than your own
• In accordance to the most recent CDC guidelines, Masks are Not required for vaccinated individuals. Non-vaccinated individuals should protect themselves by wearing a mask when they cannot socially distance themselves. 
• The Judge will remain in the judging area.  We ask that competitors practice 6’ Social Distancing if they need to speak to the Judge. Please do NOT approach or enter the Judging Area.
• NO AK9C Staff will hold or throw for a dog other than AK9C Staff Dogs, Please plan accordingly
• ONLY AK9C Staff will adjust the AR & Hydro Dash Rigs

• All Gates & Latches will be thoroughly sanitized between each time block of competitors.
  • Hand sanitizers &/or disinfectant wipes will be provided at the entrance and exit of the Dock. Competitors are required to use these (or their own hand sanitizers/disinfectant wipes if they prefer) prior to entering and exiting the dock.  Please use the trash receptacles provided to dispose of used wipes

• A Handler’s Meeting will be posted at the Admin Tent
• NO In-Person handler meetings will be held during the event

• You will be able to pick up your Q-Ribbons after your Time Block

• All Ribbons will be placed in the division appropriate bin

• NOTE: All ribbons and ribbon labels will be handled by one AK9C staff member who will be utilizing proper sanitizing practices prior to handling Ribbons

• All competitors will receive an email Invoice via SQUARE payment systems 48 hours prior to the event. INVOICES MAY BE PAID PRIOR TO CHECK-IN ONLINE
• NO Refunds

• • Please Note: You must pay for all pre registered splashes prior to or at time of check-in. Any splashes not paid for will be put back into the event's on-site registration availability list.

• Due to the use of a Time Block System Ak9c will NOT be holding a jump off for finals on Sunday, but instead awarding the Best Jump in each division based upon the BUBBLE!
• Awards may be picked up after the final Splash on Sunday or at the Ak9C front office later in the week
• You must compete in at least 3 splashes to be eligible for Ak9C Finals- Bubble Awards.
• The bubble goes off of your best jump of the weekend, NOT the average.