American K9 Country June

 American K9 Country & COVID-19

• 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
• Day of event entries will be accepted if there is room. *This includes adding Splashes to an existing registration- If you “might” want a Splash we suggest signing up for it in advance
• All preregistered splashes must be paid for at check in. Once preregistration has closed you may not drop splashes.
• Try-Its will be allowed if Time Allows

• 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 injury with a Veterinary/Doctor's note)
• If you’d rather pay via other means at the admin tent:  ONLY Cash will be accepted day of 

• 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
• 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 written Handler’s Briefing will be posted at the Admin Tent
• A general In-Person handler briefing will be held at 8:55am each morning

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

• All Ribbons will be self serve; There will be a ribbon writing station available for you to use

• NOTE: Ribbons will NOT be mailed or available for pick up after the event closes on Sunday

• 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 once preregistration has closed

• • 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.

•  Ak9c will be holding a jump off for finals on Sunday. The Top 5 dogs with the longest jump in each Distance division will be invited to "Jump-Off" Sunday after the final Splash! 
• You must compete in at least 3 splashes to be eligible for Ak9C Finals..
• Prizes will be awarded after the Finals. Awards & Ribbons will NOT be MAILED!