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Kim wins at Shrewsbury
Opal with her 1st and 2nd trophies and Jade with her 3rd place Success for Marie !
Both of Marie's young Border Collies, Fern & Moss, have been bringing home trophies since they started competing - Well Done Marie and here's to great things to come. Scamp Shield Winner
Well done to Tricia and Dee for winning the Scamp Shield for the most
clears in 2006.
Crufts, organised by the Kennel Club, is the greatest and best known dog show in the world and is held every year at the NEC, Birmingham. Crufts 2007 is set to be bigger and better than ever! This March, lights, cameras and lots of action will fill five halls of the NEC plus the Arena as Crufts - the world's greatest dog show - is brought to you by the Kennel Club. Congratulations also to Amanda Hampson also, she has been invited to the Medium Special Class on the Friday with her dog Minx GOOD LUCK !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
2006 Agility World Championship Amanda and Minx recently competed
as part of the British Team at the Agility World Championships which were
held in Basel, Switzerland. Although they did not compete in the Medium
Individual class they were part of the Medium Team event. This consisted
of an agility and a jumping course and Amanda was thrilled when Minx
achieved clear rounds in both of these classes. Minx was so excited she
barked her way round both of the courses and as a handler to run in a 4000
capacity stadium full of agility supporters was an incredible experience.
The cheering and encouragement from the British stand alone was enough to
raise the roof. Unfortunately an unlucky elimination by one of the other
members of the team meant that the medium team did not come away with
medals but this did not detract from the enjoyment of the event. Course walking was also a new
experience as the competitors from each event were split into groups and
each group was given exactly eight minutes to walk the course. This was
made more difficult as most handlers literally ran round the course with
elbows out knocking over any other handlers that got in their way.
Ribble Show, 24th September 2006 Puppy Pairs Success !!! -
Katie and Mandi ran their first pairs together, with Sky who is just 1½ years old and Pepsi who is 2½ years and managed to win first place. Lets hope they can keep the performance up for next year? Congratulations Katie and Mandi xxx Scott's First Show
CSJ Finalists - 23rd September 2006
Mandi & Pepsi with Amanda & Echo Both qualified to compete in the CSJ Novice Agility final Fusion Display 3rd Sept 2006 Many Thanks to all who attended. August 2006 West Lakes Success for SAS Members Despite the terrible weather Staffs Agility members did exceptionally well at the West Lakes show with three members getting first place;
“Olympia Semi Final success – congratulations to Ray & Delph on qualifying for the Large Final at Olympia in December.” July 2006
“Well done to Louise & Jake for winning Medium Starters Agility and Medium Novice Agility at Otley. Out of Starters and halfway to Senior in one day! Well done as well to Ann & Flint coming second in Medium Novice Agility at Otley and then not to be outdone winning Starters Agility at Wirral the week after.”
Tuff Stuff Graduate Agility Final – Staffs Agility had two members who qualified for the Tuff Stuff Final held at the Wirral show. Neil and Meg had qualified for the second year running whilst this was Mandi’s first final with her young dog Pepsi. Both handlers and dogs did very well with Mandi and Pepsi having a fast clear and coming third. “Congratulations to Amanda & Minx on being selected for the British Team to compete at the World Championships in Basel in October.” NEWTON HEATH TATTON 16-18th JUNE 06 There were quite a few Staffs Agility members at the Newton Heath show at Tatton Park between 16 and 18 June with several members camping. Despite the unforecast rain a very successful weekend was had by all. Click for highlights of the weekend including photos
OUT OF ELEMENTARY - MAY / JUNE 2006 Congratulations to two Staffs Agility members who have recently won out of Elementary. Neil & Meg came 2nd in Starters Agility at Waldridge Fell on 13 May and Sally & Chester came 2nd in Elementary Agility at Wyre on 10 June. SENIOR SUCCESS AT PADS SHOW - JUNE 2006 Well done to Staffs senior handlers who in a challenging Senior Jumping course at PADS on 3 June won the Large Senior Jumping (Lorraine & Ash), Medium Senior Jumping (Amanda & Minx) and Small Senior Jumping (Louise & Beattie). The other two Staffs dogs in this class Amanda’s other dog Kes and Tricia with Dee were also clear in this class. Well done as well to all of the other Staffs Agility members who were placed at PADS including Tricia & Dee who were 2nd in Senior Agility and Mandi & Pepsi who got their highest place to date, 2nd in Novice Agility. May 2006 Jade with her rosette for 6th Place in Starters Jumping at Wye.
Crufts 2006 click to see photos
Ross wins Top Dog
It has just been announced that Ross has won the Agility Eye magazine's Top Midlands ABC dog for 2005, and will be given his trophy at Crufts. Imogen and Bailey Click here for pictures from his win in the elementary jumping, and 7th in starters agility, at Myrescough. 2005 Scamp Shield Winner Announced Well done to Lorraine and Ash for winning the Scamp Shield for the most clears in 2005. Points can now be sent for 2006 and if anyone has any queries please speak to Amanda Hampson or email us Overall winner and Top Advanced 2005 - Lorraine & Ash Agility Club of the Year 2005
Clubs newest arrival Gordon & Tink's Success Club winners at Wrexham
Championship Class success!!!
Wirral Winners July 2005
Well done to Neil and Meg who qualified for and competed in their first final, Tuffstuff Graduate Novice Agility Final, at Wirral show in July. Neil advised that it was
a very good experience and gave him a taste of things to work for.
Amanda and Kes win at Tatton
Jean and Ross Win Starters Jumping Congratulations to Jean and Ross who won Starters Jumping at Wyre (June 2005) CRUFTS 2005 Amie & Jazz at Wilmslow Congratulations to Keith & Sue 2004 Winners of Agility Club League Division 4 Ray Ellerton & Delph Lorraine Walchester & Ash Clubs first Warrant New Junior Member
Thomas is 7 years old and is learning to run with his dog Tia Maria. As Tia cut her pad out walking, he has also been training with Amanda's dog Kes. He is now so keen he wants to train his puppy Pepsi when she is old enough. (but mum says it's her puppy!!) After seven weeks of training Tom entered his first show Lune Valley recently and ran both Tia and Kes in the under twelve juniors class, jumping and agility. Thomas and the dogs really enjoyed the day and had some lovely runs!! Good Luck for the future Tom !!
Barrow in Furness Show Amanda and Minx have just had a fantastic weekend at the Barrow in Furness Show, coming home with five seconds,
three thirds and the Rosa Memorial Gun Dog Trophy. As well as the above Kes got a third, four fourths, a fifth and a sixth Other highlights
Dashin' Dogs Agility Show
March 2004 Congratulations to Ray and Delph who won two events at Winslow and two events at Ribble recently.
Another Good Day for Beattie !
North Derbyshire Festival
What an Achievement ! Newton Heath 13-15th June SAS Agility Competition 2003. We are holding a small competition, for club members on Saturday 19th April, 9am to 1pm Classes will be available for Elementary, Novice and Senior Dogs. Please note: Dogs must be able to complete at least 20 obstacles including the tyre, long jump, seesaw and weaves (all off lead). Friends and family are welcome to come and watch, but we ask that none competing dog are not brought into the school on this day.
Well Done to all SAS members competing in this years Crufts : Jean Tuck's Ross was placed third in his breed class - Well Done ! Also competing in Agility were : Mini/Maxi Pairs ABC Agility Club Success for Starters at Ribble Fun was had by all at this year's Ribble Starters Show. Congratulations to Jean and Ross who won first place in Elementary Agility. For more photos of this event click on the above picture or the "Picture Gallery" link on the left.
News Archive below ............. 1st Place Dogs at Derby 27/28th July
Mud, mud - Glorious Mud !! This weekend's show at Ribble was unexpectedly cancelled at the last minute due to the state of the ground. Congratulations to Anita and Mad who got their first competition level clear round at Cranbourne.
Easter Weekend was the "Eggstravaganza" on Stratford Racecourse. 17th March 2002 Crufts March 2002
Ray does it again
Crufts March 2002 Third place for Ross !
Congratulations to Jean Tuck and Ross, who gained a rosette for 3rd in his breed class at Crufts.
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