About The Canadian Agility Team

 

(CAT – yes we recognize the irony) is a non-profit organization, under the umbrella of the Canadian Kennel Club (CKC) and the Canadian Animal Pedigree Act. The CAT represents Canada at the Federation Cynologique Internationale (FCI) World Dog Agility Championships.

 

Mission Statement

To promote and preserve agility and the purebred dog through teamwork and sportsmanship by encouraging and providing the Canadian agility enthusiast an opportunity to participate in International competition.

 

CAT Vision

The Canadian Team will gain knowledge and experience raising the level of competition, awareness and growth of agility in Canada. Our team will reward hard work; commitment and training while increase foreign awareness to Canadian Agility.

 

Shared Values

  • Commitment and Teamwork

  • Volunteerism and Cooperation

  • Sportsmanship

  • Appreciation of our canine companions

  • Canadian pride and unity

  • Respect to team-mates, and fellow competitors, agility organizations, and to our country

 

CAT FAQ

 

What is the CAT?

The Canadian Kennel Club (CKC) is pleased to announce it's Canada's National Canadian Agility Team (CAT).  The CAT reflects the growth and success of agility in Canada and will be sending a team to the FCI World Championships. The  FCI World Championships represents the pinnacle of achievement for any agility enthusiast.

 

What is the FCI World Agility Championships?

The Federation Cynologique Internationale is an organization that governs and standardizes Kennel Clubs and the purebred dog around the world. The FCI World Agility Championships represents the best dogs of each country's Kennel Club in an agility competition.

 

Why was Canada invited to the FCI World Championships?  

Each Country has a primary Kennel Club that is a member of the FCI.   The  FCI  holds a World Agility Championship for their members each year.   The Canadian Kennel Club (CKC)  is not a member of the FCI, therefore, in order for Canada to attend the FCI Agility World Championship they, the CKC, had to be invited.  

 

Why is Canada entering a team in the FCI World Championships?

The goal of the CAT is to:

increase awareness of CKC agility in Canada

increase the growth of agility in Canada

increase foreign awareness to Canadian agility

to compete at an international level of competition

to promote and preserve agility and the purebred dog

to promote teamwork and sportsmanship

 

What levels of competition are available in CKC agility?

The CKC offers standard agility titles in:

Novice          - AG.N  (Agility Novice)

Intermediate  - AG.I. (Agility Intermediate)

Excellent A    - AG.X.  (Agility Excellent)

Excellent B    - AG.M.X., AG.M.X1, AG.M.X2, AG.M.X3 etc. (Agility Master Excellent)

 

JWW agility titles:

Novice          - AG.N.J.  (Agility Novice Jumper)

Intermediate  - AG.I .J. (Agility Intermediate Jumper)

Excellent A    - AG.X.J. (Agility Excellent Jumper)

Excellent B    - AG.M.X.J., AG.M.X.J1, AG.M.X.J2, AG.M.X.J3 etc. (Agility Master Excellent Jumper)

 

Agility Master Champion – AG.M.CH  (need both AG.M.X. and AG.M.X.J. titles to receive this title)

 

There is also at set of agility titles for the Selected class, same as all titles above with an “S” added at the end of the title signifying that the title was earned in the Selected Class.

 

What dogs/handler teams are eligible for the Canadian Agility Team?

Any dog with a valid Canadian Kennel Club (CKC) registration number including  Miscellaneous Class but does not include Performance Event Numbers  (PEN). Handlers must be a member of the CKC in good standing. Dog/Handler teams must participate and support CKC agility.

 

What is the CAT selection process?

The CAT committee accepts applications from interested dog/handler teams.  The applications are reviewed through a selection process which follows the guidelines set by the CAT committee and approved by the CKC.   Invitations are sent to prospective team members.   A list of possible team members is forwarded to the CKC.  The CKC has final approval of the Canadian Agility Team.

 

What are the criteria of the CAT?

Dog must be registered with the CKC

Handler must be a member in good standing with the CKC

If handler is under 19, must be accompanied by a parent at the parents expense

Dog must have international or national equivalent experience

Dog/handler must actively participate and support CKC agility

handlers will be responsible for there own expenses  not covered by sponsorship and fundraising.

dogs must have flown without any distress

dogs should be competing in the jump heights required for FCI:

mini (jumps 14") dog height : 35 cm and under

midi (jumps 18") dog height: 35 cm to 43 cm

maxi (jumps 26") dog height: 43cm and over

handlers must be team supporters and exhibit team sportsmanship

team members must attend mandatory practices

Further suggestions for this years applicants can be found here. Be sure to check it out as  there was some added recommendations for applicants to submit.

 

How can I apply for the Canadian Agility Team?

Applications for consideration for the Canadian Agility Team are available on the right side of this page. Application forms are available in doc and pdf formats.

 

How can I get involved with the CAT?

The CAT committee welcomes any support or volunteers. To make a donation or help with fundraising email us at sponsorship@canadianagilityteam.com. If you have any suggestions or can volunteer time to help the CAT send a message to lori@canadianagilityteam.com

 

How do I get more information and keep updated on the CAT's progress?

The CAT website will be updated with any new information.  The website will be linked to the CKC website. There is a CKC agility list at Yahoo that posts CKC agility related events and CAT information on the list. Click to subscribe to ckcagility

 

Who is the CAT committee?

The CAT committee is represented by:

Team Captain: Lori Pichurski

CKC Representative: Elio Furlan

Sponsorships: Linda Barton and Petra Hell

Financial Co-Ordinator:  Danielle LeVangie

Webmaster:  Crissy Llora and Carson Kong

 

Selection Committee and CKC Judges:  Case Laan, Lori Pichurski, Sandra Esford, Carole Cote, Elio Furlan

 

 

 

Download 2009 Application Forms:

 

2009 Application (doc)

2009 Application (pdf)

 

 

The CAT Selection Process:

The CAT committee, consisting of 5 members, accepts applications from interested dog/handler teams. The applications are reviewed through a selection process which follows the guidelines set by the CAT committee and approved by the CKC. Invitations are sent to prospective team members. A list of possible team members is forwarded to the CKC. The CKC has final approval of the Canadian Agility Team.

  • dogs must be CKC registered

  • handlers must be members in good standing with the CKC

  • dog must actively compete in the CKC agility program

  • dogs must have international or equivalent national experience

  • handlers will be responsible for their own expenses not covered by sponsorship and fundraising.

  • dogs must have flown (cargo) without any distress - the flight must be a minimum duration of 2 hours

  • dogs should be comfortable and competing at their FCI jump height

  • mini (jumps 14") dog height : 35 cm and under

  • midi (jumps 18") dog height: 35 cm to 43 cm

  • maxi (jumps 26") dog height: 43cm and over

  • handler must be 18 or over otherwise accompanied by a parent at the parents expense

  • handlers must support CKC agility

  • handlers must be team supporters and exhibit team sportsmanship

  • team members must actively participate in fundraising efforts

  • team members must submit training videos on a regular basis

  • team members must attend mandatory practices

 

If anyone would like the committee to evaluate a dog/handler team please  contact lori@canadianagilityteam.com 

 

 

To all Canadian Agility Team applicants:

Thank you for your interest and application for the Canadian Agility Team. Please submit the following information along with your application.

1.  A video tape/CD/DVD of the dog competing. The clips should include three standard runs and three jumpers runs. (NO gamblers, snooker or Team Relay).  The quality of the video is not important. Please include:

  • the course yardage
  • the dogs running time
  • faults
  • placement

2.  Provide stats from three recent trials.

Please include:

  • organization
  • date and location
  • classes entered
  • judge
  • Q or no and average Q rate
  • times
  • course yardage
  • placing

As a guide: YDS should be minimum: Standard round :small dogs 3.6 yds/sec, medium dogs 3.7 yds/sec, large dogs 4.1 yds/sec. Jumpers round: small dogs 4.6 yds/sec, medium dogs 4.8 yds/sec, large dogs 5.4 yds/sec

3. Obstacle times.

Please include your obstacle times. Example: (a) dog walk time: from when the dog touches the up to when the dog touches the ground on the other side, (b) weave poles: dog's nose crossing the first pole, dog's nose crossing the last pole.

4.  Please list the CKC trials (date and location) you have attended or plan on attending.

5.  It is mandatory that your dog have a rabies vaccination within twelve months of the competition and it is  recommended that a rabies titer be performed.

 

Information on Rabies Titers:

A rabies titer only has to be done once in a dogs lifetime provided that yearly updated rabies vaccinations are given. If a rabies vaccination is given, there must be a 30 day waiting period before the rabies titer is performed.

 

Lori Pichurski, Founder of CAT

 

Any further questions can be directed to lori@Canadianagilityteam.com

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