Co-sponsors of the 2023 Winning Out Certificates

Sponsored by the Big Dog Bed Company...

Watch out youngsters, the Seniors are coming. Agility has been built on the idea that 'agility is fun' but we think it should be changed to 'agility is fun for all.' That's regardless of breed, size or age. The wonderful thing about agility is that it is not just for the youngsters and the fleet of foot. If you can steer your dog around the course, then you have a chance for a place or clear round rosette. We want to recognise those handlers who are no longer young and fleet of foot, and that's why we've started the Senior Agility League (SAL). After all is said and done, age is just a number!

Since 1979, when the sport of Agility was introduced at Crufts, it has grown and grown to be the most popular dog activity in the UK. Once addicted, agility people don't seem to retire. They get another dog. They take a joint supplement. If they can't run faster, they learn to run smarter. It's not uncommon now for handlers to still be competing in their 60s+.

To register just go to or if you just want to know what it's all about, go to the League home page

If you have any questions whatsoever, email the League administrator Ellen Rocco.

SAL 2017 is now open for registration. It is not necessary to re-register if you were a member in 2016 or before. Just start adding your points and watch them grow.

2016 News

We are delighted to announce that the Big Dog Bed Company has agreed to sponsor the Senior League.

Dru Ross of the Big Dog Bed Company said, 'We’re very pleased to be sponsoring the Senior Agility League for the coming year. We are not agility competitors ourselves, but know of people who are active in the agility world and in this League. It’s good to know that agility is not just for the youngsters. We wish everyone in the Senior League massive good luck for the 2016 season.'

To mark the Big Dog Bed Company’s sponsorship of the Senior Agility League, agility people can receive 15% off any item bought from the BDBCo website before the 1st December, using the code SAL 2016.

Providing a better bed for your dog

The Big Dog Bed Company aims to provide your dogs with the best sleeping environment whether at home, in kennels, at the vet or in the car. We make good quality, comfortable beds for dogs of all sizes, using a range of constructions appropriate to dog size and weight. Want  a bed to fit a specific space – why not go bespoke. All covers are waterproof, antibacterial, and washable. Everything is made in the UK.

2015 Results

Once again Jacky Oriss and the amazing Oh Ted topped the Senior Agility League for the third year out of four. Last year he was injured, They were winners of the Gold Large category, amassing a stunning 3119 points.

Overall & Division Winners

Top Three in Each Category

Gold (55-59) – Large

1. Jacky Oriss with Oh Ted (BC) - 3119 points
2. Carole Stapley with Spooky Star AW/B (WSD) - 2076 points
3. Robert Hall with Morgansr Buddy Awesome (WSD) - 1924 points

Gold (55 – 59) – Medium

1. Linda Seaton with Our Boy Zeus AW/G (Min Poodle) - 2708 points
2. Alyson Walker with Shanandi Wild Poppet (Min Poodle) - 1955 points
3. Val Kidd with Bruich Laddie (Working Cocker) - 1128 points

Gold (55-59) - Small

1. Peter Ray with Sybray White Blossom AW/G (Min Schnauzer) - 2153 points
2. Peter Ray with Nujax Ice Dancer AW/G (Min Schnauzer) - 1747 points
3. Dot Mayhew with Little Gem of the Green (JRT) - 1187 points

Ruby (60-64) – Large

1. Jenny Hastie with Nessa Ainmhithe Girl AW/S (X) - 1668 points
2. Ros Kinloch with Solving Sophie (WSD) - 1399 points
3. Jenny Hastie with Ruby Poppet (WSD) - 888 points

 Ruby (60-64) – Medium

1. Margaret White with Mallerstang Daisy Blue AW/G (X) – 1440 points
2. Pauline McCallum with Meisterwerk Cinder Toffee (Sheltie X) – 852 points
3. Lesley Holland with Ottoman About the House (X) - 824 points

Ruby (60-64) – Small

1. Sue Batley with Bundle of Mischief AW/G (W/Cocker Spaniel) - 2970 points
2. Vivien Spranger with Tearsran Tango Visions (Cocker Spaniel) – 1167 points
3. Janice Beresford with Sporticus Tigger (JRT x) - 652  points

Platinum (65-69) – Large

1. Shirley Carton with Wiccaweys Poppet AW/G (WSD) - 1385 points
2. Robert Tappin with Southlorn Dejays Octaglen AW/G (WSD) - 1326 points
3. Heather Litherland with Reo Speed Waggin (WSD) - 1276 points

Platinum (65-69) – Medium

1. Freda Wallace with Meisterwerk Tika (Sheltie/BC) - 2366 points
2. David Spranger with Tearsran Tango Bachelor Boy (Cocker Spaniel) - 1939 points
3. Heather Litherland with Hilbre Orange Pippin AW/G (X) - 990 points

Platinum (65-69) – Small

1. Dave Walker with Josie Hopebeyondthestars (Sheltie) - 1755 points
2. Arthur Read with Arfer Penny AW/G (Patterdale x JR) - 1273 points
3. Sheila Read with Chantilly Lace AW/S (Patterdale) - 975 points

 Diamond (70+) – Large

1. Sue Adams with Manninagh Tilgane Beg (WSD) - 1153 points
2. Isabelle Thompson with Better B.a.goodun AW/G (Kelpie) - 1142 points
3. Iris Everitt with Wannock Lad AW/B (Collie) - 1108 points

Diamond (70+) – Medium

1. Julia Morter with Meisterwerk Little Elle (Sheltie x Collie) – 1848 points
2. Jane White Spunner with Tanglebrook Nice 'n Noble (Min Poodle) – 525 points
3. John Foord with Detania Red Bordeaux (BC) - 311 points

Diamond (70+) – Small

1. Jennifer Rothwell with Poppet the Rocket (Bedlington X) - 808 points
2. Janet White Spunner with Marchesi Marie (Min Poodle) - 790 points
3. Biddy Powell with Skydragon Fitz AW/S (Papillon) - 300 points

2014 Results

Overall & Division Winners

Top Three in Each Category

Gold (55-59) – Large

1. Robert Hall with Morgansr Buddy Awesome (WSD) - 1647 points
2. Maureen Reynolds with On the Brynk (WSD) - 1315 points
3. Malcolm Menzies with Deedle Dee Indeed (Beardie) - 1091 points

Gold (55 – 59) – Medium

1. Gill Rhodes with Hope's Messenger AW/S (Kelpie X) - 1011 points
2. Nancy Faris with Tia Talo Maria (WSD) - 924 points
3. Sue Winton with Composter Sam (Sprocker) - 770 points

Gold (55-59) - Small

1. Peter Ray with Sybray White Blossom AW/G (Min Schnauzer) - 2227 points
2. Juliet Dearbergh with Mayandream Itzan Owl (Working Cocker) - 1302 points
3. Peter Ray with Nujax Ice Dancer AW/G (Min Schanuzer) - 1259 points) - 628 points

Ruby (60-64) – Large

1. Anne McBride with Rantin Rovin Robbie (WSD) - 2198 points
2. Heather Litherland with Reo Speed Waggin (WSD) - 1824 points
3. Margaret White with Mauston Red Rascal AW/S - (WSD) - 1253 points

 Ruby (60-64) – Medium

1. Heather Litherland with Hilbre Orange Pippin AW/G (X) – 1498 points
2. Margaret White with Mallerstang Daisy Blue AW/G (X) – 1390 points
3. Cynthia Coward with Bekesbourne Minnie (English Springer Spaniel) - 223 points

Ruby (60-64) – Small

1. Sue Batley with Bundle of Mischief (Cocker Spaniel) - 2201 points
2. Jenny Strike with Licosateria Iz Amusing (Sheltie) – 1106 points
3. Jennifer Walker with Abbie Hopebeyondthestars (Sheltie) - 960  points

Platinum (65-69) – Large

1. Shirley Carton with Wiccaweys Poppet (WSD) - 2135 points
2. Rita Lloyds - The Artful Dotta (WSD) - 1604 points
3. Chris Howarth with Sky Blue Spice (BC) - 1339 points

Platinum (65-69) – Medium

1. Rita Lloyds - The Flo Go Stick (Lurcher) - 1175 points
2. Beryl Brander with Valgray Magic Zilla (Min Schnauzer) - 377 points
3. John Foord with Detania Red Bordeaux (BC) - 343 points

Platinum (65-69) – Small

1. Rita Lloyds with You No Messa wiv Mia (X) - 935 points
2. Dave Walker with Josie Hopebeyondthestars (Sheltie) - 854 points
3. Denise Hyett with Buddy Hes My Boy (Poodle X) - 845 points

 Diamond (70+) – Large

1. Sue Adams with Manninagh Tilgane Beg (WSD)  993
2. Iris Everitt with Wannock Lad (Collie) - 865 points
3. Biddy Powell with Suzie of Longden AW/S (WSD) - 811 points

Diamond (70+) – Medium*

1. Pauline Caddick with Light Showers in the Morning AW/G (X) – 298 points
2. Jane White Spunner with Tanglebrook Nice 'n Noble (Min Poodle) – 229 points

* Only two handlers in this category.

Diamond (70+) – Small

1. Jennifer Rothwell - Poppet the Rocket (Bedlington X) - 803 points
2. Biddy Powell with Skydragon Fitz Phoenix AW/B - 758 points
3. Veronica Brown with Pelynka New Spirit (CKCS) - 391 points

Senior Agility League Rules

Please note that by submitting your application for the Senior Agility League, you are agreeing to the rules below.

1. The Senior Agility League (The League) is open to handlers aged 55 years and over on 1 January in the current year.

2. Dogs entered in The League must be registered with the Kennel Club

3. The League will run from 1st January to 21nd December in each year. Points from shows between 22nd December and 31st December can be carried forward to the next year.

4. The League is organised in four main categories with three sub-categories according to size (Large, Medium & Small) depending upon the age of the hander in 1 January in each year.

• Gold:- 55 -59 years

• Ruby: 60 -64 years

• Platinum: 65 - 69 years

• Diamond: 70+ years

5. Points can be claimed from places and clear rounds from all shows but not club matches, leagues, fun days or simulated/training in the ring shows etc.,

6. Different points apply to Kennel Club licensed and non-KC shows. See Points Table below

7. When claiming points, the show, date, class and place must be state, The administrator reserves the right to assess if the show is eligible, under the above guidelines.

8. Placed points can only be claimed if a placed rosette is presented by the show. Otherwise clear round points only can be claimed. Clear round points can be claimed even if clear round rosettes are not given by the show but must be within the course time.

9. Placed points can be claimed for all standard 'singles' classes including Championship qualifying rounds but not the final and also Helter Skelter, Gamblers, Snooker and other 'special# classes. Points may also be claimed for UKA Masters Combined result but not the individual rounds.

10. The Dog will remain in the category/level it starts in on 1 January for the duration of that year, Allsorts excepted. Only points from Allsorts/Veterans will count. Points cannot be transferred from Standard classes.

11. The Handler/Owner must update registration each year.

12. The Handler/Owner is responsible for changing the categories if required, when starting the year.

13. It is the Owner/Handlers responsibility to send their points via post or submit points on-line.

14. There is no time limit to claim points, although we would ask that you try to do so on a monthly basis.

15. Final results for the year must be received (postmarked) by 21 December of the current year. The winners will be announced on Agilitynet and in other agility press

16. Points claimed for the combination of dog and handler cannot be claimed when run by another handler, even if registered with The League.

17. Allsorts dogs are welcome to join The League. Points can be claimed for 'special' classes, Anysize, Allsorts and veterans but not Standard classes. If no places are awarded by the show for the class you can only claim clear round points. Allsorts points cannot be used in the 'main' League. If a dog transfers to 'Allsorts' during the year, please contact the administrator.

Points Table

Frequently Asked Questions

Q, How soon should I add my points?

A. As soon as possible so that everyone can see how you are doing in The League, though officially you have until The League closes on 21 December to add your points

Q. Some unaffiliated shows allow dogs to run at their own level rather than the level of the handler. For example, when dogs are KC Grade 3 but are allowed to run in Elementary under a different organisation. Can you claim these points?

A. Yes

Q. I have won out. Do I need to change my Grade?

A. No, your dog remains in the category it started in January of the current year for the duration of the year.

Q. What system should I use to calculate points from a KC Limited show?

A. The points are the same as a KC Open show, Unaffiliated shows have different points values. Click here to see Points Table.

Q. Why does my dog have to be registered with the Kennel Club?

A. The League needs set a criteria to work with such as levels, heights, recognised breeds etc.

Q. Do wins / places have to be clear rounds to count or can faults be involved?

A. A place is a place. Claim it.

Q. When I try to register or add in points, I keep getting sent back to the Login screen. What do I do.

A. Click here for help. It's all about cookies - and not the eatable kind.

Q. As a resident in N Ireland, I frequently compete in the Republic of Ireland under Irish KC rules and regs. Do wins under IKC rules count and if so, in which category -- KC or unaffiliated?

 A. As the Two Kennel Clubs have similar standards - rules and regs, your points would count as KC.

Thank you to John Ward and the DARL Rescue League for their help with the League Tables.

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