HEADLINES
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The Festive Challenge has been rescheduled as
the KC did not consider the covered arena at
Moreton Morrell to be a suitable venue.
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Discover Dogs made a successful return to
London.
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Congratulations to Lewis Garstang, YKC Young
Person of the Year.
(Junior News)
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The IconiX show on 4th-5th
December has been cancelled due to the venue.
(Show Diary)
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The GB Team has been named for
the 2022 IFCS in Holland in April.
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WAO Team England has announced
the squad Team England squad for the World
Agility Open in Ermelo in May 2022.
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The KC is looking
for feedback on the 2021 KCIAF.
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Sadly there will
be no Avon show in 2022.
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Crufts 2022 agility events program has been
announced.
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The UK is to host
not one but two prestigious global dog agility championships.
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Additional KC measurers needed.
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Massive congrats to Stephanie Best and new Ag.Ch. Rio.
(Ag. Ch. Dogs)
A great way to buy from or sell to agility people!
The Flea Market is open 24/7 for you to buy and / or sell your pre-loved items all year round. It's free and talks direct to the dog people you want to reach for as long as it takes!
RESCUE ME
Can you give a dog
like me a
new start?
You can now add potential agility dogs direct, using the on-line form. This is a free service for rescue organisations and private individuals!
SCHEDULES
It's not be practical to list ALL the schedules available here for space reasons so we've opted for those that we've received in the last two weeks. The shows in red are closing this week so hurry if you want to enter. Schedules can be downloaded direct from the Show Diary page
E-VENTS & MEASURING
Events added in the last two weeks.
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WHAT'S NEW...
Christmas Market
The 2021 Christmas
Market is open for business with a selection of
gifts for dogs and people, made by agility
people for agility people.
New items
come all the time so keep browsing.
Pic of the Litter
Alan Bray 'resting'
between runs at Discover Dogs. Must have worked
as he and daughter Selena Bray won both rounds
of the Mini/Mixi Pairs.
Winning Out Certificates
They're back, thanks
to support from Sparks K9 World. The online
application form is now open. November. Please
share with anyone you know who has won out at a
KC show or moved up a level at a UK Agility
Show.
 Show
Diary
You've done it. Thank you to all the show organisers who have
provided dates for 2022 and 2023. There are now more than 400 dates on the
Agilitynet Show Diary - large and small, KC, UKA and independent. Agility is
back!
Brags & Anti-Brags
Is the amazing Barry
Parker the oldest handler to win into G7 when he
was 74 and run
in a Champ class at 75. He's maturing nicely!
Senior Agility League
The 2021 League closes on
21st December so get those points in. It starts
up again on 23rd December.
 JustGiving
Two
JustGiving pages have been set up to raise money
for causes very close to Stuart Wilcox's heart -
Spaniel Aid UK
and
The British Heart
Foundation Please donate what you
can.
 Agility
is Poetry in Motion
Dawn Gilmour adapted this poem
from a horsey poem. And it's so true.
Events
Try something new.
Have-a-go at
the Worcester Whippet Racing Club Fun Day in aid
of charity. All breeds welcome.
 In
Memory
The lovely Ray Tant passed
away peacefully - and unexpectedly - in his
sleep on Monday. He was one of a kind never to be
seen again - a real gentleman and such a talented
chiropractor.
 In
Case of Fire
Sarah Cochrane shares what she learned from the
frightening experience she had while travelling on
the motorway with her dogs. It could happen to
you...
Young Person of the Year
Please support our agility juniors by voting for
either Lewis Steven Garstang or Isabel Patten for the YKC
Young Person of the Year. Voting is open now.
 Dixie
- The All or Nothing Dog
Calm isn't a word you would ever use to
describe Dixie. When Glynis Smith got this little
pocket rocket, she had no idea what she was getting
into. Now with feedback.
Safeguard Our Sport
We have all been shocked
and saddened by the recent revelations about a
member of our community. Agility competitor Amy
Gibbs, a School Business Manager and Designated
Safeguarding Leader, would like to work with other
people to put together some resources for clubs to
access via Agilitynet.
Thinking Aloud
Malcolm Bassett urges agility show organisers to add more classes for Veterans to their schedules.
SPECIALS
 Lungworm Alert
Lungworm is becoming more common around the UK and putting more of our agility dogs at risk. Melle Butler argues that we should test before we treat for this deadly disease.
 An Inspired Guide for Course Setting
Seven tips for new and aspiring agility judges.
 Running a Covid Compliant Agility
Who would be a Show Secretary in 2021?
 Training Tips for Hooperholics
When Hooperholics UK founder Angela Lucas looked back her early efforts, she had to laugh. Compared to how she now approaches training and handles her dog, she thought that she looked like a banshee! Her words, not ours. And that was only four years ago!
 The Story of Scants Farm
Jane Drinnan-Payne and her husband moved to Norfolk to set up their own care homes business, but when he died suddenly, she had to do with her life.
AGILITYNET STUFF
Judges A-List
Looking for a judge for your show? There are more than 500 listed on the A-List.
Find a Club
We've been busy reconnecting with clubs we've not heard from for a while and removing those which are no longer offering agility training. New groups always welcome.
Agilitynet FB
Agilitynet FB has reached an impressive 28,000+ members. Welcome to all new members. And thank you to the dedicated Admin who have kept it growing.
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