UK Rally
With kind permission from the US APDT, the UK APDT is introducing the wonderful new sport of Rally Obedience.
What is Rally?
Dog and handler team navigate a course with numbered signs indicating different exercises to perform such as, Sit Down Sit, Staight figure 8, Send over Jump, Recall over Jump, Left Turn. Teams navigate the course at a brisk continuous performance without direction from the judge. Handlers are encouraged to talk to their dogs during the performance.
All dogs, purebred, mixed breed and dogs with disabilities are encouraged to participate.
The aim of the UK APDT is to encourage all dog owners to take part in this new sport with a view to registering and competing for Rally titles and awards.
If you have any queries please contact the Rally team on: apdt.uk.rally@hotmail.com
General Competition Guidelines (revised 25 February 2010)
RALLY TRIALS
On Sunday 6 June we will be running the first official APDT Rally trials.
If you would like to compete with your dog Please click here for further information
Rally signs and holders can be bought from http://ariciadogtraining.co.uk/rallyframes.htm
The total cost of the frame (this includes velcro which holds the sign in place) is £10.
The feet are drilled in order to take a light weight metal tent peg for use outdoors on grass.
A4 laminated signs with velcro attached to connect with the frame are £1 each.
READY TO RALLY ?
RALLY WORKSHOPS AND COMPETITIONS
APDT Rally Judging Practical Workshop
Venue:
Bridge Farm, Alkington Road, Whitchurch, Shropshire. SY13 3NE
Date:
Sunday 11 April 2010 start 10am to 4.45pm
Cost: £10
Agenda
10.00-10.15 Welcome & Introductions
10.15- 12.15 - Explanation of Signs & Judging Criteria
12.15 – 1.15 - Lunch Break
1.15-3.15 - Judging of a Rally Trial
3.15-3.30 - Tea Break
3.30-4.30 - Judging assessment
4.30pm - Tea & Goodbyes.
Maximum number of people on seminar 30
It is proposed if at all possible, that everyone brings one dog.
(No additional dogs please)
Drinks will be provided but please bring a packed lunch
( Directions to venue on www.ariciadogtraining.co.uk)
A Rally class is held every third Sunday in the month at Collingbourne Ducis Village Hall,Wiltshire.
10.00am - 4.00pm.
If you would like to join as a spectator or handler please contact Pauline Wise, pauline@wiseowl.wanadoo.co.uk
Saturday morning Rally group on the third Saturday every month at Holbrook Village Hall, Nr Ipswich, 10am - 1pm. Cost £12 starts 19 September 2009.
Anyone wanting to do Rally is welcome.
If you would like to join please contact Kenya Mullany on: 01206 391113
A Rally Training Day with Keyna Mullany & Janet West
!0.00 am - 4.30 pm
Saturday 6th March at Acorn Dog Training Club,Tunstall
Community Centre, Nr Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP12 2JB
This will be a Level 1 beginner course suitable for sociable dogs with basic training – a fun introduction to this wonderful new activity for all handlers and dogs. Learn the signs, try out courses and practise obstacles as you and your dog work together as a team!
Tea/Coffee & biscuits will be provided. Please bring a packed lunch.
Handler Places (Limited) - £30, Spectators £15
For Booking Forms and further information, e-mail Lesley Franklin Mann at acorndtc@googlemail.com
THE ORCHARDS DOG TRAINING CENTRE
ORCHARDS VIEW, TWYFORD ROAD, TWYFORD,
ADDERBURY, OXON. OX17 3JL
Telephone 01295 811655
V.A.T. Reg. No. 336 4553 52
AN OPPORTUNITY TO LEARN ABOUT UK RALLY LEVEL 1
Dog and handler teams navigate a course with numbered signs indicating different exercises to perform such as, Sit Down Sit, Straight figure 8, Send over Jump, Recall over Jump, Left Turn. Teams navigate the course at a brisk continuous performance without direction from the judge. Handlers are encouraged to talk to their dogs during the performance.
All dogs, purebred, mixed breed and dogs with disabilities are encouraged to participate.
Due to popular demand we are running another Level 1 workshop on:
SATURDAY 20TH MARCH 2010
10.00 am to 4.00pm
9.30 am Coffee & Registration
Bring your own lunch
Coffee & tea provided
Be aware most of the day is outside
Handlers £40.00 Spectators £20.00
If you want more information or to register contact:
Tony Orchard
01295 811655
t.orchard@btconnect.com
THE ORCHARDS DOG TRAINING CENTRE
ORCHARDS VIEW, TWYFORD ROAD, TWYFORD,
ADDERBURY, OXON. OX17 3JL
Telephone 01295 811655
V.A.T. Reg. No. 336 4553 52
An Opportunity to learn about UK Rally Level 2
Dog and handler teams navigate a course with numbered signs indicating different exercises to perform such as, Sit Down Sit, Straight figure 8, Send over Jump, Recall over Jump, Left Turn. Teams navigate the course at a brisk continuous performance without direction from the judge. Handlers are encouraged to talk to their dogs during the performance.
All dogs, purebred, mixed breed and dogs with disabilities are encouraged to participate.
For handlers experienced at Level 1 we are running a Level 2 workshop on:
SUNDAY 18TH APRIL 2010
10.00 am to 4.00pm
9.30 am Coffee & Registration
Bring your own lunch
Coffee & tea provided
Be aware most of the day is outside
All dogs should be sociable and able to work off lead.
Handlers £40.00 Spectators £20.00
If you want more information or to register please contact:
Tony Orchard
01295 811655
t.orchard@btconnect.com
Rally Workshop with Jane Heritage
10th & 11th April 10am – 4pm each day Registration 9.30am
Wolds Way Canine Ltd, Thirkleby Manor, Kirby Grindalythe, Malton, YO17 8DF Tel: 01944 738714 / 0845 2498529 www.woldsway-cbt.co.uk c_stansfield@btinternet.com
Come and have a go at Rally the new fun dog sport from the States. A combination of obedience and agility each handler and dog navigates a course of stations incorporating various exercises eg sit-down-sit, figure of 8, send over a hurdle, about turn. Suitable for all breeds and ages and dogs with disabilities.
Training on a sand surface under cover in open ended barn so warm clothes advisable.
As there is a boarding kennel on site all dogs attending should be fully vaccinated, a valid titre test may be acceptable please ask.
Limited kennelling available £30 for the weekend
Both days – Handler and dog £50 Spectator £25
One Day only – Handler and dog £30 Spectator £15
Handler places limited to 12 – must be pre-booked
Light refreshments included, bring a packed lunch or we can supply Fish & Chips from the award winning chippy at Wetwang £6 pp
WAGTAILS PRESENT:
‘GET READY TO RALLY ’WORKSHOPS
Wagtails are proud to announce that we are holding a series of one day workshops to introduce newcomers to this terrific new dog sport.
The workshops will run from 10am till 4pm and will cover the following:
Demonstration Level 1 Course
Understanding static signs and turns
Call front exercises and pace changes
Cone exercises – spirals and weaves
Level 1 Bonus Signs, L evel 1 Complete Course
Demonstration of Level 2/3 exercises.
Handler places £40 Spectator places £20
Refreshments and lunch included.
Spaces are limited so please book early to avoid disappointment. Sociable dogs only please. (If you have a dog with ‘issues’ but want to have a go at Rally please contact us and register your interest in a specialist ‘Rehab for Rally Workshop’.)
Please make cheques payable to ‘Wagtails’.
No refunds given if cancellation is less than 48 hours before the workshop.
Click here for venues and booking form