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FEDERATION CYNOLOGIQUE INTERNATIONALE (FCI)
Place Albert 1er, 13 - B - 6530 Thuin, tel
: +32.71.59.12.38, fax : +32.71.59.22.29,
email : info@fci.be
AGILITY REGULATIONS OF
THE FEDERATION CYNOLOGIQUE
INTERNATIONALE
A. GENERAL PROVISIONS
The National Cynological Organisations (N.C.O.)
are invited to promote the AGILITY ideal
and the regulations defined by the F.C.I.
B. F.C.I. REGULATIONS
Introduction
Agility is a dog competition open to all
dogs.
The aim of agility is for dogs to negotiate
different obstacles to assess and enhance
their intelligence and agility.
It is an educational and sporting activity
intended to improve the dog's integration
into society.
The sport requires a good rapport between
dog and handler, which will result in perfect
understanding. Competitors therefore must
be familiar with elementary training and
basic obedience.
Categories
Three categories exist:
S (Small) : for dogs measuring less than
35 cm. at the withers
M (Medium) : for dogs measuring 35 cm. or
more and less than 43 cm. at the withers
L (Large) : for dogs measuring 43 cm. or
more at the withers
Courses
A course is built with several obstacles;
the way they are placed determines the degree
of difficulty and speed. The dog must complete
the course within a predetermined time and
the obstacles must be negotiated in the correct
order.
1 General
§ The ring, required to build an agility
course, must measure at least 30 m. x 40
m. Within this area the ring that the course
will be built in must measure at least 20
m. x 40 m. When two rings are used, it is
advisable to have a closed partition between
them or a distance of about 10 m.
§ The actual length of the course will be
between 100 m. and 200 m. and, depending
on the class, will require a dog to traverse
at least 12 obstacles but no more than 20,
no less than 7 of them must be jumps (hurdles,
wall, tyre). A standard competition set must
contain at least 10 hurdles.
§ Spread jumps will have a maximum width:
S: 30 cm.; M: 40 cm.; L: 55cm.
§ Combination jumps (maximum three hurdles
counting as one obstacle) have a distance
of minimum 4,50 m. and maximum 7 m. between
them. These combination jumps can only consist
of hurdles with poles.
§ The distance between two consecutive obstacles
ranges from 5 m. to 7 m.
2 Course design
The design of the course is left entirely
to the judge's imagination, but must change
direction at least twice.
Before the start of a competition the judge
will inspect the obstacles put at his disposal
and when they meet the necessary standard,
he will hand over his course design to the
organising committee who will then set up
the course.
The judge will check the course and have
the length measured precisely.
A well-designed course will allow the dog
to go round easily and smoothly.
The aim is to get the correct balance between
the control over the dog, avoiding faults
on the obstacles and the speed with which
the course is negotiated.
It is advisable to frequently change the
design of the course and position of the
obstacles in order to avoid any automation
in the dogs.
3 Competition progress
No practise is allowed on the course but
competitors will be allowed to walk the course
without their dogs before the test begins.
Before starting the competition the judge
will brief the handlers, explaining to them
the nature of the competition, standard course
time, maximum course time, the way the test
will be marked and remind them of the rules.
a) Determining the Standard
Course Time (SCT)
The speed in meters per second chosen on
the course will determine the SCT. The speed
chosen will depend on the standard of the
competition and the degree of difficulty
of the course and the surface the dog has
to run on.
The SCT (in seconds) will be determined by
dividing the length of the course by the
chosen speed (in m/s).
Example: A course is 150 m. long and the
chosen speed 2,50 m/s. The SCT will be 60
seconds (150 ÷ 2.50).
b) Determining the Maximum
Course Time (MCT)
In general, the judge will allow the MCT
to be twice the SCT - 60 seconds SCT will
give a 120 seconds MCT. The MCT should not
be less than 1,5 times the SCT.
c) Test progress
The handler will go into the ring and place
the dog (sit, down or stand) behind the start
line. The dog's lead and collar are taken
off. For safety reasons dogs must never wear
these while under test. During the test the
handler is not allowed to have anything in
his hands.
The handler is allowed to position himself
anywhere on the course. The handler will
start his dog after the judge's signal. The
time will start as soon as the dog crosses
the start line.
A variety of commands and signals are allowed
during the test.
The handler must ensure that the dog traverses
the obstacles in the correct order without
touching the dog or the obstacles. The handler
must not negotiate, go under or over, the
obstacles.
The test is finished and the time stopped
when the dog crosses the finish line.
The handler puts the dog back on the lead
and leaves the ring.
Obstacles
The obstacles approved by the F.C.I. are:
- Hurdles - See-Saw - Flat Tunnel
- Viaduct or Wall - A-frame - Tyre
- Table - Weaving Poles - Long Jump
- Dog Walk - Tube Tunnel
Obstacles may under no circumstances be unsafe
for the dogs and must comply with the following
specifications:
Hurdles: a) Single
Height: L: 55 to 65 cm. - M: 35 to 45 cm.
- S: 25 to 35 cm.
Minimum width: 1,20 m.
Hurdles can be set up with poles (metal or
plastic is not advisable), panels, gates,
brushes, etc. The top pole or plank, however,
must be easily displaced.
b) Spread
Two single jumps (as in item a, but with
poles only) placed together to form a double
spread jump. The poles are placed in ascending
order with a difference in height of 15 to
25 cm.
The highest pole is placed at the back:
L: 55 to 65 cm. - M: 35 to 45 cm. - S: 25
to 35 cm.
The total depth must not exceed: L: 55 cm.
- M: 40 cm. - S: 30 cm.
Wall: Height: L: 55 to 65 cm. - M: 35 to 45 cm.
- S: 25 to 35 cm.
Minimum width: 1,20 m. and approximately
20 cm. thick.
The panel can have 1 or 2 tunnel shaped openings.
The wall should have displaceable units at
the top.
The shape of the units:
Table: 0,90 x 0,90 m minimum - 1,20 x 1,20 m maximum.
Height: L: 60 cm. - M and S: 35 cm.
The table must be stable with a non-slippery
surface. An electronic timing device (audible
signal after 5 seconds) can be built into
the table surface except for an area, 10
cm. wide around the top edges of the table.
Dog Walk: Height: 1,20 m. minimum - 1,35 m. maximum
The planks should be a minimum of 3,60 m.
and a maximum of 4,20 m. in length and 30
cm. in width.
Each ramp should have anti-slip slats at
regular intervals (about every 25 cm.) to
avoid slipping and making the climb easier,
but not within 10 cm. of the start of a contact
area. These slats must be 20 mm. wide and
5 to 10 mm. thick and must not have sharp
edges.
The last 90 cm. from the bottom of each ramp
should have a different colour (on the sides
as well) to indicate the contact area.
See-saw: The length of the plank should be a minimum
of 3,65 and a maximum of 4,25 m. and 30 cm.
in width.
The height of the central bracket being 1/6th
of the length of the plank from the ground.
Examples: L = 3,65 m., H = 60 cm. if L =
4,25 m. than H = 70 cm.
Contact areas: same as the dog walk.
The obstacle must be stable and the plank
must be non-slip. However, anti-slip slats
are not allowed. The see-saw must be properly
balanced (must not tip too fast or too slow)
and allow the small dogs to tip it without
problems.
Check: The see-saw must tip within 3 to 4
seconds when a weight of 1 kilo is placed
at the end of the obstacle. If this is not
the case then adjustments must be made.
A-frame: Two ramps A-shaped.
Width: 90 cm. minimum, which may be increased
at the bottom to 1,15 m.
The apex must be 1,90 m. (with a 90° angle)
from the ground for the Large dogs and 1,70
m. (frame opened up) for the Medium and Small
dogs.
Each ramp should have ant-slip slats at regular
intervals (about every 25 cm.) to avoid slipping
and making the climb easier, but not within
10 cm of the start of a contact area. These
slats should be 20 mm. wide and 5 to 10 mm
thick and must not have sharp edges.
The last 1,06 m. from the bottom of each
ramp should have a different colour (on the
sides as well) to indicate the contact area.
The top of the A-frame may not present any
danger to the dogs and must be covered if
necessary.
Weaving poles: Number of poles: 8, 10 or 12
The poles are rigid and have a diameter of
3 to 5 cm. The height of the poles is 1 to
1,20 m and they are placed 50 to 65 cm apart.
The weaving poles at the World Championships
must be placed 60 cm apart.
Tube tunnel: Diameter: 60 cm. - Length: 3 to 6 m.
Flexible so that one or more bends can be
formed.
Flat tunnel: It must have an entrance of rigid construction
with a depth of 90 cm.
The entrance has a height of 60 cm. and a
width of 60 to 65 cm.
The exit is made of supple material and is
2,50 to 3,50 m. in length and has a diameter
of 60 to 65 cm.
If the exit can be pegged down the pegs should
be no more than 50 cm. apart, allowing all
sizes of dogs an easy exit.
Tyre: Aperture diameter: 38 cm. to 60 cm.
Aperture centre from the ground: L: 80 cm.
- M and S: 55 cm.
The tyre must be adjustable in height (chains
or rope), fixed or rigid attachments are
not allowed.
The bottom half of the tyre must be filled
for safety reasons.
The base of this obstacle should be at least
2 meters long (1 m. each side of the tyre).
Long jump: Two to five units comprise a long jump.
The overall length is:
L : 1,20 to 1,50 m. (4 to 5 units)
M: 70 to 90 cm. (3 to 4 units)
S : 40 to 50 cm. (2 units)
Width of the jump: 1,20 m.
The units are placed in ascending order.
The lowest unit at the front: the height:
15 cm. Height of the highest unit: 28 cm.
Depth of each unit: 15 cm, rising in height.
Corner poles, with a minimum height of about
1,20 m should be placed at all four corners
(not fixed to any of the units). The top
of these poles should be covered to protect
dog and handler if necessary.
Start and Finish: The start and finish line should be placed
within 1 m. of the first and the last obstacle.
The distance between the marker poles should
be the length of the hurdle poles plus 50
cm. left and right.
There should be enough room (at least 6 m.)
for the dog at the start and at the finish.
Judging
No competitor shall impugn the decision of
the judge whose decisions are final.
1 General
The aim is to let the dog negotiate the course
correctly and within the SCT. The SCT, however,
is only a reference and speed should not
be the main criteria.
An agility course is about skill, not about
speed.
In case of dogs finishing equal, the dog
with the least amount of faults on the course
should be favoured. The time will be taken
into consideration only when the total faults
are the same.
If, by chance, the total faults (course +
time faults) are exactly the same the judge
can run off the equal dogs.
2 Faults
Faults applied are:
- Faults incurred for failure to negotiate
the course correctly
- Faults incurred for failure to complete
the course within the SCT
Faults
a) Exceeding the SCT: a
single fault per
second.
b) General:
- The handler must not pass between the poles
that mark the start and/or the finish or
he will be faulted (5 faults), also the time
will start as the handler crosses the start
line.
- A handler who gains an advantage by touching
his dog will be faulted - 5 faults each time
it occurs.
- A handler who deliberately touches an obstacle
will be faulted - 5 faults each time it occurs.
c) Faults on the course:
All course faults are in units of five (5
faults)
Knockdowns:
It is a fault each time any part of any obstacle
is knocked down, until the dog has cleared
the next obstacle.
Refusals:
Will be faulted with a refusal: a dog that
stops in front of an obstacle or a dog that
stops on the course. A dog that runs out
or runs by an obstacle, jumps between the
tyre and the frame or walks through the long
jump. A dog that puts its head or a paw in
a tunnel and comes back out again.
Contact area:
On the A-frame, dog walk and see-saw the
dog must touch the up as well as the down
contact with at least one paw. Failure to
do so: 5 faults each time it occurs.
Refusals must be corrected, failure to do
so will result in elimination.
The same applies to the weaving poles, where
mistakes must be corrected immediately.
Other faults: knockdowns or missing a contact
point: the dog will be penalised but it continues
its run.
d) Marking on specific
obstacles:
Table
There will be a 5 second wait on the table
with the dog in any position, which may be
changed during the wait. The count will start
as soon as the dog is on the table.
If the dog leaves the table before the count
is finished and the signal from the judge,
it will be penalised with a fault (5 faults)
and will have to get back on the table where
the count is restarted. Failure to do so
will result in elimination on the next obstacle
The dog can get on to the table from three
sides: A, B and C. If the dog passes the
table and jumps on from side D, it will be
penalised with a refusal (5 faults) but will
not be eliminated for taking an obstacle
from the wrong side.
B
direction of the dog A D
C
It is a fault if the dog slips off the table
(5 faults) and it will have to get back on
the table (from any side) where the count
is restarted. A dog that runs under the table
will be penalised with a refusal (5 faults).
A handler, who starts the electronic countdown
will be eliminated.
Dog walk
The dog that alights from the obstacle before
touching the descending ramp with four paws
will be penalised with a refusal (5 faults)
See-saw
The dog that jumps off the obstacle before
passing the pivot point will be penalised
with a refusal (5 faults). The see-saw must
touch the ground before the dogs alights
from the obstacle, otherwise it will incur
5 faults.
A-frame
The dog that alights from the obstacle before
touching the descending ramp with four paws
will be penalised with a refusal (5 faults).
Weaving poles
The first pole must be on the left of the
dog, the second on the right and so on.
Each incorrect entry will be penalised with
a refusal (5 faults). For further errors
a dog should only be penalised once, with
a fault (5 faults). Every mistake in the
weaving poles must be corrected immediately.
Back weaving (more than 2 gates) will result
in elimination.
The obstacle must be completed correctly,
failure to do so will result in elimination
on the next obstacle.
Long jump
The units of the obstacle are evenly spaced
and in ascending order to make a jump that
is 0,40 to 1,50 m. long.
"S" : 40 to 50 cm (2 units), "M"
: 70 to 90 cm (3 o 4 units), "L"
: 120 to 120 cm (4 to 5 units)
Walking through, running past, jumping in
from or out to the side and not traversing
the complete obstacle will be penalised with
a refusal (5 faults).
Banking or knocking down one of the units,
as well as a foot or feet landing between
the units will be penalised with a fault
(5 faults). Casual contact will not be faulted.
Spread jump
Judged in the same way as the single hurdles
Combination jump with two or three hurdles
Each hurdle that is part of the combination
is judged separately. A fault or a refusal
can be incurred on each element. Should the
dog get a refusal on one of the elements,
then the whole combination must be restarted.
Failure to do so will result in elimination.
The hurdles can be set up in a straight line
or any other variation. Combination jumps
can be negotiated only once during a test.
Elimination
ˇ Unseemly behaviour towards the judge
ˇ Harsh handling of the dog
ˇ Exceeding the Maximum Course Time
ˇ Three refusals
ˇ Taking obstacles out of sequence
ˇ Forgetting to take an obstacle
ˇ Taking an obstacle in the wrong direction
ˇ Handler negotiates an obstacle himself
ˇ Handler starts the electronic countdown
on the table if a table with electronic timing
is used
ˇ Handler holds something in his hand
ˇ Replacing the dog at the start after it
has crossed the start line (unless instructed
by the judge)
ˇ Dog wearing a collar
ˇ Stopping on the course (unless instructed
by the judge)
ˇ Dog fouls or leaves the ring or is no longer
under control
Elimination means that the dog is disqualified
and handler and dog must leave the ring as
quickly as possible. Elimination must be
indicated clearly (whistle, etc.) by the
judge.
The judge will deal with all unexpected circumstances
and must be consistent at all times.
Force majeure
Under circumstances beyond the handler's
control - poles blown down, twisted cloth
of the flat tunnel - the judge can stop the
handler and, of course, the time.
When the obstacle has been rebuilt, the judge
will restart the time and the dog from where
it was stopped.
All faults incurred before the dog was stopped
will still apply.
Qualification / certificate
In agility tests, the following 'qualifications'
will be given:
0 to 5,99 total faults
EXCELLENT
6 to 15,99 total faults VERY
GOOD
16 to 25,99 total faults GOOD
more than 26 total faults NO
QUALIFICATION
'Total faults' means: all the faults on the
obstacles plus all the time faults
The 'FCI AGILITY CERTIFICATE' will be awarded
to dogs having obtained the qualification
'Excellent' 3 times, with clear rounds, under
two different judges in Agility 1 competitions.
Results
The following is taken
into account to decide
places:
1 Total faults (course + time faults)
2 In cases where the total faults are the
same, then the dog with the least course
faults will be placed first
3 In cases where the total faults and the
course faults are the same then the fastest
dog will be placed first
Example: with a SCT of
60 seconds
| Dog |
Faults |
Dogs time |
Time faults |
Total faults |
Place |
| 7 |
5 |
58,71 |
0 |
5 |
3 |
| 12 |
0 |
65,00 |
5 |
5 |
1 |
| 18 |
5 |
57,25 |
0 |
5 |
2 |
| 4 |
0 |
68,32 |
8,32 |
8,32 |
4 |
| 15 |
10 |
59,17 |
0 |
10 |
6 |
| 2 |
5 |
65 |
5 |
10 |
5 |
Organising a competition
Clubs wanting to organise
an agility competition
must:
1. Have a ring of minimum
20 x 40 m.
The surface must not present
a danger to
the dogs or handlers (no
broken glass, nails,
pot holes etc.)
2. Appoint a judge approved
by his own Kennel
Club and the FCI to officiate.
3. Provide a number of
stewards necessary
to run a competition smoothly,
which includes:
A scribe who notes the
faults signalled by
the judge, so the judge
need not take his
eyes off the dog
2 timekeepers in charge
of timing the dogs
(1 official - 1 back up)
2 equipment stewards in
charge of rebuilding
obstacles and straightening
the flat tunnel
after each passage
2 secretaries (minimum)
in charge of the
scoreboard, filling in
the record books and
sorting out the places.
1 ring steward to show
competitors in and
out the ring.
A team (6 people) available
to build or rebuild
the course according to
the judge's instructions.
Eligibility to enter competitions
Eligible to enter:
a) Official agility tests
sanctioned by the
FCI, that award the FCI
Agility Certificate
and qualify for national
competitions and
the FCI World Championships:
All breeds over 18 months
and in possession
of a pedigree recognised
by the FCI and are
members of a club belonging
to a National
Cynological Organisation
(Kennel Club) affiliated
to the FCI.
Competitors must have a
record book or a
license issued by their
NCO in which competition
results are recorded.
b) Unofficial agility tests
All dogs over 18 months
with or without pedigree;
they must however be tattooed
and owners/handlers
must be members of a club
belonging to a
NCO affiliated to the FCI.
Ineligible to enter:
- Pregnant bitches
- Bitches in heat
- Dogs that are apparently
ill or hurt
Dogs coming from or going
to a region infected
with rabies must have a
valid inoculation
certificate against rabies.
Handlers must be a member
of a club belonging
to a NCO.
Visiting handlers/dogs
from other countries
must show that they are
a member of a NCO
affiliated to the FCI and
that they compete
in official tests in their
own country.
Competitors are expected
to be on their best
behaviour and properly
dressed
Harsh handling will be
condemned severely
and will result in immediate
elimination.
A complaint may also be
lodged against the
handler.
The organising club has
the right to refuse
any entry.
Tests / categories &
classes
Two sort of tests are organised:
1 Official agility tests
sanctioned by the
FCI
2 Unofficial agility tests
Three categories exist:
S (Small) - M (Medium)
- L (Large)
Note: Dogs can only enter
one category. It
is recommended that the
height of the dogs
competing in 'S' and 'M'
be registered in
the record book. An FCI
approved breed or
agility judge who signs
the entry in the
record book can measure
the dogs.
1 Official Agility tests
sanctioned by the
FCI
Open only to FCI recognised
pedigree dogs
over 18 months old and
in possession of a
record book or license
issued by their NCO.
There are two official
classes:
- Agility - including contact
equipment and
the table.
- Jumping - excluding contact
equipment and
the table, unless it is
used at the start
in which case it is not
regarded as an obstacle.
These classes are divided
into three levels:
a) Agility/Jumping 1
Open only to dogs that
have not yet obtained
their 'Agility Certificate'.
b) Agility/Jumping 2
Open only to dogs that
have obtained their
'Agility Certificate'.
c) Agility/Jumping 3
Open only to dogs who were
placed three times,
with a clear round, in
the top three in Agility
2 tests.
Relegation is possible,
this according to
the specifications of the
NCO.
When building the course
the judge must use,
at his discretion, the
obstacles approved
by the FCI.
Note: An Agility 1 course
will have a maximum
of three contact obstacles,
and a maximum
of four contact obstacles
will be used in
an Agility 2 and Agility
3 course (at the
judges discretion).
Weaving poles and combination
jumps can be
negotiated only once during
a test.
Contact obstacles should
not be the first
or the last obstacle on
the course.
Tyre and long jump must
always be set up
for a straight approach
from the previous
obstacle.
The difference between
Agility 1, Agility
2 and Agility 3 should
be:
- the length of the course
and its degree
of difficulty
- the speed chosen to determine
the SCT
The rules apply for all
the categories -
S, M and L - except that
the obstacles must
meet the specifications
defined for the Small
and the Medium dogs.
The results obtained in
the officials tests
will be recorded in the
record books or licence
and allow entering National
Championships,
as well as the World Championships
in so
far that the criteria,
set out by the NCOs,
are met.
2 Unofficial tests
Left to the initiative
of each country, these
'unofficial competitions'
should hold the
agility ideals high and
ensure the safety
of the dogs and handlers.
In his briefing,
the judge should explain
the rules before
starting each class.
Standard marking can be
applied or vary according
to the class that is being
organised.
The number of classes at
an 'unofficial agility
show' is determined by
the organising club
and will depend on the
number of entries
and the time available.
C. FCI WORLD AGILITY CHAMPIONSHIPS
1 Organisation
The World Agility Championships
are organised
annually. The winners will
gain the title
'World Agility Champion(s)'
Any NCO wanting to organise
the 'World Agility
Championships' must apply
five years in advance.
Applications must be sent
to the chairman
of the FCI Agility Committee.
As a rule,
the date for the World
Championship, is the
first weekend of October.
The FCI Agility
Committee must approve
any deviation from
this date. Applications
should include the
following details:
- Name of the NCO
- Place where the event
is planned/description
of the facilities
- Name and address of the
official running
the competition
Description of the facilities
and ring chosen
for the event as well as
the available resources,
which must meet the 'Specifications
for the
World Agility Championships'
attached to
these regulations.
The World Agility Championship
is an event
in which the top handlers
of FCI member countries
take part. The organising
country should
give this event the prestige
befitting the
'World Championships'.
The host country will provide
all the necessary
equipment. It is responsible
for the reception
of all invited competitors
and officials.
To create a good atmosphere,
which will contribute
to the success of the event,
special consideration
should be given to the
use of a good commentator
during the event.
The media (press, radio,
TV etc.) should
be contacted to ensure
the necessary publicity
in order to attract a large
number of spectators
and thereby promote Agility
and the pure
bred dog.
The organising NCO is responsible
only to
the FCI for the practical
organisation and
it must take the appropriate
measures to
make sure that the event
runs smoothly.
At least 6 months prior
to the event, the
organising NCO must invite
other NCOs to
participate. The NCOs should
be advised about
closing date, maximum number
of entries and
they should also be requested
to provide
suitable and identical
attire for their teams.
The FCI agility committee
will appoint a
representative who will
ensure that the 'Specifications'
regarding the World Championships
are respected
by the organising NCO and
that the Agility
rules and regulations are
strictly applied.
The organising NCO will
present the representative
with a programme of the
competition.
2 Tests
Tests will be judged according
to the FCI
rules and regulations.
They will be held
in one ring, 30 x 40 m.
Two judges (one from
the host country) will
officiate.
The World Agility Championships
will consist
of:
a) 2 'individual' tests
ˇ 1 Agility course containing
the contact
equipment and if a table
is used it should
have electronic timing.
ˇ 1 Jumping course without
contact equipment
or the table, unless it
is placed at the
'start' - in which case
it should not be
regarded as an obstacle.
The course will only contain
the approved
obstacles.
The two results added together
will determine
the winner, who will be
'World Agility Champion'.
In case of a tie (for first
place only),
a run-off is held over
a third course.
b) 2 'team' tests
ˇ 1 Agility course containing
the contact
equipment and if a table
is used it should
have electronic timing.
ˇ 1 Jumping course without
contact equipment
or the table, unless it
is placed at the
'start' - in which case
it should not be
regarded as an obstacle.
Each participating country
will be allowed
to enter one team, consisting
of 3 dogs per
category (a dog can be
entered in one team
only). The course will
only contain the approved
obstacles.
The two results (agility
and jumping) of
the 3 dogs of each team
will be added together
to determine the winning
team. The winning
team will be called 'World
Agility Champions'.
TEST DOG
Before the judge starts
the test and after
determining the SCT, a
'test dog' - that
does not take part in the
competition - will
have a test run. This will
occur in each
category.
3 Applications
For the World Agility Championships,
NCOs
affiliated to the FCI (or
those with a close
relationship) are allowed
to select:
- 'Individual' tests: 9
dogs, "L",
"M" or "S".
- 'Team' tests: 1 team
consisting of 3 dogs
per category, 'L', 'M'
and 'S'.
Note: The winners in the
'individual' tests
(L - M - S) of the previous
Championship
will be selected automatically
so they can
defend their title. These
dogs will simply
be added on to the number
of dogs allowed
for their country.
To qualify as a competitor
at the World Championships,
dogs must have a pedigree
recognised by the
FCI and achieve the qualification
'Excellent'
or at least 'Very Good'
in an official Agility
2 or Agility 3 test. The
NCOs can consider
other criteria.
The NCOs will send the
entry forms, properly
completed and signed, to
the organising committee
before the closing date.
They will, at the
same time, appoint a 'team
leader' or coach
who shall be responsible
for the team before
the organising committee.
4. Ring equipment
2 complete agility sets,
consisting both
of the following approved
obstacles:
10 hurdles with poles (1
brush fence, 1 hurdle
with full panel, 1 hurdle
with gate are also
allowed), 1 tyre, 1 wall
or viaduct, 1 dog
walk, 1 A-frame, 1 see-saw,
weaving poles,
1 table with an electronic
timing device
built in the surface, 1
long jump, 1 tube
tunnel and 1 flat tunnel.
5 Veterinary control
Each dog will be submitted
to a veterinary
control before the competition
starts. The
inoculation certificates
against rabies will
be checked. Dogs coming
from or going to
a rabies-infected region
must also have a
valid health certificate
issued by their
veterinary surgeon.
Pregnant bitches or dogs
that are ill or
hurt will not be allowed
to compete. Bitches
in heat are allowed to
compete, provided
they are separated from
the other competing
dogs, and kept away from
them and run last
in the competition.
6 Record book or license
Each dog must have a record
book or license,
which is handed over to
the organising committee
before the competition
starts.
7 Judges
The FCI Agility Committee
will appoint two
qualified judges; one of
them must be from
a different country than
the organising country.
The judge is not permitted
to judge immediate
family such as spouse,
partner, father, mother,
daughter, son or household
residents.
The expenses of the judges
are defined in
the FCI 'Specifications
for the World Agility
Championships'. The organiser
must provide
the foreign judge with
an interpreter in
one of the four FCI languages
(French, English,
German, Spanish).
8 Prizes
In the interest of international
agility,
it is advisable that each
participating country
contributes to the success
of the World Agility
Championships by putting
special or extra
prizes at the disposal
of the organising
committee.
The organising committee
must abide by the
FCI rules and regulations
that lists all
the committee's duties
and responsibilities
and implement them correctly.
The changes in bold characters
were approved
by the FCI General Committee,
Munich, March
2001.
These regulations are effective
from January
1st, 2002
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