BCCA National Specialty Agility Trial

4 October 2001

Westminster Maryland

Kathy McCoubrey, Agility Judge


Beth Canner-Agility Trial Chair

Karen Norteman-Agility Trial Secretary

TRIAL COMMITTEE: Richard Canner, Mary Maurer, Carol Lamb, and Gail Marantz-Romine


Kathy McCoubrey with Elaine O'Carroll and Rory


It was a great pleasure to meet Kathy McCoubrey, our judge. Many thanks to her for sending us comments on the Trial.

"First of all let me say what an honor it was to judge agility at the Bearded Collie National Specialty. You have a really great breed and I thoroughly enjoy the Beardies I have in my classes. I enjoyed the time I got to spend talking to some of the exhibitors and the hospitality provided by the club was wonderful. The ring crews were very good at their jobs. Having good workers makes the judge's job a little easier. The course builders had my courses ready so that I had very little tweaking to do. You all deserve a pat on the back for a job well done. There were some absolutely great dogs competing at all of the levels. Some of the top dogs had little mistakes that unfortunately really cost you at the excellent level but there was no doubt they would be top quality competition no matter where they competed. The open level is often a heartbreak class. Many of the dogs aren't experienced enough, particularly at weave poles, and they miss an entry or pop out and thus incur refusals. It is obvious many of these dogs will be tough competition once they get a little more experience. At the novice level there were also a number of very promising dogs. They showed good speed and control. There were a couple of dogs that had problems perhaps because they were very new to actual competition or because they were a little leery of the building. A few of the dogs seemed a bit insecure about the carpeting. It probably felt slippery to them if they had only worked outdoors prior to this event. I was impressed with the sportsmanship of both the winners and of those that hit some rough spots. I wish all of the exhibitor's the best of luck at their future trials." -- Kathy McCoubrey

Kathy and the Ravenwood gang


A huge thank you for a well-run trial goes to Beth Canner, Specialty Agility Trial Chair and our first BCCA Agility Chair. She organized every detail in advance all the way from Florida, including making the contact for our Agility Dinner. Beth has been the driving force behind four of our six BCCA Trials. In 1996 she judged in Florida, in 1998 she chaired in Massachusetts, in 2000 she worked the entire day helping Lisa Humm in Wisconsin. Then she chaired for us again this year! What dedication! Beth sent the following:

"First of all, I must thank ALL the workers at this year's event. I will start with my husband Rick, who listened to all my rantings and ravings and worries about traveling, as well as drove and lifted and carried heavy equipment. Thank you, Rick. Without the two Terry's, Teri Fleming at the score table and Terry Johnson as scribe, we would have sunk. Thanks so much. Carol and Jody Lamb were everywhere helping and even staying afterwards to mop the mats. Michele Ritter and Tony Vallone were seen building courses throughout the day. Gail Marantz-Romine brought Stephen Turner who helped out wih the trophy table, awards and courses. Cheryl Poliak was a Jack of all Trades also. I am going to list ALL because without them the trial could not have happened: Sharon Prassa, Karen Norteman, Amy Steltz, Polley Ann McClure, Toni Tuck, Sonja and Tim Moore, Ruth Bryden, Walt Ernst, Sandy McDonald, Anita Weiss, Lucy Campbell-Gracie, Dottie Hamblin, Linda Porter, Chantal Andrews, Jeff Ipser, Jim Leek, Jane Cooper, Carl Widell, and Neil Bryden. If I forgot someone, please let me know.
Our event began with Libby Myers-Buhite singing the Star Spangled Banner. Thank you, Libby. It did our hearts good to start a day like that. The Carroll Indoor Sports Arena was a nice choice for the event. The standard classes ran followed by jumpers in each division. The day was long but Beardies and their handlers are a patient group.

It is amazing to me to remember the first agility trial at the 1996 specialty and compare it with this year. Wow, the numbers have grown and the sport has grown! It has grown to the point, I believe, that agility needs its own day at the specialty. Hopefully, we will see that in the upcoming specialties." -- Beth Canner


It was a thrill for me to meet so many of the East Coast Beardie/Handler Teams as well as renew acquaintance with Teams from the West and Midwest. This was the largest Specialty Trial ever, with 53 Beardies participating in the Trial and 5 more joining in for the Relay! New Jersey led the way with 9 Beardies, followed by New York , Pennsylvania, and Michigan with 6, Virginia and California with 4, Maryland, Ohio, and Indiana with 3, Maine, Vermont, and South Carolina with 2, and Massachusetts, Rhode Island, North Carolina, Georgia, Illinois, Wisconsin, Texas, and Washington State with 1 Beardie each. I especially enjoyed seeing the handling styles from different parts of the country.

In the AKC Trial there were 109 entries and 100 runs. 51 ran and 14 qualified in Standard. 49 ran and 10 qualified in Jumpers with Weaves. 7 Beardies earned titles. 10 Novices earned first legs. Four had "double qualifiers": Jan Vallone's Chloe in Excellent A and Toni Tuck's Ella, Maryann Groves' Brylie, and Tony Vallone's Sara in Novice B. Two Highs in Trial were awarded, one for Standard and one for Jumpers with Weaves. The Highs in Trial are awarded to the Beardies with the highest scores, in this case perfect scores of 100, and the fastest yards per second across the divisions. Joanne Williamson's Belle won the High in Standard from the Novice B Class and Elaine O'Carroll's Rory won the High in Jumpers with Weaves from the Open Class. There were some great Beardies out there from the very accurate to the very speedy, from the well trained to debutants. The Novices made it clear that the future of Agility is assured!


Joanne Williamson and Sean with their MACH cake- Barbara Stone

Immediately after the Trial ended, we presented the Ribbons and Awards and shared a lovely cake, which Amy Steltz had brought to celebrate Joanne Williamson and Sean's first Beardie AKC Championship this June. The top was frosted with an exact replica of one of Joanne's favorite pictures of Sean, the one chosen to place in his "Diehard Trophy" plaque this year.

Talisker Bryden dressed up for the Team Relays

Although we had a very long day of it, finishing our runs at eight in the evening, spirits remained high and manifested themselves in the excitement of the Team Relays, when costumes were donned and we really let go and enjoyed ourselves!

After a long day of trialing, followed by hilarious relays, the Specialty Agility competitors and their supporters trooped back to the hotel for a refreshing and fun Agility dinner and our 3rd Annual BAD Awards ceremony. The hotel staff was fabulous and had a delicious, warm dinner ready and waiting for us, along with a much appreciated cash bar.

Charles Namey recorded the Trial and will be making his Specialty Tapes available soon. I had fun reviewing it for him and watching each run intently.

Congratulations to all of you and many thanks to Kathy McCoubrey, Beth Canner, Karen Norteman, the many generous helpers, and the NCBCC for an outstanding trial! -- Libby Myers-Buhite


Highs in Trial

Two Highs in Trial were awarded, one for Standard and one for Jumpers with Weaves.

The Highs in Trial are based on the highest scores with the fastest yards per second.


High in Standard- Joanne Williamson and Belle

Britannia Belle O' the Ball

100 - 1st/51 - 120 yards /41.09' (- 5 seconds for the table) - 3.325 yards/second


High in Jumpers with Weaves - Elaine O'Carroll and Rory

Ch Colledge Spirit of Sheiling

100 - 1st/49 - 136 yards/36.49' - 3.727 yards/second



The Agility Trial Qualifiers - Excellent B


Excellent B Standard 20": 182 yds/ 66'
8 entered-6 ran-1 qualified
 
1st Place-Polley Ann McClure and Ivy
Black Friar Ivy Roon, AX, AXJ, CGC
DL726658/05-Bitch-6/19/97
10/4/01   Excellent B 20"-Leg 1    85    1st/6    71.99'/66'

Excellent B Standard 24": 182 yds/ 66'
1 entered-1 ran-0 qualified


Excellent B JWW 20": 157 yds/ 42'
11 entered-10 ran-1 qualified
 
1st Place-Joanne Williamson and Sean
Ch MACH Balgrae's Sean Mackay, CD, HS, VX
D944938-Dog-12/24/89
10/4/01   Excellent B 20"-Leg 81   100   1st/10   42.30'/42'  

Excellent B JWW 24": 157 yds/ 42'
1 entered-1 ran-0 qualified

The Agility Trial Qualifiers - Excellent A


Excellent A Standard 20": 182 yds/ 66'
11 entered-11 ran-2 qualified
 
1st Place-Carol Carlsen and Ivy Sue
Am/Can Ch Fox Lane's Zany Treasure, AX, OAJ, CD
DL64290401-Bitch-5/9/96
10/4/01   Excellent A 20"-Leg 3    100   1st/11   64.30'/66'   AX
2nd Place-Jan Vallone and Chloe
Ch Blackfriar A Scot On The Rocks, AX, OAJ, CD
DL726658/02-Bitch-6/19/97
10/4/01   Excellent A 20"-Leg 3     95   2nd/11   66.08'/66'   AX

Excellent A Standard 24": 182 yds/ 66'
2 entered-2 ran-0 qualified


Excellent A JWW 20": 157 yds/ 42'
8 entered-8 ran-1 qualified
 
1st Place-Jan Vallone and Chloe
Ch Blackfriar A Scot On The Rocks, AX, OAJ, CD
DL726658/02-Bitch-6/19/97
10/4/01   Excellent A 20"-Leg 1     97   1st/8    43.57'/42'

The Agility Trial Qualifiers - Open


Open Standard 20": 167 yds/ 72'
10 entered-10 ran-2 qualified
 
 
1st Place-Neil Bryden and Talisker
Briarpatch Double Scotch, OA, AXJ, EAC, EJC, NGC
DL59923207-Dog-8/15/95
10/4/01   Open 20"-Leg 3     95   1st/10    57.29'/72'   OA
 
2nd Place-Lucy Campbell Gracie and Tommy
Ch Briarpatch Who Was That, OA, NAJ, CD
DL602409/01-Dog-7/31/95
10/4/01   Open 20"-Leg 3     90   2nd/10    77.47'/72'   OA


Open JWW 20": 136 yds/ 39'
9 entered-9 ran-2 qualified
 
1st Place-Elaine O'Carroll and Rory
Ch Colledge Spirit of Sheiling, OA, OAJ, HT
Rory-DL764846/01-Dog
10/4/01   Open 20"-Leg 3    100   1st/9     36.49'/39'   OAJ
2nd Place-Pat Bishop and Bruiser
Ha'Penny De'luxe Edition, NA, OAJ
Bruiser-DL753902/01-Dog-7/20/98
10/4/01   Open 20"-Leg 3     94   2nd/9     42.53'/39'   OAJ

Open JWW 24": 136 yds/ 39'
4 entered-4 ran-0 qualified

The Agility Trial Qualifiers - Novice B


Novice B Standard 20": 120 yds/ 65 '
15 entered-12 ran-8 qualified
 
1st Place-Joanne Williamson and Belle
Britannia Belle O' The Ball
DL780380/06-Bitch-2/22/99
10/4/01   Novice B 20"-Leg 1   100   1st/12   41.09'/65'
 
2nd Place-Karen Drummond and Blaze
Ch Shadowfax's Five Alarm Fire
DL730572/01-Bitch-10/21/97
10/4/01   Novice B 20"-Leg 2   100   2nd/12   41.46'/65'
 
3rd Place-Toni Tuck and Ella
Britannia Sings The Blues, TD
DL777025/05-Bitch-2/11/99
10/4/01   Novice B 20"-Leg 2   100   3rd/12   41.59'/65'
4th Place-Maryanne Groves and Brylie
Barnhollow Brylie, NA, NAJ, HIC
DL716907/04-Bitch-10/25/97
10/4/01   Novice B 20"-Leg 4   100   4th/12   46.40'/65'
 
Michele Ritter and Biff
Britannia Back To The Future
DL777025/02-Dog-2/11/99
10/4/01   Novice B 20"-Leg 1    98            36.14'/65'
 
Kim Markle and Sonny
Ch Tivoli's First Son of Lucas
DL796623/01-Dog-6/12/99
10/4/01   Novice B 20"-Leg 1    98            42.87'/65'
 
Tony Vallone and Sara
Ch Sheiling's Chivas Regal
DL784171/01-Bitch-5/31/97
10/4/01   Novice B 20"-Leg 1    95            54.36'/65'
 
Maryann Szalka and Checkers
Ch Fox Lane's Wynsum Checkmate, HIC, HCT, CGC
DL71468406-Dog-10/21/97
10/4/01   Novice B 20"-Leg 1    90            58.43'/65'

Novice B Standard 24": 120 yds/ 65 '
3 entered-3 ran-1 qualified
 
1st Place-Maryann Szalka and Cowboy
Fox Lane's Your Cowboy Song, NAJ, CD, UCD, HIC, HCT, CGC
DL634842/03-Dog-4/5/96
10/4/01   Novice B 24"-Leg 1    98   1st/3    39.60'/65'


Novice B JWW 20": 109 yds/ 36 '
15 entered-14 ran-5 qualified
 
1st Place-Sharon Prassa and Zoot
Ch Britannia Zoots Me Fine, NA, PT, HIC
DL791689/02-Dog-5/15/99
10/4/01   Novice B 20"-Leg 2   100   1st/14   31.19'/36'
 
2nd Place-Carol Carlsen and Lacey
Wynsum Alluring Dreamweaver
DL803628/01-Bitch-8/12/99
10/4/01   Novice B 20"-Leg 1   100   2nd/14   34.00'/36'
3rd Place-Maryann Groves and Brylie
Barnhollow Brylie, NA, NAJ, HIC
DL716907/04-Bitch-10/25/97
10/4/01   Novice B 20"-Leg 3   100   3rd/14   36.47'/36'   NAJ
 
4th Place-Toni Tuck and Ella
Britannia Sings The Blues, TD
DL777025/05-Bitch-2/11/99
10/4/01   Novice B 20"-Leg 1    94   4th/14   42.78'/36'
 
5th Place-Tony Vallone and Sara
Ch Sheiling's Chivas Regal
DL784171/01-Bitch-5/31/97
10/4/01   Novice B 20"-Leg 1    92            39.63'/36'

Novice B JWW 24": 109 yds/ 36 '
1 entered-1 ran-0 qualified

The Agility Trial Qualifiers - Novice A


Novice A Standard 20": 120 yds/ 65 '
7 entered-6 ran-0 qualified


 
Novice A JWW 20": 109 yds/ 36 '
3 entered-2 ran-1 qualified
 
 
1st Place-Debbie Barner and Daisy
Ch Brigadoon's Night and Day
DL706717/02-Bitch-7/28/97
10/4/01   Novice A 20"-Leg 1   100   1st/2    33.98'/36'


More on the Workers:

SCORE TABLE: Teri Fleming and Dottie Hamblin with help from Ruth Bryden and Anita Weiss

SCRIBES: Terry Johnson scribed for Excellent and Open, Rick Canner scribed for Novice standard.

TIMERS: Sandy McDonald, Sonja Moore, Linda Porter, and Sharon Prassa

GATE STEWARDS: Carol and Jody Lamb did all classes

CHIEF COURSE BUILDERS: Tony Vallone with Chantal Andrews, Lucy Campbell-Gracie, Beth Canner, Rick Canner, Walt Ernst, Jeff Ipser, Jody Lamb, Jim Leek, Tim Moore, and Michele Ritter

ANNOUNCER: Stephen Turner

CHECK IN TABLE: Karen Norteman and Libby Myers-Buhite

MEASURING: Carol Lamb and Gail Marantz-Romine

TROPHY TABLE SET UP: Carol Lamb and Gail Marantz-Romine

RING CREW: Neil Bryden, Beth Canner, Rick Canner, Jane Cooper, Jody Lamb, Jim Leek, Polley Ann McClure, Cheryl Poliak, Amy Steltz, Toni Tuck, and Carl Widell



Participant Comments:

"What I loved most about Agility at the National Specialty:
Fellow exhibitors did not ask me after each of my runs, 'Do Beardies always bark during agility?'"

-- Maryann Szalka (the other half of Team Cowboy and Team Checkers)

"I take it you know which one was me & Cocoa (Spindrift Dont U Just Lovett) in the Novice A runs . . . first timers . . . it showed that much!! I was just happy my mister social butterfly stayed with me and that I didn't get lost on the course!!"

-- Renee Lovett & Cocoa



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