Hi Amy, I used to love when I could get ASCA titles at the NADAC events but now that they've separated I don't have access to any ASCA trials here in Vancouver, although I think there was one in Washington this year. We have 2 or 3 NADAC trials per year but I don't think there would be enough interest in ASCA Agility. This must have hurt them somewhat as the market seems fairly saturated with choices right now. Wendy

Hi Amy,

YES! We entered our first ASCA trial September in Nevada. We had a great time! The courses were open, flowing and FUN! I have never done any NADAC, so it would be hard for me to compare the two, but we thouroughly enjoyed the venue. There were some people a little puzzled by the concept of the gamblers class, but it was very similar to our AAC gamblers in Canada so we were right at home.

 One thing we found different was the slatless A-Frame, which did surprise our dogs a bit. But once they were over it a few times they were fine. If you could find a slatless A-Frame to practice on, even better. Of course we competed at the novice B level, being our first ASCA trial, and my little girl earned all three of her Novice titles in one weekend. Gee, maybe that was why it was so much fun....?

We are also persuing that elusive HOF status for our dogs' mom. :) But only the Open and Elite titles count, so, we will definitely be looking for more ASCA afility in the future!

Have fun at your trial,

Linda

We are working on more trials in the Seattle area. There is one tentatively planned for the first weekend in March in Port Orchard (near Tacoma, WA). Some clubs are holding 3-day trials, Friday is ASCA, then Sat-Sun NADAC. One interesting thing is that you can start at any level. I.e., if you are Open in another venue, you can run Open in ASCA. Your Qs first count toward your Novice title, then are applied to Open and so on. For more light reading and rules, here is the ASCA agility rule book: http://www.asca.org/Portals/812b34ca-1ab9-41bb-9dc9-d7b90411dbdc/AgilityRules.pdf

How do I register my BC with the ASCA for agility? Can I get a tracking number and use it, since that's what I saw on the "Agility Entry" form? I'm just confused and was denied an ILP, so I'm trying to do as many venues as possible... I know for sure we're doing UKC, NADAC, and USDAA, but there are basically no CPE or DOCNA trials here. I'd love to try them, though.

Goggle ASCA and go to there web site.You can also enter on most premiums.Off the top of my head I think it will cost you $20 to get a tracking number and earn titles.You can also enter F.E.O. if you just want to run and don't care about the titles.ASCA also offers day of show entries but not all clubs do this.Sorry to hear about the ILP.Hope this helps.Rick Dorrington

The best part of ASCA is that all of the equipment is used (except table). Since we train on all the equipment, why not use it. . . I definitely prefer ASCA, and wish they held more trials in Western Washington State.

Like the other venues, course difficulty depends on the judge. Trip blasted through his first  Asca trial, since the courses were relatively easy (almost no traps). In contrast, the courses in our second ASCA trial had an overall Q-rate of about 20% at all levels.

Neither Trip or Chica are purebreds, but they do have tracking numbers and can earn most ASCA titles. There are a few titles restricted to purebreds.