The Brag board

Thanks for spending your Weekend with us! Our aussome judge Bernie Doyle brought some really fun courses. Our chief course builder Karen Hough did a fabulous job making sure the courses “flowed” nicely. The weather was absolutely Great for being outside in November. Once again we had new exhibitors – so Exciting!!

Congrats to all the victories this weekend:

Obi: First Ever PERFECT Day with 5 of 5 Qs!!!!!!! :-)

Obi: Open Weavers Title, Awesome Contacts!!

Roy: Superior Elite Tunnelers

Jet: First Open Q in Anything! (Tunnelers)

Finn and Anna: First time running together AND got 2 Qs!

Diego: 2 of 4 Qs!

Luke: Open Tunnelers Title

Piper: Versatility NATCH 8

Ozzy: Novice Touch N Go Title, Elite Tunnelers Title, Open Outstanding Weavers Title

Snickers: First Barrelers Q!

Bosch: Novice Superior Hoopers, Novice Superior Barrelers, First extra 5 points in Hoopers x2!!!!

Winston: First EVER Elite Q (Regular Round 2)

Lily: First Novice Regular Q

Chelsea: NATCH 33

Angel: First Elite Chances Q

Charlie: Novice Versatility

Finn: Great run in Intro Jumpers and did not go off the course and stayed focused the whole run!!! AND got a Q in Jumpers as well!!!!

Bosch: Novice Versatility

Lily: Finally earned Jumpers Title

Ozzy: Novice Versatility

Several “First Q” ribbons were handed out as well!!! Congratulations Everyone!

Thank You for your support! Come back and play again February 24-25, 2018!

Thanks for spending your Easter Weekend with us. We had great weather, awesome judges, great exhibitors, and tons of Fun!  Congrats to all the victories this weekend:

Piper: Versatility NATCH 6

Angel: Novice Triple Superior

Finn: Elite Tunnelers Title, Novice Weavers Title and did not spin in front of weaves! Open Hoopers Title. AND QUALIFIED for CHAMPS!!!!

Zeus: won the Easter Basket

Breeze: NATCH 17

Clyde: RAN a Whole Course!

Journey: Intro Tunnelers Title

Becky Learned to run ahead of Cooper!

Piper 10,000 Points

Keaton: Novice Touch N Go Superior, Open Jumpers Title, FINALLY Novice Weavers Superior!

Nina: First Q in Chances and Open Regular

Ollie: Open Jumpers Title

Darby: Novice Versatility, Novice Hoopers Title

Luke: Novice Touch N Go Title

Finn: Novice Versatility

We are so happy to see the “First Q” ribbons being enjoyed. Congratulations Everyone!

Thank You Everyone for your support!

FABULOUS weekend! We had beautiful weather, especially for February. Saturday was a bit warm, but the wind picked up and made it not too bad for the pups. Saturday evening we were threatened with storms, but were lucky and it didn’t come this far south. Sunday was cooler and perfect for the pups and they certainly showed it! We continue to get new-to NADAC exhibitors AND Brand New to Agility Exhibitors! Thank you for joining us for your debuts! We have such an awesome group of exhibitors that continue to support us. Thank You! Thanks Rita and Kim for providing us with a great place to trial. Thanks Dan for all you do, behind the scenes, during the trial, and including trash removal. :-) Thanks to everyone for all the food on Saturday and Sunday. It was supposed to be Yappy Lunch but all through both days, food just kept showing up! Thanks a million to our judge Bernie Doyle for, once again, providing a warm and welcoming smile, making everyone feel comfortable, and lots and lots of laughs.

Congrats to all the victories this weekend:

Two: Intro X-Hoopers title, Intro Weavers Title, 4 for 4

Chelsea (& Chris): All Around NATCH 3

Zeus: Happy 8th Birthday!

Anna and Diego “First Q”!

Navi: No Cones! And first Jumpers Q

Keaton: Novice Superior Jumpers

Winston: did EXACTLY what Laura Ann asked

Dillon: Great Debut and First Q (never done agility before!)

Boogie: Awesome Jumpers and Novice X-HP Title

Cooper: Great Debut and First Q (never done agility before!)

ALL My Students Q’d! Go Family Dog Club!!!!

Lela Dax: Versatility NATCH 2 and NATCH 4

Zia: 3 for 3

Finn: Awesome Lead Outs all weekend, Novice X-Hoopers Title, Novice Regular Title

We are so happy to see the “First Q” ribbons being enjoyed. Congratulations Everyone!

Thank You Everyone for your support! See you in April!

Wow!  What an Amazing weekend!  Many Thanks to all who came to play and supported us!  What a Great Trial!  It was so nice that everyone saw what needed to be done and stepped in to help without hesitation, and many times without a callout for help!  You guys ROCK!  Once again we were excited and pleased to have brand new exhibitors to our trial, and brand new to Agility!  Thanks Rita and Kim and Family dog Club for providing us with a great place to trial.  Thanks much to our judge Ed Scharringhausen for always having a bounce in his step and a smile on his face!

Congrats to all the victories this weekend:
Keaton:  Oustanding Novice Hoopers
Zeus:  Rebelled in Weavers
Karma:  Open Superior Touch N Go
Clyde:  RAN! X2  (I actually believe he RAN in almost all of his runs!)
Piper:  Versatility NATCH 4
Cassie post injury – 3 Qs!
Nina: 1st Q in Regular, Hoopers, and Jumpers  (Great Debut!)
Lela Dax:  perfect day
Ty:  stayed in the ring!!!  (Great Debut! HUGELY surpassed moms expectations!)
Lily:  1st Jumpers Q
Jack:  Novice Superior Jumpers
Darby:  Novice Jumpers
Chelsea:  RAN thru Weavers
Lela Dax:  Elite Superior Versatility, Triple Superior Versatility
Snickers:  made it thru weavers
Nina:  1st Q in Weavers, 1st Title – Tunnelers  (Great Debut!)
David:  didn’t need a jump start!  (car) 
Darby:  Novice Tunnelers Title 6.46 YPS!
There were a few other debuts but sadly they forgot to write on the brag board.  Oh well, we will catch them next time!

Thank You Everyone!  We couldn’t do this without Your Support!  We look forward to seeing you again in February! 

Thanks to all who came and supported us!  Once again we were excited and pleased to have brand new exhibitors to our trial!  Thanks Rita and Kim for providing us with a great place to trial.  Thanks much to our judge Mark Gwillim for leaving the cool north and joining us in the very humid south. 

Congrats to all the victories this weekend:
Jet:  1000 lifetime points
Dasher:  stayed in the ring and hit ALL Contacts!  :-)
Finn’s Debut earned a First Q!
Lily earned her First Title!
Go Glen & Zeus “Q’d”
Keaton:  Novice Hoopers, Outstanding Novice Jumpers
Obi:  Novice Regular Title
Jet:  Novice Hoopers
Leia:  Novice All Around
Luke:  First Title Novice Jumpers, Novice Hoopers Title
Zeus:  Open Jumpers Title
Chris & Piper:   NATCH 4
Leia:  Open Chances Title
Keaton:  Novice Chances
Truman:  Novice Chances, Novice Versatility
Clyde – RAN!   AND earned a Q in Chances!!!!
Casey:  Open Versatiltity   :-)
Darby:  Novice Regular Title
Juno did a Whole Course!!  :-)
Jet:  Superior Novice Tunnelers
Keaton:  Superior Novice Tunnelers
Finn:  hit every Contact AND held every Start Line! 

 Another Fabulous Agility Weekend at Tails Up!  The weather cooperated, mostly, okay, there was no snow and no rain!  Once again we were excited and pleased to have brand new exhibitors enter our trial!  Some of them even brought RVs!  Thanks Rita and Kim for providing us with such a great location to trial.  Thanks to our judges Karen Hough and Dwayne Bonker for keeping us on our toes and always having smiles on your faces.  Thanks Emily and everyone that donated to the potluck yappy lunch!  There was, as usual, too much food!  Thanks to our small, but mighty, group that worked together wonderfully and had an exceptionally great time.  Thanks to ALL the exhibitors that came and supported Tails Up!  We hope to see you again in the fall!

Congratulations to everyone on their Brags!
Megan Keister and Truman:  Truman’s FIRST outdoor Agility Q!  Open Weavers Title, Novice Tunnelers Title
Tom Fix and Breeze:  Breeze raced through all three sets of Weaves!
Karen Cummings and Leia:  Outstanding Novice Touch N Go, Superior Novice Tunnelers, Superior Novice Jumpers
Laura Pirone and Bailey:  FIRST Q EVER!!!!   :-)
Tom Fix and Razz:  Debut and FIRST EVER Q!
Stephanie Reitz and Fly:  Novice Extreme Hoopers, Outstanding Novice Regular,
Stephanie Reitz and Seamus:  Superior Open Extreme Hoopers
Brandi Bishop and Rental Sheltie Luke:  fun weekend with 8 Q’s!
Stephanie Reitz and Gus:  Open Extreme Hoopers, Oustanding Open Regular, Elite Tunnelers Title, Superior Novice Hoopers
Val Embrey and Carly:  Second Novice Chances
Glenn Coltrane and Zeus:  Open Tunnelers Title
Linda Alderson and Lela:  TWO Weavers legs
Melissa Reese and Sarah:  Open All Around
Nicole Tougas and Ginger:  Open Jumpers Title
Becki Umberger and Keaton:  Keaton EVERY contact in Touch N Go
Arlene Stadler and Jack:  Novice Tunnelers Q, Novice Regular Q
Emma Vlcek and Diego:  Novice Triple Superior
Sarah Fix and Jinks:  Elite All Around – FINALLY!!!!
Nicole Tougas and Fynn:  FIRST Q in Agility!
Sherry Walters and Lily:  FIRST Q EVER!  (Regular)
Nicole Davilli and Casey:  Open Hoopers Title
Nicole Davilli and Abbey:   NATCH!!!!!    FINALLY!!!!
Nicole Davilli and Abbey:   Open Superior Versatility, Open All Around
Chris Chapman and Piper:  NATCH 3 and Versatility NATCH 3 

 Thanks everyone for coming out and having fun with your pups.  We were lucky enough to have fantastic weather for February.  Judge Bernie Doyle brought some fun and challenging courses.  Congratulations to everyone on all their accomplishments:
Brianna & Casey’s First Q!
Chris & Chelsea first 30 point Bonus Attempt, earned 15 points!
Julia & Joy first 30 point Bonus Attempt, earned 15 points!
Cathy & Clayton Bonus Regular Run, earned 20 points!
David & Sadie L First Elite Hooper Q, 12 years old and First Place Elite Tunnelers
Andrew & Diego First Hooper Title and Andrew’s First title
Glen & Zeus Novice Hoopers Title
Sarah and Jinks NATCH 7
Diana and Chesnee NATCH 7
Brianna & Casey’s First Title
Brandy & Luke’s First Q
Nicole & Casey’s First Open Chances
Nicole & Abbey 230 Elite Regular Points (NO more Weaves for Abbey!)
Sarah and Jinks Versatility NATCH 4
Cathy and Clayton NATCH 8 and Versatility NATCH 8 

 Another fabulous agility weekend!  Thanks Much to our judge Nick Sparks.  Thanks to all the exhibitors who came and played and had fun!  Also another Great Yappy Hour!

Congrats to everyone on their accomplishments little and big.  Here's what was on the Brag Board:
Jet Intro Outstanding Tunnelers
Angel Novice Superior Weavers
Luke had a Great Debut!
Andrew got his 1st Q with Diego
Bailey:  Elite Superior Versatility and Triple Superior Versatility
Clyde:  Q in TnG and We Ran Fast!  :-)    also Regular 2 Intro Q
Issy didn’t jump on the ring crew or the judge!  WOOOHOOO!!!
Keaton’s 1st Jumpers run ever and a Q!
Leia is Awesome!
Abbey did TWO sets of 12 Weave Poles!!!
Chelsea NATCH-24
Ginger Novice Jumpers Title
Snickers ran AND Q’d!   First Chances run!
Leia Novice Jumpers Title
Piper 5,000 Lifetime Points
Diego Novice Chances Title
Zeus Novice Jumpers Title
Chelsea Versatility NATCH-16
Leia Novice Weaver Title
Diego Open Jumpers Title
Chesnee & Emma had an Awesome Tunnelers Run
Chelsea 20,000 Lifetime Points 

Thanks everyone for coming to our trial and supporting us.  The weather was very cooperative, unlike February!  Once again, we welcomed brand new people to our trial!  Thank You Dwayne Bonker for judging and we are sorry you had a flat tire on your drive here.  We had an awesome Yappy Hour as usual!  Thanks so much to all our exhibitors for coming and having fun and helping our trial run very smoothly!  Hope to see you ALL in the fall! 

Congratulations to the Special Achievements from our Brag Board:
Emily Vlcek and Obi: Novice Tunnelers, Obi can weave!
Anna Vlcek:  FIRST trial (junior handler)
Stephanie Reitz and Fly: Novice Tunnelers
Dani Orender and Issy: FIRST trial
Tim Spring and Zee:  Open Jumpers
Sherry Walters and Lily:  FIRST trial
Stephanie Reitz and Gus: Outstanding Novice Extreme Hoopers
Karen Cummings and Chewie: FIRST trial
Melissa Reese and Sarah: Triple Triple Superior
Laurie Davies and Cassie: 3 Qs on Friday
Laurie Davies and Maya: Tunnelers Q, Intro Regular Q
Tim Spring made Sam Lietz Blush!  (not an easy task!)
Cait & Jessica: Agility Debut!  AND First Q!
Glenn Coltrane and Zeus: Three Qs
Nicole Davilli and Casey:  Superior Novice Hoopers, Elite Touch N Go, Open Weavers
Karen Cummings and Vader:  good hoops
David Burnett and Sadie L:  Superior Novice Hoopers
Linda Anderson and Zia:  Perfect Day Saturday
Linda Anderson and Lela:  NO poopage in the back ring (we all thank you for this!)
Becky Umberger and Jet: FIRST Jumpers Course Ever
Rita Phoenix and Pork Chop:  had a REALLY clean run!   J
Tom Fix and Breeze:  Versatility NATCH 7
Cathie Cage and Cheyenne:  NATCH 3
Michelle Goduti and Calder:  Novice Regular, Outstanding Novice Tunnelers
Tim Spring and Zee:  Zee ran Great after seeing wheels!
Stephanie Reitz and Gus:  First Perfect Day
Brandy Walters and Whisper:  First Perfect Weekend 

 Thank you for entering the Tails Up Agility February 21-22, 2015 NADAC trial.   

Unfortunately, for the safety of our exhibitors, both four legged and two legged, we have decided to cancel the trial.  

Last night we received approximately six inches of snow in Chesapeake.  The ensuing freezing rain created an icy layer to form on top of the snow.  The conditions are treacherous.   

The Hampton Roads area has had subnormal cold temperatures for the past week and all weather forecasts are saying this week will be just as cold with below freezing temperatures until Saturday.  The ground is frozen.   As such, it is highly unlikely the snow and ice will melt off the trial field/rings by the weekend.  The forecast low for Thursday evening is 1 degree and Friday evening is forecast at 6 degrees.      

Although the trial premium does not require Tails Up to refund entry fees, in this case, we have decided that the club will absorb any sunk costs (judge's fees, non-refundable portions of judges travel).   TUAC is a not-for-profit club.   If you plan to enter the April trial and would like me to apply your entry fees to that event, please let me know by next Monday.  Otherwise I plan to shred all entry fees.  If you used worker coupons, I have a detailed record of them and will apply them to your trial.  

Thank you for entering this trial; we are all disappointed by the turn of the weather but safety is paramount.  We really hope to see you at the April trial!   

  WooooHoooo!  THANK YOU!  Thank You everyone that came and supported the “new” trial for Tails Up Agility Club (TUAC)!  It was a HUGE success!  Our Exhibitors Rock!  Judge Bernie Doyle faced significant issues getting here, taking over 17 hours!  But she finally made it via a different airline, a different location, and a little help from our northern Virginia friend (Thanks Sam Lietz!).  Thanks Bernie for bringing some really fun courses!  The weather was very cooperative.  Once again, we welcomed brand new people to our trial!  And of course, we had an awesome Yappy Hour!  Thanks so much to all our exhibitors for coming and having fun and helping our trial run very smoothly!  You guys Rock! 

Congratulations to the Special Achievements from our Brag Board:
Kathy Wyatt and Bailey: Open Hoopers Title
Arlene Stadler and Jack: 1st Q EVER Novice Regular
Alice Barlow and Cooper: Outstanding Open Jumpers, Open Weavers Title
Nicole Davilli:  Abbey and Casey are back!
Nicole Davilli and Abbey:  Outstanding Open Hoopers, Open Tunnelers Title
Laurie Davies and Cassie : Novice Jumpers Title, Novice Tunnelers Q, Novice Regular 1 Q
Laurie Davies and Maya:  1st Q EVER Novice Jumpers
Michelle Goduti and Calder:  Calder did NOT potty in the ring and stayed focused (mostly J), Jumpers Q!
Patty Abel and Tater:  Open Tunnelers Title, Outstanding Open Jumpers
Glenn Coltrane and Zeus: 1st Q Novice Tunnelers
Tom Fix and Breeze:  10,000 points!
David Burnett and Sadie L:  1st Weavers Q
Chris Chapman and Piper:  Elite Chances Title
Brandy Walters and Angel:  Novice Outstanding Weavers, Novice Outstanding Hoopers
Diana Deadrick and Chesnee:  NATCH 4
Emma Vlcek and Diego:  ran “thru” all the tunnels AND did Chances!!!
Sarah Fix and Jinks:  NATCH 4

Also, several videos were submitted to NADAC for Bonus Run Review:
Sam Lietz and Schatzi Jumpers Saturday
Cathy Cage and Clayton Jumpers Saturday
Sam Lietz and Schatzi Regular 1 Saturday
Cathy Cage and Cheyenne Chances Sunday
Cathy Cage and Clayton Chances Sunday
Sam Lietz and Schatzi Jumpers Sunday
Cathy Cage and Clayton Jumpers Sunday
Scott Casino and Summer Jumpers Sunday

We hope to see everyone in a few weeks, at our next regularly scheduled trial, October 31-November 2. 

 Another amazing Tails Up trial!  We had a beautiful weekend for an outdoor trial.  Many Thanks to our Judge Dwayne Bonker!  Once again, we Welcomed brand new people to our trial!  Thanks to all our exhibitors who pitched in and helped make the weekend quite enjoyable. 

Yappy Hour Saturday evening was our biggest yet!  Of course, the weather played a large part in that! 

Congratulations to all these special achievements from our Brag Board:
Lee Anne McAdam & Jack:  First Elite Weavers Q, Novice All Around
Ashley Huffman & Lissie:  Open Touch N Go Title, First Elite Title – Tunnelers, Outstanding Open Regular, Superior Novice Hoopers
Melissa Dimeler & Bonnet:  Novice Hoopers Title and fastest run ever – 4.16 yps!!!!
Melissa Reese & Sarah:  Superior Open Touch N Go, Novice All Around
Julia Foust & Joy:  Novice Superior Hoopers, Novice All Around, Relaxed and Happy Start Lines!!!!
Sam Lietz & Schatzi:  Versatility NATCH 11
Karen Cummings & Vader:  Open Tunnelers Title, 5/6 Qs, First Regular Open – set of 12 weaves conquered!
Becky Parker & Sampsyn:  Superior Novice Tunnelers
Linda Anderson & Lela Dax:  First time both Regular runs Qs, Best day ever 4/5 Qs
Nicole Davilli & Abbey: Superior Elite Tunnelers
Nicole Davilli & Casey: Novice Chances Title, Novice Versatility,
Cathy Wyatt & Bailey:  Elite Weavers Title
Diana Deadrick & Chesnee:  NATCH 3
Tim Spring & Zee:  Superior Novice Jumpers
Stephanie Reitz & Seamus: Open Extreme Hoopers
Sarah Fix & Jinks:  Versatility NATCH
Karen Hough & Blink:  Superior Novice Chances, Novice Triple Superior
David Burnett & Sadie L:  First Elite run – Tunnelers Q
Stephanie Reitz & Gus: Novice Regular Title – he remembered how to weave this weekend!
Mary Callaway & Bacchus:  Novice Versatility, Novice Triple Superior, Novice Superior Title
Chris Chapman & Piper:  Novice Weavers Title, Novice Versatility, Superior Open Touch N Go
Sarah Fix & Fire:  15 point Bonus Chances Run!!!

Thank you everyone that came out and played!  We hope to see you again in November! 

 February 22-23, 2014

Wow!  What an amazing trial!  Mother Nature was much nicer to us this year than she was last.  Although we did have severe thunder storms and a tornado warning on Friday, it dried up nicely and the sun shone all weekend!  It was great to get back out on the agility field after all the cold, snowy weather we have had.  Except for some distant gun shots, and something that sounded like a canon, the dogs ran happy all weekend.

We are sorry that judge Pam Smith was unable to join us but Thankful that Sarah Fix and Jean Wilkins were here and gladly filled in judging.  Thanks also to Scott Casino for assisting on Sunday. 

Thanks to all our exhibitors who pitched in and helped keep the trial flowing smoothly, barely noticing that the judges had swapped once again.  We have the best group of people around!  Thank You!

Yappy Hour Saturday evening was a huge success with everyone sharing stories and enjoying some great food while the pups ran and played in the enclosed play area.

Here are some Special Achievements from the weekend:
Andrea Lengi & Pye: NATCH
Lee Anne McAdam & Jack:  Outstanding Open Touch N Go, First Elite Chances Q
Brandy Walters & Angel: Outstanding Novice Touch N Go, Outstanding Novice Regular, Novice Chances title, Outstanding Novice Jumpers, Best weekend ever with 9/12 Qs!
Karen Cummings & Vader: Vader stayed with her through gun fire!  First Open Q!  5/6Qs Sunday after 0/6Qs Saturday.
Nicole Davilli & Casey: Elite Jumpers Title, Superior Novice Regular, Superior Novice Tunnelers
David Burnett & Sadie L: Novice Hoopers Title, Best Day Ever 5/6 Qs, 3-1st, 1-2nd, 1-4th.  Outstanding Novice Regular
Lee Anne McAdam & Squeaker: Superior Novice Chances, Novice Triple Superior
Cathy Wyatt & Rosie: Outstanding Elite Hoopers
Linda Anderson & Lela Dax: Novice Chances Title
Jean Conroy & Sandy: Novice Regular Title, Novice Jumpers Title
Stephanie Reitz & Seamus: Outstanding Open Chances
Linda Anderson & Jadzia Dax: NATCH 8
Stephanie Reitz & Gus:  Novice Jumpers Title
Lisa Godfrey & Sadie B:  Open Regular Title
Chris Chapman & Piper: Piper Weaved!!!
Tom Fix & Breeze: Perfect weekend of 12/12 Qs!
Julia Foust & Emmy: Emmy stayed in the van and never made a sound!
Karen Cummings & Chewie: Chewie made new friends!
Sarah Fix & Fire: V-NATCH 8
Jackie Harris & Patch: Really enjoyed our First NADAC experience!  Thanks!

Thank you everyone that came out and played!  We hope to see you again in April.