Your 2009 Agility Advisory Committee

Updated: January 21, 2010

We are currently working on the final list of recommendations from the agility advisory committee, which will be presented to the AKC Board of Directors for review in April, and will be voted on in May. Once we have the timeline and effective dates for changes, we will publish them here on the AKC website.

Time 2 Beat (T2B)

Time 2 Beat is a new agility class recommended by the 2009 AKC Agility Advisory Committee. At this time, AKC is researching this proposed class and asking clubs to host demonstrations in conjunction with their upcoming 2009-2010 trial weekends.

Time 2 Beat is a "hybrid" class built primarily from obstacles from Jumpers With Weaves, with the option of having one to two contacts included on the course. This class is unique, as each dog has the chance to set the "Time to Beat" for each jump height division. This is different than the current AKC classes (Standard and JWW) where the Standard Course Time (SCT) is set by the course yardage as wheeled by the judge.

To host a Time 2 Beat demonstration, please complete a Special Attractions form from the AKC website on the Downloadable Forms page and return the form by fax to John Brading, Event Operations Manager, at 919/816-4210.

For more information, please download the PDF file from the link below and/or view the T2B video file.

Time 2 Beat (T2B) Description – PDF

After the Special Attraction has been approved, a package of Time 2 Beat material will be sent to the club electronically. This will include an Excel spreadsheet that contains a scribe sheet template, plus the spreadsheet provides the ability to score the class electronically. The club is asked to collect scoring data and return the data to AKC for analysis.

Judges who are asked to design a Time 2 Beat course should contact Steve Herwig, Agility Field Rep, at smh@akc.org. Exhibitor comments about Time 2 Beat should be sent to AgilityAdv@akc.org.

Thank you,

Andy Hartman
Director of Agility

The American Kennel Club Companion Events Department is pleased to announce your 2009 Agility Advisory Committee.

Left to Right, Front Row: Marquand Cheek (CA), Pamela Sturtz (NY)
Back Row: Gail Storm, Steve Herwig, David Nauer (CO), Randy Reed (FL), Andy Hartman, Director of Agility; Karen Paulukaitis (AL), Carrie DeYoung, Kimberly Reeher (PA), Katherine Leggett (CA)

Thank you for the feedback you provided the 2009 AKC Agility Advisory Committee (AAC) prior to the June meeting. While it is not possible to respond personally to each email that we receive regarding the Committee's recommendations, please be assured that all input will be shared with the Committee. We appreciate your interest in our sport and the time you have taken to help shape the future of the AKC agility program.

Sincerely,

Andy Hartman
Director of Agility