Volunteers:

Without volunteers, our shows could not go ahead.  The club relies on the goodwill and cheer of its members to ensure the smooth running of shows.  Your help is appreciated more than you can realise!!  Below are some of the jobs we need volunteers for at every show. 

Entries - The people who take the competitors’ fees and issue numbers out to their dogs.
Scoreboard Person - The person who records the scores from the scribe sheets.
Caller - A person with a firm, clear voice to call the next dog up to the start line. 
Scrimer - Records the dog’s time and any faults for each event. 
Runner - The person who takes the completed scribe sheets to the Scoreboard and other “go-for” tasks.
Rails - The people who help to keep the agility rails up and ready for the next competitor. 

Please let your instructor know where you can help!

Our Club policy for dogs that are anxious is to give them a red ribbon on their collar.  This signals that the dog needs a little "space" - please be aware of where your dog is in relation to red ribboned dogs. However, a dog wearing a red ribbon is not then exempt from having good manners!  If you wish help and/or training with your dog, ask advice from your instructor. Thank you!

Collars, Leads and Toys:

Available for sale - check out the price list on the Notice Board.  Also available are dumbbells, slip leads for agility and club badges. Our prices are cheaper than retail outlets.

Website:

We are on the web! www.norwestdogtraining.co.nz
Huge thanks go to Wendy Ronald for setting this up for us!
Email photos for the gallery to wendy@netlist.co.nz

Competitions:

NorWest have active groups competing in Obedience, Agility and Flygility.  We encourage new people to come and try their dogs in the Elementary tests available in all three sports.

If travelling to shows isn’t your thing, but you’re still keen to compete, then the Link competition may be for you.  Once a month, agility and flygility courses are set up and the results collected nationally amongst the dog clubs.  The Link magazine then shows the results the following month and NorWest have a trophy for the agility Top Dog of the month.  This can be an excellent start to your agility and flygility career!

Recent Successes:

Tauranga Ribbon Trial - 12 August Diana McKay & Raven - 7th in Novice Diana McKay & Raven - Clear Round in Starters WAG Agility Champ - 1/2 September Sue Williams & Kozmo - 9th in Starters East Auckland Obedience RT - 2 September Nicole Beaumont & Todd - 3rd in Novice Corinne Barker & Kaos - 2nd in Special Beginners Fiona Craig & Beau - 4th in Special Beginners Rosalind Walkington & Emma - 2nd in Elementary Jeff Walkington & Charlie - 4th in Elementary Mangawhai Agility RT - 8 September Nicole Beaumont & Todd - 3rd in Intermediate Pene McCormack & Flossie- 4th in Novice Sue Williams & Kozmo - 8th in Starters Karen Smith & Zoe - Clear Round in Starters Annie Sail & Neo - Clear Round in Starters Whangarei Agility RT - 9 September Pene McCormack & Flossie - 8th in Novice Sue Williams & Kozmo - Clear Round in Novice Sue Williams & Kozmo - 5th in Starters Bruce Ronald & Rowan - 8th in Elementary All Breeds Obedience Champ - 15 September Rosalind Walkington & Emma - 6th in Special Beginners Rosalind Walkington & Emma - 1st in Elementary Jeff Walkington & Charlie - 2nd in Elementary Fiona Craig & Beau - 5th in Elementary Rotorua Flygility - 15 September Intermediate Pairs (Random) Winner Kay Ungemuth & Caleb Semi Finalist Diana McKay & Raven Open Individual Runner Up Kay Ungemuth & Caleb Upcoming Events

Tauranga Flygility - 16 September Advanced Individual Runner Up Nicole Beaumont & Todd Open Individual Runner Up Nicole Beaumont & Todd Beginners Pairs (Random) Runner Up Karen Smith & Teddy Semi Finalist Joan McFarlane & Xena Manukau Agility RT - 22 September Diana McKay & Raven - Clear Round in Novice Nicky Bushnell & Tweeza - Clear Round in Novice Pene McCormack & Flossie - 8th in Starters Diana McKay & Raven - 9th in Starters Sue Williams & Kozmo - Clear Round in Starters Annie Sail & Neo - Clear Round in Starters Diana McKay & Raven - 5th in Starters Jumpers Annie Sail & Neo - Clear Round in Starters Jumpers ACAC Agility RT - 23 September Pene McCormack & Flossie - 7th in Novice Diana McKay & Tui - 6th in Novice Sue Williams & Kozmo - 5th in Starters Annie Sail & Neo - 7th in Starters Diana McKay & Tui - 10th in Starters Annie Sail & Ash - Clear Round in Starters Annie Sail & Ash - 2nd in Elementary Annie Sail & Neo - 9th in Elementary Bruce Ronald & Rowan - 10th in Elementary All Breeds DTC Canine Good Citizen Test - 30 September Jeff Walkington and Charlie - Silver and Gold A big cheer of congratulations to all our competitors, particularly those who are just starting on the competition ladder!! Special Mentions:  Big pat on the back for Kay Ungemuth & Caleb who gained their Champion Flygility Dog title in Tauranga. Congratulations also to Pene McCormack & Flossie, who won their AD (agility dog) title at ACAC's Ribbon Trial.

Champ = Championship Show (you must be a Kennel Club member to enter and compete)
RT =  Ribbon Trial (non-Kennel Club members may enter and compete)

October 6-7th 13-14th 14th 20-22nd 28th	Hibiscus Coast Obedience Champ  Manukau Obedience Champ  Counties Agility RT & AD  NDTA - AUCKLAND  NorWest Flygility Tournament
November  3rd 4th 10-11th 24th 25th	Akarana Agility Champ (entries close 8 Oct)  ACAC Agility Champ (entries close 15 Oct)   Whangarei Agility & Obedience Champ (entries close 18 Oct for Agility and 24 Oct for Obedience)  North Shore Agility RT & AD     Norwest Obedience & Agility RT!!
December 1st  2nd  8th 9th 9th	APGSDL Obedience & Agility RT Hibiscus Obedience & Agility RT  Cambridge Agility RT  WAG Agility RT & ADX  Hamilton Obedience RT