Agility League FAQ’s
Welcome League Player!
Now that you are registered for League, you may have some questions. We have included common questions and answers on this page, but if you have a question that is not listed, please email us at supernovadogs@outlook.com.
You can also find more information, such as the current League season event dates and the Player’s Handbook by visiting the League Page.
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League season runs from October of a given year through May of the following year.
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During a standard season, 6 in-person events and the following virtual week, are offered from October-April (with the exception of December). Additional Virtual League week events will be offered in December and May dependent on interest.
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Our in-person events are scheduled once a month from October-April (excluding December). Events are always held on Saturday afternoons starting at 2:00pm. Event dates are scheduled before the start of the season and announced on the website and to registrants. Should any schedule changes need to be made during the season, registrants will be notified as soon as possible regarding rescheduled events.
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Events start at 2:00pm and typically last about 4-5 hours depending on the number of registered teams.
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Yes! Dog’s may be crated in the building in the designated crating area in our back ring or you can choose to crate them in your car for the duration of the event. Dogs should be crated at all times unless you are taking your dog out for a potty break or are lining up for your heat. Crating is required for the safety of all of the dogs attending events.
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Virtual League weeks will be offered during standard classes, private lessons, or ring rentals for the duration of designated weeks during the season. Instructors may take video during classes or lessons or teams may take their own video during a ring rental for submission.
A virtual League week will always follow a scheduled in-person League event. This allows any virtual only players to participate in the games offered during the in-person event. Registrants that are unable to attend the in-person event may also choose to participate virtually instead.
Additional virtual League weeks will be scheduled during the season (December and May) based on interest for any League members to participate in.
Refer to the virtual submission requirements in the Player Handbook for more information.
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League members will be emailed registration information at least 2 weeks prior to a scheduled event date. Registration will be open for 1 week, late entries will not be accepted.
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Your League membership for a given season will give you access to register for and participate in any of the offered in-person or virtual events. You are not required to attend a specific number of events during the season, you can participate as your schedule allows.
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After registering as a League member and receiving your League number you will need to renew your membership on a seasonal basis in order to participate in events offered during that specific season. If your membership lapses, you may renew during the next seasonal renewal period. Seasonal renewals are open during the membership period at the end of August.
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We offer teams the option to start at 2 different levels, Rookie or Performer. Rookie features courses with 8-14 obstacles while Performer features courses with 12-18 obstacles. Performer courses will also include weave poles, for designate games, and teeter, if participating in Global.
We recommend selecting a level based on what your dog is able to successfully complete during training. If you are not sure what level would be best, your instructor would be happy to discuss your options and make a recommendation.
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Jump height is based on your dog’s measurement from the top of their shoulders. A dog’s height measurement is taken from the floor to the highest point of the dog’s shoulders, in a perpendicular line. The dog should be standing straight with their head level so as not to skew the measurement.
Once you have measured your dog, refer to Section 8 of the Player’s Handbook to determine what height they are eligible to jump.
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Yes, you can sign up to participate in different levels in each game as long as you are starting at either the Rookie or Performer level.
Even if you start your dog in the same level for every game, you may complete your qualifying runs for one game and move up to the next level in just that game.
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You are able to move up to the next level when your dog completes the required number of qualifying runs to earn a title at the current level. Rookie- 4 qualifying runs, Performer- 5 qualifying runs.
Once your dog has completed the minimum number of qualifying runs, you are NOT required to move them up. You can continue to participate at your current level and work towards exceptional titles.