Upcoming SOTC AGility Classes
AGILITY: Class descriptions and schedules: Foundations, Beginner, Prenovice, Novice, open, excellent/masters, sequencing, conditioning.
all online registrations and payment are due before and no later than one week before the start of classes.
drop-in fees for all 6 week classes: $20. Please contact the instructor to determine if there is space available.
MORE QUESTIONS about upcoming seminars, classes, class content…CONTACT THE TRAINING DIRECTOR, KRISTI KITA at: kristikita@hotmail.com
MORE QUESTIONS regarding fees and class availability… CONTACT THE AGIITY REGISTRAR, BONNIE SCOTT at: agilitysotc@tampabay.rr.com
*Please note that there will be a $25 charge for cancelling a class you register for. When we hold a spot for you in class, we incur the cost of teaching the class as well as administrative costs. Thank you for understanding.*
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Level I Agility Foundations Register Now!
Class Fee $110*
Course Length 6 Weeks
Agility Foundations is a prerequisite for all agility classes at SOTC. This class will cover ground work, target training, foundation handling skills, introductory jumping, start line stays, focus, and more. *Dogs should be at least 6 months old. We recommend puppy class completion and basic obedience skills including recalls and sit/stays.
*Crates required
Monday, May 6 to June 17(Skip 5-27), 9 AM, June Plank (inside class)
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Level II Beginner Agility Register Now!
Class Fee $110*
Course Length 6 Weeks
This class introduces lowered contact equipment and weave poles, jump training, and basic handling skills. This class can be repeated as needed. Dogs should have completed Agility Foundations or have permission from the instructor.
Monday, June 24 to July 29, 9 AM, June Plank (inside class)
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Beginners and Pre-Novice Agility Register Now !
Class Fee $110*
Course Length 6 Weeks
Beginners and Pre-Novice agility
This is a combination class for Beginners and Pre-Novice Agility. Dogs should have completed Agility Foundations or have permission from the instructor to take this class. The class will introduce contact equipment, weave poles, jump training and basic handling skills. Dog and handler will also focus on building confidence on equipment and begin navigating novice courses. This class can be repeated as needed.
*Crates required
Monday, April 1 to May 6,7:30PM, Jackie Routh
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Beginner Refresher Agility Register Now!
Class Fee $110*
Course Length 6 Weeks
Did you start agility but had to take a break? Need a refresh on the foundations? Need work on contacts, weaves and handling at a beginner to prenovice level? We will use small or large equipment based on what your dog needs. Flexible syllabus to get you to the next level.
TBD
Level III Pre-Novice Agility Register Now!
Class Fee $110*
Course Length 6 Weeks* See note below
This class focuses on building confidence on contact equipment and weave poles and developing handling skills needed to navigate novice courses. Teams will begin simple sequencing. This class can be repeated as needed.
TBD
Level IV Novice Agility Register Now!
Class Fee $110*
Course Length 6 Weeks
Novice Agility is for teams that are preparing to trial at the novice/beginner level. Dogs will be working on full height contact equipment and should be able to complete 6 weave poles. Teams will work on proofing their contacts and developing their handling skills (including front crosses and rear crosses) on short sequences consisting of 8-10 obstacles.
TBD
*Drop-ins are available, space permitting. Please contact Bonnie Scott at agilitysotc@tampabay.rr.com in advance to see if there is availability.
Level V Open Agility Register Now!
Class Fee $110*
Course Length 6 Weeks
This class is for teams that are training or competing at the novice/open level. Teams will work on longer sequences and/or short courses. More advanced handling skills and obstacle challenges will be introduced at this level. Dogs should be able to complete 12 weave poles.
Wednesday, May 8 to June 12, 7:30PM, Bonnie Scott
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Excellent/Masters Agility Register Now!
Class Fee $110*
Course Length 6 Weeks
This class is for teams that are training or competing at the excellent/masters level. Dogs should be proficient on all obstacles and handlers should be comfortable with the advanced handling skills needed to navigate full courses that can be expected at the top levels of competitive agility.
Tuesday, May 7 to May 28, 7PM, 90 minutes for 4 weeks, Melinda Mello
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Premier Register Now!
Class Fee $110*
Course Length 6 Week
Premier class will offer additional challenges, such as threadles, different obstacle spacing and backsides of jumps. These are masters level courses that are so fun to run. Dogs should be training at the excellent/masters level.
TBD