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Jumping Chollas now has two newspaper editors: Sonia Cowen will edit special events and provide the information to television stations and local newspapers.   Laurie Johnson will cover local JCAC news, so if you have information about people or the club that should be shared with others, please contact Laurie at lbjohnson1128@ gmail.com [remove space]. This is another way to communicate with members and let you know you are an important part of JCAC and the community!

Foundation Class begins on Wednesday, July 31 with all new curriculum and instructors!  Our training director, Wendy Hultsman, and a team of instructors have put together a session of classes that will provide dogs and handlers with a more hands-on foundation experience in preparation for advancing to regular agility classes. Handlers, you will have fun learning more about bonding with your dog and working together as a team! For information on how to sign up, visit https://www.jumpingchollas.com/training

Jumping Cholla classes begin for the 2024-2025 year on Monday, September 23, 2024. Our training director, Wendy Hultsman, is busy putting together the individual classes that will be available and you will be asked to sign up as soon as they are posted. Make sure you read the information on our website for further details! Stay informed.

Upcoming JCAC Workshops Jeannie Biggers Seminars November 22 - 24 2024 Flyer SEMINAR 1 - NOVEMBER 22, 2024 - 8:30 AM - 12:00 PM - CHANCES Do you and your dog struggle in NADAC Chances? Then this is a seminar for you. Jeannie will help your team achieve more success in distance classes such as Chances. Your dog should be at least ready to compete (so able to perform all the obstacles) so at least Novice level. This seminar will be held at the JCAC training site we call the Patch, 25128 N. 15 th Ave., Phoenix, AZ. SEMINAR 2 - NOVEMBER 22, 2024 - 1:00 PM - 4:30 PM - STAKES - This seminar is meant for those who trial in NADAC Stakes classes, or who are interested in trying Stakes. (Stakes are the big distance classes in NADAC). So your dog should be able to do all the obstacles independently and at least at the distance seen in Elite Chances. This seminar will be held at the JCAC training site we call the Patch, 25128 N. 15th Ave., Phoenix, AZ. SEMINAR 3 - NOVEMBER 23 & 24, 2024 - 8:30 AM- 12:00 PM - NOVICE HANDLING - This is a 2 part seminar, so half on Saturday morning and half on Sunday morning. It will focus on the skills needed to successfully compete in NADAC Novice Regular and those who are new to NADAC Open Regular. So your dog should be able to perform all of the NADAC obstacles. This seminar will be held at 4946 W. Fallen Leaf Lane, Glendale, Az. (About 5 miles west of the Patch). SEMINAR 4 -NOVEMBER 23 & 24, 2024 - 1:00 PM - 4:30 PM - ELITE HANDLING - This is a 2 part seminar, so half on Saturday afternoon and half on Sunday afternoon. It will focus on the skills needed to successfully compete in NADAC Elite Regular and those who are experienced in NADAC Open Regular. This seminar will be held at 4946 W. Fallen Leaf Lane, Glendale, Az. (About 5 miles west of the Patch).

Top of Page Schedule 2024 JCAC SUMMER SCHEDULE Is Your Team Ready to Trial? Jumping Chollas Agility Club (JCAC) hosts a lot of fun events for our members and students to stay active this summer. All activities will be held at the Jumping Chollas Patch (25128 N. 15th Ave.). A full schedule & description of JCAC Mini-Trials, VTs, Fun Runs, & Open Patch events are listed below. You can also d ownload schedule in PDF form . Mini-Trials Summer Mini-Trials are open to everyone and are a great opportunity for new handlers and/or dogs to get experience in a small trial setting. If you are unsure about entering a trial, please ask your current instructor if you are ready. You can also, check out “Is Your Team Ready” at https://tinyurl.com/Is-Your-Team-Ready Mini-Trials are a laidback version of a regular trial. Due to the summer heat, the trials are held at night with a start time around 6:30pm. Like regular season trials, you may request a Trial Mentor to help you during the Mini-Trials. You can request a Trial Mentor by emailing the Trial Secretary. Mini-Trial premiums are found on the JCAC website under events or go to the link here; https://www.jumpingchollas.com/trials-events Video-Trials (VTs) VTs are another wonderful opportunity for new handlers and dogs to get experience in running full courses in a laidback atmosphere. The cost to sign up and run in a VT is $5/dog and will need to be paid when you arrive. Please bring exact payment as change may not be available. Each dog will get 2 runs during a VT. During the Regular course VTs 4 runs may be possible if time allows. Unlike all other trials, VTs do not have an assigned Judge to score your runs. Since there is no judge you will need to bring a video recording device (phone or a tablet) to record your run. If you ran a clean run, you can then submit the video to NADAC & pay the $10/run fee to get your run Q recorded. More detailed VT instructions, rules, and how to submit runs can be found on the NADAC website. Unfortunately, no Intro VT courses will be offered. A signup sheet with start/run times will be posted via the JCAC Groups.io email group the week/weekend before each VT. You must sign up via the form to attend. Fun Runs Summer Fun Runs are a great way to get practice in. Each Fun Run will have a specific course set on the North Field. Proctor names are listed below. Proctors will send an email via the JCAC io email group with more information the weekend before each event. Everyone should get at least two chances to run the course (could be more if time allows). Please arrive early to help the proctor set the course on the North field. The course being set will be for Novice-Elite levels. Beginner 1 to Intermediate 1 students will have the opportunity to practice on the South field during the Fun Run. All NADAC exercise/equipment can be setup on the South field for all to work on. Non-NADAC equipment (teeter/tire) should not be used on the South field unless approved by the Fun Run Proctor. Please reply to the Proctors email if you plan to attend so, they know who is attending Open Patch Open Patch events are an open practice event. The assigned Proctor may setup a course or a set of exercise(s) of their choosing on the North Field. Proctor names are listed below. Proctors will send an email via the JCAC Groups.io email group with more information the weekend before each event. Like Fun Runs the South field is open for handlers to practice on NADAC style equipment (no teeter or tire unless approved by proctor). Please reply to the Proctors email if you plan to attend so, they know who is attending. ​ Fun Runs/Open Patch Pricing: (JCAC Instructors & Event Proctor Run Free) Summer Package (4 Fun Runs & 4 Open Patch events): JCAC Members $60/dog Non-Members $80/dog JCAC Members per Event: $10/dog Non-Members: $12/dog ​ ​ ***IMPORTANT*** If you have any questions, please reach out via email to JCAC Show Chair Jared Gibson @ Gibson­_j87@yahoo.com Make sure you join the Jumping Chollas Groups io to receive updates and changes to the summer events. To join, click on the * Groups io icon in the banner of the club’s website or go to https://groups.io/g/jumpingchollas Download schedule in PDF form. Fun Runs Mini-Trials Video Trials (VT) June 2024 June 8 - Open Patch (Jeff N.) June 12 - Mini-Trial NADAC Tunnelers/Grounders June 15 - Fun Run USDAA Snookers (Wendy) June 22-23 - VT NADAC Regular June 29 - Open Patch (Anne J.) July 2024 July 4 - Independence Day - Have a Wonderful & Safe Holiday July 13-14 - VT NADAC Chances July 17 - Mini-Trial NADAC Weaver/Touch n Go July 20 - Fun Run USDAA Gamblers/AKC Fast (Jeff & Wendy) July 27 - Open Patch (Alice N.) August 2024 Aug. 3-4 - VT NADAC Jumpers Aug. 10 - Fun Run NADAC Gamblers (Anne J.) Aug. 17 - Open Patch (Jeff N.) Aug. 24-25 - VT NADAC Regular ​ September 2024 Sept. 2 - Labour Day - Have a Wonderful & Safe Holiday • Sept. 10th: Mini-Trial NADAC Tunneler/Gambler • Sept. 14th: Fun Run NADAC Touch n Go/ Weaver Sept. 23 - Classes start ***IMPORTANT*** If you have any questions, please reach out via email to JCAC Show Chair Jared Gibson @ Gibson­_j87@yahoo.com Make sure you join the Jumping Chollas Groups.io to receive updates and changes to the summer events. To join, click on the * Groups io icon in the banner of the club’s website or go to https://groups.io/g/jumpingchollas Schedule

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