December CPE SpeedWay Trial

No more than 6 entries are allowed per envelope.
Only exception – all dogs within one envelope have the same five digit CPE member ID number.

ENTRY METHOD – entries may be mailed/received at any time once the premium has been published
Final Closing Date: 11/27/2025

No Refund of Pre-Entries withdrawn after the closing date
CHECKS WILL BE HELD UNTIL CLOSING DATE
Limits: 400 runs

DAY OF SHOW ENTRIES ($15 per run) will be taken throughout the day if run limits are not reached.

If the limit is reached for any/all day(s) by the closing date, the club will contact CPE to have FULL posted to the CPE events page, for any day(s).

The exhibitor must verify the limit has not yet been reached between the
closing date and first trial date if planning on attending.

Verify by emailing the secretary: dawggonecramer@gmail.com

OUTDOORS – 10x150 Fenced In Natural Grass
INDOORS - Artificial Turf
62x120 Open Span Building

 

Trial Chairperson:

Joy Harbaugh
dawgoneit2022@gmail.com

Trial Secretary:

Kassandra Johnston
Kassandra.DawgGoneIt@gmail.com 

Committee Members:

Heidi Pitts, Karen Snyder, Jackie Bonaldo

The following order is the scheduled order for the trial to be run. If the order needs to be changed for the trial due to extreme pre-trial circumstances, it will be posted in the confirmation letter sent to pre-entered exhibitors at least 7 days before the first trial day. The order will only be changed at the trial in the case of an extreme reason.

Sunday 12/7/2025

• Pitstop – 2 rounds
• Slingshot – 3 rounds
• Pole Position Solo – 2 rounds

MEASURING & CHECK-IN and DAY-OF-SHOW ENTRIES:

SUNDAY - 8:00am–8:45am

START TIME:

SUNDAY - 9:00am

 

PRIZES & AWARDS:

• Placement rosettes or ribbons will be awarded for 1st through 4th place for qualifying and non-qualifying scores for all classes.
• Dogs with an NT (no time) are not eligible for any ribbons.
• Qualifying ribbons will be awarded to all dogs receiving a qualifying score, and junior handlers in all classes.

See the online rulebook, www.cpe.dog, for SpeedWay divisions and scoring.

CPE general SpeedWay trial rules: see the online rulebook at www.cpe.dog for further info on divisions and complete details.

General CPE rules for entries/show site:

• Dogs must be at least 12 months or older the first day of the trial
• Blind (both eyes), lame, in season or aggressive dogs may not enter the show. The Club may choose to exclude any of the above from the site.
• Dogs must be registered with CPE prior to the closing date of the trial, or by the trial date for Day Of Show entries.
• Electronic shock collars are not allowed at ANY CPE trial – training or bark.
• Handlers in all classes are permitted to walk the course, without a dog, prior to the start of the class.
• No relieving of dogs in the warm-up area.

Dogs in the ring, leashes, exiting the ring:

• Dogs are permitted to run with a flat collar only. There are to be no dangling tags, bling collars,stitches, wraps etc. This is for the safety of the dog. The only exception is a small barrette or rubber band to keep hair out of a dog’s eyes.
• Leashes may not have anything (other than name/license tags) attached to them when used in the ring.
• Dogs may enter the ring on a collar, quick release harness or head
  halti/leader. If prong collars are allowed per the show site, they may not be used to take a dog into the ring.
• Handlers may carry their leash with them on the course – if done so, the leash must be in a pocket, out of sight of the dog.
• Dogs must be under the handler’s control when leaving the ring. They must be on leash or in your arms as you exit. If you fail to abide by the exit rules, it will be an automatic NQ. 
• Food, toys, training devices (includes fanny packs and leash attachments) are not allowed within 10’ feet of the ring. Clickers, training whistles and squeaky toys are not to be used within distraction distance of the ring.
• The handler may not carry anything that could aid the dog in its performance. Exclusion: Handicapped/Differently Abled Handlers using a cane, scooter, wheelchair, etc., to enable their progression around the course.
• The handler may use any verbal or visual commands to direct the dog through the course.

Questions? See the rules page on the website, www.CPE.dog. For further
questions, email CPE from the contact us webpage.

EXERCISE YOUR DOG RESPONSIBLY! PLEASE PICK UP AFTER YOUR DOG AT THE SHOW SITE AND HOTELS! ALL DOGS MUST BE ON LEASH EXCEPT WHEN IN THE RING OR WARM UP AREA.

*See the member services page at www.cpe.dog to register or add a dog. See “Registering with CPE” in the online rulebook for registration questions.

NOTICE TO EXHIBITORS

• The safety of the dogs is our primary concern. By entering this trial, exhibitors acknowledge that they are familiar with the rules and regulations of this sport, and that their dogs are familiar with and able to perform all obstacles safely.
• Entry fees will not be refunded in the event that a dog is absent,
  disqualified, excused, or barred from competition by action of the show committee.
• It is expressly understood that exhibitors alone are responsible for the behavior of their dog(s) and / or children. Any exhibitor whose dog(s) and / or children create unnecessary disturbances or repeatedly engage in unsafe or disruptive behavior may, at the discretion of the show committee, be asked to leave the show site. In that case, no refund of any fees paid will be made.
• No entry fee will be refunded if the trial cannot open or be completed by reason of riots, civil disturbances, fire, an act of God, public emergency, act of a public enemy, or any other cause beyond the control of the organizing committee.
• Exhibitors are responsible for complete, accurate, and legible
  information on the entry forms: illegible or incomplete entries cannot be entered in the show.

Nearby Accommodations (verify that they still accept dogs, ask about fees):

• Hawthorne Suites, 5025 Park Ave West, Seville, OH 44273 (330-769-5025)
• Quality Inn & Suites, 4949 Park Ave West, Seville, OH (330-769-4949)
• Super 8 by Windham, 6116 Speedway Dr., Seville, OH (330-769-6823)
• Camping is allowed onsite (no hookups) and must make arrangements with Joy Harbaugh before event date (330-441-1439)

DIRECTIONS TO THE SITE:

• From the NORTH; I71S to 224/76W towards Lodi. At the light (Lake Road) turn right. First crossroad is Buffham Rd. Turn right. Approx. 2 miles down on the right-hand side.
• From the SOUTH: I71 North to 224/76W towards Lodi. At the light (Lake Road) turn right. First crossroad is Buffham Rd. Turn right. Approx. 2 miles down on the right-hand side.
• From the EAST: 76/224W to Lake Road (County Rd 19). At the light (Lake Road) turn right. First crossroad is Buffham Rd. Turn right. Approx. 2 miles down on the right-hand side.
• From the WEST: 224E to Lake Road (County Rd 19). At the light turn left. First crossroad is Buffham Rd. Turn right. Approx. 2 miles down on the right-hand side.

DISCLAIMER AND INDEMNITY – MUST BE INCLUDED WITH ENTRY
I / we acknowledge that I am / we are familiar with the current rules applying to CPE Trials, including all terms and conditions contained in this Event Premium, and agree to abide by all rules and T&C. I / we agree that the Host Club holding this trial has the right to refuse entry for cause which the Host Club, in its sole judgment, shall deem to be sufficient. Upon acceptance of this entry, I / we agree to hold (a) Canine Performance Events, Inc., (b) this Host Club, (c) the
owner or lessee of the premises, (d) any sponsors of this event, and each of their members, directors, officers, agents, show secretary, show chairperson, show committee and employees harmless from any claim or loss or injury or expenses (including attorney fees) which may be alleged to have been caused directly or indirectly to any person or thing arising out of or in consequence of my / our participation in the trial or the act of my/our dog, howsoever such injuries or damage may be caused and whether or not the same may have been caused by negligence of the aforementioned parties or any of their employees or agents, or any other persons. I / we further agree to hold the aforementioned parties harmless from any claim or loss of this dog by disappearance, theft,
death or otherwise, and from any claim for damage or injury to the dog,
whether any claim be caused or alleged to be caused by the negligence of the Host Club or any of the parties aforementioned, or by the negligence of any other person, or any other cause or causes.

THIS DISCLAIMER MUST BE SIGNED AND INCLUDED FOR A VALID ENTRY.
I/we testify that the dog entered is healthy and vaccinated or titered. I/we certify that the dog entered is not dangerous to any person or other dog. By signing below, I/we agree to the disclaimer and indemnity obligations on this entry form; including the statement below the signature line.

Signature - Owner or Parent / Guardian if Minor

Entry form MUST be signed and the Disclaimer MUST be attached for a valid entry. 

No changes to trial results will be made once the trial has been completed – handlers are responsible for the accuracy of information in their confirmation from the trial secretary (dog’s info, level, height category and/or jump height, etc.), prior to running in a trial, and for reporting any discrepancies of posted results prior to leaving the trial site each day. This also includes if there was a correction to a scribe sheet – the handler must verify that the results were corrected as well.

When team classes are offered: If a Partner is not listed on the form, the club will randomly pair up the teams. If there is an odd number of dogs entered in that class, a dog may be asked to run for no score as a fill in for the odd-numbered dog.