Solent Agility

03/07/2024

Back from teaching, a quick sneaky dip and a certain somebody decides I need to be pestered.

24/10/2023

We have some rare 1-1 vacancies due to people aa on holiday thus:
Tuesday 31st October - 5PM
Tuesday 9th November - 5PM
Sunday 29th October - 3.15pm
We have vacancies in the following classes:
Tuesday 6.20pm - 1 space. Must be able to complete all equipment and weaves.
Friday 4pm - 3 spaces. Must be able to complete all equipment except seesaw and weaves.
Sunday 10.20 - 1 space. Must be able to complete all equipment and weaves.
Please either comment below or email me at:
[email protected] for more information.

19/10/2023

For those that are actively interested in following our events, or joining in with training and maybe even the league we run, please feel free to join us on our Solent Agility facebook group.

Regarding the league, this Saturday's event will close for entries at 2030 this evening.

14/10/2023

Hi, welcome to our page. For those wanting to get involved with our services, take a look at our Facebook group.

27/07/2023

Team winners and runners ups at a nationals today sponsored by Agility World

A huge thank you to Lee A’mos for judging

Winners are the Dolly mIxtures

Runners up the Fluff and Curls

09/07/2023

12th August, special event.
Many of you are aware we are getting soft equipment next month, Wall, Long jump and breakaway tyre, all Gallican.
Gallican is becoming the most popular equipment to be used at shows.
12th August League event will be using this equipment for the first time in our Agility course. An ideal opportunity to experience this equipment away from the pressure of a big show.
If interested, you can either fill in the entry form in FILES or email [email protected] for more information.
If you fancy trying out the equipment before the event then I will be holding a session on Wednesday 9th August, for a maximum of ten people to have ago at running a course with the equipment set up. This will be prioritised for existing clients and league members (£5 each) before any remaining places being opened up to everyone (£8). The session will be from 1745-1845. There will be no formal instruction but I will assist anyone who needs help with the equipment or has any questions.
If interested, please comment below (place will be secured upon receipt of full payment).

22/04/2023

Not necessarily true of all breeds but certainly Japanese Spitz.

Unconditional type of love

03/01/2023

Solent Agility are pleased to be offer the following: for this month:
Thursday Training – This will be in the indoor arena until the beginning of March and will commence with effect from Thursday 12thJanuary. Unfortunately, costs will be slightly higher than normal to cover the cost of the indoor arena hire and the increased cost of electricity. Classes will be for a maximum of 5 handlers and will cost £13.50, payable in advance in blocks of 4 weeks (£54 per block). The aim is to cover all abilities up to competition level thus:
1730-1830: New Beginners
1840-1940 : Beginners (Should have a basic level of knowledge but not necessarily competent on all equipment, especially weaves and seesaw).
1950-2050 : Advanced Beginners (Some experience on all equipment and basic handling, must be able to complete weaves and seesaw (full height with or without assistance).
Sunday Training (15th January): This will be a one-off day of training open to all levels. Exact timings of classes will be determined once numbers and levels are known. Training will be outside in our field using our high-quality competition-standard equipment and will cover morning and afternoon requirements. Each session will be limited to 5 handlers per class and each class will be 1 hour in duration. The cost will be £12, payable in advance.
For both of the above, please email [email protected] to register interest/book a space. In the case of Sunday 15th, please state your level of ability and whether you would prefer am or pm.
Saturday 21st (100-1200) – Beginners Session. This is a one-off session aimed at working on developing your basic skills, understanding cues, body positioning and developing techniques. There are a couple of places still available so please email to book. Cost is £17.50 for the 2 hours and is limited to a maximum of 6 handlers.
Saturday 28th – The 2023 League commences. It’s Jumping and Steeplechase this month. Beginners will be in the Morning (0930-1200) and Grades 1-2, and 3-4, will be in the afternoon (1230-1500). Times are approximate but we will do our best to keep within the stated time period. Rules, details and entry form are included in FILES or available in paper format form the Let’s Go Manor office.
NB. The list in the rules of events has an error in that the first event is Jumping/Steeplechase. It is done this way as a gentle introduction to the year and finishes on an agility/steeplechase event as the final event. The April Agility/Steeplechase is also a special award event. The correct list of events is thus:
January , March, May, July, September, November= Jumping/Steeplechase
February, April, June, August, October, December = Agility/ Steeplechase.
Sorry for any confusion.

29/12/2022

2023 League Entry and Rules now available on Solent Agility Group, or email [email protected] for a copy. Please note the events do not run on the first Saturday of each month but in accordance with the table of dates included in the document..

20/12/2022

Upcoming events:

30th December-
AM Masters Course running session, still spaces.
PM Dogeria Finals Course Running. A couple of spaces left.
Both sessions are £12 for the 2 hour session.

Saturday 21st January- Beginners Special. A few spaces remain.

28th January- 2023 league commences with Jumping and Steeplechase. More info soon

03/12/2022

Thank you so much for all the support with our first league.
The final standings will be announced shortly but I just wanted to thank each and every one of you that have taken part.
The progress you have all made is excellent. So many almosts and more clear rounds with each event.
Next year will be even better, with more trophies and awards and hopefully introduction of games. Also we will be making some presentations at the end of each quarter.
I'm just fine tuning the rules etc and will post the details in due course.
Also thanks to Wendy for the sandwiches today.

30/11/2022

Final 2022 League Event - December 3rd

Just a polite reminder that I will be closing entries tonight at 1800 and issuing the running orders later on this evening.
New entrants most welcome, but please be quick.
Any questions, or if struggling to access the entry form then please email [email protected] and I will get right back to you

23/09/2022

Tonight was the first training night with the new lights. Very pleased with them.
Winter nights will no longer stop our training.

21/09/2022

I'm pleased to announce that floodlights have arrived and we can now offer training sessions into the evening throughout the year.

21/09/2022

Next Saturday beginners league 15th October, open for bookings, beginner to grade 4.
Agility and Steeplechase with a wildcard run, all for £12.

07/09/2022

The Saturday League event this Saturday, 10th September, is now closed and running orders have been posted.

Entries are open for the next event in October and the following in November and December. The remaining events are:
15th October Agility & Steeplechase
5th Nov Jumping & Steeplechase
3rd Dec Agility & Steeplechase

Each event costs £12, for which you get a run at each discipline plus a wild card for either. If you book all 3 remaining events then you are entitled to a discount of £6, meaning you get all three events for just £30.

01/09/2022

Beginners League event-
Next event 10th September, 0930 at Let's Go Manor, Ower.
Am - Jumping
PM- Steeplechase.

Open to all handlers and dogs from complete beginner to Grade 4.

Please email [email protected] for more details.

31/08/2022

Tonight sessions:
1730 - Hayley
1815 - Available
1845 - Isabella
1930- Available.

If you are interested in the available sessions, please comment below.

18/08/2022

Next League event is 10th September.
It will be a jumping round in the morning and a steeplechase round in the afternoon.
Rules and Entry form are available on the Solent Agility Facebook group
Cost per event day is £12 with a special discount if you book and pay for the remaining 4 dates, that's £40 instead of £48, by the closing date of September's event.

Remember you get 3 runs, including a wild card at each event.

Rosettes on the day with trophies at the end of the year.

03/08/2022

Good Morning.
Tonight's sessions are:
1730-1800 Hayley & Spirit
1815-1845 available
1845-1945 Beginners Class (Isabella & Morris, spaces available.)
2000-2030 - Eleanor & Bacre

02/08/2022

UKA Nationals was great fun with lots of almosts and some very easing rests.
Kaspa achieved 6 first places and a 2nd.
We came third in the 400 Masters and 2nd in the Team Qualifier.
Snow had a couple of wins and came 8th in the Dogeria performance challenge qualifier despite an E in the agility round (long story).

Little Lila did a few NFC runs and had a whale of a time.

Let me know what youv'e all been upto over the last few weeks.

01/08/2022

League entries still being taken until Wednesday. Details are in the files.

Training vacancies for Wednesday and Friday evenings. More details available on request.

04/07/2022

04/07/2022

Good Morning,
Here is a list of the proposed training sessions starting this Wednesday and moving forward.

Wednesday 6th July and every Wednesday there after –

1730-1830 – Beginners Class (aimed at those who are not yet fully competent on the contact equipment. Must be able to use the A Frame and Dog walk on normal height but are still mastering the skills of reliable contacts, not yet competent on the Seesaw and are not yet weaving). Charged at £10 per dog payable in advance in blocks of 5 weeks. (Max 5 dogs per class)

1845-1945 – Advanced Beginners (aimed at those that can use the seesaw at full height, as well as other equipment and are almost weaving but still require the channel weaves, also for those that can weave). Charged at £10 per dog payable in advance in blocks of 5 weeks. (Max 5 dogs per class)

2000-2030 – 1 to 1 session available, charged at £15 (either as a one off or if wanted as a regular weekly session then will require 4 weeks advance payment to secure but will attract a reduced price of £55 pro rata).

Friday 8th July and every Friday there after –

1900 – 1930 1-1 session available (either as a one off or if wanted as a regular weekly session then will require 4 weeks advance payment to secure but will attract a 10% discount).

1945-2100 – Club Level training. This is aimed at those that are either competing or are at a standard ready to compete. Each week will be course-based training, varying between Steeplechase, Jumping and Agility. All courses will be actual courses that have been set in either UKA or KC competitions and will accommodate all levels throughout the evening as required by those attending. (Max 6 dogs).

Saturday 6th August – This will hopefully be the first of 6 league events that will run until December. Further details and entry costs etc will be promulgated in due course. Subject to a minimum of 10 dogs entered.

Looking ahead – Puppy Foundation agility classes aimed at puppies over 10 months that have completed basic obedience/socialising/behavioural training and have a reliable recall and wait. Dates and details to follow. A Games workshop to introduce typical Games encountered in UKA competitions with opportunities to run actual courses.

For further information please either ask below or email me at [email protected]