Arena Requirements
In order to carry out a safe and effective display we require a minimum amount of space, but prefer to have more if possible. Access is required for one car and the equipment trailer to a point within, or immediately adjacent to, the arena. Our preference is for the trailer and towing vehicle to remain within, and across one end of, the arena for the duration of the display. Some of the equipment is rather heavy and we prefer to minimise the distance it is carried. Parking spaces will also be needed for team members’ cars, a position in the shade would be appreciated if at all possible.
The minimum arena dimensions are 45m X 25m (150ft X 82ft) The trailer and towing vehicle are 8.3 metres long (an additional 2.2m clearance is needed for the rear drop door), 1.7m wide (+ 1.4m for the upward opening, side door) & 2.36m high. If there is a height barrier at the venue, the trailer needs sufficient clearance.
The arena should have a reasonably smooth grass surface and be roped off to keep the audience clear of the dogs and handlers, who will be moving rather quickly at certain times during the routine. We do not want any accidents to dogs, handlers or members of the public!
Commentary
We provide a lively and entertaining commentary with our display and can supply our own portable PA system if required. If your event has PA covering the venue it would be preferable for us to use that. If there is a radio microphone (or a fixed mike at a suitable vantage point – our commentator needs to see the whole arena) so much the better. We also request that, as much as is possible, any other noises, such as loud music or sudden sharp noises, be constrained for the duration of the display(s).
Insurance & Safety
The team has public liability insurance, a copy of which along with our Risk Assessment will be available for event organisers. Copies of these documents will always accompany the equipment trailer. The team will have with them at events both First Aid and Hygiene Kits as well as Fire Extinguishers (Water type) and additional water in containers for the prevention of fire spreading to grass from fire jumps. All of team handlers carry “poo bags” to clean up should there be any accidents.
In order to carry out a safe and effective display we require a minimum amount of space, but prefer to have more if possible. Access is required for one car and the equipment trailer to a point within, or immediately adjacent to, the arena. Our preference is for the trailer and towing vehicle to remain within, and across one end of, the arena for the duration of the display. Some of the equipment is rather heavy and we prefer to minimise the distance it is carried. Parking spaces will also be needed for team members’ cars, a position in the shade would be appreciated if at all possible.
The minimum arena dimensions are 45m X 25m (150ft X 82ft) The trailer and towing vehicle are 8.3 metres long (an additional 2.2m clearance is needed for the rear drop door), 1.7m wide (+ 1.4m for the upward opening, side door) & 2.36m high. If there is a height barrier at the venue, the trailer needs sufficient clearance.
The arena should have a reasonably smooth grass surface and be roped off to keep the audience clear of the dogs and handlers, who will be moving rather quickly at certain times during the routine. We do not want any accidents to dogs, handlers or members of the public!
Commentary
We provide a lively and entertaining commentary with our display and can supply our own portable PA system if required. If your event has PA covering the venue it would be preferable for us to use that. If there is a radio microphone (or a fixed mike at a suitable vantage point – our commentator needs to see the whole arena) so much the better. We also request that, as much as is possible, any other noises, such as loud music or sudden sharp noises, be constrained for the duration of the display(s).
Insurance & Safety
The team has public liability insurance, a copy of which along with our Risk Assessment will be available for event organisers. Copies of these documents will always accompany the equipment trailer. The team will have with them at events both First Aid and Hygiene Kits as well as Fire Extinguishers (Water type) and additional water in containers for the prevention of fire spreading to grass from fire jumps. All of team handlers carry “poo bags” to clean up should there be any accidents.
This Page Updated
30th November 2009
30th November 2009
Display carried out in Lowestoft town centre