Paws Squad

Paws Squad Agility Club
Membership Guidelines

Member Rewards

  • 5% discount on agility classes at Paws Ahead


  • 20% discount on runs at Paws Squad trials


  • Free practice drop-ins (aprox. once per month)


Membership Eligibility

  • New members must apply for membership to the Club or be sponsored by another club member.


  • Members that are not participating in Paws Ahead Classes must be screened and sponsored by a member selected by the executive. They must become active in the club.


  • All applicants must be approved by the Membership Committee and will be accepted on a probationary period for 6 months.


  • New members on probation may attend all club functions including the Annual General Meeting.


  • Applicable fees will apply as set by the executive. Voting privileges are only available after completion of the probation period.


  • The Executive has the right to waive the probationary period.


Membership Details

  • The yearly membership fee for Paws Ahead Club is $50

  • One vote per membership.


  • Yearly Membership dues are payable by July 1


  • Membership will be considered lapsed and will be automatically terminated if dues remain unpaid thirty days after July 1


    • Club members will:

  • Help set-up and take-down of equipment at drop-ins, demos, fun matches and classes.


  • Attend membership meetings


  • Wear club clothing when attending trials, demos or outings.


  • Participate in arranging and running club drop-ins or events


  • Help with equipment maintenance such as painting, repairing etc.


  • Must be 18 years of age or older.

Rules of Conduct

  • Remember, we are here to have fun with our Dogs.


  • Dogs must be a minimum of 1 year of age to participate in agility classes, drop-ins, demos and events. (excluding puppy classes)


  • Dogs & handlers must have been introduced to all agility equipment to attend drop-ins.


  • No dogs are to be left unattended or running loose while attending classes, drop-ins or events. Unless running a course, dogs must be on leash. Do not allow your dog to visit without consent from the other dog’s owner.


  • Aggressive dogs will not be permitted to attend classes, drop-ins or events.


  • Dogs are not to be left in vehicles when the weather is warm.


  • Dogs are not to be overworked.


  • Dogs must be kept physically fit. Injured dogs must not participate in any agility functions until totally healed.


  • Paws Ahead or the Executive reserves the right to refuse entry or excuse any dog or person from participating in any function for any reason it sees fit.


Executive

The club executive will consist of the following positions:
  • President        - Elected
  • Vice-President - Elected
  • Secretary        - Elected
  • Treasurer        - Elected

Joining

If you wish to join the Paws Squad Club and become involved in the agility community, complete the membership form on the Application page and return it to one of the club executive.