Online registration and payment is required a minimum of ONE WEEK before the class start date. No registration on the first night of class is allowed. If you have any questions about upcoming classes, class content and/or seminars, please contact SOTC Agility Training Director Kristi Kita at kristikita@hotmail.com. If you have questions about fees or class availability, please contact SOTC Agility Registrar Bonnie Scott at agilitysotc@tampabay.rr.com. Drop-ins are available in some classes – please contact the instructor for more information.
*Please note that there is a $25 charge for canceling your class registration. When we hold a spot for you in class, we incur the cost of teaching the class as well as administrative costs. Thank you for understanding.
Level 1 Agility Foundations
Class Fee $110*
Course Length: 6 Weeks
Agility Foundations is a prerequisite for all agility classes at SOTC. This class will cover ground work, target training, foundation handling skills, introductory jumping, start line stays, focus and more. Dogs should be at least 6 months old. We recommend puppy class completion and basic obedience skills including a solid recall and stay.
*Crates required
Monday, June 22 to July 27, 8:30 AM, June Plank
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Level II Beginner Agility
Class Fee $110*
Course Length: 6 Weeks
This class introduces lowered contact equipment and weave poles, jump training, and basic handling skills. This class can be repeated as needed. Dogs should have completed Agility Foundations or have permission from the instructor.
START DATE TBD
Level III Pre-Novice Agility
Class Fee $110*
Course Length: 6 Weeks
This class focuses on building confidence on contact equipment and weave poles and developing handling skills needed to navigate novice courses. Teams will begin simple sequencing. This class can be repeated as needed.
START DATE TBD
Level IV Novice Agility
Class Fee $110*
Course Length: 6 Weeks
This class is for teams that are preparing to trial at the novice/beginner level. Dogs will be working on full-height contact equipment and should be able to complete 6 weave poles. Teams will work on proofing their contacts and developing their handling skills (including front crosses and rear crosses) on short sequences consisting of 8-10 obstacles.
START DATE TBD
Level V Open/Excellent Agility
Class Fee $110*
Course Length: 6 Weeks
This class is for teams that are training or competing at the open/excellent level. Teams will work on longer sequences and/or short courses. More advanced handling skills and obstacle challenges will be introduced at this level. Dogs should be able to complete 12 weave poles.
Wednesday, June 17 to July 22, 7:30 PM, Bonnie Scott
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Excellent/Masters Agility
Class Fee $110*
Course Length 6 Weeks
This class is for teams that are training or competing at the excellent/masters level. Dogs should be proficient on all obstacles and handlers should be comfortable with the advanced handling skills needed to navigate full courses that can be expected at the top levels of competitive agility.
START DATE TBD
Agility Weaves that Rock – Part One
Class Fee $110*
Course Length: 6 Weeks
Fast, independent weaves are a must on today’s agility courses. Teaching 12 poles from the beginning will help you and your dog to have a great skill and we will make it great fun. We will use channel weaves with guide wires. Part 1 will focus on the dog’s understanding of the obstacle, closing the poles and teaching some entries and exits. Perfect for those training at the pre-Novice or Novice level, plus anyone who has started weave training and wants to up their game.
For adult dogs at least a year old, prerequisite: foundation agility
START DATE TBD
Cue with Confidence and Run with Independence
Class Fee $110*
Course Length: 4 Weeks, 1.25 hour classes
This six-week course will empower you to master a range of dog handling techniques, from confident front and rear crosses to navigating blind crosses with finesse. You’ll not only learn how to execute these maneuvers but also understand when to apply them effectively. Throughout the program, we’ll emphasize the vital connection with your canine partner and the art of timely cueing, all while fostering your dog’s independence increasing the teams connection at greater distances. This class will be taught indoors.
START DATE TBD
Premier Agility
Class Fee $110*
Course Length: 6 Weeks
Premier class will offer additional challenges such as threadles, different obstacle spacing and backsides of jumps. These are master-level courses that are so fun to run. Dogs should be training at the excellent/masters level.
Thursday, March 26 to April 30, 7:30 PM, Susan Flowers
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Introduction to Weaves
Class Fee $110*
Course Length: 6 Weeks
Join us in the air-conditioning for an introduction to training weave poles. Students who want to become more proficient in their weave training may also take this class.
Thursday, May 7 to June 18 (skip 5/14), Kristi Kita
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Agility Handling Basics and Refreshers
Class Fee $110*
Course Length: 6 Weeks
This class is for all levels and will include front, rear and blind crosses, serpentines and small space handling. This class will be taught indoors.
Tuesday, July 21 to August 25, 7:30 PM, Kristi Kita
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Advanced Handling
Class Fee $110*
Course Length: 6 Weeks
This class will teach backsides, slices, in’s, wraps and other more advanced handling puzzles. This class will be taught indoors.
Thursday, July 23 to September 3 (Skip 8/13), 7:30 PM, Susan Flowers
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Agility Jumping Grid Work
Class Fee $110*
Course Length: 4 Weeks, 1.5 hour classes
Join us in the air-conditioning for short sequences focusing on jump form. A foundations class is required, but any dog of any skill set would benefit from this back-to-basics class designed to help tighten turns and work on collection.
START DATE TBD
Contacts and Weaves – Novice Dogs
Class Fee $110*
Course Length: 6 weeks
Puppies and young dogs: this your class to learn fast, accurate weaves and contacts (aframe, teeter and dog walk). Your choice of running or stopped contacts. You and your dog will learn speed and accuracy – let’s have fun!
TBD