2010 Sheep Dog Trials Schedule And Activities
Aside from the dog trials themselves, which run all day, you'll be treated to a host of side attractions and unique local culinary delights that will make this event one the entire family will enjoy!
SHEEP DOG TRIALS & THE BORDER COLLIE
A sheep dog trial is the ultimate test of the Border Collie and its training. Trials test the skills that farm or ranch dogs require to perform their daily work. The dog and the handler must work together for many years to develop these skills.
The trial takes place over the three days with finals on the Sunday afternoon.
This year's judges are Jennifer Clark-Ewers from San Diego, California, and Frank Cashen from the UK.
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SCHEDULE: SHEEP DOG TRIALS |
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Friday & Saturday |
8 a.m. to 6 p.m. |
Kingston Sheep Dog Trials, the Qualifying Rounds for Sunday's Double Lift Championship |
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Sunday |
8 a.m. to 5 p.m. |
Triple Crown Double Lift Championship (top 15 dogs) |
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SCHEDULE: IN THE CRAFT TENT |
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Friday |
10 a.m. - 4 p.m. |
Spinning Demos (Kingston Spinners & Weavers Guild) in the craft tent. |
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Saturday |
10 a.m. - 3 p.m. |
Sheep to Shawl Competition Watch as the teams spin and weave gorgeous shawls which will be auctioned off to the highest bidder on Sunday at noon. Judging is done on site as soon as time is called! |
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Sunday |
10 a.m. - 4 p.m. |
Spinning & Weaving Demos (Kingston Spinners & Weavers Guild) in the craft tent. |
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12 noon |
Shawl Auction Shawls from Saturday's sheep to shawl competition are auctioned off. |
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SCHEDULE: DAILY ATTRACTIONS |
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9 a.m. - 5 p.m. |
1000 Island Dock Dogs |
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The 1000 Islands Dock Dogs provide excitement for audiences of all ages as local dogs wow the crowds with their impressive jumps in Big Air, their speed in Speed Retrieve, and the ever popular Extreme Vertical! Learn more about their show at www.1000islandsdockdogs.com. |
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11 a.m., 2 p.m. & 4 p.m. |
Birds of Prey Show |
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The Canadian Raptor Conservancy bring their beautiful raptors up close and personal as you learn about raptors and their important role in nature, and endangered species whose offspring are used in release programs around the world. You'll meet the falcon, the turkey vulture, the owl, and some major bird stars of Hollywood productions. |
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10 a.m. & 1:30 p.m. With an extra 3:30 p.m. show on Friday only. |
The Agility Connection - Agility demo |
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These dogs will amaze you as they run the agility course — this face paced demo will feature a variety of activities including steeplechase, snooker, obstacle courses, team relays etc. Come cheer on your favourite competitor. |
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11:30 a.m. & 3:00 p.m. Saturday and Sunday only. |
Ready, Set, Go Flyball Team |
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The Heat is On! Teams perform with exceptional speed and accuracy as they jump the hurdles and manouvre the spring loaded box that releases the ball — watch them fly!
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10:30, 11:30 a.m. & 1;30, 2:30, 3:30, 4:30 p.m. |
Sheep Shearing Demonstrations |
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We welcome back everyone's favourite shearer, Bill McMaster and his son Hamish, who is almost as good as his Dad at the art of shearing. Together they put on a fun, informative and interactive demo.
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10:30 a.m. & 3:30 p.m. |
Young Sheep Dog Training Demos |
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Have you always wondered how they train dogs for herding sheep? Get some tips from some expert handlers who will demonstrate training techniques with their own dogs who are at different stages of in their training. |
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9 a.m. - 5 p.m. |
Craft & Artisans Fair |
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Visit in excess of two dozen craft and vendor booths in and around the big tent. You will enjoy a variety of local craft and artisans demonstrations and choose from an array of handmade gift items and crafts, clothing, knitted sweaters, unique outerwear and endless tasty treats. |
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11 a.m. |
Kingston Police K-9 Unit |
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This demo, back by popular demand, features our newest members (both canine and human) of the K9 Unit along with some you'll recognize from past years. The demo includes criminal apprehension and obedience demonstrations, narcotic searches and more. |
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11 a.m. - 3 p.m. |
Face Painting |
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Kids will love to have their cheeks or full faces painted. |
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10 a.m. - 4 p.m. |
Success by Six Play Corner |
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United Way provides a quite play area for very little ones and their parents to recharge during a busy day at the trials. |
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9 a.m. - 5 p.m. |
Kids' Zone Activities |
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Make a craft, colour a mural, and make a postcard to send to your favourite person, free of charge. |
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9 a.m. - 5 p.m. |
Pony Rides, and Petting Zoo |
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Ali Downing and the staff of West Winds Ranch return this year with their ponies an d expanded petting zoo (nominal fee for pony rides and feed). |
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MORE INFORMATION
For more information please call:
Sue Hitchcock
City of Kingston
Recreation and Leisure Services
Tel: 613-546-4291 ext. 1716
Email: sueh@cityofkingston.ca
Information will be added/updated as it becomes available.
