Becoming a new member of Hawkesbury Dog Agility Club
All applicants for new membership of the Hawkesbury Dog Agility Club must attend an introduction night held on the first Wednesday of every second month (excluding January and December). People who are new to the sport can join the club by completing the Application to Join Beginners Class.
New Membership Requirements
New dogs that join our club must:
- Be at least 9 months of age (or 12 months for larger breeds)
- Have proof of current vaccination or titre test.
- Have basic obedience skills with both a reliable recall and a sit/stay trained
- Be kept on-leash at all times and under effective control of their handler
- Wear a flat collar and an appropriate lead
- Be in good health, suited to perform on the agility equipment
- Wear a Yellow Ribbon if they require space
- Be confined in a dog crate during setup, course walking and during discussion
- Bitches in season are not permitted to attend training
New handlers that join our club must:
- Wear suitable clothing and enclosed shoes (thongs, sandals and bare feet are not permitted)
- Be respectful of other members, their dogs and their property
- Understand the Yellow Ribbon policy and give space to dogs that need it
- Bring sufficient soft treats and/or toys to training
- Clean up after your dog
- Not smoke while at the club grounds
Please note that any children aged 12 years or younger are required to be under adult supervision at all times.
What to expect on your first night
New members are required to bring your dog’s current vaccination certificate, completed membership form and cash for membership fees on the night.
Introduction Talk
Prospective new members gather together without their dogs. They will listen to a talk which outlines training procedures, ground rules and club expectations.
Formalise Membership
Before completing the final process to formalise each person’s membership the Duty Officer covers a few final important pieces of information then, if agility is still for them and their dog, prospective members can process their membership. Note that memberships cannot be processed without sighting a valid vaccination certificate.
Membership Fees
| Initial Joining Fee | $20 |
| Single Membership Fee | $40 |
| Dual Membership Fee | $60 |
| Each Additional Member | $20 |
| Junior Membership (under 16 years) | $20 |
| Pensioner | $20 |
| Weekly Ground Fee | $5 |
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