Fifteen And Send Time class (FAST)  

Obstacles

• 15 obstacles that are assigned point values (of which 6 are bar jumps)
• 6 bar jumps (typically winged) are worth 1 point each (no bars are reset during a run if displaced) One point bar jumps can be taken as often as the handler chooses but only for a total of 6 points.
• 9 other pointed obstacles worth 2 – 10 points can be individual or flow obstacles. Marked with raised numbered flags or placards) and are only taken once for points.
• Non-pointed obstacles may be on the course (typically non-winged bar jumps or tunnel)
• Weave poles are mandatory at all levels (6 Novice, 9-12 Open/Excellent)
• Obstacles that are bi-directional may be taken either direction, unless otherwise directed by the judge. Only 1 bi-directional obstacle may be a dual point value obstacle.
  • Non bi-directional obstacle are triple, see-saw, broad jump, chute
• No obstacle may be taken consecutively, twice in a row, if faulted you need to go to another obstacle & then come back to it.  Except for the weave poles – they may be immediately restarted.
• Minimum 2, maximum 3 unique contact obstacles
  • Maximum of 4 contact obstacles may be completed for points, 1 may be taken twice, as a dual point value obstacle if so designated by the judge.
  • Dog/handler attempting to repeat previously successfully completed contact obstacle and/or weaves shall result in a double-whistle; immediate exit to finish obstacle to stop time required (retains points already earned – if they have enough point & the send will still Q)
  • If contact is faulted while attempting for points, another obstacle must be done before reattempting.   If handlers reattempt contact before going to another obstacle – double-whistle & immediate exit to finish obstacle to keep time & score.

Send Bonus

• Send Bonus must be successfully completed to Q
• 4 Paw rule is in effect if there is a contact in the Send Bonus
• Tape used for handler line must be secured to ground or floor and a bright color
• Minimum 2, maximum 3 obstacles in Send Bonus depending on class level
  • Novice 2 obstacles; Open 2-3 obstacles; Excellent 3 obstacles
• Line: 5-10ft Novice, 10-15ft Open, 15-20ft Excellent
  • Optional: 2 different handler restricted lines based on 4/8/12/16 & 20/24/26 height groups
  • Novice with weaves or contacts in Send Bonus – 5ft line must be used for all heights
• Open/Excellent – obstacle discrimination & changes of flow allowed
• Refusals only scored for determining completion of Bonus Send once dog completes 1^st obstacle
  • Send Bonus starts once all 4-feet have completed 1^st obstacle
  • Send Bonus completed once all 4-feet have completed last obstacle (on the ground)
  • Individual points of each obstacle during the Send Bonus also awarded
    • 5 – 15pts total collectively for obstacles involved in Send Bonus
  • “Bonus” verbally announced at successful completion of the Send Bonus
  • “Fault” verbally announced if there is an error in the Send that negates the bonus.
• Table may only be used as the last obstacle in the Send Bonus
  • Dog need only get on with all four feet; no sit/down/stand or stay necessary

Points

• 80 points max score available (60pts for obstacles + 20 Send Bonus)
• Novice minimum 50 pts to Q; Open minimum 55 pts; Excellent minimum 60 pts
• SCT for all levels: 38sec-8in, 35sec-12/16in, 32sec-20/24/26in
  • Preferred - 41sec-4in, 38sec-8/12in, 35sec-16/20in
• Horn (or whistle) sounds at SCT: 1 point lost for each full second over SCT until dog completes the finish obstacle.  Turn displays so handler can not see them.
• Finish obstacle is “live” once dog has crossed the start line
• Dogs may go to finish obstacle any time prior to the SCT if desired as part of handlers strategy