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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 |
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| 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. |
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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 |
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| 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 |
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| Open/Excellent – obstacle discrimination & changes of
flow allowed |
| Refusals only scored for determining completion of Bonus
Send once dog completes 1st obstacle
| Send Bonus starts once all 4-feet have completed 1st
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 |
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| “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. |
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| 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 |
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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 |
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| 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 |
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