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 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
- “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