September 26-28, 2003 - Lievin, France
2003 World Team Selections Announced - July 1, 2003
The following dog/handlers have been selected for the AKC/USA World Agility Championship Team. They will represent the AKC at the FCI Agility Championships in Lievin, France on September 26, 27, 28, 2003.
This selection is pending a satisfactory result of the Titration Test that is required to enter France. Just in case, alternates have been selected to fulfill the number of team spots (to a minimum of 4 per team).
Three dog/handler teams will compete in each height class, 14", 18" and 26" as part of the team event. Additional dog/handler teams have been selected to compete in the Individual competition. This year the USA is allowed 10 individual runs (instead of the typical 9) due to Erin Schaefer and Jag, Shetland Sheepdog, winning the Gold medal last year in Dortmund, Germany.
The dog/handlers were selected for the team competition based on each dog's consistency from the following events:
- The AKC Agility Nationals held in Katy, Texas
- The Iams International Sweepstakes Class, Katy, Texas
- The World Team Invitational held in Minnesota on May 17 & 18, 2003
Team leader Sharon Anderson and coach Dan Dege will be proud to work with the following team members.
Please join us in congratulating the following individuals and their dogs, and wish them continued success, as they represent the USA, AKC and its sponsors the Iams Corporation, and Canine Advantix.
Mini Team (Jumping 14")
Erin Schaefer with Jag, Shetland Sheepdog - Team and Individual
Roger Coor with Moso, Papillon - Team and Individual
Katherine Leggett with Heather, Shetland Sheepdog - Team
Barbara Bicksler with Sydney, Shetland Sheepdog - Individual
Midi Team (Jumping 18")
Barbara Davis with Shimmer, Shetland Sheepdog - Team and Individual
Nancy Kleinhans with Joni, Shetland Sheepdog - Team
Joan Meyer with Dustin, Shetland Sheepdog - Team
Karen Holik with Sizzle, Shetland Sheepdog - Individual
Jean Lavalley with Taz, Shetland Sheepdog - Individual
Maxi Team (Jumping 26")
Nancy Gyes with Riot, Border Collie - Team and Individual
Elicia Calhoun with Suni, Australian Shepherd - Team and Individual
Jennifer Pinder with Static, Border Collie - Team and Individual
Terry Smorch with Remy, Border Collie - Individual
