The Kennel Club has announced the agility teams which will represent Great Britain at the European Open Agility Championships in Denmark from 20 - 23 July, and the FCI Agility World Championships in Czech Republic from 4 - 8 October.
The successful handlers and dogs were chosen following two try-out events, which concluded at Agility Team GB sponsor, Dog Sports Derby, on 26 March.
The Kennel Club congratulates all the handlers who have been selected to represent Agility Team GB this year. In addition to being sponsored by The Kennel Club and Dog Sports Derby, the team is also kindly supported by Natural Instinct and Galican.
This year there were opportunities for win-on places for both the European Open Championship team, and the Agility World Championship team in both individual and team competitions. Those winning the coveted spots were:
European Open Championship – Team and Individual competitions
Large
Chris Kerton with Infinity Runners Shanapu (Cop)
Dave Munnings with Comebyanaway Wot A Legacy (Legacy)
Intermediate
Euan Paterson with Ag Ch Devongem Quick Time (Crazee)
Marita Ogilvie with Darleyfalls Cryptic Enigma (Cicada)
Medium
Aemillia Nicholson with Little Miss Woo Woo (Wyllow)
Small
Alan Bray with Ag Ch Devongem Fire Starter at Upanovatiger (Ticita)
Agility World Championship
Large
Dan Shaw with Ag Ch Runbye Redefining Rules (Boffin)
Shannon Springford with Castomya Love Is Gifted At Shansdream (Ferny)
Intermediate
Euan Paterson with Ag Ch Devongem Quick Time (Crazee)
Nicola Wildman with Ag Ch Devongem Freekin Awesome (Zest)
Medium
James Adams with Devongem Tiz Gold Standard (Willow)
Lily Dakin with Wavesong Honky Tonk Blu (Scout)
Greg Derrett, Agility Team GB Manager, said “As a management team we believe we have some really strong medal contenders in this year’s European Open and World Championship teams. We are looking forward to working with both previous and new team members in 2023.
"The selection process has seen some very difficult courses designed by the Championship judges which certainly tested a vast array of skills. I would like to congratulate and thank everyone for the effort and work they have put in to preparing over the past few weeks and months.”
Managing Director of Natural Instinct, Phil Keen, added: "We have been supporters for several years now, and we are incredibly proud and pleased to continue sponsoring the Agility Team GB."
The teams selected are as follows:
European Open Championships
Large:
- Chris Kerton with Infinity Runners Shanapu (Cop)
- Dave Munnings with Comebyanaway Wot A Legacy (Legacy)
- Jo Gleed with Devongem Ready To Steal (Stealie)
- Marita Ogilvie with Lalapaws Taken By Surprise (Duka)
- Martin Reid with Lilhaze Spring Into Shape (Shape)
- Naarah Cuddy with Runbye Goin Bananas (Banana) and Ag Ch Lilhaze Dark Pleasure (Lemon)
- Sian Illingworth with Zhanisgo’s Secret Agent (Agent)
Intermediate:
- Cara Cousins with Chances Turn (Chase)
- Dalton Meredith with Fandabidozi Eclipse Of Dust (Clippy)
- Euan Paterson with Ag Ch Devongem Quick Time (Crazee)
- Lee Gibson with Euro Star (Star)
- Marita Ogilvie with Darleyfalls Cryptic Enigma (Cicada)
- Nicola Wildman with Ag Ch Devongem Freekin Awesome (Zest)
- Steven Richardson with Ag Ch Moel Gamble Demonic Risk (Gamble)
- Toni Smith with Cherryhog Bright Future (Febe)
Medium:
- Aemillia Nicholson with Little Miss Woo Woo (Wyllow)
- Ashleigh Butler with Ag Ch The Closet Monster Of Ashpen (Sullivan)
- James Adams with Devongem Tiz Gold Standard (Willow)
- Lily Dakin with Wavesong Honky Tonk Blu (Scout)
- Liz Carpenter with Moseleywood Winnie AW(G) (Winnie)
- Shannon Springford with Ag Ch Shansdream Gift Of Love (Gift)
- Stephanie Best with Z-Atomic Spice Koryfej (Skedaddle)
- Steven Richardson with Sanscott Midnight Mist (Willow)
Small:
- Alan Bray with Ag Ch Devongem Fire Starter at Upanovatiger (Ticita)
- Katrina Hands with Ag Ch Set the Pace of Summergarden (Sizzle)
- Martin Reid with Get It With Eager To Work (Selfie)
- Rachel Ward with Blazecroft Midnight Akemi (Nimbus)
All competitors at the European Open will compete in the individual competition and be part of a team. Teams will be confirmed nearer the time.
World Championships
Large:
- Chris Kerton with Infinity Runners Shanapu (Cop)
- Dan Shaw with Ag Ch Runbye Redefining Rules (Boffin)
- Martin Reid with Lilhaze Spring Into Shape (Shape)
- Naarah Cuddy with Ag Ch Lilhaze Dark Pleasure (Lemon)
- Shannon Springford with Castomya Love Is Gifted At Shansdream (Ferny)
- Sian Illingworth with Zhanisgo’s Secret Agent (Agent)
Intermediate:
- Dalton Meredith with Fandabidozi Eclipse Of Dust (Clippy)
- Euan Paterson with Ag Ch Devongem Quick Time (Crazee)
- Marita Ogilvie with Darleyfalls Cryptic Enigma (Cicada)
- Nicola Wildman with Ag Ch Devongem Freekin Awesome (Zest)
- Steven Richardson with Ag Ch Moel Gamble Demonic Risk (Gamble)
Medium:
- James Adams with Devongem Tiz Gold Standard (Willow)
- Laura Chapman with Leebeardream Come True (Endeavour)
- Lily Dakin with Wavesong Honky Tonk Blu (Scout)
- Shannon Springford with Ag Ch Shansdream Gift Of Love (Gift)
- Stephanie Best with Z-Atomic Spice Koryfej (Skedaddle)
- Steven Richardson with Sanscott Midnight Mist (Willow)
Small:
- Alan Bray with Ag Ch Devongem Fire Starter at Upanovatiger (Ticita)
- Katrina Hands with Ag Ch Set the Pace of Summergarden (Sizzle)
- Martin Reid with Get It With Eager To Work (Selfie)
- Rachel Ward with Blazecroft Midnight Akemi (Nimbus)
Team and individual places will be decided at a later date.
Full results from the try-outs can be found at results.firstplaceprocessing.com/. More information on the qualification process for 2024 can be found at thekennelclub.org.uk/agilityteamgb
Agility Team GB is sponsored by The Kennel Club, Natural Instinct, Galican and Dog Sports Derby.