A Scribe (also known as a “scoring steward”) is required at each class.

The Scribe must observe the judge, not the handler and dog, and record any faults or points the judge signals during the run. The Scribe should confer with the judge on the judge’s hand signals (which signals mean faults, elimination, etc.). At the end of the run, the Scribe shall note the dog’s time and confirm with the judge the number of faults/points when uncertain.

They should check that the correct handler and dog are next to run, before the judge starts them. The Scribe is responsible for recording the individual scores for each run into the trial’s agility trial software or computer program or onto paper scribe sheets if using paper scribing. Each handler will have a record of time or no time, faults or elimination, and points (if the game requires). Tunnel Vision uses Agility Trial Software (computer scoring); scores shall be entered into the appropriate class in the system by following the scoring system instructions.

Information on how to scribe using FlatOut Dog’s Agility Trial Software can be found by clicking here

The Timer shall ensure the time has reset from the past run. Once the judge has given permission for the competitor to begin, the Timer should make sure the time has begun once the dog passes through the timing gates. If there is a malfunction in timing, the Timer shall immediately notify the judge.

The Gate Keeper (also known as a gate steward) is responsible for checking in the individual dogs before they run and directing them to the queue/line up for the entrance gate. The Gate Keeper should also communicate with the scribe table to notify them of the handler and dog team that is about to run (“X is on the line”).

Ring crew are spread across various edges of the field and assist in resetting knocked bars, setting bars during height changes, and changing the height of the A-frame when required.

At Tunnel Vision, we ask that Ring crew assist the Chief Course Builder in building the course that they are crewing.

A Leash Runner is a ring steward who is responsible for bringing the handler/dog’s leash/toy/mat (if running a Bitch In Season) to the exit gate. Some handlers hand their leash/toy to the Leash Runner while others station their dog at the Start Line and then toss the items to the Leash Runner. The Leash Runner collects the items and walks them to the exit gate where the handler will find them at the end of their run.