Austria: Day 1 & Seminar Plans

Hello

These are the training courses for my first day in Austria. It has been a good first day, I enjoyed the venue and the groups were really good fun to teach. The facilities here are really good. We are training in an old warehouse that has been converted into a Agility school.

Today was about getting to know the groups and I set up two courses, on for the more experienced group and one for the Class 1 and 2 dogs. I assessed the dogs during the first session and then we analysed a series of handling skills along with dog skills that needed working on. This proved a really useful tool in identifying certain skills that will maybe a little bit weaker, and also the stronger parts of the agility which we could rely on and really trust the dog, whilst being efficient as a handler.

It's been good so far here in Austria. Yesterday I was somewhat tired all day due to the early flights and leaving Ratlinghope (my home in Shropshire) very early in what were pretty terrible conditions! I was in fact quite happy to get to Birmingham airport at all.

I looked around the presidential Palace of Vienna yesterday afternoon. This is a historical trip that showed some of the history of Vienna and those that have ruled here. It has been pretty cold but not as cold as Sweden was last week!

I'm really looking forward to tomorrow sessions and building on what we did today. Those on the session please download the course plans.

 

Take care have fun and speak soon

Regards

Lee

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Sweden Day two Exercise Plans

Hello

Here in Helsingborg’s now after a great second day of training. We focused on push around’s and then used one of my courses from last weekends CCAD to work on. This proved useful establishing the fastest lines and quickest turns to make when looking at a course for the first time.

(the course plan used and the actual course from Sunday in Sweden are slightly different)

Tomorrow I am taking a Ferry, a train, a plane and finally my car to get home in the evening!

Thanks to everyone for a great weekend in Sweden; The participants on the course and Theresa and Patrik for organising it. AKA Nutsforagility

nutsforagility.webs.com

Enjoy the exercise plan and the course plan:

 

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Update from Sweden Sat 19th January

Hello

Right now I am in Kungbacka, North West Sweden. Its been a record high of -10 today. A cold winter wonderland it is here!

I was very happy to even make it out of the UK yesterday with all the snow that hit, major travel disruption and flight cancelations. I decided to leave the house Thursday night and stay in a Travelodge near Manchester airport, just to make sure I got to the airport okay.

Today I had the first day of seminars. The venue is nice and big, indoors but not heated. I have had the group of 12 slit into two groups of 6 for most of the day.  This has worked well and allowed us to do plenty of work, and also stay warm!

Today’s exercise plans are below:

Tomorrow (Sunday) I have the second day of seminars, and then the return 3 hour train journey to Malmo in South Sweden. I will stay the night in Malmo before flying back Monday night.

Speak soon

Lee

International CCAD March 16th 2013

Hello Everyone,

Here are details of another course analysis day to be held on March 16th, in Worcester. Please tell your friends and don't miss out on this super opportunity to take part, the CCAD on January 12th filled up quickly, and I am expecting a large interest in this day also!

 

March 16^th 2013

Lee Gibson & David Russell present: CCAD (Supporting WAO team England Spain 2013)

(International) Comprehensive Course Analysis Day

Courses from recent EO, WAO, IFCS and FCI World Championships will be used.

To be held:

Saturday March 16^th 2013

Sandbourne House and Stables,

Baughton on the Hill,

Earls Croome,

Worcester

WR8 9DG

 

(9am course build) 9.30am – 4.30pm (5pm if needed) with a 1 hour lunch break

 

Featuring team 2013 WAO England Members Lee Gibson (Scott 650mm) & David Russell (Cae 300mm)

This day will include analysis specifically for small dogs with knowledge and input from WAO 2012 World Champion David Russell.

Cost:

·         The cost will be £35 per handler and dog (inc deposit)

·         The cost for a spectator place is £25 (inc deposit)

·         £5 none-refundable deposit required to confirm your place (both spectator & full place)

Please email leegibsontraining@hotmail.com to book.

A brief introduction to the second of these exciting and new type of training days:

 

This day will be different from the existing type of training seminar you may have taken part on, such as the LGT Super Seminar’s. This day will focus on the competing aspect of agility, collectively utilising all the skills you already possess, giving strategies and plans for each course you run.

 

If you always feel you are “playing safe” or not seeing/selecting the “winning line” until you see someone else do it, and if you feel your handling of a course sometimes ruins your dogs chance of a clear round or even a place, then CCAD is for you.

 

FAQ:

 

What will happen during the CCAD?

 

There will be a course, which we will all run (like a competition. We shall observe but not critique) Once everyone has run, we will then have an in-depth analysis of the entire course, with focus points on –

·         Key points of what we have just witnessed

·         Handling choices & strategies

·         Decision making & line selection

·         Our advice and handling system / choice on particular sections of the course

·         The difference between large, medium and small dog systems

 

We will then re-walk and repeat the course with our dogs, improving on the last run. Brief feedback will be given to each handler as they finish their runs.

 

We will cover 2 agility and 2 jumping courses, with a total of 8 runs (4 courses ran twice each)

 

What standard or level will the courses be?

 

The courses will be aimed at grade 6&7 level (FCI class3), however this does not mean that a competent grade 4 dog for example, cannot take part. The courses will be taken from past World Championships and International events.

 

What are the exact aims of the day?

 

As with the LGT-Super Seminars, specific focus and aims are established before the training day. CCAD is no different. The day is aimed at improving the following skills:

 

·         Handlers course walking ability

·         Awareness & reading of courses

·         Decision making with confidence

·         Goal setting and planning for each course

·         Knowing how to tackle international courses and trends

 

Is my dog suitable for this type of day?

 

The aim of this day is for the handler’s benefit, to increase their knowledge and confidence when planning to run a course at competition, however to ensure that everyone gets the most out of the day, I have prepared a short criteria list:

 

CCAD Dog Criteria:

·         Dog can be at any level between Grades 4-7

·         Handler to run a dog that is confident with ALL equipment

·         Dog is to be reasonably reliable on weaves and contacts (i.e. handler is prepared to use independence if needed)

·         Dogs with less control are not suitable

·         You may swap dogs between courses if you have two dogs, but can only run each course once when your turn comes around each time.

 

CCAD Handler Criteria:

·         Anyone who is wanting to improve any of the key points or aims listed above!

·         A fun and outgoing approach, we will work hard with the analysis but the day will also be a lot of fun too!

·         Be willing to help with course changes (this will be greatly appreciated)

 

Tea and coffee available all day.

I believe that CCAD will be interesting and informative. Look forward to seeing you on the International CCAD on March 16th 2013.

 

The proceeds from this day are going towards helping cover some of the expenses of representing team England at the WAO 2013 for both myself and David Russell.

We will also be donating a percentage of the takings to team England, helping fund the entire England team on its quest to bring back medals from the WAO 2013 in Spain.

 

I hope to see you in March!

 

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LGT Superseminar exercise plans from Jan 6th

Hello

Here are my course plans from Sundays LGT Super-Seminar in Worcester. It was another fun day and everyone worked very hard on some challenging exercises.

I have been busy recently, lots of training while the weather has been better which is good. I have a course analysis day this Saturday which promises to be another fun and educational day. There are no more spaces left for this, but there is another one due on March 16^th, details will be announced shortly.

I have also loaded up my Olympia video and a video of Sadie, that I have recently loaded on to youtube. Enjoy!

 

 

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LGT 16th Dec Superseminar Exercise Plans

Here are the exercise plans from last Sundays LGT Superseminar held at Worcester. There are 4 morning exercises and 4 afternoon exercises.

Everyone worked very hard and it was a successful day. I am also grateful for all the good feedback I have had and now look forward to the training events on January 6^th and 12^th.

This week I am getting ready for Olympia which I compete in on Saturday morning in the Large Dog 6&7 Semi-final with Scott. I am running order 33 out of 36.

Enjoy the exercises:

 

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UKA Show report, Shrewsbury DTC Seminar plan and BBC Radio Shropshire Interview

Hello

Had a busy weekend these last two days!

On Saturday I went to UKA Show at Bromyard, where I was running Scott and also Flynn (Mums grade 6 dog). I had 10 runs between 9am and 2pm, so it was pretty hectic.

My main objective of the show was to train Scott for Olympia and work him on some courses, which I did and was very happy with a couple of wins and a second. I was also beaten by one of my own students in the Steeplechase class! To be fair Sue and Lily did run excellent... I would like to say I was wide but...!

Lyn had a couple of wins too with Zed and Drift in Novice and Senior classes also, and well done to Ceri Jones and Tek also for some great runs and wins, 4 I think which is super!

Sunday I was training at Shrewsbury DTC, doing a training morning. I used one of my classes from last weekend’s finals, the UKA Masters class, to analyse and practice. This was a super day with hard work and was nicely topped off with lunch at a local pub, before heading home for more lessons!

I was asked by BBC Radio Shropshire to undertake an interview today about Olympia 2012 finals and my runs / training with Scott, who I had with me at the training venue in Shrewsbury. This interview will be ready for tomorrows (Mondays) breakfast show, and is available to listen too at - http://www.bbc.co.uk/radioshropshire/on-air

Here is today’s course plan from Shrewsbury DTC:

 

Regards -

Lee

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