New KC Grades

Class Structure: a class may either be held as a Graded class or a Combined class
A Graded class may be scheduled for one or more consecutive grades with separate results & awards issued for each grade
A Combined class may be scheduled for more than one consecutive grade with one overall set of results

Progression: Progression from each grade will require one agility win or three jumping wins at that grade, except the progression
from Grade 6 will require 4 wins at Grade 6, two of which must be agility classes
Results from combined classes will only count towards progression from the dog's current grade

Points Progression: at the handler's discretion a dog may progress up to grade 5 by winning 75 points at each grade,
using the Agility Warrant points scheme, regulation K3.c refers, except that there is no requirement for a minimum number of agility points
If this method of progression is selected, the handler must ensure the show secretary signs the dog's Agility Record Book
at the first show entered at the higher grade
There is no time limit on this progression, however, once a dog has progressed, it cannot return to a previous grade

Only first prizes & points gained in standard classes at Kennel Club licensed Agility Shows may be used for progression
through the classes. (A dog is only eligible for one grade)

Grade 1 (Elementary)

For owners, handlers or dogs which have not gained a first place in an agility class or three first places in jumping
classes at Kennel Club licensed Agility Shows. N.B. Owners, handlers or dogs previously qualified out of grade 1 (Elementary) are not eligible for this class

Grade 2
(Starters)

For owners, handlers or dogs which have qualified out of Grade 1 but have not gained a first place in an Agility Class
or three Jumping Classes at Grade 2 at Kennel Club licensed Agility Shows. N.B. Owners, handlers or dogs previously qualified out of Grade 2 (Starters) are not eligible for this class

Grade 3 (Graduate)

Open to dogs which are not eligible for Grade 1 or 2 or have elected to progress on points from Grade 2 at Kennel Club licensed Agility Shows & dogs which are not eligible for Grades 4, 5, 6 or 7

Grade 4
(Novice)

Open to dogs which have gained a first place in an Agility Class or three Jumping Classes at Grade 3 or elected to
progress on points from Grade 3 at Kennel Club licensed Agility Shows and are not eligible for Grades 3, 5, 6 or 7

Grade 5 (Intermediate)

Open to dogs which have gained a first place in an Agility Class or three Jumping Classes at Grade 4 or elected to
progress on points from Grade 4 at Kennel Club licensed Agility Shows and are not eligible for Grades 3, 4, 6 or 7

Grade 6
(Senior)

Open to dogs which have gained a first place in an Agility Class or three Jumping Classes at Grade 5 or elected to
progress on points from Grade 5 at Kennel Club licensed Agility Shows and are not eligible for Grades 3, 4, 6 or 7

Grade 7 (Advanced)

Open to dogs which have gained a minimum of four first places at Grade 6 at Kennel Club licensed Agility Shows,
two first places must be gained in Agility (not Jumping) Classes