FAB Agility Shows
We're unique in offering such a range of of training and competing options at FAB shows including: FAB Independent Shows, FAB Kennel Club shows, and IFCS World Agility Championship Qualifiers.
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Rules & Regs
All you need to know to compete at FAB
FAB Fridays
These are independent show days, not run under Kennel Club rules.
Some of the main differences between KC and FAB Independent shows are:
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We break results out between ABC ('Anything but Collie') and Collie/Collie X dogs. This means if there's no collie in your dog you're not competing against the collies!
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NFCs ('Not For Competition') funs are allowed using silent toys or food to reward in the ring
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Jump one lower than KC measured height (for clear rounds only but progression option still available).
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Separate progression for each discipline: Agility, Jumping, Steeplechase
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Bitches in season can compete at the end of classes
Team GB IFCS World Qualifiers
Qualifiers to represent Team GB at the World Agility Championships are held throughout the year.
Kennel Club Show Days
These are licensed and run strictly in accordance with Kennel Club rules and regulations. See the schedule for full rules and regulations (available on Agility Plaza and Agility Net) which include:
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Entries cannot be accepted after the closing date.
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Runs are for competition only. There is no option to train in the ring with food or toy.
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Progression classes are clearly identified and fully explained in the schedule.
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A number of 'Special' classes are run inline with the KC Rules including: Special Petite classes, Tunnel Exchange, and IFCS Team GB Qualifiers. These classes do not count toward KC progression.
Show Dates
View schedules and enter online via Agility Plaza.
All schedules and dates also available on Agility Net.
All shows are held at Freeway's Meadow, Highgate Lane, West Knighton, Dorset DT2 8PE.
All shows include:
- FAB Fridays: Compete, or train in the ring with toys or food
- KC Saturdays & Sundays (+ Bank Holiday Mondays)
- Petite classes at every show including KC days.
- Qualifiers for Team GB for the IFCS World Agility Championships
FAB 1
9/10/11 May
A FAB way to kick your season off! Join us at the first show of the year.
FAB 2
27/28/29 June
Like at all FAB Shows make the most of FAB Fridays by competing or training in the ring.
FAB 3
11/12/13 July
Make a holiday of it and stay until the following show! This show backs immediately onto FAB Summer Camp, meaning the venue will be open and available for you to stay even if you're not booked on to the Agility Camp.
FAB 4
18/19/20 July
Why not stay the week before and make a holiday of it! This show backs immediately onto FAB Summer Camp, meaning the venue will be open and available for you to stay even if you're not booked on to the Agility Camp.
FAB 5
1/2/3 August
All the fun of all our FAB shows, including the infamous 'Tunnel Exchange': 2 handlers, 1 dog, 1 mid-course exchange...
See Schedule for details
FAB 6
22/23/24/25 August
A full bank holiday weekend of agility 15mins from the Dorset coast! FAB Friday (independent show) followed by a KC show Sat - Mon.
FAB 7
19/20/21 September
Join us for our last outdoor show of the season and fingers crossed for another Indian Summer...!
FAB Grand Slam Finals
Date TBC
By invitation only. Qualify for the prestigious finals by winning points at FAB shows throughout the year. More information...>>>
Freeway's Meadow
Freeway's Meadow, Highgate Lane, West Knighton, Dorset DT2 8PE
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See schedule for detailed directions.
Venue
Freeway's Meadow is FAB's bespoke agility showground; consisting of19 acres it's a beautiful and peaceful spot in the heart of Dorset.
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Large 40x40m rings
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Fully fenced and covered ring sides (with the ability to fence ring entrance and exit as well as needed)
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Galican contacts and tunnels
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5mins to Dorchester town centre
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15mins from the Dorset coast
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Nature reserve, including dog swimming area 5mins drive
Rules & Regs
All you need to know to compete at FAB
FAB Fridays
These are independent show days, not run under Kennel Club rules.
Some of the main differences between KC and FAB Independent shows are:
-
We break results out between ABC ('Anything but Collie') and Collie/Collie X dogs. This means if there's no collie in your dog you're not competing against the collies!
-
NFCs ('Not For Competition') funs are allowed using silent toys or food to reward in the ring
-
Jump one lower than KC measured height (for clear rounds only but progression option still available).
-
Separate progression for each discipline: Agility, Jumping, Steeplechase
-
Bitches in season can compete at the end of classes
Team GB IFCS World Qualifiers
Qualifiers to represent Team GB at the World Agility Championships are held throughout the year.
Kennel Club Show Days
These are licensed and run strictly in accordance with Kennel Club rules and regulations. See the schedule for full rules and regulations (available on Agility Plaza and Agility Net) which include:
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Entries cannot be accepted after the closing date.
-
Runs are for competition only. There is no option to train in the ring with food or toy.
-
Progression classes are clearly identified and fully explained in the schedule.
-
A number of 'Special' classes are run inline with the KC Rules including: Special Petite classes, Tunnel Exchange, and IFCS Team GB Qualifiers. These classes do not count toward KC progression.
Rules & Regs
All you need to know to compete at FAB
FAB Fridays
These are independent show days, not run under Kennel Club rules.
Some of the main differences between KC and FAB Independent shows are:
-
So all breeds can be competitive we break results out between ABC ('Anything but Collie') and Collie/Collie X dogs. (This means if there's no collie in your dog you're not competing against the collies!)
-
NFCs ('Not For Competition') runs are allowed using silent toys or food to reward in the ring
-
Jump one height lower than KC measured height (for clear rounds only but progression option still available).
-
Separate progression for each discipline: Agility, Jumping, Steeplechase
-
Bitches in season can compete at the end of classes
Team GB IFCS World Qualifiers
Qualifiers to represent Team GB at the World Agility Championships are held throughout the year.
Kennel Club Show Days
These are licensed and run strictly in accordance with Kennel Club rules and regulations. See the schedule for full rules and regulations (available on Agility Plaza and Agility Net) which include:
-
Entries cannot be accepted after the closing date.
-
Runs are for competition only. There is no option to train in the ring with food or toy.
-
Progression classes are clearly identified and fully explained in the schedule.
-
A number of 'Special' classes are run inline with the KC Rules including: Special Petite classes, Tunnel Exchange, and IFCS Team GB Qualifiers. These classes do not count toward KC progression.
FAB Grand Slam Finals
Accumulate points to qualify for the prestigious FAB Grand Slam Finals by competing at FAB 1 to FAB 6 shows throughout 2025.
Points from FAB 7, 2025 will count towards FAB Grand Slam Finals 2026.
The Finals consist of the following classes:
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Agility & Jumping (accumulate points via your standard combined FAB KC Agility runs)
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Petite Agility & Jumping (accumulate points via the Special Petite classes at FAB KC shows)
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Tunnel Exchange (invites to winners & runners up of this Special class at FAB KC shows)
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Steeplechase (accumulate points via the Steeplechase classes at FAB Independent shows)
Standard Agility and Jumping Finals (heights: small, medium, intermediate, large)
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Grade brackets: C1-4 and C5-7.
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Finals Qualification (for each height & combined grade bracket): Agility: Top 10 dogs and handlers. Jumping: Top 12
dogs and handlers.
Petite Agility & Petite Jumping Finals
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Grade brackets C1-4 and C5-7.
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Finals Qualification (for each grade bracket): Both Petite Agility & Petite Jumping: Top 3 dogs and handlers
Tunnel Exchange Finals
(Held at each height: petite, small, medium, intermediate, large)
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No points awarded. Instead, the winner and runner-up (for each individual height – petite to large) of each Tunnel Exchange class held at FAB shows throughout 2025 will qualify for the Finals.
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If the 1st or 2nd placed dog/handler has already qualified, the invitation will go to the next unplaced dog and handler.
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If the original qualifying second handler is not available for the Final, then a substitute handler is allowed.
Steeplechase Finals
(Held at each height: petite, small, medium, intermediate, large)
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Held at FAB Independent shows. Points will be awarded to the top 10 dogs in the Novice and top 10 dogs in the Advanced qualifying steeplechase classes as indicated on the schedule.
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Finals Qualification:
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Petite: Top 5 Novice and the top 3 Advanced dogs and handlers
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S / M / I / L: Top 8 Novice and the top 6 Advanced dogs and handlers
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The course will be the same for both Novice and Advanced handlers at the Finals (but awards will be separate).
General Rules and Qualification Information:
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Points are awarded to the top 10 dogs in each height (unless eliminated) in all qualifying classes (excluding Tunnel Exchange – see below). 10 points for 1st place down to 1 point for 10th place.
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Points will move up with dogs who win into the next grade bracket/level during the season. Dogs will compete in the relevant Final based on the level the dog is competing in at FAB 6 show in August. (For example, for the standard Agility you start the season at G4, but win up to G5, your dog’s points will transfer to the C5-7 league for qualification, you will then run in this class if you successfully qualify for the Finals.)
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Handlers can qualify with more than one dog.
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Points leagues will be available to view on Agility Plaza throughout the season.