AND THE WINNERS ARE…

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🏆 AND THE WINNERS ARE… | Helvetic Agility Masters 2026 🇨🇭🐮
 
What an unforgettable weekend packed with speed, precision, and pure teamwork! The atmosphere was electric, the runs were world-class, and the community spirit was unmatched.
 
A huge congratulations to all teams for their incredible performances – here are our champions of the Helvetic Agility Masters 2026:
 
🐮 Helvetic Agility Masters – Small & Medium
🥇 1st Place: 🇨🇿 Aneta Obrusnikova & Black Swan
🥈 2nd Place: 🇨🇭 Silvan Zumthurm & Nigel
🥉 3rd Place: 🇨🇭 André Mühlebach & Cinnamon
 
🐮 Helvetic Agility Masters – Intermediate & Large
🥇 1st Place: 🇮🇹 Federica Grilli & Gina
🥈 2nd Place: 🇮🇹 Nicola Giraudi & Katniss
🥉 3rd Place: 🇪🇸 Jonathan Guillem & City
 
🐮 Helvetic Novice Cup – Small & Medium
🥇 1st Place: 🇮🇹 Nicola Giraudi & Taz
🥈 2nd Place: 🇨🇭 Mélissa Corbaz & Sky
🥉 3rd Place: 🇨🇭 Lia Good & Viva
 
🐮 Helvetic Novice Cup – Intermediate & Large
🥇 1st Place: 🇸🇰 Zdenek Smrček & Zatsu
🥈 2nd Place: 🇨🇭 Gabriele Winkler & Lou
🥉 3rd Place: 🇸🇰 Anja Blažević & Nori
 
🐮 Helvetic Team Cup
🥇 1st Place: Free Willy (Adrian Bajo & Gif, Guille Oya & Belike, Lucie Glejdurová & Beat, Jonathan Guillem & City)
🥈 2nd Place: cHAMp All Stars (Vincent Dewaele & Nuri, Maros Gergely & Nia, Elke Mauwas & Wymari, Andrea Prezzi & Zoemm)
🥉 3rd Place: Pastel de Nata (Lara Brown & Blue, Patrick Martin & Hiva, Laura Poos & Tully, Nuno Silva & Phoenix)
 
🙌 A Special Thank You to Our Judges
A massive thank you to our four fantastic judges:
🇫🇷 Cédric Bargoin
🇫🇮 Reetta Pirttikoski
🇵🇹 Hugo Santos
🇳🇱 Marc Valk
 
Thank you for your creative, challenging course designs, fair judging, and passion on the field. You played a vital role in making this event such a huge success! 👏✨
 
🤝 A Huge Thank You to Our Sponsors
An event of this scale is only possible with strong partners by our side. We truly appreciate your generous support and commitment to the agility community!
 
Main Sponsors:
🏨 Hotel Grimming
🐾 Fressnapf
💡 Modernlight
 
Sponsors:
🥩 Tasty Petfood
🏔️ Swiss Agility Summits
❄️ Keep Cool
🌿 Vitaltier
 
A heartfelt thank you also goes out to all competitors for the great sportsmanship and to our incredible helper crew – you are the backbone of this event! ❤️🐾
 
See you all next year! 🚀
 
#HAM2026 #HelveticAgilityMasters #WeLoveAgility

Important Info for All Handlers & Competitors!

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📢 Important Info for All Handlers & Competitors!
 
To ensure everything runs smoothly, please take note of the following rules:
🐮 Reward your dog after every run!
🐮 Running Order: The official running order is mandatory.
🐮 Handlers with Multiple Dogs (Time Conflicts):
– The Main Ring always has priority—the running order will be strictly enforced there.
– Ring 2 can be adjusted if runs overlap, but any changes to your running order MUST be reported to the ring steward well in advance.
🐮 Ring Stewards: Please check in with the ring steward and enter the ring promptly when instructed.
🐮 No Training in the Ring: Training during competition runs is strictly not permitted and will be stopped immediately by the judges.
 
Thank you for your cooperation, and best of luck for a successful competition! 🐾🍀
 
#HAM2026 #HelveticAgilityMasters #WeLoveAgility

YOUR VOLUNTEER SHIFTS ARE ONLINE!

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YOUR VOLUNTEER SHIFTS ARE ONLINE! 📋🙌
 
We couldn’t do this without you—thank you so much in advance for your incredible support! To make sure the weekend runs smoothly for everyone, please keep the following in mind:
 
Be on time: Please arrive at your ring ahead of time. Specific timings depend on the running order (the volunteer list only shows approximate times).
 
🐮 Check-in & Check-out: Always check in and check out directly with the ring manager.
🐮 Need a substitute? If you are unable to take your shift, please organize a replacement yourself. Simply not showing up is not an option 😉
🐮 Pick up your gift: After your shift, your well-deserved volunteer gift will be waiting for you with the head judge! 🎁
 
👉🏻 https://helveticagilitymasters.ch/event-information/starter-information/?lang=en#toggle-id-5
 
Thank you for making this event possible—let’s do this! 🚀
 
#HAM2026 #HelveticAgilityMasters #WeLoveAgility

Official Event Photographer

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📸 Official Event Photographer: Mísa Havlíková 🐾
 
Want stunning, high-quality action photos of you and your dog at the Helvetic Agility Masters? Mísa Havlíková will be behind the lens capturing the magic!
 
⚠️ Limited Availability:
To guarantee top-quality coverage, Mísa is only taking a limited number of bookings. Spots will go on a first-come, first-served basis!
 
👉 Contact Mísa directly to reserve your spot:
 
Don’t miss out—get in touch with her today! 🎯

 
#HAM2026 #HelveticAgilityMasters #WeLoveAgility

Culinary Highlight: Manu’s Foodliner is Coming!

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Culinary Highlight: Manu’s Foodliner is Coming! 🥗🥙🌭
 
We are switching things up on the menu this year! Look forward to a great variety of delicious meals served directly on-site by Manu’s Foodliner:
 
🍔Hearty & Savory: Mega burgers (packed with a massive 200g of meat!) and crispy schnitzel sandwiches
🥪 Italian Flavor: Fresh piadinas – both savory and sweet
🥗 Light & Fresh: Healthy fitness plates
… plus many more treats to fuel your day!
 
Podium Finishers Take Note: Making it to the top comes with an extra reward—all podium winners will receive an exclusive food voucher for Manu’s Foodliner.
 
#HAM2026 #HelveticAgilityMasters #WeLoveAgility

Hotel-Grimming.com | dogs & friends & Helvetic Agility Masters ♥️🐶

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Hotel-Grimming.com | dogs & friends & Helvetic Agility Masters ♥️🐶
 
It is a great pleasure for us to be able to present the winners with a timeout at the most beautiful dog hotel in Austria.
This is made only possible by our generous main sponsor Hotel-Grimming.com | dogs & friends.
 
We’re able to give away a total of 24 hotel nights among the winners of  HAM.
 
The Hotel Grimming dog & friends is recognized for its complete all-round offer. From the inclusive dog food, to the dog center with a FCI agility course, to the culinary delights and personal service.
Tried and tested by us many times, we can promise that the Hotel Grimming leaves nothing to be desired for dog lovers and dog sports enthusiasts.
 
Check out their website and book your next dog vacation now:
👉🏼 https://www.hotel-grimming.com
 
#HAM2026 #HelveticAgilityMasters #WeLoveAgility

Fressnapf x Helvetic Agility Masters ❤️🐶

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We are very grateful to Fressnapf Schweiz AG , who has generously supported us once again this year as our main sponsor. 🐶❤️
 
In addition to the many prizes and giveaways during the event, we were able to raffle off 3 gift cards with a total value of CHF 300.-. We wish the lucky winners happy shopping at Fressnapf, either in one of the many locations in Switzerland or in the online store: https://www.fressnapf.ch
 
#HAM2026 #HelveticAgilityMasters #WeLoveAgility

Modernlight & Helvetic Agility Masters ❤️🔦

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Modernlight & Helvetic Agility Masters ❤️🔦
 
Always in the right spotlight with our reliable and flexible technical partner and main sponsor Modernlight 💡🐶
Modernlight has been supporting us since day one and so they are supporting us again this year with the perfect stage and lighting technology to ensure that you and your dog get to shine in the very best light.
 
Modernlight is event technology with the WAU effect.
👉🏼 https://modernlight.ch
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Helvetic Agility Masters ❤️ VAR

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After the success from last year, we bring the original VAR back to the Helvetic Agility Masters. Our judges can count on the support of VAR (Video Assistant Referee) during all agility runs and the finals in the main arena.
 
🎥 What is VAR in Agility?
VAR is a camera-based video review system used to help judges make accurate decisions during dog agility competitions. It focuses exclusively on contact zones, including the see-saw behavior, and is not used for judging refusals or other course elements.
 
🫂 Who Operates the VAR System?
There are three key roles:
🔹Video Operator: Manages the camera system and playback. No judging authority.
🔹Main Judge: Has full decision-making authority. Can review footage or rely on assistant.
🔹VAR Assistant Judge: An FCI-licensed judge who reviews footage and may decide faults in assigned areas.
All three must be present on-site during the competition.
 
🕹️How Is VAR Used?
VAR is triggered after a run if a contact zone decision is unclear.
The Main Judge may:
🔹Review the footage personally.
🔹Rely on the VAR Assistant Judge’s input.
If a fault is added or removed, the change is clearly communicated to the competitor and audience.
Communication among judges is discreet and efficient to avoid disrupting the event.
 
✅ Why Use VAR?
🔹Ensures fairness, consistency, and accuracy in judging.
🔹Helps judges make the right call in fast-paced scenarios.
🔹Supports transparency without slowing down the competition.
 
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IMPORTANT DEADLINES AHEAD

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🚨 IMPORTANT DEADLINES AHEAD🚨
 
Don’t miss out these deadlines. Last chance!
🚫 Thursday, 13. August 2026: Cancelations with a claim to a replacement team
⚠️ Monday, 17. August 2026: Registration for Helvetic BBQ
⚠️ Monday, 17. August 2026 (06.00 PM): Registration for HTC (either as within a team or individual)
⚠️ Monday, 17. August 2026 (06.00 PM): Last possibility to make any changes. Possible changes are:
✏️ Change of class
✏️ Change of club
✏️ Corrections to the master data (dog or human, no change of handler)
 
ℹ️ HELVETIC TEAM CUP
Please remember, even if the Helvetic Team Cup is included in the entry fee, that EVERYONE who wants to run the team run MUST register. Nobody is automatically registered! Even if you haven’t found a team, you must register as an individual to run the team run. We will assign individuals to a team.
 
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