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Inquiries
We will be happy to answer your inquiry.
Sponsorship & Partnerships: info@swisscanincenter.ch
Exhibitor: simon.brenca@swisscanincenter.ch
Helper: info@swisscanincenter.ch
Other questions: info@swisscanincenter.ch
Arrival to HAM
Unsure how to travel to the Helvetic Agility Masters? In this section you will find all the important information about the different ways to get there.
Travel advice (car, camper)
Please note that construction works are taking place in the freeway network around Bern (namely the freeway junction “Wankdorf” and the ring road “Ostring”) and in the village center of Münsingen. These could lead to time disruptions during rush hours.
By car
Coming from Basel (German/French border) with the A2 freeway in the direction of Bern.
Coming from Geneva (French border) take the A1 freeway in the direction of Bern.
Coming from St. Gallen (German / Austrian border) with the highway A1 in the direction of Bern.
Coming from Ticino (Italian border) with the A2 freeway in the direction of Bern.
From Bern (freeway junction “Wankdorf”) continue with on the A6 freeway in the direction of “Thun / Interlaken”. Freeway exit 14 “Rubigen” in the direction of “Rubigen / Münsingen”. Follow the road in the direction of “Münsingen”.
Further on the signposts lead.
With the camper / caravan
The journey is the same as by car. However, follow the signs “Camping”.
By train
Travelers by train take the S1 line from Bern main station in the direction of Thun to the “Münsingen” stop.
SBB timetable: https://www.sbb.ch
By plane
Zurich airport (abbreviation ZRH) is recommended for the journey, as it is only 1 hour away from Bern by train and the train station is integrated in the airport.
https://www.flughafen-zuerich.ch
From Zurich airport you can take the train to Münsingen (via Bern).
Payment options
In the restaurant you can pay with the following means of payment:
- Cash payment (CHF) – Cash payment in € possible. Change back in CHF.
- Debit & Credit Cards
- Google Pay, Apple Pay, Garmin Pay, Samsung Pay
- Twint
At the HELVETIC AGILITY MASTER merchandise booth you can pay with the following means of payment:
- Cash payment (CHF) – Cash payment in € possible. Change back in CHF.
- Debit & Credit Cards
- Google Pay, Apple Pay, Garmin Pay, Samsung Pay
The other stalls usually accept the following means of payment:
- Cash payment (CHF) – Cash payment in € possible. Change back in CHF.
- Debit & Credit Cards
- Google Pay, Apple Pay, Garmin Pay, Samsung Pay
Boxes area
Participants who provide crates/soft boxes for their dogs must ensure that they have a
have appropriate size for the breed / size of the dog.
There is a boxing area near ring 2 for boxes brought in. Boxes may only be placed in the marked boxing area. Dogs may only be temporarily housed in a box.
Camping
For the HELVETIC AGILITY MASTERS a new large campsite with about 120 pitches opens its doors. It is located only within a 7-minute walk on the opposite side of the highway on a meadow with the most beautiful view of the Bernese mountain chain Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau. Right next to it is a small stream for refreshment.
A parking lot for the towing vehicles is available at the campsite. All pitches have electricity connections. Fresh water and toilets are available directly on the campsite. In the arena, more toilets and showers are available to all campers around the clock.
You can find all the details in the Camping Guide 2023:
Check-In & Check-Out
Check-In | Thursday, 24.08.2023
Check-In | Friday, 25.08.2023
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Check-Out | Sunday, 27.08.2023
Check-Out | Monday, 28.08.2023
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Check-In Tournament
There is no check-in for the event itself. Therefore, you do not need to show your agility booklet or vaccination record.
Participants from abroad who wish to register their results can hand in their result registration form in the box provided behind the event office.
Entry into Switzerland with dog
Unsure how to enter Switzerland with your dog? In this section you will find all the important information.
In principle, the normal travel regulations of the EU zone apply. To enter Switzerland with a dog, the following points must be observed.
Entry from the EU:
- The animal needs a correctly filled out official pet passport.
- The animal must be properly marked – with a microchip or tattoo. A tattoo is only valid if it can be proven to have been done before July 3, 2011. Identification must be done before rabies vaccination.
- The animal is vaccinated against rabies. Entry into the country is possible at the earliest 21 days after vaccination. If subsequent vaccinations are carried out before the expiry of the validity period of the vaccination protection, the waiting period does not apply.
Entry from third countries:
For entry from third countries, the regulations differ depending on whether the entry is from a country with a low rabies risk or from a rabies risk country (see country list under “Further information”).
In any case, the animals must first be correctly marked, then validly vaccinated against rabies and accompanied by the respective required papers. For entry from rabies risk countries, more extensive requirements apply (blood test, longer waiting periods, import permit, etc.).
This information comes from the Federal Food Safety and Veterinary Office. You can find further information
here in German: https://www.blv.admin.ch/blv/de/home/tiere/reisen-mit-heimtieren/hunde-katzen-und-frettchen.html
here in English: https://www.blv.admin.ch/blv/en/home/tiere/reisen-mit-heimtieren/hunde-katzen-und-frettchen.html
First aid (dog & human)
Veterinarian
AniCura Veterinary Clinic Thun
Address: Burgerstrasse 11, 3600 Thun
Opening hours: 07:30 – 12:00 | 13:30 – 17:30
Emergency opening hours: 24/7
Phone: +41 33 222 44 77 | Emergency: 0900 22 44 77
Outpatient clinic
Emergency number: 144
Dogs
Dogs are allowed on a leash throughout the premises. We ask to respect the leash obligation.
No dogs are allowed in the spectator gallery. This is especially true for puppies and young dogs. Spectators with dogs can watch from the restaurant.
It is a matter of course to pick up the droppings and dispose of them in the Robidog (dog waste garbage can) provided.
Livestream
agilitynow.eu and the Swiss Canin Center bring the Helvetic Agility Masters 2024 live to your living room!
All heats (qualification and finals) from the Main Arena, as well as the Helvetic Show will be broadcast on Saturday and Sunday. The livestream is offered for FREE only on this website and on agilitynow.eu.
Parking
The parking lot for participants and spectators is located on the opposite side of the highway just a 3-minute walk from the arena. There is plenty of free parking in a meadow with shady trees and a small stream for refreshment.
Note: The parking lot of the swimming pool is public and subject to fees.
The underground car park of the Swiss Dog Arena is reserved for helpers of the event and is not available for participants.
Private filming and photography
The Helvetic Agility Masters and the Swiss Canin Center will be happy if you take photos and videos during your visit for your personal use as a souvenir of your day at the Helvetic Agility Masters.
No commercial photography is allowed on site without prior permission from the organizer. Accreditations can be requested in advance from the organizer (see section “Requests”).
Smoking ban
Throughout the building, incl. Underground parking garage is a smoking ban. Smoking is only allowed in the designated areas and the smoking room.
This also applies to e-cigarettes.
Restaurant
The restaurant of the Swiss Dog Arena is responsible for the execution of the catering. A menu and special events can be found under catering.
Results
Live start and ranking lists will be available online during the event. The final rankings will be published on the website after each run.
Participants from abroad who wish to register their results can drop their result registration form in the box provided behind the event office.
Shopping
There are lots of exciting new products for you and your four-legged friend to discover at our exhibitors.
Award ceremony
The award ceremonies will be held daily for the classes as follows:
- Class 3: Following the Class 3 heats.
- Class 1 & 2: Following the Class 1 and 2 heats.
The winning prizes must be collected in person at the award ceremony.
Walking with dog
Around the event area there are many nice possibilities to walk with the dogs. There is no leash requirement around the event area. We ask all dog owners to be considerate of other fellow human beings, to remove their dogs’ waste and to respect the dog-free zones for the benefit of their neighbors.
We would also like to point out that in the canton of Bern it is possible to walk a maximum of 3 dogs per person at the same time.
Overnight stay & Hotel
Venue
The venue is the Swiss Dog Arena
Address: Dammweg 1h, 3110 Münsingen
Access for people with disabilities
Access for people with disabilities is granted. There is one elevator each in the north and south stairwells.
A handicapped accessible toilet is located on the first floor by the south stairwell.
Wi-Fi
Free Wi-Fi is available in the arena.
SSID: SwissDogGast
PW: hamgast22