Colors
The object of Colors is to run one of two overlapping mini-agility courses of 8 to 12 obstacles. The courses will overlap or cross paths a minimum of 2 times and be fairly equal in terms of length and challenge.
Each course will be marked by differently colored cones. In the diagram, one course is designated by circled numbers and the other by squares. On an actual course, the circles might be marked by numbered red cones and the squares by numbered green cones, for example.
Obstacles: If a teeter is used, it will only be used on one of the courses in Levels 1/2. There will be no weaves or triple jump in Levels 1/2.
You are not required to declare your choice of course prior to beginning the run. The judge will determine which course you are running by observing either (1) the obstacle you start with – if the courses start with different obstacles or different directions over the same obstacle, or (2) your choice of obstacle where the courses diverge, which must occur by the third obstacle. (In the diagram, the courses diverge at the 2nd obstacle.)
Because you do not have to declare your course in advance, there is the opportunity to recover from a mistake early in the run for courses which start on the same obstacle. For example, you were planning to do the “circle” course above, but your dog took the bar jump (square #2) instead of the tire (circle #2). You may then change plans and continue with the square course. You would earn a Q if this course is successfully completed. This would require thinking on feet and is something to consider during the walk-through.
Catch Phrase: "A course of a different color." 
