aT a recent show - i noticed a sign saying no training rounds, any ideas why that would be?  Was not my class but just being curierus.

Also do Judges subtract marks for any-thing other then the actuul exersizes?  I was advized to play more between exersizes, and wondered if  i would have lost any marks because of that? 

the KC do not "offically" reconisge training rounds so a judge is within their rights to say no,BUT most like them & let you!!!!!

if the dog left the ring out of control between exercises
did uncontrolled barking
or fouled in the ring (these must all be marked even betwween exercises)

you should not lose marks for playing unless you get a really awful judge!!!
i play all the time & ive not been docked!!!!
good luck enjoy your shows!!!!