The NCA Working Dog Committee
invites you to take part in the first
Newfoundland Club of America
President: ................. Pam Saunders
1st Vice Pres ............. Patrick Randall
2nd VP ....... Lynne Anderson-Powell
Treasurer: ................... Mary L. Price
Advanced Draft Test
held in conjunction with the National Specialty
Corresponding Sec'y:...... Pamela Rubio
Recording Sec'y ........ Mary Lou Cuddy
A.K.C. Delegate: .......... David Helming
Directors: ........................ Steve Britton,
John Cornell, Roger Frey,
Sue Marino, Steve McAdams,
Donna Thibault
NCA Working Dog Committee
Sue Marino (Chair)
Dwight Gorsuch
Andre Lapeyre
Cindi Kursner
Benita Edds
Tom Brandt
Patti Pigeon
John Jackman
Denise Castonguay
Pam Saunders
Sue Raney
Draft Test Committee
Crowne Plaza Hotel
Warwick, RI
Thursday May 7, 2015
This test is dedicated to the memory of
Ron Sell
Judges:
Sue Marino, 5 Idlewood Dr., Auburn, MA 01501
Patti Pigeon, 16400 W 51st Ave, Golden, CO 80403
Maximum Entry: 6 Dogs/Teams
Permission to hold this Draft Test granted by the
Working Dog Committee of the Newfoundland Club of America
Chairperson:............Pauline Baldwin
Secretary:............. Sue Mendleson
3rd Comm. Member/Chief Steward:............. Barry Jones
Safety Officer/Fundraising:........................... Linda Jones
Meals/Hospitality:................ Garry Baldwin & Mark Duell
Veterinarian Information:
24-hr Emergency Hospital
Ocean State Veterinary Specialists
1480 South County Trail East Greenwich, RI 02818
Phone: 401-886-6787
On Call
Big River Veterinary Service
774 Nooseneck Hill Road
West Greenwich, RI 02817
Phone: 401-397-8777
NCA Dog Aggression Policy
Any dog that, in the opinion of the Event Committee, attacks a person or a dog at an
NCA working event, resulting in an injury, and is believed by that committee to
present a hazard to persons or other dogs, shall be disqualified. When the Event
Committee disqualifies the dog, a report shall be filed with the NCA Board. The
disqualified dog may not again compete at nor be on the grounds of an NCA working
event unless and until, following application for reinstatement by the owner to the
NCA Board, the owner receives official notification in writing from the NCA Board that
the dog’s eligibility has been reinstated.
2015 National Specialty
Advanced Draft Test Information
Entry Fees and Policies: There is an entry fee of $45.00 per dog or team entered.
Complete the 2-sided NCA Draft Test Entry Form for each dog entered; two forms for
a team. Note that a copy of the dog's registration form must be included. Make
checks payable to the NCNE National Specialty. Send entries by US Mail to Sue
Mendleson, Draft test Secretary, P.O. Box 225, Washington, ME 04574.
The opening date is March 16, 2015 (Monday). Early entries will be returned. The
closing for entries is 12:00 PM April 8, 2015 (Wednesday) after which entries
cannot be accepted, cancelled or substituted. Late entries will be returned. The test
is limited to a total of 6 entries.
Exhibitor numbers will be assigned by postmark. If the number of entries exceeds the
limit, those dogs not yet having passed the division entered will have priority over requalifying dogs. In case an entered dog is absent on the day of the test, alternates
will be assigned by priority then by postmark. A lottery will be held if there are more
entries than the limit allows for a given postmark date per Section 12 of the Advanced
Draft Test Regulations. Withdrawal and refunds will be handled per Section 12 of the
Advanced Draft Test Regulations. There will be no post entries.
Eligibility: This test is open only to purebred Newfoundland dogs (of either sex) that
are at least 18 months of age on the date of the test and hold a NCA draft title.
Bitches in season will be tested after all other entrants have been judged (please alert
the secretary as soon as possible if this will be your situation). No un-entered dogs
will be allowed in the test area on the day of the test. Other restrictions listed in the
NCA Advanced Draft Test Regulations also apply.
Regulations: All entrants are responsible for knowing and understanding NCA
Advanced Draft Test Regulations (effective January 1, 2015) available for $5.00
(payable to NCA) from Dwight Gorsuch, NCA Working Dog Publications, 6282 Burris
Road, Rock Hall, Maryland 21661 or download for free from www.ncanewfs.org.
Test Site: The course will be a relatively flat open area of grass, mowed field and
gravel surfaces.
Committee provided Weight Load: Bundled Firewood
50/50 Raffle: Win half of the money collected! Winner will be drawn at the
conclusion of the test. You need not be present to win. Tickets are $1 each or $5 for
6 and will be available at the test, at Specialty events prior to the test or from Linda
Jones, 70 Seaman Rd., Circleville, NY 10919, [email protected]. Mail tickets & fee
(payable to NCNE National Specialty) to Linda by April 25.
Logo items: Please visit Cafe Press to order from an array of items featuring the
"Turn the Wheels" logo: http://www.cafepress.com/NCA2015NatlSpecialtyDDXTest
Limited items will be available for sale at the test site.
Schedule of Events:
9:30-9:45 AM ..................................... Exhibitors Check-in
9:45 AM .............................................. Alternates Assigned
10:00-10:30 AM ................................. Course Familiarization
10:30 AM ............................................ Judges Q&A Meeting
11:00 AM ............................................ Judging Begins
At Judges Discretion .......................... Lunch Break
Conclusion of Test…………………… Awards Presentation
Meals: Pre-paid lunches are available for $5 per person. The meal will consist of a
hot lunch, beverage and dessert. Please complete the form on the back of the test
entry form and include payment with your entry. Due to policies of the Crowne Plaza
Hotel, no lunches will be available for purchase during the test.
Directions to the site: Crowne Plaza Hotel, 801 Greenwich Avenue, Warwick, RI
From I-95 North or South: Take Exit 12A; Bear right, and the Hotel entrance will be
on the right.
Accommodations:
NCA National Specialty Hotels:
Crowne Plaza Hotel, 801 Greenwich Ave, Warwick, RI, is the Headquarters of the
2015 NCA National Specialty. Additional rooms have been reserved at Holiday Inn
Express, 901 Jefferson Blvd, Warwick, RI, located within 2 miles from Crowne Plaza.
Reservations at these two hotels must be done using the 2015 NCA National Hotel
Reservation form and process. The form can be found here:
http://ncanationalspecialty.org/2015/images/5/50/Room_Reservation.pdf
Non-Specialty Hotels:
Homewood Suites by Hilton 401-738-0008
33 International Way, Warwick, RI 02886
Extended Stay America Providence-Warwick 401-732-2547
245 W. Natick Rd, Warwick, RI 02886
Sheraton Providence Airport Hotel 401-738-4000
1850 Post Road, Warwick, RI 02886
La Quinta Inn Warwick-Providence Airport 401-941-6600
36 Jefferson Boulevard, Warwick, RI 02888
Motel 6 Providence-Warwick 401-467-9800
20 Jefferson Boulevard, Warwick, RI 02888
More hotels can be found on this website: http://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotels-g54121Warwick_Rhode_Island-Hotels.html
Please check with the hotel about their dog policy.
On-Site RV: reservations must be made using the NCA National
RV Reservation process.
Please make reservations early
There are many functions in the area that week
AGREEMENT
I (we) acknowledge that the NCA test regulations have been made available to me (us)
and that I am (we are) familiar with their contents. I (we) agree that the club holding
this event has the right to refuse this entry for cause which the club shall deem to be
sufficient. In consideration of the acceptance of this entry and of the holding of this
event and of the opportunity to have the dog judged and to win prize money, ribbons,
or trophies, I (we) agree to hold this club, its members, directors, governors, officers,
agents, superintendents or test secretary and the owner or lessor of the premises or
grounds and the employees of the aforementioned parties, harmless from any claim for
loss or injury which may be alleged to have been caused directly or indirectly to any
person or thing by the act of this dog while in or upon the test premises or grounds or
near any entrance thereto, and I (we) personally assume all responsibility and liability
for such claim; and I (we) further agree to hold the aforementioned parties harmless
from any claim for loss of the dog by disappearance, theft, damage or injury, be
caused or alleged to be caused by the negligence of the club or any of the parties
aforementioned, or by the negligence of any other person or any other causes.
I (we) hereby assume the sole responsibility for and agree to indemnify and save the
aforementioned parties harmless from any and all loss and expense (including legal
fees) by reason of the liability imposed by law upon any of the aforementioned parties
for damage because of bodily injuries, including death at any time, resulting therefrom,
sustained by any person or persons, including myself (ourselves) or on account of
damage to property, arising out of or in consequence of my (our) participation in this
test, howsoever such injuries, death or damage to property may be caused, and
whether or not the same may have been caused or may be alleged to have been
caused by negligence of the aforementioned parties or any of their employees or
agents, or other persons.
PRE-PURCHASED LUNCHES:
Please send this form with payment (payable to NCNE National Specialty)
to Sue Mendleson, Secretary, PO Box 225 Washington, ME 04574 by April 25.
Name: _____________________________________________
Address: ___________________________________________
Phone: _________________
Email: ____________________
Quantity: ___________ $5 each = Total Enclosed: __________
Please indicate any special dietary considerations:
Newfoundland Club of America Working Test Entry Form
Test Location: Crowne Plaza Hotel, 801 Greenwich Avenue, Warwick, RI 02886
Test Giving Club: NCA Working Dog Committee Date: May 7, 2015
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__ This entry is a requal.
(Team entries should complete a separate entry sheet for each dog on the team)
Entries Close At 12:00 pm, On April 8, 2015. Entries must be received by the test secretary,
by mail, by the closing date and time. Entries not received by the closing date and time
will not be accepted even if postmarked before this date. Please review the entry opening
date and alternate assignment policies in this premium.
Send entries with $45.00 entry fee payable to NCNE National Specialty.
Return entries to the Test Secretary: Susan Mendleson, PO Box 225, Washington, ME 04574
Please print legibly.
Information on this form will be used for record keeping
and to generate a certificate of qualification should the dog and handler pass.
Attach a current copy of this dogs AKC Registration
Owner’s Name(s):_______________________________________________________________
Address: ________________________________________________________________________
City:__________________________________________ State:____________ Zip:__________
Is the Owner a current member of the NCA? Yes: _________ No: _______
Full Name of Dog: _______________________________________________________________
AKC/alt. reg. #: _______________________________ Date of Birth: _________ Sex: ____
Sire: _____________________________________________________________________________
Dam: ____________________________________________________________________________
Breeder (s): _______________________________________________
Call Name: __________
Handler’s Name: __________________________________________
Entry Form Must Be Signed To Be A Valid Entry
I understand that I enter my dog in this NCA Working Test at my own risk. I have read the Test Regulations and understand
them. I agree to abide by the Test Regulations, the NCA Constitution and By-Laws, and further agree to be bounded by the
Entry Agreement included with this entry form.
Signature_______________________________________________________________Date:__________________
(Signature of Owner/Agent duly authorized to make this entry)
Day Phone (____)_______________________Home Phone(____)__________________________
E-Mail__________________________________________________________
WRKGENTRY (1.11.15)