Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever Club 2014 National Specialty Field Tests On Sunday, October 12, 2014 Held in Wilmington , OH Entries Close: Monday, September 29, 2014 11:59:59 PM CST Event Type: Specialty Stake Working Certificate Fee Entries Judges $55.00 0 Working Certificate Intermediate $60.00 0 Working Certificate Excellent $65.00 0 BRT (Basic Tolling & Retrieving) $50.00 0 Start 10/12/2014 Ed Zawodny / Leslie Phillips 8:30 AM Joe Smithberger / Robert 10/12/2014 Bush 8:00 AM Joe Smithberger / Robert 10/12/2014 Bush 8:00 AM Tom Manion / Patricia 10/12/2014 McCabe 8:30 AM Club Officers Name Sue Dorscheid N7259 Hill Blvd Rosendale WI 54974 Title President Betty King 8435 Sweetwater Rd. Lone Tree CO 80124 Vice President Kim Adams 918 La Tourrette Ct Vandalia OH 45377 Secretary Brad Sherlag 4804 N. 124th Court Kansas City KS 66109 Treasurer Welcome Statement NSDTRC-USA Region 7 Welcomes you to the 2014 National Specialty Hunt Test! A special thank you to Clinton County Farmers and Sportsmen Association for allowing us to utilize these beautiful grounds. Please help maintain the natural beauty of these grounds by picking up your litter. We would also like to thank our judges Bob Bush, Tom Manion, Patty McCabe, Leslie Philips, Joe Smithberger,and Ed Zawodny, our committee, and all volunteers for helping to make this event possible. We ask that all handlers be willing to pitch in and help where needed thereby making it possible for everyone to enjoy the day. The building located at 301 Batson Rd will serve as the headquarters for the event. Any preordered meals will be served inside the building. Meals may be ordered on the club website: http://nsdtrc-usa.org/product-category/meals/ There is ample seating inside the building as well as restrooms. Please cooperate with the members of the hunt test committee. They have been instructed to adhere to the running order as closely as possible; if you have a conflict, are running multiple dogs in different stakes, or if you arrive late, please speak to a committee member immediately. Day of Test Entries Will Not Be Accepted. It is important that you watch the test dog and hear the Judges' scenario and instructions so that you will understand the test and what is expected of you and your dog. You should also be familiar with the Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever Club (USA) Rules and Regulations for the BRT/WC/WCI/WCX. Please note the WCI & WCX will be run under the same judges. The WCX dogs land series will run first, followed by the WCI land. The same will be true for the water series. Dogs may not be entered in more than one stake and bitches in season are not allowed to run in the test. (see refunds) Please remember that appropriate hunting attire (camouflage or dark clothing) is required for all handlers and the gallery. Cell phones, beepers and pagers should be turned off in the gallery and near the line. They have the potential to significantly disturb the working dogs, handlers and judges. In the spirit of good sportsmanship leave your electronic devices in your vehicle. Please be courteous to the marshals, judges and workers who graciously give their time and expertise to support this event. If you have questions feel free to ask the marshals. Have fun and Good Luck! ***ADDITIONAL NOTES*** Struan Award: Presented by Eric and Joan Johnson in honor of NSDTRC Ch/HR/WRCh Lennoxlove’s Run With Wolves JH WCX Canadian WCI, this perpetual trophy will be awarded to the NSDTRC (USA) member-handler of the oldest dog of either sex to earn a Working Certificate Intermediate at the 2014 NSDTRC-USA Specialty. Eligible dogs must be Six (6) years old or older on the day of the test and not have earned a title in any field testing program at a level that involves a double marked retrieve. Applications are no longer necessary to earn this award. It is the responsibility of the National Trophy Chair or the Specialty Hunt Test Chairperson to determine the eligibility of dogs that are entered. ****************************************************************************** ****************************************************************************** ********************************* “A dog must be registered with the American Kennel Club and documentation of AKC registration must be on file with Records to be eligible for Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever Club (USA) titles. For dogs registered with AKC after May 1, 2000 that earn AKC titles and registration information is published in the AKC New Titles of Record Report, no copy of the AKC registration is necessary for club titles to be recorded; for dogs that earn a club field test title prior to any AKC titles, a copy of the AKC registration Certificate must be sent to Records for the title to be recorded” ****************************************************************************** ****************************************************************************** ********************************* By entering your dog(s) in this test all owners / handlers agree to the following Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever Club (USA) Rules and Regulations: I (we) acknowledge that the Rules and Regulations of the Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever Club (USA) 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 test has the right to refuse this entry for cause which the club shall deem to be sufficient. In considerations of the acceptance of this entry and of the holding of the test and of the opportunity to have the dog judged and to win prizes, ribbons, and / 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 and any 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 things by the act of this dog while in or upon the test premises or ground or near any entrance thereto, and I (we) personally assume all responsibility and liability for any such claim; and I (we) further agree to hold the aforementioned parties harmless from any claim for loss of this 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 cause or causes. I (we) hereby assume the sole responsibility for and 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, however 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 any other persons. ****************************************************************************** ****************************************************************************** ********************************* Location Clinton County Farmers and Sportsmen Association 301 Batson Rd Wilmington, OH 45177 Dates Oct 12, 2014 - Oct 12, 2014 Entries Enter online at www.entryexpress.net or mail entries and make checks payable to: Entry Express Inc P.O. Box 743 115 S. Greenwood St. (UPS & FedEx) Charleston AR 72933 Mailed entries MUST include the $4.50 Adminstrative Fee per entry Online entries have a fee of $4.50 per entry Entries will close at 11:59 PM Central Time on 09/29/2014 Event Secretary Melissa Savage 1091 Cross Country Drive Columbus OH 43235 [email protected] 614 893-5004 Event Chairman Mitch White 16100 Township Rd 390 Frazeysburg OH 43822 [email protected] Commitee Members First Name Last Name Mary Fran Mike Laura Palkowski Kaplan Palkowski Hamilton Title Drawing The electronic draw will take place at 09/30/2014 12:01 am Central Time and will be posted online available for viewing upon final approval by the Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever Club. Refunds Entry Express, Inc. will handle all scratches and refunds PRIOR to the close of the event. After the closing date, you must notify the hunt test secretary BEFORE the start of the stake where the dog is entered. Partial refunds will be given only for dogs withdrawn for the following reasons: bitch in heat, illness of the dog, injury to the dog, or death of the dog. Additionally, refunds will only be made upon written application to the Hunt Test Secretary and submission of appropriate veterinarian’s certificate within two weeks of the test. A fee of $15 will be deducted from the entry fee to cover the Club’s cost for the birds. Running Order Once the running order is approved by the Hunt Test Secretary you will be able to view it online at Entry Express, Inc. Accommodations National Specialty Host Hotel The Roberts Centre 123 Gano Rd Wilmington,OH 45177 800-654-7036 Hampton Inn & Suites 201 Holiday Drive Wilmington, OH 937 382-4400 Food Food will be provided at this test on a prepaid basis at the headquarters building- Go to the Specialty Site and order from the shopping cart. http://nsdtrc-usa.org/nationalspecialty/shop Food will be provided to the Judges, the Committee Members and to the individuals who volunteer to work at this event. If interested in volunteering please contact Melissa Savage ahead of time so that the appropriate amount of food will be purchased. Tail Gate Party N/A Courses and Birds Fresh Mallard Ducks will be used in all stakes. Prizes Ribbons and Duck Bands will be awarded to All Dogs receiving a qualifying score at the conclusion of tests at the event headquarters located in the main CCFSA building. NO RIBBONS WILL BE MAILED UNLESS A SELF-ADDRESSED LARGE ENVELOPE AND $5.00 ARE GIVEN TO THE HUNT TEST SECRETARY. Emergency Response Coordinator Dial 911 For ALL Emergencies Veterinarian Orchard Veterinary Hospital 45 Orchard Rd Wilmington, OH 45177 937-383-0008 Fire Department Dial 911 For ALL Emergencies Police Department Dial 911 For ALL Emergencies Hospital Dial 911 For ALL Emergencies Ambulance Service Dial 911 For ALL Emergencies Directions From The Roberts Centre: Take Left onto US-68 S. Turn Right onto N. South Street. Turn Left onto OH-134 S. Turn Right onto Co Rd 79/Brown Rd. Take the 1st Right onto Batson Rd. 301 Batson Rd will be on Rt side. Map