2012 NCA Back to Back Draft Tests

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1 2012 NCA Back to Back Draft Tests Hosted By the Great Lakes Newfoundland Club May 19 th and 20 th, 2012 Camp Concordia, Gowen, Michigan Non Sanctioned Non Newf Test Friday, May 18 th,

2 SHOW HOURS Back-To-Back Tests, Saturday, May 19 and Sunday May 20, :00 A.M. To 6:00 P.M. (Eastern Daylight Time) ENTRY INFORMATION The entry fee is $35.00 for individual dogs or for a team of dogs. A complete entry form (for each dog), along with a copy of the dog s American Kennel Club/Canadian Kennel Club registration and the applicable fees (checks payable to Great Lakes Newfoundland Club) should be sent to: Marie Acosta, Draft Test Secretary 2225 Hunt Club Drive Bloomfield Hills, MI No entries will be accepted if postmarked prior to MONDAY, March 12, In accordance with the governing regulations, post-entries will not be accepted. Entries close FRIDAY, April 13, 2012 at 6:00 P.M. JUDGES Saturday: John Jackman, 219 El Paso Lane, Carol Stream, IL Teresa Gedritis, 2N255 Diane Ave. Glen Ellyn, IL Sunday: John Jackman, 219 El Paso Lane, Carol Stream, IL Teresa Gedritis, 2N255 Diane Ave. Glen Ellyn, IL OBSERVER JUDGE: Dawn Staffen EXHIBITORS, PLEASE NOTE: Each exhibitor is responsible for providing his/her own draft equipment and proper freight load. In addition, each exhibitor is responsible for knowledge of the official NCA Draft Test Regulations, revised October 30, 1999, effective January 1, 2000, updated April A complete copy of the Draft Test Regulations is available on the NCA Website at: A copy of the Draft Test Regulations may be obtained for $5.00 (check payable to The Newfoundland Club of America) by writing to the Publications Secretary of the Working Dog Committee (WDC) of the Newfoundland Club of America: Dwight Gorsuch 6282 Burris Road Rock Hall, MD

3 NCA DRAFT TEST Hosted by the Great Lakes Newfoundland Club Camp Concordia, Gowen, Michigan Back-To-Back Tests, Saturday, May 19 and Sunday May 20, :00 A.M. To 6:00 P.M. (Eastern Daylight Time) There will be one test on Saturday and one test on Sunday two opportunities to earn a draft title! Limited Entries Entries in this test will be limited to 12 entries, either single or team, for each test day. Entries will be accepted by mail only and must be postmarked Monday, March 12, 2012, or after. Any entries received with a postmark prior to March 12th will be returned to the sender. The available entry slots will be filled according to the postmark date. If the number of entries with the same date exceeds the number of slots available, a drawing will take place to fill the vacancies and determine the alternates. All additional entries received after the entries fill will be placed on an alternate list by order of postmarks. If an opening should occur after entries fill, an alternate will be notified immediately. The responsibility for verifying that an entry is RECEIVED by the test secretary rests solely on the entrant. An entrant may request confirmation of receipt of an entry in one of the following ways: Enclosing a self-addressed, stamped postcard for the secretary to return. Supplying an address for verification. Close of Entries Entries close at 6:00 P.M. on Friday, April 13, 2012, or before, if the entry limit of 12 is reached prior to the closing date. Again, entries must be sent with entry fees and copies of American Kennel Club/Canadian Kennel Club registrations to: Marie Acosta, Draft Test Secretary 2225 Hunt Club Drive, Bloomfield Hills, MI CONFIRMATION LETTERS & EXHIBITOR NUMBERS WILL BE ED TO ENTRANTS THAT INCLUDE ADDRESSES ON THEIR ENTRY FORMS. Those without will receive their exhibitor numbers and test information via US Mail. More Than One Entry If you wish to enter more than one dog, please copy the entry form (front and back) and mail to the Test Secretary. 3

4 CERTIFICATION The Great Lakes Newfoundland Club has been granted permission to hold this Draft Test by the Working Dog Committee of the Newfoundland Club of America. NEWFOUNDLAND CLUB OF AMERICA President Pat Randall First Vice President Roger Frey Second Vice President Pam Saunders Treasurer Mary L. Price Recording Secretary Mary Lou Cuddy Corresponding Secretary Lyne Anderson-Powell Directors John Cornell, Steve Britton, Maredith Reggie, Pam Rubio, Kathy McIver, Donna Thibault AKC Delegate Mary W. Price GREAT LAKES NEWFOUNDLAND CLUB President Dawn Staffen Vice President Marie Acosta Recording Secretary Sandee Lovett Corresponding Secretary Sabrina Moore Treasurer Mike Lovett Directors Terry Sutton-Fuller, Cindi Kursner, Kathryn Rowland DRAFT TEST COMMITTEE Chairperson Lynda Stierle Dunn Secretary Marie Acosta Member Barbara Lukacs Grob VETERINARIAN ON CALL Emergency Animal Hospital 3260 Plainfield Ave. NE Grand Rapids, MI

5 Dogs in Designated Test Areas Site Familiarization Spectators are encouraged to leave un-entered dogs at home. Un-entered dogs and those that are not being tested at the time are not permitted in the official Draft Test Areas. As specified in the Draft Test Regulations, 90 minutes before the start of judging handlers and dogs (except bitches in season) are allowed a 30-minute period to familiarize themselves with the test areas. They may walk the course with their dogs on lead, but not hitched to an apparatus. Handlers will not be permitted to walk the Maneuvering or Distance Freight Haul Courses with their dogs except during this time period. When not being tested, bitches in season must be contained in a designated area away from the official test areas. Trophies and Exhibitor Gifts Each exhibitor will receive theme-related ring favors. In addition, each qualifier will receive a theme-related trophy. Donations Donations for this test will be gratefully accepted and acknowledged in the catalog if received by the Test Secretary by the test closing date, Friday, April Catalog Advertising Page Size: 8 1/2" X 11" Cost: $10.00 Page Size: 8 1/2" X 5 1/2" Cost: $ 6.00 Send camera-ready ads and payment to the Test Secretary by Friday, April 13, 2012, test closing date. ABOUT CAMP CONCORDIA Camp Concordia is located on a lake populated by year-round residents who value the peacefulness of their environment. With this in mind, please: Control the barking of your dogs. Leave all un-entered potential barkers at home, and monitor the dogs that you bring with you. Clean up after your dogs. There will be a Poop Raffle during the weekend. Observe all posted camp rules and leave the facilities in as good as, or better, condition than you find them. Please be sure to dispose of litter, including cigarette butts, properly. There is a large dumpster near the pavilion. Important Reminder The beachfront, the playscapes, and the grounds make Camp Concordia a wonderful place to spend the weekend. The beachfront, the playscapes, and the grounds can also be a safety threat to children. Parents are responsible for the safety and behavior of their children and are expected to keep an eye on them at all times. 5

6 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS Draft Test Weekend FRIDAY, MAY 18TH 2:00 PM: Non-Newf Test (Time subject to change depending upon number of entries) SATURDAY, MAY 19TH 7:00-8:00 AM Full Breakfast (Pavilion) (Reservations Required) 7:30-7:45 AM: Exhibitor Check-In at the Pavilion 7:30-8:00 AM Site Familiarization per Draft Test Regulations 9:00 AM The Draft Test begins with Basic Control Exercises at the tennis court. Noonish at Judges Discretion: Dance Party Potluck bring a dish to pass. Draft Test concludes following lunch Awards 6:00 PM: Banquet Dinner (Reservations Required) An auction will follow dinner SUNDAY, MAY 20TH 7:00-8:00 AM: Pancake Breakfast (pavilion). (Reservations required) 7:30-7:45 AM: Exhibitor Check-In at the Pavilion. 7:30-8:00 AM: Site Familiarization per Draft Test Regulations. 9:00 AM: The Draft Test begins with Basic Control Exercises at the tennis court. 12:00 Noon: Lunch At Judges Discretion, box lunch by reservation only. The Draft Test continues. Awards are presented at the conclusion of the test. Schedule may be modified depending upon the number of test entries. 6

7 OVERNIGHT ACCOMMODATIONS There are 9 cabins (each accommodates 6-8 persons), and campsites available on site at Camp Concordia by advance reservation. The cabins are rustic with beds and electricity; there are modern restrooms and water nearby. The cabins are usually in demand and will be assigned on a first-come, first-served basis. A dumping station is available in the campground for RVs. Motels The nearest motel is located in Greenville, 7 miles from the test site. AmericInn, 2525 W. Washington St. (616) (on M-57 across from Wal-Mart) This is a newer motel and allows dogs in their standard rooms. Other motels located on the north side of Grand Rapids, about 30 minutes away, allowed dogs in the room at the time of this printing. Confirming the dog policy when reserving rooms is advisable. Amerihost Inn Grand Rapids North, 2171 Holton Ct. NW (616) Baymont Inn & Suites, 2151 Holton Ct., NW (616) Motel 6, Mile Rd. NW, (616) Radisson Hotel Riverfront, 270 Ann St. NW (616) MEALS Saturday Breakfast (Reservations Required) Loaded eggs with tasty accompaniments, beverages (coffee, juice etc.), and fruit. Saturday Lunch Potluck Bring a favorite dish to pass. Saturday Evening Banquet (Reservations Required) Sunday Morning Pancake Breakfast (Reservations Required) Pancakes, sausage, beverages (juice, coffee, etc.) Sunday Box Lunch (Reservations Required) A choice of sandwich (ham, roast beef, or turkey), dessert, fruit. ABOUT THE TEST SITE Camp Concordia is a private camp which we rent for GLNC use during the Draft Test Weekend. The Basic Control Exercises will be held on a paved tennis court. The Harnessing/Hitching and Equipment Check Exercises will take place in a grassy field. The Maneuvering Course and Basic Commands Exercises will begin where the Equipment Check ends and continue into an adjacent wooded area, incorporating narrows, curves, and natural obstacles. The Three-Minute Out-of-Sight Stay (a group exercise), the Freight Load and the Distance Freight Haul begin by the parking area near the grassy field. The mile-long Freight Haul Course is fairly level for most of its way, with a few gentle uphill and downhill sections, and one short, steep downhill section of only a few feet. The course begins on a sand and gravel road, which often includes loose sand, and changes into a woodland trail that parallels the lake and traverses a side-less wooden foot bridge (with a small dam and waterfall beneath it). The bridge is approximately 6 feet wide and 20 feet long. In addition to the proximity of water, natural-occurring distractions on the trail could include deer, ducks, turkeys, swans, geese, herons, squirrels, rabbits, and snakes (perfectly harmless!). 7

8 NON-NEWF DRAFT TEST The GLNC is offering non-newfs (dogs of any size or breed, including mixes) an opportunity to participate in a separate draft test. Neither GLNC nor the Newfoundland Club of America awards titles. Non-Newfs successfully completing all exercises at a level are issued a certificate of completion by the GLNC that the owners can then submit to their parent clubs for recognition. The non-newf test will be under NCA regulations EXCEPT that the freight haul load will be 20% of a dog's weight up to a maximum of 25 lbs. The test is scheduled for Friday, May 18 th, with an entry limit of six (6), with one freight haul. Please indicate clearly the "Breed of Dog" in a prominent location on the entry form. The Non-Newf Judges will be Nan Edwards and Lynda Dunn. DIRECTIONS TO CAMP CONCORDIA Camp Concordia is located in Kent County, northeast of Grand Rapids. From I-96, get off at Exit 52 (Lowell Exit) (Right turn if you are coming from Detroit or Left turn if you are coming from Grand Rapids) and go North; drive about 24.5 miles north (through Lowell, past the intersections of M-44 and M-57). Turn right on Pinewood Drive and go 0.7 miles until the road dead ends at the Camp Concordia entrance. From US-131, exit at M-57 (14 Mile Road). Go east about 10 miles to Lincoln Lake Road, then north on Lincoln Lake Road about 2.8 miles to Pinewood Drive, turn right and go to the camp. For those of you who are coming from the southwest on I-196 or from the south on 131, here s an alternate route for avoiding the Grand Rapids traffic and road construction. On I-196 at Zeeland, take M-6 across the south side of Grand Rapids to I-96 (eastbound to Lansing) to the first exit, exit 52 (Lowell exit). Turn left and follow the directions above. Going northbound on 131, as you come to 68 th St. on the south side of Grand Rapids, take M- 6 toward Lansing to I-96 (eastbound to Lansing) to first exit, exit 52 (Lowell exit). Turn left and follow directions above. 8

9 NCA Working Test Entry Form NCA Draft Test hosted by the Great Lakes Newfoundland Club at Camp Concordia in Gowen, MI, on Sat., May 19 and Sun., May 20, Entries close at 6:00 P. M. Friday, April 13, 2012, or before if the entry limit is reached prior to the closing date. Entries postmarked before Monday, March 12th will be returned. Send entries with $35.00 entry fee payable to GLNC to: Marie Acosta, Draft Test Secretary, 2225 Hunt Club Drive, Bloomfield Hills, MI 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 dog s AKC/Canadian Kennel Club Registration SATURDAY TEST SUNDAY TEST Single Entry Single Requalifier Team Entry Team Requalifier For Team Entries complete a form for each dog. Full Name of Dog: Sex: Call Name: AKC # DOB: Sire: Dam: Breeder (s) Name Handler s Name Registered Owner (s) Owner s Address City State Zip 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 Test Regulations, the NCA Constitution and by-laws, and further agree to be bounded by the Agreement printed on the reverse side of this entry form. Signature: (Signature of Owner/Agent duly authorized to make this entry.) Date: Day Phone Home/Cell Phone 9

10 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 or 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 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 there from, sustained by any person or persons, including myself (ourselves) or on account of 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 other their employees or agents, or other persons. 10

11 DRAFT TEST WEEKEND RESERVATION FORM Name Address City, State, Zip Phone Address FOOD RESERVATIONS (Kids age 12 and younger) Weekend Meal Package. (includes Saturday breakfast & dinner, Sunday breakfast, and Sunday lunch) # of $30 # of $20 Saturday Breakfast Only # of $5 # of $4 Saturday Banquet Only.. # of $15 #of $10 Sunday Breakfast Only... # of $5 # of $4 Sunday Box Lunch... # of $10 Ham # Turkey # Beef # CAMPSITE AND CABIN RESERVATIONS Campsites $25/night Thurs. Friday Saturday Cabin (6-8 persons) 1 night $50 2 nights $75 3 nights $100 Thurs. Friday Saturday Amount enclosed: (Checks payable to GLNC) Return by FRIDAY, APRIL 13, 2012 to Barbara Lukacs Grob 2508 Meinert Road Holton, MI

12 VOLUNTEER FORM (for GLNC Members) Please check below if you are willing to help with the Draft Test Weekend in any of the following ways: Work as a Test Steward ( Friday Saturday Sunday) Help with set up ( Fri.am Sat. am Sat. pm Sun. am) Help with clean up (Sunday afternoon) Help with breakfast (Saturday morning) Help with breakfast (Sunday morning) Bring food to the Potluck Lunch (Saturday noon) General help where needed most Fri Sat Sun Donate an item for the auction Help with the Non-Newf Draft Test (Friday afternoon) Requests, ideas, suggestions, etc. for the Draft Test Committee Name Street Address City, State, Zip Phone Please Return by FRIDAY, APRIL 13, 2012 to Barbara Lukacs Grob 2508 Meinert Road Holton, MI