English Springer Spaniel Club of Long Island

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EVENT: 2018166309 Opening Date: May 16, 2018, at 12:00 AM EDT. Entries received before then will not be accepted.

1 EVENT: Opening Date: May 16, 2018, at 12:00 AM EDT. Entries received before then will not be accepted. Closing date: May 31, 2018, at 8:00 PM EDT Entry limits: 120 Runs Envelopes/Transactions containing entries for more than ten (10) dogs maximum and for Entries received prior to the opening date shall be returned to the sender. Entries will be accepted in the order received. If necessary a wait list will be held from the remaining entries after limits have been reached. Premium List AKC Scent Work Trial: Novice A&B Container; Novice A&B Interior; Novice A&B Exterior; Advanced Container; Advanced Interior; Advanced Exterior Open to all AKC Registered Purebred and Mixed Breed Dogs English Springer Spaniel Club of Long Island Sunday, June 17, 2018 Dogworks Broadway Ave., Holbrook, NY Container and Interior judging will be indoors. Trial Hours 7:00 am to 5:00 pm EDT Check In from 7:15 am to 8:00 am EDT Handler s Briefing at 8:15 am, first dog to follow American Kennel Club Certification Permission has been granted by the American Kennel Club for the holding of this event under AKC Rules and Regulations. Gina DiNardo, Secretary

2 English Springer Spaniel Club of Long Island Officers: President: Margaret Silverthorn Vice-President: Kevin Dolan Recording Secretary: Ann Barile Corresponding Secretary: Gail Schuljan th Ave., Holtsville, NY Treasurer: Scott Gillis Board of Directors: Carol Dolan, Cheryl Kraft, Joyce Rienzo, Kevin Czarzasty, Ted Lagala Directions to the Trial Site LIE exit 57, Veterans Memorial Hwy (454). Approximately 6.5 miles South to Broadway Ave. Left on Broadway Building is on the left Sunrise Highway Exit 50 Lincoln Ave. Stay Straight till Broadway Ave. Turn Left over the Highway for less than 1 mile (pass through 3 lights). Building is on the left. SCENT WORK TRIAL COMMITTEE: Chairperson: Scott Gillis th Ave., Holtsville, NY esscli@optimum.net; Committee Scott Gillis, Cheryl Kraft, Ann Barile, Gail Schuljan, Joyce Rienzo, Margaret Silverthorn, and ESSCLI Board of Directors TRIAL SECRETARY Gail Schuljan th Ave. Holtsville, NY esscli@optimum.net JUDGE: Carol K. Bond 273 Washington Ave. St. James, NY AKC Judge # Novice A/B Containers Novice A/B Interior Novice A/B Exterior Advanced Containers Advanced Interior Advanced Exterior Motels in the Area that accept dogs (for an additional fee). Rates & Pet Policies Change. Please call for current availability, rates & pet policy of the hotel. Deposits may be required. LaQuinta Inn & Suites Aero Rd, Bohemia, NY Wyndham Wind Watch Hotel Vanderbilt Motor Pkwy, Hauppage, NY Sheraton Long Island Vanderbilt Motor Pkvy, Hauppauge, NY Howard Johnson Inn Moreland Rd, Commack, NY Residence Inn Veterans Memorial Hwy, Hauppauge, NY Residence Inn Plainview Gerhard Rd, Plainview, NY Howard Johnson MacArthur Airport Veterans Memorial Hwy, Ronkonkoma, NY Comfort Inn Rt. 112, Medford, NY NO ONSITE RV PARKING Cathederal Pines County Park Middle Island Yaphank Rd, Middle Island, NY

3 Canine Courtesy: All dogs must be kept on leash or in crates at all times. Dogs off leash will be asked to leave. You are responsible for picking up after the animals in your care. It is expressly understood that every dog at this trial is in the care, custody, and control of its owner or handler during the entire time the dog is on the trial premises. ESSCLI is not responsible for the loss of, damage to, or death of any dog exhibited, or the possessions of any participant, whether the result of accident or any other cause. NOTE: Dogs not entered are not allowed beyond the parking area. Entered dogs and handlers are permitted on the trial grounds June 17, 2018, from 7 AM until 7 PM. Dogs are not permitted in search areas before their event. No exhibitors will be allowed in the search area without permission. It is not appropriate to visit the trial location prior to the trial date. Many search locations are real-life environments and such visits may risk the host losing the opportunity to use the location in the future. EXHIBITOR INFORMATION 1. All interior and container classes will be held indoors. No indoor crating. 2. AKC Scent Work classes are open to all dogs that are at least six (6) months of age that are individually registered with the AKC, recorded in the FSS program, dogs with PAL/ILP numbers or dogs enrolled with the AKC Canine Partners program. A dog that is individually registered with an acceptable foreign registry who is not yet registered with the AKC may compete for 30 days under the foreign registration number. After the 30 days, if not AKC number has been obtained and no extension has been granted, any qualifying legs earned subsequently under the foreign number will be cancelled. 3. Dogs with physical challenges (including amputees) are eligible to participate provided that, in the opinion of the judge, they display no signs of physical discomfort and can safely complete the search. Dogs with bandages, sutures or visible wounds are not eligible. Deaf dogs and blind dogs are allowed to enter. Dogs that are both deaf and blind are able to participate so long as the handler is in control of the dog at all times, the dog can complete the requirements of the class and the dog does not appear to be under undue stress in the opinion of the judge. 4. It is recommended that reactive and/or spatially challenged dogs wear a red bandana (to be provided by the dog s handler) to help signal others that the dog needs extra space from other dogs. 5. Bitches in season shall not be eligible to participate. Withdrawals after the closing date for bitches in season will be fully refunded if received no later than one half hour prior to the start of the trial. 6. All dogs must be on a 6 leash when not being tested. At the handler s option dogs may wear collars, leashes and harnesses. Please see Chapter 5, Section 8 for requirement and prohibitions. 7. Rewards and reinforcements. Please see Chapter 5, Section 12 for requirements and prohibitions. 8. AKC Regulations for Scent Work are available from the American Kennel Club, 5580 Centerview Drive, Suite 200, Raleigh, NC or may be downloaded at Exhibitors are expected to be familiar with the rules and regulations. 9. Proof of current rabies must be furnished upon request. 10. No concessions will be available at the trial site. Wait List Information: ESSCLI is offering a wait list to fill openings created by withdrawn entries after the trial s closing date/time. A maximum of 25 entries per trial will be placed on the club's wait list. All entries, including wait listed entries, must be received by the Trial Secretary prior to Thursday, May 31, :00 pm (Eastern Daylight Time). No entries may be withdrawn with a refund after closing on May 31, If a withdrawn entry is replaced by a wait listed entry, a full refund will be issued for the withdrawn entry. Any wait listed entry that does not move off the wait list into the trial will receive a full refund. Search and Ring Conditions: Staging Area will be out of view of search area(s). Staging area will include warm-up and waiting area, as well as the secretary table for check-ins and posting of running order and results. The Handler s Briefing will take place in view of the search area prior to the start of each class, after the hide(s) have been set and after the Demo Dog has run. In the Handler s Briefing the judge will explain if there s an off-leash option, number of hides, maximum height of hides and maximum time for the search. NO DOGS are to be present during the Handler s Briefing. A warm up area will be provided. For Novice classes the warm up area will consist of one (1) Birch Container and may also contain blank containers. For Advanced classes the warm up area will consist of two (2) Birch and/or Anise Containers and may also contain blank containers. Exhibitors should limit their warm-up to (2) two minutes or less. The warm-up area is to be used exclusively for warming up the handler-dog team prior their run. The warm-up area is not for training or relieving of the dog. Crating space will not be available inside or outside the trial buildings. Plan to crate your dogs in your vehicle. Exhibitors are responsible for cleaning up after their dog(s). Any exhibitor failing to do so may be excused without benefit of refund if the Event Committee deems the exhibitor to be in violation of this requirement. Cleaning supplies and disposal sites will be available at various locations around the show grounds. OPEN / CLOSE OF ENTRIES OPEN: No entries will be accepted before May 16, 2018, 12:00 AM EDT. CLOSE: All entries with fees must be received by the Trial Secretary no later than May 31, :00 p.m. EDT after which time no entries will be accepted, canceled, or substituted, except as provided for in Chapter 11, Section 6 of the AKC Rules Applying to Dog Shows!! EXPRESS MAIL ENTRIES MUST INCLUDE SIGNATURE WAIVER!! ENTRY FEE: $25.00 per class per trial (includes $3.50 AKC recording fee) Mail all entries with fees payable to ESSCLI to Gail Schuljan, th Ave., Holtsville, NY 11742

4 CLASSES OFFERED Novice A/B Containers Novice A/B Interior Novice A/B Exterior Advanced Containers Advanced Interior Advanced Exterior Refer to Chapter 2, Section 2 Class Eligibility in the Regulations for AKC Scent Work for an explanation of Novice A & B classes No refund on duplicate entries. Every effort to find all duplicate entries will be made, however, if entry has been processed, no refund will be made. Proof of current rabies vaccination must be furnished upon request. A $5.00 processing fee per dog will be deducted for ANY refunds. RINGSIDE Judges are not required to wait for dogs. The Owner of each dog is solely responsible for having it ready at the search area when it is to be judged. The Club has no responsibility to provide service through a public address system or stewards or runners for the purpose of calling or locating dogs that are not brought into the ring when required. EXHIBITOR CHECK-IN: At check-in you will receive your armband number. Once the time and location for check-in is determined all exhibitors will be notified by . Exhibitors MUST check-in EACH day they are entered. Claims will be arbitrated as set forth on the Official AKC Entry Form for this event. GENERAL ENTRY INFORMATION Entry Fees: Fee is $25.00 per class per trial (includes $3.50 AKC recording fee). Make all checks and money orders payable to English Springer Spaniel Club of Long Island. Foreign exhibitors must make fees payable in U.S. FUNDS. Mail checks or money orders with entries. Secretary assumes no responsibility for cash sent through the mail.. INCLUDE SIGNATURE WAIVER ON OVERNIGHT OR EXPRESS DELIVERY. Entry fees shall not be refunded in the event that a dog is absent, disqualified, excused by Veterinarian or Judge, or barred from competition by action of Trial Committee. If because of riots, civil disturbances, or other acts beyond the control of the management it is impossible to open or to complete the trial, no refund of entry fee will be made. Extreme weather conditions, such as, but not limited to snow storms, hurricanes, lightning, or extreme heat, must be considered for the health and safety of the dogs, exhibitors and spectators. The well being of the dogs, exhibitors, and spectators is of paramount importance and, in the event it is necessary to cancel or stop the show before completion, no refund of entry fee will be made. Entries: Telegraph, Telephone, , and Unsigned entries cannot be accepted. Entries not on Official AKC Entry Forms and Photocopies of Entry Forms without Agreement and rules on the reverse side of the Official AKC Entry Form are NOT ACCEPTABLE. No Entries shall be made and no entry shall be accepted which specifies any conditions as to its acceptance. Post-Dated Checks and Returned Checks do not constitute a valid entry fee. The Trial Secretary will add a collection fee of $30.00 to each returned check. Exhibitors are responsible for errors in making out entry forms, whoever may make such errors, and no entry fee will be refunded in event of such errors or cancellation of entries after the published closing of entries. Declining Entries: The English Springer Spaniel Club of Long Island may decline any entries or may remove any dog from its event for cause, but in each such instance shall file good and sufficient reasons for doing so with the American Kennel Club. PRIZES AND AWARDS Trial classes: Ribbons will be awarded to the 1 st through 4 th place dogs in each class. Qualifying ribbons will be awarded to each dog receiving a qualifying score. Dogs must qualify to receive placement rosettes. Ribbons for placements in each Trial class: First Place...Blue Second Place...Red Third Place...Yellow Fourth Place...White Qualifying Score...Dark Green Title Ribbons on entries that earn their title during any of the elements offered.

5 AKC SCENT WORK TRIAL ENGLISH SPRINGER SPANIEL CLUB OF LONG ISLAND TH Ave., Holtsville, NY Sunday, June 17, 2018 ENTRY FEE: $25.00 per class per trial (includes $3.50 AKC recording fee) for each dog in each class. Entries close at 8 PM EDT on May 31, 2018, at the trial secretary s address. Mail entries with fees payable to ESSCLI to Gail Schuljan th Ave., Holtsville, NY DOG S CALL NAME: TRIAL CLASSES (Please check Classes and Indicate A or B ( ) Novice Containers A or B (Circle one) ( ) Novice Interior A or B (Circle one) ( ) Novice Exterior A or B (Circle one) ( ) Advanced Containers ( ) Advanced Interior ( ) Advanced Exterior Single copies of the latest edition of the Rules Applying to Dog Shows/Registration and Discipline, Agility Regulations and Obedience Regulations may be obtained WITHOUT CHARGE from any Superintendent at shows they are superintending or from THE AMERICAN KENNEL CLUB, 5580 CENTERVIEW DRIVE, SUITE 200, RALEIGH, NC AKC Rules, Regulations, Policies and Guidelines are available on the American Kennel Club Web site, AGREEMENT I (we) agree that the club holding this event has the right to refuse this entry for cause which the club shall deem 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 prizes, ribbons, or trophies, I (we) agree to hold the AKC, the event-giving club, their members, directors, governors, officers, agents, superintendents or event secretary and the owner and/or lesser of the premises and any provider of services that are necessary to hold this event and any employees or volunteers of the aforementioned parties, and any AKC approved judge, judging at this event, 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 about the event premises or grounds 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, injury or damage to this dog. Additionally, I (we) hereby assume the sole responsibility for and agree to indemnify, defend 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 event, however such, injuries, death or property damage may be caused, and whether or not the same may have been caused or may be alleged to have been caused by the negligence of the aforementioned parties or any of their employees, agents, or any other persons. I (WE) AGREE THAT ANY CAUSE OF ACTION, CONTROVERSY OR CLAIM ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO THE ENTRY, EXHIBITION OR ATTENDANCE AT THE EVENT BETWEEN THE AKC AND THE EVENT-GIVING CLUB (UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED IN ITS PREMIUM LIST) AND MYSELF (OURSELVES) OR AS TO THE CONSTRUCTION, INTERPRETATION AND EFFECT OF THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE SETTLED BY ARBITRATION PURSUANT TO THE APPLICABLE RULES OF THE AMERICAN ARBITRATION ASSOCIATION. HOWEVER, PRIOR TO ARBITRATION ALL APPLICABLE AKC BYLAWS, RULES, REGULATIONS AND PROCEDURES MUST FIRST BE FOLLOWED AS SET FORTH IN THE AKC CHARTER AND BYLAWS, RULES, REGULATIONS, PUBLISHED POLICIES AND GUIDELINES. INSTRUCTIONS JUNIOR HANDLER If this entry is for Junior Showmanship, please give the following: AKC JUNIOR HANDLER NUMBER JR S DATE OF BIRTH / / The above number MUST be included. Should you not have your Junior Handler number, this may be obtained from the American Kennel Club. Phone: (919) By signing the entry form I (we) certify that the Junior Showman does not now, and will not at any time, act as an agent/handler for pay while continuing to compete in Junior Showmanship. Name of Jr Handler ADDRESS CITY STATE ZIP If Jr. Handler is not the owner of the dog Identified on the face of this form, what is the Relationship of the Jr. Handler to the Owner?

6 AKC SCENT WORK TRIAL ENGLISH SPRINGER SPANIEL CLUB OF LONG ISLAND TH Ave., Holtsville, NY Sunday, June 17, 2018 ENTRY FEE: $25.00 per class per trial (includes $3.50 AKC recording fee) for each dog in each class. Entries close at 8 PM EDT on May 31, 2018, at the trial secretary s address. Mail entries with fees payable to ESSCLI to Gail Schuljan th Ave., Holtsville, NY DOG S CALL NAME: TRIAL CLASSES (Please check Classes and Indicate A or B ( ) Novice Containers A or B (Circle one) ( ) Novice Interior A or B (Circle one) ( ) Novice Exterior A or B (Circle one) ( ) Advanced Containers ( ) Advanced Interior ( ) Advanced Exterior Single copies of the latest edition of the Rules Applying to Dog Shows/Registration and Discipline, Agility Regulations and Obedience Regulations may be obtained WITHOUT CHARGE from any Superintendent at shows they are superintending or from THE AMERICAN KENNEL CLUB, 5580 CENTERVIEW DRIVE, SUITE 200, RALEIGH, NC AKC Rules, Regulations, Policies and Guidelines are available on the American Kennel Club Web site, AGREEMENT I (we) agree that the club holding this event has the right to refuse this entry for cause which the club shall deem 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 prizes, ribbons, or trophies, I (we) agree to hold the AKC, the event-giving club, their members, directors, governors, officers, agents, superintendents or event secretary and the owner and/or lesser of the premises and any provider of services that are necessary to hold this event and any employees or volunteers of the aforementioned parties, and any AKC approved judge, judging at this event, 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 about the event premises or grounds 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, injury or damage to this dog. Additionally, I (we) hereby assume the sole responsibility for and agree to indemnify, defend 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 event, however such, injuries, death or property damage may be caused, and whether or not the same may have been caused or may be alleged to have been caused by the negligence of the aforementioned parties or any of their employees, agents, or any other persons. I (WE) AGREE THAT ANY CAUSE OF ACTION, CONTROVERSY OR CLAIM ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO THE ENTRY, EXHIBITION OR ATTENDANCE AT THE EVENT BETWEEN THE AKC AND THE EVENT-GIVING CLUB (UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED IN ITS PREMIUM LIST) AND MYSELF (OURSELVES) OR AS TO THE CONSTRUCTION, INTERPRETATION AND EFFECT OF THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE SETTLED BY ARBITRATION PURSUANT TO THE APPLICABLE RULES OF THE AMERICAN ARBITRATION ASSOCIATION. HOWEVER, PRIOR TO ARBITRATION ALL APPLICABLE AKC BYLAWS, RULES, REGULATIONS AND PROCEDURES MUST FIRST BE FOLLOWED AS SET FORTH IN THE AKC CHARTER AND BYLAWS, RULES, REGULATIONS, PUBLISHED POLICIES AND GUIDELINES. INSTRUCTIONS JUNIOR HANDLER If this entry is for Junior Showmanship, please give the following: AKC JUNIOR HANDLER NUMBER JR S DATE OF BIRTH / / The above number MUST be included. Should you not have your Junior Handler number, this may be obtained from the American Kennel Club. Phone: (919) By signing the entry form I (we) certify that the Junior Showman does not now, and will not at any time, act as an agent/handler for pay while continuing to compete in Junior Showmanship. Name of Jr Handler ADDRESS CITY STATE ZIP If Jr. Handler is not the owner of the dog Identified on the face of this form, what is the Relationship of the Jr. Handler to the Owner?

Dog Tracking Club of Maine

Dog Tracking Club of Maine ENTRY METHOD: FIRST RECEIVED ENTRIES WILL OPEN ON Friday March 1, 2019 6pm EST at the Trial Secretary s address. All entries received before this date will be returned. Overnight or certified mail must