Tracking Dog Urban Test Event # entries limited to 8 dogs (unbenched/outdoors)

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1 PREMIUM LIST WSSCA Traking Dog Urban Test April 3, 2014 Welsh Springer Spaniel Club of America, Inc. c/betsie Czeschin, Test Secretary P.O. Box 1966 Mountain Home, AR The Welsh Springer Spaniel Club of America, Inc. These events are open to all AKC Recognized Breeds with a preference to Welsh Springer Spaniels Tracking Dog Urban Test Event # entries limited to 8 dogs (unbenched/outdoors) In and Around Sedgwick Park, Wichita, KS Thurs, April 3, 2014 Location: Sedgwick Park, Wichita, Kansas 6501 W. 21st St. N., Wichita, KS Test Hours: 7 am 4 pm Entry Fee: $75 Drawing for Tracks: 8:00 am First track will run as soon as practical after draw Closing Date: March 19, 2014 at 6 pm at the Secretary s home. Make checks payable to: WSSCA Mail entry, certification (if appropriate) and fee to: Betsie Czeschin, PO Box 1966, Mountain Home, AR American Kennel Club Certification Permission has been granted by the American Kennel Club for the holding of these events under the American Kennel Club Rules and Regulations James P. Crowley, Secretary

2 IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR EXHIBITORS WSSCA Club Officers President: Cindy Ford 781 W. Fisher Rd, Cantrall, IL Vice-President: Sandy Lear th Pl., N, St. Petersburg, FL Treasurer: Mary Johnson 3868 River Walk Dr., Duluth, GA Secretary: Carla Vooris 284 Welshie Way Lane, Henderson, NC Secretary: Betsie Czeschin PO Box 1966, Mountain Home, AR Combs Ave., Cotter, AR Chairman: Betsie Czeschin, PO Box 1966, Mountain Home, AR Committee: Treva Faires, Diane Kilts, Andrea Pease, Franna Pitt, Marta Stoneman Judges Ms. Carol Clark (7598) W. Commercial St., Waverly, MO Mr. Steven Sieveking (91024) W. Gleason Rd., Columbia, MO Sponsored by Welsh Springer Spaniel Club of America and WSSCA regional clubs Central States Welsh Springer Spaniel Club and Pacific Northwest Welsh Springer Spaniel Club All dogs must be on leash at all times. Exhibitors are responsible for being at the line when it is their turn to run. Entry Confirmations and approximate check-in times will be sent to the address on the Official AKC entry form after closing date. Hard copies will only be sent on request. If an exhibitor has not received a copy of the Schedule within seven days of the show, contact the Trial Secretary. Acknowledgment of receipt of entries prior to closing will be provided if the exhibitor provides a stamped, self-addressed postcard with entry. Conditional, unsigned, incomplete, illegible, telephone or telegraph entries cannot be accepted. Entries not on official AKC form, or photocopies of AKC forms, without the agreement attached are not acceptable. Entry fees will not be refunded in the event of errors or cancellation of entries after the published closing date, or in the event a dog is absent, disqualified, sick, lame, excused by the Veterinarian or Judge, or barred from competition by the Show Committee. No entry fee will be refunded if the trial cannot open or be completed by reason of riots, civil disturbances, fire, act of God, public emergency, act of public enemy, or any other cause beyond the control of the organizing committee. Confirmation of entry and schedule of judging time will be sent to the address on the official AKC entry form after the closing date. If an exhibitor has not received a copy of the schedule at least seven days prior to the show, contact the Trial Secretary. Returned checks do not constitute a valid entry. The Welsh Springer Spaniel Club of America, Inc. assumes No responsibility for any loss, damage or injury sustained by exhibitors, handlers, or spectators, or to any of their dogs or property, and further assumes no responsibility for injury to any child not under the control of his or her parents or guardians. It is expressly understood that exhibitors alone are responsible for the behavior of their dogs and /or children. Any exhibitor whose dogs and /or children create unnecessary disturbance or repeatedly engage in unsafe or disruptive behavior may, at the discretion of the Trial Committee, be asked to leave the Trial site. In such case, no refund or any fees paid will be made. The safety of dogs is of primary concern. By entering any of these events, exhibitors acknowledge that they are familiar with the rules and regulations of the sport, and that their dogs are familiar with and able to perform all obstacles safely. Please clean up after your dogs on the show grounds and at your motel site. We want to retain these facilities for future events. ONLY DOGS THAT ARE ELIGIBLE to be shown under The AKC rules shall be allowed within the show precincts. OWNERS ARE RESPONSIBLE for errors in entry forms, regardless of who may make such errors. This club does not agree to arbitrate claims as set forth on the Official AKC entry form for this event.

TDU Details: Closing Date: Entries will be accepted until stated closing date and time, after which time entries will not be accepted, canceled, altered or substituted.

3 TDU Details: Closing Date: Entries will be accepted until stated closing date and time, after which time entries will not be accepted, canceled, altered or substituted. All entries must be delivered to Betsie Czeschin Chair, PO Box 1966, Mountain Home, AR Overnight and express mail entries MUST specify NO SIGNATURE REQUIRED and sent to street address above. AKC Fees: Current AKC fees for each event are included in the entry fees and will be forwarded to the AKC per AKC Rules and Regulations. Exhibitors should follow their veterinarian s recommendation to insure their dogs are free of internal and external parasites and communicable diseases and have appropriate vaccinations. AKC Rules: All entrants are responsible for complying with the AKC Rules regarding each of these events. Tracking HQ: Sedgwick County Park, 6501 W. 21st St. N, Wichita, KS EXIT I-235, north or southbound, on W. Zoo Blvd. Go west and turn southwest on W. Windmill. Park is on right. Certification: Each entry for a dog that has not previously passed an AKC Tracking Dog Test must be accompanied by a written statement, dated within one year of the date of the test, signed by a person approved by AKC to judge tracking tests, and must certify that the dog has satisfactorily performed a certification test. Draw for Entries: Will occur on March 19, 2014 at 6:00pm at the Secretary's house. The preference for entries/ alternates is: Welsh Springer Spaniels without a tracking title at any level Welsh Springer Spaniels with any tracking title All other AKC breeds without a tracking title at any level All other AKC breeds with any tracking title. Contact the Secretary for directions if you wish to attend this drawing. Limits: 8 entries. Refund Policy: The entry fee shall be refunded if either 1) the entrant withdraws and notifies the secretary prior to the drawing for tracks and an alternate runs the track or 2) the dog is an alternate who does not run the track. Bitches in season may participate in accordance with AKC Tracking Regulations, Chapter 2, Section 8, provided that the Test Secretary and judges are notified that a bitch is in season prior to the drawing for tracks. Please keep bitches in season in your vehicle and notify the Test Secretary upon arrival. Draw for running order: All entrants must be at the test headquarters by the time listed in the Judging Program on Thursday, April 3, 2014, at which time there will be a draw for running order. Entrants not present at the time of their drawing will be marked absent and an alternate will be allowed to run in their place. Judging will begin as soon as tracks have sufficiently aged. The tracking tests hours are 7 AM to 4 PM. Dogs on leash: All dogs and bitches entered in this test must be kept on leash at all times. Failure to comply may result in the dogs and handlers being excused from the test site and any awards earned may be withheld. This also applies to any non-entered dogs that may accompany anyone to the test. Extreme weather conditions: The AKC believes that the welfare of dogs and participants is of paramount importance. In the case of adverse weather conditions, the test could be canceled or rescheduled. ROUTES TO SEDGWICK PARK 6501 W. 21st St. N, Wichita, KS EXIT I-235, north or southbound, on W. Zoo Blvd. Go west. Turn southwest on W. Windmill. Park is on right. Alternate List: An alternate list will be maintained and will consist of entries received by the closing date but not pulled in the initial draw. Drawing for the alternate list will immediately follow the drawing for entries which are to run. Notification: Notification of the draw results will be made as soon as possible after entries have closed. Should such notification not be received by the exhibitor within a reasonable time, please contact the Test Secretary.

Ribbon and Rosette Prizes will be as follows: Awards for all Events: Qualifying Scores required for all Awards. All awards must be claimed at the event.

4 Ribbon and Rosette Prizes will be as follows: Awards for all Events: Qualifying Scores required for all Awards. All awards must be claimed at the event. Unless otherwise specified, awards are donated by the event sponsors. WSSCA reserves the right to substitute awards of equal or greater value. Qualifying Score WSSCA Q Button, Dark Green Rosette and Personalized Certificate Buttons donated by Franna Pitt Rosettes donated by Pacific Northwest Welsh Springer Spaniel Club Hotels Crate dogs when left in motel rooms and pick up the grounds! MOTELS RESERVE THE RIGHT TO CHANGE THEIR PET POLICY AT ANY TIME Econo Lodge...1 (800) S Holland Dr, W Hwy 54 (near airport) $9.00/day Non-refundable dog fee Clarion Inn & Suites...(316) W Kellogg $50.00 deposit per dog - Fully refunded after inspection 75 lb maximum limit 2 dogs per room Comfort Inn...(316) S Laura (47th St S Turnpike), Wichita KS Dogs must be crated when unattended in room La Quinta Inn & Suites Airport...(316) W Kellogg No Pet deposit required Comfort Suites Airport...,,...(316) W Taft St, Wichita KS $15.00 non-refundable fee per dog, per night 25 lb limit Days Inn...(316) Manchester, Newton KS 10 minutes north limit 2 dogs per room no unattended dogs in rooms Hampton Inn East HAMPTON or (316) Corporate Hills Two dogs per room no unattended dogs departure inspection required Best Western - Red Coach Inn...(316) I-135 & 53rd St N 3 min south Departure inspection required limit 4 dogs per room Newell s Truck Plaza Motel...(316) Newton KS - Exit 31 then continue across 1st to Plaza $10.00 non-refundable fee per room departure inspection required Super 8 Motel or (316) Exit 31 turn right onto 1st St & left to Spencer Dr Newton KS 15 minutes from show site $10.00 non-refundable fee per stay limit 3 dogs per room Hawthorne Suites LTD...(316) N Ridge Road, Wichita KS $25.00 Non-refundable pet fee Departure inspection required Motel 6...(316) W Kellogg (W Hwy 54) No unattended dogs Departure inspection Small dogs only Days Inn & Suites Wichita East...(316) E Kellogg Dr, Wichita KS Call for Pet Policy Homewood Suites...316) Waterfront Pkwy $ Pet deposit of which $50.00 is Non-refundable Country Inn & Suites...(316) E 32nd St N, Wichita KS Limit of 2 dogs per room Dogs may not be left in rooms unattended $25.00 per stay, per dog fee

5 OFFICIAL AMERICAN KENNEL CLUB ENTRY FORM Welsh Springer Spaniel Club of America TDU # April 3, 2014 Sedgwick Park and Vicinity, Wichita, Kansas Entry Fee: $75.00 (includes AKC recording fees) ENTRIES CLOSE: 6 PM CDT, Wed, March 19, 2014 Checks payable to WSSCA, and mail to: Betsie Czeschin, POB 1966, Mtn. Home, AR Conditional, Unsigned or Incomplete entries or entries received without fees will not be accepted. Telephone or FAX entries are not acceptable. All cancellations must be written and received by the Show Secretary before closing date. Also required: Original TDU certification (no photocopies) must accompany the entry for any dog that has not earned a tracking title. I ENCLOSE $ for entry fees IMPORTANT-Read Carefully Instructions on Reverse Side Before Filling Out. Numbers in the boxes indicate sections of the instructions relevant to the information needed in that box (PLEASE PRINT) BREED l VARIETY 1 SEX DOG 2, 3 SHOW CLASS CLASS 3 DIVISION Weight, color, etc ADDITIONAL CLASSES OBEDIENCE CLASS RALLY CLASS NAME OF (See Back) JUNIOR HANDLER (if any) FULL NAME OF DOG AKO REG NO. AKC LITTER NO. ILP NO. FOREIGN REG NO & COUNTRY BREEDER SIRE DAM Enter Number Here ACTUAL OWNER (S) 4 (Please Print) OWNER S ADDRESS JR. HANDLER NUMBER DATE OF BIRTH JR. SHOWMANSHIP (Jump Height) CLASS PLACE OF USA Canada Foreign BIRTH CITY STATE ZIP NAME OF OWNER S AGENT (IF ANY) AT THE SHOW I CERTIFY that I am the actual owner of the dog, or that I am the duly authorized agent of the actual owner whose name I have entered above. In consideration of the acceptance of this entry, I (we) agree to abide by the rules and regulations of The American Kennel Club in effect at the time of this event, and by any additional rules and regulations appearing in the premium list for this event, and further agree to be bound by the Agreement printed on the reverse side of this entry form. I (we) certify and represent that the dog entered is not a hazard to persons or other dogs. This entry is submitted for acceptance on the foregoing representation and Agreement. I (we) agree to conduct myself (ourselves) in accordance with all such Rules and Regulations (including all provisions applying to discipline) and to abide by any decisions made in accord with them. SIGNATURE of owner or his agent duly authorized to make this entry TELEPHONE # Address (An acknowledgment or receipt of entry may he sent to this address) 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 lessor 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 to have been cause 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 forementioned 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 RO 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 EFFET 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 1. (Variety) if you are entering a dog of breed in which there are varieties for show purposes, please designate the particular variety you are entering, i.e., Cocker Spaniel (solid color black, ASCOB, parti-color), Beagles (not exceeding 13 in., over 13 in. but not exceeding 15 in.), Dachshunds (longhaired, smooth, wirehaired), Collies (rough, smooth), Bull Terriers (colored, white), Manchester Terriers (standard, toy), Chihuahuas (smooth coat, long coat), English Toy Spaniels (King Charles and Ruby, Blenheim and Prince Charles), Poodles (toy, miniature, standard). 2. The following categories of dogs may be entered and shown in Best of Breed competition: Dogs that are Champions of Record and dogs which, according to their owners records, have completed the requirements for a championship, but whose championships are unconfirmed. The showing of unconfirmed Champions in Best of Breed competition is limited to a period of 90 days from the date of the show where the dog completed the requirements for a championship. 3. (Dog Show Class) Consult the classification in this premium list. If the dog show class in which you are entering your dog is divided, then, in addition to designating the class, specify the particular division of the class in which you are entering your dog, i.e, age division, color division, weight division. 4. A dog must be entered in the name of the person who actually owned it at the time entries for a show closed. If a registered dog has been acquired by a new owner it must be entered in the name of its new owner in any event for which entries closed after the date of acquirement, regardless of whether the new owner has received the registration certificate indicating that the dog is recorded in his name. State on entry form whether transfer application has been mailed to the AKC. (For complete rules, refer to Chapter 11, Section 3.) If this entry is for Junior Showmanship, please give the following information: JUNIOR SHOWMANSHIP JR. S DATE OF BIRTH AKC JUNIOR HANDLER NUMBER 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. ADDRESS CITY STATE ZIP If Junior Handler is not the owner of the dog identified on the face of this form, what is the relationship of the Junior Handler to the Owner? AEAGL2 - (07/09) AKC Rules, Regulations, Policies anda Guidelines are available on the American Kennel Club Web site,

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Name: Dog & Class Entered: Dog & Class Entered: Dog & Class Entered: Zip Code: CC Type: CC Number: For those of you who want to enter by e-mail. Please fill out the attached entry form(s), save them to your computer, then e-mail them to me at Pfyre@PfyreWhpts.com No entry is complete without payment,