Event # s 2014183414 2014183413 Entries Limited: 3 TD & 1 TDX Dogs PLEASE NOTE EARLY CLOSING DATE ENTRIES CLOSE on Wednesday, March 12, 2014, at 12:00 PM at the home of the Test Secretary after which time entries cannot be accepted, cancelled, altered, or substituted except as provided for in Chapter 11, Section 6 of the Rules Applying to Dog Shows. PREMIUM LIST TRACKING TEST (TD) & TRACKING DOG EXCELLENT TEST (TDX) Open to all breeds with preference to Bernese Mountain Dogs Bernese Mountain Dog Club of America, Inc. (Member of the American Kennel Club) Sunday, April 6, 2014 Fields around Apple Market, 6015 Huell Matthews Highway, South Boston, VA 24592 Test Hours: 7:00 am to 4:00 pm Rain or Shine (Exhibitors must be aware that the test may be canceled if extreme weather conditions arise.) Judges: TD/TDX: Mr. Jack E. Sappenfield II, 615 Olive Branch Rd., Durham, NC 27703 Mr. Tony Hinson, 1821 Thompson Dr., Concord, NC 28025 Veterinarian Animal Medical Center of Danville, 2815 Riverside Dr., Danville, VA 434-793-6477 Saturday 8 AM - 12 PM Sunday 8 AM - 12 PM AN AKC DNA PROFILE NUMBER IS REQUIRED FOR ALL BERNESE MOUNTAIN DOG ENTRANTS (see details inside). Drawing for TD tracks: 4/06/2014, 7:45 AM at the Apple Market Drawing for TDX tracks: 4/06/2014, 9:45 AM at the Apple Market Permission is granted by the American Kennel Club for the holding of this event under American Kennel Club rules and regulations. James P. Crowley, Secretary
2014 OFFICERS OF THE BMDCA President.Julie Latterel Vice-President.. Elizabeth (Robin) Hamme Secretary, Recording....Libby Smith Secretary, Corresponding......Carrie Roos Treasurer..Mike Reed BOARD OF DIRECTORS Gary Galunas, Dawn Letry, Lori Kennedy, Anne Summers AKC DELEGATE Sara Karl 2014 National Specialty Tracking Test Committee Tracking Test Chairman Denise McClure 28603 Waterbend Court Spring, TX 77386 edmundmcclure@comcast.net 615-480-8049 Tracking Test Secretary Denise McClure 28603 Waterbend Court Spring, TX 77386 edmundmcclure@comcast.net 615-480-8049 Chief Track Layer: Denise McClure EVENT COMMITTEE Wendy Boehme, Jean Munger, Karen Neymark, Lynn Balsiger, and members of BMDCA ACCOMMODATIONS & DIRECTIONS 2014 Specialty Host Hotel: Embassy Suites Hotel, Hampton Roads Hotel, Spa & Conference Center 1700 Coliseum Drive, Hampton, VA 23666 Phone: 757-827 8200 Directions from Embassy Suites to Apple Market: go to I-664 and merge onto I-664 S/Hampton Roads Belt toward Suffolk and go 17.5 miles. Merge onto US-58 W via Exit 13A toward Suffolk and go 112.2 miles. Turn slight right onto US1/US-58 and continue to follow US 58W and go 18.9 miles. Merge onto US-58 W toward S. Boston/Danville and to 22.9 miles. Turn left onto Huell Matthews Hwy/US-501 S and go 4.6 miles. This site is approximately 3 hours from the show site. BMDCA 2014 National Specialty Tracking Tests - 1
Motels in the tracking test area There is a block of rooms being held at the Super 8, 1040 Bill Tuck Hwy., South Boston, VA, 434-572-6072 under the name Bernese Mountain Dog Club of America. They are blocking all these rooms in one wing together and are non-smoking rooms. They are holding these until March 20th, then releasing them. If you are interested, give them that name so they know where to put your reservation, but each person will reserve under their own name. The rate is $69 per night plus tax plus a $15 per pet fee per night. Waiver of Rights - Animals in Distress The Bernese Mountain Dog Club of America, Inc. reserves the right to remove any animal in distress from a parked vehicle or crate, and all persons attending these dog events hereby waive any claim for damages against the clubs for such removal. The Club regards the health, safety and life of any dog on the show grounds to be paramount to other property or privacy rights. We will attempt to reach the responsible party but cannot guarantee contact will be made before action is taken. Emergency Veterinarian Information Animal Medical Center of Danville, 2815 Riverside Dr., Danville, VA. 434-793-6477 Open M-F, 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM, Sat. and Sun., 8 AM to 12 PM. ATTENTION EXHIBITORS The BMDCA requires the valid AKC DNA Profile Number for the dog entered on this form to be provided at time of entry. Failure to meet these requirements will render the dog ineligible to enter the event, this may result in the loss of all awards earned at the event, as well as subject the entrant to possible disciplinary action by the AKC and/or BMDCA, including but not limited to suspension from club privileges and entry of club events. DNA kits can be obtained from the AKC Online Store at www.akc.org. DON'T DELAY! STANDARD PROCESSING TIME IS 6-8 WEEKS AFTER RECEIPT. If it has been more than 8 weeks since the DNA sample was submitted to AKC and you have not yet received a DNA profile number AND need it for your 2013 Specialty entry, call AKC DNA Operations at: 919-816-3508 to obtain a preliminary DNA number (accepted in extenuating circumstances only.) Please allow an appropriate amount of time for the AKC to receive your sample and call NO LATER THAN one week prior to close of entries. Be sure to mention BMDCA National Specialty to expedite your request. BMDCA 2014 National Specialty Tracking Tests - 2
FEES Entry Fees: $75 for TD and $125 for TDX. Fees include a $3.00 event service fee and $0.50 AKC recording fee. Make checks payable (in US Funds) to: BMDCA 2014. Express mail entries MUST have signature waiver. OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION A dark green qualifying rosette and commemorative professional tracking line will be awarded to all qualifiers. Eligibility: A statement of certification signed by an AKC tracking judge must accompany the entry form of each dog entering the TD test. All dogs entering TDX test must have their TD title. Entries Limited: 3 TD & 1 TDX Dogs. No exchanging or converting of TD to TDX tracks at this tracking test. Drawing for Entries and alternates will be conducted in accordance with Chapter 1, Section 12 of the AKC Tracking Regulations. These TD/TDX tests are open to all breeds, with preference given to Bernese Mountain Dogs. If required by the numbers and types of entries, there shall be up to four drawings for TD and up to four for TDX as follows: Draw (1) Bernese Mountain Dogs without a title, Draw (2) Bernese Mountain Dogs with a title; Draw (3) Other breeds without a title; Draw (4) Other breeds with a title. The drawing for entries will take place on Thursday, March 13th at 12 pm at Dogwood Training Center, West Road, Houston, TX. After the entry limit has been reached in either TD or TDX, all remaining entries, subject to the same preferences set forth above, will be similarly drawn and assigned a position on an alternate list. The Test Secretary will then notify all entries of the results by email on Thursday, March 13th. BITCHES IN SEASON MAY NOT PARTICIPATE. Any exhibitor with a bitch entered, which is in season on the trial date, will be refunded the entry fee, less $5 per entry, upon written certification from a veterinarian. Notification must be in the hands of the trial secretary no later than 7:30 AM on the date of the trial. Refunds will be mailed. All cancellations of entries must be made in writing (email acceptable) to the Test Secretary and received prior to the stated date and time of closing of entries. It is the exhibitor s responsibility to verify receipt of cancellation. Entry fees will be refunded if either (1) the entrant notifies the Secretary prior to the close (an administrative fee may be assessed) or (2) the dog is an alternate who does not run a track. No fees will be refunded except as noted above. The assignment of dogs to the tracks, by the drawing of lots, will occur on the day of the test at the test site: TD tracks at 7:45 AM; TDX tracks at 9:45 AM. All dogs and handlers must be present for the draw. Judging will begin as soon after the draw as the tracks are sufficiently aged and the judges are ready. BMDCA 2014 National Specialty Tracking Tests - 3
Welcome to Virginia! For BMDCA National Specialty 2014 event information visit: www.bmdca.org/specialty/2014 For information on AKC Tracking visit the AKC s website: http://www.akc.org/events/tracking/ Questions about the AKC TRACKING TEST (TD) & TRACKING DOG EXCELLENT TEST (TDX) hosted by the Bernese Mountain Dog Club of America, Inc. (Member of the American Kennel Club) Sunday, April 6, 2014 Fields around Apple Market 6015 Huell Matthews Highway, South Boston, VA PLEASE CONTACT Denise McClure Test Secretary 615-480-8049 Edmund McClure@comcast.net BMDCA 2014 National Specialty Tracking Tests - 4
Official American Kennel Club Entry Form for Tracking Tests BERNESE MOUNTAIN DOG CLUB OF AMERICA, INC. Tracking Tests Fields around Apple Market, 6015 Huell Matthews Hwy, S. Boston, VA 24592 Sunday, April 6, 2014 Tracking Dog #2014183414 (Limited to 3 Dogs) Tracking Dog Excellent #2014183413 (Limited to 1 Dog) AKC DNA NUMBER Entry Fees: $75 for the TD (includes $3.00 AKC event service fee & $.50 AKC recording fee) $125 for the TDX (includes $3.00 AKC event service fee & $.50 AKC recording fee) Entries Close at the Test Secretary s Office at 12:00 PM, WEDNESDAY, March 12, 2014, after which time entries cannot be accepted, cancelled, or substituted, except as provided for in Chapter 11, Section 6 of the Dog Show Rules. Mail Entries with Fees to: Denise McClure, Tracking Test Secretary, 28603 Waterbend Court, Spring, TX 77386. Express mail entries MUST have signature waiver. Make Checks or Money Orders Payable To: BMDCA2014. Foreign Exhibitors must make fees payable in U.S. Funds. TEST (check box) TD TDX AMOUNT ENCLOSED BREED NAME OF JUNIOR HANDLER SEX JUNIOR HANDLER NUMBER AKC NAME (Include AKC titles only) AKC REG. NO. AKC LITTER NO. IPL NO. FOREIGN REG. NO. & COUNTRY BREED SIRE DAM ACTUAL OWNERS CITY, STATE, ZIP + 4 Enter number here DATE OF BIRTH AKC DNA PROFILE # (B er n es e M o u n t a i n D o g s o n l y) PLACE OF BIRTH USA CANADA FOREIGN HANDLER (Junior Handler see back) 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 tracking test, and by any additional rules and regulations appearing in the premium list for this Tracking Test and further agree to be bound by the Agreement printed on the reverse side of the 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 Email BMDCA 2014 National Specialty Tracking Tests - 5
AKC Rules, Regulations, Policies and Guidelines are available on the American Kennel Club Web site, www.akc.org. 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 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 there from, 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 A dog must be entered in the name of the person who actually owned it at the time entries for an event 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) 816-3776. 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? BMDCA 2014 National Specialty Tracking Tests - 6