Newfoundland Club of America, Inc. Back to Back Draft Tests Hosted by Newfoundland Club of Florida, Inc. Saturday, November 8 th and Sunday, November 9 th, 2008 Rockbottom Retreat Bell, FL Judges: Saturday, November 8 th Rick Humphreys, Antioch, CA Gerri Willis, Bell, FL Sunday, November 9 th Rick Humphreys, Antioch, CA Carol Winnert, Lake Kiowa, TX Entries are accepted by mail only and to be postmarked no earlier than Monday, September 22, 2008. Entries close at 5:00 PM on Wednesday, October 22, 2008 at the home of the Secretary, or when the limit is reached, even though the closing date has not arrived, after which time entries cannot be accepted, cancelled or substituted. Entries must be made on an official NCA entry form and a copy of the entered dog s AKC, ILP, or foreign registration paper must be attached. Entries limited to 15; alternates accepted. All entries will be acknowledged at least 10 days prior to the test. Permission to hold this Draft Test has been granted by the Working Dog Committee of the Newfoundland Club of America, Inc.
Newfoundland Club of America President..... Roger Frey First Vice President.Sandra Lovett Second Vice President.. Mary Lou Roberts Recording Secretary Cathy Sands Corresponding Secretary Jacqueline Brellochs Treasurer Mary L. Price Members of the Board Barbara Finch, Kevin Gallagher,. Sue Marino, Kathy McIver, Maredith Reggie, Pam Rubio AKC Delegate.Mary W. Price Newfoundland Club of Florida President. Gerri Willis Vice President.. Nancy Aliff Secretary.. Denise Rodenbough Treasurer. Janet Sowers Executive Director Bill Schernekau Members of the Board Sharon Rompot, Janice Hoffenberg, Kim Chonko, George Norman - 2 -
Draft Test Committee Chair. Nancy J. Aliff 8161 Blue Quill, Tallahassee, FL 32312 (850)893-7105, mnaliff@aol.com Secretary. Denise T. Rodenbough 214 Old Dirt Road, Tallahassee, FL 32317 (850)294-4261, rodyjd@embarqmail.com Third Committee Member. Mark T. Aliff 8161 Blue Quill, Tallahassee, FL 32312 (850)893-7105, mnaliff@aol.com - 3 -
The Draft Test The NCA Draft Test is a series of exercises designed to develop and demonstrate the natural abilities of purebred Newfoundland Dogs. While working in a capacity hauling, the dog and handler must demonstrate teamwork skills. The Newfoundland has historically functioned as a draft dog in various capacities, and the performance of these exercises is intended to demonstrate skills resulting both from natural ability and training that are applicable to realistic work situations. The dogs must be willing to work with their handlers and the exercises must be accomplished efficiently. The goal of each handler is to maintain control while encouraging his dogs natural independence; together, they demonstrate teamwork. It is also important that the dog evidence willingness and enjoyment of his work. NCA Policy on Dog Aggression **Please police dogs carefully** Any dog, that in the opinion of the Event Committee, attacks a person or a dog at an NCA working event, resulting in an injury, and is believed by that Event Committee to present a hazard to persons or other dogs, shall be disqualified. When the dog is disqualified by the Event Committee pursuant to this section, a report shall be filed with The NCA Board. The disqualified dog may not again compete at any NCA working event, nor be on the grounds of an NCA working event unless and until, following application for reinstatement by the owner to the NCA Board, the owner receives official notification in writing from the NCA Board that the dog s eligibility has been reinstated. General Information Entries are limited to 15. Entries will be accepted by mail only. The entry slots will be filled according to the postmark date. If the number of entries with the same date exceeds the number of available slots, a drawing will take place to fill the vacancies and determine the alternates. All entries received after the entry limit is filled will be placed on an "alternate list" by order of those without titles, in order of postmark, followed by re-qualifiers in order of postmark. If absentees or withdrawals occur prior to the start of the test, the test secretary will substitute entries from the alternate list. - 4 -
Each person will be notified by e-mail or phone that their entry was received; however notification does not indicate a placement in the draft test itself, only receipt of the entry. Each exhibitor is responsible for knowledge of the latest NCA Draft Test Rules and Regulations governing a Draft Test. Rules and Regulations This Draft Test is sanctioned by the Working Dog Committee (WDC) of the Newfoundland Club of America and will follow the Draft Test Regulations effective January 1, 2000. A copy of the regulations may be obtained from: NCA WDC Publications Secretary Dwight Gorsuch 925 Leppo Rd Westminster, MD 21158 bearnmindnewf@cs.com A check for $5 made payable to NCA must be included. The Regulations are also available on-line at www.newfdogclub.org Freight Haul and Maneuvering Course Description The Draft Test will be held on a 20 acre site in rural North Florida. There is a home, outbuildings and a lake on the property. The lake is fenced. The property has a hard packed dirt road, open fields with large grassed areas, and a heavily wooded area with a trail. There is adjacent farmland, pasture, and wooded areas with native and farm animals as well as natural distractions The maneuvering course will be in a grassy, partially wooded area with trees, scrubs, fencing, manmade and natural obstacles. There are trees, scrubs and fencing. The freight haul course will traverse various surfaces including grass, dirt and gravel. The route of the haul will pass by a lake, travel on a dirt road adjacent to farmland, and cross pasture and wooded areas with natural distractions. - 5 -
Directions to the Test Site From Interstate 75: Take the US-441 exit, EXIT 399, toward ALACHUA/HIGH SPRINGS 0.2 miles. Merge onto US-441 N/FL-25 N toward HIGH SPGS. 5.5 miles. Turn LEFT onto US-41/N MAIN ST. Continue to follow US-41. 0.8 miles. Turn RIGHT onto CR-340/NW 182ND AVE. Continue to follow CR-340. 15.3 miles. Turn LEFT onto NW 20TH AVE. 0.4 miles. End at 3600 W 20th Avenue, Bell, FL 32619-3384. From Interstate 10: Take Interstate Exit 283 US 129 south. Follow US 129 South through the city of Live Oak to Branford US 129 will turn left at Branford and join US 27 Go approximately 2 miles and US 129 will split from US 27 Turn right on US 129 South and head to Bell Turn left on Route 340 Turn right Turn LEFT onto NW 20TH AVE. 0.4 miles End at 3600 W 20th Avenue, Bell, FL 32619-3384. Veterinarian on call Caring Hands Animal Hospital 1541 W US Highway 90, 32055 Phone: (386) 752 8899-6 -
Hotels The following hotels in are listed on the Internet as permitting dogs you must verify when calling: Best Western Lake City Inn 3598 US 90 West (877) 574-2464 Internet published rate: from $75 Travelocity Rating: 3 stars Super 8 Lake City 3594 SW State Road 47 (I75 & 47) (386) 752-6450 Internet published rate: from $66 Travelocity Rating: 1 ½ star Travelodge Lake City 3711 West Hwy 90 (386) 755-9306 Internet published rate: from $51 Travelocity Rating: 1 star Travelodge Lake City High Springs 13771 South US HWY 441 (386) 755-9306 Internet published rate: from $46 Travelocity Rating: 1 star Econo Lodge Lake City 4680 W US Highway 90 (386) 752-7891 Internet published rate: from $73 Travelocity Rating: 1 ½ stars Econo Lodge South 14113 South US Hwy 441 (904) 755-9311 Internet published rate: None given Travelocity Rating: 1 ½ stars Red Roof Inn Lake City 414 SW FL Gateway Boulevard (386) 752-6693 Ramada Limited Lake City 3340 W US Hwy 90 Lake city, FL (386) 752-6262 Internet published rate: from $60 Travelocity Rating: 2 stars Days Inn Lake City I10 3430 North US Hwy 441 (386) 752-9350 Internet published rate: from $55 Travelocity Rating: 1 ½ stars Knights Inn Lake City 117 NW Knights Avenue (386) 752-7720 Internet published rate: from $43 Travelocity Rating: 2 stars Jameson Inn Lake City 285 SW Commerce Boulevard (386) 758-8440 Internet published rate: from $95 Travelocity Rating: 3 stars Rodeway Inn Lake City 4570 Commerce Boulevard (386) 755-5203 Internet published rate: None given Travelocity Rating: 2 stars Americas Best Inn Lake City 1395 Commerce Center Boulevard (386) 755-6300 Internet published rate: None given Travelocity Rating: 1 star - 7 -
Internet published rate: None given Travelocity Rating: 2 stars Un-entered Dogs We welcome spectators, human and canine, to join us. Please remember that all un-entered dogs must remain well away from the main test area during judging so as not to disturb any competing dogs. Bitches in Season Bitches in season may participate in NCA Draft Tests. Bitches in season will be tested at the end of the competition after all male dogs are judged. When not being tested, bitches in season must be contained in a designated area well away from male dogs and the official test areas. Schedule Saturday and Sunday 7:45 a.m. Judges and Committee arrive 7:45-8:15 a.m.** Check-in with draft test secretary 8:15-9:00 a.m. Course familiarization, Handlers, stewards & judges meet, question and answer period 9:15 am Judging begins. Lunch at judges discretion, times approximate. **Note: If a handler is not present within 15 minutes of check-in time, an entrant from the alternate list will be assigned the absent handler s position. Complimentary breakfast pastries, juice and coffee will be available each morning from 8-9:00 a.m. Complimentary Picnic Lunch will be available at the Draft site. Awards& Donations Donations, donations of awards, will be greatly appreciated and will be acknowledged in the catalog if received by October 22, 2008. Why not honor your Newf by donating in their honor or memory? Make checks payable to Newfoundland Club of Florida and mail to Denise T. Rodenbough, Test Secretary, 214 Old Dirt Road, Tallahassee, FL 32317. - 8 -
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NCA DRAFT TEST ENTRY FORM NCA Draft Test hosted by: Newfoundland Club of Florida At: Rockbottom Retreat, Bell, FL Saturday, November 8, 2008. Sunday, November 9, 2008. Please check the dates you wish this dog to be entered. Entries close at: 5:00 p.m. on: Wednesday October 22, 2008, or before if the entry limit is reached prior to the closing date. Entries postmarked before that date will be returned. Send entries with $40.00 entry fee per test payable to Newfoundland Club of Florida to the Draft Test Secretary: Denise T. Rodenbough, 214 Old Dirt Road, Tallahassee, FL 32317. 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 Registration. [_] 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 the Test Regulations, the NCA Constitution and By-Laws, and further agree to be bound by the Agreement printed on the reverse side/next page of this entry form. Signature: Date: (Signature of Owner/Agent duly authorized to make this entry.) Day Phone: ( ) Home Phone: ( ) E-Mail Address:
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 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, 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 of their employees or agents, or other persons.