TWO CLASSIC TRIALS Set in a charming Old West village NOVICE LEVEL SATURDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2017 & INTERMEDIATE LEVEL SUNDAY, OCTOBER 8, 2017 M BAR-C RANCH 5264 Shore Meadows Rd, Freeland, WA 98249 Hosted by
NOSEWORK CENTRAL Chief Search Designer SATURDAY & SUNDAY Miriam Rose Judges SATURDAY: To be announced SUNDAY: To be announced Cost $17.50/class (Four classes offered each day) SATURDAY NOVICE CLASSES Morning: Vehicles & Interiors Afternoon: Containers & Exteriors SUNDAY INTERMEDIATE CLASSES Morning: Vehicles & Interiors Afternoon: Containers & Exteriors REGISTRATION opens August 1st & closes September 30th or when entry limit of 40 per class for Novice and 35 per class for Intermediate is reached. If you earn your Novice title on Saturday, you may enter the Intermediate Trial on Sunday.
Entries will be awarded in order of receipt and are made online through your account at USCSS (see below). When payment is received by the host, you will receive an e-mail confirmation from Nosework Central and information about ordering lunch. All dogs must have valid USCSS registration numbers to compete in this trial & all handlers must be members of USCSS (read Steps below to register dog & handler) Handlers may run multiple dogs, but titling dog must be run first No refunds will be made for withdrawl after September 30; prior to that date a $10 processing fee will be withheld No refund will be made if the team is absent, disqualified or excused by a judge for any reason. STEPS for JOINING USCSS, Registering Dog and Entering this Trial: 1. All competitors must become a member of USCSS, which is free. Competitors may join here: http://members.uscaninescentsports.com/signup. 2. Competitors must then register their dog(s) through the USCSS website. Each registration includes a one-time $25.00 fee. Competitors may register their dogs here: http://members.uscaninescentsports.com/login?redirectto=http://members.uscan inescentsports.com/dog/register 3. When logged into their account on the USCSS website, competitors may then scroll down to the LOCAL EVENTS section, find the trial they are interested in entering and click on the ENTER button. 4. Competitors may then select which dog they are entering and select which Classes and/or Games they are entering.
5. Competitors will then receive a confirmation email with details regarding their entry and instructions on how to submit payment for their entry. All payments will be sent directly to the trial host, not USCSS. The confirmation email will specify how payment will be made (e.g. via PayPal, mailed check, etc.). Competitors should note that their spot in the trial will only be held once payment is made. SCHEDULE BOTH DAYS: 9:30 AM check-in 9:45 AM briefing 10:00 AM first dog on the line THIS SCHEDULE IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE, DEPENDING ON THE FALL FERRY SCHEDULE, WHICH WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE UNTIL mid-september. YOU WILL BE NOTIFIED OF ANY CHANGES IN THE START TIMES PROMPTLY. AND REMEMBER, TO TRAVEL TO AND FROM WHIDBEY ISLAND, PLEASE MAKE YOUR FERRY RESERVATIONS WELL IN ADVANCE. On Thursday Oct 5th, you ll receive an e-mail with additional information for the day, directions, run order, etc. If you do not receive it, please contact Georgia Edwards: k9nosework@whidbey.net AWARDS: High in Trial rosette and USCSS Hat High Rescue Dog in Trial rosette High Champion of Record rosette Dogs must be entered in a minimum of 4 classes at each trial to be eligible for any HIT awards 2nd - 4th place overall ribbons 1st - 4th place per class ribbons
FOOD: Beverages will be provided throughout the day Lunch break each day will start ~12:30 PM, after completion of the morning classes. Since the trials are in a rural area, we have arranged to have delicious box lunches available for advanced order and trial delivery. Menu choices for lunch orders will come after receipt of payment of your trial entry. VOLUNTEERS: Every Trial relies on great volunteers to run smoothly and efficiently. Please sign up with Georgia Edwards to volunteer; k9nosework@whidbey.net it s a great way to learn and no experience is necessary. THANK YOU for volunteering, no trial happens without our great volunteers!! VETERINARIAN: Dr. Jean Dieden, DVM - Animal Hospital By The Sea, 114 Second Street, Langley, WA Tel: 360-331-8090 PHOTOGRAPHER: Kristy Faure TRIAL CHAIRPERSON: Miriam Rose mimmery@yahoo.com TRIAL SECRETARY: Georgia Edwards k9nosework@whidbey.net United States Canine Scent Sports info@uscaninescentsports.com