AKC LURE COURSING PREMIUM LIST GREYHOUND CLUB OF AMERICA Member, American Kennel Club SATURDAY September 15, 2018 Event Number: 2018 1925 16 Greyhound Central Specialty Lure Trial JC and QC Tests (Greyhound only) Purina Farms Herding Field 200 Checkerboard Drive Gray Summit, Missouri Pre-Entries: Close MONDAY September 10th at 6 PM at the home of the Trial Secretary: Elissa Thompson 6309 Azaleas Road NW Albuquerque, NM 87114 Trial $25 JC / QC... $20 All hounds thereafter from same owner(s)... $15 Gate Entries: Trial.... $30 JC / QC Tests $25 Greyhound QC and JC Tests close at 9:30 AM or 30 minutes after Greyhound BOB at the Three Rivers KC of Missouri (TRKC) dog show. Greyhound Specialty Trial closes 5 minutes after of the conclusion of the QC and JC tests. Permission has been granted by the American Kennel Club for the holding of this event under American Kennel Club Rules and Regulations
Greyhound Club of America Officers President: Dani Edgerton Vice President: Robert Paust Recording Secretary: Karen Dayberry Corresponding Secretary: Cynthia Lange Treasurer: Joan Malak Board of Directors: Sheryl Bartel, David Klein, Cathy Gaidos, Cyndi Swanson Judges: Justin Dannenbring, 46593 (Norco, CA) and Greg Breitbach, ZE503 (Milwaukee,WI) Assignments: Greyhound JC/QC (Justin); Greyhound Specialty Trial Stakes (both) Field Trial Committee: Field Chairman Beth Anne Gordon P.O. Box 850, La Luz, NM 88337 Home (575) 434-5481 Cell (575) 491-0398 JSGordon118@gmail.com Field Secretary Elissa Thompson Cell (505) 250-0935 6309 Azaleas Road NW, Albuquerque, NM 87114 Elissa@swcp.com Lure Operator Scott Hurlbert Huntmaster Jackie Gaithe, Joan Malak, Heather Minnich Inspection Dani Edgerton, Cindy Sisson, Beth Anne Gordon Field Clerk Faith Burnham Due to unforeseen circumstances, Committee Members may be substituted. HOURS: Test/Trial hours: 9:00 AM until completion EVENT, ENTRY CLOSING, ROLL CALL, INSPECTION, AND DRAW: Event: 2018192516 QC and JC Tests and Greyhound Specialty Lure Trial QC and JC Test entries close at close at 9:30 AM or 30 minutes after Greyhound BOB at the TRKC dog show. QC and JC roll call 5 minutes after closing. To allow QC move ups, Trial entries will close 5 minutes after Testing has been completed. Trial roll call and inspection will be held 5 minutes after trial entries close. Draw to follow Trial roll call and inspection. If there are no QC or JC entries, entries for the trial will close at 9:30 AM or 30 minutes after Greyhound BOB at the TRKC dog show. Late, conditional, unsigned, incomplete or unpaid entries will not be accepted. Entries will not be acknowledged by mail, unless a self-stamped postcard is enclosed. If requested, entries will be acknowledged by e-mail if legible email address is provided.
TESTS & STAKES OFFERED Junior Courser Test Open to Greyhounds. A hound running alone shall receive a certification from a judge assigned to one test and a second certification from a different judge assigned to another test, stating that the hound completed a 600-yard course with a minimum of four turns. The hound must complete the course with enthusiasm and without interruption. Qualified Courser (QC) Certificate (test) Open to Greyhounds, at least 12 months of age (Qualifying Hound), running with another hound of the same breed or another breed with a similar running style (Testing Hound) - shall receive certification from a licensed judge. The hound must complete the course with enthusiasm and without interruption, sufficiently course the lure and not course the Testing Hound. The judge will certify that the Qualifying Hound ran cleanly and did not appear to present a hazard to the Testing Hound at any point in the qualifying course. This certificate is required to enter a hound in an Open Stake. The handler presenting the Qualifying Hound shall be responsible for providing the Testing Hound for the qualifying course. Upon successful completion of the Qualified Courser test, the judge completes a certificate and awards it to the handler. This certificate must be submitted to the host club with the hound s first entry in an Open Stake. The certificate must be included when the results of the trial are sent to the AKC. IT IS STRONGLY RECOMMENDED that every Qualifying Hound have been run previously alone and that to the handler s satisfaction runs cleanly and keenly. It is additionally recommended that every Qualifying Hound practices with other hounds prior to being presented for a qualifying courser test. It is to be understood by all that training prior to running a hound with other hounds in competition is essential to ensure that the hound is prepared to run safely with other hounds. Open Stake Open to Greyhounds who have obtained an AKC Qualified Courser certificate or an ASFA Hound Certification certificate. This requirement will be waived for hounds that have run in the Open Class prior to January 1, 2010. This requirement will be waived for hounds that have earned a Field Championship title from the American Sighthound Field Association (ASFA) or the Canadian Kennel Club (CKC). The ASFA or CKC Field Champion certificate must accompany the entry to the host club when they enter their first AKC Open Stake. This copy will be included when the results of the trial are sent to the AKC. Championship points earned from the Open Stake will only count toward a Field Champion title. Hounds that have earned an AKC Field Championship Title are not eligible to enter the Open Stake. Specials Stake Open to Greyhounds who have earned their AKC Field Championship title. Championship points earned from the Specials Stake will count toward Lure Courser Excellent titles. Qualifying scores earned from the Specials Stake will count toward a Senior Courser or Master Courser title. Veteran Stake Open to Greyhounds who are eligible to enter Open or Special stakes and meet the age requirement for a veteran as established by the breed s parent club - 6 years for Greyhounds. Championship points will be awarded. Points won from the Veteran Stake may count toward either a Field Championship title or Lure Courser Excellent Title. Singles Stake Open to Greyhounds who are approved to participate in AKC Lure Coursing trials. Greyhounds that have been disqualified by a judge for being aggressive to another dog while coursing are eligible to enter. Veterinarian on Call: Pacific Animal Hospital 636-257-2100 pacificvets.com 450 West Flier Drive Pacific, MO 63069 24-hour emergency services available
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: All entries must be one year of age or over on the day of the test / trial. Bitches in season, hounds with breed disqualifications, and lame hounds will be excused. Spayed or neutered hounds may be entered. Hounds not present at roll call will be scratched. Lure machine is battery powered, continuous loop. Back-up equipment is available. The lure will consist of highly visible plastic strips. A fee of $25.00 will be assessed for any returned checks. There will be a $5.00 fine for any loose hound on the field that is not part of the course in progress. Persons exhibiting conduct detrimental to AKC/GCA/any hound(s)/other person(s) will be asked to leave the trial site. Bring your own shade and water. Missouri weather can be variable at this time of year and can vary from sunny and hot to windy, rainy and cold. Be prepared! This Trial is possible through the generosity of Purina Farms. Please be considerate of the property by following all directions regarding parking and field access. Be considerate pick up after your hounds and place all trash in containers provided. NO SMOKING on or near the field DO NOT TURN DOGS LOOSE IN ANY OF THE FENCED AREAS COURSE PLAN: 745 yards GCA reserves the right to alter the course plan as required by weather and/or field conditions on the day of the trial. SPECIAL NOTE: We need to use our time wisely, because the Ibizan Hound Club of the U.S. and the Italian Greyhound Club of America will be using the same field at NOON for their specialty lure trials, as well.
AWARDS: Qualifying JC or QC Test: Green Qualifying Ribbon Ribbons for all placements in Open, Special, Veteran, and Singles Stakes First-Blue; Second Red; Third Yellow; Fourth White; Fifth Pink Best of Breed: Purple and Gold Rosette PRIZES OFFERED: BEST OF BREED: hand painted ceramic vase (6 tall) with brindle greyhounds by Oak Hill Pottery and a gold-toned Greyhound Club of America medallion. REGULAR STAKES: Open, Special, Veteran and Singles: First place: Cobalt blue plate with etched greyhound (donated by Cindy Sisson) and a pewter-toned Greyhound Club of America medallion. All placements (1 st thru 5 th ) GCA notepads NON-REGULAR STAKES: For each of the following non-regular stakes, Patricia Gail Burnham has donated a 5 x7 framed Vic Granger greyhound card. High Scoring AKC Bench Champion High Scoring AKC Titled Companion (obedience, rally, tracking, or agility) High Scoring NGA Greyhound For non-regular stake High Scoring Dual Champion, Beth Anne Gordon has donated a 5 x7 framed print of The Open Door (1916) which portrays Sir R. W. Buchanan Jardine s Greyhound, Long Span. All High Scoring hounds in the non-regular stakes will also receive a pewter-toned Greyhound Club of America medallion. TURTLE PRIZE: Green turtle squeaky toy for lowest qualifying score. FOR ALL ENTRANTS: Dog treat container stuffed with goodies. (Donated by Elissa Thompson)
Qualified Courser Certificate Instructions: This form is to be used when a hound successfully completes the Qualified Courser Test at an AKC Lure Coursing event. A hound must have received this certification within one year of the closing date of the trial being entered to be eligible to compete in an AKC Lure Coursing Trial in the Open or Open Veteran stake. This form must be properly completed and submitted along with this hound s first entry in an AKC Lure Coursing Trial in either stake. * Hounds who have earned a Field Championship from either the American Sighthound Field Association (ASFA) or the Canadian Kennel Club (CKC) are exempt from this requirement. To be completed by owner/agent: Breed AKC Registered Name AKC Registration Number I hereby certify that the hound running in the Qualifying Course is the hound identified above and the information provided is true and correct. Printed Name of Owner/Agent Signature of Owner/Agent Date To be completed by certifying judge: I hereby certify that the above referenced hound passed the Qualified Courser Test by running clean with another hound of the same breed or one with a similar running style completing a course a minimum of 600 yards. Judge s Printed Name: Justin Danningbring Judge s Number: 46593 Judge s Signature: Date: 9/15/2018
OFFICIAL AMERICAN KENNEL CLUB LURE COURSING ENTRY FORM Club: Greyhound Club of America Date: Saturday, September 15, 2018 Event # 2018192516 Location: Purina Farms Event type 200 Checkerboard Drive Grey Summit, MO Test Trial Stake: JC Open Special Breed: I Enclose Entry fees in the QC Veteran Single GREYHOUND amount of : $ Breeder: Registration #: Sex: Date of Birth: AKC No. AKC Litter No. ILP No. Foreign No. & list country Full Name of Dog: Sire: Dam: Actual Owner(s): Owner s Address: Call Name: City: State: Zip: Name of Owner s Agent/Handler (if any at Trial: AKC Rules, Regulations, Policies and Guidelines are available on the American Kennel Club website: www.akc.org AGREEMENT I CERTIFY that I am the actual owner of this 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 trial, and by any additional rules and regulations appearing in the premium list for this trial, and entry form. I (we) certify and represent that the dog entered is not a hazard to persons or other dogs. The entry is submitted for acceptance on the foregoing representation and 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 prize money, 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 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 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. Signature of Owner or his Agent duly authorized to make the entry: Telephone: E-mail Address: Please separate my hounds
OFFICIAL AMERICAN KENNEL CLUB LURE COURSING ENTRY FORM Club: Greyhound Club of America Date: Saturday, September 15, 2018 Event # 2018192516 Location: Purina Farms Event type 200 Checkerboard Drive Grey Summit, MO Test Trial Stake: JC Open Special Breed: I Enclose Entry fees in the QC Veteran Single GREYHOUND amount of : $ Breeder: Registration #: Sex: Date of Birth: AKC No. AKC Litter No. ILP No. Foreign No. & list country Full Name of Dog: Sire: Dam: Actual Owner(s): Owner s Address: Call Name: City: State: Zip: Name of Owner s Agent/Handler (if any at Trial: AKC Rules, Regulations, Policies and Guidelines are available on the American Kennel Club website: www.akc.org AGREEMENT I CERTIFY that I am the actual owner of this 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 trial, and by any additional rules and regulations appearing in the premium list for this trial, and entry form. I (we) certify and represent that the dog entered is not a hazard to persons or other dogs. The entry is submitted for acceptance on the foregoing representation and 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 prize money, 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 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 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. Signature of Owner or his Agent duly authorized to make the entry: Telephone: E-mail Address: Please separate my hounds
Map of Purina Farms grounds: https://www.purina.com/sites/g/files/auxxlc196/files/2018-04/pf%20676e%20purina%20farms%20map.pdf Directions to Purina Farms: From Kansas City, MO Take I-70 east to the Warrenton exit at Hwy. 47. Go south on Hwy. 47 for approximately 25 miles until you reach Hwy. 100 in Washington. Turn left onto Hwy. 100 and continue to I-44 (approximately 10 miles). Go east on I-44. Follow the directions from St. Louis or Springfield BELOW. From St. Louis or Springfield, MO Take I-44 to the Gray Summit exit (Highway 100). Go north and follow Hwy 100 until you spot Hwy MM and the Purina Farms sign (approximately 1/2 mile). Turn left onto Hwy. MM. Drive about one mile until you reach the Purina Farms Visitor's Center on your left. Turn left into Purina and pass thru the security checkpoint. Follow the signs to the field. NOTE: Although the field is completely fenced, it is also used as a pasture for cows and sheep during the week. Shade is limited. If conditions are muddy, parking will be confined to gravel parking lot and gravel roads Accommodations: Host Hotel: The Wildwood Hotel (636) 733-9100 2801 Fountain Place, Wildwood, MO Quality Inn 5 miles East of Purina Farms (636) 257-8400 1400 West Osage St., Pacific MO 63069 Comfort Inn 5 miles East of Purina Farms (636) 257-4600 1320 Thornton St., Pacific MO 63069 Decker House of Labadie 5 miles from Purina Farms (314) 520-8333 2600 Hwy T, Labadie, MO 63055 Eureka Super 8 10 miles East of Purina Farms (636) 938-4368 1733 W 5th St, Eureka MO 63025 Motel 6 10 miles East of Purina Farms (636) 587-7000 15 Hilltop Village Center Dr., Eureka, MO 63025 Holiday Inn Six Flags 10 miles from Purina Farms (636) 938-6661 4901 Allenton Road, Eureka, MO America s Best Inn @ Six Flags 10 miles East of Purina Farms (636) 549-3384 1725 W 5th St, Eureka MO Budget Lodging 13 miles West of Purina Farms (636) 629-1000 866 S. Outer Rd, St Clair MO 63077 CAMPING: KOA Campground 10 miles East of Purina Farms (636) 257-3018 18475 Old Highway 66 Eureka, MO Jellystone Park Campground 10 miles East of Purina Farms (636) 938-5925 5300 Fox Creek Rd., Eureka MO RV Parking: Online reservations with Three Rivers KC; info in Premium List and on Three Rivers KC Facebook page.
Events held in conjunction with the GCA Central Specialty: Agility: GCA Supported Entry (Ibizan Hound Club of the US) Judge: Mary Mullin Wednesday, September 12, 2018 Obedience & Rally: Concurrent with Welsh Springer Spaniel Club Judge: Suzanne Hemminger Friday, September 14, 2018 Conformation: Foy Trent, Superintendent for all three conformation shows https://foytrentdogshows.com/ Designated GCA Specialty/Gateway Hound Club Judges: Espen Engh (Breed) and Lori Wilson-Paust (Sweepstakes) Friday, September 14, 2018 GCA Supported Entry (Three Rivers KC of MO) Judge: Nikki Riggsbee Saturday September 15, 2018 GCA Supported Entry (Three Rivers KC of MO) Judge: Garry Newton Sunday, September 16, 2018 AKC Lure Trial with JC/QC Tests Purina Farms Herding Field Judges: Justin Dannenbring and Greg Breitbach Saturday, September 15, 2018 LGRA Straight Racing Purina Farms Herding Field GCA Supported Entry (Italian Greyhound Club of America) Sunday, September 16, 2018