Entries close at the Test Secretary s address at 9 PM, Wednesday, October 8, 2008, after which time entries cannot be accepted, canceled or substituted. Premium List Bernese Mountain Dog Club of America DRAFT TEST 19th and 20th BMDCA Draft Test Hosted by Bernese Mountain Dog Club of Nashoba Valley October 18 & 19, 2008 Pearl Hill State Park New Fitchburg Road West Townsend, Massachusetts All judging will be outdoors Test Hours: 7 AM to 6:00 PM
BERNESE MOUNTAIN DOG CLUB OF NASHOBA VALLEY Officers President...Lynn Jones Vice President...Martha Phelps Treasurer...Steve Diers Secretary...Barbara Beck-Wilczek 1786 Broomstick Hill Road, Littleton, NH 03561 Directors Buffy Bell Alise Burbridge Laurel Crowley Craig Healy Dayna Rousseau Draft Test Committee Alison Jaskiewicz...Test Chair 576 Jackson Road, Mason, NH 03048 (603) 878-2590 alison@jaskiewicz.mv.com Elizabeth Malcolmson...Secretary 145 Main Street, Rockport, MA 01966 (978) 546-1010 elizabeth@malcolmson.org Tom Jaskiewicz...Chief Steward 576 Jackson Road, Mason, NH 03048 (603) 878-2590 tom@jaskiewicz.mv.com Committee Members Sue Nowak Deb Metcalf-Morris Judges Saturday, October 18, 2008 Phil Atkinson...422 Sugar Road, Bolton, MA Ruth Nielsen... 3909 Interlake Ave N, Seattle, WA Judges Sunday, October 19, 2008 Paul Emerson...210 Mill Street, Groton, MA Ruth Nielsen... 3909 Interlake Ave N, Seattle, WA Veterinarian (On Call) 24 Hour Animal Emergency Clinic 164 Great Road (Rte. 2A), Acton, MA 01720 Telephone: (978) 263-1742 Prizes Each dog with a passing performance will receive a wooden cut-out of a Bernese Mountain Dog pulling a cart, and a rosette. All participating teams will receive a suitable momento. Regulations Entrants are responsible for obtaining the BMDCA Draft Test Regulations (June 2007 edition) and being familiar with them. See the regulations on-line at the BMDCA website at: http://www.bmdca.org/forms/drafting/draft_test_regulations_2007_edition.pdf. Bitches in season are not allowed to participate in the Draft Test. Refund of entry fees for bitches entered who come in season after the closing date of the Test may be obtained by mailing a veterinarian s certificate to the Test Secretary postmarked before the opening day of the Test, or by handing it to the Test Secretary before the start of the Test (prior to 8:30 AM, October 18, 2008).
Test Site The tests will be held at the Pearl Hill State Park, a 1000-acre state park in West Townsend, Massachusetts located mid state, just south of the New Hampshire border, about 50 miles northwest of Boston. The park is connected by trails to 2600-acre Willard Brook State Forest. The test will be held entirely outdoors and will encompass grass, pavement and woodsy trails with moderate hills, both up and down. Directions to the Test From the northeast: Take Rte. 495 to Littleton and the intersection with Rte. 119 west. Follow 119 west about 19 miles to West Townsend. Turn left (south) on New Fitchburg Rd. Follow New Fitchburg Rd. 1.5 miles to the park entrance on the right. From the west: Follow Rte. 2 east to Rte. 31 north in Fitchburg. Follow 31 north through Fitchburg to the town of Ashby and the intersection with Rte. 119 east. Follow 119 east about 2.5 miles to New Fitchburg Rd. in West Townsend. Turn right on New Fitchburg Rd. The park entrance is 1.5 miles on the right. From the east: Rte. 2 west to Leominster and Rte. 13 north. Follow Rte. 13 north to Rte. 119 west in West Townsend. turn left onto Rte. 119. Turn left onto New Fitchburg Rd. The park entrance is 1.5 miles on the right. Schedule The following schedule is subject to change, once entries close. You will be notified of the final schedule when we confirm your entry. 7:30 AM 8:30 AM Entrants & Judges arrive 8:30 9:30 AM Equipment check & Walk-Thru 9:30 AM 5:00 PM Judging Lunch Judges discretion
Area Hotels That Accept Dogs: Super 8 Motel 482 North Main Street (Rt 12) Leominster, MA 01453 (978) 537-2800 Mention dog show for $10 off of dog deposit Motel 6 48 Commercial Road Leominster MA 01453 (978) 537-8161 Self contained motor homes are allowed. Please contact Alison Jaskiewicz at alison@jaskiewicz.mv.com or (603) 878-2590 to make your reservation. All on-site campground facilities will be closed for the season. Please bring your own lunch!
Come join the fun! If you can work as a Steward on the Draft Test there are several non-skilled but VERY necessary jobs please contact Tom Jaskiewicz at (603) 878-2590. Nothing will get you closer to the action than this! Remember that this draft test is open to ALL breeds (with Berners receiving priority, of course). Share information about this test with all your dog friends they probably have never seen a carting event and would welcome the opportunity to learn more. Sponsor s Page and Advertising The Draft Test Catalog will include a Sponsor s Page. If you wish to support the Draft Test in your name or that of your kennel, or in honor or memory of a special dog or person, we invite you to participate. One-line insertions are $5.00. Your information must be received no later than October 1, 2008. Half or full page advertisements are available for $10.00 and $20.00 respectively. If using photos, please send original photos or highresolution JPG files. Please submit advertisements no later than October 1, 2008. Please make your checks payable to BMDCNV and mail with ad copy to Elizabeth Malcolmson, 145 Main Street, Rockport, MA 01966. You may send digital photos to elizabeth@malcolmson.org. We Welcome Spectators at This Event! Please Tell Your Friends! Unentered dogs may be present but must be crated or leashed and under control at all times. Bring your own lunch!
Entry Info & Important details The entry fee is $30.00 per team. The brace entry fee is $30.00 per twodog team. A separate entry form is required for each dog, therefore two entry forms are needed for a brace. Please submit a separate entry form (complete with signed agreement page) for each DAY entered, as well. We welcome entries for both days. The entry is limited to 24 teams each day across all classes. If more than 24 entries are received, a random drawing will be held within 48 hours of the closing date. All entrants will be notified by mail, phone or e-mail of their entry status. Alternates will also be drawn and may compete in the absence of regular entries. Any slots not filled by Bernese Mountain Dogs will be open to all breeds. Preference in an overfilled test is given to dogs untitled in the class in which they are entered (NDD, DD, BNDD or BDD). Entries close at the Test Secretary s address on Wednesday, October 8, 2008 at 9 PM. Please remember to include your telephone number and e-mail address, if you have one. Please make checks payable to BMDCNV and write a separate check for each team entered. Mail fees with the entry form to: Elizabeth Malcolmson 145 Main Street Rockport, MA 01966 If you have any questions, please call Elizabeth at (978) 546-1010 or e-mail her at elizabeth@malcolmson.org. Entered dogs must be 24 MONTHS OR OLDER on the day of the Test. Entries for Open Draft must include a VETERINARY CERTIFICATE STATING THE DOG S NAME AND WEIGHT. This certificate must be dated within the 60 days prior to the Test Date (August 18 th or later). Handlers provide their own DRAFT RIGS, HARNESSES, FREIGHT WEIGHT and TIE DOWNS or other means of securing a load in the particular draft rig. FREIGHT HAUL WEIGHT LOADS: In Novice Draft, the weight required is 20 lbs. In Open Draft, the weight required is the weight of the dog rounded down to the nearest 10 lbs. In Novice Brace Draft, the weight required is 40 lbs. per team. In Open Brace Draft, the weight required is the sum of the Open weight for each dog. (Ex. 74 lb. dog (70 lbs.) plus 79 lb. dog (70 lbs.) = 140 lbs. freight weight)
Bernese Mountain Dog Club of Nashoba Valley Pearl Hill State Park, West Townsend, Massachuestts Saturday, October 18, 2008 & Sunday, October 19, 2008 Entry Fee: $30 per single dog team; $30 per brace team Entries Close at the Test Secretary s address at 9:00 PM Wednesday, October 8, 2008, after which time entries can not be accepted, canceled, or altered, except as specifically allowed in the current BMDCA Draft Test Regulations. Mail Entries & Fees to Elizabeth Malcolmson 145 Main St., Rockport, MA 01966-2028 Make checks payable in US Funds to BMDCNV. Please type or print clearly and include phone number and e-mail address for notification. BREED: SEX: CLASS: Novice Open Brace Novice Brace Open This dog is already titled in the entered class? Open Weight Certificate Enclosed? Select day (check one): Saturday, October 18 Sunday, October 19 Please submit a separate form for each day entered. CALL NAME: REGISTERED NAME: AKC REG NUMBER: Or OTHER REGISTRY AND NUMBER: DATE OF PLACE OF USA CANADA FOREIGN BIRTH: BIRTH: BREEDER: SIRE: DAM: ACTUAL OWNER(S): OWNER S ADDRESS: CITY: STATE: ZIP: TELEPHONE: E-MAIL: No Entry accepted without a signed Agreement (See back)
AGREEMENT I understand that the club holding this event has the right to refuse this entry. I agree that I am solely responsible for the actions of myself and the dog ( the dog ) that accompanies me in relationship to this entry. In consideration of the acceptance of my entry and the opportunity to participate in this event, I agree to HOLD HARMLESS and INDEMNIFY the following listed parties from any claim for loss, damage or injury alleged to have been caused directly or indirectly by my actions or by the actions of the dog in relationship to this event: the Bernese Mountain Dog Club of America (BMDCA) and the event-giving club, their members, officers, and agents; the owner and/or leaser of the premises; any provider of services at this event; any employees or volunteers of the parties listed here, and any BMDCA Draft Judge judging at this event. I personally assume all responsibility and liability for any such claim. I agree to be responsible for any loss and expense (including legal fees) incurred by any of the listed parties based on claims related in any way to my participation or the actions of the dog in relationship to this event, whether the claims are made by third parties or by myself. Additionally, I agree to assume the sole responsibility for any loss, damage, or injury (including death) to myself or to the dog in relationship to this event. I agree to RELEASE, INDEMNIFY and promise not to sue the parties listed above for any such loss, damage or injury to myself or the dog, regardless of the cause, and whether or not the loss, damage or injury may have been caused by the negligence of the listed parties. I AGREE THAT ANY CAUSE OF ACTION, CONTROVERSY OR CLAIM ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO THE ENTRY, EXHIBITION OR ATTENDANCE AT THE EVENT SHALL BE SETTLED BY ARBITRATION PURSUANT TO THE APPLICABLE RULES OF THE AMERICAN ARBITRATON ASSOCIATION. HOWEVER, PRIOR TO ARBITRATION ALL APPLICABLE BMDCA BYLAWS, RULES, REGULATIONS AND PROCEDURES MUST FIRST BE FOLLOWED AS SET FORTH IN THE BMDCA CONSTITUTION AND BYLAWS, RULES, REGULATIONS, PUBLISHED POLICIES AND GUIDELINES. In consideration of the acceptance of this entry, I agree to abide by rules and regulations of the Bernese Mountain Dog Club of America (BMDCA) in effect at the time of this BMDCA Draft Test and by any additional rules appearing in the premium list for this event. I 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 agree to conduct myself 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. NAME OF PARTICIPANT: SIGNATURE: DATE:
Bernese Mountain Dog Club of Nashoba Valley Pearl Hill State Park, West Townsend, Massachuestts Saturday, October 18, 2008 & Sunday, October 19, 2008 Entry Fee: $30 per single dog team; $30 per brace team Entries Close at the Test Secretary s address at 9:00 PM Wednesday, October 8, 2008, after which time entries can not be accepted, canceled, or altered, except as specifically allowed in the current BMDCA Draft Test Regulations. Mail Entries & Fees to Elizabeth Malcolmson 145 Main St., Rockport, MA 01966-2028 Make checks payable in US Funds to BMDCNV. Please type or print clearly and include phone number and e-mail address for notification. BREED: SEX: CLASS: Novice Open Brace Novice Brace Open This dog is already titled in the entered class? Open Weight Certificate Enclosed? Select day (check one) Saturday, October 18 Sunday, October 19 Please submit a separate form for each day entered. CALL NAME: REGISTERED NAME: AKC REG NUMBER: Or OTHER REGISTRY AND NUMBER: DATE OF PLACE OF USA CANADA FOREIGN BIRTH: BIRTH: BREEDER: SIRE: DAM: ACTUAL OWNER(S): OWNER S ADDRESS: CITY: STATE: ZIP: TELEPHONE: E-MAIL: No Entry accepted without a signed Agreement (See back)
AGREEMENT I understand that the club holding this event has the right to refuse this entry. I agree that I am solely responsible for the actions of myself and the dog ( the dog ) that accompanies me in relationship to this entry. In consideration of the acceptance of my entry and the opportunity to participate in this event, I agree to HOLD HARMLESS and INDEMNIFY the following listed parties from any claim for loss, damage or injury alleged to have been caused directly or indirectly by my actions or by the actions of the dog in relationship to this event: the Bernese Mountain Dog Club of America (BMDCA) and the event-giving club, their members, officers, and agents; the owner and/or leaser of the premises; any provider of services at this event; any employees or volunteers of the parties listed here, and any BMDCA Draft Judge judging at this event. I personally assume all responsibility and liability for any such claim. I agree to be responsible for any loss and expense (including legal fees) incurred by any of the listed parties based on claims related in any way to my participation or the actions of the dog in relationship to this event, whether the claims are made by third parties or by myself. Additionally, I agree to assume the sole responsibility for any loss, damage, or injury (including death) to myself or to the dog in relationship to this event. I agree to RELEASE, INDEMNIFY and promise not to sue the parties listed above for any such loss, damage or injury to myself or the dog, regardless of the cause, and whether or not the loss, damage or injury may have been caused by the negligence of the listed parties. I AGREE THAT ANY CAUSE OF ACTION, CONTROVERSY OR CLAIM ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO THE ENTRY, EXHIBITION OR ATTENDANCE AT THE EVENT SHALL BE SETTLED BY ARBITRATION PURSUANT TO THE APPLICABLE RULES OF THE AMERICAN ARBITRATON ASSOCIATION. HOWEVER, PRIOR TO ARBITRATION ALL APPLICABLE BMDCA BYLAWS, RULES, REGULATIONS AND PROCEDURES MUST FIRST BE FOLLOWED AS SET FORTH IN THE BMDCA CONSTITUTION AND BYLAWS, RULES, REGULATIONS, PUBLISHED POLICIES AND GUIDELINES. In consideration of the acceptance of this entry, I agree to abide by rules and regulations of the Bernese Mountain Dog Club of America (BMDCA) in effect at the time of this BMDCA Draft Test and by any additional rules appearing in the premium list for this event. I 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 agree to conduct myself 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. NAME OF PARTICIPANT: SIGNATURE: DATE:
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