Linda Walker, MDTC Trial Secretary 722 Macon Road Hampton, VA 23666 Entries close at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 27, 2014 at the home of the Trial Secretary after which time entries cannot be accepted, cancelled, or substituted. PREMIUM LIST Indoors - Unbenched 98 t h, 99 th and 100 TH Obedience Trials 2014022806 2014022808 2014022807 (Unbenched) 27 th, 28 th, and 29 th. Rally Trials 2014022815 2014022816 2014022817 Rally limited to 150 Entries MERRIMAC DOG TRAINING CLUB, INC. (Licensed by the American Kennel Club) Dogs that are not entered cannot be crated in the building. Merrimac Dog Training Club Building 15 Newsome Place, Hampton, VA 23661 June 13-15, 2014 These events will accept entries for mixed breed dogs enrolled in the AKC Canine Partners Program Building open Friday 5:30PM, Saturday & Sunday 7:30AM Additional copies of this premium are available at the MDTC Website: www.merrimacdogtrainingclub.com American Kennel Club Certification Permission is granted by the American Kennel Club for the Holding of this event under the American Kennel Club Rules and Regulations James P. Crowley, Secretary
Officers of the Merrimac Dog Training Club, Inc. 2014 President... Pat Stearns Vice President... Kay Routten Treasurer... Ginger Wade Recording Secretary... Penny Garwood Corresponding Secretary... Heidi Connolly BOARD OF DIRECTORS Holly Boyd Sherry Bryant Lynda Fairchild Jane Isabelle Elizabeth Staley Linda Walker Veterinarian *** TRIAL COMMITTEE *** Club Officers and Board Members Trial Co-Chairs Penny Garwood Pat Stearns 5376 Green Park Lane 3110 Arizona Ave Gloucester, VA 23061 Norfolk, VA 23513 804 472-3511 757 853-9404 Trial Secretary Linda Walker 722 Macon Rd, Hampton, VA 23666 (757) 268-7360 kelevtova@gmail.com Animal Emergency Center (on call): 2025 George Washington Memorial Hwy (RT 17) Yorktown, VA, 757 234-0461 Judges... Kay Routten Hospitality... Janet Wiggs Judges Hospitality...Sheila Austin Stewards... Gwen Gore Trophies...Brenda Boesel Premium / Catalog... Linda Walker 2 NOTICE TO EXHIBITORS Entry fees: $26.00 (includes AKC recording* and service fee) for the first entry of a dog in each Obedience and/or Rally Trial, $21.00 for the second entry of the same dog in the same Trial. A catalog can be preordered for an additional $4. Catalogs will be $5 on the days of trial. * "A RECORDING FEE of 50 is required for each dog entered at any licensed or Member Club Show, Obedience Trial, or Tracking Test. This recording fee is to be collected by the Show-giving Club and paid to the AKC. If a dog is entered in more than one class in the show, the recording fee is to be collected on the first entry only." (AKC Rule, Chapter 15, Section 2). Make all checks and money orders payable to: Merrimac Dog Training Club, Inc. (MDTC, Inc.). Trial Secretary assumes no responsibility for cash sent through the mail. Mail all entries for all trials with fees to: Linda Walker, 722 Macon Rd, Hampton VA 23666. Entries without fees will not be accepted. Acknowledgement of entries will be made as soon as practical. Should such acknowledgement not be received by the exhibitor within a reasonable time, please notify the Trial Secretary. Entries not on official AKC entry forms or photocopies of entry forms without the agreement and rules on the reverse side of the official AKC entry form are not acceptable. Returned checks do not constitute a valid entry. A $25.00 service fee will be added for all return checks. Express entries: Please use "release signature" or the entry will be delayed. No entry shall be made and no entry shall be accepted which specifies any conditions as to its acceptance. Entry fees shall not be refunded for bitches in season, or if a dog is absent, disqualified, excused by Veterinarian or Judge, or barred from competition by action of the Trial Committee. If because of riots, civil disturbances or other acts beyond the control of the management it is impossible to open or to complete the show, no refund of entry fee will be made. Extreme weather conditions, such as, but not limited to snow storms, hurricanes, lightning, extreme heat, must be considered for the health and safety of the dogs, exhibitors and spectators. The well-being of dogs, exhibitors and spectators is of paramount importance and, in the event it is necessary to cancel or stop the show before completion, no refund of entry fee will be made. Errors on entry blanks. Owners are responsible for errors in making out entry forms. No entry fee will be refunded in event of such errors or cancellation of entries after the published closing date. Consult judging program for time of judging. Dogs may arrive at any time prior to their scheduled time of judging. Dogs not required for further judging will be excused. All dogs present must be held on leash or confined to their crates except when being judged. Judges will not wait for any dog holding up a class. Owners or agents are responsible for the presence of their dogs in judging ring when their classes are called to be judged. No dog may be permanently removed from the show before it is judged except by consent of the Trial Secretary upon a veterinarian's recommendation of removal. 3
OBEDIENCE TRIAL CLASSES CLASSIFICATION- Regular Classes Beginner Novice A Beginner Novice B Novice A Novice B Open A Open B Utility A Utility B RIBBON PRIZES Regular Classes First Prize...Blue Rosette Second Prize... Red Rosette Third Prize... Yellow Rosette Fourth Prize... White Rosette High Scoring Dog in Regular Classes... Blue & Gold Rosette High Scoring Dog in Open & Utility Combined Blue & Green Rosette Qualifying score is required for all prizes in Regular Classes. A Dark Green Qualifying Score Ribbon will be given to each dog receiving a qualifying score. 1 st through 4 th places will receive a toy. Judges and Their Assignments David Brobst, Glen Allen VA, Ms. Betsy Horn Humer, Pungoteague, VA Mr. Donald A. Levinson, Alexandria, VA, Cheryl Pratt, Alexandria, VA Saturday Novice A Novice B Open A Open B Utility A Utility B Beginner Novice A Beginner Novice B 2014022806 Sunday 2014022807 2014022808 Novice A Ms. Cheryl Pratt Ms. Cheryl Pratt Novice B Ms. Cheryl Pratt Ms. Cheryl Pratt Open A Ms. Betsy Horn Humer Open B Ms. Betsy Horn Humer Utility A Ms. Betsy Horn Humer Utility B Ms. Betsy Horn Humer Beginner Novice A Ms. Cheryl Pratt Ms. Cheryl Pratt Beginner Novice B Ms. Cheryl Pratt Ms. Cheryl Pratt RALLY TRIAL CLASSES CLASSIFICATION Novice A Advanced A Excellent A Novice B Advanced B Excellent B RIBBON PRIZES - Regular Classes First Prize...Blue Rosette Second Prize... Red Rosette Third Prize... Yellow Rosette Fourth Prize... White Rosette Qualifying Score is required for all prizes in Regular Classes A Dark Green Qualifying Score Ribbon will be given to each dog receiving a qualifying score. 1 st through 4 th places will receive a toy. Rally Judges and Their Assignments Ms. Anne Bright, Newport News, VA Friday 2014022815 Novice A Advanced A Excellent A Novice B Advanced B Excellent B Ms. Cheryl Pratt Saturday 2014022816 and 2014022817 Novice A Advanced A Excellent A Novice B Advanced B Excellent B Move ups in rally and obedience classes will be permitted all days. 4 5
. Directions to Trial Site From Monitor-Merrimac Tunnel - take Powhatan Parkway/Power Plant exit. Go right at end of exit and take first left onto Salters Creek Rd. Go approx.6 miles and right on Newsome Place. Merrimac Dog Training will be on right From 64 east or west take 664 exit. Take exit 2 Powhatan Parkway/Power Plant and go left at end of ramp. Take 2nd left turn lane onto Salters Creek Rd and go approximately.6 mile and turn right on Newsome Place. Merrimac Dog Training will be on the right. Motels Accepting Dogs Red Roof Inn, 1925 Coliseum Dr. (I-64 Exit 263B) Hampton, VA (757) 838-1870 or 1-800-843-7663. Pets are free. Candlewood Suites, 401 Butler Farm Road, Hampton, VA, (757) 766-8976. Pets $15 for first night, $10 each additional night. Group rate for hotel, $69 studio, $79 1 bedroom (per night) All rooms have a kitchen. Good dog walking areas. Ambassador Inn & Suites, 2138 West Mercury Blvd (I-64 Exit 263A) Hampton, VA (757) 827-8680 or 1-800-531-5900. Pets $10 per night. Hampton Bay Plaza Inn & Suites, 2000 W Mercury Blvd, Hampton, VA (757) 825-3398. Pets $10 per night. Roadway Inn & Suites, 1905 Coliseum Dr., Hampton VA (757) 827-7400. Pets $10 per night Extended Stay Hotels, 1915 Commerce Dr, Hampton, VA (757) 896-3600. Pets $25 +tax per night Merrimac Dog Training Club Wishes Best of Luck To All Entered And Congratulations To All Qualifiers 6 7
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 y 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 the dog wile 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, 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 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 ATTEN- DANCE AT THE EVENT BETWEEN THE AKC AND THE EVENT-GIVING CLLUB (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 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 1. (Variety) If you are entering a dog of a breed in which there are varieties for show purposes, please designate the particular variety you are entering, i.e., Cocker Spaniel (solid color black, ASCOB, parti-color), Beagles (not exceeding 13 in., over 13 in. but not exceeding 15 in.), Dachshunds (longhaired, smooth, wirehaired), Collies (rough, smooth), Bull Terriers (colored, white), Manchester Terriers (standard, toy), Chihuahuas (smooth coat, long coat), English Toy Spaniels (King Charles and Ruby, Blenheim and Prince Charles), Poodles (toy, miniature, standard). 2. The following categories of dogs may be entered and shown in Best of Breed competition; Dogs that are Champions of Record and dogs which according to their owners records, have completed the requirements for a championship, but whose championships are unconfirmed. The showing of unconfirmed Champions in Best of Breed competition is limited to a period of 90 days from the date of the show where the dog completed the requirements for a championship. 3.( Event Class) Consult the classification in this premium list. If the dog show class in which you are entering your dog is divided, then, in addition to designating the class, specify the particular division of the class in which you are entering your dog, i.e., age division, color division, weight division. 4. A dog must be entered in the name of the person who actually owned it at the time entries for a show 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 show 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 AKC. (For complete rule refer to Chapter 11, Section 3.) 5. Mixed Breed dogs entering classes for Agility, Obedience, and Rally trials should mark Breed as All-American Dog/Mixed Breed. Sire and Dam information shall remain blank for mixed breed entrants. OFFICIAL AMERICAN KENNEL CLUB ENTRY FORM OBEDIENCE Merrimac Dog Training Club,15 Newsome Pl. Hampton VA 23661 { } Saturday, June 14, 2014 OBEDIENCE - 2014022806 { } Sunday, June 15, 2014 -- OBEDIENCE - 2014022807 { } Sunday, June 15, 2014 OBEDIENCE - 2014022808 Entry Fees: See page 3 Entries Close at the Trial Secretary's home at 6:00 pm, Wednesday, May 27, 2014, after which time entries cannot be accepted, cancelled, or substituted. Mail all entries with fees to: Linda Walker, Trial Secretary, 722 Macon Road, Hampton, Virginia 23666. Make Checks or money orders payable to: Merrimac Dog Training Club, Inc. MDTC (PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY) I Enclose $ for entry fees BREED VARIETY SEX OBEDIENCE CLASS JUMP HEIGHT ADDITIONAL OBEDIENCE CLASS ADDITIONAL OBEDIENCE CLASS. NAME OF (See Back) JUNIOR HANDLER (if any) FULL NAME OF DOG ( AKC REG NO. ( AKC LITTER NO. ( ILP NO. ( FOREIGN REG NO & COUNTRY BREEDER SIRE DAM ACTUAL OWNER(S) OWNER'S ADDRESS Enter number here ADDITIONAL OBEDIENCE CLASS DATE OF BIRTH JR. HANDLER NUMBER PLACE OF BIRTH (list country) CITY STATE ZIP Do not print in catalog. ) If this entry is for Jr. 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 we certify that the Junior Showman does not now, and will not at any time, act as an agent/handler for pay while continuing o toe compete in Junior Showing Showmanship. ADDRESS --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CITY ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- STATE ------------------------ ZIP ----------------------------- If Jr. Handler is not the owner of the dog identified on the face of this form, what is the relationship of the Jr. Handler to the Owner? NAME OF OWNER'S AGENT (IF ANY) AT THE SHOW 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 event, and by any additional rules and regulations appearing in the premium list for this event, and further agree to be bound by the Agreement printed on the reverse side of this 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 & Regulations (including all provisions applying to discipline) and to abide by any decisions made in accord with them. SIGNATURE of owner or his/her agent duly authorized to make this entry TELEPHONE # EMail Address (An acknowledgement or receipt of entry may be sent to this e-mail address):
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 y 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 the dog wile 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, 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 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 ATTEN- DANCE AT THE EVENT BETWEEN THE AKC AND THE EVENT-GIVING CLLUB (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 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 1. (Variety) If you are entering a dog of a breed in which there are varieties for show purposes, please designate the particular variety you are entering, i.e., Cocker Spaniel (solid color black, ASCOB, parti-color), Beagles (not exceeding 13 in., over 13 in. but not exceeding 15 in.), Dachshunds (longhaired, smooth, wirehaired), Collies (rough, smooth), Bull Terriers (colored, white), Manchester Terriers (standard, toy), Chihuahuas (smooth coat, long coat), English Toy Spaniels (King Charles and Ruby, Blenheim and Prince Charles), Poodles (toy, miniature, standard). 2. The following categories of dogs may be entered and shown in Best of Breed competition; Dogs that are Champions of Record and dogs which according to their owners records, have completed the requirements for a championship, but whose championships are unconfirmed. The showing of unconfirmed Champions in Best of Breed competition is limited to a period of 90 days from the date of the show where the dog completed the requirements for a championship. 3.( Event Class) Consult the classification in this premium list. If the dog show class in which you are entering your dog is divided, then, in addition to designating the class, specify the particular division of the class in which you are entering your dog, i.e., age division, color division, weight division. 4. A dog must be entered in the name of the person who actually owned it at the time entries for a show 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 show 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 AKC. (For complete rule refer to Chapter 11, Section 3.) 5. Mixed Breed dogs entering classes for Agility, Obedience, and Rally trials should mark Breed as All-American Dog/Mixed Breed. Sire and Dam information shall remain blank for mixed breed entrants. OFFICIAL AMERICAN KENNEL CLUB ENTRY FORM Rally Merrimac Dog Training Club,15 Newsome Pl. Hampton VA 23661 { } Friday, June 13, 2014 RALLY - 2014022815 { } Saturday, June 14, 2014 - RALLY - 2014022816 { } Saturday, June 14 2014 - RALLY - 2014022817 Entry Fees: See page 3 Entries Close at the Trial Secretary's home at 6:00 pm, Wednesday, May 23, 2014 after which time entries cannot be accepted, cancelled, or substituted. Mail all entries with fees to: Linda Walker, Trial Secretary, 722 Macon Road, Hampton, Virginia 23666. Make Checks or money orders payable to: Merrimac Dog Training Club, Inc MDTC.(PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY) I ENCLOSE $ for entry fees BREED VARIETY SEX RALLY CLASS. ADDITIONAL RALLY CLASS NAME OF (See Back) JUNIOR HANDLER (if any) FULL NAME OF DOG ( AKC REG NO. ( AKC LITTER NO. ( ILP NO. ( FOREIGN REG NO & COUNTRY BREEDER SIRE DAM ACTUAL OWNER(S) OWNER'S ADDRESS Enter number here JUMP ADDITIONAL RALLY CLASS HEIGHT JR. HANDLER NUMBER DATE OF BIRTH PLACE OF BIRTH (list country) CITY STATE ZIP Do not print in catalog. ) If this entry is for Jr. 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 we certify that the Junior Showman does not now, and will not at any time, act as an agent/handler for pay while continuing o toe compete in Junior Showing Showmanship. ADDRESS --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CITY ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- STATE ------------------------ ZIP ----------------------------- If Jr. Handler is not the owner of the dog identified on the face of this form, what is the relationship of the Jr. Handler to the Owner? NAME OF OWNER'S AGENT (IF ANY) AT THE SHOW 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 event, and by any additional rules and regulations appearing in the premium list for this event, and further agree to be bound by the Agreement printed on the reverse side of this 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 & 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 # E-MAIL Address (An acknowledgement or receipt of entry may be sent to this email address): 10