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Chaska MN 55318 8950 Abbywood Road GTCAHC - Field Secretary Lynn LaBahn Saturday Event # 2012170906 & Sunday Event # 2012170907

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All Eligible Breed AKC Trials and JC & QC Tests Saturday and Sunday April 28 - 29, 2012

Rockhart Ranch 31903 Feldspar St. NW, Princeton MN 55371

Pre-Entries: CLOSE WEDNESDAY APRIL 25 at 6:00pm at Field Secretary’s home. Lynn LaBahn, 8950 Abbywood Road, Chaska MN 55318 (612) 597-8475 [email protected] Trial...... $20.00 JC/QC Test...... $15.00 Addtnl entered in same event, owner, household...... $15.00

Gate Entries: Trial...... $25.00 JC/QC Test...... $20.00 No discounts for multiple hounds with gate entry.

Permission has been granted by the American Kennel Club for the holding of this event under the American Kennel Club rules and Regulations. ********PLEASE READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS******* GTCAHC OFFICERS & DIRECTORS President Anna Tyler, Vice President Lynn LaBahn, Recording Secretary Sandy Nelson, Corresponding Secretary Lorene French, Treasurer Al Saiko.

JUDGES & ASSIGNMENTS TEST/TRIAL HOURS - 9:00 a.m. until completion Vicki Fagre-Stroetz #94453 5525 – 257th Ave NE, Stacy, MN 55079 Kathryn Nelson #ZC903 PO Box 586, Lake Crystal, MN 56055 Roll Call & Inspection for QC and JC Tests: • Roll call and inspection for QC tests for those wishing to enter the trial will Nicci VonBroembsen # 94075 1308 Oak Hollow Drive, Dickinson, TX 77539 be at 9:45 am. Those running pretrial QC tests must be entered and present for inspection at 9:45 am. SATURDAY TEST: JC - NVB QC- KN • Roll call and inspection for all other QC and JC tests will be 15 minutes SATURDAY TRIAL: following the running of Best in Field. A Ba Bz G Ib IW IG P RR S Sing- SD W FSS Breeds* les VFS X X X X X X KN X X X X X X X X X Gate Entries close for JC & QC Tests 10 minutes following the running of NVB X X X X X X X X X X X Best in Field. * FSS Breeds: , Cirneco Dell’Etna, Norrbottenspets, medio & Grande, Portuguese Podengo Pequeno, , Gate Entries for Trial close at 10:00 am, or upon completion of the last SUNDAY TEST: JC - KN QC- NVB of the pre-trial QC test runs, whichever is later. SUNDAY TRIAL: A Ba Bz G Ib IW IG P RR S Sing- SD W FSS les Breeds* VFS X X X X X X X Roll Call & Inspection for Trial. Roll call and inspection for trial will be one- KN X X X X X X X X X half hour after closing of gate entries for trial. NVB X X X X X X X X X X * FSS Breeds: Azawakh, Cirneco Dell’Etna, Norrbottenspets, Portuguese Podengo medio & Grande, Portuguese Podengo Pequeno, Sloughi, Thai Ridgeback ELIGIBILITY Only pure bred Afghan Hounds (A), Azawakhs (Az), (Ba), (Bz), Cirneco Dell’Etna (CdE), (G), Ibizan Hounds (Ib), Italian FIELD COMMITTEE Field Trial Co-Chair: Al Saiko, 1641 Co.Rd. 37 NW, Buffalo, MN 55313, Greyhounds (IG), Irish Wolfhounds (IW), Pharaoh Hounds (PH), Portuguese [email protected], 612-296-6324. Podengos (Medio & Grande only) (PP), Rhodesian Ridgebacks (RR), (Sa), Scottish Deerhounds (SD), Sloughis (Sl), Thai Ridgebacks (TR) and Field Trial Co-Chair:,Susan Weatherhead, 7194 Clear Ridge, Centerville, MN (W) that are one year of age or older and have been registered with 55038, [email protected], 651-428-1706 (cell). the AKC or an AKC recognized foreign registry or that have been granted an Field Secretary: Lynn LaBahn, 8950 Abbywood Road, Chaska MN 55318, Indefinite Listing Privilege (ILP) may be entered. Breed disqualifications [email protected], 612-597-8475 apply, except in the Singles Stake. NOTE: Italian Greyhounds, FSS breeds, and Single Stake winner are not eligible to run for Best in Field. Lure Operators: Rich Hanson, Janell Honza Field Clerks: Meredith Sobota, Lorene French Huntmasters::Al Saiko, Vicki Fagre-Stroetz, Lee Ehlebracht Inspection Committee: Al Saiko, Rich Hanson

Due to circumstances, Committee Members may be substituted. TRIAL STAKES OFFERED TESTS OFFERED Junior Courser – Open to all eligible . A hound running alone must receive a Open - Open only to hounds of eligible breed, with no breed disqualifications, that hold an certification from a judge at one event, and a second certification from a different judge at AKC QC certificate OR have run in the open stake prior to January 1, 2010, OR have a another event, with each judge stating that the hound completed a (minimum) 600-yard Senior Courser title OR have an ASFA or CKC field champion title (a copy of this title must be course with a minimum of 4 turns. attached to the entry form if the QC requirement is to be waived). Championship points are awarded from this stake. Note: Hounds that have earned an AKC Field Championship title Qualified Courser – Open to all eligible sighthounds. The qualifying hound will run the are not eligible to enter the Open Stake. course of a (minimum) 600-yards with a minimum of 4 turns with another hound. The qualifying hound must run the course with enthusiasm, without interruption and without Special - Open only to eligible hounds that are eligible to enter the open stake and have interfering with, coursing, or showing aggression toward the other hound. The owner of the earned their AKC Field Championship title. LCX points are awarded from this stake. qualifying must provide or arrange for a hound of the same breed or of like running style for their hound to run with in this test. Veteran – Open to all hounds which are eligible to enter Open or Special stakes and are of Veteran age. Points won from the Veteran Stake may count toward either a Field Championship or Lure Courser Excellent title. A hound that meets the age requirement for a NOTE ON THE QC TEST REQUIREMENT veteran as established by the breed’s parent club — 6 years for all hounds; except Irish • All hounds entering the Open stake must have earned a Qualifying Wolfhounds = 5 years, and Whippets = 7 years; Rhodesian Ridgebacks = 7 years and Courser certification. This requirement will be waived for hounds that Afghan Hounds = 7 years have earned a Field Championship title from the American Field Association (ASFA) or the Canadian Kennel Club (CKC). ASFA or Singles - Open to all sighthound breeds approved to participate in AKC Lure Coursing trials. CKC Field Champions must submit a copy of their title certificate to the Hounds with breed disqualifications are eligible to enter. Hounds entered in the Singles Stake host club when they enter their first AKC Open Stake. shall not be allowed to enter the regular stakes (open, specials or veteran) at the same event. Each hound shall run the course alone. Judges shall score a performance the • You are responsible for finding a hound of the same breed or of like same as a running style to run with your QC hound. regular stake. Single Stake entries from all breeds shall be combined to determine • Be sure to complete your portion of the Qualified Courser Certificate placements. The winner of the stake shall not be eligible to compete in Best of Breed and/or before your hound takes the field. Best in Field courses. • It is strongly recommended that every Qualifying Hound has been run Note: Hounds that have received a disqualification at an AKC, ASFA or CKC trial are previously alone and that to the handler’s satisfaction runs cleanly and ineligible to compete in open, special or veteran stake until re-certified. They are eligible to keenly. run in singles stake. • It is additionally recommended that every Qualifying Hound practices BEST IN FIELD will be offered. Italian Greyhounds, FSS breeds, and Single Stake with other hounds prior to being presented for a qualifying courser test. winner are not eligible to run for Best in Field. 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 AWARDS AND PRIZES prepared to run safely with other hounds RIBBONS JC Test Qualifying Score~Dark Green Ribbon. Trial Stakes -1st Place~Blue, 2nd Place~Red, 3rd Place~Yellow, 4th Place~White, 5th Place~Pink • If you are unsure or have questions about the QC test or what stakes or tests BOB~Purple & Gold Rosette, BIF~Red, White & Blue Rosette to enter, please contact Field Secretary Lynn LaBahn at PRIZES Stuffed dog toys donated by GTCAHC will be awarded [email protected] or 612-597-8475. for 1st place in stake, BOB and BIF SCHEDULE OF CH. POINTS BY BREED FOR FIRST PLACE Points > 1 2 3 4 5 Bz & RR 2 3 5 8 10 Whippets 2 5 8 12 15 All Other Eligible Breeds 2 3 4 5 6 1st place earns 5 points 4 points 3 points 2nd place earns 3 points 2 points 1 points 3rd place earns 2 points 1 points 0 points CONDITIONS OF ENTRY HOW TO ENTER BY MAIL: 1. BITCHES IN SEASON AND LAME HOUNDS WILL BE EXCUSED and Mail entries to Lynn LaBahn, Field Secretary, 8950 Abbywood Road, Chaska MN entry fees shall be refunded. 55318. Make Checks payable to GTCAHC. 2. Each entry will be examined at inspection for breed disqualifications. All BY EMAIL WITH PAYMENT BY PAYPAL: whippets will be measured. Email entries to Lynn LaBahn, at [email protected] and email payment by 3. Spayed or neutered hounds, without breed disqualifications, may be PAYPAL to [email protected]. An additional $2.00 fee applies to payments entered. MONORCHID OR CRYPTORCHID HOUNDS MAY NOT BE by PAYPAL. ENTERED. 4. All entries must be one year of age or over on the day of the test/trial. BY GATE ENTRY: 5. A fee of $25.00 will be assessed for any returned checks. Bring entries and entry fees to the event before the close of entries. Make 6. Dogs must be ready for judging. Judges need not wait for dogs holding up Checks payable to GTCAHC. a stake. 7. All hounds will run twice, in trios if possible, or braces unless excused, dismissed or disqualified. Course will be reversed for finals and run-offs. NOTE ON ENTRIES 8. Stakes may be split if at the time of the draw there are sufficient entries to • Separate entry forms are required for each hound for each day and support more than one 5-point major. for each event entered. 9. Running order will be posted each day. • Incomplete, unsigned, conditional or unpaid entries CANNOT be 10. Hounds not present at the time of Roll Call will be scratched after a 5- accepted, so please complete your entries carefully. minute grace period. • A conditional entry is an entry submitted with specifications for 11. Muzzles are not required, but are permitted at the handler's discretion. acceptance; e.g., considered an entry if the hound passes the QC 12. There will be a $5.00 fine assessed for any loose hound on the field not test prior to the trial, if the handler and hound arrive at the trial on taking part in course in progress. time, etc. 13. Battery powered continuous loop equipment will be used. • 14. The field committee reserves the right to alter the course depending on the Entries will not be acknowledged by mail. field and other conditions. • Entry forms are at the back of this premium list. Fillable (pdf) entry 15. The field - property is fully fenced. forms are available on the AKC website at https://www.akc.org/pdfs/ 16. Any person upon reasonable complaint may be asked to leave the grounds masterform.cfm. by the field committee. Children must be under the control of their parents or guardian at all times. 17. Practice runs may be offered on Saturday after the trial and tests for a fee OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION of $5, weather and equipment permitting. • Questions about what stakes / tests to enter? Call or email Field 18. Only the lure operator, huntmaster, judges, and handlers of the course in Secretary Lynn LaBahn at [email protected] or 612-597-8475. progress will be permitted near the lure machine. • Beverages and Lunch will be available for a small donated fee. • Shade and water are unavailable. Please bring plenty of shade and water for your hounds. • Cooling pools for hounds will be provided if the weather is hot. • Porta-Potty will be provided.

AmericInn of Princeton, MN accepts dogs over the dog show week DRIVING DIRECTIONS 910 South Rum River Drive, Princeton (763) 389-9312

TRAVELING NORTH OR SOUTH ON MN HWY 65 Crossing by GrandStay Inn & Suites pets allowed with fee, may require damage Turn West on County Road-5 (City of Isanti) and go 2.4 miles deposit 300 South Garfield Street, Cambridge, MN - (763) 689-0542 Turn Right on PALM ST NW (County Road 10) and go 0.5 miles Turn Left on County Road 5 NW and go 7.5 miles Turn Right on FELDSPAR ST NW (County Road 7) and go 2.8 miles 31903 Feldspar St NW is on the right CAMPING NOTE: Camping / overnight parking is not allowed at the field.

TRAVELING EAST FROM US HWY 169 Country Camping 27437 Palm St NW, Isanti, MN - (763) 444-9626 Exit US Hwy 169 at Princeton at MN Hwy 95 Exit Wapiti Park Camp Grounds 763 - 441-1396 18746 Troy St NW. Elk River, Minnesota Head East on MN-95 for appx. 6.5 miles 55330 Turn right onto Dolphin St NW, County Road 35 for appx. 2.0 miles Turn left onto 325th Ave NE, County Road 11 for appx. 1.5 miles Turn right onto Feldspar St NW, County Road 7 for appx. 1.0 mile EMERGENCY INFORMATION 31903 Feldspar St NW is on the left. Vet Clinic and Vet on Call: East Central Veterinary Clinic, 817 N. Main St., Cambridge, MN 817-689-4604 TRAVELING WEST ON MN STATE 95 FROM CAMBRIDGE 24 Hour Vet Emergency: Midwest Veterinary Emergency, 11850 Aberdeen Street NE, Head West on MN 95 for 9-10 miles Blaine MN. 763-754-5000. Turn left onto MN 47 for appx 1.2 miles Turn right onto County Road37 (331st Ave NW) Continue on County Road 37 to County Road 7 Follow County Road 7 heading south. CR-7 will join FELDSPAR ST NW Continue south to 31903Feldspar St NW Turn left into driveway

If you have problems finding the field on the day of the event, call Field Co-Chair Al Saiko at 612-296-6324 or Susan Weatherhead at 651-428-1706.

HOTELS please check with hotels for changes in their pet policies

Rum River Motel (Pets Permitted with small fee) 510 19th Ave, Princeton - (763) 389-3120 US Hwy 169 & MN 95

Comfort Suites dog friendly (48 minutes from field) www.gtcahc.com 10580 Baltimore St. NE, Blaine, MN, US, 55449 Greater Twin Cities Club (MN-65 (Central Ave NE & 105th Ave NE) 763-792-0750

Qualified Courser Certificate Qualified Courser Certificate Instructions: This form is to be used when a hound successfully completes the Qualified 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 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 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 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 completed and submitted along with this hound’s first entry in an AKC Lure Coursing Trial in either stake. either stake. * Hounds who have earned a Field Championship from either the American Sighthound * Hounds who have earned a Field Championship from either the American Sighthound Field Field Association (ASFA) or the Canadian Kennel Club (CKC) are exempt from this Association (ASFA) or the Canadian Kennel Club (CKC) are exempt from this requirement. requirement. To be completed by owner/agent: To be completed by owner/agent: Breed ______Breed ______AKC Registered Name ______AKC Registered Name ______AKC Registration Number ______AKC Registration Number ______I hereby certify that the hound running in the Qualifying Course is the hound identified above and the I hereby certify that the hound running in the Qualifying Course is the hound identified above and the information provided is true and correct. information provided is true and correct. Printed Name of Owner/Agent: ______Date______Printed Name of Owner/Agent: ______Date______Signature of Owner/Agent ______Date______Signature of Owner/Agent ______Date______To be completed by certifying judge: To be completed by certifying judge: I hereby certify that the above referenced hound passed the Qualified Courser Test by running clean I hereby certify that the above referenced hound passed the Qualified Courser Test by running clean with with another hound of the same breed or one with a similar running style completing a course a another hound of the same breed or one with a similar running style completing a course a minimum of minimum of 600 yards. 600 yards. Judge’s Printed Name Judge’s Number Judge’s Printed Name Judge’s Number Judge’s Signature: ______Date______Judge’s Signature: ______Date______