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Attention Exhibitors • NJ State COVID guidelines

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FIRST CLASS FIRST MATERIAL DATED

Coverings required see Premium for Release Form. COMBINED PREMIUM LIST Greater Valley Forge Rhodesian • We are again running in the new field within Colonial Ridgeback Club

Park. Please read all SATURDAY, April 17, 2021 Event Number: 2021288903 instructions and directions SUNDAY, April 18, 2021 Event Number: 2021288902 thoroughly! Colonial Park 156 Mettlers Road • RVs please note that there is SOMERSET, NJ 08873 limited parking (4 total) at this site Pine Grove Pavilion (Lot G) for Class A and Class C RVs. ALL BREED TEST AND TRIAL LICENSED BY THE AMERICAN KENNEL CLUB • RV parking is $30 if pre-registered ***Pre-Entries Close 6:00 PM Wednesday April 14th, 2021 with the park. $40 if not paid in At the Field Trial Secretary address***

advance. Contact the Somerset Trial Entry Fee: $20.00 First ; Couty Parks commission at $16.00 Subsequent , Same Owner $15.00 entry fee for Junior handled entries*

908.722.1200 ext. 5225 and ask for *See Page 4 for details

Karen Behr to make a reservation. Test Entry fee: JC: $25.00, QC: $20.00

FTS Permission has been granted by the American Kennel Club (AKC) for the holding of this event under American Kennel Club Rules and Regulations

Singles offered – Limit 10 entries

GVFRRC , , rg Late Entries - $25.00 ksbe Close 8:00 AM At The Field Secretary’s Desk

NO exceptions

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16Randolph Way Hillsborough,NJ 08844 C GVFRRC OFFICERS TRIAL HOURS 7:00 AM UNTIL COMPLETION

LATE ENTRIES CLOSE 8:00AM – NO EXCEPTIONS PRESIDENT Candy Anderson VICE PRESIDENT Robert O’Neill EARLY ROLL CALL FOR FIELD COMMITTEE – 8:00 AM RECORDING SECRETARY Jenna Greeby TRIAL & JC TEST ROLL CALL 8:30 AM CORRESPONDING SECRETARY John Arvin QC TEST ROLL CALL 1:00PM TREASURER Gail James JC TESTS RUN AFTER ROLL CALL

BOARD OF DIRECTORS QC TESTS RUN AT CONCLUSION OF TRIAL

Katherine Maselli, Nancy Roberts, Patty Hoffmann TROPHIES BIF: Rosette Best of Breed: Rosette JUDGES - TEST AND TRIAL Ribbons: First-Blue, Second-Red, Third-Yellow, Fourth-White, Fifth-Pink.

John Arvin (57337) Scott Hurlbert (49352) Test Qualifiers: Dark Green Ribbon. 399 N Main Street 4308 Troup Ave New Title: Rosette Barnegat, NJ 08005 Kansas City, KS 66102 Mystic Isle Trophy: See Rules in Premium for Eligibility

It is strongly recommended that every Qualifying Hound have been run

Saturday 04/17/2021 Singles: Scott Hurlbert 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

A Az Ba BZ G Ib IW IG P PP P RR Sa SD SL W JC/ QC FSS CDE 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 SH X X X X X X X X X X X X other hounds. All one year of age or older from the following breeds are eligible JA X X X X X X to participate in Lure Coursing Events.

Sunday 04/18/2021 Singles: John Arvin AKC Recognized Breeds * Foundation Stock Service Breeds (FSS)

Afghan Hound Norrbottenspets

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• • Peruvian Inca Orchid

A Az Ba BZ G Ib IW IG P PP P RR Sa SD SL W JC/ QC CDE FSS • • Portuguese Podengos (Medio & JA X X X X X X X X X X X X • Grande) Cirneco Dell’Etna SH X X X X X X • • Thai Ridgeback • * May compete for suffix titles only •

• FIELD COMMITTEE • Field Chairman Gail James (610) 213-2920 (C) • Pequeno 10451 Old 22, Kutztown, PA 19530 • • [email protected] • • Field Trial Secretary Carl Bloksberg, GVFRRC FTS (917) 841-0939 (C) • 16 Randolph Way, Hillsborough, NJ 08844 • [email protected] • Dogs of these breeds recorded with the Purebred Alternative Listing Field Clerks Jenna Greeby Program/Indefinite Listing Privilege (PAL/ILP) or dogs with Conditional registration are eligible to participate. Lure Operators Julie Cramer, Bob O’Neill, Paul Obelcz, Susan Spayed and neutered dogs are eligible to participate. Newman, Scott Hurlbert • • Monorchid and cryptorchid dogs are ineligible to participate. Inspection Nancy Roberts, Susan Newman, Joanne Sora • Bitches in season are not eligible to participate. Hunt Masters Bob O’Neill, Susan Newman, Gail James • Hounds with breed disqualifications, as listed in the AKC Breed Standards, are ineligible to enter lure coursing trials and tests. • Dogs with Limited Registration are eligible to participate. The Mystic Isle Memorial Trophy Rules It is the responsibility of the person receiving the trophy to take the following actions, all at the person’s expense:

• Sign the form that stays with the club records The Mystic Isle Memorial Trophy is awarded to the Rhodesian • Return the trophy for the following year’s trials. Ridgeback who defeats the most Ridgebacks at the Spring Greater • Have the following information engraved on the plaque o Valley Forge Rhodesian Ridgeback Club (GVFRRC) AKC lure coursing Year and ’s call name o Dog’s registered name with titles held as of the day of the trials. trial. To be eligible, the Ridgeback must be: o Owner’s name(s) • Keep the trophy in good condition and clean it prior to returning • Pre-Entered both Saturday and Sunday

• Be entered in one of the following stakes o Open o Specials o Veterans • Receive qualifying scores both days. • Dogs entered in Singles stake are NOT eligible.

The dogs defeated are counted by the Field Trial Secretary.

The dog winning Best of Breed (BOB) will receive one point for each Ridgeback entered that receives greater than a zero score in the preliminary run (including the competing dog). Dogs that are Disqualified, Dismissed or Excused AFTER the preliminary run will also be counted.

Dogs that win a stake will receive one point for each dog entered in the stake subject to the exclusions listed above.

Placing dogs will receive the same number of points as the stake winner minus the number of dogs finishing ahead of them in the stake.

Dogs that qualify but do not place will also be counted as above for placing dogs. However, ties will receive the lesser number of dogs defeated for the number of tied dogs.

IF THERE IS A TIE, THERE WILL BE A RUNOFF TO DETERMINE THE WINNER FOLLOWING BEST IN FIELD ON SUNDAY.

The trophy will be presented during the ribbon’s ceremony at the Sunday trial. Tests Offered Best in Field (BIF):

QUALIFIED COURSER (QC) CERTIFICATE: A hound at least 12 months of age Will be offered, Portuguese Podengo Pequenos and FSS breeds are not eligible (Qualifying Hound) running with another hound of the same breed - or another breed to compete. 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, NOTICE TO EXHIBITORS: 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 All Hounds will run twice, in trios if possible or braces unless excused, dismissed or Hound at any point in the qualifying course. This certificate is required to enter a disqualified. Bitches in season and lame hounds will be excused. Hounds not present hound in an Open Stake. at time of Roll Call will be scratched after a 5 minute grace period. Each entry will be examined at inspection for breed disqualifications. Battery powered, continuous loop JUNIOR COURSER: Open to all eligible at least 12 months of age. A lure machines will be used. The lure will consist of white plastic bags or strips. Backup hound running alone must receive a certification from a Judge on one date, and a equipment will be available. The course will be reversed for the final courses. The second certification from a different Judge at a later date, with each Judge stating that members of GVFRRC reserve the right to alter the course plan as required by weather the hound completed a (minimum) 600-yard course with a minimum of 4 turns. The and/or field conditions on the day of the trial. hound must complete the entire course with enthusiasm and without interruption. Ribbons (Dark Green) will be awarded to all hounds that successfully complete the THERE WILL BE A $5 FINE ASSESSED FOR ANY LOOSE HOUND AKC Junior Courser Test. INTERRUPTING A COURSE IN PROGRESS. Stakes Offered

OPEN STAKE. Open to all hounds that have obtained an AKC Qualified Courser certificate or ASFA certification. This requirement will be waived for hounds that have VETERINARIANS: earned a Field Championship title from the American Field Association (ASFA) or the Canadian Kennel Club (CKC). ASFA or CKC Field Champions must Animerge 908-707-9077 submit a copy of their title certificate to the host club when they enter their first AKC Open Stake. This copy must be included when the results of the trial are sent to the 21 US HWY Route 206 South, Raritan, NJ 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. AREA HOTELS:

VETERAN STAKE: Open to all hounds which are eligible to enter Open or Special stakes and meet the age requirement for a veteran as established by the breed’s parent Extended Stay America - Somerset 732-469-8080 club – 6 years of age; except Irish Wolfhounds = 5 years, , Rhodesian 30 Worlds Fair Drive, Somerset NJ Ridgebacks, and Afghan Hounds = 7 years. Championship points will be awarded. Points won from the Veteran Stake may count toward either a Field Championship title Homewood Suites by Hilton 732-868-9155 or Lure Courser Excellent title. 101 Pierce Street, Somerset NJ SPECIALS STAKE: Open to all hounds that have earned their AKC Field Championship titles. Championship points earned from the Specials Stake will count Sonesta ES Suites Somerset 732-356-8000 toward Lure Courser Excellent titles. Qualifying scores earned from the Specials Stake 260 Davidson Ave, Somerset NJ will count toward a Senior Courser or Master Courser title.

Singles (Limited to 10 entries): Open to all sighthound breeds approved to participate in AKC Lure Coursing trials. Hounds with breed disqualifications are eligible to **** Please note that some of these hotels may have changed their enter. Hounds entered in the Singles Stake shall not be allowed to enter the policies since this list was compiled and some may charge a security regular stakes (Open, Specials or Veteran) at the same event. Each hound deposit per dog, so we strongly recommend that you confirm their pet shall run the course alone. The order of running shall be determined by random policy and rates when making your reservation. draw. Judges shall score a dog’s performance the same as a regular stake. Singles Stake entries from all breeds shall be combined to determine placements. Placements shall be awarded based on the combined preliminary and final course scores. The winner of the stake shall not be eligible to compete in Best of Breed and/or Best in Field courses.

Hounds under disqualification from AKC, ASFA or CKC Field Trials MAY NOT be entered. THINGS TO KNOW Directions to the site: ******************************************************************************* Owners entering hounds in the Qualifying Courser test are From Route 287 responsible for obtaining a hound of the same breed, or of similar running style, to run with the qualifying hound in the QC test. Route 287 to Exit 10 toward New Brunswick. Take Easton Avenue to the first light. Make a right onto Cedar Grove Lane. Follow for two miles, and make a right at the fourth light onto Weston Road. Follow to first light and make a left onto Elizabeth Avenue. Colonial Park is on the right. Drive all the way thru the • Unfortunately, Food will NOT be available for exhibitors. park then make a right onto Mettlers Road. The Pine Grove entrance is the Please remember to bring your own food and beverages. first right on Mettlers Road.

From Route 206 • Do not send entries requiring a signature for delivery. Southbound: • Hounds must be one year of age or older on the day of the trial. Take Route 206 to Dukes Parkway. Go through the U-turn and cross back over Route 206. Follow Dukes Parkway to the end, and turn right onto Main Street. Go through the center of Manville. Make a left at the • Owners must keep their hounds under control and clean up light onto the Manville Causeway (Wilhousky Street). Go over a small after them. bridge and turn right onto Weston Road. Follow Weston Road for 1.5 miles and make the first right onto Mettlers Road. The entrance to Pine Grove is approx. 0.5 miles on the left. • Bring your own water and shade. Northbound: • Weather and other conditions permitting, practice will be held on Saturday after the trial - $3 per run, per dog. Take 206 to Amwell Road. Make a right at the light onto Amwell Road. Drive approx. 5 miles to Elizabeth Ave and make a left at the light. The entrance to Colonial Park is approx. 0.75 miles on the left. Drive all the * AKC regulation for Junior handled entries way thru the park then make a right onto Mettlers Road. The Pine The regulations allow clubs holding herding, earthdog, lure Grove entrance is the first right on Mettlers Road. coursing and coursing ability events to offer, at the club’s discretion, a lower entry fee for dogs handled by Juniors. A From New Brunswick area (Hamilton Street - Amwell Road) Junior is defined as anyone younger than 18 years of age. The Follow Hamilton Street from New Brunswick - the name changes to Amwell Junior must handle the dog in the class to qualify for the reduced Road in Somerset. Amwell Road comes to a fork; turn left. You are still on entry fee. If the dog is entered under this provision but the Junior Amwell Road. Follow to the second light and make a right onto Elizabeth does not handle the dog, the owner must pay the regular entry Avenue. Follow Elizabeth to the Colonial Park entrance on the left. Drive all fee as published. If offered, the reduced Junior entry fee shall be the way thru the park then make a right onto Mettlers Road. The Pine Grove published in the premium. entrance is the first right on Mettlers Road. • Please enter the Junior handler name in the space designated

on the entry form for agent/handler.

Saturday Course – 803 Yards Sunday Course – 675 Yards

• Class A and C RV parking areas are designated on each course plan. There should be room for two (2) RVs on each end of the parking lot. • The park is requiring ALL RVs to move to Lot B for overnight parking. • NO travel trailers are allowed in the Pine Grove lot. They must be dropped in Lot B.

AKC LURE COURSING COVID-19 EVENT AKC LURE COURSING COVID-19 EVENT WAIVER WAIVER

 I fully attest to the best of my knowledge that I do not have COVID-  I fully attest to the best of my knowledge that I do not have COVID- 19 at the time of attending this event. 19 at the time of attending this event.  I also attest that I have NOT been in contact with or exposed to any  I also attest that I have NOT been in contact with or exposed to any known carrier of COVID-19 within the past 14 days. known carrier of COVID-19 within the past 14 days.  I agree that I am attending this AKC event entirely at my own risk  I agree that I am attending this AKC event entirely at my own risk and take full responsibility for my own health and safety during this and take full responsibility for my own health and safety during this event. event.  I will follow all AKC and host club rules and requirements to reduce  I will follow all AKC and host club rules and requirements to reduce any exposure and possibility of contracting or spreading the virus any exposure and possibility of contracting or spreading the virus (including, but not limited to wearing a mask covering the nose and (including, but not limited to wearing a mask covering the nose and mouth). mouth).  I will fully cooperate with any city, county or state guidelines that  I will fully cooperate with any city, county or state guidelines that have jurisdiction in the area in which the event is taking place. have jurisdiction in the area in which the event is taking place.  I fully submit that the American Kennel Club (AKC), host club  I fully submit that the American Kennel Club (AKC), host club (GVFRRC), the venue that I am attending, and any workers or volunteers, (GVFRRC), the venue that I am attending, and any workers or volunteers, are in no way liable for any present or future COVID-19 exposure are in no way liable for any present or future COVID-19 exposure incurred at any time by any person, in attendance or not in attendance, incurred at any time by any person, in attendance or not in attendance, during or after this event. during or after this event.

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DATE: ______DATE: ______

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GVFRRC, Inc. 4/17/2021 2021288903 GVFRRC, Inc. 4/18/2021 2020288902 ENTRY! Somerset, NJ Somerset, NJ ___QC ___ Singles ___QC ___ Singles

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