PREMIUM LIST Entries Close at 6 pm EST, Wednesday, September 9, 2020

at Secretary’s address: 984 Merry Ln, Leslie, MI 49251

PLEASE DO NOT SEND ENTRIES, SIGNATURE REQUIRED.

NO DAY OF TRIAL ENTRIES

Region 6 Sanctioned ASFA Lure Trial

2020 AWC National ASFA Lure Specialty

Hosted by The American Club

Saturday, October 10, 2020

Three Sisters Park

17189 N State Rte 29 Chillicothe, IL 61523

Entry Fees (in USD): $25 first Whippet

$22 each additional Whippet of the same owner

$10 per pair for Breeder Stakes

$10 per pair for Kennel Stakes

No Charge for Bench Stake

***Singles Stake will not be offered***

Permission has been granted by the

American Field Association For the holding of this event under ASFA rules and regulations.

AWC ASFA FTS ASFA AWC Lane Merry 984 49251 MI Leslie, Epstein Jessica Audrey Silverstein, ASFA Scheduling Chairman

AMERICAN WHIPPET CLUB OFFICERS Stakes Offered President: Guinevere Borstel Secretary: Annie Andrews Open: Any eligible Whippet that has met certification requirements, excluding Vice-President: Dr. Lisa Costello Treasurer: Gail Boyd ASFA Field Champions of record. The hound certification will be waived for a Board of Directors: Dr.Connie Brunkow, Kristen Fredericks, Lisa Ochoa, Harold "Red" hound that has earned a lure coursing from another recognized Tatro, Sara Weitzenkamp organization, if such title requires competition, and if a waiver for such title has been approved by ASFA. If first time entered hound—proof of title and waiver form must accompany entry. JUDGES Field Champion: Any ASFA Field Champion Whippet Kevin Carlson, Racine, WI Veteran: Any eligible Whippet that has met certification requirements whose Debbie Narwold, McCallsburg, IA age is at least 7 years. ***Hound Certifications will NOT be offered. Singles will NOT be offered. FIELD COMMITTEE Field Trial Chairman: Jean Schroeder, [email protected], Non Regular Stakes Offered Kennel: For two , designated at the time of entry, each entered in one 219-508-4602 of the regular stakes, owned and kenneled by the same person. Field Trial Secretary: Jessica Epstein, [email protected] Breeder: For two Whippets, designated at the time of entry, each entered in 517-749-1115 one of the regular stakes, bred by the same person. Lure Operators: Mark Shubert, Mike Ferris ASFA Operational Policy: Inspection: Donna Bennett, Cindy Scott, Connie Brunkow O-TRIALS41--An owner may have more than one entry in a Huntmasters: Kennel or Breeder Stake as long as the two hounds comprising Committee members may be added and/or substituted based on availability. each entry are properly identified at the time of the entry. A ENTRIES WILL NOT BE ACKNOWLEDGED BY MAIL OR TELEPHONE. hound may be part of only one Kennel and one Breeder entry. Bench: For a single whippet with proof on file of a conformation champion title

from the AKC, CKC or a conformation grand champion title from the UKC. (Proof TRIAL HOURS: 6:00 AM CDT until completion of championship should accompany entry. A printed copy of the certificate is ASFA Roll call and Inspection promptly at 7:00 AM CDT acceptable.) (Inspection may begin prior to Roll Call) **In all non-regular stakes there will be only one winner with no championship points awarded. Any Whippet not present at inspection will be scratched with no refund of entry Use separate form for each entry in each of the above stakes! fee. Conditions of Entry Stakes will be split into flights Saturday morning, October 10, following inspection. All Whippets must be one year or older on the day of the trial. Stakes will be split into flights by public random draw if the entry in any regular stake is 20 Late, incomplete, unsigned or conditional entries will not be accepted! or more. Bitches in season, lame hounds and hounds with breed **Please DO NOT send entries overnight with signature required.** disqualifications will be excused at roll call and entry fee refunded. Spayed, neutered, monorchid or cryptorchid hounds without breed disqualifications Deadline for substitutions for lame or in season Whippets (must be same may be entered. Whippets with breed disqualifications are not eligible to household & owner) October 8, 6 pm EST enter. All Whippets will run twice, in trios if possible or braces, unless excused, dismissed or disqualified. Battery powered, continuous loop lure machines will Eligible Breeds & Registry be used. The lure will consist of white plastic strips. Back up equipment will be Only purebred Whippets may be entered in this trial. All entries shall be individually available. The members of the field committee reserve the right to alter the registered with the AKC (ILP/PAL included), the UKC, the FCI, an ASFA-recognized course plan as required by weather and/or field conditions on the day of the foreign or ASFA Board approved registry. A photocopy of acceptable registry must be trial. There will be a $5 fine assessed for any loose hound not taking part in a submitted with each hound's first ASFA field trial entry. course in progress. Persons exhibiting conduct detrimental to ASFA/AWC/any hound(s)/ other person(s) will be asked to leave the trial site.

Directions to the park from the host hotel. 780 Yards

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Course Plan: 780 yards. The course will be reversed for finals and again for run-offs.

RIBBONS AND TROPHIES Map of the park First: Blue, Second: Red, Third: Yellow, Fourth: White, NBQ Green Placements 1st through NBQ: RTIC Tumbler and Rosettes Best of Breed: Purple and Gold Rosette and Embroidered Chair Stake Winner Rosettes will be Black, Gold and White Open Stake Winner: Embroidered Blanket and Rosette FCh Stake Winner: Embrodered Blanket and Rosette Veterans Stake Winner: Embroidered Blanket and Rosette Kennel, Breeder and Bench Stake Rosettes will be Green and Pink Kennel Stake Winner: RTIC Gallon Jug and Rosette Breeder Stake Winner: RTIC Gallon Jug and Rosette Bench Stake Winner: RTIC Gallon Jug and Rosette

TROPHY SPONSORSHIPS Best of Breed: Dr. Lisa Costello – dedicated to all who helped me along the way for the AWC 2020 National Open Stake: Libby Rice, Tru-Luv Whippets Field Champion Stake: Brenda Wolski Veteran Stake: Joyce Szymaniak, in memory of all the wonderful veterans no longer with us Breeder Stake: Caroline Wells Cope Kennel Stake: Bench Stake: Sue Cowie Open Stake A: Gordon Cheung Open Stake B: Phoebe Booth, Shamasan Whippets RV CAMPING/PARKING Open Stake C: Cathyrn Day, Anlan Whippets Camping is available after 4pm on Friday. There is a $35 fee for Open Stake D: Susan Matlock camping on site, and a limited number of 20 amp hook-ups within a few Open Stake E: Joana Scarpa minute walk to the field. RVs can be potentially parked closer to the Field Champion Stake A: Michelle Evans, Bellstone field if campers are willing to forgo hook-ups. There is no water or Field Champion Stake B: Cathryn Day, Anlan Whippets sewer available at the park. RV Chair Carl Morgan will be assigning Field Champion Stake C: Claudia Miller spaces. Contact Carl at [email protected] or sign up at: Veteran Stake A: Connie Brunkow, DVM, in Loving Memory of https://americanwhippetclub.net/national/rv-parking MBIF FC Fallowfield Runnin’ Down A Dream, MC, LCM, VFCh Veteran Stake B: Patricia Spinazzola, Panache Whippets FOOD Breakfast and lunch will be available at the field for purchase. See AWC National 2020 Facebook page for more information.

OFFICIAL AMERICAN SIGHTHOUND FIELD ASSOCIATION ENTRY FORM OFFICIAL AMERICAN SIGHTHOUND FIELD ASSOCIATION ENTRY FORM

American Whippet Club American Whippet Club Saturday, October 10, 2020 Saturday, October 10, 2020 Entries Close at 6 pm EST, Wednesday, September 9, 2020 Entries Close at 6 pm EST, Wednesday, September 9, 2020 Entry fee $25 first hound, $22 each additional hound of the same owner. Entry fee $25 first hound, $22 each additional hound of the same owner. Make checks payable in USD to AWC Make checks payable in USD to AWC Send to: Jessica Epstein, FTS Send to: Jessica Epstein, FTS 984 Merry Ln, Leslie, MI 49251 984 Merry Ln, Leslie, MI 49251

Fee Paid ____ The Field Secretary cannot accept conditional, unsigned, incomplete or unpaid Fee Paid ____ The Field Secretary cannot accept conditional, unsigned, incomplete or unpaid entries; please check your completed entry carefully. entries; please check your completed entry carefully. Breed: Call Name: Breed: Call Name: Whippet Whippet Registered Name of Hound: Registered Name of Hound:

Stake: Additional Stakes: Stake: Additional Stakes:  Open  FCH  Veteran  Kennel  Breeder  Bench  Open  FCH  Veteran  Kennel  Breeder  Bench Registration Number: (please write in registering body before number) Registration Number: (please write in registering body before number)

 If possible, please Date of Sex:  Dog   If possible, please Date of Sex: separate my hounds Birth: Bitch separate my hounds Birth:  Dog  Bitch Name of actual owner(s): Name of actual owner(s):

Address: Phone: Address: Phone:

City: State: Zip: City: State: Zip:

E-mail (Optional) (Optional) Region of Residence: E-mail (Optional) (Optional) Region of Residence:

 Check if this is the first ASFA trial for this hound. Attach a Hound Certification or waiver if  Check if this is the first ASFA trial for this hound. Attach a Hound Certification or waiver if entered in Open, Veterans, Limited. entered in Open, Veterans, Limited.  Check if this is a first-time entry, a copy of the official Registration of this hound must accompany  Check if this is a first-time entry, a copy of the official Registration of this hound must accompany this entry unless NGA. this entry unless NGA.  Check if any information has changed since the last ASFA trial entry. Regarding  Check if any information has changed since the last ASFA trial entry. Regarding ______ Check if this hound has been dismissed within the last 6 trials entered. Must be marked in order to  Check if this hound has been dismissed within the last 6 trials entered. Must be marked in order to qualify for a “clean” trial requirement. qualify for a “clean” trial requirement.

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 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 have entered above. In consideration of the acceptance of this entry and the opportunity to have this dog judged and to win entered above. In consideration of the acceptance of this entry and the opportunity to have this dog judged and to win prize prize money, ribbons, or trophies, I (we) agree to abide by the rules and regulations of the American Sighthound Field money, ribbons, or trophies, I (we) agree to abide by the rules and regulations of the American Sighthound Field Association in Association in effect at the time of this lure field trial, and by any additional rules and regulations appearing in the premium effect at the time of this lure field trial, and by any additional rules and regulations appearing in the premium list for this lure list for this lure field trial. I (we) agree that the club holding this lure field trial has the right to refuse this entry for cause, field trial. I (we) agree that the club holding this lure field trial has the right to refuse this entry for cause, which the club shall which the club shall deem to be sufficient. I (we) agree to hold this club, its members, directors, governors, officers, agents or deem to be sufficient. I (we) agree to hold this club, its members, directors, governors, officers, agents or other functionaries, other functionaries, any employees of the aforementioned parties and the owner(s) of the trial premises or grounds harmless any employees of the aforementioned parties and the owner(s) of the trial premises or grounds harmless from any claim for 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 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 act of this dog while in or upon the lure field trial premises or grounds or near any entrance thereto and I (we) personally while in or upon the lure field trial premises or grounds or near any entrance thereto and I (we) personally assume all assume all responsibility and liability for any such claim, and I (we) further agree to hold the aforementioned parties harmless responsibility and liability for any such claim, and I (we) further agree to hold the aforementioned parties harmless from any from any claim loss of this dog by disappearance, theft damage or injury be caused or alleged to be caused by the negligence claim loss of this dog by disappearance, theft damage or injury be caused or alleged to be caused by the negligence of the club of the club or any of the aforementioned parties or by the negligence of any person or any other cause or causes. I (we) certify or any of the aforementioned parties or by the negligence of any person or any other cause or causes. I (we) certify and and represent that the dog entered is not a hazard to person or other dogs. This entry is submitted for acceptance of the represent that the dog entered is not a hazard to person or other dogs. This entry is submitted for acceptance of the forgoing forgoing representations and agreements representations and agreements

SIGNATURE of owner or his agent SIGNATURE of owner or his agent duly authorized to make this entry ______duly authorized to make this entry ______Please cut your entries apart. Please cut your entries apart. AMERICAN SIGHTHOUND FIELD ASSOCIATION FIELD TRIAL SECRETARY HOUND CERTIFICATION Rule effective October 1, 1994: Ch. V, Sec. 4 (a) OPEN STAKE: To be eligible to enter the open Jessica Epstein stake, a hound must have been certified by a licensed judge within the year preceding the 984 Merry Ln, Leslie, MI 49251 closing date for the entry or have previously competed in the Open Stake. This eligibility 517-749-1115 (Eastern time zone) requirement also applies to a hound entered in the Limited or Veteran Stake, which has not awcnationalfts2020@gmail competed in Open previously. Please complete this portion of this form and attach it to the entry form for the hound’s first entry, including an entry for a Fun Trial. ONLINE ENTRIES Registered Name of Hound: https://americanwhippetclub.net/national/lure-coursing Registration Number: ______Breed: Registered Owner’s Name: I hereby certify that on (date) ______, the above named hound completed a EMERGENCY VETERINARIAN lure course of at least 500 yards, running with another hound of the same breed (or another Brown Animal Hospital breed with a similar running style). During the course the above named hound showed no Dr. Justin Brown inclination to interfere with the other hound. I further certify that I am a licensed judge for 1715 West Chanute Rd. the ASFA. Peoria, IL 61615 Name of Licensed Judge: ______309-691-5414 Signature:______Date: ______I hereby certify that the hound running in the certification course is the hound identified above and that information provided on this form is true and correct. Signature: ______Date: ______Owner or Authorized Agent of Hound This certification form must be attached to the entry form the first time this hound is entered in an open, limited, or veteran stake. Any hound entered in open, limited, or veteran (as a first time entered hound), which has not been certified, shall be declared ineligible by the records coordinator and shall forfeit any points and placements awarded. PHOTOGRAPHER PLEASE RETAIN A COPY FOR YOUR RECORDS. Mark Pastor AMERICAN SIGHTHOUND FIELD ASSOCIATION HOUND CERTIFICATION WAIVER markpastorphotography.smugmug.com Waiver of Requirement: This requirement will be waived for a hound that has earned a lure coursing or racing title from another recognized organization, if such title requires [email protected] competition, and if a waiver for such title has been approved by the ASFA, or a CKC Hound Certification Form. If your hound qualifies for a waiver, complete this portion of this form and attach it to your entry form. Proof of waivers must accompany this certification form.

Registered Name of Hound: Registration Number: ______Breed: Registered Owner’s Name: CKC: FCH FCHX AKC: QC SC FC

Hound Certification previously submitted. I hereby certify that the hound identified above has completed the requirements for the title indicated above (or that the required Certification was previously submitted) and that the information provided on this form is true and correct.

Signature: ______Date: ______Owner or Authorized Agent of Hound

Please cut your entries apart. ASFA Kennel Stake Entry BENCH Stake Entry One Form per Pair of Hounds per Stake A hound may be part of only one Kennel Stake entry. Breed: WHIPPET

Owner(s): ______Registered Whippet #1 Name: Call Name: ______Call Name: Registered Name: ______Stake entered: (Circle one) Open FCh Veteran Stake entered: (Circle one) Open FCh Veteran

Whippet #2 Call Name: ______Owner(s):

Registered Name: ______Stake entered: (Circle one) Open FCh Veteran

Please include $10 per pair of Whippets for EACH entry. This form MUST accompany entries.

IMPORTANT ASFA Breeder Stake Entry One Form per Pair of Hounds per Stake You may be asked to sign a paper copy of your ASFA online entry at Roll A hound may be part of only one Breeder Stake entry. Call the day of the trial. Breeder: ______If it is not provided with your online entries at the time of entry, you must Whippet #1 mail proof of Bench Title to enter the Bench Stake. Call Name: ______

Registered Name: ______Stake entered: (Circle one) Open FCh Veteran CATALOG INFORMATION AND ADVERTISING

Whippet #2 There will be a combined catalog for the Saturday ASFA and Sunday AKC Call Name: ______Trials. Advertise your Whippets! Let us hear about their accomplishments! Advertise your kennel! Show us your litters! Celebrate an end to COVID-19 Registered Name: ______quarantine and advertise in the Coursing Catalog!! Stake entered: (Circle one) Open FCh Veteran B/W designed ads are $25. Please include $10 per pair of Whippets for EACH entry. Catalog Advertising information can be found on the AWC National This form MUST accompany entries. Specialty Pages and Website:

http://americanwhippetclub.net/national/lure-coursing AWC SPECIALTY HOST HOTEL INFORMATION BE AWARE! ZOMBIE INVASION!!

Decatur Conference Center and Hotel 4191 US-36, Decatur, IL 62522 Three Sisters park has many Events going on at the park during our (217) 422-8800 trial special events during the month of October to celebrate Halloween • AWC Group Rate at the host hotel is $110.00*/night per room, plus for the local community. This event should not interfere with the running tax (1-4 occupants). You must mention American Whippet Club to of the trial but will occur in the evening. We may be impacted by the Trail get the group rate. of Terror and the Paintball Zombie invasion which will be in the wooded • There is a single $50.00 non-refundable fee per room with dogs. area behind our field. There will be no camping up in the wooded area • Maximum 6 dogs per room. now due to this event and there will be noise until at least midnight each • Visit https://americanwhippetclub.net/national/hotel-information night in the woods and surrounding areas. for updates and online reservation information

ALTERNATE HOTEL NEAR COURSING PARK

Super 8 by Wyndham Chillicothe 615 South 4th Street Chillicothe, IL 61523 (309) 270-4947 *Be sure to check with the Super 8 for Pet rules and restrictions

American Sighthound Field Association For more information, go to www.asfa.org • Upcoming Events • Official Running Rules and Policies • Monthly posting of Official Trial Results • Trial Schedule with premium links • Top 20—Current and Lifetime • Newly titles hounds • ASFA Communique Notes from the Field Trial Secretary: 2020 AWC National Specialty ASFA COURSING • If you have questions, please telephone 517-749-1115 before 9:30 pm EST or One Stop Shopping Sheet contact at the e-mail address: [email protected] • If you would like confirmation of your entry, please include a stamped, self- addressed envelope or postcard. Name: • Please be sure to include your telephone number AND e-mail address on your Address: entry form in case there are questions about your entry. The number will not City, State, ZIP: be used for any other purpose. • If you are completing your entry form by hand, please write clearly. The Phone: information in the catalog is dependent on the legibility of what is written. E-mail: • Please include all titles and put commas in between titles for entries with Quantity Each Price multiple titles. All requested copies of titles, certifications, or Entries (include separated registration paperwork must accompany the entry. ½ sheet form(s) from • Please be sure to notify Jessica before October 8th, regarding bitches in premium for each hound) First Whippet x $ 25 $ season, lame hounds, etc. or as soon as possible day of. No refunds will be Additional given for lame or in-season hounds if Jessica is not notified by the owner by Whippets? x $ 22 $ Breeder Stake close of roll call. (include one form per pair) How many pairs? x $ 10 $ • If you send your entries overnight, please make sure that my signature is Kennel Stake NOT required. You will need to check the box on the address label for (include one form per pair) How many pairs? x $ 10 $ "no signature required". Bench Stake (include form • Please note: if you are entering the Kennel and/or Breeder Stakes or Bench Stake, and copy of AKC FCh How many No please include the stake (Open, FCh, Vet) in which each dog is entered. This is certificate) individual? Charge $ very helpful when calculating the scores and saves a lot of time. When entering General Trophy Donation: General Trophy sponsorships are still kennel or breeder stakes, a dog can be entered in both stakes but only available, and much appreciated! Visit be entered in one pair. Dogs entered in special stakes do not run in any http://americanwhippetclub.net/national to donate. Thank you! $ additional runs. Scores are taken from their regular stake. TOTAL:

PLEASE SEPARATE YOUR ENTRIES. Make check payable in USD to AWC and mail to: Jessica Epstein, AWC ASFA FTS All ASFA entries must be 8½ by 5 ½ inches in size. 984 Merry Lane Leslie, MI 49251 Online Entry with PayPal payment: Click on the link to complete an entry online. http://americanwhippetclub.net/national/lure-coursing IMPORTANT You may be asked to sign a paper copy of your ASFA online entry at Roll Call the day of the trial. If it is not provided with your online entries at the time of entry, you must mail proof of Bench Title to enter the Bench Stake.