Attention Exhibitors • NJ State COVID guidelines will be observed. Facial 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 LURE COURSING 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 Hound; Couty Parks commission at $16.00 Subsequent Hounds, 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 arl Blo 16 Randolph 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 dogs 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 • • • Azawakh • Peruvian Inca Orchid A Az Ba BZ G Ib IW IG P PP P RR Sa SD SL W JC/ QC CDE FSS • Basenji • Portuguese Podengos (Medio & JA X X X X X X X X X X X X • Borzoi Grande) Cirneco Dell’Etna SH X X X X X X • • Thai Ridgeback Greyhound • * May compete for suffix titles only • Ibizan Hound • Irish Wolfhound FIELD COMMITTEE Italian Greyhound • Field Chairman Gail James (610) 213-2920 (C) • Pharaoh Hound Portuguese Podengo Pequeno 10451 Old 22, Kutztown, PA 19530 • • Rhodesian Ridgeback [email protected] • Saluki • Scottish Deerhound Field Trial Secretary Carl Bloksberg, GVFRRC FTS (917) 841-0939 (C) • Sloughi 16 Randolph Way, Hillsborough, NJ 08844 • Whippet [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 Dog’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 sighthounds 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 Sighthound 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, Whippets, Rhodesian 30 Worlds Fair Drive, Somerset NJ Ridgebacks, and Afghan Hounds = 7 years.