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Dates The test will be held Thursday, September 12th through Sunday, September 15th, 2013. If inclement weather interferes with an assigned test day a make-up day may be added on Monday September 16th, 2013. Location The test will be held at Mingo Sportsman’s Club near Bloomingdale, OH. Mingo Sportsman’s Club 1400 Twp. Rd. 189 Bloomingdale, Ohio 43910 Entry Fee The test entry is $375, payable to NAVHDA in US Funds. Entry will close midnight 5/1/2013 and must be submitted on an official Test Entry Form located on the NAVHDA website, www.navhda.org in Forms Express. Entries can be submitted with a credit card via facsimile to NAVHDA’s Central Office at 847-255-5987 or email to mbondi@navhda.org. Or entries can be mailed to: NAVHDA—Invitational Entry P.O. Box 520 Arlington Heights, IL 60006 Entry Deadline Entries can be sent beginning January 1, 2013 and will close at midnight, May 1, 2013. Entries received after May 1, must have been postmarked by or before May 1, 2013. Be sure to indicate which day you wish to run. Days will be assigned with preference given based on the order in which the entries are received. Females in Season All females in season will run on Sunday. In order to allow the test to proceed expeditiously, handlers who wish to run more than one dog on Sunday will only be allowed to run female dogs. Test Sites TBA Exercise Area and Available Training Birds No participating dog is allowed to train on the grounds after May 1, 2013 through the completion of the test. Invitational entered handlers and their dogs may participate in other sanctioned testing events at Mingo Sportsman’s Club during that timeframe. There will be a designated training area available during the Invitational. Daily Activities Handlers must be checked in on the grounds by 6:30 a.m. Opening ceremonies will begin promptly at 7:00 a.m. Each handler and dog will rotate to the different testing sites throughout the day. Running Time Each handler and dog will rotate to the different testing sites throughout the day (daily running orders posted each morning). Test Workers Whether you are handling a dog or coming as a spectator, working at the Invitational is not only a fun and productive way to see great dog work, it is an outstanding way to learn more about this test. The Invitational is an International event, which means each of us plays a part in its success. This test requires 40 workers per day. If everyone who handles a dog offers to volunteer at least one day, there would be a sufficient number of workers. Workers need to be on the grounds by 6:30 every morning to meet with their site marshal. View Job Descriptions ** ALL VOLUNTEERS MUST BE MEMBERS OF NAVHDA INTERNATIONAL ** To volunteer your services please use the Volunteer Form which will automatically be sent directly to Gary Engebretson via email. The preferred point of contact is through the Volunteer Form which will go directly to Gary Engebretson. Please fill out the form completely and he’ll do his best to accommodate everyone. Please note all gunners must be approved by the Invitational committee. If you are interested in being a gunner, contact Wally Richardson at wally@midamericains.com. Potential Invitational gunners must have previously gunned at a NAVHDA UT test and have a note of reference from a NAVHDA Judge. NOTICE TO HANDLERS: The following jobs require volunteers to actively participate in the running of the test and could be interpreted as violating the standing rule that handlers can’t train or run on the grounds until they’ve completed testing. Therefore, handlers will not be allowed to hold the following jobs until they’ve completed testing: In the field: Bye Dog At the Blind and Honor Site: Test Dog Retrieving Dog at Honor At The Double Mark Retrieve and Heeling Site: Test Dog Handlers may volunteer for all other positions. Closest Airport Pittsburgh, PA Host Hotel Holiday Inn - Weirton www.holidayinn.com/weirtonwv Phone: (304) 723-5522 350 Three Springs Drive Weirton, WV 26062 Mention group code B-73 to receive the NAVHDA rate of $105 for a standard room. Note that reservations must be made by calling the hotel in order to receive the discounted rate. Amenities include free WIFI, fitness center, pets allowed, on site restaurant and lounge. Pet Charges (One Time Per Stay): 0-25 lbs: $25.00 25 lbs and up: $50.00 ***Early reservations are highly recommended due to several other events taking place in the area the same weekend as the Invitational.*** Other Area Hotels Hampton Inn 820 University Boulevard Steubenville, OH 43952 (740) 282-9800 http://hamptoninn3.hilton.com/en/hotels/ohio/hampton-inn-steubenville-SBVOHHX/accommodations/index.html (no pets) Best Western University Inn 1401 University Boulevard Steubenville, OH 43952 (740) 282-0901 http://book.bestwestern.com/bestwestern/US/OH/Steubenville-hotels/BEST-WESTERN-PLUS-University-Inn-Steubenville/Hotel-Overview.do?propertyCode=36155 (no pets) Super 8 Steubenville 1505 University Boulevard Steubenville, OH 43952 (740) 282-4565 http://www.super8.com/hotels/ohio/steubenville/super-8-steubenville/hotel-overview (no pets) Comfort Inn 1 Amerihost Drive Weirton, WV 26062 (304) 723-0050 http://www.comfortinn.com/hotel-weirton-west_virginia-WV119?source=ylocal (pets allowed) Camping Facilities Fernwood State Forest – Adjacent to Mingo Sportsman Club. Primitive camping available free of charge. Call 877-247-8733. Friendship Park – Approximately 5 miles from Mingo. Electrical hookups available for $10.00 per night. Call 740-733-7941. Meals & Banquet TBA Veterinary Care in the Area Crestview Veterinary Clinic 1248 County Highway 22 Wintersville, OH 43910 740-264-2131 Wintersville Veterinary Hospital Dave Brown 301 Cadiz Road Wintersville, OH 43953 740-264-2341 Cadiz Animal Clinic 43255 Airport Road Cadiz, OH 43907 740-942-3267 Emergency Contacts in the Area Trinity Health System 4000 Johnson Road Steubenville, OH 43592 (740) 264-8000 Harrison Community Hospital 951 E Market Street Cadiz, OH 43907 (740) 942-4631 Additional Questions All questions pertaining to qualifications, entries, refunds and registrations should be directed to: Maria Bondi at NAVHDA’s International Office mbondi@navhda.org 847-253-6488 All other questions should be directed to: Scott Semrad—Invitational Test Secretary scsemrad@gmail.com 414-614-9810 |
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