Reply To: Chapter Test Entry & Refund Policies?

[PETER APLIKOWSKI]

Here is the current Minnesota Chapter Test Entry & refund policies. These are things that our chapter has established over many years:

MINNESOTA CHAPTER TEST POLICIES
TEST ENTRY POLICY

A handler may enter and run a maximum of two dogs per testing day. This policy is in effect up to 14 days prior to the test date. At that time the handler may enter and run any number of dogs, subject to availability of test openings.

The Board may restrict initial Test Entries for a period of time to verified chapter members only. An entry is not official until the test secretary verifies all dog and owner/handler information required by NAVHDA has been provided, there is capacity in the test, and full payment has been received.

(Amended & Adopted by Resolution of the Board 01/31/2026)

TEST REFUND POLICY

All Test Entry WITHDRAWAL requests must be submitted using the Online Test Withdrawal Form.

SWITCHING TESTS. Handlers entered and paid in a Test that wish to SWITCH to another chapter test must WITHDRAW from the initial test, and RE-ENTER the new Test. All other Test Entry and Refund policies still apply.

Medical Exception – The total test entry fee will be refunded if the dog or handler is unable to participate for medical reasons. The written request must be accompanied by a letter from a Physician or Veterinarian stating the handler or dog is unable to participate.

An owner or handler pulling a dog from a test with a minimum notice of 45 days before the first testing date of the scheduled test weekend will receive a full refund less a $30.00 handling fee.

An owner or handler pulling a dog from a test with a notice of 14 days to 44 days before the first testing date of the scheduled test weekend will receive a full refund less a $30.00 handling fee only if that testing spot can be filled by another dog/handler on the waiting list.

There will be no refund if cancellation notice is received less than 14 days before the first testing date of the scheduled test weekend (except for the medical exception).

Test entry submissions on the waiting list that are not entered in the test will receive a full refund if payment was made.

All eligible refunds will be processed AFTER the test dates have passed.

(Amended & Adopted by Resolution of the Board 01/31/2026)