Maryland Sporting Dog Association Spaniel Hunt Test May 2023 American Kennel Club Licensed Spaniel Hunt Test Saturday May 6, 2023 (Event# 2023441907) Event Location: Date/Time Event OPENS for ALL to enter: 1/17/2023 7:00:00 AM ET (Eastern Time) Entries Close: Tuesday, April 25, 2023 11:59:59 PM Eastern Time(ET) Maryland Sporting Dog Association |
OPEN TO AKC ELIGIBLE BREEDS OF SPANIELS/RETRIEVERS(Listed Below)
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Event Schedule & Entry Fees: Saturday May 6, 2023 (AM) | ||||||
Stake | Entries | Fee | Start | Judges *Denotes Apprentice Judge | ||
Master | **see below | $80 | 8:00 AM | Trish Jackson | Jean-Marie Tate | |
Senior | **see below | $80 | 8:00 AM | Trish Jackson | Jean-Marie Tate | |
Junior | **see below | $80 | 8:00 AM | Trish Jackson | Jean-Marie Tate |
Event Schedule & Entry Fees: Sunday May 7, 2023 (AM) | ||||||
Stake | Entries | Fee | Start | Judges *Denotes Apprentice Judge | ||
Master | **see below | $80 | 8:00 AM | Jean-Marie Tate | Trish Jackson | |
Senior | **see below | $80 | 8:00 AM | Jean-Marie Tate | Trish Jackson | |
Junior | **see below | $80 | 8:00 AM | Jean-Marie Tate | Trish Jackson |
**EVENT LIMIT INFORMATION |
1st Event Day (2023441907) will be considered FULL when the TOTAL number of the entries in ALL Stakes for that day reach 35. 2nd Event Day (2023441908) will be considered FULL when the TOTAL number of the entries in ALL Stakes for that day reach 35. |
Entries Close: Tuesday, April 25, 2023 at 11:59 P.M. Eastern Time(ET) |
WELCOME STATEMENT |
The Maryland Sporting Dog Association (MSDA) is pleased to welcome you to our 2023 annual Spring AKC Hunting Tests for Spaniels. |
CLUB OFFICERS | |
President: Steven Roth Vice-President: Richard Jackson Secretary: Pamela DeSmidt Treasurer: Gary Seibel |
EVENT COMMITTEE | |||||||||||||
Event Chairman Steve Surprenant 5 Stevens Ct Rockville, MD 20850 Surprenant@mdsportingdog.org |
Event Secretary Betsy Harringer 10310 Greenacres Dr Silver Spring, MD 20903 301-613-2119 flushing@mdsportingdog.org |
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BIRDS |
Chukar will be used in all hunts. |
PRIZES |
Dogs that pass their test will receive an AKC "Qualifying Score" rosette; dogs that earn a new title will receive an MSDA title rosette. |
ADDITIONAL EVENT INFORMATION |
Brian Schmidt is the Gun Captain for this event. PLEASE DO NOT CONTACT THE OWNER OF REBEL RIDGE FARMS directly about this event, accommodations, restaurants or anything else. Junior Handlers are welcome and may run a dog at a discounted rate of $40. A refund will be made at the time of the event. Junior Handlers must register with the AKC. To obtain a Junior Handler number go to: https://s3.amazonaws.com/cdn-origin-etr.akc.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/13075222/Junior-Handler-Number-Request-E-2021.pdf To complete the AKC Junior Handler Certification form go to: https://s3.amazonaws.com/cdn-origin-etr.akc.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/11130731/JR-Certification-Form-editable.pdf EVENT EMERGENCY AND VETERINARIAN INFORMATION |
DRAWINGS/RUNNING ORDER |
Drawings will take place at Huntsecretary.com 8:00 AM ET on 4/26/2023. The Running Order will be electronically randomized and adjusted slightly to accommodate handlers running multiple dogs.
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SCRATCHES |
Scratches prior to closing date will be refunded by HuntSecretary.com. |
After the closing date, all scratches will be handled based on the Club Scratch Policy specified below. |
Club Scratch Policy |
Entry fees paid for a bitch withdrawn because of coming in season or for a dog withdrawn because of an injury or illness, or for a dog which dies, shall be refunded in full by MSDA. A veterinary certificate is required for all refunds. Requests and documents must be presented prior to the test. There will be no refunds for "no shows". |
EVENT WAITLIST POLICY (After the close) |
Wait-listed dogs BEFORE the closing date will be added across all stake levels (For Example: a senior hunter scratch could result in a dog being added to the master level test). After the closing date, the wait list will utilized based on the Club's Wait-list policy below. |
Club Waitlist Policy |
The wait list will be utilized. Upon a scratch, dogs will be added across all test levels (For Example: a senior hunter scratch could result in a dog being added to the master level test).
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ACCOMMODATIONS |
Accommodations in alphabetical order: |
LUNCH INFORMATION |
Lunch will be provided both days. Lunch on Saturday will be homemade courtesy of Theresa Schroeder and Betsy Surprenant. Sunday will be subs or sandwches. |
TAILGATE INFORMATION |
There will be a tailgate Saturday after the test. Ken Harringer has accepted our invitation to be the lead bartender; there will be a variety of specialty drinks, including the infamous "Dirty Clumber", as well as beer, wine and finger food. |
Event LOCATION / MAP / DIRECTIONS |
Rebel Ridge Farms ![]() The entrance to Rebel Ridge Farms is located at 295 Woods Rd, Elkton, MD 21921. The GPS coordinates are: 39°33'13.4"N 75°47'16.3"W |
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AKC Rules, Regulations, Policies and
Guidelines are available on the American Kennel Club website: www.akc.org AGREEMENT I certify that I am the actual owner of the dog, or that I am the duly authorized agent of the actual owner whose name I have entered above. In consideration of the acceptance of this entry, I (we) agree to abide by the rules and regulations of The American Kennel Club in effect at the time of this event, and any additional rules and regulations appearing in the premium list of this event and entry form and any decision made in accord with them. I (we) agree that the club holding this event has the right to refuse this entry for cause which the club shall deem sufficient. I (we) certify and represent that the dog entered is not a hazard to persons or other dogs. In consideration of the acceptance of this entry and of the holding of this event and of the opportunity to have the dog judged and to win prizes, ribbons, or trophies, I (we) agree to hold the AKC, the event-giving club, their members, directors, governors, officers, agents, superintendents or event secretary and the owner and/or lessor of the premises and any provider of services that are necessary to hold this event and any employees or volunteers of the aforementioned parties, and any AKC approved judge, judging at this event, harmless 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 act of this dog while in or about the event premises or grounds or near any entrance thereto, and I (we) personally assume all responsibility and liability for any such claim; and I (we) further agree to hold the aforementioned parties harmless from any claim for loss, injury or damage to this dog. Additionally, I (we) hereby assume the sole responsibility for and agree to indemnify, defend and save the aforementioned parties harmless from any and all loss and expense (including legal fees) by reason of the liability imposed by law upon any of the aforementioned parties for damage because of bodily injuries, including death at any time resulting therefrom, sustained by any person or persons, including myself (ourselves), or on account of damage to property, arising out of or in consequence of my (our) participation in this event, however such, injuries, death or property damage may be caused, and whether or not the same may have been caused or may be alleged to have been caused by the negligence of the aforementioned parties or any of their employees, agents, or any other person. I (we) agree that the determination of whether the injury is serious shall be made by the event veterinarian and is binding on me (us). I (WE) AGREE THAT ANY CAUSE OF ACTION, CONTROVERSY OR CLAIM ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO THE ENTRY, EXHIBITION OR ATTENDANCE AT THE EVENT BETWEEN THE AKC AND THE EVENT-GIVING CLUB (UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED IN THIS PREMIUM LIST) AND MYSELF (OURSELVES) OR AS TO THE CONSTRUCTION, INTERPRETATION AND EFFECT OF THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE SETTLED BY ARBITRATION PURSUANT TO THE APPLICABLE RULES OF THE AMERICAN ARBITRATION ASSOCIATION. HOWEVER, PRIOR TO ARBITRATION ALL APPLICABLE AKC BYLAWS, RULES, REGULATIONS AND PROCEDURES MUST FIRST BE FOLLOWED AS SET FORTH IN THE AKC CHARTER AND BYLAWS, RULES, REGULATIONS, PUBLISHED POLICIES AND GUIDELINES. |
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Hunt Sec LLC 708 CR 3140 Crockett, TX 75835 |
** Please note: All Mailed entries will be
opened randomly the morning after an event opens (for everyone). |