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**SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT – THIS EVENT HAS BEEN rescheduled**

2020 MAI - Corning, ca

2020 MAI Event Info  --  DATES: April 18-25, 2021 

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**SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT – THIS EVENT HAS BEEN rescheduled**

>> See More Details on the MARC Website regarding the rescheduling of this event and the special circumstances <<

2020 MAI Event information

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WHERE: Corning, CA – The fourth annual MAI will be held on properties in the vicinity of Corning, California.

WHEN: The event has been rescheduled to begin on Sunday, April 18, 2021 and wrap up by Sunday, April 25, 2021
​                  (Saturday April 17, 2021 will be the event meetings)

ENTRY FEE: TBA

DURATION: As stated in our By-laws the Invitational is scheduled to run in one week – Sunday to Sunday. Flights will be kept small enough to allow for a full 6 series within that time frame.  

**NOTE: Dogs qualifying for the 2021 Invitational during the period of March 1, 2020 through February 28, 2021 are also qualified to enter the rescheduled 2020 Invitational in Corning, CA. AND, dogs qualifying for the 2020 Invitational during the period of March 1, 2019 through February 29, 2020 are also qualified to enter the 2021 Invitational in Emporia, VA.

MASTER NATIONAL QUALIFIERS: Any dog passing the 2019 MN or MAI handled by an Amateur in all series and in all qualifying tests will receive credit for 2 passes toward the 2020 MAI qualification. MNH dogs handled by an Amateur in at least 3 MN events and qualifying for those events, are qualified by rule. 

ENTRIES: Entries will be handled by Entry Express. The event is open to amateur handled dogs that have met the qualifying requirements as stipulated by the Master Amateur Retriever Club, Inc. 

      Entries Open: TBA
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      Entries Close: TBA

JUDGES:  
West Central Region
    Jeff Bundy

Western Region
    Patty Polish

Eastern Region
    Ron Reed

Central Region
    Rich Ellis

MASTER AMATEUR RETRIEVER CLUB
OFFICERS AND BOARD OF DIRECTORS

PRESIDENT:
Bob Swift
    [email protected]
    Amherst, VA

EAST REGION:
Larry Blasbalg, Vice President
    [email protected]
    Narragansett, RI

Megan Baker, Director
    [email protected]
    York Springs, PA

CENTRAL REGION:
Jace Tramontin, Vice President
    [email protected]
    Iron, MN

Gordon Schlichting, Director
    [email protected]
    Cold Spring, MN

WEST CENTRAL REGION:
Dave Christianson, Vice President
    [email protected]
    Bellville, TX

Charles Pugh, Director
    [email protected]
    Scurry, TX

WEST REGION:    
Laura Judd, Vice President
    [email protected]
    Sebastopol, CA

Ted de Looze, Director
    [email protected]
    Portland, OR

SECRETARY/TREASURER:
Dave Kress
    [email protected]
    Demopolis, AL

COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR:    
Stacy Ritchie
    [email protected]
    Tulsa, OK

SPONSORSHIP LIAISON:
Susan Bell
    [email protected]
    Woodinville, VA

HUNT TEST COMMITTEE:
Committee Chairpersons:
        Laura Judd, Chair

President:    Bob Swift
Hunting Test Secretary:     Macy Swift
Treasurer:     Dave Kress

Test Committee:
        Dave Christianson
        Bob Swift
        Larry Blasbalg
        Jace Tramontin
        Dave Kress
        Macy Swift

Gun Captain:    TBA
Traffic:    TBA
Bird steward:    TBA
Equipment:    TBA
Grounds:    TBA
Emergency Coordinator:    Ted de Looze – (503) 720-3931
Hospitality:   Frances Harvey
Qualifications:    Tina Styan – Retriever News
Official Reporter:    Retriever News – (262) 278-4201
Official Photographer:    Rick Saal, PhidoPhoto

Emergency Information:    
    Emergency Police, Fire and Ambulance 911

HEADQUARTER HOTEL
    Inn at Rolling Hills
    2645 Everett Freeman Way
    Corning, CA 96021
    (530) 528-3500

NOTE - When making your reservation, advise that you are coming to the Master Amateur Invitational. We have a block of rooms reserved until about March 1st at a special rate. Any rooms not reserved by then will be opened back up to the general public, and group rates will no longer apply. Any ques-tions or concerns contact Travis Beal, Front desk supervisor at (530) 824-8300.

SCHEDULE of MEETINGS and social activities:
This is a tentative schedule. Watch for schedule updates here and on the MARC Facebook page.

Schedule:
Friday, APRIL 16, 2021
      Charter Reception – Location and Time TBD

Saturday, APRIL 17, 2021
    All events will be held at the Inn at Rolling Hills, Corning, CA, unless otherwise advised. 
        12:00 pm – Mandatory Bitch Check - Location TBD.  MARC Merchandise store opens!
        12:00 pm - 3:00 pm  Handlers Check-in and Registration.
        3:00 pm - Mandatory Handlers meeting
        4:00 pm    Master Amateur Retriever Club Annual Meeting   
         **At the conclusion of the Annual Meeting you are invited to a
         Cocktail Welcome Party

Sunday, APRIL 18, 2021
        7:30 am    Introductions (Test Grounds)
        7:45 am    Test Dogs
        8:00 am    TEST BEGINS – First Running Dog

MONDAY, APRIL 19, 2021
        Time TBA    Dinner hosted by Marin Retriever Club (Host Club)

TUESDAY, APRIL 20, 2021
        Time TBA    Workers’ Party


Scratch Policy:
Entry fee(s) for scratches will be refunded in full for a bitch in season 
prior to and during the running of the Invitational, and with appropriate veterinarian certificate for sick or injured dog or extenuating circumstances approved by the Hunt Test Committee.

Running Order:
The draw will be conducted by Entry Express. The first running 
dog number will be determined at approximately 3:30 pm, during the handlers’ meeting Saturday, April 17, 2021, the day before the Invitational starts.

Birds:  Ducks and or pheasants will be used.

FOOD:  There will be food services on the grounds serving breakfast and lunch daily, until approximately 2 pm. There are also numerous fast food restaurants in Corning, one mile north of the grounds. 

Training Birds:
TBA

*Please note – due to infectious disease, no outside birds are allowed on Brad Henman’s property at any time. Please respect this policy when planning your trip..

Training Areas:
TBA

PRIZES:
Event Pin – Awarded to each participant
AKC Rosette – Awarded to all Qualifiers
Goose Band – Awarded to all Qualifiers
Master Amateur Invitational Trophy – Awarded to all Qualifiers

ACCOMODATIONS:
Airports: 
Sacramento Int’l Airport (approx. 90 minutes from grounds) 
6900 Airport Blvd., Sacramento, CA Phone  (916) 929-5411

Redding Municipal Airport
6751 Woodrum Cir., # 200, Redding, CA Phone (530) 224-4320

HOTELS
Other Accommodations in the Corning area:

Inn at Rolling Hills
2645 Everett Freeman Way, Corning  –  (530) 528-3500 

The Lodge at Rolling Hills (Upstairs at the Casino)
2645 Everett Freemany Way, Corning  –  (530) 528-3500

Best Western Plus Corning Inn
910 Hwy 99, Corning  –  (530) 824-5200

Holiday Inn Express
3350 Sunrise Way, Corning   –  (530) 824-6400

Super 8 by Wyndam
2165 Solano St., Corning  –  (530) 387-5925

These are just a few of the many hotels located in the immediate area of the grounds.

RV PARKS in the Butte area:
Rolling Hills RV Park
2645 Everett Freeman Way, Corning  –  (530) 528-3586

Heritage RV Park
975 Hwy 99, Corning  –  (530) 824-6130

Corning RV Park
4720 Barham, Corning  –  (530) 824-2200

Woodson Bridge RV Park
25433 South Ave., Corning  –  530) 839-2151
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PLEASE NOTE:
NO CAMPING WILL BE ALLOWED ON THE GROUNDS OF THE INVITATIONAL. (Except MARC members directly involved in hosting the event)
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