2026 NARC – Junction city/creswell, or |
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2026 NARC Event Info Dates: Sat., June 13 – 20, 2026 (see below)
2026 NARC Qualifiers (see below) 2026 NARC Running Order 2026 NARC Callbacks 2026 NARC Winner and Finalists Blog, Catalog and Training Grounds Directory Links below |
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2026 Training Birds
Order Form Click Here for Order Form For Questions: Call or text: 208-454-8282 or email: [email protected] |
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Qualification Requirements: A 1st place carrying five Championship points plus two additional Championship points in Amateur and Owner-Handler All Age Stakes and in Open, Limited, Restricted, and Special All-Age Stakes when handled by an Amateur in AKC Member or Licensed Trials. Winners of the previous year’s National Amateur Championship Stake and the Canadian National Amateur Stake are automatic qualifiers. The winners of the National Championship Stake and Canadian National Championship earn automatic qualification when handled solely by an Amateur in said Nationals.
If you see any errors on this list, please contact us 262-278-4201 or [email protected] Qualification period is June 22, 2025 - June 12, 2026 |
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DATES: Saturday June 13 – Saturday June 20, 2026
LOCATION: Properties in or near Creswell/Junction City, Oregon Trial Grounds (nearby) 27390 High Pass Road, Junction City, OR 97448 JUDGES: Eastern Time Zone – Phil Heye Atlantic Time Zone – Jerry Younglove Western Time Zone – Don Fregelette ENTRY FEE: $400 ENTRY SERVICE: www.EntryExpress.net 2026 NATIONAL AMATEUR DEDICATION: Chester and Charlene Koeth Julie Cole HEADQUARTERS HOTEL: Comfort Inn & Suites Creswell 247 Melton Rd, Creswell, OR 97426 541-895-4025 https://www.choicehotels.com/oregon/creswell/comfort-inn-hotels/or203 |
ENTRIES: Enter online at: www.entryexpress.net or mail* entries and make checks payable to Entry Express, LLC.
Mailing address for entries: Entry Express, LLC P.O. Box 743 Charleston, AR 72933 UPS and FedEx shipping: Entry Express, LLC 16121 Hwy 217 Charleston, AR 72933 *Mailed entries MUST include the $6.85 Administrative Fee per entry. Administrative Fee of $6.85 for ONLINE entries also. ENTRIES CLOSE: Online entries close: Monday, June 1, 2026, at 11:59 pm CT. For those who qualify after that date, enter by contacting Kyle Broussard via cell phone: 901-463-0718 by 11:00 am CT Monday, June 8, 2026. |
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PRESIDENT: Sonya Harrigfeld-Jackson 27390 High Pass Road Junction City, OR 97448 209-606-9494 [email protected] 1st VICE PRESIDENT: Joel Harris PO Box 361 Yampa, CO 80483 970-376-4043 [email protected] 2nd VICE PRESIDENT: Mitch Brown PO Box 374 Boston, GA 31626 229-200-2999 [email protected] 3rd VICE PRESIDENT: Paul Hanson 1269 2nd Street North, Suite 100 Sauk Rapids, MN 56379 320-493-6055 [email protected] SECRETARY/TREASURER: Kyle Broussard 10471 Collierville Road Collierville, TN 38017 901-463-0718 [email protected] FIELD TRIAL COMMITTEE: FIELD TRIAL CHAIRMAN: Mike Griffin, Chair 858-204-2772, [email protected] Heather Pfluger, Co-Chair 214-642-0382, h[email protected] Members: Bente Kongsore, Richard Anderson, Ted Jonat, Sonya Harrigfeld-Jackson, Joel Harris, Mitch Brown, Paul Hanson, Kyle Broussard MARSHALS: Bente Kongsore, Chief Marshal 541-735-1358, [email protected] Richard Anderson, Co-Marshal Ted Jonat, Co-Marshal 209-487-4980 Toni Bamford, Marshals Coordinator 541-505-4511, [email protected] HOSTESSES: Charlene Koeth, Chair 818-497-5237 Randi Johannis, Co-Chair 541-941-0105 Amy Carter, Co-Chair CORPORATE SPONSOR LIAISONS: Gwen Jones 662-429-4762 [email protected] MERCHANDISE: Merchandise, hats, and handler jackets may be purchased at trial |
BIRD STEWARDS: Darin Quigley - Chair 530-925-6805, [email protected] Kerry Lavin, Co-Chair 530-356-6314, [email protected] GROUNDS: Dave Rowan, Chair 209-743-5996, [email protected] TRAFFIC: Dan Doyle, Chair 541-221-2261, [email protected] Alan Madsen, Co-Chair 801-641-2235, [email protected] GUNS: Bob Scurria, Captain 925-683-2885, [email protected] Karen Pingatore, Co-Captain 530-624-7937, [email protected] BIRD THROWERS: Joel Bodeman, Chair 509-899-9178, [email protected] Chester Koeth, Co-Chair 818-903-2935, [email protected] SPECIAL COMMITTEE: Julie Cole 530-701-7850, [email protected] Kirk Naisbitt 775-742-4382, [email protected] OFFICIAL REPORTERS: Retriever News Sara Sommerfeld, [email protected] Melinda Gustavson, melinda@theretrievernews.com TRAINING BOOK/AD SALES: TBD – Ads Paula Elmes – Design/Setup 907-378-5218 RAFFLE COMMITTEE: TBD PHOTOGRAPHER: Mark Atwater UpClose Photography, 229-220-9333 [email protected] QUALIFICATIONS: Retriever News – [email protected] OFFICIAL ANNOUNCER: Ed Nesselroad 406-370-7400, [email protected] LOCAL EMERGENCY VETERINARIAN: OFFICIAL VETERINARIAN: Dr. Love, Dr. J ARTIST/SET-UP: Cindy Huff 208-961-4113, [email protected] EMERGENCY COORDINATOR: Mike Griffin 858-204-2772, [email protected] |
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FOOD:
Food truck will be available during the trial EMERGENCY: 911 Ambulance Service, Fire and Police HOSPITAL: Peace Health Sacred Heart Medical Center River Bend 3333 RiverBend Drive Springfield, Oregon 97477 541-222-7300 EMERGENCY VETS: Willvet South 444 B Street, Eugene, OR 541-838-0577 Willamette Veterinary Hospital 1562 SW 3rd Street Corvallis, OR 541-753-2223 |
TRAINING BIRDS:
NORTHWEST GAMEBIRDS 208-454-8282 BITCH CHECK: Friday, June 12 after general meeting Lane Events Center, performed by Dr. Sarah Giambuzzi. SCRATCH POLICY: Entry Fees will be refunded in full for a bitch coming into season prior to and during the trial. A full refund will be given for a sick or injured dog with a veterinarian’s certificate. The Field Trial Committee must approve extenuating circumstances before a refund will be given. Contact Kyle: 901-463-0718 |
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Friday, June 12, 2026
Meetings/Handler Registration Day: Location: Lane Events Center, 796 West 13th Ave., Eugene, OR 97402 8:00 am NARC Officers Meeting 9 am - 2 pm Handler Registration and Check-in, Handler Packets and Merchandise (hats and handler jackets available) 11:00 am Field Trial Committee and Judges Meeting - 1:00 pm Vet Seminar - 2:00 pm Retriever Advisory Committee Meeting - 3:00 pm NARC Annual Meeting Bitch Check – Immediately following the annual meeting LRC Confirmation Certificate – Immediately following the annual meeting 4:00 pm Any Additional Committee Meetings – (at the conclusion of the Annual Meeting) 4:00 pm – Social Hour Party Immediately following the general meeting Casual attire is acceptable – Cocktails and Appetizers will be available |
Monday, June 15, 2026
Double Header Winners’ Party: 6:00 pm – Location: Raven Grill House 160 W 6th Ave., Junction City, OR 97448 Tuesday, June 16, 2026 Workers’ Party: 6:30 pm – Location: Lane Events Center 796 West 13th Ave., Eugene, OR 97402 Saturday, June 20, 2026 At Conclusion of the 10th Series Winner’s Party Location: Round-Up Tavern 13 N. Front St., Creswell, OR 97426 |
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HEADQUARTERS:
Comfort Inn & Suites Creswell 247 Melton Rd, Creswell, OR 97426 541-895-4025 https://www.choicehotels.com/oregon/creswell/comfort-inn-hotels/or203 Additional Hotels: Rodeway Inn – Willamette River 345 NW 2nd St, Corvallis, OR 97330 541-752-9601 Code: Sonya CAMPGROUNDS: Richardson Park Campground 25950 Richardson Park Rd, Junction City, OR 97448 Kountry Village 93590 OR-99, Junction City, OR 97448 Albany / Corvallis KOA Journey 33775 Oakville Rd SW, Albany, OR 97321 |
RENTAL CARS:
Hertz: 800-654-3131 National: 800-227-7368 See You in Oregon for the 69th Annual National Amateur Retriever Championship! |