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2015 NRC Event Information  —–  Corning, California – November 8-14, 2015

2015 NRC Qualifiers (see below)

2015 NRC Event Information (see below)

2015 NRC Callbacks

2015 NRC Training Grounds Booklet

2015 NRC Event information

Date: Sunday, November 8 – Saturday, November 14, 2015

Location: Corning, California
Clear Creek Sports Club. Directions to the field trial grounds and/or caravans will be posted from the headquarters each day of the trial.

Entry Fee: $400.00

Entries: Enter online at: www.entryexpress.net or mail entries and make checks payable to:

Entry Express, LLC
115 Greenwood Street
Charleston, AR 72933

Mailed entries must include the $15.00 Administrative Fee per entry.
Administrative Fee of $15.00 for ONLINE entries.

Closing Date: Online entries close Monday, October 26, 2015 at 11:59 pm CT. Those who qualify October 30 - November 1, 2015  must call Tina Styan (Office: 262-278-4201 or cell: 414-405-7833) or Dave Opseth (540-272-2649) by noon CT  Monday, November 2, 2015 with their entry.
 
Scratch Policy: Entry fees for the scratches will be refunded in full for a bitch in season prior to and during the running of the trial, appropriate veterinarian certificate for sick or injured dog or extenuating circumstances approved by the Field Trial Committee.
 
Running Order: The draw will be conducted by Entry Express  service and the first running dog will be determined at approximately 2:00 pm, during the annual meeting Saturday, November 7th, the day before the event starts.

Judges:
Eastern Time Zone          Randy Whittaker
Central Time Zone           Laura Parrott
Mountain Time Zone      Wayne Bleazard
 
Headquarters:
The Inn at Rolling Hills Casino 
2645 Everett Freeman Way, Corning, CA
The Lodge at Rolling Hills Casino                                                                                             
2665 Everett Freeman Way, Corning, CA

Schedule of Meetings and Social Activities:

Saturday, November 7th at the Field Trial Headquarters (The Inn)
                      8:00 am               NRC Board of Directors and Field Trial Committee
                      11:00 am             Hostess Committee

Meetings Saturday, November 7th at the Corning Union High School                       
                    1:00 pm     Retriever Advisory Committee 
                    2:00 pm     NRC Annual Meeting 

Committee Chairpersons and Members Meeting and Bitch Check will be at the conclusion of the NRC Annual Meeting.

Directions:
Directions to the field trial grounds and/or caravans will be posted from the headquarters each day of the trial.

NRC Cocktail Party: 
Saturday, November 7th at 6:00 pm at the Rolling Hills Casino, Cocktail attire for the ladies and ties for the gentlemen.
 
Workers Party: 
Wednesday, November 11th - 6:00 pm at the Clear Creek Sportsman Club near the clubhouse in the tent.
 
Other Accommodations:

Headquarters:                                                                                                                
The Inn at Rolling Hills Casino,                                                                
2645 Everett Freeman Way, Corning, CA.                                   
(530) 528-3500
 $89.00 plus tax, pet charge $10.00 per night per dog
       
The Lodge at Rolling Hills Casino                                                                             
2665 Everett Freeman Way, Corning, CA                                                                         
(530) 528-3500                                                                                                                
$89.00plus tax

Motels:              
Best Western Plus
910 Hwy 99 W
Corning CA. 96021
(530) 824-5200
Dog friendly no pet fee

Super 8
2165 Solano St.,
Corning CA. 96021
(530) 824-2468     
Dog friendly $10/night

Holiday Inn Express & Suites
3350 Sunrise Way,
Corning, CA. 96021
(530) 824-6400
Dog friendly $20-2 dogs for 3 nights


Campgrounds:
Rolling Hills Casino RV Park                                                                                                                                       
2645 Everett Freeman Way                                                                                                                                   
Corning, CA. 96021                                                                                                                                                         
(530) 528-3500 Full Hook-up, $28/night

Heritage RV Park                                                                                                                                                            
975 Hwy 99 West                                                                                                                                                     
Corning, CA 96021                                                                                                                                                           
(530) 824-6130   www.heritagervconing.com

Woodson Bridge RV Park                                                                                                                             
25433 South Ave.                                                                                                                                                             
Corning, CA. 96021                                                                                                                                                        
(530) 839-2151   www.woodbridgervpark.com    
                                                                                                                   
Airports:
Sacramento airport is approximately 2 hours away. Oakland, San Jose and San Francisco airports are all approximately 4-5 hrs away. Car rental is available at all the airports

Food:
There will be food services available on the grounds each day.

COURSES AND BIRDS:  Ducks and Pheasants
Training Birds:
Ducks and pheasants:  Ducks are $12.75, Rooster pheasants $13.00, and hen pheasant $12.00
Clear Creek Sports Club
Brad Henman
(530) 520-9464 
Email: [email protected]

Birds shall be ordered before October 24, paid in advance. Special arrangements need to be made for birds before November 2nd or after November 8th. Late qualifiers call ASAP to order. Payment in full will be required with your order and birds not picked up will result in a forfeiture of the payment.

Training:
Training areas will be available and will be allocated each day by lottery drawing starting Monday, November 2nd thru Friday, November 6th. The drawing will take place at The Inn at 5:30 pm each evening.  Please take note that any dog that is qualified for the NRC will not be allowed to train on any of the grounds used for the trial within 30 days prior to the start of the trial. Any violations will be subject to disqualification.

NRC Officers:
Gary Zellner
NRC President
Scio, OR 97374
(503) 931-0966
[email protected]

Steve Karr
NRC Vice President
Dickinson, TX 77539
(214) 681-0570
[email protected]

Tommy Parrish
NRC Board Member
208 Young Drive
Clinton, SC 29325
(864) 833-0469
[email protected]

Mitch Patterson
NRC Board Member
17W775 Stone
Addison, IL 60101
(630) 941-0678
[email protected]

David Opseth
Secretary/Treasurer
Etlan, VA 22719
(540) 272-2649
[email protected]

Event Committee:
Julie Cole – Chairman
7611 South Township, Yuba City, CA 95993 
[email protected]
(530) 701-7850

Chris Hatch– Co-Chair

Dave Opseth - Secretary
[email protected]

Rob Reuter
Steve Karr
Tommy Parrish
Mitch Patterson
Gary Zellner

Honorary Chairman:  Bill Kolstad

Chairman’s Special Committee:
Gary Alhgren
Lorna Kolstad
Andy Kahn 

Marshals:
Rob Reuter - Chief Marshal
Gary Zellner - Co-Chief Marshal

Bird Throwers:
Ole Jackson - Committee Chair
Jim Cope - Co-Chair

Acquisitions:
Tammy Zahornnacky - Committee Chair
Fred Warf - Co-Chair

Game Stewards:
Michael Moore - Committee Chair 
Lynn Moore - Co-Chair                                                                            
Gale Mettenbrink - Co-Chair

Gunners:
Ron Foley - Committee Chair
Dan Partington - Co-Chair

Merchandise:
Karen Young - Chair
 
Official Reporter:
Retriever News
 
Traffic:
Luann Pleasant - Committee Chair
Christine Gaither - Co-Chair

Grounds:
Josh Conrad - Committee Chair
Kirk Naisbitt - Co-Chair
                  
Hostess:
Ginger Cope - Co-Chair
Sonya Harrigfeld - Co-Chair

Corporate Sponsor Liaison:
Gwen Jones
 
Official Announcer:
Dean Ellis
 
Official Photographer:
Mark L. Atwater - UpClose Photo
Donalsonville, GA
 
Artist:
Missy Bell

Qualifications:
Tina Styan, Managing Editor
Retriever News - (262) 278-4201
 
Emergency Coordinator:
Steve Kompf (415) 302-0690

Emergency Information:
Ambulance Service:     911
Police Department:   911

Fire:  Corning Fire Department - 911
 
Official Veterinarian:
Dr Sutfin Cottonwood small animal clinic
20633 Gas Point Rd
Cottonwood CA 9602
(530) 347-3706
                                                                                                          
RED Bluff Veterinary Clinic
445 Luther Road
Red Bluff CA 96080
(530) 527-1886                                                                 

Valley Oak Veterinary Center
2480 Martine Luther King Jr Pkwy
Chico, CA 95928
(530) 342-7387
OPEN 24 HOURS A DAY
OPEN  7 DAYS AWEEK
                                                        
Prizes:
Club Pin - Awarded to each contestant
Standard AKC Rosette - Awarded to Winner (National Retriever Champion of 2015) and all Finalists
Gold Club Pin - Awarded to Winner of National Championship Stake
National Retriever Championship Trophy - An award of the National Retriever Club to the owner of the winner.
National Retriever Championship Challenge Trophy - An award of the National Retriever Club to remain in the possession of the owner until the next running of the National Championship Stake the following year.
The Professional Handlers' Trophy - An award of the National Retriever Club to the handler of the winner, if a professional, to remain in the possession of the handler of the winner until the next running of the National Championship Stake if handled by a professional.  The handler also receives a replica of this trophy.

2015 NRC Qualifiers

Qualification Requirements: A 1st place carrying five Championship points plus two additional Championship points in Open, Limited, Special, or Restricted All-Age Stakes in AKC Member or Licensed Trials in the current qualification year (within the year preceding the National Championship Stake). Winners of the previous year's National Championship, current year's Canadian National, current year's National Amateur, and the current year's Canadian National Amateur Championship Stake are automatic qualifiers.

If you see any errors on this list, please contact us 262-278-4201 or [email protected]

Updated 11/2/15 - through week 44 (October 30 - November 1, 2015)

1. NFC-AFC Robbers' Stray Bullet, "Bullet", LM, Marion Stroud-Swingle, Elverson, PA
2. FC-AFC Nightwinds Desert Deacon, "Mel", LM, Alan Madsen, Salt Lake City, UT
3. FC Sweetie's Easy Rider, "Ford", LM, Pete Panarites, Northport, NY
4. FC-AFC-CNFC-CNAFC Nightwings Marsh Leader, "Guide", LM, Marion Stroud-Swingle, Elverson, PA
5. NFC-AFC Seaside's Pelican Pete, "Pete", LM, Robert Zylla, St Cloud, MN
6. FC Dogwoods Fear Factor, "Boo", LM, Steve Penny, Willis, TX
7. FC Low Tides Pounder, "Lb.", LM, John Lash, Elizabeth, PA
8. FC-AFC Watermark's The Black Pearl, "Freedom", LF, Cal Cadmus, Davis, CA
9. FC Baypoint's Shades Of Bleu, "Magic", LM, Ken Lee, Puyallup, WA
10. FC-AFC Fresh Squeezed Juice, "Juice", LM, Suzanne Medford, Memphis, TN
11. FC-AFC Hockley Creek's Big Hitter, "Manny", LM, Robby Bickley, Keller, TX
12. FC Cajun Country Crystal, "Crystal", LF, Michael Robicheaux, Breaux Bridge, LA
13. FC-AFC Indi Go Girl, "Indy", LF, Darlene Houlihan, Greer, SC
14. FC NTK's Rock Me On The Water, "Jackson", LM, Deborah Stukey, Buckhead, GA
15. FC Road Warriors Dieter Brock, "Deets", LM, Penny Youngblood, Aubrey, TX
16. FC-AFC Tru's Little Cruiser, "Cruise", LM, Corrie Elmes, Dickinson, ND
17. FC-AFC Lake Countrys Mac Tiger, "Bullet", LM, Alvin Hatcher, Huntingtown, MD
18. FC FWR's Wood River's Highest Summit, "Denali", LF, Marc Wells, Manitou, KY
19. FC Landover's Joy, "Joy", LF, Susie Purtell, West Bend, WI
20. Hirollers Call Me Little Ms Independence, "Princess", LF, Robert Heise, Rochester, MN
21. FC-AFC Mercy Mercy Mercy Me, "Mercy", LF, John Stracka, Verona, WI
22. Moonstones Melody, "Jones", LM, Florence Sloane, San Diego, CA
23. FC-AFC Roux's Blackthorn Banshee, "Alli", LF, Ellen McNeill, Warren, OR
24. Creek Robbers Black Powder Mag, "Maggie", LF, Ben Echevarria, Eagle, ID
25. FC-AFC Fenway's Triple Crown, "Yaz", LM, Stephen O'Connell, Tallahassee, FL
26. FC-AFC In The Hunt Farm's Executive Sweet, "Sweet", LF, Thomas Bogusky, St Paul, MO
27. FC-AFC Tucquan's Ode To Sweetness, "Payton", LM, Samantha Thompson, Stroudsburg, PA
28. FC-AFC B Bumble, "Stinger", LM, Fred Kampo, Oshkosh, WI
29. FC Watermark's Power Punch, "Buddy", LM, Glenda Brown, Santa Barbara, CA
30. FC-AFC Bayou-Star Beyond Independent, "Tia", LF, Suzan Caire, Anderson, TX
31. FC-AFC Patton's Natural Born World Shaker, "Luke", LM, Kathleen Folsom, Thomasville, GA
32. FC-AFC Windy City's Mighty Mouse, "Mickey", LM, Charles Hines, Hinsdale, IL
33. FC Castlebay Abe's Cranberry Run, "Abe", LM, Lynn Budd, Vincentown, NJ
34. FC See Jane Run For Blue, "Jane", LF, Tommy Parrish, Clinton, SC
35. NAFC-FC Hardscrabble Roxie McBunn, "Roxie", LF, William Benson, Northfield, IL
36. FC-AFC Spirit Of Denali-Genet, "Genet", LF, William Barstow, Anchorage, AK
37. FC-AFC-CNFC-CNAFC  L And L  Just A Gigolo, "Deuce", LM, Howard Simson & Lise Langlois, Bradford, ON
38. FC-AFC Parriette's Abby Gale, "Abby", LF, David Zalunardo, Powell Butte, OR
39. FC-AFC Bob And Ed's Excellent Adventure, "Chef", LM, Ed Krueger, Elkton, SD
40. Making The Grade, "Mako", LM, Dan Coleman, Nine Mile Falls, WA
41. FC Wetlands Way Out Willie, "Willie", LM, Elaine Brock, Roseburg, OR
42. Freeridin Miss Kitty, "Kitty", LF, Theodore Shih, Golden, CO
43. FC Ellie Of Redrock, "Ellie", LF, James McBee, Dillon, MT
44. FC-CFC-CAFC  Jazztime Cut To The Chase, "Chase", LM, Paul Hanson, Winona, MN
45. FC Magic Tricks Autumn Creek Tazz, "Tazz", LM, David Aul, Arlington Heights, IL
46. AFC Moxie Gunner, "Moxie", LF, Russ Hardy, North Pole, AK
47. AFC Leica Sabertooth, "Tiger", LM, Terry Rotschafer & Penny Youngblood, Worthington, MN
48. FC Maple Creek's Spirit Warrior, "Levi", LM, Warren & Susan Exo, Verona, WI
49. FC Hardscrabble's Seaside Shutterbug, "Bug", LF, Margaret & Mitchel Brown, Boston, GA
50. FC-AFC-CAFC Jaybar American Idol, "Reuben", LM, Jerry & Barbara Younglove, North Branch, MI
51. FC Shooter's Super Chief, "Buddy", LM, John & Anne Marshall, Addison, ME
52. FC Sundog's Maximum Pursuit, "Max", LM, Corrie & Paula Elmes, Dickinson, ND
53. FC Whitewater Klondike Franchise, "Ike", LM, Ronald Aronoff, Dallas, TX
54. FC-CFC Handjems Artful Dodger, "Dodger", LM, Judy Rasmuson & Alma Lally, Madison, FL
55. FC Back By Popular Demand, "Petey", LM, Anne Marshall, Addison, ME
56. FC-AFC JJ Of Red Rock, "JJ", LM, James McBee & Jim Lincoln, Dillon, MT
57. FC Castile Creeks Kingseeds Rebel Yell, "Billy", LM, Jill Finch, Sea Island, GA
58. FC LKY's Controlled Chaos, "Riot", LM, Diane & Brad Clow, Casper, WY
59. FC RMR Ebonstars Magic, "Emmy", LF, Frank Higgins, Richmond, TX
60. FC-AFC Watermark's BB Standing Ovation, "Bravo", LM, Robert Hanssen & Terry Rotschafer, Worthington, MN
61. FC Sorol Green River Indian Scout, "Carson", LM, Chuck Wheeler, Kirtland, NM
62. FC Vinwood's Million Dollar Baby, "Babe", LF, Milton & Sherry McClure, Shreveport, LA
63. FC-AFC Lanes Lets Get Ready To Rumble, "Ali", LM, Bobby Lane, Ponchatoula, LA
64. FC-AFC Midnight Shooter III, "Shooter", LM, Pat & Debi Nicholls, Sparks, NV
65. FC Swift Rivers No Problems, "Kenny", LM, Buck Shope & Tara Yohan, Orange, MA
66. FC-AFC Ruff Rivers Oasis On The Plains, "Colby", LF, Northrup Larson, Centerview, MO
67. FC-AFC Bayou Teche Eye On The Ball, "Slider", LM, Lauren Hays, Round Rock, TX
68. FC Truluck's Green Timber Mystique, "Teek", LM, Milton McClure, Shreveport, LA
69. FC-AFC Biggun's Wild Rose Warrior, "Rosie", LF, Alice Woodyard, Ronan, MT
70. FC-AFC Atlastastar, "Rinny", LF, Martha Blank, Bowling Green, MO
71. FC Mossy Oak's Fowl Language, "Naughty", LF, Lauraine Grevlos, Brandon, SD
72. BK Picasso, "Pic", GM, Robert Tosadori, Mckees Rocks, PA
73. FC-AFC Citori's No Holds Barred, "Free", LF, Marion Stroud-Swingle, Michael & Lynn Moore, Elverson, PA
74. FC-AFC Drake's Bay Parting Of The Sea, "Moses", LM, Bill & Judy Landau, Albany, GA
75. FC Racin' In The Rough, "Nitro", LM, David & Jenny Grasse, Annandale, NJ
76. FC-AFC Shelbie's Liberty Bell, "Libby", LF, Christopher & Shelbie Byers, & Charles Hines , Crown Point, IN
77. FC-AFC Tweed's Rough Rider, "Teddy", LM, Dennis Ebner & Richard Dallesasse, Mayville, WI
78. FC-AFC Maple Creek's Mattie Mae, "Mattie", LF, David & Kara McMahan, Lebanon, TN
79. FC Sureshot's Watt's Up, "Juice", LM, Amy Hunt & Jim Beck, Canistota, SD
80. FC-AFC Watermark's PF Coal-Fired And Cookin, "Coal", LM, Claudette Klein, St Louis, MO
81. FC Horsetooth's Center Ice, "Stanley", LM, Don & Kathy Fregelette, Erie, CO
82. FC-AFC Chopper's Rx To Win, "Windy", LF, Robert Crabb, Tacoma, WA
83. FC-AFC Candlewood's Skyrocket, "Sky", LF, Tommy Parrish, Clinton, SC
84. NFC Trumarc's Dot Come, "Dottie", LF, Keith Thompson, Kaufman, TX
85. FC 3 R's Carbon Calie, "Calie", LF, David Aul, Arlington Heights, IL
86. FC-AFC Good Idea's Outta Sight, "Stevie", LM, Ken & Brenda Neil, Jupiter, FL
87. NAFC-FC Texas Troubador, "Tubb", LM, Martha & John Russell, Jr., Gainesville, TX
88. FC Manny B Manny, "Manny", LM, Rich & Jodi Charrier, Nampa, ID
89. FC-AFC Dottie Ray's League Of Her Own, "Dottie", LF, Andrew Kahn, Roseburg, OR
90. FC-AFC Bay Blue's All American Girl, "Libby", LF, Martha & John Russell, Jr., Gainesville, TX
91. CNFC Battle River Perro, "Perro", LM, Bob & Deirdre Kozminski, Winnipeg, MB
92. Thunderstruck Like None Otter, "Otter", GM, Todd & Benita Otterness, Lowry, MN
93. FC-AFC Good Idea's Second Wind, "Vapor", LF, Ken & Brenda Neil, Jupiter, FL
94. FC Crow Rivers Lucky To The Max, "Lucky", LM, Roger Weller, Yankton, SD
95. AFC Fireweed's Poison Ivy, "Ivy", CF, Brett Crow & Sharon Walen, Boise, ID
96. NAFC-FC Dottie Ray's Ivy League, "Ivy", LF, Andrew Kahn, Roseburg, OR
97. FC Bluegoose's Morning Mist, "Rainey", LF, Mac & Lynne DuBose, Hillsborough, NC
98. FC Field Of Dreams Ranger's Jesse James, "Jesse", LM, Monte French, Midlothian, VA
99. AFC Wight's Goddess Of Victory, "Nike", LF, Tracy Wight, Nokesville, VA
100. FC Tuck N Roll II, "Tucker", LM, Gay Fruehling, Ketchum, ID
101. FC Trumarc's Gratuity, "Tippy", LF, Steve Mealman, San Antonio, TX
102. Lane's Thrilla N Manilla, "Frazier", LM, Michael Robicheaux, Breaux Bridge, LA
103. Lock Five's Got Her  Blue Genes On, "Baby", LF, Bill & Jamie Woodson, Lebanon, TN
104. FC-AFC Aksarben's Black Skyy, "Skyy", LM, Alice Woodyard, Ronan, MT
105. FC-AFC Cool Fuel, "Nitro", LM, Rich Pingatore, Chico, CA
106. FC-AFC Flyway's Long Tall Sally, "Sally", LF, Don & Helen Graves, Lake Almanor, CA
107. FC Rock River Benjamin, "Ben", LM, David Aul, Arlington Heights, IL
108. FC-AFC Ragin Eye Of The Storm, "Cane", LM, John Thomas & Bobby Davidson, Sanford, NC
109. FC Hyfly'n Turbo Jet, "Turbo", LM, Wendy Bicknell, Thomasville, GA
110. FC-AFC Keeno's Gizmo, "Gizmo", LM, Bruce & Betty Hall, Americus, GA
111. FC Delpond's Aunt Jemima, "Jemma", LF, Mark Menzies, Charlotte, NC
112. FC Midway Twin City Limits, "Leo", LM, Ron Root, Seth Kelly & John Glasgow, Sachse, TX