2016 NRC Event information
Date: Sunday, November 13 – Saturday, November 19, 2016
Location: Bonham, Texas
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 $4.50 Administrative Fee per entry.
Administrative Fee of $4.50 for ONLINE entries.
Closing Date: Online entries close Monday, October 31, 2016 at 11:59 pm CT. Those who qualify November 1 - November 6, 2016 must call Tina Styan (Office: 262-278-4201 or cell: 414-405-7833) or Dave Opseth (540-272-2649) by noon CT Monday, November 7, 2016 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 12th, the day before the event starts.
Judges:
Central Time Zone Ron Ainley
Eastern Time Zone Jeff Talley
Pacific Time Zone Rob Reuter
Headquarters:
The Holiday Inn Express
1101 GK Reddy Avenue
Bonham, TX 75418
Schedule of Meetings and Social Activities:
Saturday, November 12th
8:00 am NRC Board of Directors and Field Trial Committee (Fannin Cty Multipurpose Complex, 700 FM 87, Bonham, TX 75418)
Merchandise will be sold (Holiday Inn Express)
Hostess will give out Contestant's Packets (Holiday Inn Express)
1:00 pm Retriever Advisory Committee (Fannin County Multipurpose Complex)
2:00 pm NRC Annual Meeting (Fannin County Multipurpose Complex)
At the Conclusion - Bitch Check (Fannin County Multipurpose Complex)
At the Conclusion - All Committee Meetings (Fannin County Multipurpose Complex)
6:30 pm Cocktail Welcome Party (Fannin County Multipurpose Complex) -- Formal Attire
Sunday, November 13th
6:00 am Introductions (Trial Grounds)
6:30 am Test Dogs
Wednesday, November 16th
6:30 pm Worker's Party (Fannin County Multipurpose Complex)
Directions:
Directions to the field trial grounds and/or caravans will be posted from the headquarters each day of the trial.
Accomodations:
Headquarters:
The Holiday Inn Express
1101 GK Reddy Avenue
Bonham, TX 75418
(903) 486-6111
$79.95 plus tax, $25.00 pet charge per stay (non-refundable)
Bonham:
Americas Best Value Inn (Dog friendly)
1515 Old Ector Road
Bonham, TX 75418
(903) 583-3121
$52 + tax – 1 king
$58 + tax – 2 queens
$25 dog fee per stay non-refundable
Economy Inn (Dog friendly)
713 E. Sam Rayburn
Bonham, TX
(903) 583-2154
$45 + tax – 1 king
$55 + tax – 2 queens
$5.00 extra per night for dogs
Granny Lou’s Bed and Breakfast
317 W. San Rayburn Drive
Bonham, TX 5418
(903) 583-7912
2 Cottages
$99 + tax
Airing space in back
Sherman:
Holiday Inn Express
2909 Michelle Dr.
Sherman, TX 75092
(903) 892-3300
Hampton Inn
2904 Michelle Dr.
Sherman, TX 75092
(903) 892-9333
Super 8 Sherman
111 E. FM 1417
Sherman, TX 75090
(903) 868-9325
La Quinta Inn
2912 N. Hwy. 75
Sherman, TX 75090
(903) 870-1122
Quality Inn
3605 US 75
Sherman, TX 75090
(903) 868-0555
Denison:
Hilton Garden Inn
5015 US 75
Denison, TX 75020
(903) 463-3331
Campgrounds:
Fannin County Multipurpose Complex
700 FM 87
Bonham, TX 75418
[email protected]
(903) 583-4811
$20 daily
$120 weekly
$350 monthly
Full hook-ups
Granny Lou’s
No hook-ups
$10 night
Dog airing space in back
Bonham State Park
1363 State Park 24
Bonham, TX 75418
(903) 583-5022
Rentals:
2 bedroom house for rent
Camping sites for rent
Dave Fowler
(903) 227-8041
(903) 227-0287
Camping sites for rent
On John and Barbara's property
Barbara Farlano
(702) 370-8134
Airports:
Dallas/Fort Worth
74 miles to Bonham
Drive time is 1 hour and 13 minutes
Love Field
74 miles to Bonham
**All major car rental companies serve both airports
Food:
There will be food services available on the grounds each day.
Training Birds:
Supplier – Rohrer’s Game Farm and Sporting Clays,
1476 Larkinburg Road, Troy, Kansas 66087
(785)985-2635 Fred
Training Areas
Training areas will be allocated each day be lottery drawing starting Tuesday evening, November 6th through Friday, November 9th.
The drawing will take place at the Holiday Inn Express at 6 PM.
We will have a Training Area Book with descriptions and photos of each area.
NRC Officers:
Steve Karr
NRC President
Dickinson, TX
972-837-8056
[email protected]
Tommy Parrish
NRC Vice President
Clinton, SC
864-923-0220
[email protected]
Mitch Patterson
NRC Board Member
Addison, IL
630-941-0678
[email protected]
Julie Cole
NRC Board Member
Yuba City, CA
530-701-7850
[email protected]
David Opseth
Secretary/Treasurer
Etlan, VA
(540) 272-2649
[email protected]
Field Trial Committee:
Ginger Cope – Chairman
Rowlett, TX
(214) 532-6209
[email protected]
Jim Cope– Co-Chairman
[email protected]
Dave Opseth - Secretary
[email protected]
Steve Karr
Tommy Parrish
Mitch Patterson
Julie Cole
Chairman’s Special Committee:
Dave Fowler
Alice Carruth
Marshals:
Scott Carruth
903-486-5227
[email protected]
Jimmy Ausmus
409-682-7113
[email protected]
Gun Captains:
Brad Clow
307-259-1955
[email protected]
Tom Vaughn
303-807-6282
[email protected]
Traffic:
Marty Melo
530-941-5642
[email protected]
David Cubbertson
972-346-4272 (c)
972-837-9548 (h)
[email protected]
Bird Stewarts:
Brooks Gibson
270-217-0698
[email protected]
Wendel Williams
832-435-9466
Bird Throwers:
Mark Edwards
903-227-0027
Grounds:
John Shelley
903-486-4262
Doug Bush
501-317-8473
[email protected]
Hostesses:
Sonya Bush
501-317-8475
[email protected]
Jo Burson
501-317-8435
[email protected]
Merchandise:
Anna Curry
214-616-3717
Official Reporter:
Retriever News
Corporate Sponsor Liaison:
Gwen Jones
901-485-3932
Official Announcer:
Gay Houser
Official Photographer:
Mark L. Atwater - UpClose Photo
Donalsonville, GA
Artist:
Dave Morrison
Qualifications:
Tina Styan, Managing Editor
Retriever News - (262) 278-4201
Emergency Coordinator:
Alice Carruth
214-908-1272
[email protected]
Emergency Information:
Ambulance Service: 911
Police Department: 911
Fire Department:
Bonham Fire Hall
2509 N. Center Street
Bonham, TX 75418
(903) 583-3731
Official Veterinarian:
Dr. E.R. Cox
Leonard Animal Clinic
400 Highway 69 South
Leonard, TX 75452
(903) 587-2210
Hospital:
TMC Bonham Hospital
504 Lipscomb Street
Bonham, TX 75418
(903) 583-8585
Prizes:
Club Pin - Awarded to each contestant
Standard AKC Rosette - Awarded to Winner (National Retriever Champion of 2016) 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.
Location: Bonham, Texas
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 $4.50 Administrative Fee per entry.
Administrative Fee of $4.50 for ONLINE entries.
Closing Date: Online entries close Monday, October 31, 2016 at 11:59 pm CT. Those who qualify November 1 - November 6, 2016 must call Tina Styan (Office: 262-278-4201 or cell: 414-405-7833) or Dave Opseth (540-272-2649) by noon CT Monday, November 7, 2016 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 12th, the day before the event starts.
Judges:
Central Time Zone Ron Ainley
Eastern Time Zone Jeff Talley
Pacific Time Zone Rob Reuter
Headquarters:
The Holiday Inn Express
1101 GK Reddy Avenue
Bonham, TX 75418
Schedule of Meetings and Social Activities:
Saturday, November 12th
8:00 am NRC Board of Directors and Field Trial Committee (Fannin Cty Multipurpose Complex, 700 FM 87, Bonham, TX 75418)
Merchandise will be sold (Holiday Inn Express)
Hostess will give out Contestant's Packets (Holiday Inn Express)
1:00 pm Retriever Advisory Committee (Fannin County Multipurpose Complex)
2:00 pm NRC Annual Meeting (Fannin County Multipurpose Complex)
At the Conclusion - Bitch Check (Fannin County Multipurpose Complex)
At the Conclusion - All Committee Meetings (Fannin County Multipurpose Complex)
6:30 pm Cocktail Welcome Party (Fannin County Multipurpose Complex) -- Formal Attire
Sunday, November 13th
6:00 am Introductions (Trial Grounds)
6:30 am Test Dogs
Wednesday, November 16th
6:30 pm Worker's Party (Fannin County Multipurpose Complex)
Directions:
Directions to the field trial grounds and/or caravans will be posted from the headquarters each day of the trial.
Accomodations:
Headquarters:
The Holiday Inn Express
1101 GK Reddy Avenue
Bonham, TX 75418
(903) 486-6111
$79.95 plus tax, $25.00 pet charge per stay (non-refundable)
Bonham:
Americas Best Value Inn (Dog friendly)
1515 Old Ector Road
Bonham, TX 75418
(903) 583-3121
$52 + tax – 1 king
$58 + tax – 2 queens
$25 dog fee per stay non-refundable
Economy Inn (Dog friendly)
713 E. Sam Rayburn
Bonham, TX
(903) 583-2154
$45 + tax – 1 king
$55 + tax – 2 queens
$5.00 extra per night for dogs
Granny Lou’s Bed and Breakfast
317 W. San Rayburn Drive
Bonham, TX 5418
(903) 583-7912
2 Cottages
$99 + tax
Airing space in back
Sherman:
Holiday Inn Express
2909 Michelle Dr.
Sherman, TX 75092
(903) 892-3300
Hampton Inn
2904 Michelle Dr.
Sherman, TX 75092
(903) 892-9333
Super 8 Sherman
111 E. FM 1417
Sherman, TX 75090
(903) 868-9325
La Quinta Inn
2912 N. Hwy. 75
Sherman, TX 75090
(903) 870-1122
Quality Inn
3605 US 75
Sherman, TX 75090
(903) 868-0555
Denison:
Hilton Garden Inn
5015 US 75
Denison, TX 75020
(903) 463-3331
Campgrounds:
Fannin County Multipurpose Complex
700 FM 87
Bonham, TX 75418
[email protected]
(903) 583-4811
$20 daily
$120 weekly
$350 monthly
Full hook-ups
Granny Lou’s
No hook-ups
$10 night
Dog airing space in back
Bonham State Park
1363 State Park 24
Bonham, TX 75418
(903) 583-5022
Rentals:
2 bedroom house for rent
Camping sites for rent
Dave Fowler
(903) 227-8041
(903) 227-0287
Camping sites for rent
On John and Barbara's property
Barbara Farlano
(702) 370-8134
Airports:
Dallas/Fort Worth
74 miles to Bonham
Drive time is 1 hour and 13 minutes
Love Field
74 miles to Bonham
**All major car rental companies serve both airports
Food:
There will be food services available on the grounds each day.
Training Birds:
Supplier – Rohrer’s Game Farm and Sporting Clays,
1476 Larkinburg Road, Troy, Kansas 66087
(785)985-2635 Fred
Training Areas
Training areas will be allocated each day be lottery drawing starting Tuesday evening, November 6th through Friday, November 9th.
The drawing will take place at the Holiday Inn Express at 6 PM.
We will have a Training Area Book with descriptions and photos of each area.
NRC Officers:
Steve Karr
NRC President
Dickinson, TX
972-837-8056
[email protected]
Tommy Parrish
NRC Vice President
Clinton, SC
864-923-0220
[email protected]
Mitch Patterson
NRC Board Member
Addison, IL
630-941-0678
[email protected]
Julie Cole
NRC Board Member
Yuba City, CA
530-701-7850
[email protected]
David Opseth
Secretary/Treasurer
Etlan, VA
(540) 272-2649
[email protected]
Field Trial Committee:
Ginger Cope – Chairman
Rowlett, TX
(214) 532-6209
[email protected]
Jim Cope– Co-Chairman
[email protected]
Dave Opseth - Secretary
[email protected]
Steve Karr
Tommy Parrish
Mitch Patterson
Julie Cole
Chairman’s Special Committee:
Dave Fowler
Alice Carruth
Marshals:
Scott Carruth
903-486-5227
[email protected]
Jimmy Ausmus
409-682-7113
[email protected]
Gun Captains:
Brad Clow
307-259-1955
[email protected]
Tom Vaughn
303-807-6282
[email protected]
Traffic:
Marty Melo
530-941-5642
[email protected]
David Cubbertson
972-346-4272 (c)
972-837-9548 (h)
[email protected]
Bird Stewarts:
Brooks Gibson
270-217-0698
[email protected]
Wendel Williams
832-435-9466
Bird Throwers:
Mark Edwards
903-227-0027
Grounds:
John Shelley
903-486-4262
Doug Bush
501-317-8473
[email protected]
Hostesses:
Sonya Bush
501-317-8475
[email protected]
Jo Burson
501-317-8435
[email protected]
Merchandise:
Anna Curry
214-616-3717
Official Reporter:
Retriever News
Corporate Sponsor Liaison:
Gwen Jones
901-485-3932
Official Announcer:
Gay Houser
Official Photographer:
Mark L. Atwater - UpClose Photo
Donalsonville, GA
Artist:
Dave Morrison
Qualifications:
Tina Styan, Managing Editor
Retriever News - (262) 278-4201
Emergency Coordinator:
Alice Carruth
214-908-1272
[email protected]
Emergency Information:
Ambulance Service: 911
Police Department: 911
Fire Department:
Bonham Fire Hall
2509 N. Center Street
Bonham, TX 75418
(903) 583-3731
Official Veterinarian:
Dr. E.R. Cox
Leonard Animal Clinic
400 Highway 69 South
Leonard, TX 75452
(903) 587-2210
Hospital:
TMC Bonham Hospital
504 Lipscomb Street
Bonham, TX 75418
(903) 583-8585
Prizes:
Club Pin - Awarded to each contestant
Standard AKC Rosette - Awarded to Winner (National Retriever Champion of 2016) 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.
