**SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT – THIS EVENT HAS BEEN rescheduled**
>> See More Details on the MARC Website regarding the rescheduling of this event and the special circumstances <<
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
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
rb_swift@yahoo.com
Amherst, VA
EAST REGION:
Larry Blasbalg, Vice President
lbb7393@cox.net
Narragansett, RI
Megan Baker, Director
megan@weebegoldens.com
York Springs, PA
CENTRAL REGION:
Jace Tramontin, Vice President
mnretriever@gmail.com
Iron, MN
Gordon Schlichting, Director
hohumsretrievers@aol.com
Cold Spring, MN
WEST CENTRAL REGION:
Dave Christianson, Vice President
d.christianson@me.com
Bellville, TX
Charles Pugh, Director
arkcpugh@gmail.com
Scurry, TX
WEST REGION:
Laura Judd, Vice President
tinstarlabs@comcast.net
Sebastopol, CA
Ted de Looze, Director
teddelooze@gmail.com
Portland, OR
SECRETARY/TREASURER:
Dave Kress
davekress48@gmail.com
Demopolis, AL
COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR:
Stacy Ritchie
bjolie33@yahoo.com
Tulsa, OK
SPONSORSHIP LIAISON:
Susan Bell
srbell@comcast.net
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
PLEASE NOTE:
NO CAMPING WILL BE ALLOWED ON THE GROUNDS OF THE INVITATIONAL. (Except MARC members directly involved in hosting the event)
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
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
rb_swift@yahoo.com
Amherst, VA
EAST REGION:
Larry Blasbalg, Vice President
lbb7393@cox.net
Narragansett, RI
Megan Baker, Director
megan@weebegoldens.com
York Springs, PA
CENTRAL REGION:
Jace Tramontin, Vice President
mnretriever@gmail.com
Iron, MN
Gordon Schlichting, Director
hohumsretrievers@aol.com
Cold Spring, MN
WEST CENTRAL REGION:
Dave Christianson, Vice President
d.christianson@me.com
Bellville, TX
Charles Pugh, Director
arkcpugh@gmail.com
Scurry, TX
WEST REGION:
Laura Judd, Vice President
tinstarlabs@comcast.net
Sebastopol, CA
Ted de Looze, Director
teddelooze@gmail.com
Portland, OR
SECRETARY/TREASURER:
Dave Kress
davekress48@gmail.com
Demopolis, AL
COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR:
Stacy Ritchie
bjolie33@yahoo.com
Tulsa, OK
SPONSORSHIP LIAISON:
Susan Bell
srbell@comcast.net
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
PLEASE NOTE:
NO CAMPING WILL BE ALLOWED ON THE GROUNDS OF THE INVITATIONAL. (Except MARC members directly involved in hosting the event)