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2024 NRC Event information2024 – Giddings, Texas
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Date: Saturday, Nov. 9 – Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024
Location: Properties in and around Giddings, Texas Entry Fee: $400.00 |
JUDGES:
Pacific Zone Steve Kompf Atlantic Zone Bert Windham East Central Zone Terry Rotschafer |
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2024 NRC OFFICERS:
President: John Caire Vice President: Mark Menzies Sec’y/Treasurer: Tom Vaughn Board Members: Mark Medford, Kirk Naisbitt John Caire President Anderson, TX 337-540-4787 [email protected] Mark Menzies Vice President Charlotte, NC 704-579-1810 [email protected] Mark Medford Director Memphis, TN 901-493-8995 [email protected] Kirk Naisbitt Director Sparks, NV 775-742-4382 [email protected] Tom Vaughn Secretary/Treasurer Charlo, MT 406-920-5114 [email protected] FIELD TRIAL COMMITTEE: Chairman: Wayne Stupka Lumberton, TX 409-893-2477, [email protected] Committee: Wayne Stupka, Robby Bickley, John Caire, Mark Menzies, Mark Medford, Kirk Naisbitt and Tom Vaughn Chief Marshals: Robby Bickley – Chief Marshal 817-312-6082, [email protected] Bill Burks – Co-Chief Marshal Marshal Coordinators: Sylvia McClure – Marshal’s Coordinator Hostesses: Suzan Caire – Chair 936-419-6730, [email protected] Ann Heise – Co-Chair 507-273-3284, [email protected] Game Stewards: Phil Heye – Chair 502-222-4490, [email protected] Paul Gilmore – Co-Chair 206-669-5596, [email protected] Bird Throwers: Mark Littlejohn – Chair 936-756-0842, [email protected] Bruce Bachert – Co-Chair 512-243-1957, [email protected] Grounds: Philip Shimerda – Chair Travis Schneider – Co-Chair Gunners: Larry “Lars” Morgan – Captain 303-905-6318, [email protected] Derek Smith – Co-Captain 303-918-8626, [email protected] Traffic: Vince Carr – Chair 281-840-9574, [email protected] Paul Eishen – Co-Chair 254-319-3955, [email protected] Special Committee: Roger Fuller, Kaye Fuller, Laura Parrott, John Parrott, James Parker, Becky Eckett and Brian Watson Merchandise: Kathy Fregelette – Chair Don Fregelette – Co-Chair Katie Gutermuth – Merchandise Acquisitions Acquisitions: Heather Pfluger – Chair 214-642-0382, [email protected] Corporate Sponsor Liaison: Gwen Jones – Hernando, MS 901-485-3932 Official Photographer: UpClose Photo - Mark Atwater Official Announcers: Alex Washburn Kathy McGinn Official Artist: Jean Wu – 928-899-1996 Official Reporter: Retriever News Qualifications: Retriever News Official Veterinarian: Watermark Veterinary Hospital Dr. Sarah Burbridge 4511 US Hwy 290 W Brenham, TX (approx. 38 miles) 979-803-0791 Add’l Veterinarians: Texas A&M Small Animal Clinic 408 Stotzer Pkwy College Station, TX (appox. 57 miles) 979-845-2351 Dime Box Animal Clinic Dr. Darden Hervey 4287 East Hwy 21 Dime Box, TX (appox. 17 miles) 979-884-2838 Sport Dog Specialty Medicine (On The Grounds) Dr. Sarah Love and Dr. Jennell Appel= Emergency Information Emergency Coordinator: Roger Fuller – 512-659-5428 Fire / Police / Ambulance: 911 Fire Department: 911 Police Department: 911 Hospital: Ascension Seton Bastrop Hospital 630 State Hwy 71 W, Bastrop, TX 737-881-7400 Minor Emergency: Davan Urgent Care 2454 E. Austin Street, Giddings, TX 979-542-2273 (located in the Walmart parking lot) |
ACCOMMODATIONS:
Headquarters: Best Western 2161 E. Hempstead Street, Giddings, TX 78942 – 979-542-5000 Reservations under National Retriever Club. Room rate is $150. Motel 6 5556 East Austin Street, Giddings, TX – 979-542-5791 Refer to NRC rates. $49.99 plus tax. Two pets in room - no charge Super 8 4002 East Austin Street, Giddings, TX – 979-542-9666 Use code NOVNRC when making reservation, Sgl $70, Dbl $79, $15 Pet fee applies Americas Best Value 1600 E Austin Street, Giddings, TX – 979-542-3111 Executive Inn 3556 E. Austin Street, Giddings, TX – 979-542-5791 Single $49.99, Double $55.99 Campgrounds: Elm Creek RV Park 3277 W Hwy 21, LIncoln, TX 512-253-0026 Giddings RV Park 1850 W. Austin Street, Giddings, TX 979-325-0412 Highway 21 RV Park 2069 Hwy 21E, Paige, TX 512-957-1477 Sonny’s RV Park 8816 US - 77, Lexington, TX 979-773-2243 NP Larson Campground (5 spots available) 2475 Piney Creek Road, LaGrange, TX Call Allen: 214-882-0698 or Northrup: 660-441-3373 Transportation: The trial will take place on properties in and around Giddings, TX. All training and trial locations will be contained in the online Training Book. Directions to the field trial grounds and/or caravans will be posted to the Retriever News Blog each day of the trial. Airports to Headquarters: Bush International, Houston, TX – 1.75 hours Hobby International, Houston, TX – 2 hours Austin-Bergstrom International, Austin, TX – 1 hour Rental Cars: Car rentals available at airports Trial Details: Food Service:Food will be available on the grounds daily except on Friday and Saturday at the end of the trial week. Test Sites: Test sites will be posted at the headquarters hotel. We will be posting daily test details and location information on the blog also. Training Birds: Training birds will be available Monday morning, Nov. 4th at the Brian Watson property. Birds must be reserved two weeks prior to Monday, Nov. 4th, by calling Fred Rohrer at 785-741-4621. Training Grounds:The drawing for the next day’s training sites will be at 6 pm each evening at the Best Western in Giddings. The first drawing will be Sunday, Nov. 2nd at 6:00 pm and will be for training grounds for Monday, Nov. 3rd. The online Training Book will be available in October. Please support the businesses that have provided advertisements in the Training Book. Bitch Check: The bitch check will be conducted immediately following the General Meeting on Friday, Nov. 8th. Health Certification Requirement: According to the Board of Directors and the Field Trial Committee, there will be no formal check-ins for updated health certificates. However, should the need arise, please be able to provide evidence that all vaccinations are current for all our dogs in your possession at the event, including local pre-National training. Birds: Pheasants and ducks will be used during the national. 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 electronic draw will take place at 10/29/2024 at 12:01 am Central Time and will be posted online available for viewing upon final approval by the National Retriever Club. Qualifiers from field trials held on Friday, Nov. 1st through Sunday, Nov. 3rd will be added to the draw. The draw will be further adjusted to accommodate for the late qualifiers. The first running dog will be determined at approximately 3:00 pm, during the General Meeting on Friday, Nov. 8th. SCHEDULE OF MEETINGS AND SOCIAL ACTIVITIES: Friday, November 8, 2024 Location: Lions Den, 1623 FM 141, Giddings, TX Handler and Worker bags will be available at the Lions Den 1:00 pm Retriever Advisory Committee Meeting 2:00 pm NRC Annual Meeting • At the Conclusion – Bitch Check • At the Conclusion – All Committee Meetings 5:30 pm Cocktail Welcome Party Lions Den, 1623 FM 141, Giddings, TX • Appropriate attire encouraged Location: The Homestead,1146 Private Road 5018, Giddings, TX 8:00 am NRC Officers Meeting 11:00 am FT Committee and Judges Meeting Saturday, November 9, 2024 6:00 am Opening Ceremonies at Trial Grounds 6:30 am Test Dogs 7:00 am 2024 National Retriever Championship Starts Tuesday, November 12, 2024 6:00 pm Workers’ Party Lions Den, 1623 GM 141, Giddings, TX Saturday, November 16, 2024 Winners’ Party At Conclusion of The National The Homestead 1146 Private Road 5018, Giddings, TX 78942 |
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