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Dates The test will be held Thursday, September 23rd through Sunday, September 26th, 2010. If inclement weather interferes with an assigned test day, a make-up day may be added on Monday September 27th 2010. Location The test will be held at Brownell’s Hunting and Shooting Complex near Searsboro, Iowa. http://www.bigspringsrange.com For directions to the grounds click here: http://www.bigspringsrange.com/directions.php Entry Fees The test entry is $350, payable to NAVHDA in US Funds. Entry will close midnight 5/1/10 and must be submitted on an official Test Entry Form located on the NAVHDA website, www.navhda.org in Forms Express. Entries can be submitted with a credit card via facsimile to NAVHDA’s Central Office at 847-255-5987 or email to mbondi@navhda.org. Or entries can be mailed to: NAVHDA—Invitational Entry P.O. Box 520 Arlington Heights, IL 60006 Entries can be sent beginning January 1, 2010 and will close at midnight, May 1, 2010. Entries received after May 1, must have been postmarked by or before May 1, 2010. Be sure to indicate which day you wish to run. Days will be assigned in the order entries are received. Females in Season All females in season will run on Sunday. In order to allow the test to proceed expeditiously, handlers who wish to run more than one dog on Sunday will only be allowed to run female dogs. Handlers running only one dog may run a male dog on Sunday. Test Sites The following photos are examples of what test locations may look like:
Exercise Area and Available Training Birds No participating dog is allowed to train on the grounds after May 1, 2010 through the completion of the test. Invitational entered handlers and their dogs may participate in other sanctioned testing events at the Brownell’s Hunting and Shooting Complex during that timeframe. Daily Activities Handlers must be checked in on the grounds by 6:30 a.m. Opening ceremonies will begin promptly at 7:00 a.m. Each handler and dog will rotate to the different testing sites throughout the day. Test Workers Whether you are handling a dog, or coming as a spectator, working at the Invitational is not only a fun and productive way to see great dog work, it is an outstanding way to learn more about this test. The Invitational is an International event, which means each of us plays a part in its success. This test requires 40 workers per day. If everyone who handles a dog offers to volunteer at least one day, there would be a sufficient number of workers. Workers need to be on the grounds by 6:30 every morning to meet with their site marshal. View Job Descriptions View current Work Schedule (TBA) ** ALL VOLUNTEERS MUST BE MEMBERS OF NAVHDA INTERNATIONAL To volunteer your services please use the Volunteer Form which will automatically be sent directly to Tim Clark via email. The preferred point of contact is through the Volunteer Form which will go directly to Tim Clark. Please fill out the form completely and he’ll do his best to accommodate everyone. Please note all gunners must be approved by the Invitational committee. If you are interested in being a gunner, contact Marilyn Vetter at mvetter@pressenter.com. Potential Invitational gunners must have previously gunned at a NAVHDA UT test and have a note of reference from a NAVHDA Judge. NOTICE TO HANDLERS: The following jobs require volunteers to actively participate in the running of the test and could be interpreted as violating the standing rule that handlers can’t train or run on the grounds until they’ve completed testing. Therefore, handlers will not be allowed to hold the following jobs until they’ve completed testing: In the field: Bye Dog At the Blind and Honor Site: Test Dog Retrieving Dog at the Honor At the Double Mark Retrieve and Heeling Site: Test Dog Handlers may volunteer for all other positions. Meals To be announced at a later date. Invitational Banquet To be announced at a later date. Closest Airports The Des Moines, Iowa (DSM) is approximately 75 minutes from Searsboro. The Cedar Rapids, Iowa (CID) is approximately 90 minutes from Searsboro. Host Hotel Comfort Inn & Suites www.comfortinn.com Phone (641)236-5236 1630 West Street South, Grinnell, IA 50112 Request the NAVHDA block rate of $69.99 plus tax and $5 for each additional person in the room. Dogs are welcome in the room for a one-time $15 fee. The Invitational test weekend is also a heavy college weekend so it’s recommended you book your rooms early. A complimentary deluxe breakfast is included, as is wireless internet service. Other Hotels in the Area: Days Inn www.daysinn.com 1902 West Street South, Grinnell, IA 50112 I-80 and Hwy 146 Phone: 641-236-6710, Toll free 800-329-7466 Pets accepted with a fee. Complimentary breakfast and wireless internet service. Best Western Pioneer Inn http://www.bestwesterniowa.com/hotels/best-western-pioneer-inn/ 2210 West Street S, Grinnell, Iowa 50112 Phone 641-236-6116, Toll free 800-780-7234 Pets allowed with restrictions and a fee. Complimentary full breakfast and wireless internet service. Super 8 http://www.super8.com/Super8/control/Booking/property_info?propertyId=03455&brandInfo=SE 2111 West Street S, Grinnell, IA 50112 I-80 Exit #182 Phone 641-236-7888, Toll Free 800-800-8000 Pets welcome with permission and a fee. Complimentary breakfast and wireless internet service. Country Inn & Suites http://www.countryinns.com/hotels/iagrinne 1710 West Street South, Grinnell IA 50112, Phone (641) 236-9600, Toll Free 800-596-2375 Complimentary breakfast buffet and wireless internet service. Dogs not allowed in rooms. Bed & Breakfast in the Grinnell Area Owned by Mel & Donna Beck 641-236-5843 or 641-990-0844 Camping Facilities Diamond Lake Park Electrical and primitive sites, shower facilities, pump station Campground information http://www.poweshiekcountyparks.org/parks2dl.htm Self register on-site. Daily fee is dependent on site type. Rock Creek State Park 5628 Rock Creek East Street, Kellogg, IA 50135 (641) 236-3722 7 miles from Grinnell, electrical sites, modern rest rooms and showers, daily fee is dependent on site type. Park information http://www.iowadnr.gov/parks/state_park_list/rock_creek.html Reservations can be made 3 months in advance at https://eservices.iowa.gov/iowaparks/ Veterinary Care in the Area Grinnell Veterinary Clinic Dr. Alden Frischmeyer 1631 West St S Grinnell Iowa 50112 Ph. 641-236-4461 or 641-594-3191 http://www.grinnellveterinaryclinic.vetsuite.com/Templates/Clean.aspx Email: gvet@netins.net All Pets Veterinary Hospital 611 West Street, Grinnell, IA (641) 236-6869 Emergency Contacts in the Area Grinnell Regional Medical Center 210 4th Avenue, Grinnell, Iowa 50112 (641)236-7511, www.grmc.com A map to the hospital can be found at: http://www.grmc.us/about/map.html Additional Questions All questions pertaining to qualifications, entries, refunds and registrations should be directed to Maria Bondi at NAVHDA’s International Office, Ph (847) 253-6488 or E-mail mbondi@navhda.org. All other questions should be directed to Marilyn Vetter—Invitational Chairman at mvetter@pressenter.com or 612-839-0074. |
