2019 MASTER AMATEUR INVITATIONAL
Event Information
Master Amateur Retriever Club
West Central Region – Butte, Montana and the Surrounding Areas
DATES: June 2-9, 2019
West Central Region – Butte, Montana and the Surrounding Areas
DATES: June 2-9, 2019
Open to all Retriever breeds as specified in the Qualifying Standards
This Hunting Test will be held under the rules and procedures of the AMERICAN KENNEL CLUB
WHERE: The third annual MAI will be held on private properties in the vicinity of Butte, Montana. Bob Sparks Training Grounds, managed by the Treasure State Retriever Club. The address is 40 Sawmill Gulch Road, Elk Park, MT.
There is no landline on the grounds.
WHEN: The MAI will begin on Sunday, June 2, 2019 and wrap up by Sunday, June 9, 2019
(Saturday June 1, 2019 will be the event meetings)
Entry Fee: $400
Duration: As stated in our By-laws the Invitational is scheduled to run in one week – Sunday to Saturday. Flights will be kept small enough to allow for a full 6 series within that time frame.
Master National Qualifiers: Any dog passing the 2018 MN or MAI handled by an Amateur in all series and in all qualifying tests will receive credit for 2 passes toward the 2019 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: Friday, March 15, 2019
Entries Close: Monday, April 15, 2019 at 11:59 pm CT.
JUDGES:
Flight A
West Central Region
Doug McGuire
West Region
Mike O’Bannon
Flight B
Eastern Region
Tom McKenzie
Central Region
DuWayne Bickle
Master AMATEUR Retriever Club
Officers and Board of Directors
PRESIDENT:
Bob Swift
rb_swift@yahoo.com
Amherst, VA
East Region:
Larry Blasbalg, Vice President
lblasbalg7393@gmail.com
Narragansett, RI
Frank Prendergast, Director
fc.prendergast@verizon.net
Sandwich, MA
Central Region:
Ed Sullivan, Vice President
esullivan10@kc.rr.com
Kansas City, MO
Gordon Schlichting, Director
hohumsretrievers@aol.com
Cold Spring, MN
W. 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 LIASON:
Susan Bell
srbell@comcast.net
Woodinville, VA
Hunt Test COMMITTEE:
Committee Chairpersons:
Laura Judd, Chair
Paul McGinnis, Co-Chair
David Christianson, Honorary Chair
President: Bob Swift
Hunting Test Secretary: Macy Swift
Treasurer: Dave Kress
Test Committee:
Dave Christianson
Bob Swift
Larry Blasbalg
Ed Sullivan
Dave Kress
Laura Judd
Gun Captain: Gordon Schlichting
Traffic: TBA
Bird steward: Bob Hunt & Dennis Danielson
Equipment: Frank Prendergast
Grounds: Frank Prendergast
Emergency Coordinator: Paul McGinnis, 406-660-0378
Hospitality: AJ McGinnis and Laura Judd
Qualifications: Tina Styan – Retriever News
Official reporter: Retriever News – 262-278-4201
Official Photographer: Mark L. Atwater, UpClose Photo
Emergency Information:
Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office Emergency 911 (ensure they answer with “Jefferson County Sheriff Office”) Non-Emergency 406-225-4075
Highway Patrol 911
Headquarters HOTEL
Quality Inn & Suites
2100 Cornell Avenue
Butte, MT 59701
406-494-7800, 406-494-2875 Fax
NOTE - When making your reservation, advise that you are with the Master Amateur Retriever Club to receive the $80/per night rate. There are 120 rooms blocked for this event - if you don't have your rooms yet please do so by May 10th. After May 10th any remaining blocked rooms will be made available to other travelers.
SCHEDULE of MEETINGS and social activities:
This is a tentative schedule. Watch for schedule updates here and on the MARC Facebook page.
Schedule:
Saturday, JUNE 1, 2019
All events will be held at the Quality Inn & Suites, Butte, MT, unless otherwise advised.
12:00 pm - 3:00 pm DOORS OPEN for registration, and picking up handler bags. Merchandise store opens!
12:00 pm - 3:00 pm concurrently in the parking lot - Bitch check If your bitch is spayed, please bring proof to registration.
3:00 pm - Mandatory Handlers meeting
3:00 pm Handlers’ check-in and meeting
4:00 pm Master Amateur Retriever Club Annual Meeting
At conclusion of the Annual Meeting you are invited to a
Cocktail Welcome Party – (heavy hors d’oeuvres, no dinner)
Sunday, JUNE 2, 2019
7:30 am Introductions (Test Grounds)
7:45 am Test Dogs
8:00 am TEST BEGINS – First Running Dog
MONDAY, JUNE 3, 2019
6:30 pm Dinner and Raffle hosted by Treasure State Retriever Club (Time Subject to Change)
TUESDAY, JUNE 4, 2019
6:30 pm 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 4:30 pm, during the handlers’ meeting Saturday, June 1, 2019, the day before the Invitational starts.
Birds: Mallard ducks
FOOD: There will be food services on the grounds serving breakfast and lunch.
Training Birds:
Bob Hunt, Owner
PO Box 159, 14086 MT HWY 91, Divide, MT 59727
(406) 491-5240, bigskyretrieverducks@smtel.com
Please contact Bob directly to place orders.
Training Areas:
Training areas will be allocated each day by lottery drawing starting Sunday, May 26, 2019 at 5:00 PM.
The drawing will take place at the Quality Inn & Suites.
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:
Bert Mooney Airport – 101 Airport Rd., Butte, MT 59701
406-494-3771
HOTELS
Other Accommodations in Butte area:
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Butte
2609 Harrison Ave., 800-345-8082
Clarion Inn Copper King Convention Center
4655 Harrison Ave., 406-565-5001
Best Western Plus Butte Plaza Inn
2900 Harrison Ave., 406-494-3500
Hampton Inn Butte
3499 Harrison Ave., 406-494-2250
Comfort Inn
2777 Harrison Ave., 406-494-8850
La Quinta Inn & Suites Butte
1 Holiday Park, 406-494-6999
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Butte
2340 Cornell Ave., 406-494-3000
Finlen Hotel & Inn
100 E Broadway St., 406-723-5461
Econo Lodge
122005 Nissler Rd., 406-782-5678
Eddy’s Motel
1205 S Montana St., 406-498-9767
America’s Best Value Inn
122001 W Browns Gulch Rd., 406-723-5464
Motel 6 Butte – Historic City Center
220 N Wyoming St., 406-723-4391
The Miner’s Boutique Hotel
53 W Park St., 406-723-8928
Super 8 by Wyndham, Butte MT
2929 Harrison Ave., 406-494-6000
RV Parks in the Butte area:
2 Bar Lazy H RV Campground
122015 W. Browns Gulch Road, Butte, MT 59701, 406-782-5464
Butte KOA Journey
1601 Kaw Avenue, Butte, MT 59701, 406-782-8080, www.koa.com.
This location is offering an MAI rate.
PLEASE NOTE:
NO CAMPING WILL BE ALLOWED ON THE GROUNDS OF THE INVITATIONAL.
This Hunting Test will be held under the rules and procedures of the AMERICAN KENNEL CLUB
WHERE: The third annual MAI will be held on private properties in the vicinity of Butte, Montana. Bob Sparks Training Grounds, managed by the Treasure State Retriever Club. The address is 40 Sawmill Gulch Road, Elk Park, MT.
There is no landline on the grounds.
WHEN: The MAI will begin on Sunday, June 2, 2019 and wrap up by Sunday, June 9, 2019
(Saturday June 1, 2019 will be the event meetings)
Entry Fee: $400
Duration: As stated in our By-laws the Invitational is scheduled to run in one week – Sunday to Saturday. Flights will be kept small enough to allow for a full 6 series within that time frame.
Master National Qualifiers: Any dog passing the 2018 MN or MAI handled by an Amateur in all series and in all qualifying tests will receive credit for 2 passes toward the 2019 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: Friday, March 15, 2019
Entries Close: Monday, April 15, 2019 at 11:59 pm CT.
JUDGES:
Flight A
West Central Region
Doug McGuire
West Region
Mike O’Bannon
Flight B
Eastern Region
Tom McKenzie
Central Region
DuWayne Bickle
Master AMATEUR Retriever Club
Officers and Board of Directors
PRESIDENT:
Bob Swift
rb_swift@yahoo.com
Amherst, VA
East Region:
Larry Blasbalg, Vice President
lblasbalg7393@gmail.com
Narragansett, RI
Frank Prendergast, Director
fc.prendergast@verizon.net
Sandwich, MA
Central Region:
Ed Sullivan, Vice President
esullivan10@kc.rr.com
Kansas City, MO
Gordon Schlichting, Director
hohumsretrievers@aol.com
Cold Spring, MN
W. 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 LIASON:
Susan Bell
srbell@comcast.net
Woodinville, VA
Hunt Test COMMITTEE:
Committee Chairpersons:
Laura Judd, Chair
Paul McGinnis, Co-Chair
David Christianson, Honorary Chair
President: Bob Swift
Hunting Test Secretary: Macy Swift
Treasurer: Dave Kress
Test Committee:
Dave Christianson
Bob Swift
Larry Blasbalg
Ed Sullivan
Dave Kress
Laura Judd
Gun Captain: Gordon Schlichting
Traffic: TBA
Bird steward: Bob Hunt & Dennis Danielson
Equipment: Frank Prendergast
Grounds: Frank Prendergast
Emergency Coordinator: Paul McGinnis, 406-660-0378
Hospitality: AJ McGinnis and Laura Judd
Qualifications: Tina Styan – Retriever News
Official reporter: Retriever News – 262-278-4201
Official Photographer: Mark L. Atwater, UpClose Photo
Emergency Information:
Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office Emergency 911 (ensure they answer with “Jefferson County Sheriff Office”) Non-Emergency 406-225-4075
Highway Patrol 911
Headquarters HOTEL
Quality Inn & Suites
2100 Cornell Avenue
Butte, MT 59701
406-494-7800, 406-494-2875 Fax
NOTE - When making your reservation, advise that you are with the Master Amateur Retriever Club to receive the $80/per night rate. There are 120 rooms blocked for this event - if you don't have your rooms yet please do so by May 10th. After May 10th any remaining blocked rooms will be made available to other travelers.
SCHEDULE of MEETINGS and social activities:
This is a tentative schedule. Watch for schedule updates here and on the MARC Facebook page.
Schedule:
Saturday, JUNE 1, 2019
All events will be held at the Quality Inn & Suites, Butte, MT, unless otherwise advised.
12:00 pm - 3:00 pm DOORS OPEN for registration, and picking up handler bags. Merchandise store opens!
12:00 pm - 3:00 pm concurrently in the parking lot - Bitch check If your bitch is spayed, please bring proof to registration.
3:00 pm - Mandatory Handlers meeting
3:00 pm Handlers’ check-in and meeting
4:00 pm Master Amateur Retriever Club Annual Meeting
At conclusion of the Annual Meeting you are invited to a
Cocktail Welcome Party – (heavy hors d’oeuvres, no dinner)
Sunday, JUNE 2, 2019
7:30 am Introductions (Test Grounds)
7:45 am Test Dogs
8:00 am TEST BEGINS – First Running Dog
MONDAY, JUNE 3, 2019
6:30 pm Dinner and Raffle hosted by Treasure State Retriever Club (Time Subject to Change)
TUESDAY, JUNE 4, 2019
6:30 pm 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 4:30 pm, during the handlers’ meeting Saturday, June 1, 2019, the day before the Invitational starts.
Birds: Mallard ducks
FOOD: There will be food services on the grounds serving breakfast and lunch.
Training Birds:
Bob Hunt, Owner
PO Box 159, 14086 MT HWY 91, Divide, MT 59727
(406) 491-5240, bigskyretrieverducks@smtel.com
Please contact Bob directly to place orders.
Training Areas:
Training areas will be allocated each day by lottery drawing starting Sunday, May 26, 2019 at 5:00 PM.
The drawing will take place at the Quality Inn & Suites.
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:
Bert Mooney Airport – 101 Airport Rd., Butte, MT 59701
406-494-3771
HOTELS
Other Accommodations in Butte area:
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Butte
2609 Harrison Ave., 800-345-8082
Clarion Inn Copper King Convention Center
4655 Harrison Ave., 406-565-5001
Best Western Plus Butte Plaza Inn
2900 Harrison Ave., 406-494-3500
Hampton Inn Butte
3499 Harrison Ave., 406-494-2250
Comfort Inn
2777 Harrison Ave., 406-494-8850
La Quinta Inn & Suites Butte
1 Holiday Park, 406-494-6999
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Butte
2340 Cornell Ave., 406-494-3000
Finlen Hotel & Inn
100 E Broadway St., 406-723-5461
Econo Lodge
122005 Nissler Rd., 406-782-5678
Eddy’s Motel
1205 S Montana St., 406-498-9767
America’s Best Value Inn
122001 W Browns Gulch Rd., 406-723-5464
Motel 6 Butte – Historic City Center
220 N Wyoming St., 406-723-4391
The Miner’s Boutique Hotel
53 W Park St., 406-723-8928
Super 8 by Wyndham, Butte MT
2929 Harrison Ave., 406-494-6000
RV Parks in the Butte area:
2 Bar Lazy H RV Campground
122015 W. Browns Gulch Road, Butte, MT 59701, 406-782-5464
Butte KOA Journey
1601 Kaw Avenue, Butte, MT 59701, 406-782-8080, www.koa.com.
This location is offering an MAI rate.
PLEASE NOTE:
NO CAMPING WILL BE ALLOWED ON THE GROUNDS OF THE INVITATIONAL.