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**IMPORTANT NOTICE**
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2020 MASTER AMATEUR INVITATIONAL
Event Information
DATES: April 18-25, 2021 (PLEASE NOTE: This is the RESCHEDULED event dates)
LOCATION: Western Region – Corning, California
LOCATION: Western Region – Corning, California
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 fourth annual MAI will be held on properties in Corning, California.
WHEN: The event will 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: $400.00
Enter online and view premium: Entry Express
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.
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 are now Closed.
JUDGES:
West Central Region
Jeff Bundy
Western Region
Ray Shanks
Master AMATEUR Retriever Club
Officers and Board of Directors
PRESIDENT:
Fred Nusbickel
frnusbickel@gmail.com
Meigs, GA
East Region:
Larry Blasbalg, Vice President
lblasbalg7393@gmail.com
Narragansett, RI
Mark Frederick, Director
frederick5@atlanticbb.net
Smyrna, DE
Central Region:
Beth Gerdes, Vice President
gerdes2@maxwire.net
Chenoa, IL
Wilson "Boogie" LeJeune, Jr., Director
wlejeune@camtel.net
Bell City, LA
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
HT SECRETARY:
Vicky Christianson
TREASURER:
Megan Baker
COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR:
Nancy Bauer
nancy51bauer@yahoo.com
Hartford, WI
SPONSORSHIP LIAISON:
Elizabeth Pohl
betsypohl@icloud.com
Advance, NC
Susan Bell
srbell@comcast.net
Woodinville, VA
Hunt Test COMMITTEE:
Committee Chairpersons:
Laura Judd, Chair
President: Fred Nusbickel
Hunting Test Secretary: Vicki Christianson
Treasurer: Megan Baker
Hunt Test Committee:
Laura Judd
Ted de looze
Dave Christianson
Vicky Christianson
Bruce Hayes
Dave Markham
Gun Captain: Jim Martin
Bird steward: Dennis Danielson
Equipment: Bruce Hayes
Traffic: Jace Tramontin
Grounds: Dave Illias
Emergency Coordinator: Ted de Looze – (503) 720-3931
Hospitality: Julie Cairns
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
Hunt Test GROUNDS
Clear Creek Sports Club, LLC
2655 Everett Freeman Way
Corning, CA 96021
(530) 520-9464
Headquarters 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 schedule is subject to change. Please watch for schedule updates here and on the MARC Facebook page.
SCHEDULE:
Sunday, APRIL 11, 2021
First Property Draw 5 pm Patio at the Links Pro Shop immediately behind the Casino (for Monday only)
Monday, APRIL 12, 2021
Property Draw 5 pm at the Links Pro Shop (for Tuesday and Wednesday)
Wednesday, APRIL 14, 2021
Final property draw at the Links Pro Shop (for Thursday and Friday)
**ALL PRIVATE TRAINING PROPERTIES CLOSED FOR TRAINING ON FRIDAY NIGHT APRIL 16TH**
Saturday, APRIL 17, 2021
All events will be held at Rolling Hills Casino, Corning, CA in CARLINOS ROOM (On the north side of the Casino)
3:00 pm - Handlers Check-in and Registration. Merchandise store opens!
4:00 pm - (or at the conclusion of Registration) Meeting with Chair immediately followed by Mandatory Judges Meeting
5:00 pm - (or at the conclusion of the Judges Meeting) Dinner and Raffle/Auction
Sunday, APRIL 18, 2021
*Manditory Bitch Check (each morning)
7:30 am Bitch check at entrance to Clear Creek Sports Club
7:45 am Test Dogs
8:00 am TEST BEGINS – First Running Dog to the Line!
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 certificates for sick or injured dog or extenuating circumstances approved by the Hunt Test Committee. Given the uncertainty surrounding the COVID19 pandemic, upon receipt of a note (within 30 days of event) of a doctors consult or visit with any symptoms the committee will consider all requests for refunds, less an administrative fee.
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, April 17, 2021, the day before the Invitational starts.
Birds: Ducks and or pheasants will be used.
FOOD: There are numerous fast food restaurants in Corning, one mile north of the test grounds.
Training Birds:
Click here to download the Training Bird ORDER FORM
All Training birds will be purchased with this order form only, directly from Brad.
Contact Brad Henman with Questions and more information:
Brad Henman, BV FARMS
(530) 520-9464. or brad@clearcreeksportsclub.com
• Birds may be picked up between 7:30 and 8:30
• All birds must be PRE-PAID
• Bird Pickup location is the Clear Creek Sports Club Office
• There will be a DEAD BIRD drop area. DO NOT put in dumpsters.
Bring your own crates.
*Please note – due to infectious disease, no outside birds are allowed on Brad’s property at any time. Please respect this policy when planning your trip.
**Special Note –Hunting licenses for shooters on the grounds will be $15.00.
Contact Brad Henman at the office (530-520-9464) to purchase one. For out of state gunners who want to shoot flyers on training grounds – check out the website at www.wildlife.ca.gov You have to create a profile online, send in hunter safety or a copy of your out of state license and pay the California Fees. (We suggest you consider finding a California hunter to train with you!)
Training Areas:
Training grounds will be allocated each day by lottery drawing starting TBA. The draw location TBA.
The Training Grounds and Test Site Book with descriptions and photos of each training area will be available at the draw, or by contacting a committee member directly upon arriving into Town.
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 MRC members directly involved in hosting the event)
This Hunting Test will be held under the rules and procedures of the AMERICAN KENNEL CLUB
WHERE: The fourth annual MAI will be held on properties in Corning, California.
WHEN: The event will 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: $400.00
Enter online and view premium: Entry Express
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.
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 are now Closed.
JUDGES:
West Central Region
Jeff Bundy
Western Region
Ray Shanks
Master AMATEUR Retriever Club
Officers and Board of Directors
PRESIDENT:
Fred Nusbickel
frnusbickel@gmail.com
Meigs, GA
East Region:
Larry Blasbalg, Vice President
lblasbalg7393@gmail.com
Narragansett, RI
Mark Frederick, Director
frederick5@atlanticbb.net
Smyrna, DE
Central Region:
Beth Gerdes, Vice President
gerdes2@maxwire.net
Chenoa, IL
Wilson "Boogie" LeJeune, Jr., Director
wlejeune@camtel.net
Bell City, LA
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
HT SECRETARY:
Vicky Christianson
TREASURER:
Megan Baker
COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR:
Nancy Bauer
nancy51bauer@yahoo.com
Hartford, WI
SPONSORSHIP LIAISON:
Elizabeth Pohl
betsypohl@icloud.com
Advance, NC
Susan Bell
srbell@comcast.net
Woodinville, VA
Hunt Test COMMITTEE:
Committee Chairpersons:
Laura Judd, Chair
President: Fred Nusbickel
Hunting Test Secretary: Vicki Christianson
Treasurer: Megan Baker
Hunt Test Committee:
Laura Judd
Ted de looze
Dave Christianson
Vicky Christianson
Bruce Hayes
Dave Markham
Gun Captain: Jim Martin
Bird steward: Dennis Danielson
Equipment: Bruce Hayes
Traffic: Jace Tramontin
Grounds: Dave Illias
Emergency Coordinator: Ted de Looze – (503) 720-3931
Hospitality: Julie Cairns
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
Hunt Test GROUNDS
Clear Creek Sports Club, LLC
2655 Everett Freeman Way
Corning, CA 96021
(530) 520-9464
Headquarters 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 schedule is subject to change. Please watch for schedule updates here and on the MARC Facebook page.
SCHEDULE:
Sunday, APRIL 11, 2021
First Property Draw 5 pm Patio at the Links Pro Shop immediately behind the Casino (for Monday only)
Monday, APRIL 12, 2021
Property Draw 5 pm at the Links Pro Shop (for Tuesday and Wednesday)
Wednesday, APRIL 14, 2021
Final property draw at the Links Pro Shop (for Thursday and Friday)
**ALL PRIVATE TRAINING PROPERTIES CLOSED FOR TRAINING ON FRIDAY NIGHT APRIL 16TH**
Saturday, APRIL 17, 2021
All events will be held at Rolling Hills Casino, Corning, CA in CARLINOS ROOM (On the north side of the Casino)
3:00 pm - Handlers Check-in and Registration. Merchandise store opens!
4:00 pm - (or at the conclusion of Registration) Meeting with Chair immediately followed by Mandatory Judges Meeting
5:00 pm - (or at the conclusion of the Judges Meeting) Dinner and Raffle/Auction
Sunday, APRIL 18, 2021
*Manditory Bitch Check (each morning)
7:30 am Bitch check at entrance to Clear Creek Sports Club
7:45 am Test Dogs
8:00 am TEST BEGINS – First Running Dog to the Line!
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 certificates for sick or injured dog or extenuating circumstances approved by the Hunt Test Committee. Given the uncertainty surrounding the COVID19 pandemic, upon receipt of a note (within 30 days of event) of a doctors consult or visit with any symptoms the committee will consider all requests for refunds, less an administrative fee.
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, April 17, 2021, the day before the Invitational starts.
Birds: Ducks and or pheasants will be used.
FOOD: There are numerous fast food restaurants in Corning, one mile north of the test grounds.
Training Birds:
Click here to download the Training Bird ORDER FORM
All Training birds will be purchased with this order form only, directly from Brad.
Contact Brad Henman with Questions and more information:
Brad Henman, BV FARMS
(530) 520-9464. or brad@clearcreeksportsclub.com
• Birds may be picked up between 7:30 and 8:30
• All birds must be PRE-PAID
• Bird Pickup location is the Clear Creek Sports Club Office
• There will be a DEAD BIRD drop area. DO NOT put in dumpsters.
Bring your own crates.
*Please note – due to infectious disease, no outside birds are allowed on Brad’s property at any time. Please respect this policy when planning your trip.
**Special Note –Hunting licenses for shooters on the grounds will be $15.00.
Contact Brad Henman at the office (530-520-9464) to purchase one. For out of state gunners who want to shoot flyers on training grounds – check out the website at www.wildlife.ca.gov You have to create a profile online, send in hunter safety or a copy of your out of state license and pay the California Fees. (We suggest you consider finding a California hunter to train with you!)
Training Areas:
Training grounds will be allocated each day by lottery drawing starting TBA. The draw location TBA.
The Training Grounds and Test Site Book with descriptions and photos of each training area will be available at the draw, or by contacting a committee member directly upon arriving into Town.
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 MRC members directly involved in hosting the event)