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2021 MASTER AMATEUR INVITATIONAL
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GENERAL INFORMATION:
DATES: Sunday, May 16 - Sunday, May 23, 2021
(Event Concludes at the completion of six series)
LOCATION: Steve Ferguson Memorial Retriever Grounds
Eastern Region – Emporia, Virginia and surrounding areas
(Event Concludes at the completion of six series)
LOCATION: Steve Ferguson Memorial Retriever Grounds
Eastern Region – Emporia, Virginia and surrounding areas
Open to all Retriever breeds as specified in the Qualifying Standards
This Hunting Test will be held using the AMERICAN KENNEL CLUB regulations and guidelines for hunting tests.
WHERE: The fifth annual MAI will be held on the Steve Ferguson Memorial Retriever Grounds in Emporia Virginia.
WHEN: The event will begin on Sunday, May 16, 2021 and wrap up by Sunday, May 23, 2021
Entry Fee: $400
Duration: s 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. (Event concludes at the completion of six series which may be prior to Sunday)
Master National Qualifiers: The qualifying period for this Invitational began March 1, 2020 and will end February 28, 2021.
**NOTE: Dogs qualifying for the 2020 Invitational during the period of March 1, 2019 through February 29, 2020 are also qualified to enter this 2021 Invitational.
For full qualification requirements, click here.
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: March 29, 2021
Entries Close: April 19, 2021
JUDGES:
West Central Region
TBD
Western Region
TBD
Eastern Region
TBD
Central Region
TBD
Master AMATEUR Retriever Club
Officers and Board of Directors
PRESIDENT:
Fred Nusbickel
frnusbickel@gmail.com
Meigs, GA
East Region:
Larry Blasbalg, Vice President
lbb7393@cox.net
Narragansett, RI
Mark Frederick, Director
frederick5@atlanticbb.net
Smyrna, DE
Central Region:
Beth Gerdes, Vice President
gerdes2@maxwire.net
Chenoa, IL
Boogie LeJeune, 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
SECRETARY:
Nancy Bauer
TREASURER:
Megan Baker
COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR:
Nancy Bauer
nancy51bauer@yahoo.com
Hartford, WI
SPONSORSHIP LIAISON:
Elizabeth Pohl
betsypohl@icloud.com
Advance, NC
Hunt Test COMMITTEE:
Committee Chairpersons:
Larry Blasbalg, Chair
Beth Gerdes, Co-Chair
Hunt Test Committee:
Larry Blasbalg
Mark Frederick
Beth Gerdes
Linwood Potter
Keith Maready
Dave Christianson
Fred Nusbickle
Gloria Nusbickle
Gun Captain: John Dawber
Traffic: Steve Davis and Linwood Potter
Bird steward: Keith Maready
Bird Petters: Hilda Wood
Grounds & Equipment: Ed Sullivan & Frank Pendergast
Emergency Coordinator: Tom Jackson
Hospitality: Mark and Kim Frederick
Safety: Tom Jackson
Qualifications: TBA
Official reporter: TBA
Official Photographer: Mark Atwater - upclosephoto.com
Sound: National Anthem – Roanoke Rapids High School Choir
Merchandise: Beth Gerdes
Corporate Sponsor Liaison: Betsy Pohl
Emergency Information:
Emergency Police, Fire and Ambulance 911
Veterinarian
Dr Chen
Animal Hospital of Emporia
715 North Main Street
Emporia, VA
434-634-3936
Headquarters HOTEL
Hilton Gardens
111 Carolina Crossroads Pkwy
Roanoke Rapids, NC 27870
ReservationDesk.com: (252) 519-2333
SCHEDULE of MEETINGS and social activities:
This is a tentative schedule. Watch for schedule updates here and on the MARC Facebook page.
Property Draws:
Sunday, May 9, 5pm:
First Property Draw for Monday, May 10th
Monday, May 10, 5pm:
Second Property Draw for Tuesday, May 12th & Wednesday, May 13th
Wednesday, May 13, 5pm:
Third Property Draw for Thursday, May 14th and Friday May 15th
Training grounds will be allocated by a random draw which will take place at the Hilton Gardens in Roanoke Rapids, NC.
The Program & Training Guide will be available at the draw.
SCHEDULE:
FRIDAY, May 14, 2021
5:00 pm – Charter Banquet / Opening Reception & Raffle at the Kirkwood Adams Recreational Center
(1100 Hamilton Street, Roanoke Rapids (252) 533-2800)
SATURDAY, May 15, 2021
10:00 am – MARC Merchandise store opens!
10:00 am - Handlers Check-in and Registration / Bitch check
2:00 pm - Mandatory Handlers Meeting/ 3pm MARC Annual Meeting
SUNDAY, May 16, 2021
*Manditory Bitch Check (each morning)
7:30 am Introductions (Test Grounds)
7:45 am Test Dogs
8:00 am Dog to the Line
MONDAY, May 17, 2021
“Virginia Pig Piking” hosted by the Mid Atlantic Hunting Retriever Club of VA will be held at
the Brink Hunt Club, 21542 Diamond Grove Road, Emporia VA
TUESDAY, May 18, 2021
Workers Party Shrimp Boil hosted by the Atlantic Flyway Retriever Club, Brink Hunt Club
Scratch Policy:
See event premium.
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.
Courses and Birds: Mallard Ducks and or pheasants will be used.
Drawing:
The electronic draw will take place on April, 20th, 2021 at 12:01 Central Time and will be posted online for viewing upon final approval by the Master Amateur Retriever Club.
There will be a rotation in the Running Order
Food:
Lunches will be available on the grounds
Closing Ceremony:
TBA
Training Birds:.
All Training Birds must be Pre-Ordered online with full payment required (non-refundable)
Bird Pickup will be at the Brink Hunt Club, bring your own crates.
Dead Bird Disposal will be at the Brink Hunt Club
PRIZES:
Event Pin – Awarded to each participant
AKC Rosette – Awarded to all Qualifiers
Goose Band – Awarded to all Qualifiers
Master Amateur Invitational Crystal Plate – Awarded to all Qualifiers
AIRPORTS:
Richmond International Airport
1 Richard E Byrd Terminal Drive
Richmond, VA 23250
Halifax Northampton Regional Airport
700 Gregory Farm Rd
Halifax, NC · (252) 583-3492
Emporia Greensville Regional Airport
139 Airport Dr
Emporia, VA · (434) 634-3696
ACCOMODATIONS:
HOTELS located in the immediate area of the grounds:
Hilton Gardens Hotel,
111 Carolina Crossroads Pkwy
Roanoke Rapids, NC
252-519-2333
Hampton Inn
85 Hampton Blvd
Roanoke Rapids, NC
855-516-1090
Quality Inn
1914 Julian R Allsbrook Hwy
Roanoke Rapids, NC 27870
(252) 537-9927
Sure Stay Plus (Best Western)
Roanoke Rapids, NC 27870
(252) 536-2300
Country Inn & Suites
107 Sadler Lane
Emporia, VA
844-225-0052
RV PARKS
RV Resort @ Carolina Crossroads
(Cabins with patios)
415 Wallace Fork Rd.
Roanoke Rapids, NC 27870
800-246-8357
Cattail Creek Campground
3901 Ferry Rd
Skippers, VA
(252) 207-1281
Lake Gaston RV & Camping Resort
561 Fleming Dairy Rd
Littleton, NC
(252) 586-4121
Sherwood Forest Campgrounds
110 Nottingham Circle
Henrico, NC
(252) 537-2526
Enfield / Rocky Mount KOA
101 Bell Acres, Enfield, NC
(252) 445-5925
NOTICE
NO RV VEHICLES OR OVERNIGHT CAMPING WILL BE ALLOWED ON THE STEVE FERGUSON MEMORIAL RETRIEVER GROUNDS DURING THE EVENT.
This Hunting Test will be held using the AMERICAN KENNEL CLUB regulations and guidelines for hunting tests.
WHERE: The fifth annual MAI will be held on the Steve Ferguson Memorial Retriever Grounds in Emporia Virginia.
WHEN: The event will begin on Sunday, May 16, 2021 and wrap up by Sunday, May 23, 2021
Entry Fee: $400
Duration: s 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. (Event concludes at the completion of six series which may be prior to Sunday)
Master National Qualifiers: The qualifying period for this Invitational began March 1, 2020 and will end February 28, 2021.
**NOTE: Dogs qualifying for the 2020 Invitational during the period of March 1, 2019 through February 29, 2020 are also qualified to enter this 2021 Invitational.
For full qualification requirements, click here.
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: March 29, 2021
Entries Close: April 19, 2021
JUDGES:
West Central Region
TBD
Western Region
TBD
Eastern Region
TBD
Central Region
TBD
Master AMATEUR Retriever Club
Officers and Board of Directors
PRESIDENT:
Fred Nusbickel
frnusbickel@gmail.com
Meigs, GA
East Region:
Larry Blasbalg, Vice President
lbb7393@cox.net
Narragansett, RI
Mark Frederick, Director
frederick5@atlanticbb.net
Smyrna, DE
Central Region:
Beth Gerdes, Vice President
gerdes2@maxwire.net
Chenoa, IL
Boogie LeJeune, 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
SECRETARY:
Nancy Bauer
TREASURER:
Megan Baker
COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR:
Nancy Bauer
nancy51bauer@yahoo.com
Hartford, WI
SPONSORSHIP LIAISON:
Elizabeth Pohl
betsypohl@icloud.com
Advance, NC
Hunt Test COMMITTEE:
Committee Chairpersons:
Larry Blasbalg, Chair
Beth Gerdes, Co-Chair
Hunt Test Committee:
Larry Blasbalg
Mark Frederick
Beth Gerdes
Linwood Potter
Keith Maready
Dave Christianson
Fred Nusbickle
Gloria Nusbickle
Gun Captain: John Dawber
Traffic: Steve Davis and Linwood Potter
Bird steward: Keith Maready
Bird Petters: Hilda Wood
Grounds & Equipment: Ed Sullivan & Frank Pendergast
Emergency Coordinator: Tom Jackson
Hospitality: Mark and Kim Frederick
Safety: Tom Jackson
Qualifications: TBA
Official reporter: TBA
Official Photographer: Mark Atwater - upclosephoto.com
Sound: National Anthem – Roanoke Rapids High School Choir
Merchandise: Beth Gerdes
Corporate Sponsor Liaison: Betsy Pohl
Emergency Information:
Emergency Police, Fire and Ambulance 911
Veterinarian
Dr Chen
Animal Hospital of Emporia
715 North Main Street
Emporia, VA
434-634-3936
Headquarters HOTEL
Hilton Gardens
111 Carolina Crossroads Pkwy
Roanoke Rapids, NC 27870
ReservationDesk.com: (252) 519-2333
SCHEDULE of MEETINGS and social activities:
This is a tentative schedule. Watch for schedule updates here and on the MARC Facebook page.
Property Draws:
Sunday, May 9, 5pm:
First Property Draw for Monday, May 10th
Monday, May 10, 5pm:
Second Property Draw for Tuesday, May 12th & Wednesday, May 13th
Wednesday, May 13, 5pm:
Third Property Draw for Thursday, May 14th and Friday May 15th
Training grounds will be allocated by a random draw which will take place at the Hilton Gardens in Roanoke Rapids, NC.
The Program & Training Guide will be available at the draw.
SCHEDULE:
FRIDAY, May 14, 2021
5:00 pm – Charter Banquet / Opening Reception & Raffle at the Kirkwood Adams Recreational Center
(1100 Hamilton Street, Roanoke Rapids (252) 533-2800)
SATURDAY, May 15, 2021
10:00 am – MARC Merchandise store opens!
10:00 am - Handlers Check-in and Registration / Bitch check
2:00 pm - Mandatory Handlers Meeting/ 3pm MARC Annual Meeting
SUNDAY, May 16, 2021
*Manditory Bitch Check (each morning)
7:30 am Introductions (Test Grounds)
7:45 am Test Dogs
8:00 am Dog to the Line
MONDAY, May 17, 2021
“Virginia Pig Piking” hosted by the Mid Atlantic Hunting Retriever Club of VA will be held at
the Brink Hunt Club, 21542 Diamond Grove Road, Emporia VA
TUESDAY, May 18, 2021
Workers Party Shrimp Boil hosted by the Atlantic Flyway Retriever Club, Brink Hunt Club
Scratch Policy:
See event premium.
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.
Courses and Birds: Mallard Ducks and or pheasants will be used.
Drawing:
The electronic draw will take place on April, 20th, 2021 at 12:01 Central Time and will be posted online for viewing upon final approval by the Master Amateur Retriever Club.
There will be a rotation in the Running Order
Food:
Lunches will be available on the grounds
Closing Ceremony:
TBA
Training Birds:.
All Training Birds must be Pre-Ordered online with full payment required (non-refundable)
Bird Pickup will be at the Brink Hunt Club, bring your own crates.
Dead Bird Disposal will be at the Brink Hunt Club
PRIZES:
Event Pin – Awarded to each participant
AKC Rosette – Awarded to all Qualifiers
Goose Band – Awarded to all Qualifiers
Master Amateur Invitational Crystal Plate – Awarded to all Qualifiers
AIRPORTS:
Richmond International Airport
1 Richard E Byrd Terminal Drive
Richmond, VA 23250
Halifax Northampton Regional Airport
700 Gregory Farm Rd
Halifax, NC · (252) 583-3492
Emporia Greensville Regional Airport
139 Airport Dr
Emporia, VA · (434) 634-3696
ACCOMODATIONS:
HOTELS located in the immediate area of the grounds:
Hilton Gardens Hotel,
111 Carolina Crossroads Pkwy
Roanoke Rapids, NC
252-519-2333
Hampton Inn
85 Hampton Blvd
Roanoke Rapids, NC
855-516-1090
Quality Inn
1914 Julian R Allsbrook Hwy
Roanoke Rapids, NC 27870
(252) 537-9927
Sure Stay Plus (Best Western)
Roanoke Rapids, NC 27870
(252) 536-2300
Country Inn & Suites
107 Sadler Lane
Emporia, VA
844-225-0052
RV PARKS
RV Resort @ Carolina Crossroads
(Cabins with patios)
415 Wallace Fork Rd.
Roanoke Rapids, NC 27870
800-246-8357
Cattail Creek Campground
3901 Ferry Rd
Skippers, VA
(252) 207-1281
Lake Gaston RV & Camping Resort
561 Fleming Dairy Rd
Littleton, NC
(252) 586-4121
Sherwood Forest Campgrounds
110 Nottingham Circle
Henrico, NC
(252) 537-2526
Enfield / Rocky Mount KOA
101 Bell Acres, Enfield, NC
(252) 445-5925
NOTICE
NO RV VEHICLES OR OVERNIGHT CAMPING WILL BE ALLOWED ON THE STEVE FERGUSON MEMORIAL RETRIEVER GROUNDS DURING THE EVENT.