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2022 MASTER AMATEUR INVITATIONAL
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GENERAL INFORMATION:
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DATES: Sunday, May 22 - Sunday, May 29, 2022
(Event Concludes at the completion of six series) LOCATION: Wood Dale Farm, 20261 State Hwy EE, Sedalia, Missouri 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. |
JUDGES:
Flight A Laura Judd Bill Skeels Flight B Lin Gelbmann Micky Novak |
Entry Fee: $400
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 six 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, 2021 and will end February 28, 2022.
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 21, 2022
Entries Close: April 18, 2022
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 six 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, 2021 and will end February 28, 2022.
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 21, 2022
Entries Close: April 18, 2022
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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, Director wlejeune@camtel.net Bell City, LA WEST CENTRAL REGION: Dave Christianson, Vice President d.christianson@me.com Bellville, TX Jeff Bundy, Director jpbshooter@aol.com Omaha, NE WEST REGION: Rhonda Reed, Vice President salmonlady@sbcglobal.net Davis, CA Ted de Looze, Director teddelooze@gmail.com Portland, OR SECRETARY: Nancy Bauer nancy51bauer@yahoo.com Hartford, WI TREASURER: Carolyn Kurth masteram.treasurer@gmail.com COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR: Nancy Bauer nancy51bauer@yahoo.com Hartford, WI SPONSORSHIP LIAISON: Elizabeth Pohl betsypohl@icloud.com Advance, NC |
Hunt Test COMMITTEE:
Committee Chairpersons: Beth Gerdes, Chair Dave Christianson, Co-Chair Hunt Test Committee: Fred Nusbickel Rhonda Reed Nancy Bauer Carolyn Kurth Ed Sullivan Stake Captains: Jim Bauer, Jeff Bundy, Boogie LeJeune Traffic: Kevin McGinnis Bird steward: David Hagemeyer, Hagemeyer Farms Grounds & Equipment: Stake Captains Hospitality: Mark and Kim Frederick Safety: DeDe Paterson Official reporter: TBA Official Photographer: Mark Atwater - upclosephoto.com Merchandise: Pat McKinney Corporate Sponsor Liaison: Betsy Pohl Emergency Information: Emergency Police, Fire and Ambulance 911 or or Police Department: 201 West 2nd Street, Sedalia, MO; Phone: 660-827-7823 Official Veterinarian:Thompson Hills Animal Clinic 1201 Thompson Blvd Sedalia, MO 65301 Phone: 660-827-5310 Fax: 660-827-5303 FOR AFTER HOURS EMERGENCY CARE CALL: (660) 827-5310 |
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Headquarters HOTEL
Best Western State Fair Inn 3120 S. Limit Avenue Sedalia, MO 65301 660-826-6100 – www.bestwestern.com **Check In: 3:00 pm – Check Out: 11:00 am Reservations must be confirmed via credit card or deposit. To make reservations call 1-877-826-6101 or 660-826-6100. Tell the hotel you are with the Master Amateur Retriever Club. This is a pet friendly motel but you need to let them know you plan to bring your dog into the room. SCHEDULE of EVENTS: This is a tentative schedule. Watch for schedule updates here and on the MARC Facebook page. NOTE: Scheduling of Training properties will be done through the Hunt Test Committee. Please DO NOT try to contact the property owners directly. Training grounds will be allocated by a random draw which will take place at the Best Western State Fair Inn, 3120 S. Limit Ave., Sedalia, MO 65301 660-826-6100 – www.bestwestern.com Property Draws: SUNDAY, May 15 – 5:00 pm (HQ-Best Western State Fair Inn) First Property Draw for Monday, May 16th MONDAY, May 16 – 5:00 pm (HQ-Best Western State Fair Inn) Second Property Draw for Tuesday, May 17th & Wednesday, May 18th WEDNESDAY, May 18 – 5:00 pm (HQ-Best Western State Fair Inn) Third Property Draw for Thursday, May 19th and Friday May 20th **The Program & Training Guide will be available at the draw. TUESDAY, May 17 – 8:00 am Judges & HT Committee Meeting/Start Set-ups HQ-Best Western State Fair Inn FRIDAY, May 20 – 8:00 am Final Test Preparations – Location: Each test site SATURDAY, May 21 Agriculture Building #22, Missouri State Fairgrounds 2503 W. 16th, Sedalia, MO 10:00 am – Merchandise Store Opens 11:00 am – Handlers check-in & Registration Begins (11am -3pm) 3:00 pm - Mandatory Handlers Meeting 4:00 pm - MARC Annual Meeting (or Immediately following Handler’s Meeting) 5:30 pm - Opening Party Meet & Greet (or Immediately following Annual Meeting) **Cocktail Welcome Party immediately following Annual Meeting SUNDAY, May 22 (Wood Dale Farms, Sedalia, MO) 7:00 am *Mandatory Bitch Check 7:30 am Introductions 7:45 am Test Dogs 8:00 am Dog to the Line - Tests Begin DAILY, May 22-27 (Wood Dale Farms, Sedalia, MO) 7:00 am *Mandatory Bitch Check TUESDAY, May 24 Agriculture Building, Missouri State Fairgrounds 6:30 pm - Workers' Party TBD TBD TBD - AWARDS CEREMONY |
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, May 21, 2022, the day before the Invitational starts. Courses and Birds: Mallard Ducks Drawing: The electronic draw will take place on April, 18th, 2022 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 Training Birds: TBA 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: National: Kansas City, MO or St. Louis, MO or Regional: Columbia, MO ACCOMODATIONS: HOTELS located in the immediate area of the grounds: American Inn: 1217 S Limit, S Hwy 65 Ph:660-826-2488 Budget Host Super 7: Ph:660-827-0215 or 1-800-675-2518 Comfort Inn: 3600 W Broadway Ph:660-829-5050 or 1-800-424-6423 Georgetown Country View Estates (B&B): 22378 Hwy H / Phone:660-287-3336 Georgetown Inn (B&B): 22166 Hwy H Ph: 660-826-3941 Holiday Inn Express: 4001 W Broadway Ph: 888-465-4329 or 660-826-4000 Hotel Bothwell: 103 E 4th Street Ph: 660-826-5588 Sunset Motel: S Hwy 65 Ph: 660-826-1446 Truman Inn & Suites (Econo Lodge): 3501 W Broadway Ph: 660-826-8400 RV PARKS: Chaplin’s RVs: 4000 Main Street Rd Ph: 660-826-8549 Countryside Adult & Senior RV Park: 5464 S 65 Hwy Ph: 660-827-6513 or 817-564-3036 Happy Acres RV Park: 22527 Hwy 65 North Ph: 660-826-4046 MO State Fair Grounds: No Reservation required. Over 1000 full service spots. Next door to HQ Motel. Great area to air dogs. $15 per night for dry camping. $25 per night for full hook-up. 40 reserved for our event. |