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2023 MASTER AMATEUR INVITATIONAL
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GENERAL INFORMATION:
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DATES: Sunday, April 23 - Sunday, April 30, 2023
(Event Concludes at the completion of six series) LOCATION: Giddings, Texas KC Beefmasters Bluff Creek Ranch Fuller 70 1090 PVT Rd 3321, Lincoln, TX Fuller 145 2187 CR 109, Lincoln, TX Fuller 345 3910 FM 1624, Lincoln, TX |
JUDGES:
Fred Collins – Eastern Region Richard Gravely – Central Region Mike Collson – Western Region Patricia Polish – Western Region |
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.
This Hunting Test will be held using the AMERICAN KENNEL CLUB regulations and guidelines for hunting tests.
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 Amateur Qualifiers: The qualifying period for this Invitational began March 1, 2022 and will end February 28, 2023.
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 1, 2023
Entries Close: March 13, 2023
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 Amateur Qualifiers: The qualifying period for this Invitational began March 1, 2022 and will end February 28, 2023.
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 1, 2023
Entries Close: March 13, 2023
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Master AMATEUR Retriever Club
Officers and Board of Directors PRESIDENT: Fred Nusbickel frnusbickel@gmail.com Meigs, GA EAST REGION: Mark Frederick, Vice President frederick5@atlanticbb.net Smyrna, DE John Dawber, Director hockeydad200@aol.com Southbridge, MA 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 Julie Cairns, Director malcair@sonic.net Eureka, CA 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: Dave Christianson, Chair Rhonda Reed, Co-Chair Hunt Test Committee: Mark Frederick Rhonda Reed Nancy Bauer Carolyn Kurth Beth Gerdes Stake Captains: Jeff Bundy, Boogie LeJeune Traffic: TBD Bird steward: Mark Watson - Redmark Kennels Grounds & Equipment: TBD Hospitality: Julie Cairns Safety: DeDe Paterson Official reporter: TBD Official Photographer: Mark Atwater - upclosephoto.com Merchandise: TBD Corporate Sponsor Liaison: Betsy Pohl Emergency Information: Emergency Police, Fire and Ambulance call 911 Official Veterinarian: TBD FOR AFTER HOURS EMERGENCY CARE CALL: TBD |
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Headquarters HOTEL
Super 8 4002 Austin St. Giddings, TX 78942-3655 1-800-946-5338 – Rate $79.00 **Check In: 3:00 pm – Check Out: 11:00 am Reservations must be confirmed via credit card or deposit. 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. $15 pet fee 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 Super 8 Hotel in Giddings, TX. Property Draws: SUNDAY, April 16 – 5:00 pm First Property Draw for Monday, April 17th MONDAY, April 17 – 5:00 pm Second Property Draw for Tuesday, April 18th & Wednesday, April 19th WEDNESDAY, April 19 – 5:00 pm (TBD) Third Property Draw for Thursday, April 20th and Friday April 21st **The Program & Training Guide will be available at the draw. TUESDAY, April 18 – 8:00 am Judges & HT Committee Meeting/Start Set-ups TBD FRIDAY, April 21 – 8:00 am Final Test Preparations – Location: Each test site SATURDAY, April 22 The Silo – 1031 County Road 223, Giddings, Texas 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, April 23 (KC Beefmaster Bluff Creek Ranch) 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, April 23-30 (KC Beefmaster Bluff Creek Ranch) 7:00 am *Mandatory Bitch Check TUESDAY, April 25 The Silo 1031 County Road 223, Giddings, Texas 6:30 pm - Workers' Party AWARDS CEREMONY The date will be announced as the week progresses Homestead Ranch 1146 Private Road 5018 Giddings, TX 78942 |
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 22, 2023, the day before the Invitational starts. Courses and Birds: TBA Drawing: The electronic draw will take place on TBA 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 AIRPORTS: Austin, Texas - Bergstrom International Airport Houston, Texas – George Bush Intercontinental Airport ACCOMODATIONS: HOTELS located in the immediate area of the grounds: Super 8 - Giddings, TX 979-542-9666 Best Western - Giddings, TX 979-542-5000 Executive Inn - Giddings, TX 979-542-5791 Many Hotels also in the Bastrop, Elgin, Rockdale, TX area. RV PARKS: Giddings RV Park - 979-325-0412 South Forty TV Park - 979-366-9341 Elm Creek Inn & RV - 512-253-0026 The Pines at Bastrop RV Park - 512-693-9476 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 |