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2023 MASTER AMATEUR INVITATIONAL
Event Information

Event Blog
Training Guide

GENERAL INFORMATION:

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
2023 Judges Bio's
​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.
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
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
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

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