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2024 MASTER AMATEUR INVITATIONAL
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GENERAL INFORMATION:DATES: Sunday, June 9 - Sunday, June 16, 2024
(Event Concludes at the completion of six series) LOCATION: Carnation, Washington Snoqualmie Valley Retriever Grounds 10810 W. Snoqualmie Valley Road, NE Carnation, Washington 98104 JUDGES:
Joey Edsall – Eastern Region Matt Griffiths – Central Region Linda Johnson – Western Region (alternate) 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 Mar. 1, 2023 and will end Feb. 29, 2024. 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, 2024 (enter here) Entries Close: April 1, 2024 |
2024 MAI Training Guide
New in 2024! YouTube Live Stream of the Event!
Don't Miss it! 
Scan the QR code above or go to:
https://youtube.com/@BlackBlizzardRetrievers |
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Master AMATEUR Retriever Club
Officers and Board of Directors PRESIDENT: Fred Nusbickel [email protected] Meigs, GA EAST REGION: Mark Frederick, Vice President [email protected] Smyrna, DE John Dawber, Director [email protected] Southbridge, MA CENTRAL REGION: Jace Tramontin, Vice President [email protected] Iron, MN Wilson "Boogie" LeJeune, Director [email protected] Bell City, LA WEST CENTRAL REGION: Dave Christianson, Vice President [email protected] Bellville, TX Douglas McGuire, Director [email protected] Katy, TX WEST REGION: Rhonda Reed, Vice President [email protected] Davis, CA Julie Cairns, Director [email protected] Eureka, CA SECRETARY: Anne Millane [email protected] Mayville, WI TREASURER: Carolyn Kurth [email protected] MEMBERSHIP LIAISON: Sue Collins [email protected] Reno, NV COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR: Mike Heard [email protected] Bozeman, MT SPONSORSHIP LIAISON: Larry Blasbalg [email protected] Clinton, ME |
Hunt Test COMMITTEE:
Committee Chairpersons: Rhonda Reed Mark Frederick Hunt Test Committee: Rhonda Reed, Western Region VP Mark Frederick, Eastern Region VP Jace Tramontin, Central Region VP David Christianson, West Central Region VP Julie Cairns, Western Region Director Stake Captains: John Dawber Marshalls: Dianne Clark & Chris Braswell Sound Lead: Brook Douglas Traffic: Keith Winch Gun Captain: Paul McGinnis Field Crew Captain: Jace Tramontin Bird Steward: Dave McPherson Equipment: Boogie Lejeune Hospitality: Julie Cairns Safety and Grounds: Dave Illias, Bill Woll Official reporter: Mike Heard Corporate Sponsor Liaison: Larry Blasbalg Official Photographer: Zach Heath – SweetAz Productions Merchandise Store: Pam Bunnell and Carolyn Douglas Emergency Information: Emergency Police, Fire and Ambulance call 911 Emergency Contact: Betsy Reali, 425-503-5323 Official Veterinarian: Pilchuck Veterinary Hospital, 360-563-5300, 11308 92nd St. SE, Snohomish, WA - Directions - 35 minutes from the test site. Take W. Snoqualmie Valley Rd. north. Turn right onto Woodinville-Duvall Rd. into Duvall. Turn left at light onto Hwy 203. In Monroe, turn left onto Hwy 2. God 5 miles pas Evergreen State Fairgrounds. Take 88th St.(Snohomish) exit. Turn left and go about 1/4 miles. Clinic is on left. Veterinary Emergency Group 15830 Redmond Way Redmond, WA 425-215-0895 |
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Headquarters HOTEL
Evergreen Inn and Suites 19103 State Route 2 Monroe WA 98272 (360) 863-1900 *NOTE* Property drawings will be held in the breakfast area. SCHEDULE of EVENTS: Although subject to change, here is the preliminary schedule of events for the 2024 Master Amateur Invitational. Location: Snoqualmie Valley Retriever Grounds Property draws at Evergreen Inn and Suites June 2, Sunday – 5:00 pm Property draw for Monday, the 3rd Sunday, June 2nd – 5:00 pm First Property draw for Monday, June 3rd Monday, June 3rd – 5:00 pm Second Property draw for Tuesday and Wednesday, the 4th and 5th Tuesday, June 4th – 8:00 am Judges & HT Committee Meeting/Start Set-ups Wednesday, June 5th – 5:00 pm Third Property draw for Thursday and Friday, the 6th and 7th Friday, June 7th – 8:00 am Final Test Preparations – Location: Each test site Saturday, June 8th Location: Evergreen State Fairgrounds, 4H building, 14405 179th Ave SE, Monroe, WA 98272
Sunday, June 9th Location: Snoqualmie Valley Retriever Grounds 10808 W. Snoqualmie Valley Road, NE, Carnation, Washington
**The Program & Training Guide will be available at the draw. DAILY, June 9-16 7:00 am *Mandatory Bitch Check Location: Snoqualmie Valley Retriever Grounds TUESDAY, June 11th 5:30 - 6:30 pm - Mandatory Bitch Check 6:30 pm - Workers' Party Location: Snoqualmie Valley Retriever Grounds AWARDS CEREMONY **The date will be announced as the week progresses** Location: Snoqualmie Valley Retriever Grounds |
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, June 8, 2024, the day before the Invitational starts. Courses and Birds: Mallard ducks, Pheasant, chukars may be used in the tests 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: Food will not be available on the grounds, however there are grocers and restaurants within 10 minutes of the grounds. Grilling is permitted on the grounds. Training Birds: Training birds are available through this link. Last day to order is May 29, 2024. Pre-training Live Duck Order ACCOMODATIONS: PET FRIENDLY Lodging: Issaquah (20+ min to grounds) Hilton Garden Inn (425) 837-3600 $$$ Motel 6 (425) 392-8405 $ Redmond (12-15 min to grounds) Woodspring Suites $$ (425) 598-7010 Monroe (20 min from grounds) Note: The Saturday meetings and dinner will be in Monroe. Best Western Sky Valley Inn $$$ 19233 State Route -2, Monroe WA 98272 (360) 794-3111 *NOTE*: We have a limited block of rooms reserved for the event. Evergreen Inn & Suites $$+ 19103 State Route 2, Monroe WA 98272 (360) 863-1900 *NOTE* Please say that you are with the Master Amateur Retriever Club to get the rate of $155/$165 per night (double Queen/King room). State if you need a pet friendly room. Fairground Inn $ More economical, but property is run down and apparently has train noise. (360) 794-5401 Woodinville (20+ min from grounds) Hampton Inn (425) 788-9247 $$$ RV PARKS: Evergreen State Fairgrounds, Monroe WA 14390 CASCADE VIEW DR SE MONROE WA 98272-1138 NOTE: Use this link to reserve: https://forms.gle/C5kgVnCxaKLAQCRp6 DO NOT use online link or you will be limited to a Maximum 7 night stay. Spaces can accommodate up to 42 foot RVs, with water and 30-amp electricity. There are 24 pull through sites. Dump station is on site. Thousand Trails 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 |