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2024 MASTER AMATEUR INVITATIONAL
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GENERAL INFORMATION:
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DATES: Sunday, June 9 - Sunday, June 16, 2024
(Event Concludes at the completion of six series) LOCATION: Carnation, Washington Snoqualmie Valley Retriever Grounds 10808 W. Snoqualmie Valley Road, NE Carnation, Washington 98104 |
JUDGES:
Joey Edsall – Eastern Region Matt Griffiths – Central Region Carol Hynes – Central Region Mark Watson – West 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.
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
Entries Closed: April 9, 2024
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
Entries Closed: April 9, 2024
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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 markfrederick.labs@gmail.com Smyrna, DE John Dawber, Director hockeydad200@aol.com Southbridge, MA CENTRAL REGION: Jace Tramontin, Vice President mnretriever@gmail.com Iron, MN Wilson "Boogie" LeJeune, Director wlejeune@camtel.net Bell City, LA WEST CENTRAL REGION: Dave Christianson, Vice President d.christianson@me.com Bellville, TX Douglas McGuire, Director doug@vintagegoldens.com Katy, TX WEST REGION: Rhonda Reed, Vice President salmonlady@sbcglobal.net Davis, CA Julie Cairns, Director malcair@sonic.net Eureka, CA SECRETARY: Anne Millane anne.millane@yahoo.com Mayville, WI TREASURER: Carolyn Kurth masteram.treasurer@gmail.com MEMBERSHIP LIAISON: Sue Collins k9aucollins@gmail.com Reno, NV COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR: Mike Heard wxmheard@hotmail.com Bozeman, MT SPONSORSHIP LIAISON: Larry Blasbalg lblasbalg7393@gmail.com Clinton, ME |
Hunt Test COMMITTEE:
Committee Chairpersons: TBD Hunt Test Committee: TBD Stake Captains: TBD Traffic: TBD Bird steward: TBD Grounds & Equipment: TBD Hospitality: TBD Safety: TBD Official reporter: Mike Heard Corporate Sponsor Liaison: Larry Blasbalg Official Photographer: Mark Atwater - upclosephoto.com Merchandise Store: TBD Emergency Information: Emergency Police, Fire and Ambulance call 911 Official Veterinarian: TBD |
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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: TBA SUNDAY, June 2 – 5:00 pm First Property Draw for Monday, June 3rd MONDAY, June 3 – 5:00 pm Second Property Draw for Tuesday, June 4th & Wednesday, June 5th WEDNESDAY, June 5 – 5:00 pm Third Property Draw for Thursday, June 6th and Friday June 7th **The Program & Training Guide will be available at the draw. TUESDAY, June 4th – 8:00 am Judges & HT Committee Meeting/Start Set-ups FRIDAY, June 7 – 8:00 am Final Test Preparations – Location: Each test site SATURDAY, June 8 Location: Evergreen State Fairgrounds, 4H building, 14405 179th Ave SE, Monroe, WA 98272 Actual Schedule TBA ... 10:00 am – Merchandise Store Opens 11:00 am – Handlers check-in & Registration Begins 1:00 - 2:00 pm – Mandatory Bitch Check 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) SUNDAY, June 9 (TBA) 7:00 am *Mandatory Bitch Check 7:30 am Judges Introductions 7:45 am Test Dogs 8:00 am Dog to the Line - Tests Begin DAILY, June 9-16 (TBA) 7:00 am *Mandatory Bitch Check TUESDAY, June 11 5:30 - 6:30 pm - Mandatory Bitch Check 6:30 pm - Workers' Party Location: TBA AWARDS CEREMONY **The date will be announced as the week progresses** TBA |
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: 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: 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 |