Crocus Obedience & Kennel Club

Barn Hunt Fun Test

Sunday, March 12, 2017 starts at 8 AM

Two trials run concurrently

At the Crocus Obedience & Kennel Club Grounds

¼ mile west of 66th Street and Patricia Avenue West

Brandon, Manitoba

Open to all Breeds and Mixed Breeds. Dogs DO NOT NEED to be registered with Barn Hunt to participate in this Fun Test. As per BHA rules, pg. 5 Part 2, 3 f) “Competitors may enter any level they wish at a Fun Test, and may enter more than one level and/or multiple times at the same level…” COKC will allow training/treats in the ring, all training must be completed within the time allowed for the class entered. All other rules apply.

Trial Secretary:

Ramona Schreiber

17 Cornwallis Bay, Brandon, MB R7A 6Y2

Cell 204-761-8874; email:

PERMISSION HAS BEEN GRANTED BY THE BARN HUNT ASSOCIATION LLC TO HOLD THIS BARN HUNT FUN TEST UNDER THE BARN HUNT RULES AND REGULATIONS. FOR A COPY OF THE RULES, GO TO www.barnhunt.com

ONE RING. CLASSES OFFERED INCLUDE: INSTINCT, NOVICE, OPEN, SENIOR & MASTERS

TRIAL ENTRY LIMITS: 120 RUNS

This Fun Test will be held indoors on rubber matting

LIMITED INDOOR KENNELING SPACE WILL BE AVAILABLE.

Registration opens January 1st, 2017. Entries will be accepted by the trial secretary in the order received until the closing date of Thursday, March 2, 2017 at 9 PM or until the maximum entry limit is reached. If the trial does not fill with pre-entries, day of show entries will be accepted (up to one hour before the trial) until limits are met. Entries received after the closing date must pay day of show entry fees. If entering at the trial, please come with a printed copy of the entry form and a signed waiver.

CROCUS OBEDIENCE & KENNEL BARN HUNT COMMITTEE

Chairperson Jackie Sage Secretary Ramona Schreiber

Chief Rat Wrangler Stephanie Inkster Course Builder Darrell Smith

TRIAL COMMITTEE

Trial Chairperson Jackie Sage

Trial Secretary: Ramona Schreiber

17 Cornwallis Bay, Brandon, MB R7A 6Y2

Ph. 204-761-8874 email:

Official Trial Veterinarians Brandon Animal Clinic

2015A Brandon Ave 204-728-9140

Brandon Hills Veterinary Clinic

733 17th St 204-728-2292

Grand Valley Animal Clinic

304 Pacific Ave 204-728-0033

Wheat City Veterinary Clinic

1528 1st St N 204-728-9262

Trial Judges: Prairie First Ladies, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan

SUBMITTING ENTRIES

PAYMENT BY CHEQUE OR MONEY ORDER , PAYABLE TO: COKC

Mail entries to: Ramona Schreiber, 17 Cornwallis Bay, Brandon, MB R7A 6Y2

Be sure to calculate your entries carefully; any overpayments will be considered a donation to COKC.

No Post-Dated Cheques Email entries and etransfers to accepted


ENTRY FEES

Instinct $15.00

Novice, Open, Senior $22.00

Masters $25.00

A $25.00 charge will be assessed on any returned/NSF cheque tendered.

Day Of Show Entry $5.00 plus above CASH ONLY

DAY OF SHOW ENTRIES
Will be accepted only if maximum entry limit has not been reached. Day of show entries must be submitted to the Trial Secretary and paid in cash, a minimum of one hour before start of the trial.

HOTEL ACOMMODATIONS

The following hotels may accept dogs. NOTE: Please check with each motel when reserving as regulations/rules do change periodically. You are responsible for damage. Please be a thoughtful guest and clean up after yourselves! DOGS MUST BE CRATED WHEN LEFT UNATTENDED.

Canad Inn / Keystone Centre Grounds / 204-727-1422
Barney’s Motel / Hwys #1 & 10 / 204-725-1540
Canadian Inn / 150 5th Street / 204-727-6404
Casa Blanca Motel Lodge / 2728 Victoria Avenue / 204-728-1500
Colonial Inn / 1978 Queens Avenue / 204-728-8532
Comfort Inn / 925 Middleton Avenue / 204-727-6232
Days Inn / 2130 Currie Blvd / 204-727-3600
Keystone Motor Inn / 1050 18th Street / 204-728-6620
Midway Motel / 1st Street North, Hwy 1A / 204-725-1560
Motel 6 / 815 Middleton Ave / 204-726-4000
Royal Oak Inn / 3130 Victoria Avenue / 204-728-5775
Redwood Motor Inn / 345 - 18th Street / 204-728-2200
Super 8 Motor Hotel / 1570 Highland Ave / 204-729-8024
The Little Chalet Motel / 18th Street & Hwy #1 / 204-725-1574
Trails West Motor Hotel / 210-18th Street North / 204-727-3800
Victoria Inn / 3550 Victoria Avenue / 204-725-1532
Western Motel / 1148 18th Street / 204-728-5761

GENERAL RULES

1.  All dogs must be exercised in the exercise areas provided. Please clean up after your dog.

2.  No refund of entry fees will be made if it is impossible to open or complete the trials because of riot, civil disturbance, or other acts beyond the control of the COKC. Entry fees will not be refunded in the event that a dog is absent, disqualified, excused or barred from competition by action of the Judge or event committee.

3.  COKC will use due care and diligence for the welfare of dogs and exhibitors but will not be responsible for or assume any liability in the event of accident or other mishap caused to either dogs, exhibitors or spectators whether the results of accident or otherwise. A dog should not be touched without the permission of the owner or handler.

4.  By City Ordinance – the COKC building is a NON-SMOKING BUILDING. This rule will be strictly enforced.

5.  All entries must be accompanied by the required entry fees to be considered valid. A returned/NSF cheque does not constitute a valid entry. There will be a $25.00 fee for all returned/NSF cheques. Please make all cheques payable to: Crocus Obedience and Kennel Club (COKC). Please forward all entries and payment to the trial secretary.

6.  Exhibitors are responsible for complete, accurate and legible information on entry forms; illegible or incomplete entries cannot be entered in the trial. No refunds will be granted after the closing date unless a replacement entry is available. Requests for refunds must be accompanied by a letter from your veterinarian.

7.  Dogs MUST run “naked,” without a collar/harness. Dogs should be brought to the ring with collars/harnesses which can easily and quickly removed and replaced. All dogs must be on leash at all times except when in the ring.

8.  Loud/Disruptive dogs: Dogs that are loud and disruptive may be asked to locate away from the ring/crating area and/or staged away from the other dogs getting ready to compete. Any dog behaving in a threatening or aggressive manner toward another dog or a person, may be dismissed from the trial if justification is found to do so by the judge and/or trial committee.

9.  Bitches in season are eligible for entry but will be required to be kept separate from all other dogs and will be run in panties at the end of their class. If bringing a bitch in season, please inform the trial secretary prior to the trial and you must inform all exhibitors at the judge’s briefing.

ON-SITE CANTEEN
Breakfast, Lunch, snacks, coffee and drinks will be available for purchase in the COKC building.

It shall be deemed unsportsmanlike conduct if a person, during the running of or in connection with an event abuses or harasses a judge, trial official, or any other person present in any capacity at the event. It shall be the duty and obligation of the club holding the event to see that this is effectively carried out.

Directions to Trial Site: 3.25 miles west of 18th St/ Hwy 10 South on Patricia Ave (gravel road); or enter “Cokc field Cornwallis MB” on Google maps

OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM – Licensed Barn Hunt Fun Test – Sunday, March 12, 2017

Make Cheques and money orders payable to: Crocus Obedience and Kennel Club

Entry Fees: (read carefully)

PRE-ENTRY: $15.00 for Instinct, $22.00 for Novice, Open & Senior; $25.00 for Masters

DAY OF SHOW: CASH ONLY $20.00 for Instinct, $27.00 for Novice, Open & Senior; $30.00 for Masters

Mail entries and payment to: Ramona Schreiber, 17 Cornwallis Bay, Brandon, MB R7A 6Y2

Email entries and etransfers accepted:

Fun Test 1 & 2 are run concurrently: instinct, instinct, novice, novice, open, open, senior, senior, masters, masters

FUN TEST 1: (indicate number of runs if entering more than once)

Instinct______Novice______Open______Senior______Masters______

Dog’s Name: ______

Date of Birth: ______; Sex;______; Breed:______

Dog’s Height at Withers:______Class Height Small______Medium______Large______

Payment enclosed:______

FUN TEST 2: (indicate number of runs if entering more than once)

Instinct______Novice______Open______Senior______Masters______

Dog’s Name: ______

Date of Birth: ______; Sex;______; Breed:______

Dog’s Height at Withers:______Class Height Small______Medium______Large______

Payment enclosed:______

Owner’s name: ______

Address:______

City:______Province;______Postal Code:______

Phone:______Email:______

Confirmations will be sent by email so please be sure your email address is legible.

LIABILITY WAIVER

I (we) agree that the club holding this event has the right to refuse this entry for cause which the club shall

deem sufficient. In consideration of the acceptance of this entry and of the holding of this event and of the

opportunity to win prizes, ribbons, and/or trophies, I (we) agree to hold Barn Hunt Association, LLC, Crocus

Obedience and Kennel Club, their members, directors, governors, officers, agents, or event secretary and the

owner and/or lessor of the premises and any provider of services that are necessary to hold this event and any

employees or volunteers of the aforementioned parties, and any BHA LLC approved judge, judging at this

event, harmless from any claim for loss or injury which may be alleged to have been caused directly or

indirectly to any person or thing by the act of this dog while in or about the event premises or grounds or near

any entrance thereto, and I (we) personally assume all responsibility and liability for any such claim; and I (we)

further agree to hold the aforementioned parties harmless from any claim for loss, injury or damage to this dog.

Additionally, I (we) hereby assume the sole responsibility for and agree to indemnify, defend and save the

aforementioned parties harmless from any and all loss and expense (including legal fees) by reason of the

liability imposed by law upon any of the aforementioned parties for damage because of bodily injuries, including

death at any time resulting therefrom, sustained by any person or persons, including myself (ourselves), or on

account of damage to property, arising out of or in consequence of my (our) participation in this event, however

such, injuries, death or property damage may be caused, and whether or not the same may have been caused

or may be alleged to have been caused by the negligence of the aforementioned parties or any of their

employees, agents, or any other persons.

Date:______

Signature: ______