If space remains after all qualified first and second dog entries are accommodated on February 10, 2018, then we may accept entries for those who wish to run a dog For Exhibition Only (FEO). Dogs running FEO are not eligible to receive titles or earn placement ribbons. FEO results will not be included in the posted trial results.
You will be notified via e-mail of the results of the random draw by 5:00PM (pacific time) February 18, 2018. If you are given a space in the trial, you will receive information on how to submit payment. You will then have 48 hours to complete your payment to confirm your space in the trial.
A waiting list for alternates will be started as soon as entries fill.
Alternates will be contacted when a space opens. Note: Depending on last minute trial logistics, we may opt to not fill all canceled spaces.
Be sure you read and understand the guidelines for this trial before entering. By submitting a registration for this NACSWTM Trial, you acknowledge that you have read, understand, and accept the policies and liability information of NACSWTM.
Cancellation Policy:
Refunds:
The following cancellation policy applies:
- For cancellation of entries on or before 5:00pm April 6, 2018 – Full refund/Full refund minus $20 processing fee.
- For cancellation of entries after 5:00pm April 6, 2018 – no refunds will be issued.
- All cancellations must be emailed to sddeshpan@gmail.com.
Entry fees shall not be refunded in the event that a dog is absent, disqualified, or excused by the NACSW™ official or judge.
This cancellation and refund policy applies to competitors that must withdraw for any reason including but not limited to injury, illness, emergency, and personal or work-related reasons.
No part of the fee will be refunded if the trial cannot take place or be completed by reason of fire, civil disturbances, an Act of God, public emergency, or any other cause beyond the control of the trial organizers.
Trial Conditions:
At an Element Specialty Trial, there will typically be 3-5 searches for each trial. This number may vary to allow for more locations to be obtained for trials. Difficulty will be adjusted by the Certifying Official through selection of areas, hide placement, etc. Search areas will tend to be varied in environment for each trial. For example, for a Level 1 Container search you might have container searches in large spaces, small spaces, inside, outside, with elevation, etc. Modeled after real-life detection work, K9 Nose Work® trials are held in many different locations, with a variety of terrain, under varying weather conditions. Dogs and handlers need to be able to safely negotiate a variety of surfaces, including, but not limited to, tile, linoleum, carpeting, gravel, asphalt, uneven surfaces, and slippery footing. Handlers should be prepared to deal with a variety of weather conditions, including heat, cold, rain and snow. Trials frequently require covering extensive distances to get to and from the parking area to each of the search areas and generally require that this be done across natural, uneven surfaces. Handlers should be prepared for the physical demands and must be able to navigate the terrain with their dog accordingly. Participants should expect to spend most of the day outside or in their vehicles as there are rarely indoor crating options at trials. Please be prepared for you and your canine partner to deal with all of these varying environmental challenges. Handlers should familiarize themselves with potential regional risks and health concerns that may affect themselves or their dogs. Handlers agree that they are entering this trial at their own risk.
Participants should expect to spend most of the day outside or in their vehicles as there are rarely indoor crating options at trials. Please be prepared for you and your canine partner to deal with all of these varying environmental challenges. Handlers agree that they are entering this trial at their own risk.
The trial location is at a county fairgrounds. Parking will be on uneven grassy areas and walking long distances may be required. Terrain is mostly flat gravel as commonly seen in areas of a fairgrounds. Due to unforeseen conditions, such as weather or change in availability of areas at the location, the expected search areas, parking, and pathways to the search areas may be modified at the last minute.
Liability:
By registering for the trial, the competitor hereby assumes all risks of, and responsibility for, accidents and/or damage to her/himself or to her/his property or to others, resulting from the actions of her/his dog. The competitor expressly agree that the NACSW™, Narnia Pet Behavior & Training, Inc.and its assignees or any other person, or persons, of said groups, shall not be held liable personally, or collectively, under any circumstances, for injury, and/or damage to her/himself, for loss or injury to property, whether due to uncontrolled dogs or negligence of any member of said groups, or any other cause, or causes. The competitor also agrees to assume all financial liability that may be incurred by the NACSW™ due to the actions of themselves or their dogs regardless of the cause.
Dog Policies:
- All dogs must be on a 6’ leash at all times when not being tested. NO flexi-leashes while not participating in a competition search.
- Reactive and/or spatially challenged dogs should wear a red bandana (to be provided by the dog’s handler) to help signal others that the dog needs extra space from other dogs.
- Dogs will be toileted in designated areas and handlers must pick-up and dispose of waste.
- Dogs and handlers must stay in designated areas to avoid contaminating testing space, interrupting a test, or from viewing any part of the testing.
- Unentered dogs must remain in the competitor’s vehicle during the trial day. There will be ample potty areas, but unentered dogs should not be allowed to “play” exercise, or train on the trial grounds.
- Competitors should expect to keep their dogs confined in a crate or vehicle when not competing. The logistics of a trial typically do not allow for dogs to hang out on leash in between searches. Competitors should plan to provide their own shade using canopies or shade cloths.
Females in Season:
Will be allowed to run wearing “pants” at the very end of the running orders after all other dogs have been judged. Females in season will be parked and pottied in areas separate from the other dogs while at the trial if the location logistics permit. Handlers must contact sddeshpan@gmail.com.com so plans can be made for the dog.
Rules:
Complete rules are available at www.NACSW.net. It is the responsibility of each competitor to read and understand the current NACSW™ Rule book prior to participating in a NACSW™ event.
RV Parking:
There is limited space for RVs at this trial site, to reserve a space you will need to contact the host after you receive a confirmation that you have received a space in the trial. Hookups will not be provided and overnight parking may not be available. Please contact the host at sddeshpan@gmail.com as soon as possible to see if arrangements for RV parking may be made.
Smoking:
Smoking is not allowed on this trial site, including the use of e-cigarettes
Sportsmanship:
All competitors/handlers and spectators are expected to follow the rules of the NACSW™ and demonstrate good sportsmanship. This includes making sure the hide placements are unknown to the handler prior to testing and kept secret from other competitors. Please do not discuss hide placement or any details of a dog's performance that may provide information or clues to other handlers or may be overheard.
NACSW™ Scorebook and Ribbons:
Competitors will need to bring their NACSW™ Scorebook to the registration table at the end of the element specialty trial if they wish to have their results officially recorded by the score room workers. Scorebooks will not be collected at the beginning of the day. If competitors wish to know the reason for any faults received they will need to stay until final results are ready at the end of the element specialty trial to get that information from the score room workers. Results posted online and written in scorebooks will list the number of faults received but will not explain the reason(s) for the fault(s). Title ribbons can be picked up as soon as a competitor finishes their runs. It is not the responsibility of the host or NACSW™ to mail ribbons that aren’t picked up at the trial.
Volunteers:
Please note that competitors may not volunteer in a trial they are competing in however, they may volunteer for the Element Specialty Trial in the other half of the same day.
Spectators:
Family members and friends are welcome to watch certain elements if there is appropriate viewing space for a gallery that will not interfere with the dog working or the judging. Limits may be put on the number of spectators depending on the turn out. Children under 18 must be directly supervised by a parent/guardian at all times. Spectators MUST check-in at registration, sign a waiver, and get a name badge. No dogs will be allowed in the spectator area. No unentered dogs are allowed at the trial. Spectators are reminded that the hide placements must not be discussed nor should they speak with any competitors about what they saw until after the trial is complete. Competitors are not allowed to watch the trial at anytime.
Video Taping and Photography:
At this time, competitors may be allowed to take videos and photos of the search areas during the competitor walk through in order to help familiarize themselves with the search area. Due to site privacy issues or time constraints, competitors may not be allowed to photograph or video a search area during the walk through. At the host's discretion, a photographer and/or video service may be present during the trial to offer photos and/or videos for sale to the competitors.
As a condition of your entry, you agree to allow NACSWTM, or their agents, to video you and your dog, during the entirety of the NACSWTM event. These videos are the property of NACSWTM. All competitors, through entry at any NACSWTM event, waive any and all rights relative to video broadcast or photography of such event.
As a condition of your entry, you agree to allow NACSW™, or their agents, to video you and your dog, during the entirety of the NACSW™ event. These videos are the property of NACSW™. All competitors, through entry at any NACSW™ event, waive any and all rights relative to video broadcast or photography of such event.
Hotels and Directions:
A list of area hotels and directions will be provided with the confirmation information.
Questions:
All trial related questions, contact Sujata Deshpande at sddeshpan@gmail.com
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Registration Information
| Host: | Narnia Pet Behavior & Training, Inc |
Date: | Sunday, April 22, 2018 AM - Level 2 Exteriors |
Date: | Sunday, April 22, 2018 PM - Level 1 Vehicles |
Entry Cost: | Level 1: $65 per dog and handler team |
Entry Cost: | Level 2: $65 per dog and handler team |
Certifying Official:
Kathe Baxter
Judges:
Kathe Baxter and Don Blair
Trial Location:
Grundy County Speedway and Fairgrounds
8890 N Rt Illinois 47
Morris, IL 60450
Please Note: It is not appropriate to visit the trial location prior to the trial date, nor should training take place on trial grounds once an event is approved/announced. Our locations are real life search environments where people work, go to school, etc. Pre-trial visits risk the host losing the opportunity to use the location again in the future.
Number of Entries:
Level 1: 35 entries
Level 2: 25 entries
One dog per handler per level.
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