USCSS Classic and Games Trials presented by the Northwest K9 Sniffers
Saturday and Sunday, October 26-27, 2024
Location: Double K Retreat and Adventure Center, Easton, WA
Trial Host:
Northwest K9 Sniffers
Saturday Classic Trials plus two Games:
Novice A and B Classic Trial (nested)
Intermediate Classic Trial (nested)
Advanced Classic Trial (nested)
LudicrouSpeed
Detection Dog Extreme
Note: Teams MUST have earned at least two (2) element titles at the Senior and/or Master level to enter the Detection Dog Extreme class, if not you can enter FEO
Sunday Games only Variable Trial:
Copy Cat
Heap O Hides (1)
Heap O Hides (2)
Go The Distance
Pairs Challenge
Chief Search Designers:
Kristina Leipzig and Shelly Navarre
Judges: Terri Gately, Teresa Fay, Heather Rush and Vicky Lovejoy
Entry Fee: $27.50 per class
Maximum number of Entries: 200 runs per day
Entries taken first come first served
Registration Entry and Closing:
Entries will be processed in order received. Trial closes on October 19th or when trial is filled. Entries received after classes fill will be put on a Waitlist.
Steps for Joining USCSS™, Registering Dog and Entering this Trial: All competitors must become a member of USCSS™, which is free. Competitors may join here: http://members.uscaninescentsports.com/signup.
Competitors must then register their dog(s) through the USCSS™ website. Each registration includes a one-time $25.00 fee.
Steps for entering this trial:
When logged into their account on the USCSS™ website, competitors may then scroll down to the “LOCAL EVENTS” section, find the trial they are interested in entering and click on
the enter button. Competitors may then select which dog they are entering and select which classes and/or games they are entering.
Please note the following important instructions:
★ Leave both boxes unchecked to earn legs and be
eligible for placements/ribbons and High in Trial Awards.
★ The FLO box would be checked if you are looking to
earn legs that count towards titles, but are not
looking to earn placements/ribbons or High In Trial Awards.
★ The FEO box is typically checked off only for a
second dog entering a different Classic Trial on Saturday (as the hides are
nested) or for same class as another dog in Games. FEO teams do not earn legs or
placements/ribbons.
Competitors will then receive a confirmation email with details regarding their entry to finalize the entry process please complete the Liability Waiver for the trial first and then payment instructions will be emailed to you.
Classes:
Saturday: Classic Trials at Novice, Intermediate and
Advanced Levels (nested)
Nested means that hides are added to the existing hides as the levels increase. If searches are nested, competitors may not run their dogs in multiple levels for titling runs, as they will already know where at least one of the hides is located, but may run additional levels as FEO (For Exhibition Only).
Saturday Games: LudicrouSpeed and Detection Dog Extreme
Sunday Games:
Copy Cat
Go the Distance
Heap O’Hides (2 classes offered)
Pairs
Challenge
Check-in time: for Novice handlers is 8:00 a.m. on Saturday and all handlers on Sunday.
Intermediate and Advanced check-in: TBD
Briefing time is 8:30 a.m.
First dog on the line at 9:00 a.m.
Brief overview of the
Classic Trial rules and each Game can be found here: https://www.uscaninescentsports.com/wp-content/uploads/POST-THIS-COPY-of-USCSS-Rules-3.1-Google-Docs.pdf
Parking: Please follow directions from Parking Lot volunteer. There is plenty of space for
parking, but there may be sightline issues if you aren’t park in the right lot.
Trial Venue Information: The trial will be held indoors and outdoors. Surfaces used for search will be concrete, black top, dirt, grass and gravel. There may be long walks and stairs to some of the search areas.
Cancellation Policy: No refunds are allowed for withdrawal from the trial after October 19th 2024, except in case of injured dog(s) (Veterinary note required).
Refunds prior to October 19th, 2024 will be the entry fee(s) paid less a $5.00 processing fee per class entered for those seeking a refund before October 19th, 2024. Entry fees will not be refunded in the event that a dog is absent, disqualified, excused or barred from competition by action of the Event Committee.
Every attempt will be made to hold this event as scheduled. In the event of an “Act of God” such as snow, flood, fire or civil disturbances, or any other causes beyond the control of the organizing committee, the event may be cancelled. We will make every attempt to contact
entrants and inform them of the cancellation.
Volunteers:
Every trial relies on Great Volunteers to run smoothly & efficiently. You can run your dog(s) and volunteer at these trials. YOU CAN FIND DETAILS ON HOW TO VOLUNTEER ON
WWW.NWK9SNIFFERS.ORG
Lodging:
We recommend you look on www.bringfido.com for dog friendly hotels.
Veterinarian: The closest veterinarian is: Ellensburg Animal Hospital Phone #: 509-925-2833
LAST BUT NOT LEAST: PLEASE READ THE RULES:
http://www.uscaninescentsports.com/rules/
Trial Chairperson: Shelly Navarre at 206-418-8247 or nwk9sniffers@gmail.com
Trial Secretary Person (processes the entries): Susan Corning at 253-678-3584 or nwk9sniffersmembership@gmail.com
Trial Score Room Lead: Alex Albuerne
Trial Email Address: nwk9sniffersmembership@gmail.com