Premium 2015 - Bernese Mountain Dog Club of America

Entries for both tests close at the address of Laura Gilliam-Test Secretary,
C/O Laurie Farley, at 6:00 PM, EDT, Wednesday, March 4, 2015; after which time entries
cannot be accepted, canceled or altered, except as specifically allowed in the current BMDCA
Draft Test Regulations.
PREMIUMLIST
BERNESE MOUNTAIN DOG CLUB OF AMERICA, INC.
Draft Test
Hosted by the Blue Ridge Bernese Mountain Dog Club
Saturday, March 14, 2015 &
Sunday, March 15, 2015
Hagan-Stone Park
5920 Hagan-Stone Park Rd
Pleasant Garden, NC 27313
Tests Open to All Eligible Dogs in accordance
with current BMDCA Draft Regulations, Chapter 3, Section 1, Paragraph B
Tests Open to Apprentice Judge
July 2011 BMDCA Draft Regulations Will Be in Effect
All Judging Will Be Outdoors
Blue Ridge Bernese Mountain Dog Club
Officers: Carolyn Paige, President, Wendy Djang, Vice-President, Tabitha Spencer, Treasurer, Terri
Argentierri,Secretary, Directors John Moriarity, Deb Schaeffer, Pat Greybill, Donald Robertson
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Draft Test Committees
Saturday, March 14, 2015
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Black Forest, CO
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Laura Gilliam
Danville, VA
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Chief Steward: John Fluke
Committee Members: Wendy Djang, Laurie Farley, Carolyn Paige and Suzanne Deering.
Sunday, March 15, 2015
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Creedmore, NC
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Laura Gilliam
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Chief Steward: John Fluke
Committee Members: Wendy Djang, Laurie Farley, Carolyn Paige and Suzanne Deering.
Regulations:
Entrants are responsible for obtaining the BMDCA Draft Test Regulations, July, 2011 Edition,
and being familiar with them.
Draft Test Regulations are available online: www.bmdca.org/Draft
Awards
All participating teams will receive a suitable keepsake. Qualifying teams will receive a rosette
and a trophy item. Brace teams will receive two rosettes and two trophy items.
Veterinarian
Debbie Cowan, DVM (Berner owner and lover) will be on site both days, during the event.
Carolina Veterinary Specialists Animal Emergency and Trauma (24/7)
501 Nicholas Road Greensboro, NC, 336-632-0605
Located at I-40 and Guilford College Road.
Weather
Daytime temperatures in spring can range from 16°C / 61°F in March to 25°C / 77°F during May,
but light snowfalls can occur during March in the Greensboro area.
Accommodations
Hagan-Stone Park has camping sites available.
Sites Include: Primitive Sites
Tent Sites (No electrical or water hook-ups)
Trailer/RV Sites (water and electric included)
Senior Citizens (age 60+) and Active Duty Military Get Discount
Please contact the Hagan-Stone Park web site for reservations at:
http://haganstone.guilfordparks.com/
Drury Inn - Pricing includes breakfast and afternoon snacks. Rooms include microwaves and
refrigerators. No pet fee.
3220 High Point Rd (I-40 exit 217 & High Point Road)
Greensboro, NC 336-856-9696
Quality Inn - Pricing includes continental breakfast. One time $25 pet fee.
3114 Cedar Park Road (I-40 exit 224) Greensboro, NC
336-697-4000
Econo Lodge - Pricing much lower, but bare bones lodging.
120 Seneca Road (I-40 exit 221)
Greensboro, NC 336-275-957
LaQuinta – Pricing includes continental breakfast. No pet fee.
1201 Lanada Road (I-40 exit 214B)
Greensboro, NC 27407 (336) 316-0100
Tentative Schedule
Check-in opens at 7:30 AM. The test begins at 8:00 AM with the Equipment Check.
Course Review and Judging will follow in sequence.
Lunch time (judging will halt) will be at the Judges’ discretion.
Exact schedule to be determined after close of entries.
Test Site
5920 Hagan-Stone Park Rd
Pleasant Garden, NC 27313
Shelter #6 (please note this is different then previous years)
336-674-0472
http://haganstone.guilfordparks.com/
Campground (open year-round). A very limited number of RVs will be allowed at the draft test
site which includes a pavilion with tables, and toilets.
Directions to site –
From the northeast/east: From I-40 W/I-85 S take left fork to I-85 S to exit 126A onto
US-421S/Sanford. About 4 mi From Highway 421 S, take the Company Mill Road exit, turn right
onto Minden Road and travel approximately a half mile.
Then, turn left onto Hagan-Stone Park Road. The park entrance is two miles on the right.
From the northwest: I-77 south. Take I-74 E/Mt Airy/Winston-Salem. Exit onto US-52 S (31
miles). Exit 107 A onto I-40 E. Exit onto I-73 S which becomes I-85 N. Take Exit 126 onto
US-421 S/Sanford. Follow the directions above.
From the south: Take I-85 north. Take exit 126 A onto US-421 S
From the north: US-29 S through Greensboro. Left exit onto US-421 S/ Sanford. About 6.5 miles take the Company Mill Road exit and follow directions above.
Or US-220 S to NC-68 S. Right onto I-40 E. Exit onto I-73 S which becomes I-85 N. Take Exit 126 onto US-421 S/Sanford About 3.5 miles.
Once in the park, follow signs to Shelter #6.
Draft Test Catalog
There will be one Catalog for both draft tests. It will include a Sponsor’s Page and Advertising.
All copy must be received no later than February 21, 2015.
Sponsor’s Page
If you wish to support the Draft Test in your name; or that of your kennel, or in honor or memory
of a special dog or person, we invite your participation.
Each insertion is $5.00.
Please submit your information no later than February 21, 2015.
Advertising
Half-Page advertisements are available for $10.00.
Full-Page advertisements are available for $20.00.
If using photos, please send original photos or high-resolution JPG files. Please submit
advertising materials no later than February 21, 2015.
Please make your check payable to BRBMDC and mail with Sponsor’s Page and Advertising
copy to:
Laurie Farley
416 Maclor Forest Rd
Franklin, NC 28734
Bernese Mountain Dog Club of America Draft Test
The Bernese Mountain Dog Club of America Draft Test is a series of exercises designed to
develop and demonstrate the natural abilities of purebred Bernese Mountain Dogs in a working
capacity involving hauling. The Bernese Mountain Dog has historically functioned as a draft dog
in various capacities, and performance of these exercises is intended to demonstrate skills
resulting from both inherent ability and training which are applicable to realistic work situations.
Efficiency in accomplishment of tasks is essential. It is also desirable that the dog evidence
willingness and enjoyment of his work in a combination of controlled teamwork with his handler
and natural independence.
Entry Information
The entry fee is $35.00 per single-dog team. The brace entry fee is $45.00 per two-dog team.
For Brace entries, please fill out an entry form for each dog and staple together.
Entry is limited to 24 teams per day. The following classes are offered:
Novice Draft, Open Draft, Novice Brace, Open Brace.
If more than 24 entries are received, a random drawing will be held within 48 hours of the closing date with
priority given to entrants in accordance with the July 2011 BMDCA Draft Regulations.
Teams entered in a class in which they have already earned the advanced level title will be drawn after teams
without the advanced level title in that class.
All entrants will be notified of their entry status within 72 hours of the closing date.
Alternates will also be drawn and may compete if a regular entry is marked absent.
Both tests are open to all dogs, purebred or mixed heritage, registered or listed (such as Purebred Alternative
Listing [PAL], Indefinite Listing Privilege [ILP], Canine Partners (or any future equivalents) with the American
Kennel Club or the Canadian Kennel Club.
Entries close at the Test Secretary’s address on Wednesday, March 4, 2015 at 6:00 PM.
Please type or print legibly when filling out the entry form, and remember to include your
telephone number and if available, your email address.
Please make checks payable to BRBMDC.
If entering both days you MUST complete two registration forms.
If you have any questions, please call or email Laura Gilliam. Telephone or incomplete entries cannot be
accepted. Entries received without fees will not be accepted. Post-dated checks and returned checks do not
constitute a valid entry fee.
No entry shall be made and no entry shall be accepted which specifies any conditions as to its acceptance.
Mail fees with the entry forms and signed agreements to:
Laura Gilliam C/O
Laurie Farley
416 Maclor Forest Rd
Franklin, NC 28734
Entry fees shall not be refunded in the event that a dog is absent, disqualified, excused by Veterinarian or
Judge, or barred from competition by action of Show Committee. If because of riots, civil disturbances, or other
acts beyond the control of the Show Committee it is impossible to open or to complete the trial, no refund of
entry fee will be made. Extreme weather conditions, such as, but not limited to, snow storms, lightning, extreme
heat, extreme cold, must be considered for the health and safety of the dogs, exhibitors, and spectators. The
well-being of dogs, exhibitors, and spectators is of paramount importance and, in the event it is necessary to
cancel or stop the trial before completion, no refund of entry fee will be made.
A handler may withdraw a dog from a draft test for medical reasons. Entry fees shall be refunded upon receipt
of a signed veterinarian’s certificate stating the reason for the withdrawal (postmarked mail prior to test date is
acceptable; it is requested that the Test Secretary also be notified by telephone or email).
Attention Exhibitors:
Exhibitors can expect LOTS of spectators!
BITCHES IN SEASON ARE NOT ALLOWED TO PARTICIPATE in the Draft Test,
and we ask you to keep them away from the ring and freight haul.
Entry fees shall be refunded upon receipt of a veterinary certificate stating an entered
bitch is in season at the time of the Draft Test.
ENTERED DOGS MUST BE 24 MONTHS OR OLDER on the day of the test.
EACH OPEN OR OPEN BRACE HANDLER SHALL SEND A VETERINARIAN’S
CERTIFICATE(S) STATING THE DOG’S NAME AND WEIGHT
to the Test Secretary with the entry form(s).
This certificate must be dated within 60 days prior to the Draft Test date.
The two dogs of a brace team need not be owned by the same person or by the handler.
Handlers provide their own draft rigs, harnesses, and tie-downs or other
means of securing a load in the particular draft rig.
FREIGHT HAUL WEIGHT LOADS: In Novice Draft, the weight required is 20 lbs.
In Open Draft, the weight required is the weight of the dog rounded down to
nearest 10 lbs; 60 lbs minimum. In Novice Brace Draft, the weight required is 40 lbs.
per team. In Open Brace Draft, the weight required is the sum of the
Open weight of each dog.
HANDLERS MUST PROVIDE THEIR OWN WEIGHTS FOR THE FREIGHT HAUL.
PLEASE STUDY THE DRAFT TEST REGULATIONS CAREFULLY!
You are responsible for being completely familiar with them.
Draft Test Entry Form
Blue Ridge Bernese Mountain Dog Club
Saturday, March 14, 2015
Sunday, March 15, 2015
Entry Fee: $35 per single team, $45 for brace team. Make checks payable to: BRBMDC. Do not send cash.
Entries Close at the Test Secretary’s address Wednesday, March 4, 2015, at 6:00 PM, after which time entries
can not be accepted, canceled, or altered, except as specifically allowed in the current BMDCA Draft Test
Regulations. Mail Entries & Fees to:
Laura Gilliam c/o
Laurie Farley
416 Maclor Forest Rd
Franklin, NC 28734
Please type or print clearly. Use one form per dog per class entered. Submitting this form constitutes your
agreement to the terms of the Entry Agreement
Breed
Sex
Male
Female
Class
Novice
Brace Novice
Open
Dog is titled in entered class
March 14 (Saturday)
Brace Open
Open Weight Certificate Enclosed
March 15 (Sunday)
Registered Name
(please include titles)
Call Name
Berner-Garde #
(BMDs only)
Date of Birth
DNA Profile #
(Nationals only)
Registration #
American Kennel Club
Canadian Kennel Club
Breeder
Sire
Dam
Actual Owner(s)
Owners Address
City
State
Telephone
E-mail
Handler/Agent
Zip
Submitting this form constitutes your
agreement to the terms of the Entry Agreement
ENTRY AGREEMENT
I understand that the club holding this event has the right to refuse this entry. I agree that I am solely
responsible for the actions of myself and the dog (“the dog”) that accompanies me in relationship to this entry.
In consideration of the acceptance of my entry and the opportunity to participate in this event, I agree to HOLD
HARMLESS and INDEMNIFY the following listed parties from any claim for loss, damage or injury alleged to
have been caused directly or indirectly by my actions or by the actions of the dog in relationship to this event :
the Bernese Mountain Dog Club of America (BMDCA) and the event-giving club, their members, officers, and
agents; the owner and/or leaser of the premises; any provider of services at this event; any employees or
volunteers of the parties listed here, and any BMDCA Draft Judge judging at this event. I personally assume all
responsibility and liability for any such claim. I agree to be responsible for any loss and expense (including
legal fees) incurred by any of the listed parties based on claims related in any way to my participation or the
actions of the dog in relationship to this event, whether the claims are made by third parties or by myself.
Additionally, I agree to assume the sole responsibility for any loss, damage, or injury (including death) to myself
or to the dog in relationship to this event. I agree to RELEASE, INDEMNIFY and promise not to sue the parties
listed above for any such loss, damage or injury to myself or the dog, regardless of the cause, and whether or
not the loss, damage or injury may have been caused by the negligence of the listed parties.
I AGREE THAT ANY CAUSE OF ACTION, CONTROVERSY OR CLAIM ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO
THE ENTRY, EXHIBITION OR ATTENDANCE AT THE EVENT SHALL BE SETTLED BY ARBITRATION
PURSUANT TO THE APPLICABLE RULES OF THE AMERICAN ARBITRATON ASSOCIATION. HOWEVER,
PRIOR TO ARBITRATION ALL APPLICABLE BMDCA BYLAWS, RULES, REGULATIONS AND
PROCEDURES MUST FIRST BE FOLLOWED AS SET FORTH IN THE BMDCA CONSTITUTION AND
BYLAWS, RULES, REGULATIONS, PUBLISHED POLICIES AND GUIDELINES.
In consideration of the acceptance of this entry, I agree to abide by rules and regulations of the Bernese
Mountain Dog Club of America (BMDCA) in effect at the time of this BMDCA Draft Test and by any additional
rules appearing in the premium list for this event. I certify and represent that the dog entered is not a hazard to
persons or other dogs. I also certify that all the information I provide with this entry is true and correct. This
entry is submitted for acceptance on the foregoing representation and Agreement. I agree to conduct myself in
accordance with all such Rules and Regulations (including all provisions applying to discipline) and to abide by
any decisions made in accord with them.
Name of Participant
(please print)
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Signature
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Date:
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Submitting this form constitutes your
agreement to the terms of the Entry Agreement
Revised January 21, 2013
Draft Test Entry Form
Blue Ridge Bernese Mountain Dog Club
Saturday, March 14, 2015
Sunday, March 15, 2015
Entry Fee: $35 per single team, $45 for brace team. Make checks payable to: BRBMDC.
Do not send cash.Entries Close at the Test Secretary’s address Wednesday, March 4, 2015, at 6:00 PM, after
which time entries can not be accepted, canceled, or altered, except as specifically allowed in the current
BMDCA Draft Test Regulations. Mail Entries & Fees to:
Laura Gilliam c/o
Laurie Farley
416 Maclor Forest Rd
Franklin, NC 28734
Please type or print clearly. Use one form per dog per class entered. Submitting this form constitutes your
agreement to the terms of the Entry Agreement
Breed
Sex
Male
Female
Class
Novice
Brace Novice
Open
Dog is titled in entered class
March 14 (Saturday)
Brace Open
Open Weight Certificate Enclosed
March 15 (Sunday)
Registered Name
(please include titles)
Call Name
Berner-Garde #
(BMDs only)
Date of Birth
DNA Profile #
(Nationals only)
Registration #
American Kennel Club
Canadian Kennel Club
Breeder
Sire
Dam
Actual Owner(s)
Owners Address
City
State
Telephone
E-mail
Handler/Agent
Zip
Submitting this form constitutes your
agreement to the terms of the Entry Agreement
ENTRY AGREEMENT
I understand that the club holding this event has the right to refuse this entry. I agree that I am solely
responsible for the actions of myself and the dog (“the dog”) that accompanies me in relationship to this entry.
In consideration of the acceptance of my entry and the opportunity to participate in this event, I agree to HOLD
HARMLESS and INDEMNIFY the following listed parties from any claim for loss, damage or injury alleged to
have been caused directly or indirectly by my actions or by the actions of the dog in relationship to this event :
the Bernese Mountain Dog Club of America (BMDCA) and the event-giving club, their members, officers, and
agents; the owner and/or leaser of the premises; any provider of services at this event; any employees or
volunteers of the parties listed here, and any BMDCA Draft Judge judging at this event. I personally assume all
responsibility and liability for any such claim. I agree to be responsible for any loss and expense (including legal
fees) incurred by any of the listed parties based on claims related in any way to my participation or the actions of
the dog in relationship to this event, whether the claims are made by third parties or by myself.
Additionally, I agree to assume the sole responsibility for any loss, damage, or injury (including death) to myself
or to the dog in relationship to this event. I agree to RELEASE, INDEMNIFY and promise not to sue the parties
listed above for any such loss, damage or injury to myself or the dog, regardless of the cause, and whether or
not the loss, damage or injury may have been caused by the negligence of the listed parties.
I AGREE THAT ANY CAUSE OF ACTION, CONTROVERSY OR CLAIM ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO
THE ENTRY, EXHIBITION OR ATTENDANCE AT THE EVENT SHALL BE SETTLED BY ARBITRATION
PURSUANT TO THE APPLICABLE RULES OF THE AMERICAN ARBITRATON ASSOCIATION. HOWEVER,
PRIOR TO ARBITRATION ALL APPLICABLE BMDCA BYLAWS, RULES, REGULATIONS AND PROCEDURES
MUST FIRST BE FOLLOWED AS SET FORTH IN THE BMDCA CONSTITUTION AND BYLAWS, RULES,
REGULATIONS, PUBLISHED POLICIES AND GUIDELINES.
In consideration of the acceptance of this entry, I agree to abide by rules and regulations of the Bernese
Mountain Dog Club of America (BMDCA) in effect at the time of this BMDCA Draft Test and by any additional
rules appearing in the premium list for this event. I certify and represent that the dog entered is not a hazard to
persons or other dogs. I also certify that all the information I provide with this entry is true and correct. This
entry is submitted for acceptance on the foregoing representation and Agreement. I agree to conduct myself in
accordance with all such Rules and Regulations (including all provisions applying to discipline) and to abide by
any decisions made in accord with them.
Name of Participant
(please print)
_______________________________________
Signature
_______________________________________
Date:
_______________________________________
Submitting this form constitutes your
agreement to the terms of the Entry Agreement
Revised January 21, 2013
Spectators are welcome at these draft tests and are
encouraged to applaud and cheer for the working dog.
Dogs who are not entered may be present but must be leashed or
crated at all times, and must not interfere with the test in any way.
As always, please remember to pick up after your dog,
and please do not allow your dog to
potty on the freight haul course!
Hospitality and Refreshments
Complementary coffee and snacks will be available on site each morning. Sodas and bottled
water will be available to purchase.
Lunch will be served both days (see form)
Lunch Order Form
Name: __________________________________
Saturday, March 14, 2015
# of lunches _____ x $8.00 = _______
Sunday, March 15, 2015
# of lunches _____ x $8.00 = _______
Please include a separate check for your lunch order. Checks to be made
out to BRBMDC and can be mailed with your entry.
Thank you !