Snake River Sportman and Gun Dog Association

August 2005 NEWSLETTER

Upcoming club events:

September

November



SEPT 3, 2005

Fun trial  - and fall follies!
Snow Farms  – details and directions below!

The Fun Trials and Training Days
NEED YOU!  GET INVOLVED!
Bring a dog – bring a kid – bring a dish to share for lunch!

Reservations for braces on Sept 3 are gladly accepted in advance
contact one of the trial chairmen:
Nance Ceccarelli – 208-883-0752
(Gary Gage and Steve Witz)
Courtney McLean – 208-476-3971
Kay/Ed Westbrook – 208-798-4450

Lunch is a potluck – club provides paper products and utensils.  Quail are quick and fast!  There are “competitive” fields and a training field.  Ribbons (and trial chairmanships) are awarded at the conclusion of the day.

Volunteers should arrive at 6:30am – birds planted beginning at 6:50 – first brace to go at 7am.

DID YOU KNOW?  

All results from the fun trials are posted on the website within a very short time following an event.  The website is updated regularly and upon demand when YOU, a member have information to share! 

This is a way for you to retrieve old newsletters, learn about upcoming events, see/post pictures of club members, dogs, and so forth.  Check out:

http://www.SnakeRiverGunDogClub.org

Our Webmaster, Devon St. Pierre, can be reached via email at:  Webmaster@SnakeRiverGunDog.org


Fabulous Fun Trial and Training Day - September 3, 2005

Snow Farms – 7.am. – first brace!

The location is the farm (and home) of Jack and Susie Flack, 2732 Snow Road off Hwy 95 south of Moscow, with “local” quail raised in the Palouse the target(s) of choice. 

Directions to Flack's Field:  Heading south out of Moscow, ID go 2.5 miles past Columbia Tractor (the John Deere dealership) on highway 95. Turn right (west) on Snow Road. Go 1/2 to 3/4 of a mile on Snow Road.  The entrance for the trial will be on the north side of the road in the stubble field.

Just for a change of pace, this fall’s fun trial will feature a single entry fee, multiple 15-minute braces, and the inaugural awarding of an annual trophy.  We will also accommodate SRSGDA traditional-style paired team braces and training braces in the fields at the regular $15.00 per brace fee.  Placement ribbons will be awarded in all events (double elimination and traditional pairs).

Modeled after the highly successful Spokane Bird Dog Association’s Double Elimination Tournament held earlier this spring, brace mates participate in 15 minute braces with the “winner” of each brace advancing to the “A” bracket – and the “non-winner” advancing to the “B” bracket.  A winner is determined and the brace is over as soon as the first handler/dog combination secures two birds to hand, even if less than fifteen minutes has elapsed.  Handlers/dogs progress through the brackets until an overall winner is determined.  Everyone is guaranteed two braces for the single entry fee of $25.00.  Depending on the total number of entries, individual dogs may run as many as 6, 7, 8 or more braces as they advance through brackets.  There is no judging, no restriction on numbers of shells used, and any pointing, flushing, retrieving dog is eligible – actually any dog may participate!

The event can accommodate the first 16, 24 or 32 pre-registered dogs – so get your entries in NOW for this fast, frenetic, free-shooting folly! 

To enter, you may email Nance Ceccarelli (njc@moscow.com, or nancec@uidaho.edu) or, call 208-883-0752 (home + voice mail) no later than August 15, 2005 to guarantee your slot.  Entries received the morning of the fun trial will automatically go into the team brace format. 

Individuals may be accommodated in the double-elimination that morning in the case of no-shows. As always, our focus is FUN and SAFETY.

Volunteers just like YOU are needed to ensure our club’s success! We are seeking volunteers to help set up and tear down.  We need assistance planting birds, marshalling, tracking braces, and many other fun-filled duties. For specific job descriptions and to request your own special assignment as a trial volunteer, please contact Kay or Ed Westbrook a call (208-498-4450). (Volunteers receive a complimentary lunch!)

Lunch is a potluck – always delicious!  Please bring a main dish, dessert, salad or side dish to share.   The club provides  paper products, utensils and beverages.

Classifieds

Jack and Susie Flack have adorable well bred GSP’s available for sale.  This super speedy group of pups will make excellent NSTRA field trial competitors and home hunting companions.  Males & Females available please call: 509-872-0292 very soon to get your pick!


SRSGDA member Linda Thompson invites you to her website for… Holistic health food, treats and supplements for dogs, cats, and horses, as well as pet care  and pet friendly products.  Visit http://www.healthypetnet.com/lindathompson or contact Linda at 509-338-551
Registration form for the First Annual Fall Follies to be held Saturday September 3, 2005