Monterey Bay Dog Training Club, Inc Lynn W Schmitt 382 Brooktree Ranch Road Aptos, CA 95003-9737 Event No 2019132201 Sunday, March 24, 2019 Premium Seventeenth Variable Surface Tracking Test Event No: 2019132201 MONTEREY BAY DOG TRAINING CLUB, INC (AKC Member Club) Seventeenth Variable Surface Tracking Test SUNDAY, March 24, 2019 Hours: 6AM to 5PM California State University, Monterey Bay 100 Campus Center, Seaside, California 93955-9001 ENTRIES CLOSE Thursday, March 14, 2019, PM Entries will be accepted until the official closing date at the Test Secretary's mailing address, 382 Brooktree Ranch Rd, Aptos, CA 95003-9737 after which time entries cannot be accepted, canceled, or substituted DRAW: The draw for participants and alternates will be held March 14, 2019, at 4:00 PM at the address of the Test Secretary The draw for the tracking order will be held at 9:45 a.m the day of the test at the site ENTRY LIMIT VST TRACKS ENTRY FEE: $125.00 ELIGIBILITY: The Variable Surface Tracking Title Test (VST) is for AKC Recognized Breeds that have earned the TD,TDU or TDX title A dog may continue to participate in this test after it has earned the VST title However, the tracking test secretary will give priority to entries for dogs that not hold a VST title This test is open to dogs registered in the Canine Partners Program JUDGES Ms Barbara Adcock, 4444 Lazy Lane, San Jose, CA 95135 Ms Anne Hershey, M.D., 25 Heather Place, Hillsborough, CA 94010 OFFICERS OF THE CLUB President Terri Gregson Vice President Marlene Majewska Recording Secretary Denise Weatherwax Treasurer Barbara Skaggs Corresponding Secretary Joyce Finch P.O Box 1022, Watsonville, CA 95077 Linda Lang Lynn Schmitt DIRECTORS OF THE CLUB Michael Bashista Marion Bashista Candace McLaren TRACKING TEST SECRETARY 382 Brooktree Ranch Road, Aptos, CA 95003-9737 831-688-7574 downstay@earthlink.net TRACKING TEST CHAIRMAN Luane Vidak 1016 Green Valley Rd, Watsonville, CA 95076-0614 831-724-6657 luanemv@sbcglobal.net TRIAL COMMITTEE Chairman: Michael Bashista Marion Bashista Lynn Schmitt Linda Lang Dale Noble DRAWING FOR ENTRIES: A drawing (open to interested parties) will be Thursday, March 14, 2019, 4:00 P.M at the Test Secretary's address to determine which entries will participate in the Test Notification of the drawing results will be made as soon as possible thereafter Should such notification not be received by the exhibitor within a reasonable time, please notify the Tracking Test Secretary LODGING: Motel 6, 100 Reservation Rd Marina, CA 93933 Ph: 831-384-1000, (Motel ID #1026), Four miles to tracking site Very close by: Marina State Beach Denny’s Restaurant AWARDS: Participation gifts will be given An engraved club medallion will be awarded to each dog earning a VST title at the test A CT patch will be awarded to each dog earning a Champion Tracker title at this test DOGS ATTENDING: Only dogs eligible for AKC events are allowed on the premises Dogs must be quiet in vehicles and on leash when out of vehicles Bitches in season may compete Notify the test secretary as soon as you arrive should your dog be in season FACILITIES AND GROUNDS: The Monterey Bay coastline frequently can be fog shrouded Layered clothing is advisable However, participants are advised that the staging location is in a treeless parking lot Shade may be needed Continental Breakfast is offered by the club We are guests of the University and wish to show the staff by our collective conduct and consideration that we appreciate this gift NOTE: Because of campus vehicle restrictions, MBDTC provides transportation for all participants,including exhibitors/dogs and spectators from Staging area to tracks and back to Staging area EVENT CANCELATION: In the event of catastrophic conditions, it could be necessary to cancel the test Refunds would not be made DIRECTIONS TO THE TEST SITE: Staging area may change From Highway One (North or South): Exit freeway at Lighfighter Turn left at General Jim Moore Turn left on Divarty Turn first left into first parking lot on left side You will REMAINING ENTRIES: When the advertised limits have been drawn, all remaining entries, subject to the same preferences set forth above, shall be assigned a position on an Alternate List corresponding to the order in which they were drawn In the event that entries drawn to participate are absent at the time tracks are drawn, alternates will be assigned available tracks in the order in which alternates were drawn Fees will be returned within seven (7) days following the Test to all alternates who not participate Entry fees will be returned to absent exhibitors if an alternate is available to run that track see a trailer and set up in the middle of a large asphalt area No street parking is allowed No shade available Those wishing to move their cars will need a Parking Permit to move to other parking lots TEST WORKER OPTION: Chapter 1, Section 17d of AKC Regulations – One (1) VST track will be reserved for test workers who have earned required credit If necessary, a random drawing may be held to determine which test worker is chosen The remaining workers will automatically be included in the drawing with all other tracking entries received TO FIND OUT MORE ABOUT MONTEREY BAY DTC, INC.: VISIT OUR WEBSITE: www.montereybaydog.org OR contact us at P.O BOX 1022, WATSONVILLE, CA 95076 or email us at montereybaydog@gmail.com for information regarding our on-going obedience, rally, and conformation classes as well as our upcoming activities and AKC events We have year-round training classes in Capitola, and Watsonville as well as our upcoming activities and AKC Events! DRAWING FOR RUNNING ORDER: The drawing for the Tracks will begin at 9:45 A.M the day of the Test, March 24, 2019 Testing will begin as soon as tracks have aged sufficiently A handler not present at the drawing will be considered absent and an alternate will be assigned to fill the position Please not arrive prior to 8:00 AM MONTEREY PENINSULA VETERINARY EMERGENCY On Call: Harris Court, Suite A-1, Monterey, CA 93940 Phone: 831-373-7374 (Directional maps available with Emergency Care Chairman) (AKC approved): Agility Trials (back to back)…………… ……….June 15-16, 2019 Double Obedience/Rally Trials AM & Afternoon… July 27, 2019 Variable Surface Tracking Test (pending)……….March 22, 2020 Monterey Bay Dog Training Club Inc VST March 24, 2019 AKC Approved: 2019132201 $125.00 Monterey Bay Dog Training Club Inc VST March 24, 2019 AKC Approved: 2019132201 $125.00 ... TO FIND OUT MORE ABOUT MONTEREY BAY DTC, INC.: VISIT OUR WEBSITE: www.montereybaydog.org OR contact us at P.O BOX 1022, WATSONVILLE, CA 95076 or email us at montereybaydog@gmail.com for information... ……….June 15-16, 2019 Double Obedience/Rally Trials AM & Afternoon… July 27, 2019 Variable Surface Tracking Test (pending)……….March 22, 2020 Monterey Bay Dog Training Club Inc VST March 24, 2019 AKC... Dog Training Club Inc VST March 24, 2019 AKC Approved: 20191 32201 $125.00 Monterey Bay Dog Training Club Inc VST March 24, 2019 AKC Approved: 20191 32201 $125.00