Pittsburgh ESSFTC Spring 2022 Hunt Test

American Kennel Club Licensed Spaniel Hunt Test

Saturday May 21, 2022 (Event# 2022369901)
AND
Sunday May 22, 2022 (Event# 2022369902)

Event Location:
PESSFTC Grounds
Bulger, PA


Date/Time Event OPENS for ALL to enter: 4/8/2022 8:00:00 AM ET (Eastern Time)

Entries Close: Tuesday, May 10, 2022 11:59:59 PM Eastern Time(ET)

Pittsburgh English Springer Spaniel Field Trial Club
www.pittsburghhuntingspaniels.com

OPEN TO AKC ELIGIBLE BREEDS OF SPANIELS/RETRIEVERS(Listed Below)
This Spaniel Hunt Test is held under the Rules and Procedures of the American Kennel Club.

Eligible Breeds for Spaniel Hunting Tests: Airedale Terriers, American Water Spaniels, Boykin Spaniels, Chesapeake Bay Retrievers, Clumber Spaniels, Cocker Spaniels, Curly-Coated Retrievers, English Cocker Spaniels, English Springer Spaniels,Field Spaniels, Flat-Coated Retrievers, Golden Retrievers, Irish Water Spaniels, Labrador Retrievers, Nederlandse Kooikerhondje, Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers, Poodles - Standard and Miniature, Sussex Spaniels, and Welsh Springer Spaniels.
All dogs must be six months of age or over on the day of the Hunting Test.

Any dogs gaining their title in the first event may move up to the next level on the second day if they choose to. Those dogs will be added to the end of the running order.

Event Schedule & Entry Fees: Saturday May 21, 2022 (AM)
Stake Entries Fee Start Judges *Denotes Apprentice Judge
Master  **see below $70 After Senior Jim Zimmerman Dorothy Maslonek
Senior  **see below $70 After Junior Jim Zimmerman Dorothy Maslonek
Junior  **see below $70 8:00 AM Jim Zimmerman Dorothy Maslonek *Rich Louter

Event Schedule & Entry Fees: Sunday May 22, 2022 (AM)
Stake Entries Fee Start Judges *Denotes Apprentice Judge
Master  **see below $70 After Senior Jim Zimmerman Dorothy Maslonek
Senior  **see below $70 After Junior Jim Zimmerman Dorothy Maslonek
Junior  **see below $70 8:00 am Jim Zimmerman Dorothy Maslonek

**EVENT LIMIT INFORMATION
1st Event Day (2022369901) will be considered FULL when the TOTAL number of the entries in ALL Stakes for that day reach 35.
2nd Event Day (2022369902) will be considered FULL when the TOTAL number of the entries in ALL Stakes for that day reach 35.

Entries Close: Tuesday, May 10, 2022 at 11:59 P.M. Eastern Time(ET)

ENTER ONLINE AT:

OR
Mail ENTRIES & PAYMENT TO:
  Hunt Sec LLC
708 CR 3140
Crockett, TX 75835

CLUB Event Secretary

Justin Smith
1295 Steubenville Pike
Burgettstown, PA 15021
4122171780
pittsburghhuntingspaniels@yahoo.com

For Mailed entries make checks payable to:  Hunt Sec
For Mailed entries, please include the $4.00 Service/Entry Fee per dog/ per entry.

*$4.00 fee per dog/ per stake entry below $100
*$4.50 fee per dog/ per stake entry $100 - $145
*$6.75 fee per dog/ per stake entry $146 - $199

WELCOME STATEMENT

Welcome everyone to this years PESSFTC Hunt Test. We hope you have an enjoyable time and hope that our event exceeds your expectations.

CLUB OFFICERS

President: Mike Mocniak

Vice-President: Jason Nard

Secretary: Justin Smith

Treasurer: Wendy Smith

EVENT COMMITTEE
Event Chairman
Chrissy Garon
1330 Varner Rd
Pittsburgh, PA 15227
412-889-3080
chrissybyrddg@aol.com
Event Secretary
Justin Smith
1295 Steubenville Pike
Burgettstown, PA 15021
4122171780
pittsburghhuntingspaniels@yahoo.com
MemberGordon Anderson
MemberMike Mocniak
MemberWendy Smith
MemberJason Nard
MemberJack Heisler
BIRDS
Chukar
PRIZES
Qualifying dogs will receive official AKC rosette ribbons.


ADDITIONAL EVENT INFORMATION


Our event will start at 8:00am each day. Exact order of events will be determined by the hunt test committee and announced at the start of the event.

EVENT EMERGENCY AND VETERINARIAN INFORMATION
Fire: Dial 911
Police: Dial 911
Ambulance: Dial 911

Nearest Hospital:
Weirton Medical Center
601 Colliers Way
Weirton, WV 26062

Emergency Contact: Justin Smith (412)217-1780

Veterinarian:
PVSEC (24 hours)
807 Camp Horne Rd
Pittsburgh PA 15237
(412) 366-3400

DRAWINGS/RUNNING ORDER

Drawings will take place at Huntsecretary.com 8:00 AM ET on 5/11/2022. The Running Order will be electronically randomized and adjusted slightly to accommodate handlers running multiple dogs.

 

SCRATCHES

Scratches prior to closing date will be refunded by HuntSecretary.com.

 

After the closing date, all scratches will be handled based on the Club Scratch Policy specified below.

 
Club Scratch Policy

Money will be refunded if a dog is injured, dies, or for any female in season prior to starting the event (veterinarian certificate may be required.) Other refunds are at the discretion of the Committee


EVENT WAITLIST POLICY (After the close)

Wait-listed dogs BEFORE the closing date will be added across all stake levels (For Example: a senior hunter scratch could result in a dog being added to the master level test).

After the closing date, the wait list will utilized  based on the Club's Wait-list policy below.

Club Waitlist Policy
The wait list will be utilized. Upon a scratch, dogs will be added across all test levels (For Example: a senior hunter scratch could result in a dog being added to the master level test).

ACCOMMODATIONS

Rustic camping and camper parking is available (no hookups). Contact Justin Smith at 412-217-1780 to coordinate.

Other accommodations can be found around the Weirton, WV or Robinson Township, PA areas depending on your needs or preference. Our grounds are roughly 15 minutes from each of these areas.


LUNCH INFORMATION

Lunch will be available at the grounds for a nominal donation.


Event LOCATION / MAP / DIRECTIONS

PESSFTC Grounds
Bulger, PA
Washington Road
Bulger, PA 15019



From Route 22 east or west
Take the Bavington Exit
Head east on Steubenville Pike to the Mousetrap Bar and Grill
Follow flags and signs from there

Mousetrap Bar & Grill
9212 Steubenville Pike
Bulger, PA 15019


Official American Kennel Club ® FIELD TRIAL or HUNT TEST Form

Club:

Date(s):

Event#

Location:


Event type:
(test or trial)

Enter In Stake/test:

Retriever Trials ONLY this dog is qualified for (check answer):
Limited All Age Stake: YES NO          Restricted All-Age Stake: YES  No         Special All Age Stake: YES NO
AKC Number:

Foreign & List Country:

I enclose Entry Fees:
In  Amount of:
(please add $4 per dog/stake
for HS Fees)
Full Name
of Dog:
Reg #
Call Name:        
Sex:
        
Date of Birth:
Breed:

Variety:

Sire:

Dam:

Name of
Breeder:
Actual
Owner(s):
Owner's
Address:
City: State: Zip:
Name of Owner's
Agent/Handler
Agent/Handler's
Address:
City: State: Zip:
AKC Rules, Regulations, Policies and Guidelines are available
on the American Kennel Club website:
www.akc.org
AGREEMENT

 I certify that I am the actual owner of the dog, or that I am the duly authorized agent of the actual owner whose name I have entered above. In consideration of the acceptance of this entry, I (we) agree to abide by the rules and regulations of The American Kennel Club in effect at the time of this event, and any additional rules and regulations appearing in the premium list of this event and entry form and any decision made in accord with them. I (we) agree that the club holding this event has the right to refuse this entry for cause which the club shall deem sufficient. I (we) certify and represent that the dog entered is not a hazard to persons or other dogs. In consideration of the acceptance of this entry and of the holding of this event and of the opportunity to have the dog judged and to win prizes, ribbons, or trophies, I (we) agree to hold the AKC, the event-giving club, their members, directors, governors, officers, agents, superintendents or event secretary and the owner and/or lessor of the premises and any provider of services that are necessary to hold this event and any employees or volunteers of the aforementioned parties, and any AKC approved judge, judging at this event, harmless from any claim for loss or injury which may be alleged to have been caused directly or indirectly to any person or thing by the act of this dog while in or about the event premises or grounds or near any entrance thereto, and I (we) personally assume all responsibility and liability for any such claim; and I (we) further agree to hold the aforementioned parties harmless from any claim for loss, injury or damage to this dog. Additionally, I (we) hereby assume the sole responsibility for and agree to indemnify, defend and save the aforementioned parties harmless from any and all loss and expense (including legal fees) by reason of the liability imposed by law upon any of the aforementioned parties for damage because of bodily injuries, including death at any time resulting therefrom, sustained by any person or persons, including myself (ourselves), or on account of damage to property, arising out of or in consequence of my (our) participation in this event, however such, injuries, death or property damage may be caused, and whether or not the same may have been caused or may be alleged to have been caused by the negligence of the aforementioned parties or any of their employees, agents, or any other person. I (we) agree that the determination of whether the injury is serious shall be made by the event veterinarian and is binding on me (us). I (WE) AGREE THAT ANY CAUSE OF ACTION, CONTROVERSY OR CLAIM ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO THE ENTRY, EXHIBITION OR ATTENDANCE AT THE EVENT BETWEEN THE AKC AND THE EVENT-GIVING CLUB (UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED IN THIS PREMIUM LIST) AND MYSELF (OURSELVES) OR AS TO THE CONSTRUCTION, INTERPRETATION AND EFFECT OF THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE SETTLED BY ARBITRATION PURSUANT TO THE APPLICABLE RULES OF THE AMERICAN ARBITRATION ASSOCIATION. HOWEVER, PRIOR TO ARBITRATION ALL APPLICABLE AKC BYLAWS, RULES, REGULATIONS AND PROCEDURES MUST FIRST BE FOLLOWED AS SET FORTH IN THE AKC CHARTER AND BYLAWS, RULES, REGULATIONS, PUBLISHED POLICIES AND GUIDELINES.

Signature of owner or his
agent duly authorized to make this entry:

Tel:

Email:
Mail Entries and Payment to:*** 
Hunt Sec LLC
708 CR 3140
Crockett, TX 75835

** Please note:  All Mailed entries will be opened randomly the morning after an event opens (for everyone).
Please include $4.00 per dog/entry.