LINDA HURST

Greyhound Association of North Georgia

4474 JONESVILLE RD CLARKRANGE, TN 38553

SBWTLC@YAHOO.COM

G.A.N.G. website: www.gangcoursing.org

EARLY ENTRY CLOSES 6PM EST November 20, 2019 **Day of trial entry CLOSES 1/2hour before end of trial or

when time slots are full (whichever is earliest)

Premium LIST

Phone 770-778-4346 Credit Cards accepted! Go to www.gangcoursing.org

Directions to the Georgia National Fairgrounds

(Test Site): Traveling North on I-75 Take Exit 134 • To Enter South Gate: Turn right at end of the exit ramp Take first left onto Fairgrounds

Exit 135 • To Enter West Gate: Turn right at end of exit ramp

Turn right at first traffic light West Gate entrance on left • To Enter North Gate: Turn right at end of exit ramp

Proceed straight through traffic light

North Gate entrance on right • To Enter East Gate: Turn right at end of exit ramp

Proceed straight through traffic light Proceed to the North Gate entrance

Traveling South on I-75 TAKE Exit 135 • To Enter West Gate: Turn left at end of exit ramp Turn right at first traffic light West Gate entrance on left • To Enter North Gate: Turn left at end of exit ramp

Proceed straight through traffic light

North Gate entrance on right

• To Enter East Gate: Turn left at end of exit ramp

Proceed straight through traffic light

Proceed to the North Gate entrance

Exit 134 • To Enter South Gate: Turn left at end of the exit ramp Cross over the interstate, take first left onto Fairgrounds

NOTE: North, South, and West Gates may be closed due to special requirements for certain events. East Gate is accessible 24 hours. \

Greyhound Association of North Georgia AKC ALL BREED COURSING ABILIY TESTS

Georgia National Fairgrounds & Agricenter

401 Larry Walker Parkway Perry, Georgia 31069-1367

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ONLINE ENTRIES ARE ENCOURAGED!! (You may enter online and pay via Credit Card,Check or Voucher) – Entries will NOT be accepted without payment.

Early Entries for CAT only: $20.00 per dog/test. Juniors $15/dog/test

GANG reserves the right to limit entries based on daylight.

Entry Fee AFTER Early Entry Closing Date $25.00 perdog/ test

No refunds – Day of Entry is NOT Guaranteed!!!

Permission has been granted by the American Kennel Club for the holding of this event

under American Kennel Club rules and guidelines

Secretary/Treasurer Sharon Webb Board Members: Jerry Slattery, Dale Parks, Ia Davies

Trial Chairman – Thom Haig

Trial Secretary – Linda Hurst 865-604-7734

GANG Officers President Thom Haig Vice President Katie Kaltenborn

Sharon Webb 770-778-4346

Test Hours: 8:00 am until 4pm (Tue,Wed, Fri, Sat, Su) 8:00 am until 1 pm on Moday (LAST DOG ON COURSE AT 1!!)

Judges and Assignments

JUDGE EVENT DAY DATE START

TIME*

Jennifer Baiocco 2019695642 Tuesday 26-Nov-19 9 am

Stephanie Markgraf 2019695643 Tuesday 26-Nov-19 1 pm

Jennifer Baiocco 2019695644 Wednesday 27-Nov-19 9 am

Stephanie Markgraf 2019695645 Wednesday 27-Nov-19 1 pm

Thom Haig 2019695647 Friday 29-Nov-19 9 am

Thom Haig 2019695646 Friday 29-Nov-19 1 pm

Stephanie Markgraf 2019695648 Saturday 30-Nov-19 9 am

Lisa Vaught 2019695654 Saturday 30-Nov-19 1 pm

Thom Haig 2019695656 Sunday 1-Dec-19 9 am

Lisa Vaught 2019695655 Sunday 1-Dec-19 1 pm

Stephanie Markgraf 2019695657 Monday 2-Dec-19 9 am

FOR THESE EVENTS WE WILL BE HOLDING A “ROLLING ROLL CALL” – BASICALLY WHEN YOU ARE READY TO RUN DURING YOUR SCHEDULED BLOCK, YOU COME AND WE WILL CHECK YOUR DOG AND PUT YOU ON THE ORDER OF GO LIST. WE WILL TRY OUR BEST TO WORK AROUND THE OTHER ACTIVITES YOU M AY BE ENTERED IN THIS WEEKEND. PLEASE NOTE – SOM ETIMES THE ORDER OF GO IS ALREADY AN HOUR WAIT TIME BY MID MORNING!!!!

We will be testing a new “block schedule”

running order We give each dog a run ticket for each event. You MUST present your

run ticket at the field gate in order to run.

Rolling Roll Call begins at 8:00 each day for the MORNING events and 12:00 each day for the AFTERNOON events. *MONDAY – LAST DOG ON COURSE AT 1:00

*Events will be run CONCURRENTLY as time allows

*MONDAY – LAST DOG ON COURSE AT 1:00

Field committee: Sharon Webb, Anita Rabidou, Beverly Morean, Stephanie Markgraf, Linda Hurst, Jennifer Baiocco, Thom Haig

Ribbons CAT - Qualifying Orange, NEW TITLE Rosette dark green (CA and CAA) Additional titles receive Orange/Green or Orange/White Rosettes. PLEASE let us know if you expect to earn a new title and which one. We want to make sure we have enough rosettes.

It takes 3 qualifying runs under 2 different judges to earn a CA title –

You will be expected to have complete info your dog

Incomplete entries WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED

On Site Entries Close at 3 pm Tue-Sun and Noon on Monday

Paying by check? Please fill out your entry online and

make the check payable to “GANG” and mail to:

LINDA HURST, 4474 JONESVILLE RD. CLARKRANGE, TN 38553

Entries will NOT be confirmed. Please contact the Trial Secretary if you have questions.

Credit Cards Accepted!* Go to www.gangcoursing.org

*For those paying with a credit card: GANG adds $1.00 Credit Card Convenience Fee to

each test.

PLEASE ENTER ONLINE (EVEN IF YOU ARE

SENDING A CHECK – Make checks payable to GANG) –

IT REALY HELPS OUT THE TRIAL SECRETARY!

EASY ONLINE ENTRY FORM AVAILABLE

https://form.jotform.com/92918616033156

CONDITIONS OF ENTRY - Please read carefully ALL DOGS RUN AT OWNERS SOLE RISK

NOTICE TO ALL EXHIBITORS

All entries must be one year of age or older on the day of the test.

• Each dog requires an individual entry form for each event in which it is entered. Or enter online (EASIER!!)

• Entries will not be accepted without fees, signatures, or the “Agreement” found on the Official AKC Entry Form.

• Bitches in season and lame dogs will be refused entry and, if presented at inspection, will be refunded entry fees.

• Mixed breeds must be spayed or neutered to be eligible to run. AKC registered dogs with breed disqualifications may be entered.

• Coursing is an athletic activity that can tax a dog’s physical strength.

• Dogs that are overweight and/or out of condition may be at greater risk for injury and exhaustion. The Inspection Committee has the authority to disallow a dog’s entry into a test, and in such instances, applicable entry fees will be

refunded.

• Battery powered, continuous loop lure machines will be used. The lure will consist of white plastic strips. Backup equipment will be available.

• Exhibitors should follow their veterinarian’s recommendation to assure their dogs are free of parasites, any communicable diseases and have appropriate vaccinations.

• The Huntmaster is responsible for field safety and therefore he/she is in complete charge of all dogs and handlers on the field. In service to this responsibility, he/she has the authority to stop the lure in any

potentially dangerous situation and signal the handler to retrieve a testing dog.

• Any decisions made by the event’s officiating judge(s) regarding the performance of an entered dog shall be final. Full discretionary power is given to the judge(s) to withhold any and all qualifications for lack of merit. The Judge(s) is responsible for ensuring compliance with the AKC Regulations on the field.

• No entry fees will be refunded if the event cannot be started or completed by reason of riots, civil disturbances, fire, extreme and/or dangerous weather conditions, an act of God, public emergency, act of a public enemy, strikes or any other cause beyond the control of the Club or its members and representatives.

• Persons exhibiting conduct detrimental to AKC/GANG/any dog(s)/other person(s) will be asked to leave the trial site.

• The event-hosting club, its agents, members, representatives, volunteers, GNF etc., assume no liability or responsibility for any loss, damage or injury sustained by exhibitors, handlers, or to any of their dogs or property and further assumes no responsibility for injury to children or spectators before, during, or after this event

• There will be portable restroom facilities located near the field. Bring your own shade. No littering.

PLEASE clean up any cigarette butts/trash you leave on the ground.

• All rights to televise, videotape, advertise, photograph, promote or otherwise exploit this event are vested in the club, or in persons to whom assignments of such rights have been made in writing by the club. All persons and animals attending these shows grant the club the right to use their likeness and voice in any matter without further consent.

• A penalty of $5.00 will be assessed for any and each loose dog(s) not competing in the course in progress.

• A return check fee of $35.00 will be assessed for any check(s) returned for insufficient funds.

CATCH YOUR DOG AT THE COMPLETITION OF THE RUN!!

Show Veterinarian (On Call) 8AM ‐ 5:30PM

Perry Animal Hospital 633 General Courtney Hodges Blvd ‐ Perry, GA ‐ 478‐987‐2415

Show Veterinarian (Emergency) After hours 6PM ‐ 8AM

Middle Georgia Veterinary Emergency Center 4798 Russell Parkway ‐ Warner Robins, GA

Additional Events at the Georgia National Fairgrounds

WINTER WONDERLAND CLUSTER ALL BREED DOGS

THERE ARE MANY ACTIVITIES TAKING PLACE THIS WEEKEND. THE

DISTANCES BETWEEN THE BUILDING CAN BE TIRING FOR HUMAN

AND BEAST – YOU MIGHT WANT TO CONSIDER RENTING A GOLF

CART.

Complete information about additional activities can be found at:

https://foytrentdogshows.com/forms/PLs/PL2019/PL_2019_ Winter_Wonderland_v5.pdf

FIELD The field has a little shade and will be fenced with chain link and plastic mesh temporary fencing.

Please bring your own shade and water.

Battery powered, continuous loop lure machines will be used. The lure will consist of plastic strips. Only the Lure Operator, Huntmaster, Judges and Handlers of the hounds running in the course in progress will be permitted near the lure machine. The m embers of the Greyhound Association of North Georgia reserve the right to alter the course plan as required by weather and/or field conditions on the day of the trial.

Course will be reversed for second test

PRACTICE W ill be held AFTER the two Tests on Thursday, Friday and Saturday, if weather, equipm ent and daylight permit.

Practice is $5 per dog. All dogs are welcom e but priority will be given to sighthound breeds

BREAKFAST / LUNCH On site food / drink vendors

CAMPING:

RV Camping on site see attached information

HOTEL AND MOTELS IN THE PERRY AREA Exit 146 ‐ Centerville GA Econolodge 956‐2800 12003 Watson Blvd. Byron

Days Inn & Suites 953‐6866 215 Margie Dr. Warner Robins

Ramada Inn 923‐5522 2739 Watson Blvd Warner Robins

Baymont Inn 953‐5522 2731 Watson Blvd Warner Robins

Candlewood Suites 333‐6850 110 Willie Lee Pky Warner Robins

LaQuinta Inn & Suites 333‐6920 4080 Watson Blvd Warner Robin

(This is the Cluster Hotel) Exit 136 ‐ Perry GA Phone # Address (RV Parking at this exit) (478) area code

Rodeway Inn 987‐4454 110 Perimeter Rd. Perry Quality Inn 987‐7710 1602 Sam Nunn Blvd Perry

SoHo Inn 987‐2585 202 Valley Dr. Perry Ramada Inn 987‐3313 200 Valley Dr. Perry

Great Inn 987‐5600 1006 Saint Patrick Dr. Perry

Howard Johnson 987‐8400 100 Market

Place Dr. Perry Jameson Inn 987‐5060 200 Market Place Dr. Perry

Knights Inn 987‐1515 704 Mason Terr. Perry

Super 8 987‐0999 102 Plaza Dr. Perry

RV Parking Crossroads of GA Travel 987‐3141 1513 Sam Nunn Blvd Perry

Does not take Pit Bulls

Boland’s Overnight 987‐3371 800 Perimeter Rd. Perry

Exit 135 ‐ Perry GA

Microtel Inn & Suites 987‐4004 110 Fairview Dr. Perry

Scosh Inn 987‐3622 405 General Courtney Hodges Blvd Perry

RV Parking Fair Harbor RV Park 988‐8844 515 Marshallville Rd. Perry

Pet deposits may be required for these motels

PERRY AREA HOTELS/MOTELS

In order to get special rates, you must call the motel direct & inform them you

are with the dog shows. All exhibitors read the regulations on hotel/motel

accommodations.

NOTICE TO DOG OWNERS/EXHIBITORS

WHEN YOU SIGN THE ENTRY FORM, YOU AUTOMATICALLY AGREE

TO THE FOLLOWING TERMS CONCERNING MOTELS EXTENDING

THEIR PLACE TO YOU.

THE FOLLOWING RULES HAVE BEEN ESTABLISHED FOR THE GOOD

OF ALL EXHIBITORS CONCERNED.

1. Plasc sheeng is to be placed under every crate in motel rooms. This will keep

carpets clean & dry. Plasc sheeng for each crate will be the responsibility of

each exhibitor to provide HIS/HER own.

2. Dogs must be crated when owner is out of the room. NO EXCEPTIONS.

3. Dogs must be kept on a leash at all mes while in the hotel, lobbies or on hotel

grounds. Rooms & lobby must be kept clean of dog debris.

4. Dogs should be “exercised” in designated areas on motel premises. Every dog

owner is expected to pick up after his own dog & dispose of waste in designated

trash cans. It is the responsibility of the dog owner to find out from the innkeeper

where these areas & cans are located.

5. Due to the severe clogging problems with the drain pipes, no dog may be

bathed in the hotel. Crang & bathing facilies with hot & cold water are available

at the show site.

6. Rooms will be inspected daily by members of the hotel staff & observed viola

ons or damages will be reported to the hotel management and/or the

investigative committee.

7. The investigative committee, working with a fair & equitable system,

is charged with investigating complaints.

8. Each dog owner/registrant is expected to cooperate with the

investigave committee, hopefully settling damage claims on the

spot, or else must be willing to

furnish information such as insurance policy numbers & other pertinent

information as required/requested.

9. Should a hotel/motel, for cause, deem it necessary to cancel room

privileges, the registrant agrees to forego legal actions against

CLUSTER CLUBS & the hotel/motel.

10. As an exhibitor, I am aware that violaons may be referred to the

Show Committee

if written charges are preferred. If such charges are upheld by the Show

Committee,it may lead to suspension from future show privileges.

11. Motel/hotels have the right to charge a deposit (refundable or non‐

refundable).

PERRY AREA CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU

PO BOX 1619, PERRY GA 31069 – (478) 988‐8000

Contact the Convention Bureau if you need assistance with rooms

EXHIBITORS, PLEASE CLEAN YOUR ROOMS & PICK UP

GROUNDS AFTER YOUR DOGS

IN ORDER TO ASSURE THE USE OF THESE HOTELS AGAIN.

CLEANING UP AFTER YOUR DOGS ALSO APPLIES TO RV

PARKS.

RV OVERNIGHT PARKING REGULATIONS

GEORGIA NATIONAL FAIRGROUNDS & AGRICENTER

INFORMATION ONLY 478‐988‐6559 RV CAMPING RESERVATION REQUEST

RV RESERVATIONS MADE THROUGH INTERNET ONLY AT www.gnfa.com $35.00 - 30 amp per day per plug $50.00 - 50 amp per day per plug

Space is limited; therefore, we encourage you to reserve your spot through the Internet early.

Reserve online www.gnfa/reservation using American Express, VISA, MasterCard, or Discover. Use of straw, hay or shavings in exercise pens or campsites is not allowed due to Agricenter regulations

All RV’s will enter through the East gate.

Be prepared to bring 100 . hose due to water availability

The assigning of a camping location in no way holds the Georgia National Fairgrounds & Agricenter liable for any loss, the for damage

EXHIBITORS PLEASE NOTE: Exhibitors wishing to remain parked on the show grounds after the compleon of BIS judging Dec. 3, 2017 must contact the Guard Station to arrange for alternate parking areas

The Coursing Ability Tests will be located just inside the NORTH Gate.

We cannot make these events happen without volunteers. Please

volunteer – even if you have never done so in the past and/or can only spare a limited amount of time. THANK YOU! G.A.N.G.

Fields will be reversed for the second Event each day. GANG

reserves the right to alter course designs based on weather

and field/equipment conditions

Tuesday and Friday

Wednesday and Saturday

Sunday

Monday

Club: GANG Date of Event Circle Days You Are Entering Tue Wed Fri Sat Sun Mon Circle One

AM PM BOTH

Location: PERRY GA

Event type (test or trial): Test

Stakes CAT Breed: I enclose entry fees

Height at Withers (for CAT): AKC No: Sex: Date of Birth:

Call Name: AKC No. CP PAL/ILP No. Foreig n & List Country:

Full Name of Dog:

Owners Name

Owners Email:

Owners Phone #

Owner’s Address:

City: State: Zip:

Name of Owner’s Agent/Handler (if any) at Trial:

Please Separate My Entries.

AKC Rules, Regulations, Policies and Guidelines are available on the American Kennel Club website: www.akc.org AGREE MENT

I certify that I am the actual owner of the dog, or that I am the dul y authorized agent of the actual owner whose name I have entered above. In consideration of the acceptance of this entr y, 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. 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 mem- bers, 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 harm- less from any claim for loss, injury or damage to this dog. Additionall y, I (we) hereby assume the sole responsibil- ity 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 m y (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 afore- mentioned parties or any of their employees, agents, or any other persons. I (WE) AGREE TH AT ANY C AUSE OF ACTION, CONTROVERSY OR CLAIM ARISING OUT OF OR REL ATED TO THE ENTRY, EXHIBITION OR ATTEND ANCE 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, INTER- PRETATION AND EFFECT OF THIS AGREEMENT SH ALL BE SETTLED BY AR BITR ATION PURSU ANT TO THE APPLICABLE RULES OF THE AMERIC AN ARBITR ATION ASSOCIATION. HOWEVER, PRIOR TO ARBI- TR ATION ALL APPLICABLE AKC BYLAWS, RULES, REGULATIONS AND PROCEDURES MUST FIRST BE FOLLOWED AS SET FORTH IN THE AKC CH ARTER AND BYLAWS, R ULES, REGULATIONS, PUBLISHED POLICIES AND GUIDELINES. Signature of owner or agent duly authorized to make this entry: Tel: Email:

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Club: GANG Date of Event Circle Days You Are Entering Circle One Tue Wed Fri Sat Sun Mon AM PM BOTH

Location: PERRY GA

Event type (test or trial): Test

Stakes CAT Breed: I enclose entry fees in the amount of: $

Height at Withers (for CAT): AKC No: Sex: Date of Birth:

Call Name: AKC No. CP PAL/ILP No. Foreign & List Country:

Full Name of Dog:

Owners Name

Owners Email:

Owners Phone #

Owner’s Address:

City: State: Zip:

Name of Owner’s Agent/Handler (if any) at Trial:

Please Separate My Entries.

AKC Rules, Regulations, Policies and Guidelines are available on the American Kennel Club website: www.akc.org AGREE MENT

I certify that I am the actual owner of the dog, or that I am the dul y authorized agent of the actual owner whose name I have entered above. In consideration of the acceptance of this entr y, 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. 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 mem- bers, 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 harm- less from any claim for loss, injury or damage to this dog. Additionall y, I (we) hereby assume the sole responsibil- ity 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 bodil y 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 m y (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 afore- mentioned parties or any of their employees, agents, or any other persons. I (WE) AGREE TH AT ANY C AUSE OF ACTION, CONTROVERSY OR CLAIM ARISING OUT OF OR REL ATED TO THE ENTRY, EXHIBITION OR ATTEND ANCE 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, INTER- PRETATION AND EFFECT OF THIS AGREEMENT SH ALL BE SETTLED BY AR BITR ATION PURSU ANT TO THE APPLICABLE RULES OF THE AMERIC AN ARBITR ATION ASSOCIATION. HOWEVER, PRIOR TO AR BI- TR ATION ALL APPLICABLE AKC BYLAWS, RULES, REGULATIONS AND PROCEDURES MUST FIRST BE FOLLOWED AS SET FORTH IN THE AKC CH ARTER AND BYLAWS, R ULES, REGUL ATIONS, PUBLISHED POLICIES AN D GUIDELINES. Signature of owner or agent duly authorized to make this entry: Tel: Email:

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