Newfoundland Club of Northern California - NCNC
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Newfoundland Club of Northern California
Spring 2021 Draft Tests
Saturday March 27: DRAFT TEST (DD/TDD) and
ADVANCED DRAFT TEST (DDX/TDDX)
Sunday March 28: DRAFT TEST (DD/TDD) AND BEGINNER DRAFT TEST (BDD)
Bodega Ranch and Dog Grounds, Winters, CA
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Entries close Wednesday March 17, 2021 at 6:00 pm
Earliest acceptable postmark date for entries:
NCA members: Wednesday February 10, 2021
(If the dog is co-owned, then either all co-owners of the dog must be NCA members or the handler
must be and NCA member.)
Non-NCA members: Saturday February 20, 2021
Entry Limits: 15 entries each day (team counts as one entry)
DRAFT TEST and ADVANCED DRAFT TEST INFORMATION
Send entries with fees to the NCNC Test Secretary:
Cherrie Brown
7816 Setter Lane
Vacaville, CA 96588-9640
Limits: 15 entries each day. A team counts as one entry. If less than 3 entries are received, the test will be
cancelled. If entries fill, an alternate list will be established. Openings will be filled from the alternate list in the
order received.
Re-qualifiers will be accepted on a "space available" basis. In other words, untitled dogs will be given first
priority even if their entry is received after that of a titled dog.
No post entry of teams will be accepted.
Bitches in season will be allowed to participate, however they will be judged after ALL other entries have
completed the ENTIRE TEST.
No carts will be provided.
ENTRY FEE: $45.00 per entry (a team counts as a single entry). Please make checks payable to the
Newfoundland Club of Northern California or NCNC.
DRAFT TEST COMMITTEE
Chairman Contact her to volunteer
Lynne Baker 530-587-5384 noofmom@aol.com
Secretary Cherrie Brown 707-449-4927 aukainewf@aol.com Third Signer Cathy Sayre Bensayre1@att.net
JUDGES FOR ALL CLASSES:
Laura Gallagher from Northern California and Kerrie Cook from Southern California
RULES REGARDING REDUCING SPREAD OF COVID-19
Do not come to the event if you are sick.
People who have COVID-19 symptoms should get tested and must isolate unless they have a
negative test result. No participant can show evidence of COVID-19 nor have had known
exposure to a person with COVID-19 within the last two weeks.
Follow physical distancing requirements (minimum of 6 feet between yourself and others with
whom you don’t live) except for brief stewarding functions.
Wear a mask. Masks must be worn at all times except when eating.
Wash (or sanitize) your hands frequently.
The above guidelines will be adjusted to meet the state and local guidelines in effect on the
dates of the tests.
REGULATIONS
This Draft test is sanctioned by the Working Dog Committee of the Newfoundland Club of America (NCA) which will use
the test regulations dated January 1, 2016 and revised April 2019. Entrants are responsible for obtaining and reading the
regulations. They may be downloaded from the NCA web page - www.ncanewfs.org.
ORDER OF DD/TDD & BDD EXERCISES
ADVANCED DRAFT TEST MANEUVERS (IN ANY ORDER)
Basic Control Back Through Adjustable Narrow 90 Degree Left Turn
Harnessing and Hitching Drag Away Removable Obstacle Pass Thru Removable Obstacle
Maneuvering Course Driven Figure 8 Serpentine
Freight Load with Out of Sight Stay Moving Stand U-Turn
Freight Haul 90 Degree Back-up Weight Exchange
Intriguing Distraction (any time) 90 Degree Right Turn
For the beginner draft test (BDD) all exercises are on leash.
MISCELLANEOUS:
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TEST SITE
Description: The draft test rules state that the handler should use equipment suitable for the test terrain.
The site has a variety of surfaces including grass, dirt and gravel. There is a walnut orchard and a wood pile.
The freight haul route may include all of these surfaces as well as gradual ups and downs. One may
encounter people with children and dogs. Anyone with further questions concerning the site should contact the
test secretary for details.
Directions to the test site: The site is located at 4918 Jaybee Lane, Winters, CA 95694. From the Bay
area on eastbound I-80, take Interstate 505 north from Vacaville. Exit at Allendale road and go north on Tubbs
Rd, the east frontage road. Turn right on Jaybee lane. The address is on the right shortly after going up a
steep little hill. From the east exit Interstate 80 at Dixon Avenue and turn right on Dixon Ave at the end of the
ramp. At the end of the road, turn right on Meridian Rd then left at the next intersection onto Allendale Rd.
Just before Interstate 505, turn right on the frontage road, Tubbs Rd. and follow the directions above to the
address.
Parking at Test Site: There will be a designated place for parking.
Practice: The site is not open for practice before the test.
ACCOMMODATIONS
RV Site Motels
Vineyard RV Park 4985 Midway Rd. Vacaville, CA (707) 693-8797
There are a number of motels in the Vacaville area that accept well-behaved pets. Check on line for rates and limitations.
FOOD: Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, no food will be provided. Nor will there be pre- or post-trial dinners.
Exhibitors are advised to provide their own food. Many restaurants in Vacaville provide take-out. If this
changes, entrants will be notified.
CATALOG ADVERTISING
Only black and white catalog advertising is available this year. The format will be 8.5” X 11”. Catalog ads help
offset the costs of the test and would be an excellent place to advertise your Newfy items or your kennel. Copy
must be camera ready unless prior arrangements have been made. Please send advertising copy to the Test
Secretary
The rates for ads ready for photocopying are as follows (deadline March 20, 2021):
Full Page: $20.00
Half Page $10.00
PHOTOGRAPHS
Photographs will be available on line after the test.
DONATIONS
Donations will be gratefully accepted at any time and will be acknowledged in the catalog if received by March 22, 2021.
Please send donations to the test secretary.
UPCOMING WORKING EVENTS
Test Date(s) Site Club Contact
Draft tests
All levels 3/13 /21
3/14/21
Vista, CA San Diego Kathy Mitchell
fairseasnewf@gmail.com
Draft tests
All levels 3/20/21
3/21/21 Yorba Linda, CA Southern
California
Erin Zimmer
lovemynewfoundland@yahoo.com
Newfoundland Club of America Working Test Entry Form Test Location: _Bodega Ranch and Dog Grounds, Winters, CA Test Giving Club: _Newfoundland Club of Northern California_ Date: _March 27 & 28, 2021
Saturday March 27: _________DD _________TDD _________DDX _________TDDX _______Requal.
Sunday March 28: _________BDD _________DD __________TDD __________Requal. (Team entries should complete a separate entry form for each dog on the team) Entries Close At: 6:00 pm On: Wed. March 17, 2021.Entries must be received by the test secretary, by mail, by the
closing date and time. Entries not received by the closing date and time will not be accepted even if postmarked before
this date.
Opening Dates: NCA members: Wed. February 10, 2021. Non-NCA members: Saturday Feb. 20, 2021
Entries postmarked before these respective dates will not be accepted.
Send entries with $ 45.00 entry fee payable to NCNC.
Mail to the test secretary Cherrie Brown, 7816 Setter Lane, Vacaville, CA 95688.
Please print legibly – Information on this form will be used for record keeping and to generate a certificate of qualification
should the dog and handler pass. (Only AKC, NCA & CKC titles are allowed.)
Attach a current copy of this dog’s AKC registration, PAL or ILP
Owner’s Name(s):
Address:
City: State: Zip:
Full Name of Dog:
(Include all AKC and NCA titles)
AKC/ CKC/ ILP/ PAL #: Date of Birth: Sex:
Sire:
Dam:
Breeder(s):
Handler’s Name: Dog’s Call Name:
Entry Form Must Be Signed To Be A Valid Entry
I understand that I enter my dog in this NCA Working Test at my own risk. I have read the Test Regulations and
understand them. I agree to abide by the Test Regulations, the NCS Constitution and By-Laws, and further agree to be
bounded by the Entry Agreement included with this entry form.
Signature: Date:
(Signature of Owner/Agent duly authorized to make this entry)
Day Phone ( ) Home Phone ( )
E-Mail NCA Member: Yes No
Number extra lunches __________ ($10.00 each) Number attending Saturday dinner __________
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