The Welsh Springer Spaniel Club of America, Inc. Gateway Iron Welsh Challenge Friday, September 16, 2011-Monday September 19, 2011 GATEWAY IRON WELSH CHALLENGE SKI-TKMBUR 16-19, 2011 ST. Louis, MISSOURI PURINA In and Around Purina Farms, Gray Summit, MO These events are open to Welsh Springer Spaniels Only Tracking Test - Friday, September 16 Tracking Dog Excellent Test - Friday, September 16 Versatile Surface Tracking - Friday, September 16 Agility Trial - Friday, September 16 Obedience Trial - Saturday, September 17 Rally Trial - Saturday, September 17 Hunt Test - Monday, September 19 Conformation & Sweepstakes Classes held by the Three Rivers Kennel Club of Missouri on Saturday, September 17 and Sunday, September 18 (Sweepstakes on Saturday only) (unbenched) AMERICAN KENNEL CLUB American Kennel Club Certification Permission has been granted by the American Kennel Club for the holding of these events under the American Kennel Club Rules and Regulations James P. Crowley, Secretary
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The Welsh Springer Spaniel Club of America, Inc.Gateway Iron Welsh Challenge
Friday, September 16, 2011-Monday September 19, 2011
GATEWAYIRON WELSH
CHALLENGES K I - T K M B U R 16-19, 2011 ST. Louis, MISSOURI PURINA
In and Around Purina Farms, Gray Summit, MOThese events are open to Welsh Springer Spaniels Only
Tracking Test - Friday, September 16Tracking Dog Excellent Test - Friday, September 16Versatile Surface Tracking - Friday, September 16
Agility Trial - Friday, September 16Obedience Trial - Saturday, September 17
Rally Trial - Saturday, September 17Hunt Test - Monday, September 19
Conformation & Sweepstakes Classes held by the Three RiversKennel Club of Missouri on Saturday, September 17 andSunday, September 18 (Sweepstakes on Saturday only)
(unbenched)
AMERICANKENNEL CLUB
American Kennel Club CertificationPermission has been granted by the American Kennel Club for theholding of these events under the American Kennel Club Rules andRegulations James P. Crowley, Secretary
\NSSCA. C\ub OfficersPresident: Cindy Ford 781 W. Fisher Rd, Cantrall, IL 62625Vice-President: Sandy Holmes 19400 N. Territorial, Chelsea MI 48118Treasurer: Mary Johnson 3868 River Walk Dr., Duluth, GA 20096Secretary: Carla Vooris 284 Welshie Way Lane, Henderson, NC 27537
Iron Welsh Challenge CommitteeAndrea Pease, Betsie Czeschin, Donna Wesemann, Franna Pitt, Kim Laird, Lisa
Sinke, Peggy Ruble, Susan Willingham
Secretary - Tracking, Agility, Obedience, Rally, Hunt TestBetsie Czeschin
PO Box 1966, Mountain Home, AR 72654402 Combs Ave., Cotter, AR 72626
Cell: 816-896-7122 [email protected]
TrackingChairman: Betsie Czeschin, PO Box 1966, Mountain Home, AR 72654
Committee: Kim Laird, Lisa Sinke, Donna Wesemann, Susan Willingham, Franna Pitt
AgilityChairman: Donna Wesemann, 364 Welshie Way Lane, Henderson, NC 27544
Committee: Betsie Czeschin, Susan Willingham, Lisa Sinke, Andrea Pease, Kim Laird
ObedienceChairman: Lisa Sinke, 9738 Gorsline Road, Battle Creek, MI 49014
Committee: Betsie Czeschin, Susan Willingham, Donna Wesemann, Andrea Pease, Kim Laird
RallyChairman: Lisa Sinke, 9738 Gorsline Road, Battle Creek, MI 49014
Committee: Betsie Czeschin, Susan Willingham, Donna Wesemann, Andrea Pease, Kim Laird
Hunt TestChairman: Christine Wheeler, 12417 Augusta Drive, Kansas City, Kansas 66109
Committee: Peggy Ruble, Dee Feltus, Mark Wheeler, Franna Pitt, Sandy Holmes
Judges
Ms. Jean Hilbig (22218) 12000 W 76th Ave, Arvada, CO 80005Mr. Ule James (19384) 4517 Sage Rd, Rochester, IL 62563Paul Morrison (ZF646) 11450 Durand Rd, Howell, MI 48855Patricia Nevins (7613) 5155 Balmoral Ln, Bloomington, MN 55437Dr. Franna Pitt (2941) 3880 53rd St. SE, Auburn, WA 98092Dr. C. Danae Steele (42416 ) 739 S Quincy St, Green Bay, WI 54301Julie Virosteck (17307) 4424 Vermont Rd., Wellsville, KS 66092
Ribbon and Rosette Prizes:
Prize
First
Second
Third
Fourth
Regular
Blue
Red
Yellow
White
Non-Regular Classes
Rose
Brown
Light Green
Gray
Qualifying Score - Dark GreenQualifying Score (Hunt Test) - Blaze OrangeHighest Scoring Dog in the Regular Obedience Classes - Blue & GoldHighest Combined Score in Open B & Utility Obedience Classes -Blue & GreenHighest Combined Score in Advanced B and Excellent Rally ClassesBlue & SilverHighest Scoring Dog in the Agility Classes - Blue & Gold
Program of Judging
There are 23 dogs entered in this show with a total of 79 entries. Thenumbers have been carefully tabulated; however neither the Club nor thesecretary assumes responsibility for absolute accuracy
Friday, September 16Sullivan Industrial Park, Regional Airport & vicinity, Sullivan, MO
7:00 am Tracking Events
Tracking Dog TestJUDGES: Ms. Jean Hilbig, Mr. Ule James, Dr. C. Danae Steele
Dog 101
Variable Surface Tracking Test - 2 entriesJUDGES: Ms. Jean Hilbig, Mr. Ule James
Dogs 103-104
Tracking Dog Excellent TestJUDGES: Ms. Jean Hilbig, Mr. Ule James
Dog 102
Drawing: TD - 8:30 am, VST - 9:45 am, TDX - 11:15 am
Tracking HQ: Sullivan Skating Rink Annex, 301B ThurmondMemorial Drive, Sullivan, MO. Directions from Purina Farms -Enter I-44W toward St. Clair. Take Exit 225 toward MO-185,turn LEFT. Turn LEFT onto W. Springfield Rd/W. Springfield Ave.Turn SHARP RIGHT onto N. Park St. Turn RIGHT onto BillThurmond Memorial Drive.
Thank you to Dave Cochran and the Sullivan, MO Parks andRecreation department for arranging the grounds for these trackingtests!
Purina Farms Outdoor Agility Ring, Gray Summit, MO2:00 pm
Agility Trial JUDGE: Dr. Franna PittStandard Classes
Excellent BJump Height 16"- Dog 208
Excellent AJump Height 16" - Dog 202
Excellent A, PreferredJump Height 16" - Dog 209
OpenJump Height 20" - Dog 203
Novice BJump Height 16"- Dogs 201, 205
Novice AJump Height 16"- Dogs 204, 210, 212
Fast ClassesNovice A
Jump Height 16" - Dogs 204, 212Open
Jump Height 20"-Dog 203Jump Height 16" - Dog 202
Time To Beat - Dog 212
Jumpers With Weaves ClassesExcellent B
Jump Height 16" - Dog 208Open
Jump Height 20" - Dog 203Jump Height 16" - Dog 202
Open, PreferredJump Height 16" - Dog 209Jump Height 12" - Dog 206
Novice BJump Height 16"- Dogs 201, 205
Novice AJump Height 16"-Dog 212
Novice B, PreferredJump Height 16" - Dog 207
Saturday, September 17Purina Farms Event Center, Gray Summit, MO30 minutes after Best in ShowRing TBA
Parade of Iron Welsh Contenders
Dogs - 2
Bitches - 4
Judge: Julie Virosteck
Obedience TrialFollowing Parade
Judge: Patricia Nevins
Utility B - Dog 414
Open B - Dog 414
Open A - Dog 403
Novice B - Dogs 401, 404
Beginner Novice B - Dogs 405-408, 412
Graduate Novice - Dogs 402, 410
Rally Trial Judge: Patricia NevinsAfter Obedience Trial
Rally Excellent BDogs 502, 504-505, 509, 512
Rally Advanced BDogs 502, 504-505, 507, 509
Rally Novice B - Dogs 503, 510-511
Rally Novice A - Dogs 501, 513-515
Rally Novice Team -Dogs XXXXX
GATEWAY IRON WELSH CHALLENGEShowcasing the Versatility of the Welsh Springer Spaniel
(NON-REGULAR)
Iron Welsh Challenge Contenders
Dogs 7Bitches 9
Monday, September 19Big River Hunting Club and Preserve, 11444 State Hwy. WW,Fletcher, MO9:00 AMSpaniel Hunt Test
JUDGES: Mr. Paul Morrison & Dr. C. Danae SteeleGUNNERS: Shoni Benton & Bill Ruble
For the land work, Junior is followed by SeniorHunt Dead and Water Testing will follow Land WorkFor the water testing, Senior is followed by JuniorChukar will be used in all Levels. Other game birds and/or pigeons will beused at the test committee's discretion.
Junior Hunt TestDogs 601-603, 608, 612
Senior Hunt TestDogs 604-607, 610
Directions from Purina Farms:
Enter I-44W toward St. Clair. Exit onto MO-47. Follow MO-47 south about 20miles. Turn left onto State Highway H toward Fletcher. Turn left onto MillStone Drive at about 3 miles. Turn Right onto Still Creek Pass. The Big RiverHunting Club is across County Highway WW.
Awards for all Events:Qualifying Scores required for all Awards.All awards must be claimed at the event.Unless otherwise specified, awards are donated by the event sponsors.WSSCA reserves the right to substitute awards of equal or greater value.
Qualifying Scores (Agility, Obedience, & Rally):WSSCA "Q" Button and Dark Green RibbonDog Toy donated by Betsie Czeschin
Completing a Title (All Events):Dogs completing a title during these events will be awarded a 3 StreamerRosette.
Tracking Tests:Dark Green Rosette, Framed, Personalized Certificate and WSSCA "Q" Buttonwill be awarded to all Qualifiers.
Agility Trial:Ribbons will be awarded for First through Fourth place in each height divisionin each class.First Place in each class: WSS Calendar donated by the Greater ChesapeakeWelsh Springer Spaniel Club.Second through Fourth in each class: Fleece TugHigh in Trial: 3 Streamer Rosette and WSS theme bag.
High in Trial will be determined first by the highest number of qualifyingscores, and if tied, by the highest cumulative score - score from Standard,JWW, and FAST, plus points earned in T2B. At least one qualifying score isrequired.All dogs receiving their MACH or PACH at this trial will receive a jump bar andRosette. Please notify the trial secretary if you are close to either title.
Gateway Iron Welsh Challenge Awards
Contenders - Any Welsh Springer Spaniel entered in at least three of the sixIron Welsh Events (show, rally, obedience, agility, field, tracking) - IronWelsh Contender Button
Qualifiers - Any Contender earning qualifying scores in at least 2 of the IronWelsh Events - Custom Designed Qualifying Poster
Bronze Award - Contender with the Third Highest number of Iron WelshPoints - Custom Designed Poster and Bronze Rosette
Silver Award - Contender with the Second Highest number of Iron WelshPoints - Custom Designed Poster and Silver Rosette
Champion/Gold Award - Contender with the Highest number of IronWelsh Points - Custom Designed Poster, Gold Rosette, and Custom OilPainting of Champion
The Conformation portion of the Iron Welsh Challengeis being held by the Three Rivers Kennel Club of Missouri.
Saturday. September 17 - WSSCA Supported Entry and Sweepstakessponsored by Dogwood Welsh Springer Spaniel Club of Greater Atlanta(Conformation) and Statesman Welsh Springer Spaniels (Sweepstakes)
Judge: Dr. Bob G. Smith
Sweepstakes Classes : Puppy and Veterans
Special Attraction Parade: Iron Welsh Contenders with and without titles.
Sweepstakes and Parade Judge: Julie Virosteck (17307)
Sunday. September 18 - WSSCA Supported Entry sponsored by CentralStates Welsh Springer Spaniel Club
Judge: Col. Jerry H. Weiss, USMC (Ret.)
Eat, Drink, and Be Merry!
Thursday - Help lay tracks and enjoy snacks and beverages with thecrew. Contact Betsie Czeschin for details, [email protected]
Friday am - Join us at the Tracking Tests for Continental Breakfastand cheering on the teams. Sullivan Skating Ring Annex, Sullivan, MO
Friday afternoon - Tracking Celebration Al Fresco Brunch at PurinaFarms Agility Ring, followed by the Agility Trial
Friday Evening - Welcome Reception at Purina Farms Agility Ring.Help with the trial and watch the fur and ears fly!
Saturday Evening - Socializing at the Obedience and Rally Trials atPurina Farms Event Center. Don't miss the ever popular Rally TeamClass - Root for your favorite Welshie Team! Enter the class foradded fun! Form your own team or send your name to Betsie andyou'll be assigned to a team.
Saturday Night - Post Trial Baby Shower welcoming a thirdgeneration of Welsh Springer Spaniel Fanciers!
Sunday Afternoon, following Best of Breed - Update on the IronWelsh Challenge with ONE event to go. Awards and Accolades toIron Welsh Qualifiers to this point.
Sunday Evening - Barbeque and Dock Dog Diving Practice at PurinaFarms Visitor Center
Monday - Tasty Sandwich lunches available on the Hunt Test grounds- $7 each. Iron Welsh Awards Celebration after the Hunt Test
Approximate Event Locations
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