Preserve, Protect and Work the Jack Russell Jack Russell Terrier Club of America

2008 JRTCA National Trial

Notices | Judges | Schedule | Events | Directions
JRTCA National Countdown

Good luck to all exhibitors and terriers!

Would you like to compete in the National Trial?   If so, apply for JRTCA membership.

October 17, 18 and 19, 2008
Susquehanna State Park
Havre de Grace, Maryland

The 2008 JRTCA National Trial was held on October 17-19 at the Steppingstone Museum in the beautiful Susquehanna State Park, on the edge of the Susquehanna River. The Susquehanna State Park is conveniently located near Havre de Grace, Maryland just of I-95 approximately 30 minutes north of Baltimore.

Important Notices

  • The 2008 National Trial Flyer is now available.

    • PLEASE NOTE - NATIONAL TRIAL FLYER CORRECTION:
      1. Challenge Super Earth was inadvertently included on the Agenda for Sunday; this class will NOT be held this year.
      2. Regarding the Youth Division details (following the General Rules for Exhibitors), the Youth Division Meeting time is 10:00 am on Saturday to 9:00 am on Saturday (as noted on the Agenda).
      3. Class 126 Youth Working Judge's Choice is SAT. 10:00 AM, as reflected on the Agenda.

  • The 2008 National Trial Entry and Sponsorship Forms is now available.

  • The 2008 National Trial marks the 26th year of Nationals Trials.

  • Check out the JRTCA 2008 Trial Schedule with Google Maps and see exactly where trials are located.

  • TERRIERS MAY NOT ENTER BOTH THE OPEN & WORKING SECTIONS OR cross-enter WITHIN THE OPEN SECTION of the conformation division.
     
    • Memories
  • All National Trial exhibitors and owners MUST be current members of the JRTCA.
     
  • Note: Agility judge will give briefing and walk-through to OWNERS ONLY prior to each class. There will be NO practice runs.
     
  • Puppies are eligible to compete only if they have reached their four-month birthday; i.e., four months to the date of their birth, NOT 16 weeks.
     
  • Refunds for classes will be given only in cases of accident or illness to a terrier or owner, or for bitches in heat; situations must be documented in writing. Refunds provided by mail within 30 days following the trial.
     
  • No dogs other than Jack Russell Terriers will be permitted on the trial grounds for any reason.
     
  • Pups under the age of four months, and bitches in season, are not permitted on the trial grounds. Anyone violating trial rules will be excused from all classes and asked to leave the trial site; no refunds will be given. In addition, violations will be documented, and violators may be subject to additional penalties.
     
  • Anyone wishing to sell items at the National Trial must register as a vendor; contact the club office at 410-561-3655 for a vendor application or further information. Absolutely no merchandise of any type may be sold at the trial, either from the vendor area or exhibitor area, unless registered as a vendor.
     
  • Breakfast, lunch, and refreshments will be available throughout the trial.
     
  • No displaying of puppies for sale on site, including advertising signage of puppies for sale.

2008 National Trial Judges

Conformation Judges

  • Martyn Hulme, GB (Ring 1)
  • Michelle Davies, OR (Ring 2)

Go-to-Ground Judges

  • Bill Breakstone,NY
  • David Ross, NY
  • Karen Cooper, NJ
  • Ali Hop, SC

Judges for Other Divisions

  • Agility - Walt Lutter, MA
  • Racing - Jim Eslinger, MD
  • Obedience - Sue Oaks, PA
  • Rally O - Annette Murphy Wales, PA

National Trial Schedule

2008 National Trial Flyer

Special Events

  • National Celebration - Friday (advanced reservations required)
  • Presentation of Bronze Medallions - lunch break on Saturday
  • National Raffle - Sunday
  • BAER Clinic - (contact Club Office for reservations)

Map/Directions to the National Trial Site

Trial Map The 2008 JRTCA National Trial was held at the Susquehanna State Park, located near Havre de Grace, Maryland. The trial site is easily accessible from Interstate Route 95, north of Aberdeen, Maryland.


Directions

  • Interstate I-95 to Exit 89 (4 miles north of Aberdeen, MD)
  • Turn onto Route 155 toward Belair (West)
  • Follow 1/4 mile to right on Earlton Road
  • Follow for 1/2 mile, bear left on Quaker Bottom Road
  • Follow to Museum Entrance (on left)
  • Park in designated areas