2011 JRTCA National Trial
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October 28, 29 and 30, 2011
Arendtsville, Pennsylvania
South Mountain Fairgrounds
The 2011 JRTCA National Trial was held on October 28-30 at the South Mountain Fairgrounds in Arendtsville, Pennsylvania.
Important Notices
- Please review the National Trial page on the JRTCA Members Only site.
- The 2011 National Trial will mark the 29th year of Nationals Trials.
- TERRIERS MAY NOT ENTER BOTH THE OPEN & WORKING SECTIONS OR cross-enter WITHIN THE OPEN SECTION of the conformation division.
- 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.
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2011 National Trial Judges
Conformation Judges
- Joan Crouse (Ring 1)
- Martha Milligan (Ring 2)
Go-to-Ground Judges
- Joe Shapiro, IN
- Don Gaskell, KY
- Mike Taylor, OH
- Roger Shury, PA (Super Earth)
Judges for Other Divisions
- Anne Davis — Racing
- Annette Murphy Wales — Obedience
- Sue Oakes — Rally-O
- Sharon Normandin — Agility
National Trial Schedule
Friday, October 28th:
8:00 AM - 1:00 PM Entry Booth Open
8:30 AM Racing Division (Note: Any calls for measurements must be made
by 7:30 AM; measurements will be done at entry tent at 8 AM.)
10:30 AM - 3:00 PM BAER Clinic
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM Field Lure Coursing
9:30 AM Obedience & Rally-O
12:00 Noon WORKING SEMINAR
1:00 PM Agility: Section I - On-Lead; Tunnelers Class
3:00 PM SEMINAR - EXHIBITING YOUR TERRIER
7:00 PM - 11:00 PM NATIONAL TRIAL CELEBRATION - The Pike Restaurant
(Advanced Reservations Only)
Saturday, October 29th:
8:30 AM - 1:00 PM Entry Booth Open
8:30 AM Youth Division Meeting - Youth Tent/Ring 2
8:30 AM - 3:30 PM Go-to-Ground Division (Novice will close at 2 PM)
9:00 AM SINGING OF THE NATIONAL ANTHEM - RING 1
9:15 AM Conformation Division – Ring 1
Section 1 – 6-12 Month Pups; Section 3 – JRTCA Working Terriers
9:00 AM Agility
Section 2 – Agility I & II (will break for Youth classes at 11 AM)
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Field Lure Coursing
9:30 AM - 3:00 PM Super Earth
9:00 AM Child/Youth Handler - Conformation Ring 2
10:00 AM Conformation Division – Ring 2
Section 4 – 4-6 Month Pups; Section 5 – Miscellaneous
10:00 AM - 3:30 PM Brush Hunt
11:00 AM - 3:00 PM Top Dog
12:00 NOON
12:00 NOON* Lunch Break
12:00 NOON* Bronze Medallion Exhibition & Awards
1:00 PM Youth Division - Judges Choice
2:30 PM Youth Division GTG
4:00 PM High Score Youth Award Presentation (Ring I)
4:30 PM* Costume Class (following the High Score Youth Award, Ring I)
5:30 PM* Ribbons/Awards
6:30 PM* Wine & Cheese Social (to be held at the conclusion of
all events/awards - Advance Reservations Please!)
Sunday, October 30th:
8:30 AM Conformation Division – Ring 1
Section 6 – Family Division; Section 7 – Open Adult
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM Field Lure Coursing
9:30 AM - 2:00 PM Trailing & Locating
9:30 AM Agility
Section 3 – Agility III; Section 4 – Wild Card
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Brush Hunt
11:00 AM - 3:00 PM Top Dog
12:30 PM* Raffle (during Lunch Break)
4:00 PM* Ribbons/Trophy Awards
* approximate time.
Map/Directions to the National Trial Site
From Washington, Northern VA and points South
From the Beltway, take I-270 to Frederick, and continue on North on US 15. Cross into Pennsylvania and continue north. Exit at RT 234 - 'Biglerville.' Go west on RT 234 towards Biglerville. Continue through Biglerville towards Arendtsville. At stop sign in Arendtsville, RT 234 continues towards right. Fairground is one mile further down RT 234 on right.
From Harrisburg & points North and East
The easiest way is to get on the PA Turnpike (I-76) headed west. Get off at Exit 17 and go south on US Route 15 about 35 miles to exit at RT 234 - 'Biglerville.' Go west on RT 234 towards Biglerville. Continue through Biglerville towards Arendtsville. At stop sign in Arendtsville, RT 234 continues towards right. Fairground is one mile further down RT 234 on right.
From Pittsburgh and points West
Take the PA Turnpike (I-76) east to the Blue Mountain Exit 15. Go south on PA Route 997 through beautiful countryside to US Route 30. Turn left on RT 30 and go over the mountain about 8 miles to blinking light at Cashtown. Turn left onto Cashtown road to Arendtsville. At stop sign in Arendtsville, RT 234 continues towards your left (North). Fairground is one mile further down RT 234 on right
From Baltimore and points SouthEast
From the Beltway, take the Northwest Expressway past Owings Mills to the end and continue on MD Route 140 all the way through Westminster, Tanneytown, and Emmitsburg. In Emmitsburg, go north onto RT 15. Cross into Pennsylvania and continue north. Exit at RT 234 - 'Biglerville.' Go west on RT 234 towards Biglerville. Continue through Biglerville towards Arendtsville. At stop sign in Arendtsville, RT 234 continues towards right. Fairground is one mile further down RT 234 on right.
Hotels
Days Inn
865 York Road
Gettysburg, PA 17325
Contact: Sandy 717-334-0030
Blocked 25 rooms
Rate: $99.00
No pets allowed in rooms but can be in cars in parking lot
Comfort Inn
871 York Road
Gettysburg, PA 17325
Contact: Jeff 717-337-2400
Blocked 79 rooms
No pet fee
Rates start at $90.00
Super 8
869 York Road
Gettysburg, PA 17325
Blocked 42 rooms
Contact: Amy 717-337-1400
Pet fee: $10/pet/room
Rate: $92.00
Blue Sky Motel
2585 Biglerville Road
Gettysburg, PA 17325
Blocked 14 rooms
Contact: Ronnick 717-677-7736
No pets allowed in rooms but can be in cars in parking lot
Rates start at $45.00
Americas Best Value Inn
301 Steinwehr Avenue
Gettysburg, PA 17325
Blocked 30 rooms
Contact: Kelly or Alan 717-334-1188
No pet fee
Rates start at $65.00
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REMINDER: Please keep your terriers crated in rooms; the hotel requires plastic under the crates. Clean up after them on the grounds, and DO NOT LEAVE TERRIERS ALONE IN THE ROOM. If your terriers are causing a problem in the hotel, you will be asked to leave, and you may be subject to disqualification from the National Trial.
