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The South-Central Illinois Chapter of the North American Versatile Hunting Dog Association
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The Spoon River NAVHDA Chapter will be holding its first Handlers Clinic on June 24th-25th, 2006. The location will be at Gobbler's Knob near Canton. Phil Swain from Oregon will be leading the clinic, and Howard Zimmerman will be assisting. The entry fee will be $85 to cover the cost of holding the two-day event.
Click Here to download the mail-in application form for the 2006 Handlers Clinic.
Note to Chapter members: This is an excellent opportunity to learn about the NAVHDA judging system and participation is a requirement to become an apprentice judge. Two or three volunteers will also be needed each day of the clinic.
EVENT DETAILS: SPOON RIVER NAVHA HANDLERS CLINIC
WHEN:
Saturday June 24th & Sunday June 25th
8:00 AM until about 5:00 PM
Rain or Shine!
WHERE:
GOBBLERS KNOB - Located approximately 8 miles east of Canton on Rt 9. You will pass a church on the left side of the road, then a field, then a white house, and finally a gray barn. Turn left and you have arrived.
Coming from Peoria you will take Rt 24 west. In Banner, leave Rt 24 and continue on west on Rt 9. About 1 mile from the Rt 24/9 intersection you will find Gobblers Knob on your right (gray barn after the curve).
HOTELS:
Heritage Inn 309-647-9675
Canton Inn 309-647-7111
Super 8 309-647-1888
Rice Lake State Fish & Wildlife Area (camping) 309-647-9184
There are a variety of hotels in the Pekin/Peoria area (approximately 30-45 minutes away).
WHY:
The Handler Clinic is a tool developed by NAVHDA to educate aspiring judges, handlers and other NAVHDA members. The intensive two-day weekend training, session is conducted by an official NAVHDA Handler Clinic Leader. During the clinic, participants are familiarized with the NAVHDA system and philosophy of judging versatile hunting dogs by learning how to use judge work cards and scoring Natural Ability, Utility Preparatory, and Utility dogs. The Handler Clinic is one of the requirements for becoming an “Approved Apprentice” in the NAVHDA Judge Development program. A clinic provides everyone involved with an opportunity to learn about versatile hunting dogs. Members with their first pup see other dogs work and gain insight into what their new pup is doing and why. A handler benefits by learning how NAVHDA evaluates versatile hunting dogs. Even an experienced handler will learn something new during any clinic due to the diversity of the group and the depth of discussion.
WHAT:
Each participant will receive a current NAVHDA “Aims, Programs and Tests” rule book at the handler clinic. If you currently have one, try to take the time to familiarize yourself with the contents. Bring lawn chairs, sunscreen, and bug spray. Remember to wear blaze orange. The end of June in central Illinois is usually very warm (although there are days that surprise us). Watch the weather and dress appropriately. Lunch/ additional water and soda will be available for a small fee. No host supper will be available Saturday evening following the clinic at a local restaurant in the Canton area.
HOW:
The entire 2-day clinic is only $85. Make check payable to Spoon River NAVHDA
WHO:
Teaching: Phil Swain, Lake Oswego, Oregon
Assisting: Howard Zimmerman, Hanna City, Illinois
REGISTRATION & INFORMATION:
Denise Postin
950 S. 3rd Ave, Canton, IL 61520
309-649-0112 or jnissi7000@yahoo.com