WC/WCX
 

HVGRC's annual Working Certificate and Working Certificate Excellent will take place on Sunday, August 26, 2007 at the Stewart State Forest, Newburgh, NY.

Premiums can be downloaded here in MS Word format or Adobe PDF format.

 

Stakes and Judges

WC/WCX: Joanne Mambrino and David Wohlbach

Regulations: WC/WCX tests are held under the auspices of the Golden Retriever Club of America and are open to all retriever breeds, standard poodles and Irish water spaniels. Rules and guidelines for these events can be found here. Non-golden dog owners are responsible for handling the necessary paperwork for certificates and approval from their parent breed club.

Birds: Ducks on water and Pheasant and/or Chukar and/or Pigeons in all stakes.

Entry Fees: WC $30; WCX $35. There will be a $5 premium for post entries.

Entry Limit: Post entries in all stakes will be taken until limit is reached. Post entries for WC&WCX will be eligible for certification by GRCA but the entry will not have been published in the catalog. Preference will be given to Golden Retrievers currently untitled in the stake entered. If the limit is not reached, the remaining entry will be filled with untitled dogs of other breeds, then with titled golden retrievers, and then titled dogs of other breeds.

Prizes: Rosettes to WC and WCX qualifiers. Recognition certificate mailed later by GRCA.

Tests Begin: 9:00 AM Sunday August 26, 2007

Drawing: 6:00 PM  August 16, 2007 at the home of the test secretary

Bitches in season are not allowed on the grounds.

Refund Policy: After the closing date, refunds are offered ONLY for bitches in season or for injured dogs. The test secretary must receive notification of a scratch before the date indicated in the premium. A written refund application for legitimate scratches accompanied by an appropriate veterinarian's certificate must be received by the secretary within 10 days after the event.

Facilities: Participants are expected to provide for their own and their dogs' comfort. Bring food, drink, protection from the sun or rain, chairs, etc. Be prepared for a day-long outing in the country. Restaurants, delis, gas stations, and lodging are located outside the Stewart FWMA gates along route 17K, a 15- to 20-minute drive from the test sites.

Directions

From the East: West on I-84 to Exit 6, go right off the exit west on 17K. Look for signs at Ridge Road (2 miles down 17K) or Barron Road (3 miles down 17K). Turn left to gate.

From NYS Thruway: I-87 (N or S) to Exit 17 (Newburgh). Bear left at Y after tolls. Turn right at T-intersection onto 17K west. Go about 2 miles until you go under I-84, then proceed as above from Exit 6.

From the West: East on I-84 to Exit 5. Go left off the exit onto Rte 208 North. Go 1.7miles to the intersection with Rte 17K. Turn right onto Rte 17K east. Signs will be posted at Barron Road (about a mile) or Ridge Road (about 2 miles). Turn right to gate.

Sponsors

Hudson Valley Golden Retriever Club would like to thank the following companies for helping to sponsor our WC/WCX.