PREMIUM LIST
NEWFOUNDLAND CLUB OF AMERICA
40TH Annual WD & WRD WATER TEST and 8th Annual WRDX WATER Test
Sunday August 23, 2015
HOSTED BY
SOUTH CENTRAL NEWFOUNDLAND CLUB
Lakewood- Rogers Park,North Meridian Road, Valparaiso, IN
JUDGES
John Jackman; Carol Stream, Illinois ( WD/ WRD/ WRDX )
Benita Edds; Mars Hill, North Carolina ( WD / WRD)
Lawren Coulam Kinney: Niles ,Michigan ( WRDX)
Entries from members of the Newfoundland Club of America will be accepted with postmarks June 30, 2015 or later. Entries from nonmembers of the Newfoundland Club of America will be accepted with postmarks July 10, 2015 or later. Entries will not be accepted if
postmarked prior to these dates. Entries close at 6:00 pm, Wednesday, August 5, 2015 at the Test Secretary’s home after which time
entries cannot be accepted, cancelled, substituted, or altered except as described in the NCA water test regulations.
Sunday August 23, 2015
WD/WRD/WRDX test entries are limited to 22 dogs. Limited to 4 WRDX entries of the 22 entries. If the maximum of 22
untitled entries is not reached, entries will be accepted for WD/WRD/WRDX re-qualifiers to fill the maximum of 22 dogs to
be judged that day.
Saturday August 22, 2015
(THIS IS NOT AN NCA EVENT)
WD / WRD/WRDX ALL BREED WATER TEST
Judges: Lawren Coulam; Niles, Michigan
Nan Edwards, Watervliet, MI
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For the Saturday WD/WRD/WRDX test, entries are limited to 8 dogs. Three positions will be reserved for the WRDX test.
If these do not fill, they will be filled with WD or WRD entries.
The South Central Newfoundland Club. has been granted permission to hold its 40th Annual Water Tests by the Working
Dog Committee of the Newfoundland Club of America under the Rules & Regulations for Water Tests as updated March
2015.
Entry Fee: $40 per dog per test
Entries with a check payable to “SCNC” should be mailed to :
Robin Katen / Secretary
3875 Willshire Eastern Rd
Willshire, OH 45898-9717
CERTIFICATION
The South Central Newfoundland Club has been granted permission to hold its 40th Annual Water Tests by the Working
Dog Committee of the Newfoundland Club of America under the Rules & Regulations for Water Tests as updated March
2015.
Newfoundland Club of America, Inc. http://ncanewfs.org
President:
First Vice President:
Second Vice President:
Recording Secretary:
Corresponding Secretary:
Treasurer:
Board of Directors:
AKC Delegate
Pam Saunders
John Cornell
Lynne Anderson Powell
Steve Britton
Pam Rubio
Mary L. Price
Steve McAdams, Mary Lou Cuddy Sue Marino, Pat Randall, Donna Thibault,
Roger Frey
David Helming
South Central Newfoundland Club Inc. http://southcentralnewfclub.com
President:
Vice President:
Secretary:
Treasurer:
Board of Directors:
Water Test Committee
Chair:
Robert Kinney
Secretary :
Robin Katen
Robin Katen
Cindy Wingfield
Mary Broihier
Jane Huge
Kelly Davis
269.663.3177
419.495.2220
bobandlawren@gmail.com
forevernewfs@frontier.com
The committee thanks all the volunteers from South Central Newfoundland Club and beyond who generously donated
their time to make this test a success.
Site Description
Lakewood-Rogers Park is located in northwest Indiana on 122 acres just north of Valparaiso, Indiana city limits and south
of Chesterton, Indiana. The park is one hour from downtown Chicago. The park is open year-round and facilities include
picnic areas, hiking, shelters and playgrounds. Loomis Lake covers 100 acres. There are approximately 110 feet of
shoreline on the beach. Dogs are swimming 20 feet from shore. At 75 feet, the water is 10-15 feet deep. Restrooms are
adjacent to the beach area. There is ample shade near the beach and throughout the park.
The Basic Control will be conducted in a portion of the test area selected by the judges which includes the level sand and
gravel water's edge fading into grass further back from the water. The tow-a-boat exercise will be calling to the back of the
boat for Saturday and Sunday. For the All Breed test on Saturday, articles will be dropped by the boat. No canoe /kayak
will be used.
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ENTRIES
Entries postmarked prior to the opening dates on page one will be returned.
Entries from within the United States will be accepted by U.S. Mail ONLY.
Foreign entries must show a verifiable mailing date.
All entries must be submitted on an NCA entry form, and must include a copy of the dog’s current AKC, ILP/PAL or
foreign registration.
Entry slots will be filled according to postmark date. In the event that the number of entries with the same postmark date
received exceeds the limit, entrants and alternates will be determined by a random drawing. Entries received after the
entry limit has been reached will be placed on an alternate list in order of postmark. Alternates will be notified immediately
should an opening occur.
For the Saturday All Breed test, the maximum number of dogs to be judged will be 8. Three positions will be reserved for
the WRDX test. If these do not fill, they will be filled with WD or WRD entries.
For the Sunday WD/WRD /WRDX tests, the maximum number of dogs to be judged will be 22. Limited to 4 WRDX entries
of the 22 entries. Untitled dogs entering for WD, WRD or WRDX will be given priority over WD/WRD/WRDX requalifiers.
Be sure to indicate NCA membership of at least one owner on each entry form.
Forms for each test are attached at the end of the premium. Entry fees will be refunded under the following
circumstances: entry is cancelled by notifying the test secretary by email, telephone or USPS prior to the closing date;
entrant is assigned to the alternate list but does not wish to remain on it and cancels entry by notifying test secretary by
email, telephone or USPS no later than seven days after the closing date; entrant does not receive a testing slot by
designated check‐in time on the day of the test in which they had entered.
There will be a $25.00 fee for the post entry of dogs.
All Breed Water Test
This is not an NCA event. The South Central Newfoundland Club invites all dogs to participate in a separate water test to
be held on Saturday afternoon, August 22, 2015.
Neither the South Central Newfoundland Club nor the Newfoundland Club of America will award titles. Any dog
successfully completing all exercises at any level will be issued a certificate of completion by the South Central
Newfoundland Club which the owners can submit to their parent clubs for recognition.
There will be no practice time
REMEMBER THAT VALPARAISO, INDIANA IS ON CHICAGO TIME !
Tentative Schedule Saturday , August 22, 2015
Check in begins at 12:00 pm
All entrants for the WD/WRD/WRDX Tests must be checked in by the Test Secretary
WRDX Pre-swim 12:30 PM
12:45 PM WRDX entrants equipment check and meeting with judges for final instructions at the waterfront
1:00 PM WRDX Test begins
After conclusion of WRDX testing:
15 minute Junior Division Pre-swim
Junior entrants meet with judges for final instructions at the waterfront and Junior Division equipment check
Junior Division testing
Immediately following conclusion of Junior Division judging:
15 minute Senior Division Pre-swim
Senior Division entrants meet with judges for final instructions at the waterfront and Senior Division equipment check
Senior Division testing
Conclusion of the test - Presentation of Awards
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Tentative Schedule Sunday, August 23, 2015
7:15 AM Check in begins
7:45 AM All entrants must be checked in with the Test Secretary
7:45 AM - WRDX Pre-swim
8:00AM - WRDX entrants equipment check and meeting with judges for final instructions at the waterfront
8:15 AM WRDX Test begins
After conclusion of WRDX testing:
15 minute Junior Division Pre-swim
Junior entrants meet with judges for final instructions at the waterfront and Junior Division equipment check
Junior Division testing
Immediately following conclusion of Junior Division judging:
15 minute Senior Division Pre-swim
Senior Division entrants meet with judges for final instructions at the waterfront and Senior Division equipment check
Senior Division testing
Conclusion of the test Presentation of Awards
AWARDS
Each entrant will receive a welcome gift bag. Each qualifier will receive a unique trophy selected by the committee.
SPECTATORS AND UNENTERED DOGS Spectators, as well as unentered dogs (except bitches in season), are
welcome at the SCNC Water Test. Unentered dogs will not be permitted in the test site area. As a courtesy to our
exhibitors, we ask that all dogs be kept quiet and leashed or crated.
BITCHES IN SEASON OR WITH OVARIAN SPARING SPAY Bitches in season or ovarian sparing spay will not be
allowed on the test site until just prior to being judged, which will be after all other dogs are tested. When not being tested,
these bitches must be contained in a designated area away from the official test areas.
SAFETY RULES
Dogs must be crated or on leash at all times.
When on leash, the length of the leash must not exceed SIX feet and may NOT be a retractable leash.
When on leash, dogs must be under control at all times.
Dogs showing uncontrolled or aggressive behavior will be asked by the event chair, a board member, safety officer or
other official to leave the site promptly or be crated for the duration of the event.
EXHIBITORS NOTE Each exhibitor is responsible for knowledge of the official NCA Regulations governing a water test
and the applicable standards of performance. A copy of the official Water Test Regulations may be obtained for $5.00
from the WDC Publications Secretary, Dwight Gorsuch, 6282 Burris Road, Rock Hall, MD 21661. Please make payment
to the NCA. You may also download them from the NCA website at:
http://www.ncanewfs.org/working/water/pdfs/WTRegs3-18-15.pdf
Each exhibitor is responsible for providing his/her own water test equipment, including a U.S. / Canadian Coast Guard
approved personal flotation device and suitable foot protection to be worn in the water.
Directions :
From Chicago/ East/ West: I-80/90 Toll Road to Exit 31 or I-94 to Exit 26A. South on State road 49 to Highway 6 West to
Meridian. South on Meridian 2.3 miles to park entrance. Entrance is just past road 600 North.
From I-94 to exit 26, Follow directions above
From the South: I-65 North to Route 30 ( Merrillville), East on 30 to 49. North on 49 to 6. West on 6 to Meridian. Follow
directions above.
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Veterinary Assistance
North Central Veterinary Emergency Center (Open 24 hours)
1645 S. US Highway 421
Westville, Indiana
866.785.7302
Hotels- Check on current dog policy
Red Roof Inn / Michigan City , Indiana 219.874.5251. Located 30 minutes east of the park
Red Roof Inn / Merrillville, Indiana 219.738.2430 Located 30 minutes west of the park
Courtyard by Marriott / Valparaiso, Indiana/ 219.465.1700
There are many hotels in Valparaiso that DO NOT accept dogs.
MEALS: On Sunday for lunch, we will be ordering sandwiches from Jimmy John’s. Orders will be taken Sunday morning.
Beverages will be provided.
Hope to see you in Valparaiso this year !
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NCA WD/WRD/WRDX WATER TEST ENTRY FORM FOR SUNDAY, AUGUST 23, 2015
Hosted By: South Central Newfoundland Club at Lakewood- Rogers Park, North Meridian Road, Valparaiso, IN
Entries from members of the Newfoundland Club of America will be accepted with postmarks June 30, 2015 or later. Entries from nonmembers of the Newfoundland Club of America will be accepted with postmarks July 10, 2015 or later. Entries close at 6:00 pm,
Wednesday, August 5, 2015 at the Test Secretary’s home after which time entries cannot be accepted, cancelled, substituted, or
altered except as described in the NCA water test regulations. Entries postmarked before correct opening date will be returned.
PLEASE BE SURE TO MARK NCA MEMBERSHIP
Mail entry with $40 fee made payable to "SCNC" to:
Robin Katen – Secretary, 3875 Willshire Eastern Rd, Willshire, OH 45898-9717
Be sure to enclose a copy of the current AKC, ILP or Foreign Registration. Please print legibly. Information on this form
will be used for record keeping and to generate a certificate of qualification should the dog and handler pass.
WD __________ WRD ________ WRDX_______ WD REQUAL______ WRD REQUAL______ WRDX REQUAL______
Full Name of Dog:________________________________________________ Sex_______
AKC# ________________________DOB_________________ Call Name: _____________________
Sire: ___________________________________________________________
Dam: ___________________________________________________________
Breeder (s) Name _________________________________________________
Handler’s Name __________________________________________________
Registered Owner (s) _______________________________________________
Is any owner a member of the NCA? (circle) YES NO
Owner’s Address __________________________________________________
City _______________________________State_________Zip _____________
Entry Form Must Be Signed To Be A Valid Entry I understand that I enter my dog in this NCA Working Test at my own risk. I have read
the current Test Regulations and understand them. I agree to abide by the Test Regulations, the NCA Constitution and By-Laws, and
further agree to be bound by the Agreement printed on this entry form.
Signature__________________________________________Date_____________
(Signature of Owner/Agent duly authorized to make this entry)
Phone ________________________Email ___________________________________
AGREEMENT
I (we) acknowledge that the NCA test regulations have been made available to me (us) and that I am (we are) familiar with their contents. I (we) agree that the club
holding this event has the right to refuse this entry for cause which the club shall deem to be sufficient. In consideration of the acceptance of this entry and of the
holding of this event and of the opportunity to have the dog judged and to win prize money, ribbons or trophies, I (we) agree to hold this club, its members, directors,
governors, officers, agents, superintendents, or test secretary and the owner or lessor of the premises or grounds and the employees of the aforementioned parties,
harmless from any claim for loss or injury which may be alleged to have been caused directly or indirectly to any person or thing by the act of this dog while in or
upon the test premises or grounds or near any entrance thereto, and I (we) personally assume all responsibility and liability for such claim; and I (we) further agree to
hold the aforementioned parties harmless from any claim or loss of this dog by disappearance, theft, damage or injury, be caused or alleged to be caused by the
negligence of the club or any of the parties aforementioned, or by the negligence of any other person or any other causes. I (We) hereby assume the sole
responsibility for and agree to indemnify and save the aforementioned parties harmless from any and all loss and expense (including legal fees) by reason of the
liability imposed by law upon any of the aforementioned parties for damage because of bodily injuries, including death at any time, resulting there from, sustained by
any person or persons, including myself (ourselves) or on account of damage to property, arising out of or in consequence of my (our) participation in this test,
howsoever such injuries, death or damage to property may be caused, and whether or not the same may have been caused or may be alleged to have been caused by
negligence of the aforementioned parties or any of their employees or agents, or other persons.
ALL BREED WD/WRD/WRDX WATER TEST ENTRY FORM FOR SATURDAY, AUGUST 22, 2015
Hosted By: South Central Newfoundland Club at Lakewood- Rogers Park,North Meridian Road,Valparaiso, IN
Entries will be accepted with postmarks July 10, 2015 or later. Entries close at 6:00 pm, Wednesday, August 5, 2015 at the Test
Secretary’s home after which time entries cannot be accepted, cancelled, substituted, or altered except as described in the NCA water
test regulations. Entries postmarked before correct opening date will be returned.
This entry is for the All Breed Test on Saturday August 22, 2015
Mail entry with $40 fee made payable to "SCNC" to:
Robin Katen – Secretary, 3875 Willshire Eastern Rd, Willshire, OH 45898-9717
Be sure to enclose a copy of the current AKC, ILP or Foreign Registration. Please print legibly. Information on this form
will be used for record keeping and to generate a certificate of qualification should the dog and handler pass.
WD __________ WRD ________ WRDX_______ WD REQUAL______ WRD REQUAL______ WRDX REQUAL______
Full Name of Dog:________________________________________________ Sex_______
AKC# ________________________DOB_________________ Call Name: _____________________
Sire: ____________________________________________________________
Dam: ___________________________________________________________
Breeder (s) Name _________________________________________________
Handler’s Name __________________________________________________
Registered Owner (s) _______________________________________________
Owner’s Address __________________________________________________
City _______________________________State_________Zip _____________
Entry Form Must Be Signed To Be A Valid Entry I understand that I enter my dog in this NCA Working Test at my own
risk. I have read the current Test Regulations and understand them. I agree to abide by the Test Regulations, the NCA
Constitution and By-Laws, and further agree to be bound by the Agreement printed on this entry form.
Signature__________________________________________Date_____________
(Signature of Owner/Agent duly authorized to make this entry)
Phone ________________________Email ___________________________________
AGREEMENT
I (we) acknowledge that the NCA test regulations have been made available to me (us) and that I am (we are) familiar with their contents. I (we) agree that the club
holding this event has the right to refuse this entry for cause which the club shall deem to be sufficient. In consideration of the acceptance of this entry and of the
holding of this event and of the opportunity to have the dog judged and to win prize money, ribbons or trophies, I (we) agree to hold this club, its members, directors,
governors, officers, agents, superintendents, or test secretary and the owner or lessor of the premises or grounds and the employees of the aforementioned parties,
harmless from any claim for loss or injury which may be alleged to have been caused directly or indirectly to any person or thing by the act of this dog while in or
upon the test premises or grounds or near any entrance thereto, and I (we) personally assume all responsibility and liability for such claim; and I (we) further agree to
hold the aforementioned parties harmless from any claim or loss of this dog by disappearance, theft, damage or injury, be caused or alleged to be caused by the
negligence of the club or any of the parties aforementioned, or by the negligence of any other person or any other causes. I (We) hereby assume the sole
responsibility for and agree to indemnify and save the aforementioned parties harmless from any and all loss and expense (including legal fees) by reason of the
liability imposed by law upon any of the aforementioned parties for damage because of bodily injuries, including death at any time, resulting there from, sustained by
any person or persons, including myself (ourselves) or on account of damage to property, arising out of or in consequence of my (our) participation in this test,
howsoever such injuries, death or damage to property may be caused, and whether or not the same may have been caused or may be alleged to have been caused by
negligence of the aforementioned parties or any of their employees or agents, or other persons.