17. The Huntmaster has control of the course. In summary, the Huntmaster is in charge of all dogs and handlers on the field, shall ensure handlers understand safe release and retrieval procedures, shall ensure the lure is properly positioned, shall ensure the lure operator, timers and starting line signal person are ready, shall signal the lure operator to start the lure and shall give the verbal signal "tallyho" to release the dog.
Please ensure the comfort of you and your dogs by bringing your own portable shade/shelter and water. Porta-potties will be at the field. Restrooms are also located in the main exhibit hall. For the safety of the dog and as a courtesy to other entrants, a testing dog should have a reliable recall. A penalty of $10.00 may be assessed for any dog causing an excessive delay of the event because it cannot be recalled or retrieved from the field. Dogs that delay the event because their owners cannot recall them may be refused entry at future events. The Huntmaster is responsible for field safety and therefore s/he is in complete charge of all dogs and handlers on the field. In service to this responsibility, s/he has the authority to stop the lure in any potentially dangerous situation and signal the handler to retrieve a testing dog. Listen to the Huntmaster and follow all instructions promptly and swiftly. Any decisions made by the event's officiating judge(s) regarding the performance of an entered dog shall be final. Full discretionary power is given to the judge(s) to withhold any and all qualifications for lack of merit. The Judge(s) is responsible for ensuring compliance with the AKC Regulations on the field. Exhibitors should follow their veterinarian's recommendation to assure their dogs are free of internal and external parasites, any communicable diseases and have appropriate vaccinations. Coursing is an athletic activity that can tax a dog's physical strength. Dogs that are overweight and/ or out of condition may be at greater risk for injury and exhaustion. The Inspection Committee has the authority to disallow a dog's entry into a test, and in such instances, applicable entry fees will be refunded. COURSE AREA IS FENCED, venue is NOT fenced. We will be using 4' high orange plastic construction fence for the course. No entry fees will be refunded if the event cannot be started or completed by reason of riots, civil disturbances, fire, extreme and/or dangerous weather conditions, an Act of God, public emergency, act of a public enemy, strikes or any other cause beyond the control of the Club or its members and representatives. Persons exhibiting conduct detrimental to AKC/any dogs(s) and/or other person(s) will be asked to leave the trial site. The event-hosting club, its agents, members, representatives, volunteers, etc., assume no responsibility for any loss, damage or injury sustained by exhibitors, handlers, or to any of their dogs or property and further assumes no responsibility for injury to children or spectators. All rights to televise, videotape, advertise, photograph, promote or otherwise exploit this event are vested in the club, or in persons to whom assignments of such rights have been made in writing by the club. All persons and animals attending these shows grant the club the right to use their likeness and voice in any matter without further consent. Entry fees submitted and accepted will be refunded in full if the withdrawal of said entries are requested by the dog's owner or agent prior to the closing deadline for entries. Requests must be made in person to the DSA. No refunds for pre-entry fees unless the entered dog upon inspection is lame, unfit to compete, or in season. Refunds for bitches in season will be refunded less $5.00 per run, if requests are submitted in writing to the Field Secretary with a veterinarian certificate at least 30 minutes prior to the start of judging for the day the bitch is registered, or presented to a FastCAT inspection committee member for inspection prior to the start of the trial day for which they are registered. Females in season are NOT allowed on the site except for inspection. Late, incomplete, unsigned, unpaid or conditional entries, or entries not containing the "Agreement" found on the Official AKC Entry Form will not be accepted. Substitution of dogs will be accepted at the time of roll call/inspection. Once inspection is complete, no further substitution will be allowable. A return check fee of $35.00 will be assessed for any check(s) returned for insufficient funds.
ALL ENTRIES MUST BE LEGIBLE OR THEY WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED!!! YOU MUST HAVE 1 ENTRY FORM PER DOG, NO EXCEPTIONS!!! IF YOU DO NOT SHOW UP FOR YOUR RUN, DURING THE RUN TIME WINDOW, YOU WILL FORFEIT YOUR RUN!!