This event is now completed.
Location
- This is an Indoor Event
Registration
- Online registration closes 11/06/2019 at midnight (CDT).
- Pre-registration (online) price per splash for this event is $20.00 (USD) per dog. Payment is due upon check-in.
- Splashes can be purchased on-site the day of the event for $25.00 (USD) per dog.
- Payment is required at check-in (cash preferred). Refunds will not be issued if you fail to show up for your turn.
- "Day of Show" entries may be available until limits are reached: 45 dogs per Splash (Distance Jump), 14 dogs per Splash (Air Retrieve), unless otherwise specified.
Event Contact Info
Website: www.mik9ac.com
Contact Email Address: info@mik9ac.com
Contact Phone: (616)570-2896
Event Notes
- A NADD Registration Number is required to enter, purchase here for $35.00.
- Splashes include up to four minutes on the dock for one optional practice jump and two judged jumps. You must inform the judge prior to your jump if you want it to be considered a "practice jump".
- The jump order is set by a posted running order. Each splash closes 30 minutes prior to start time. Failure to be present at the beginning of the splash can result if the forfeiture of jumping in that splash.
- Each distance jumping Splash allows 2 judged jumps, back to back. The longest jump of them will be your Qualifying Score.
- You can earn a Diving Dog Title at this event. You must have five Qualifying Scores within a Division. NADD titles are recognized by the AKC and CKC through their recognition programs. View their applications here (AKC) and here (CKC).
- Please read the official NADD Rules before you attend the Trial.
Independent Event Finals
- This event will have an independent Facility Finals. The finals will not count towards NADD jumps (averages, rankings, etc).
- Each facility will determine how many dogs will make the Finals and the awards to be given, if any.
- At least 3 jumps are required to participate in independent event finals.
Try-its at this event
- Try-its will be allowed as space permits and during Splashes if no competitors are waiting to jump. Try-its cost $10.00 for two Try-it tickets. These tickets may be used on any day of the competition.
Schedule
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10:00 am: Splash #1 (Distance Jump) - Check in 30 min prior
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12:00 pm: Splash #2 (Distance Jump) - Check in 30 min prior
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02:00 pm: Splash #3 (Distance Jump) - Check in 30 min prior
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04:00 pm: Splash #4 (Distance Jump) - Check in 30 min prior
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06:00 pm: Splash #101 (Air Retrieve) - Check in 30 min prior
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10:00 am: Splash #5 (Distance Jump) - Check in 30 min prior
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12:00 pm: Splash #6 (Distance Jump) - Check in 30 min prior
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02:00 pm: Splash #7 (Distance Jump) - Check in 30 min prior
Other Notes
Facility Location
Our facility is located at:
285 Dodge Ct NE
Comstock Park, MI 49321
We are in a newly constructed building. This means that not all Google, Apple or GPS maps have been updated. If you need more info or more directions, please view our building information here.
Lodging
There are various pet friendly hotels located near and around the Gerald R Ford Airport. This is about 15-20mins away from our facility.
A new pet friendly hotel is being constructed near our building and should be open in the late winter 2019.
Parking
We have over 75 spaces for parking of vehicles. Our township does not allow dry camping in the parking lot.
Check In
Please check in through the door marked E. You will be greeted by a staff member there. All check ins must be completed prior to moving in crates.
Payment
We accept cash, credit cards or personal checks.
Potty Areas
Potty areas are located to the west of the building along the tree line. Please DO NOT potty your dog in front of the building.
Our Flooring
We have specialty flooring installed in our facility. If you are bringing a wire crate, metal crate, chairs, etc you MUST put padding underneath them. Damage to the floor caused by not following this rule is $25. We do have limited mats available for use under crates, chairs etc.
Dogs in Heat
No dogs in heat will be allowed at any time.
Leash Policy
No retractable leashes will be allowed.
Dogs must remain on leash at all times unless on the dock.