Cross Creek Farm - 3rd Annual Watermelon Fest

Cross Creek Farm COVID-19 Plan

July 17^th – 19^th 2020 Event

CROSS CREEK FARM is committed to complying with all City, State, National, NADD and AKC guidelines and suggested procedures pertaining to our location for the wellbeing of our competitors, volunteers and staff. We are working closely with the Clermont County Health Department to assure that we are following all guidelines correctly. Below are Cross Creek Farm’s policies and procedures pertaining to COVID-19. This plan will be in effect during the July 17^th – 19^th 2020 event at Cross Creek Farm.

In compliance with the NADD Facility Event COVID Plan, it is required that all competitors sign the NADD COVID-19 waiver, NADD waiver, and the Cross Creek Farm’s Facility waiver. Each competitor is requested to print, fill out and bring all three forms with them to the event. If a competitor does not have access to a printer or fails to bring the forms, the facility will have blank copies available.

Please print, sign, and bring the below THREE waivers

With you to the event

NADD COVID-19 wavier:

https://s3.amazonaws.com/public-uploader.nadd/NADDEventDocs/COVIDWaiver1588172817253.pdf

NADD Competitor waiver:

https://s3.amazonaws.com/publicuploader.nadd/NADDEventDocs/NADDeventwaiver1588172836392.pdf

Cross Creek Farm Waiver:

http://www.crosscreekdogs.com/2020-liability-waiver/

 Event Structure

• Friday 7/17 – due to the limited number of splashes and entries the event will run as a "normal event" with timed splashes.
• Saturday 7/18 and Sunday 7/19 the event will run using a Time block structure to allow our facility to limit the number of people on the premise at one time.
• On Saturday and Sunday Teams will compete in chronological and number splash order within their requested time block.
• The running order during each Time Block will be posted by the picnic table. We will also make regular announcements over the PA to alert competitors that their turn is coming up
• Competitors can sign up for only one Time Block per day.

• Time Block(s) will be confirmed when the competitor e-mails their requested Time Block(s) to info@crosscreekdogs.com This MUST be done prior to July 15th 2020

• We will email the handler meeting info to you in place of the usual group gathering.
• Air Retrieve will run during Block #3 ONLY for those registered for Saturday and Block #4 ONLY for those registered for Sunday.　If you are registered for AR please be sure to sign up for one of the above mentioned Time Blocks.

Time Blocks will be as follows:

Friday - 7/17: No Time Block, will run in order and time as posted

Saturday - 7/18:

Block #1 - 9:00AM-11:00AM     Block#2 - 11:15AM-1:45PM     Block #3 - 2:00-5:00PM

Sunday - 7/19:    

Block #4 - 9:00AM-11:45AM     Block#5 - 12:00PM-2:45PM　　　　Block #6 - 3:00PM-5:00PM

During your chosen Time Block you will be able to complete in a maximum of 4 splashes and 1 AR or Hydro Dash when offered.

As soon as you are sure what Block(s) you want/need to compete in please email info@crosscreekdogs.com　(see Time Blocks listed above). We will send you a conformation within 24 hours. If you do not receive a conformation please email us again.

Competitors may arrive 30 minutes prior to their scheduled Time Block to check in and warm up their dogs. Should someone show up earlier they will be instructed to stay in their car until their scheduled Time block or a parking space become available. 

Check-in/Admin Table/Registration

• A Cross Creek Farm Crew Member behind a clear plastic barrier will be checking Competitors in and will be collecting your preprinted signed waivers and check only payments.
• A six-foot barrier will be around the table, only the Admin workers can be within that barrier. Admin workers will be required to use hand sanitizer any time they enter or exit the Admin area. 
• Payments
• If you are paying by Credit Card payment must be received 24 hours prior to the start of the event: http://www.crosscreekdogs.com/payments/　 Checks will be accepted on site;　Credit Cards and Cash will not be accepted on site.
• The NADD no-show rule will still apply 
• Registration:

• Ribbons:

• Social / Physical Distancing

a. Staff, Judges, & Volunteers

• b. Attendees

• c. Parking

d. Crating

• 3. Competition Area
• Because of COVID-19 the beach and pond will be closed to all dogs and competitors during the entire event with the exception of the competing dog during it’s’ turn.
• Do not gather at the picnic table.
• There are no spectators allowed at this event
• There will be hand sanitizers at the entry and exit gates of the dock. Competitors are required to use these or their own sanitizer/disinfectant wipes prior to entering and exiting. There will be a trash can at the exit gate to dispose of used wipes.
• There will be three visible place markers spaced 10 feet apart where your team will wait until it is your teams turn to jump during the competition. Some teams prefer to wait until the last minute to arrive. Please be present prior to the team that is in the hole that jumps before you (last marker before the dock)
• Sanitation/Food

Gates:

• All gates will be thoroughly sanitized between each Time Block of Competitions.
• We encourage Competitors to wear PPE at all times including on the dock. Competitors will provide their own PPE
• The dock rails, gates, latches and handles will be wiped down with a disinfected after the conclusion of each
• BlockDog Waste stations:
• Dog waste stations will be available throughout the property and easily accessible for all competitors.
• Competitors must provide your own poop bags. Please pick up after your dog and dispose of the waste in the supplied receptacle
• Porta-Potty

• There will be no food or drink offered or sold at this event. We will have watermelon after all it is our annual "WATERMELON FEST"

Our Dock is located on a well maintained pond with ample parking and shade.  A member of Cross Creek Crew is always available to assist you with any needs and answer all questions.

Information on a hotel that gives our competitors a discounted rate can be found on our web site.