Amazing Canines Kick Off to Summer

We appreciate your coming to our event.  If there is anything we can do to make your experience better, please let us know.  Contact Person is Mary Watcher, 520-456-9020, mary@animalwatchers.com.

Please be sure to read our COVID-19 Plan at the end of this section.  By attending this event you are agreeing to abide by the rules set forth in Amazing Canines/Animal Watchers COVID-19 Plan.   Please remember to bring your signed NADD waiver and signed NADD COVID-19 waiver (available on the NADD website).

Because of COVID-19 the pool will only be open for splashes.  We also can not have a food vendor since we have no control over them to assure they are following COVID-19 guidelines.   We do not have fast food restaurants close by.  There is a Chevron station within a half-mile of us, and in Huachuca City (10 minute drive south of us) are a Circle K, and 3 restaurants.  Sierra Vista (15-20 minute drive) has plenty of fast food, chain restaurants, etc.

All start times are estimates.   We normally tend to start prior to the listed time.  However, you will always get your splash if you are ready at the scheduled time.

To make the diving order easier we are keeping the same diving order both days.  We will use your dog's name in alphabetical order.

WEEKEND SCHEDULE:

June 5, 2020 Friday

You must check-in before setting up.

If you do not see Mary please come to the kennel office and ask for her.

3:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.  Early Check-In and Set-Up.

The pool cannot be used.

June 6, 2020 Saturday

If this is your first day attending the event, you must check-in before setting up.

Pool will not be open prior to Splash 1

7:00 a.m.  Check-In and Set Up

8:30 a.m.   Judges Briefing

9:00 a.m.   Splash 1 begins 

10:30 a.m.  Splash 2 begins

noon - Judges' lunch break (normally a half-hour)

1:00 p.m.  Splash 3

2:30 p.m.  Splash 4

4:00 p.m.  Air Retrieve

June 7, 2020 Sunday

Pool will not be open prior to Splash 5

7:00 a.m.  Check-In and Set Up

8:30 a.m.   Judges Briefing

9:00 a.m.   Splash 5 begins 

10:30 a.m.  Splash 6 begins

noon - Judges' lunch break (normally a half-hour)

1:00 p.m.  Splash 7

2:30 p.m.  Splash 8

4:00 p.m.  Air Retrieve

AMAZING CANINES

NADD Facility Event COVID-19 Plan

June 6 and June 7, 2020

 OVERVIEW:

             As of May 20, 2020, the state of Arizona does not require a face mask or gloves to be worn. In our county we have only had 45 cases, and 1 death.  We are in a rural area.  Events may be held as long as there is enough room to accommodate the 6-foot distance requirement.   We will have 6-foot  markers appropriately spaced on the ground for canopies, parking, waiting in line, etc. 

            We made the decision not to require masks or gloves, as we will be strictly enforcing a 6-foot distance regulation; some of our competitors have 2 or more dogs entered; and some are only staying for a splash or two.   This will significantly lower the actual number of people attending.

            Please help us by staying 6-feet away from everyone, even friends unless you drove here with them.   The same 6-foot rule applies if you need to speak with the trial secretary, judges, etc

            Anyone who does not maintain a 6-ft distance will be asked to leave immediately and will forfeit their splashes/money.

 SOCIAL DISTANCING:

 Unfortunately, we will not be able to allow spectators.

Everyone must check in before entering the pool area.

No Exceptions.

Parking:  We will not be able to have a "loading/unloading" area for this event.  Parking spaces will be clearly designated.

Check-In.  There will be a table(s) right outside of the entrance gate. There will be 6-ft ground markers leading up to the check in-desk.  A container will be on a table for:  1) NADD COVID-19 Waiver and 2) NADD Event Waiver.  Please remember these two Waivers must be completed, signed and dated prior to checking in.  They can be found on the NADD website and you may email them to me prior to the event:  mary@animalwatchers.com.

Payment.  Please have exact amount if paying by cash.  All checks need to be made payable to "Animal Watchers".  We will accept VISA or MC, but for this event it would be helpful to us (less contact with a person) if you can pay by cash or check.

Diving Order.  You will receive a "diving order of dogs"  the night before the event, or sooner.  The order will be by the dog's name, alphabetically. We are doing this so you don't have to crowd around the Entrance Gate or the secretary's area looking to see when it's your turn.

Entering and Exiting the Grounds around the Pool:  There will be one gate to enter the pool vicinity and another to exit. They will be clearly marked.

Pool / Dock:  You will be entering the dock on the left staircase, again it is clearly marked Entrance.  You will be leaving the pool by the right side staircase.  There will be a divider between the 2 staircases.

Scores:  To avoid a gathering of people, we encourage you  to check your scores on the NADD website.  They are normally posted a few minutes after the secretary enters them.

 Ribbons:  Ribbons will not be given out after each splash.  The ribbons are not self-serve.  One of our staff members (taking all the necessary safety precautions) will place all of your ribbons for the day in a plastic bag and place them on a table with your name easily recognizable.  Again, please only approach the table one at a time, keeping 6-ft apart. 

If you are staying for both days, your ribbons for Saturday can be picked up anytime on Sunday before the competition ends. 

If you are done with your splashes before Splash 4 or Splash 8, we will do our best to get your ribbons ready in a timely manner. 

Leaving the Event Grounds:  When your splashes are finished for the day, please exit the grounds as soon as you can.  The less people we have on the grounds the easier it is to maintain 6-feet from other people.

SANITATION: 

Gates:   All gates will remain open throughout the event including gates on the dock.  Please remember the 12 acres where the pool is located is not fenced in.

 Bathrooms.  For this event our inside bathroom will not be available for use.  We will have 2 Port-a-Potties near the exit.  There is a 3rd port-a-potty (handicap) over next to the agility field.  These port-a-potties will each have a bottle of Lysol and paper towels so you can wipe the toilet seat, door handle, etc.  Hand sanitizers will be available right next to the port-a-potties.

High-Traffic Areas:  We will sanitize the dock railings, tables, trash cans, etc. between splashes.  If you notice an area that needs to be sprayed, please let us know.

 FACILITIES INFORMATION

 520-456-9020

 Driveway Gate:

Entering:  Our driveway has an electronic gate.  The key pad is on the left side (driver's side) when entering.  The Code is 1, 2, 3, 4.  The Code is also written on the key pad.

Exiting:  The gate should open automatically for you.  If it does not open there is a read box on the left side of the driveway that has a remote control in it which has always worked.  Just point it towards the gate, push the button and return the remote to the box.

 Loading and Unloading:  For this event we will not have a loading/unloading area.  You will need to carry your belongings from your car to the set-up area.

Parking:  There will be clearly marked parking spots.

All dog must be on leash at all times except on the dock or inside the fenced potty area.

 Bring a canopy for shade, ground is dirt.  

Covered Agility Area.  You may set-up in the agility area, it is definitely cooler than under a canopy.  Do not use any of the agility equipment.  Anyone using the agility equipment will be asked to leave.

THE 12 ACRES THAT THE POOL IS ON IS NOT COMPLETELY FENCED IN.

  Emergencies:

Hospital:  Sierra Vista Regional Health Center

                  151 Colonia de Salud

                   Sierra Vista, AZ

                   520-335-6084

Urgent Care:  High Desert Clinic

                         77 East Fry Blvd

                         Sierra Vista AZ 

                          520-459-8915

Veterinary:   Coronado Vet Clinic

                       4181 E Glenn Road

                       Sierra Vista AZ

                       520-226-9455