WestRover's 2nd Annual Tailgates and Touchdowns

WestRover is committed to comply with all city, state, national, NADD and AKC mandates pertaining to our location and the well-being of the public and success of dog sports. Below are WestRover’s policies and procedures pertaining to COVID-19.  This plan will be in effect during the August 14-16, 2020 Jumping for Team USA Event.

Alabama's Governor Kay Ivey has extended the statewide mask ordinance through August 31.  The ordinance states that you must wear a mask when you are within six feet of a person from another household in any of the following places (a) an indoor space open to the public; (b) a vehicle operated by a transportation service; and (c) an outdoor public space where ten or more people are gathered.

To minimize the number of people on site at one time, we will hold our event in block time format.  Unfortunately, with the block format, we will not be able to have the finals on Sunday.  We are still practicing social distantancing and request that you wear a mask anytime you are within 6 feet of another person.  A mask is not required when you are on the dock or within your personal crating area.

We request that if you have been exposed to someone with COVID-19 or had a positive test within the last 14 days that you notify us immediately so we can withdraw you from the event. 

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

1. Social / Physical Distancing
   1. WestRover Staff, Judges & Volunteers
      1. Staff, Judges and Volunteers will maintain and attempt to enforce the 6-foot distance rule.
      2. Administration workers will be required to use hand sanitizer (provided) anytime they exit or enter the administration area.

• Judges must remain in the judging area and only leave for judge rotation or for emergency reasons.

1. Attendees
   1. A mask is required when you are not able to maintain a 6-ft distance other competitors or facility staff and volunteers.
   2. All attendees must maintain the 6-ft distance rule at all times.
      1. Family groups or groups traveling together are encouraged but not required to maintain a 6-ft distance.

• All attendees are expected to bring their own mask, hand sanitizer and any other type of disinfecting/sanitation product they wish to use for their own use.

1. Admin and/or Check-In Area
   1. Check-in: All check-in will be done at your vehicle upon arriving to the WestRover Facility. The WR staff, wearing masks will check you in for all splashes, collect signed waivers, accept payment and instruct where to park.
   2. Admin Table:  There will be a six-foot barrier around the admin table and the admin table will be off limits to competitors.  Admin workers will be required to use hand sanitizer any time they enter or exit the admin area.

• Payments: Prepayment can be made through PayPal. A payment link will be provided after the official closing date of the event.  Cash and Checks will be accepted onsite and will be taken during the check in process.  If paying by cash, please have correct change.   

1. Ribbons: There will be a separate ribbon table for competitors to pick up their ribbons.
   1. Ribbons will be placed in a paper bag labeled with the dog’s name and placed on a table away from the admin area.
   2. The paper bag will contain the dog’s ribbons for all the current day’s splashes and will be available only after the competitor has completed all their current day’s splashes.
2. Competition Area
   1. As with all WestRover Water Sports events, the near side of the pool (side closest to admin area) is only accessible by NADD judges, facility owners and one (1) photographer.
   2. Air Retrieve and Hydro Dash splashes allow 1-2 WestRover volunteers to work the AR rig.

• There will be hand sanitizers or disinfectant wipes at the entrance and exit gates. 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

1. NADD’s existing distance limit for all dogs will still be in effect.
   1. NADD rule VI.iii - “Dogs must be kept on a 6 feet or shorter leash. Flexi leashes & long lines are NOT allowed in the NADD competition area.”
   2. NADD rule VI.v “Dogs should be kept under close handler control. A safe distance (approx. 8 ft.) must be kept between all dogs.”
2. A running order will be posted near the entrance gate. Block times will be e-mailed ahead of time so competitors know when they will be jumping.  We will also make regular announcements over the PA to alert competitors that their turn is coming up.

1. Crating / Parking Area
   1. Upon arrival, the staff will instruct the competitor where to park. Competitors are welcome to setup a tent and leave it up overnight.  The property is designed so that each competitor may crate out of their cars or crate under an easy-up directly beside/behind their vehicle. There is plenty of shade around the competition area and the event staff will ensure that there is a minimum of 6 feet between tents.

1. Event Structure
   1. Time Block: This event will be run using a time block structure which allows the facility to limit the number of people on premise at one time. We will divide the distance splash entries into two groups (Morning and Afternoon).  We will have our AR / HD group jump in the middle of the day.
      1. During your assigned time block, you will be able to complete a maximum of 4 splashes depending on what you signed up for. The splashes will be done in rotation and not back to back.
      2. There will be a separate time block for AR/HD in the middle of the day.

• The final running order and scheduled time blocks will be emailed after the event closes

1. Competitors may arrive 45 minutes prior to their scheduled block time to check in and warm up their dogs.

• Sanitation
  1. Dock & Surrounding Areas
     1. Gates: All gates will be thoroughly sanitized between each time block of competitors.
        1. Hand sanitizers or disinfectant wipes will be provided at the entrance and exit gates. Competitors are required to use these or their own hand sanitizers/ disinfectant wipes prior to entering and exiting.  There will be a trash can at the exit gate to dispose of used wipes.
        2. If competitors wish to wear gloves or use a protective layer (i.e. towel, Kleenex, etc.) to open/close gates on the dock, we encourage them to provide their own protection.
     2. Dock: The dock will be blown off in between each jump block and all latches and handles wiped with disinfectant wipes.

• Dog Waste Stations: Dog waste stations will be available throughout the property and easily accessible for all competitors.

1. Porta-Potty: Our porta-potty will be available. There will be a table next to the porta potty with hand sanitizer, wipes and Lysol spray.  The porta potty will be disinfected in between each block time.

1. On-Site Food Option
   1. Mo’s BBQ: A favorite local BBQ food truck will be on-site for this event on Saturday and Sunday. Mo’s is prepared to follow our State and Local social distancing and food service sanitation guidelines.
      1. 6-foot spaces will be marked leading up to the Mo’s food truck order window
      2. Mo’s accepts cash only.
   2. Other: If you do not feel comfortable purchasing food from Mo’s, you are more than welcome to bring your own food, drinks and snacks for you and your family onto the property.

 All Competitors Must sign and return the following 3 waivers!

CLICK HERE to view and download the NADD event waiver.

CLICK HERE to view and download the NADD COVID-19 waiver.

CLICK HERE to view and download the WestRover waiver

Prizes will be awarded for best team spirit, best dressed, and tailgate setup.

Our dock is located behind 280 Animal Medical Center.  There is plenty of space for parking and easy ups.   Please follow signs for parking.

Dry Camping Available

RVs/Campers $15 per night

Tents $10 per night

Contact Jennifer @ wildwestk9f2@gmail.com to reserve a spot

Pet Friendly Area Hotels

Key West Inn (12 miles east of the dock)

32210 Hwy 280, Childersburg, AL, 35044

(256) 378-0337

Hyatt Place Inverness (13.8 miles west of the dock)

4686 Highway 280 E, Birmingham, AL, 35242

(205) 995-9242

La Quinta Inn Inverness (14.2 miles west of the dock)

513 Cahaba Park Cir, Birmingham, AL, 35242

(205) 995-9990

RV Parks

Birmingham South RV Park (18.3 miles from the dock)

513 Cahaba Park Cir, Birmingham, AL, 35242

(205) 664-8832