Ocala Dog Ranch - Let Freedom Ring

July 2, 2021 - July 5, 2021 (Friday - Monday)

This is a qualifier event for NADD Regionals.

This event is now completed.

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Location

Ocala Dog Ranch

440 SW 110 Ave

Ocala, FL 34481

954-520-6472

This is an Outdoor Event

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Registration

Online registration closes 06/29/2021 at midnight (CST).
Pre-registration (online) price per splash for this event is $23.00 (USD) per dog. Payment is due upon check-in.
Splashes can be purchased on-site the day of the event for $28.00 (USD) per dog.
Payment is required at check-in for all pre-registered splashes. Refunds will not be issued if you fail to show up for your turn.

Event Contact Info

Website: www.ocaladogranch.com

Contact Email Address: Info@ocaladogranch.com

Contact Phone: 954-520-6472

Event Notes

A NADD Registration Number is required to enter, purchase here for $35.00.
Splashes include up to three 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".
This event is an Open Splash event. This is done at Portable Dock trials and other shows that have timing conflicts with other dog events. The time for each splash for the day will be set such as 9am for example for all the splashes. You have between the posted start time and end time (either before AR starts or the end of the last day, usually 3pm) to complete your splashes for the day. When you check in you will be handed “Splash Cards” for each splash that you pay for. When you are ready to jump during the day, hand a splash card to the wrangler to get put into the running order. It is the handler's responsibility to be sure to be present it before their turn to jump. Please be aware that at many events, the running order board fills very quickly and early in the day.
Please Note: You must pay for all pre registered splashes at time of check-in. Any splashes not paid for will be put back into the event's on-site registration availability list and result in a no-show. If you are registering multiple dogs there will be a no-show for each dog. You are responsible for all pre-registered splashes.
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.

NADD Regionals Qualifier

This is a qualifier event for the NADD Diving Dog Regionals.

In order to qualify for Distance Jump, each dog must have a minimum of three DJ splashes completed at this event. We then take the average of the top three jumps from the event for each dog. Only the top 3 dogs in each division will receive an automatic Distance Jump invite to the Regionals.
Jumps in all the Splashes will count towards your NADD/AKC titles.
The Air Retrieve and Hydro Dash qualifier will be based on the highest score achieved at the event. In both Open & Lap, the Top 3 Finishers for each division will earn invites.

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.

Schedule

Friday, Jul 2, 2021

09:00 am: Splash #1 (Distance Jump)
09:00 am: Splash #2 (Distance Jump)
09:00 am: Splash #3 (Distance Jump)
09:00 am: Splash #4 (Distance Jump)
05:00 pm: Splash #301 (Hydro Dash)

Saturday, Jul 3, 2021

09:00 am: Splash #5 (Distance Jump)
09:00 am: Splash #6 (Distance Jump)
09:00 am: Splash #7 (Distance Jump)
09:00 am: Splash #8 (Distance Jump)
05:00 pm: Splash #101 (Air Retrieve)

Sunday, Jul 4, 2021

09:00 am: Splash #9 (Distance Jump)
09:00 am: Splash #10 (Distance Jump)
09:00 am: Splash #11 (Distance Jump)
09:00 am: Splash #12 (Distance Jump)
05:00 pm: Splash #302 (Hydro Dash)

Monday, Jul 5, 2021

09:00 am: Splash #13 (Distance Jump)
09:00 am: Splash #14 (Distance Jump)
09:00 am: Splash #15 (Distance Jump)
09:00 am: Splash #16 (Distance Jump)
05:00 pm: Splash #102 (Air Retrieve)

Other Notes

Please note that although this event allows for 16 jumps no dog is allowed to jump more than 12 in any one event. If you enter your dog in more than 12 splashes, he/she will be removed from any jumps over 12. This is a NADD rule and it can’t be violated.

Because these events were submitted for approval in 2020 and we don’t know what the future holds we will still require people to socially distance from one another and if you can’t socially distance you must wear a mask. If you are entering the admin tent please wear your mask.

Parking is on grass close to the pool. We will have a lunch truck available both days. We have a few dry RV spots available for $15/night. Contact Neil@ocaladogranch.com to reserve as spot. There are hotels and RV campgrounds listed on our website under friends and links at the top of the page at www.ocaladogranch.com

World Record Jumps: If you are trying for or your dog jumps close to the world record and you want it on record in Lap, Open or AR please contact us before signing up to verify that that we will have a the required Judges available for your Splash or it will not be verified as a world record . When you get up on the dock please make sure you notify the Judge that you are attempting a world record jump. We may have both Senior and Junior judges there but, they may not be available at the same time for your splash, because of this you may have to wait or we may set an appointment for later in the day for your attempt.

Also, anyone needing access to the dock, must sign the waiver at the registration booth. This includes holders, handlers, throwers, and photographers.

(COVID RULES)

Hello and welcome to all our NADD Competitors

We all know these are troubling times and because of this we have to impose some rules for the safety and of all who will be attending.

This will serve to address our plan on addressing new rules put in place due to Covid-19 as well serve as our handler’s meeting for those of you who have been here before and those of you who may be new to the Ocala Dog Ranch. If this is your first time at our facility and you have a question not addressed here please feel free to reach out to Sally or Neil .

WHEN DO I COME TO ODR?

ODR will be dividing competitors into smaller groups to assist with social distancing.

This will be done by owners last name.

Friday A-J will be 9am-1p, K-Z will be 1p-5p.

Saturday A-J will jump from 9a-1p and K-Z will be 1p-5p.

Sunday and Monday it will be reversed so K-Z will be 9a-1p and A-J will be 1p-5p. If you are jumping AR or Hydro come to the latter group if you like.

We will be using jump cards and your dog’s name will go on the white board which will be our running order. You are welcome to jump all 4 of your distance jumps in a small time frame but remember you must have at least 1 dog between your jumps. Once all your jumps are completed, you can leave and help with lowering the amount of people at the event thereby helping with social distancing. If you’re Competing in AR or Hydrodash which is at the end of the day, sign in will be 4-5 each day so don’t feel the need to get there early in the morning. Also, if you are competing in AR or Hydrodash as well as jumping distance you can come later in the day, if you choose, even though you may not be in the group we have there at the time so you don’t have to leave and come back. It is however, an option, to get all your distance jumps in and leave and come back for AR or Hydrodash.

PARKING

Parking is close to the pool.

CRATING

All crating will be in your vehicle, or directly behind. NO space sharing unless you are same household.

SOCIAL DISTANCING

Social Distancing of 6 feet will be maintained at all times if you can’t practice social distancing you must wear a face covering outside of your crating area or on the dock. For those of you that have 2 handlers on dock both of you must wear a mask, unless from same house hold. The thrower may take off their mask to direct the dog and throw the toy.

YOUR SPLASHES

As above, your last name will determine the time you are able to come to the event. Please don't come to early and leave in a timely manner once you’re finished.

VENDORS

We will have a food vendor a chiropractic vendor a T-shirt/gift vendor and a dog toy vendor. along with the regular toys and such that we have available from the Ocala Dog Ranch .

TRY -ITS

There will be NO try-its.

DAY-OF ENTRIES

There will be limited day of show entries available.

SPECTATORS

There will be NO spectators allowed.

RIBBONS

Ribbons will be self serve at the admin trailer. You can pick up a blank sticker and ribbon for each splash. If your dog earned a title, advanced or excellent ribbon please see the admin so they can give you the appropriate ribbon.

ADMIN TRAILER: Competitors may come in the trailer to sign in, but please avoid bunching together to observe social distancing.

WAIVERS (THESE MUST BE SIGNED)

There will be 2 waivers; the standard NADD waiver and a New Covid-19 waiver. Both will need to signed before entering dock area

DOG WALKING

All dogs will remain on leash at all times. The potty area is the large event field at the rear of ODR.

PORT O LETS

There will be two Port O Lets as well as a hand washing station. Please keep your social distance while waiting to use either. There will be 6 foot marking on the ground to assist with social distancing.

OVER NIGHT CAMPERS

Please remain in the area of your camper during the hours of competition, unless on dock or pottying your dog. During the evening you must practice social distancing from other campers.

SANITATION

There will be hand sanitizer dispensers in various locations, please free to use them.

The DOCK will be Sprayed Down with a Disinfectant cleaner after 20 dogs have used the dock.

During AR and Hydro Dash the Bumper will be cleaned in disinfectant every time before being placed on rig.

AR /HYDRODASH

Any and all people assisting with AR or Hydro dash will wear masks and gloves will be worn to collect the used bumper when thrown from dock

KENNELS

We ask that you please keep your distance from our kennels, we will have boarders.

HOW THE EVENT WILL BE RUN

Once you have arrived, parked and sorted out your crating and checked in at the admin tent you will return to your vehicle, and await your name to be called.

FOR DISTANCE

There will only be 3 dogs in the common area at one time: ON DOCK, ON DECK and IN THE HOLE. These areas will be identified

We will have a sound system that hopefully everyone we be able to hear.

Once you are called to the dock you will enter the gate close to the admin tent and then climb the dock stairs on west side (closest)

When you have finished your jumps you will exit the dock on east side (opposite from where you entered) and leave pool area thru the north gate, (this is a new gate) and return to your crating area from there. Please don’t hang around and help create a crowd.

AR and HYDRO-DASH

We will have a running order before starting. There will only be 2 dogs in the common area ON THE DOCK and ON DECK waiting in the designated area. You will enter and exit the dock and dock area the same way as described above for distance jumping. Again, once finished you must return to your crating area in a timely manner.

After you have finished up for the day, please collect your ribbons and leave the property and drive home safely. Thank you for abiding by the rules so that we could offer this event. How it goes this time will determine if we can have more before the State is completely back to normal.

Thanks for playing with us!

This event is no longer open for registration.