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American k9 Country June

June 7, 2024 - June 9, 2024 (Friday - Sunday)

You've added this event to your watchlist and will receive an email ten days prior to the start of the event reminding you to make any last-minute registration changes or cancel if you no longer plan to attend. If you haven't registered, you will still receive an email reminder if space is still available.

Location

336 Route 101
Amherst, NH 03031
603-672-8448
  • This is an Outdoor Event
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Registration

  • Online registration closes 05/31/2024 at midnight (CDT).
  • Pre-registration (online) price per splash for this event is $25.00 (USD) per dog. Payment is due upon check-in.
  • Splashes can be purchased on-site the day of the event for $30.00 (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.americank9country.com

Contact Email Address: amk9country@aol.com

Contact Phone: 603-672-8448

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".
  • 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.

Schedule

Friday, Jun 7, 2024

  • 09:00 am: Splash #1 (Distance Jump)

  • 11:00 am: Splash #2 (Distance Jump)

  • 01:00 pm: Splash #3 (Distance Jump)

  • 04:00 pm: Splash #101 (Air Retrieve)

Saturday, Jun 8, 2024

  • 09:00 am: Splash #4 (Distance Jump)

  • 11:00 am: Splash #5 (Distance Jump)

  • 01:00 pm: Splash #6 (Distance Jump)

  • 03:00 pm: Splash #7 (Distance Jump)

  • 04:30 pm: Splash #301 (Hydro Dash)

Sunday, Jun 9, 2024

  • 09:00 am: Splash #8 (Distance Jump)

  • 11:00 am: Splash #9 (Distance Jump)

  • 01:00 pm: Splash #10 (Distance Jump)

Other Notes

  • 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".

  • Event will run with a Pre-set Jump Order- NOT Jump Cards!

    Check-in starts at 8:30 am.  The Facility OPENS at 8:00 AM and No EARLIER!

    The pool will be open at 8 am for practice and close at 8:50 am.

     

    Friday: Jump Order for Splashes will go Alphabetically from A to Z.

     

    Saturday: Jump Order for Splashes will go Alphabetically from Z to A.

     

    Sunday: Jump Order for Splashes will go Alphabetically from A to Z.

     

    Splash check-in will close 1/2 hour before the splash begins.  

    • NOTE: NO DOG may jump for than 12 Distance Splash Jumps during the weekend per NADD Rules
     
    Check In
    • There will be a six-foot barrier around the admin table. We ask that you respect this barrier & only address the Admin Table from OUTSIDE this barrier.  
    • Please be sure to Check In at the Admin Table prior to the START time of YOUR Splash.
    Waivers: 
    In compliance with the NADD Rules, it is required that all competitors sign the NADD waivers.  It is the responsibility of All Competitors to sign the Waivers at to the Admin Tent at time of Check In.
    Registration
    • Preregistration is REQUIRED
    • Day of event entries will be accepted if there is room. *This includes adding Splashes to an existing registration- If you “might” want a Splash we suggest signing up for it in advance
    • All preregistered splashes must be paid for at check in. Once preregistration has closed you may not drop splashes.
    • Try-Its will be allowed if Time Allows
    Payments
    Per NADD , we can now offer you the option to pre-pay for your splashes using the square LINK that will be emailed to you. Refunds are not permitted after payment is made except for an injured dog or in season bitch. A letter from your Veterinarian or Doctor will be required before refunds will be given in these cases
    • All competitors will receive an email Invoice via SQUARE payment systems 48 hours prior to the event (once event is closed).
    • INVOICES May BE PAID Online PRIOR TO CHECK-IN!
    • NO Refunds (except for bitches in season or injury with a Veterinary/Doctor's note)
    • If you’d rather pay via other means at the admin tent:  ONLY Cash will be accepted day of 
    Food/Snacks
    • There will NOT be a Food Vendor
    Facility
    • The Ak9c Retail Store will be open for purchases
    • We WILL be using the NEW Atlas Bumpers for AR, BOTH Lap & Regular sizes are available 
     Crating Area
    • You may set up Crates & EZ Ups on the grounds
    • Exhibitors should bring Water & Shade for their dogs
     
    Handler’s Meeting
    • A written Handler’s Briefing will be posted at the Admin Tent
    • A general In-Person handler briefing will be held at 8:55am each morning
    Ribbons
    • You will be able to pick up your Q-Ribbons after your Splash
    • All Ribbons will be self serve; There will be a ribbon writing station available for you to use
    • NOTE: Ribbons will NOT be mailed or available for pick up after the event closes on Sunday
    • We will have New Title Ribbons,  plus Advanced & Excellent Title Rosettes
      
    Payments: 
    • All competitors will receive an email Invoice via SQUARE payment systems 48 hours prior to the event. INVOICES MAY BE PAID PRIOR TO CHECK-IN ONLINE
    • NO Refunds once preregistration has closed

      • Please Note: You must pay for all pre registered splashes prior to or at time of check-in. Any splashes not paid for will be put back into the event's on-site registration availability list.

  • Each distance jumping Splash allows 2 judged jumps, back to back. The longest jump of them will be your Qualifying Score.
  • Ak9C Awards 
    •  Ak9c will award the Top THREE farthest jumping dogs in EACH division on Sunday. The Top 3 dogs with the longest jump in each Distance division will be awarded a prize Sunday after the final Splash! 
    • You must compete in at least 3 splashes to be eligible for Ak9C Special Awards..
    • Prizes will be awarded after the last Splash. Awards & Ribbons will NOT be MAILED! You must be present to receive your award.
  • 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.
    • Ak9C will use ATLAS Bumpers for AR- both LAP & Open sizes will be available
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