Location
- This is an Outdoor Event
Registration
- Online registration closes 06/27/2024 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.chestnuthillcaninesports.com
Contact Email Address: kj_pierce@bellsouth.net
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.
NADD Regionals Qualifier
- 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
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09:00 am: Splash #1 (Distance Jump)
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11:00 am: Splash #2 (Distance Jump)
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01:00 pm: Splash #3 (Distance Jump)
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03:00 pm: Splash #4 (Distance Jump)
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06:00 pm: Splash #101 (Air Retrieve)
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09:00 am: Splash #5 (Distance Jump)
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11:00 am: Splash #6 (Distance Jump)
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01:00 pm: Splash #7 (Distance Jump)
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03:00 pm: Splash #8 (Distance Jump)
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06:00 pm: Splash #102 (Air Retrieve)
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09:00 am: Splash #9 (Distance Jump)
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11:00 am: Splash #10 (Distance Jump)
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01:00 pm: Splash #11 (Distance Jump)
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03:00 pm: Splash #12 (Distance Jump)
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06:00 pm: Splash #103 (Air Retrieve)
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09:00 am: Splash #13 (Distance Jump)
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11:00 am: Splash #14 (Distance Jump)
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01:00 pm: Splash #15 (Distance Jump)
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03:00 pm: Splash #16 (Distance Jump)
Other Notes
The Chestnut Hill event weekend is going to be held at:
165 Doug Smith Lane, Canton GA
If you guys have ANY questions AT ALL… Please email Kathy at chestnuthillcaninesports@gmail.com
AND THANK YOU TO OUR WHOLE DOCK DIVING FAMILY FOR HOW WONDERFUL ALL OF YOU GUYS ARE!!
ALL THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION APPLIES AS ALWAYS:
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Chestnut Hill is committed to comply with all city, state, national, and NADD mandates pertaining to our location and the well-being of the public and success of dog sports. Below are Chestnut Hill’s policies and procedures pertaining to our events.
PLEASE READ ALL THE INFORMATION BELOW.
In compliance with the NADD Facility Event Plans, it is required that all competitors sign the NADD waiver and the Chestnut Hill facility waiver.
Social / Physical Distancing
Please give everyone space at this event.
Attendees
Payments: Checks and cash will be collected at check in. If paying by cash, please bring exact payment as we cannot make change!! Payment can also be made through Credit Card or Paypal.
Registration: Some day of event entries will be accepted as time permits.
Ribbons: There will be a separate ribbon table for competitors to pick up their ribbons. The ribbons will have blank stickers so that the competitor can fill in their splash information. If you cannot remember your splash info, you will be able to find the info on the NADD portal during or shortly after your splash completes. If you have questions after the event about any jump, please email chestnuthillcaninesports@gmail.com .
We WILL have a professional photographer at our event!!! More info will be provided.
Competition Area
Crating is allowed in or just outside of competitor’s car.
All dogs MUST be kept on a 6 foot or shorter leash. NO flexi leashes or long lines allowed during an event.
A running order will be posted. We will also make regular announcements to alert competitors that their turn is coming up. We are always happy to spread dogs apart for those who are holding for other handlers.... Just ask!! We will be running alphabetically A-Z on Thur morning for the 9am & 11am splashes... Thur afternoon splashes 1pm & 3pm will be alphabetically starting with M-Z & then A-L. Friday morning, will will be running BACKWARDS, Z-A and Friday afternoon will be L-A then Z-M. Saturday's running order will match Thursday's running order. And Sunday's running order will match Friday's running order.
Crating / Parking Area
There will be plenty of parking spots setup around the pool. There are a number of trees for SOME shade, but not enough for everyone. Please bring canopies and sun shades for you and your dogs!!
Event Structure
This event will be run as a normal “facility” event; your splash times will be the times that you signed up for when you registered for this event.
There will be a maximum of 4 splashes a day.
Sanitation
Competitors are encouraged to bring their own hand sanitizer, wipes, etc.
Dog Waste Stations: Dog waste stations will be available throughout the property and easily accessible for all competitors.
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As ALWAYS…. We are looking forward to providing a safe and positive atmosphere to successfully run the first Chestnut Hill NADD event of the season! We appreciate the flexibility and cooperation of our competitors to help make this event a success. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to us.