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2025 Mill Pond Kennels Thunder Buster Diving Games

January 3, 2025 - January 5, 2025 (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

1222 Wall Rd
Broussard, LA 70518
337-230-1273
  • This is an Indoor Event
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Registration

  • Online registration closes 12/27/2024 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.millpondkennels.com

Contact Email Address: train@millpondkennels.com

Contact Phone: 337-230-1273

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.

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, Jan 3, 2025
  • 08:00 am: Splash #1 (Distance Jump)

  • 10:00 am: Splash #2 (Distance Jump)

  • 12:00 pm: Splash #3 (Distance Jump)

  • 02:00 pm: Splash #4 (Distance Jump)

  • 04:00 pm: Splash #301 (Hydro Dash)

Saturday, Jan 4, 2025
  • 08:00 am: Splash #5 (Distance Jump)

  • 10:00 am: Splash #6 (Distance Jump)

  • 12:00 pm: Splash #7 (Distance Jump)

  • 02:00 pm: Splash #8 (Distance Jump)

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

Sunday, Jan 5, 2025
  • 08:00 am: Splash #302 (Hydro Dash)

  • 09:00 am: Splash #9 (Distance Jump)

  • 11:00 am: Splash #10 (Distance Jump)

  • 01:00 pm: Splash #11 (Distance Jump)

  • 03:00 pm: Splash #12 (Distance Jump)

Other Notes

Thunder Buster Diving Games

We wish to welcome in the New Year at our new indoor facility with heated pool!    Perfect for winter games!

Any questions at all, please contact Nikki, Nikki@millpondkennels.com

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CELEBRATE THE NEW YEAR

 

We will be playing Catch of the Day!

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We ALWAYS save room for on site registration in ALL splashes.
We accept cash (preferred) or check for entries.

Cards can be used with a 2.4% fee. 

For any questions please call 337-230-1273 and ask for Mark or Nikki.

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Tshirt



We will be selling Tshirts online only.   We are recouping funds from building this new facility.   If you would like to help support the facility, please purchase a tshirt!  All proceeds will go toward a much needed water heater so everyone can all swim and have events and seminars this winter!!
Order Shirts by Clicking HERE
We will not have any at the event.

 

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FOOD

 

Bring your appetite for some good Louisiana food!    Details will come as the event date gets closer and everything is finalized.   If there are any requests for Mark to cook please let us know!

 

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PHOTOGRAPHY

 

Action Photos by DeGruy Photography
She will be photographing your jumps all 3 days.  You can see example shots on her website. 
Photos are posted to the website as soon as possible after the event.:
https://www.degruyphoto.com

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Campers or Hotels

parkside

RV's, pop ups, Motorhomes, Travel Trailers, and Campers can get a discounted rate at the beautiful Parkside RV Park.

   Right next to Broussard's sport complex with ponds and walking trails, minutes from the facility, and stores close by for your convenience. 

Use discount code: MPK10
https://parksidervpark.com/

 

If you are interested in a hotel, please contact Nikki.  337-230-1273

We haven't reached out to hotels yet for discounted rates, but I will if you are in need!

 

 

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CRATING OPTIONS

We  now have indoor crating as an option.    We do ask a small fee of $10/dog if you would like to use the indoor crating area.   Remember you are responsible for your dog and any damages to facility and other dogs.  Be sure your crate is secure if you leave your dog unattended.    Crate covers can help reduce stress as well.  This area is fully climate controlled with AC or Heat as the weather dictates.

 

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RESTROOMS

No more porta-lettes!!   You now have access to restrooms indoors in the indoor crating area.

 

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BUMPERS

This 2025 Season facilities are required to use the nerf bumpers for hydrodash and air retrieve.   Once the new bumpers are out we can switch to them if we feel they are better.  So just a heads up we will have nerf bumpers up!

 

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AWARDS 

 

 
We will have MPK cumulative seasonal Hard Charger award.   Each time you do all 3 disciplines, you will be entered into this ongoing challenge award!!   The cumulative seasonal Hard Charger award winners will be awarded at the end of the 2025 season.
 

 

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