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Portuguese Water Dog Club of America, Inc.
Officers: Chuck Teasley, President
Virginia Santoli, Vice President
Leslie McCracken, Treasurer
Janet Boyd, Recording Secretary
Elaine Suter, Corresponding Secretary
Directors: Rita Araujo, Kris Cofiell, Marilu Novy,
Cynthia O’Connor, Deb Zorn
Overboard! PWD Club
Officers: Lisa Humke, President
Jerry Schroeder, Vice President
Judy Bruch, Secretary
Shelly Mart, Secretary
Chuck Bubert, Treasurer
Directors: Karen Moench, Marianne Beesley, Jim Beach
Overboard Water Trial Host Committee
Chairperson: Mary-Kay Schroeder
Water Trial Secretary: Karen Moench
5923 Elaine St
Speedway, IN 46224
(317) 755-7986
[email protected]
Chief Steward: Jerry Schroeder
Committee: Mary-Kay Schroeder, Jerry Schroeder, Candi Bubert,
Lisa Humke, Karen Moench, Judy Bruch
Order of Judging:
September 10, 2011 – Junior, Apprentice, Versatility, Working, Courier
September 11, 2011 – Courier, Working, Versatility, Junior, Apprentice
Note: Bitches in season will be judged last on both days
Entry Limit: Entries are limited to 30 teams per day
Closing Date: 5 PM EDT Friday, August 26, 2011
Waiting List: Entries received prior to the closing date in excess of
entry limit will be assigned to a waiting list on a first-come-first
serve basis, regardless of level entered. The waiting list will be
used to fill slots as they become available.
Cancellations: Cancellations after the closing date will not receive a
refund. If you need to cancel for any reason, please contact the trial
secretary.
Day-of-Trial Entries: Will be considered at the discretion of the
judge and the trial secretary. They will be placed on a time and space
available basis and will take place after the last regularly scheduled
teams. Fee is $5 more than regular entry.
Overboard! PWD Club
PWDCA Sanctioned
Water Trials
Saturday, September 10, 2011
Sunday, September 11, 2011
Morse Park and Beach
Noblesville, IN
Judge – Charles Bubert
.
Entries close Friday, August 26, 2011 5 p.m. EDT
“Dog Friendly” Hotel Information
Quality Inn and Suites Super 8 Motel
16025 Prosperity Drive 17070 Dragonfly Lane
Noblesville, IN Noblesville, IN
317-770-6772 317-776-7088
Studio 6
8250 N. by Northeast Blvd.
Fishers, IN
317-913-1920
~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Eats! ~ ~ ~ ~ ~
Breakfast will be provided each morning
compliments of the Overboard PWD Club!
Lunch – Food is not available at the trial site. The club will order
sandwich platters from Subway. The platters will consist of a variety
of selections. Lunch will also include a bag of chips, a cookie and a
bottle of water.
Lunch is $7.00 per person per day.
Saturday Night Chicken Dinner!!!
The club will host a Broasted Chicken dinner following the trial on
Saturday night at the site. Please plan to stay, visit, and make new
friends!
Dinner will include: Broasted Chicken, Coleslaw, Potato Planks,
Biscuits, Dessert, and Soft Drinks – all for $10.00 per person!
Please mark your lunch and dinner order on the Volunteer Form and
include a separate check for meals.
Water Trial Site
The water trials will be held at Morse Park and Beach, Noblesville,
IN. Morse Park and Beach is located approximately 15 miles North of
Indianapolis, and a 3 hour drive from the South side of Chicago. The
trial grounds will be available on Saturday and Sunday from 8:00 AM
until the trial begins and from the conclusion of scheduled events
until dusk.
The trial grounds will be open to the public during the water trials.
There may be “non- dog” people in attendance. Please be considerate.
Directions to Trial Site
DIRECTIONS FROM THE NORTH VIA I-65
Exit I-65 at State Rt. 32 (exit #140).
Take State Rt. 32 east approx. 25 miles to Hague Road turn left
(North) onto Hague Road approx 1 mile to 196th Street
Turn left (West) to the Park.
DIRECTIONS FROM THE NORTH VIA I-69
Exit I-69 at State Rt. 38 (exit #19).
Take Rt. 38 West approx. 12 miles to State Rt. 37 in Noblesville.
Turn right (North) onto Rt. 37 approx. 1 mile to 186st Street. It is
also marked Field Drive.
Turn left (West) onto 186st Street approx. 1 mile to State Rt. 19
(stop light).
Turn right (North) onto Rt. 19 to 196th Street.
Turn left (West) onto 196th Street approximately 1 mile to Park.
DIRECTIONS FROM THE SOUTH
Starting in Indianapolis, take I-465 around the East side to I-69
North.
Take I-69 North to State Rt. 37 (exit #5).
Take Rt. 37 North approx. 7 mile to 186st Street. It is also marked
Field Drive.
Turn left (West) onto 186st Street approx. 1 mile to State Rt. 19
(stop light).
Turn right (North) onto Rt. 19 to 196th Street.
Turn left (West) onto 196th Street approximately 1 mile to Park.
OR
==
From the West side of Indianapolis, take US 31 North to State Rd. 32
in Westfield.
Take State Rd. 32 East (right) 5 or 6 miles to Hague Rd (stop light).
Turn North (left) on to Hague Rd through 1 stop light to 196th Street
(stop sign).
Turn West (left) on 196th Street to the Park.
Notice to Participants:
Be sure to read Agreement enclosed.
Equipment: Participants may use their own equipment if approved after
inspection by the judge designee. Additional or substitute equipment
will be provided by the Overboard PWD Club. USCG approved life vests
as well as protective footwear must be worn by all participants.
Items to bring: crate, life vest, appropriate footwear, towels, foul
weather gear, shade devices, trial equipment, leashes, water dish,
poop scoop bags and sun screen.
No dogs allowed off leash except for dog being tested.
Awards: Teams that successfully pass all exercises required in their
test level will receive the applicable certificate or title form from
the PWDCA, Inc. Prizes will be awarded to all qualifying teams,
compliments of the Overboard PWD Club.
Rules and Regulations: The trial will be held in accordance with the
rules and regulations of the PWDCA, Inc. and it will be the
responsibility of each participant to familiarize themselves with said
regulations. Copies of the PWDCA Water Trial Manual may be downloaded
from www.pwdca.org.
Bitches in season will participate after all other pre-entered and
day-of-trial entered teams, and shall not be brought to the test area
nor surrounding area until it is time for the team to begin their
warm-up. Handler will be required to be present for the judge’s
briefing for the level entered.
Refunds: No refunds after closing date. Entry fee shall not be
refunded in the event the dog is absent, excused by a veterinarian or
judge, or barred from competition by action of the host committee. If
because of any reason beyond control of the Overboard PWD Club it is
impossible to open or complete the trial, no refund of entry fees will
be given. Please inform the trial secretary if you have to cancel your
entry for any reason.
Substitute Stewards: A participant may use his/her own steward and the
substitute steward must be named on the entry form. Requests for any
change in the steward must be approved by the trial secretary and
judge. Substitute stewards must conduct themselves according to the
PWDCA, Water Trial Rules and Regulations.
Meals: Orders are being taken for a box lunch and a post trial Dinner
held at the trial site on Saturday. See details under “EATS” Section.
All rights to video tape, televise, advertise, photograph, promote and
otherwise exploit this event are vested in the host club. All persons
and animals in attendance who appear in any resultant effort grant the
use of their likeness and voice without further consent.
For-Exhibit Entries: FEO entries will be accepted if trial does not
fill by closing date. Any team that qualifies at the Saturday water
trial and is pre-entered in Sunday’s trial will be allowed to exhibit.
Veterinarian on Call: Animal Emergency Center of Indiana
8250 Bash Street, Indianapolis, IN 46250
317-849-4925
Photographer: Photos will be taken and available for purchase. Lisa
Sponsler does a great job and photos are reasonably priced.
Annual OVERBOARD! Water Trial T-Shirt for Sale
This year we are taking pre-orders for our special 2011 Water Trial
T-Shirts. The t-shirts will be printed with an artistic rendering of
three porties by the talented Carolyn Humke on the back. It will
depict a set of three dogs, two tugging with the float line and the
third joining in on the fun by bringing its bumper to join in the fun.
An example of this design may be seen on the front of this premium. On
the front of the t-shirt will be the slogan “Overboard! Water Trial
2011” with a float line draped over the shoulder and around the
slogan.
The 2011 water trial t-shirt is available in a yellow haze (creamy
yellow) and pistachio (medium minty green) in the following sizes:
Small
Medium
Large
XLarge
2XL
3XL
Cost – Small to 2XL $15 and 3XL $18
If you would like a 2011 t-shirt, please send your pre-order
information to Candi Bubert at [email protected]. Your
pre-order email must be received by Candi no later than Friday, August
26th. Please include payment for your shirt(s) in the form of a
separate check with your water trial entry fee which you will send to
the Water Trial Secretary. We will distribute the shirts at the Water
Trial.
Please note: We will be ordering only a few extra shirts this year so
if you want to guarantee we have a shirt in your size, remember to get
your preorder to Candi by the 26th.
Participation Agreement
Conditions: These trials are open to pure bred Portuguese Water Dogs.
I/we understand that the dogs must be in good health, proper fitness
and condition for the test they are about to enter and must be at
least 6 months of age in order to compete in the water trials. I/we
agree to these terms. I/we accept full responsibility for the care of
my dog(s) during the water trial.
Special Rules: The water trial is located within the confines of Morse
Park and Beach. I/we agree to become familiar with and adhere to all
site rules and regulations including but not limited to the following:
• Dogs must be on leash or confined to a crate at all times except
when participating in practice sessions or when actually being judged.
• If my dog soils the grounds, I am responsible for cleanup and
disposal
• Nothing (dogs, banners, etc.) is to be attached to any tree in the
park.
General Rules: The Portuguese Water Dog Club of America, Inc.,
(hereinafter “PWDCA”) rules, regulations, policies and guidelines for
water trial participants (hereinafter “the rules”) are in the cur-rent
PWDCA Water Trial Manual available on the Web site, www.pwdca.org.
I/we have received the current Manual and/or have read the rules via
the Web site and I/we agree to obey the rules.
Hold-harmless: I/we agree to hold the PWDCA and the event-giving club,
their members, directors, officers, agents, and judge(s) at this
event, the owner and/or lessor of the premises, any provider of
services for this event and any employees or volunteers of any of the
aforementioned parties, harm-less from any claim for loss, injury, or
illness which may be alleged to have been caused directly or
indirectly to any person, animal or thing by the act of my dog while
in or upon the trial grounds or while entering or leaving same, and
I/we further agree to hold the aforementioned parties harmless from
any claim for loss, disappearance or theft of, or damage injury or
illness to, my dog, whether such loss, disappearance, theft, damage,
injury or illness is caused or alleged to be caused by the negligence
of the club or any other parties aforementioned, by the negligence of
any other person, or by any other cause or causes.
Indemnification: I/we hereby assume the sole responsibility for and
agree to indemnify and save the aforementioned parties harmless from
any and all loss and expense (including legal fees) by reason of the
liability imposed by law upon any of the aforementioned parties for
damage because of bodily injuries, including death at any time
resulting there from, sustained by any person or persons, including
myself (ourselves) or on account of damage to property, arising out of
or in consequence of my (our) participation in this water trial,
howsoever such same may have been caused or may be alleged to have
been caused by negligence of the aforementioned parties or any of
their employees or agents, or any other persons.
Arbitration: Notwithstanding any of the above, in the event that I/we
or my dog(s) suffer any damage, injury, illness, or loss (including
the death of the dog(s) arising from the water trial), I/we agree that
any claim arising out of or related to the entry, exhibition or
attendance at the event or as to the construction, interpretation and
effect of this agreement shall be settled by arbitration pursuant to
the applicable rules of the American Arbitration Association. I/we
agree that any such arbitration will take place in Morse Park and
Beach within 60 days of the incident giving rise to the claim, or at
such other time and place as the parties may agree. I/we agree to pay
a prorated share of the costs of any such arbitration.
I/ we agree that these clubs have the right to refuse this entry or
any entry for any cause which they deem to be sufficient.
Owner/Handler’s initials: _____________ Substitute Steward’s
initials:____________
Date:__________ Date:__________
If the handler and/or substitute steward named herein is under 18
years of age (must be at least 10 or older), this entry form must be
signed and acknowledged by his/her legal guardian. Entry is not valid
unless accompanied by the signed and dated Participation Agreement.
Entry is not valid unless signed, dated, and submitted with correct
fees by the closing date.
PWDCA Water Trial Entry Form
Morse Park and Beach, Noblesville, IN
September 10th and 11th 2011
Hosted by: Overboard! PWD Club
Entry Fees: $30 (Junior) or $35 (Apprentice, Working, Courier,
Versatility) per entry/per day. Entries open Monday, July 25, 2011 and
close at the trial secretary’s mailbox on 5 PM EDT Friday, August 26,
2011 after which time entries cannot be cancelled for refund. If using
an overnight service, please indicate “no signature required” for
delivery.
Mail entries to: Karen Moench
5923 Elaine St.
Speedway, IN 46224
Level entered (one level per dog):  Junior  Apprentice  Working 
Courier  Versatility
Days entered:  Saturday  Sunday
Make checks or money orders payable in U.S. funds to: Overboard! PWD
Club
I enclose $ _______________ for entry fees.
Fill out form completely.
Prefix Titles ________ Registered name of
dog____________________________________________
Suffix Titles (include PWDCA titles)________________________ Sex ___
Call Name______________
Date of Birth ________________ AKC # or Foreign Reg # (list country)
_________________________
Breeder
___________________________________________________________________________
Sire_______________________________________________________________________________
Dam______________________________________________________________________________
Owner(s) _______________________________________________ Phone
____________________
Address____________________________________________________________________________
City/State/Zip
______________________________________________________________________
Owner(s)
Email______________________________________________________________________
Handler ________________________________________________ Phone
____________________
Address
___________________________________________________________________________
City/State/Zip
______________________________________________________________________
Handler’s Email
_____________________________________________________________________
Substitute Steward _________________________________________Phone
___________________
I hereby certify I am the actual owner of the dog or duly authorized
agent of or handler for the actual owner whose name has been entered
above. I have read and agree to be bound by the agreement printed on
the reverse side of this entry form as well as the stipulations
contained in the premium list plus any directive received from any
official involved in staging the event. I certify and represent that
the dog entered is over 6 months of age (at the time of this event)
and is not a hazard to persons or other dogs.
Signature of
owner/handler*_______________________________________________________________
Date _____________________
Signature of substitute
steward*_________________________________________________________
Here are some of the tasks we need your help with. Please check the
ones you are interested in helping with. Cross out those you are not
able to do. (Don’t worry if you don’t understand the jobs involved.
Someone will help you.)
Land Steward____ Grounds Set-up (Saturday)____People Check-in____
Boat Steward____Grounds Clean-up (Sunday)____Hospitality
(Breakfast)____
Gate Steward____Equipment Check-in____Hospitality (Lunch)____
Rowing: Please state your experience_________________________________
I’d like to help wherever I’m needed_________________________________
Saturday/Sunday Lunch Order and Saturday Dinner
Sat Lunch Order ($7.00 per person)___# of lunch(s) Total $_____
Sun Lunch Order($7.00 per person)___# of lunch(s) Total $_____
Saturday Dinner($10.00 per person) _______ # attending Total $_____
T-Shirt Pre-order
Small through 2XL $15_______ (no. ordered) Total $________
3XL $18_______ (no. ordered) Total $________
Remember to include separate payment with entry please! And email your
t-shirt pre-order to Candi.
Water Trial Volunteer Form
Trial Volunteer Form
Morse Park and Beach, Noblesville, IL
Saturday, September 10th and Sunday, September 11th, 2011
Hosted by the Overboard! PWD Club
The water trials are a lot of fun to watch and participate at but they
can only happen with the help of dedicated volunteers. We need your
help! Please fill out the form below and send along with your trial
entry form. (If you are not entered and would like to help, please
send the volunteer form to the trial secretary.)
If you are entering the trials, please indicate below which level or
levels you are entering. Please include any levels in which you are
substitute stewarding.
Sat – Junior____ Apprentice____ Working____ Courier____
Versatility____
Sun – Junior____ Apprentice____ Working____ Courier____
Versatility____
Name(s) _________________________Phone (____) ________________
Address ____________________________________________________
City/State/Zip________________________________________________
Email_______________________________________________________
Do you have water trial experience? Briefly explain. (Don’t worry if
you don’t!)__________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
I have read and agree to be bound by the agreement printed on the
entry form as well as the stipulations contained in the premium list
plus any directive received from any official involved in staging the
event.
Signature of Volunteer* ___________________________ Date _______
*If the volunteer named herein is under 18 years of age, this form
must be signed and acknowledged by his/her guardian.