GSPC of Illinois Field Trial April 17 - 19

[Ruby's Best Friend]

Join the German Shorthaired Pointer Club of Illinois for a great Field Trial Weekend

Amateur Walking Puppy, Open Puppy, Amateur Walking Derby, Open Derby, Amateur Gun Dog (RET),
Amateur Limited Gun Dog, Open Gun Dog(RET), Open All-Age(RET), Open Limited Gun Dog.
All Pointing Breeds welcome
WELCOME MEAL THURSDAY APRIL 17 2009
On Thursday night anyone getting to the grounds early is invited to join us for burgers and chips starting around 7:00.

SPONSORED DINNER FRIDAY, APRIL 18 2009
Members of our club have made donations for our Friday night dinner. We’re planning on a pulled pork or chicken dinner.

JUDGES STEAK FRY SATURDAY, APRIL 19 2009
The club would like to invite you to join us after the last brace of the field trial concludes on Saturday for a steak fry! A donation of $15.00 gets you a steak (cooked by our Grill Master Bruce Gasper) baked potato, side dishes and soda. You can’t go wrong. Just check with Bruce and let him know how you want your steak cooked.

GENERAL DIRECTIONS TO THE DES PLAINES FISH AND WILDLIFE AREA
Located ten miles south of Joliet and 55 miles southwest of Chicago in Will County, the site is accessible from Interstate 55 exit 241 (Wilmington exit). Note: If you are traveling on Interstate 80, get off at Interstate 55 and head south.
DIRECTIONS TO THE EAST GROUNDS
From the North or South take interstate 55 to exit 241 which is the Wilmington exit. After exiting continue to the top of the ramp until you come to the stop sign. Make a left onto River Rd. and continue driving for approx. 1.5 miles. You will then make a right onto Boat house Rd. Continue driving for approx. ¼ mile and the East Grounds will be on your left hand side. (NOTE: Although the parking lot is labeled WEST, they are still called the EAST Grounds because they are located on the East side of Interstate 55.)

ACCOMMODATIONS IN THE AREA

Manor Motel: 815-467-5385 I-55 to Rt. 6 (exit248)
Motel 55: 815-476-4271 I-55 and Lorenzo Road (exit240)
Many others listed on our club web site http://www.gspci.org

The state of Illinois requires all participants of the Field Trial (Handlers and Scouts) to carry a valid hunting license and habitat stamp. This law does not apply to non-residents who wish to participate in these events. The club has obtained a waiver of license for non-residents.

[cntryboy]

I am new to this and have a few questions so excuse my ignorance.
What age is the puppy class for?
Is this something could just bring my pup to and watch?
I would love to come and check it out and get my pup the experience.

Thanks in advance.
Troy

[Ruby's Best Friend]

Hello Troy

AKC Regulations
Puppy Stake (Open and/or Amateur Walking) for dogs six months of age and under fifteen months of age on the first advertised day of the trial (e.g. a dog whelped on January 30, 1989 would not be eligible for entry in a Puppy stake at a trial which starts on April 30, 1990). Horseback handling is not permitted in Amateur Walking Puppy stakes.
PUPPY STAKES. Puppies must show desire to hunt, boldness, and initiative in covering ground and in searching likely cover. They should indicate the presence of game if the opportunity is presented. Puppies should show reasonable obedience to their handlers' commands, but should not be given additional credit for pointing staunchly. Each dog shall be judged on its actual performance as indicating its future as a high class bird dog. Every premium list for a licensed or member trial shall state whether or not blanks are to be fired in a Puppy Stake. If the premium list states that blanks will be fired, every dog that makes game contact shall be fired over if the handler is within reasonable gun range. At least 15 minutes and not more than 30 minutes shall be allowed for each heat.

Hope to see you there
Ron

[Elroy's Bandit]

Troy,
The best way to get a feel for what trials are all about , is come come and check one out. I would bring your pup along too, it would be nice to meet him/her. In order to run your pup, you might want to read up up a little and watch a few braces (running of two dogs on the course). If you come on down, there are a bunch of us that will be there and would be glad to show you around, and answer any questions you might have. As far as watching, you can see the beginning and the end of each brace , but without a horse it's tough to follow the entire course. You can still see a lot and learn a lot without the horse. Hope to see you down there.
Bill L.

[Elroy's Bandit]

Troy,
I must clarify ....the puppy & Derby stakes , you can walk in the gallery. This way you are able to follow an entire brace.
Bill L.

[SAGEMAN]

Troy
The best way to understand what happens in puppy stakes is to partake. In puppy it's mostly the natural ability of the dog that is under judgement. At this trial there is an amateur walking stake where the handlers are on foot and I'm sure if you let them know this is your first time there will be many people willing to explain what goes on and give you a hand. I think the best way to start out is getting out and letting your puppy run and both of you having fun and see what happens. That way you get a first hand view of what's going on and go from there. Remember the most important thing about this is for you and your dog to have fun and enjoy time in the field.

[SAGEMAN]

The GSPCI also has a wrangler on the grounds so handlers or guests can rent a horse to run their dog or just come out to view what goes on.
For any information or a Premium you can contact the Field Trial Secretary at the address below

Kent Harter
jahkah@aol.com

[Boxa]

Got the premium from Kent in the mail and I've been wanting to attend this trial for a while but have other obligations this year. Will keep it on my watch list for next year though.

[Elroy's Bandit]

The GSPCI trial is this weekend. Looks like some of that rain we are supposed to get might arrive over the weekend. Anyone from here planning on being there? If so, post it up.
Bill L.

[Adam]

I plan on stopping by I'd love to ride a brace or two and see what its all about... I'll be down the road at the double hunt test running so hopefully can swing by in between runs

[bigoak]

Hey,Who were the big winner's?

[Elroy's Bandit]

Well, Let's test my memory :roll:
AA - All Placements were witheld

OLGD
1st Bella O/H Bob Schuster
2nd Millie O/H Bill Padavano
3rd Pearl O/H Joe Vicari
4th Dan-D H Dave Walker

OGD
1st Sister H Dave Walker
2nd Spock H Dave Walker
3rd Annie O/H John Landolina

AM Walking Puppy
1st Cayenne O/H Kent & Julie Harter
2nd Jules O/H Lisa Spakowski
3rd Taz ????
4th Maggie O/H Jeff Johnston

AGD
1st Beamer O/H Bill Padavano
2nd ?????
3rd Witheld
4th Witheld

ALGD
1st Annie O/H John Landolina
2nd Lucky O/H Joe Vicari
3rd Holly O/H Tom Inglia
4th Witheld

Maybe someone can jump in with the ones I missed!
It was a great event ! The weather was little bit of a pain on Sunday ,but overall it was a pretty nice weekend. It was a well run trial, and a lot of good people on the grounds. That steak fry Saturday Night was awesome.
Bill L.

[High Roll-N-Angel]

What were the OD or OP placements?

[Elroy's Bandit]

Erica, not sure what I was doing, probably goofing off , but I didn't get either one of those. I will try and find out though.
Bill L.

[High Roll-N-Angel]

No prob Bill.

[Elroy's Bandit]

Below is the link to the final results from the GSPCI Trial if anybody has not seen the placements.

http://www.gspci.org/modules/news/templ ... 2&zoneid=1

Bill L.