PREMIUM LIST

Newfoundland Club of AmericaDraft Tests

Hosted by theNewfoundland Club of Florida

Saturday, March 9th, 2013 & Sunday, March 10th, 2013

Rockbottom Retreat– Bell, FL3600 NW 20th Avenue

Judges for Both Tests:

Patti Pigeon – Golden, COGeorge Norman – Riverview, FL

Entries are accepted by mail only and to be postmarked no earlier than Thursday, January 23, 2013. Entries close at 5 PM on Wednesday, February 20, 2013 at the home of the Secretary, or when the limit is reached, even though the closing date has not arrived, after which time entries cannot be accepted, cancelled or substituted.

Entries must be made on an official NCA entry form, including a copy of the entered dog’s AKC, ILP/PAL, or foreign registration. Entries limited to 15; alternates accepted. All entries will be acknowledged at least 10 days prior to the test.

Permission to hold this Draft Test has been granted from the Working Dog Committee of the

Newfoundland Club of America, Inc.

Newfoundland Club of America, Inc.

President ..…………………………………………………….. Pam SaundersFirst Vice President …………………………………………...…. Pat RandallSecond Vice President …………………………..… Lynne Anderson-PowellRecording Secretary …………………………………………… Steve BrittonCorresponding Secretary ………….…………………………… Kathy McIverTreasurer ………………………………………………………… Mary L. PriceMembers of the Board …………………… John Cornell, Mary Lou Cuddy…………………. Roger Frey, Sandy Gabel, Maredith Reggie, Pam RubioAKC Delegate …………………………………………………. Mary W. Price

Newfoundland Club of Florida, Inc.

President …………………………………………………..……. Kristi CallejaVice President ………………………………………………….…. Jane ByersSecretary …………………………………………………………. Mary BevilleTreasurer ……………………………………………………….. Linda SealesExecutive Advisor ………………………………………… George NormanMembers of the Board ………… Janice Hoffenberg, Denise Rodenbough……………………………..…………….……….… John Seales, Gerri Willis

Draft Test Committee

Chair ………………………………………………………………….. Mark Aliff957 Gentian Ct., Tallahassee, FL 32312

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(850)893-7105, mnaliff@aol.com

Secretary ……………………………………………. Denise Rodenbough214 Old Dirt Road, Tallahassee, FL 32317(850)294-4261, rodyjd@embarqmail.com

Third Committee Member …………………………………..……. Gerri Willis3600 NW 20th Avenue Bell, FL 32619(386)935-0451, gerricakes@aol.com

Lead Steward …………………………………………..……. Lenny Giacovelli

The committee thanks all the volunteers and stewards from Newf-FLAwho generously donate their time and talents

to make these tests a success!Newf-FLA Web Site: www.newffla.com

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The Draft Test

The NCA Draft Test is a series of exercises designed to develop and demonstrate the natural abilities of purebred Newfoundland Dogs. While working in a capacity hauling, the dog and handler must demonstrate teamwork skills. The Newfoundland has historically functioned as a draft dog in various capacities, and the performance of these exercises is intended to demonstrate skills resulting both from natural ability and training that are applicable to realistic work situations.

The dogs must be willing to work with their handlers and the exercises must be accomplished efficiently. The goal of each handler is to maintain control while encouraging his dogs’ natural independence; together, they demonstrate teamwork. It is also important that the dog evidence willingness and enjoyment of his work.

Entry Information

Entries are limited to 15.

Entries will be accepted by mail only. See cover page for deadline dates. The entry slots will be filled according to the postmark date. If the number of entries with the same date exceeds the number of available slots, a drawing will take place to fill the vacancies and determine the alternates. All entries received after the entry limit is filled will be placed on an "alternate list" by order of those without titles, in order of postmark, followed by re-qualifiers in order of postmark. If absentees or withdrawals occur prior to the start of the test, the test secretary will substitute entries from the alternate list.

Each person will be notified by e-mail or phone that their entry was received; however notification does not indicate a placement in the draft test itself, only receipt of the entry.

Each exhibitor is responsible for knowledge of the official NCA Draft Test Rules and Regulations governing a Draft Test and the applicable standards or performance.

Freight Haul and Maneuvering Course Description

The maneuvering course will be in a grassy, partially wooded area with trees, scrubs, fencing, and manmade and natural obstacles. The freight haul course will traverse various surfaces including grass, dirt and gravel. The route of the haul will pass by a lake, travel on a dirt road adjacent to farmland, and cross pasture and wooded areas with natural distractions.

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Directions to the Test Site

From Interstate 75: Take Interstate Exit 399 US 441 west toward High Springs. Follow US 441 to the city of High Springs. Turn left on US 41, Main Street travel 0.8 miles. Turn right onto County Route 340, travel approximately 15 miles. Turn left onto NW 20th Ave., travel approximately 0.4 miles. End at 3600 NW 20th Ave Bell, FL 32619-3384, property will be on left.

From Interstate 10: Take Interstate Exit 283 US 129 south. Follow US 129 South through the city of Live Oak to Branford. US 129 will turn left at Branford and join US 27. Go approximately 2 miles and US 129 will split from US 27. Turn right on US 129 South toward Bell, travel approximately 10 miles. Turn left on Route 340, travel approximately 1.5 miles. Turn right onto NW 20th Ave., travel approximately 0.4 miles. End at 3600 NW 20th Ave Bell, FL 32619-3384, property will be on left.

Rules and Regulations

This Draft Test is sanctioned by the Working Dog Committee (WDC) of the Newfoundland Club of America and will follow the Draft Test Regulations effective January 1, 2000, updated April 2010.

A copy of the official regulations may be obtained for $5.00 from the:Working Dog Publications Secretaryc/o Dwight Gorsuch925 Leppo RoadWestminster, MD 21158

Please make payment to the NCA. The Regulations are also available on-line at www.newfdogclub.orgEach exhibitor is responsible for providing his/her own draft test equipment, including loads for the freight haul.

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Spectators and Unentered Dogs

Spectators, as well as unentered dogs (except bitches in season), are welcome at the Newf-FLA Draft Test. Unentered dogs will not be permitted near the test site area. As a courtesy to our exhibitors, we ask that all dogs be kept quiet and leashed or crated.

Veterinarian Assistance (on call)

University of Florida Small Animal Hospital 2015 S.W. 16th AvenueGainesville, FL 32608

(352) 392-2235

Accommodations

There are multiple hotels in the Alachua/High Springs/Gainesville FL area that accept dogs. Make your reservations early, as they can fill up.

BEST WESTERN Gateway Grand4200 NW 97th Boulevard, Gainesville, Florida 32606-3742

Phone: 352/331-3336(15.09 miles from Draft Test Location)

http://www.bestwesternflorida.com/hotels/best-western-gateway-grand/The Gateway Grand has offered a discount group rate of $99/Double,

$109/King per night (+ pet fee). Rooms at the group rate will only be held until 2/15/2013. Remember to ask for the Newfoundland Club group rates.

Rooms may also be available at the High Springs Country Inn ($47 single queen room, and $60 double queen room + $10 pet fee). They are approximately 17 miles from the test site, and they can fill up early, and we were not able to set aside a group of rooms. Their location/contact info is:

520 NW Santa Fe BoulevardHigh Springs, FL 32643

(386)454-1565http://highspringscountryinn.com

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NCA Policy on Dog AggressionPlease police dogs carefully

“Any dog, that in the opinion of the Event Committee, attacks a person or a dog at an NCA working event, resulting in an injury, and is believed by that Event Committee to present a hazard to persons or other dogs, shall be disqualified. When the dog is disqualified by the Event Committee pursuant to this section, a report shall be filed with The NCA Board. The disqualified dog may not again compete at any NCA working event, nor be on the grounds of an NCA working event unless and until, following application for reinstatement by the owner to the NCA Board, the owner receives official notification in writing from the NCA Board that the dog’s eligibility has been reinstated.”

Safety Rules

1) Dogs must be crated or on leash at all times.2) When on leash, the length of the leash must not exceed SIX feet and may

NOT be a retractable leash.3) When on leash, dogs must be under control at all times.4) Dogs showing uncontrolled or aggressive behavior will be asked by the event

chair, a board member, safety officer or other official to leave the site promptly or be crated for the duration of the event.

Bitches in Season

Bitches in season may participate in NCA Draft Tests. Bitches in season will be tested at the end of the competition after all male dogs are judged. When not being tested, bitches in season must be contained in a designated area well away from male dogs and the official test areas.

Catalog Advertising

Full-Page advertisements in the Draft Test Catalog are available at a cost of $15 per page ($8 per half-page). Honor a Newf, your kennel, your club, friends or family with an ad of your design. Catalog advertisements help offset the costs of the test. Advertisements must be camera-ready or electronically submitted in Microsoft Word. The catalog is generally printed in black and white. The submission deadline is the closing date, February 20, 2013.

You can e-mail your ad as an attachment to: rodyjd@embarqmail.com

-or- send advertisements to:Denise Rodenbough, Draft Test Secretary

214 Old Dirt RoadTallahassee, FL 32317

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Tentative Schedule

Saturday and Sunday

7:45–8:00 a.m. Judges, Exhibitors, Stewards, and Committee arrive.

8:00-8:30 a.m. Familiarization with the Test Courses – handlers may walk the course with their dogs on lead, but not hitched. Stewards must be present to monitor and walk entrants on the Distance Freight Haul. (Note: Handlers will not be permitted to walk the Maneuvering or Distance Freight Haul courses after this 30-minute period.)

8:30 a.m.** Check-in with Draft Test Secretary; Exhibitors sign forms.

9:00 a.m. Handlers and Stewards meet with Judges for instructions. Judges will answer questions at this time.

9:30 a.m. Judging Begins.

Lunch: Timing of lunch will be at judges’ discretion.

**Note: If a handler is not present within 15 minutes of check-in time, an entrant from the alternate list will be assigned the absent handler’s position.

Complimentary breakfast pastries, juice and coffee will be available each morning starting at 8:00 a.m. Complimentary Picnic Lunch will be available at the Draft site.

Saturday Dinner – 7:00 PM

Please join us for an informal Dinner on Saturday Night at 7:00 PM. Location is to be determined.

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NCA DRAFT TEST ENTRY FORM

NCA Draft Test hosted by: Newfoundland Club of FloridaAt: Rockbottom Retreat, 3600 NW 20th Avenue, Bell, Florida

______Saturday, March 9, 2013 _______Sunday, March 10, 2013

Please check the dates you wish this dog to be entered.

Entries close at: 5 PM on: Wednesday, February 20, 2013, or before if the entry limit is reached prior to the closing date. Entries postmarked before Thursday, January 23, 2013 will be returned.

Send entries with $40.00 entry fee per test payable to “Newfoundland Club of Florida” to the Draft Test Secretary: Denise Rodenbough, 214 Old Dirt Road, Tallahassee, FL 32317.

Please print legibly. Information on this form will be used for record keeping and to generate a certificate of qualification should the dog and handler pass.Attach a current copy of this dog’s AKC Registration.

[_] Single Entry [_] Single Requalifier [_] Team Entry [_] Team RequalifierFor Team Entries complete a form for each dog.Full Name of Dog: _________________________________ Sex: _________Call Name: _______________ AKC #: __________________ DOB: ________Sire: __________________________________________________________Dam: _________________________________________________________Breeder(s) Name: _______________________________________________Handler’s Name: ________________________________________________Registered Owner(s): ____________________________________________Owner’s Address: _______________________________________________City: _________________________________ State: ______ Zip: _________

Entry Form Must Be Signed To Be A Valid Entry

I understand that I enter my dog in this NCA Working Test at my own risk. I have read the Test Regulations and understand them. I agree to abide by the Test Regulations, the NCA Constitution and By-Laws, and further agree to be bound by the Agreement printed on the reverse side/next page of this entry form.

Signature:________________________________ Date: ____________(Signature of Owner/Agent duly authorized to make this entry.)

Day Phone: (_____) ____________ Home Phone: (_____) ____________

E-Mail Address: ____________________________________________

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Agreement

I (we) acknowledge that the NCA test regulations have been made available to me (us) and that I am (we are) familiar with their contents. I (we) agree that the club holding this event has the right to refuse this entry for cause which the club shall deem to be sufficient. In consideration of the acceptance of this entry and of the holding of this event and of the opportunity to have the dog judged and to win prize money, ribbons or trophies, I (we) agree to hold this club, its members, directors, governors, officers, agents, superintendents, or test secretary and the owner or lessor of the premises or grounds and the employees of the aforementioned parties, harmless from any claim for loss or injury which may be alleged to have been caused directly or indirectly to any person or thing by the act of this dog while in or upon the test premises or grounds or near any entrance thereto, and I (we) personally assume all responsibility and liability for such claim; and I (we) further agree to hold the aforementioned parties harmless from any claim or loss of this dog by disappearance, theft, damage or injury, be caused or alleged to be caused by the negligence of the club or any of the parties aforementioned, or by the negligence of any other person or any other causes.

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 therefrom, 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 test, howsoever such injuries, death or damage to property may be caused, and whether or not the 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 other persons.

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