Introducing the "Voucher Program"

Each Voucher is worth $5.00.

Vouchers can be used for Wave Fees or merchandise. They will however have an expiration date of one year from the date of issue.

Here is how it works:

There are number of jobs that we need help with during the course of a weekend event from set -up to tear down.

From the General list of jobs, please sign up. Club members can sign up for as many jobs as they like where help is needed. The more you work the more money you save on Wave fees and merchandise.

*Vouchers can be redeemed for wave fees up to the $5.00 per dog fee paid to dockdogs, Inc. Every competitor needs to at least pay this fee.

E-mail Cyndi@dockdogsnorthernstars.com if you want to sign-up to help, or show up at the event and see the Event Supervisor.

• Set-up  -  approximately 4 -6 hours            receive  6 Vouchers
• Tear down  - approximately 3-4 hours   receive  4 Vouchers
• Information, retail, ribbon help                    1 hour is equal to 1 voucher
• Wrangler per wave                                        receive 1 voucher per wave

§ Guest Announcer (non-club Officers)   receive 1 voucher per wave

• Judging                                                             Stipend Position
• Event Administrator                                     Stipend Position
• Maintenance Supervisor                                      Stipend Position
• Event Supervisor                                 Stipend Position

Job Descriptions:

Set-up:

Work with the Maintenance Supervisor, DockDogs personnel and DDNS Club Officers setting up event, pool and dock.

    Tent and Registration Booth set-up including electrical hook-ups and banner placements.

Tear- Down:

     Work with the Maintenance Supervisor, DD personnel and DDNS Club Officers breaking down the dock, draining, pulling apart pool supports, cleaning and helping fold pool.

     In the case of no pool, help take apart dock, if needed.

Wrangler:

     Get list of competitors from Administrator. During wave make sure that competitors are in line and ready for their turn on the dock. Work with Announcer to keep the flow of the "Show" moving along.                           

      This is the "Person in Charge" of the Dock during the competition and if needed during any practice time. It is this person that makes sure handlers and dogs are safe. One dog off lead at a time. Previous dog is out of water and on lead or secure before next person takes their dog onto the dock.

      Write scores down on the wave scoring sheets during competition, sign and turn into Admin after each wave is complete.

Information Desk Help:

     Previous to wave and during registration time we need 2 individuals to help with questions, new competitors filling out registration forms, answering general questions regarding titles, and how the event runs, e.g. making certain that new competitors to dockdogs are familiar with rules, where and when they need to be at the judges briefing, 4 ft. leash, borrowing our DDNS supply of proper equipment.

* Before signing up for this position make certain you have attended enough events that you are familiar with our procedures and the rules set forth by dockdogs, Inc.

Retail Help:

     We have Club retail items for sale. Duties include set-up and or fold down at the end of day, helping customers with items, keeping track of inventory, taking money, keeping accurate records of sales, giving sale money to Event Admin. and sales info to Head of Retail for the event.

Ribbon Help:

     This shift begins at the end of the 1st group and then end of every consecutive wave. Event Administrator begins with inputting event results, and making stickers with date, wave, Dog’s name and Best Jump. We need you to place wave/jump information stickers on the ribbons at the end of the wave. Distribute Ribbons to Competitors at the Registration Tent.

Guest Announcer:

     This duty is typically handled by a Club Officer or Board Member. And in some cases we need someone to fill in. This position is best utilized by someone who knows the majority of our dogs and handlers, and is comfortable in front of a crowd with a microphone. We announce each competitor, their score and our sponsors. If interested please contact Club President personally.