2005 North Shore Challenge
 

2005 DockDogs North Shore Challenge


www.floeintl.com
Duluth, MN
June 25th & 26th, 2005
event information:
Event Schedule
Friday, 6/24 OPEN DOCK 4:00 - 6:00
  Meet the Teams
Fundraiser
6:00 - 8:00
Saturday, 6/25 WAVE #1 Registration & Practice 8:30 - 9:15
  WAVE #1 10:00
  WAVE #2 Registration & Practice 12:00 - 1:15
  WAVE #2 2:00
  WAVE #3 Registration & Practice 3:00 - 4:15
  WAVE #3 5:00
Sunday, 6/26 WAVE #4 Registration & Practice 8:30 - 9:15
  WAVE #4 10:00
  Finalists Check-in 1:00
  FINALS 2:00
**schedule subject to change**
Event Format
This is an OUTDOOR event to be run off a
Regulation DOCK provided by FLOE in to a LAKE
(go to  www.floeintl.com for more information on FLOE Docks)
    This event will be open to all dog / handler teams who wish to enter:
  • bitches in heat will not be allowed to compete or in the competition area
  • dog / handler teams may enter only one or as many Waves as they wish (a separate entry fee must be paid for each wave)
  • dog / handler teams will be placed in groups of 15 teams within each Wave, if necessary
    • each team will receive two official competition jumps per Wave
    • each group will compete one at a time until all groups have completed their jumps
  • all dogs will have the opportunity to acclimate to the dock area prior to their first official competition jump during the allotted practice time before each wave only (see Event Schedule)
    • the dock will close to all practice jumping 45 minutes prior to the start of each competition wave
  • the top 12 jumping entrants overall from Waves 1 thru 4 will meet in the Finals on Sunday afternoon
Judges
Head Judge TBD
Apprentice Judge Robin Braaten
Secretary Amanda Tarasewicz
Event Registration
    This DockDogs event is open to any dog / handler team who wishes to enter. You may do this in one of two ways:
  • Fill out the online North Shore Challenge Registration Form and submit it. You will then be required to pay the registration fee and sign a waiver when you check in at the Event
  • Register on-site one hour prior to the Wave(s) in which you would like to compete
    • Pre-Registrants will be given PRIORITY within the running order. Each Wave is limited in the number of teams that will compete (see Event Schedule). On-site registration will be available only as space permits.
    • Pre-Registration will close on Wednesday, May 17th 2004
    • If a Wave fills prior to the close of the Pre-Registration period, a waiting list will be started for that Wave
  • Registration fee is $20, payable to DockDogs Northern Stars (cash, check)
    • Registration fees will go toward the Cash Prize purse to be awarded to the finalists (see Cash Prize Breakdown for more information)
    • PLEASE NOTE: Handlers or handlers representatives must be present to accept ribbons and awards. Ribbons or awards will NOT be mailed.
Camping
Camping at Site. $25.00 for the entire event
Hotels
Days Inn
Econo Lodge
909 Cottonwood Ave 4197 Haines Rd.
Hwy 53 North & Hwy 194 Duluth, MN 55811
Duluth, MN, 55811 218-722-5522
218-727-3110  
** Please help us continue to find hotels that will accept our dogs!! Clean up after your dog, both in your room and on the grounds!! **

Directions to the Event

Directions to the United Northern Sportsman Club

7229 Rice Lake Road on Island Lake
From I-35: Take exit 256A / Mesaba Avenue /194 to the top of the hill, about 1.5 miles. Turn left follow 194 / Central Entrance for 1.3 miles. Turn right on Arlington Avenue / Rice Lake Road / Hwy 4. United Northern Sportsmen's Club is 17 miles straight ahead.
 

 

 

 
 
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