Restricted to Gundogs Scent Work Trial

To be held under the Constitution and Rules of the SACA Inc.

Sponsored by: dib’s premium dog bits

THURSDAY APRIL 27th, 2023 – 7 P.M.

John Mitchell Reserve, Henley Beach

Novice, Advanced and Excellent Interior Narelle Medlicott Novice, Advanced and Excellent Vehicle

Jo Bates (Vic)

The Club reserves the right to appoint a reserve judge or replacement if necessary.

Divisions and Elements: Divisions: Novice, Advanced and Excellent; Elements: Vehicle and Interior

Target Odour: Novice: Clove; Advanced: Clove and Anise

Trial Manager: Julie Wallis Trial Secretary: Carmel Nottle SACA Rep: Rachael Fagan

Vetting: 6:30 – 6:45pm (bitches only without proof of desexing). All dogs must pass through check point by close of vetting. No dogs should be in the vetting area unless required to be vetted.

Judges Briefing: 6:50pm No dogs are permitted at the judges briefing

Entry fees: GDCSA members: $13 per element (email trial secretary for discount code); Non-members: $15 per element

Catalogue: $2 pre-paid with entry or from Gundog Club of SA and Scent Work SA Facebook pages 2 days prior to trial

Judging Order: All elements concurrently. Vehicle: Excellent, Advanced, Novice. Interior: Novice, Advanced, Excellent. Judging may commence with judges and stewards’ dogs followed by the remaining competitors.

Entry amendments: Competitors who obtain scent work qualifications after the close of entries should contact the trial secretary as soon as possible to arrange any amendments to entered Divisions.

Sashes and Prizes: 1st - Sash and Laucke Mills DIB’s Premium Dog Bits voucher; 2nd and 3rd place – Sash only; Other prizes and trophies as donated.

Notes: It is not appropriate to train in Scent Work at the trial location prior to trial date. For this trial a period of 7 days prior is to be observed. As per ANKC Scent Work Rule 11.1.1, spectators are not permitted for Novice searches. Where suitable, dedicated spectator viewing areas may be established for Advanced and Excellent searches.

Entries: Online via K9 Entries or Paper Entries to: Carmel Nottle, PO Box 2236, Salisbury Downs, SA, 5108. Paper entries must be submitted on the official scent work entry form.

Catering: No catering will be available at the grounds.

Queries to: Carmel Nottle (carmel.nottle@unisa.edu.au) or Julie Wallis (juliewallis63@gmail.com)