Victorian Field Trial Information

[Michelle Kennon]

Hi all,

Vicky Thomas has kindly put together a list of all Victorian Field Trials scheduled for this year.

CHWGC has also included a new Field Trialling section in their website, which can be found at http://www.chwgc.org.au/field.html

Here are the schedules for 2008:

THE GERMAN SHORTHAIRED POINTER CLUB VIC. INC.
The Neil Charity Non Qualifying Field Trial- Saturday 19 April 2008
Judge- Mr Russell Thomas
Manager -Mr David Blacker 9747 1227
Entry Fees $10.00 Members $13.00 Non Members

Novice Field Trial – Sunday 20 April 2008
Judge-Mr Mal Park
Manager-Mr David Blacker 9747 1227
Entry Fees - $10.00 Members $13.00 Non Members

A Non Qualifying Field Trial is confined to dogs that have not gained a championship point.
ENTRIES TO THE SECRETARY, MRS VICKI THOMAS, PO Box 70, NAR NAR GOON, 3812, TEL 59 425 648 inka_line@aapt.net.au
Entries for both of the above trials on Thursday 10 April 2007


VICTORIAN GUNDOG CLUB
Novice Field Trial – Saturday 5 May 2007
Manager – Neil McLeod Tel 9878 2273 nmmcleod@bigpond.com
John Kilby Tel 59 711053 j0hnpat@tpg.com.au
Judge –Mr Mal Park
Fees - $17 Members $20 Non Members
Subsequent entries Members $12 Non Members $15 for both trials

Open Field Trial – Sunday 6 May 2007
Manager – Neil McLeod Tel 9878 2273
Judge –TBA
Entries to Ms Rachel Greaves, 114 Shuter Avenue, Greendale wrangham@netconnect.com.au
Entries for both trials close on Friday 25 April 2007


CENTRAL HIGHLANDS WORKING GUNDOG CLUB
Novice Field Trial – Saturday 12 May 2007
Manager –Ms Prue Winkfield Tel 53 687264
Judge – Mr David Blacker
Fees - $10 Members $13 Non Members
Entries to Mrs Vicki Thomas, 17 Richards Road, Nar Nar Goon, 3812,
Entries close on Thursday 3 May 2007

BRITTANY CLUB
Novice Field Trial – Saturday 26 May 2007
Manager –Bill Allen 9741 9534
Judge –TBA
Fees - $12 Members $15 Non Members

Open Field Trial – Sunday 27 May 2007
Manager –Bill Allen 9741 9534
Judge-TBA
Fees - $15 Members $18 Non Members
Entries close for both trials on Thursday 10 May 2007
2008 FIELD TRIAL SCHEDULES (cont’d)


GSP CLUB –OPEN FIELD TRIAL – SATURDAY 7 JUNE 2007
Judge - Mr David Mills
Manager - Mr Mal Park 9714 8266
Entry Fees $15 Members $18 Non Members

ALL AGE FIELD TRIAL – SUNDAY 8 JUNE 2007
Judge - Mr Gus Stephens
Manager - Mr Mal Park 9714 8266
Entry Fees $15 Members $18 Non Members

To enter the all age field trial the dog must have gained one (1) championship point. Qualification to appear on entry form.

Entries for both trials close on Thursday 29th May 2007


VCA STATE CHAMPIONSHIP – Saturday 14 and Sunday 15 June 2007
Judge – Brian Paice – All relevant details will be published in club newsletters or contact
Mal Park 9714 8266 or David Blacker 9747 1227
To enter the State Championship the dog must have gained one (1) championship point. Qualification to appear on entry form.

CONDITIONS OF ENTRY FOR ALL TRIALS
Before competing all dogs must be inspected by the steward. Bitches in oestrum will not be permitted to compete, nor will they be allowed within the precincts of the trial venue. Field trial venues are specifically obtained by this club, conditions of entry do not permit the return of competitors or others at a later date.

Where possible, all trials will be held within a reasonable distance to Melbourne. For starting and assembly point please contact the Manager, the Wednesday preceding the trial.

Shooting of game is not to be shot on any part of the trial venue during any part of the day which the field trial is held except with the approval of the judge while the trial is in progress or the consent of the manager at any other time.

Shooters License must be included on all entry forms. Trophy and sash for first, second and third placing.

[Kirsty Blair]

Hi Michelle,

Thanks very much for that. Are these schedules all for Utility Field Trials?

Cheers
Kirsty

[Prue Winkfield]

Yes, these are Utility Field Trials and in case anyone wants to ring me for the Central Highlands - my phone no is 53687264 (not 46) Perhaps Bob Crane who is on our RAFT could give us the Pointer & Setter Trial details? Perhaps Rod Watt or Andrew Yeomans can do the same for Spaniel & Retrievers?

Dates are:

Pointer & Setters:
Gorden Setter Club Novice and Open - 3/4 May
Victorian Gundog Club Novice/Open - 17/18 May
Irish Setter Club Novice/open - 7/9 June
VCA Campionship - 14 June
Victorian Gundog Club Open - 15 June

Spaniels & Retrievers
Central Highlands Novice - 2 August
Victorian Gundog Club - Novice/Open - 16/17 August
English Springer spaniel Club Novice - 6 September
English Springer Spaniel Club open - 15 September
VCA Championship - 20 September


E&OE!!!

[Michelle Kennon]

Please note that the Judge for the CHWGC UD Trial in May is Steve Burke, not David Blacker as previously posted...

[Alan Donovan]

Hi Folks

I see that most of the Victorian Utility Trials have 2007 dates.

In Queensland we are sometimes a bit behind, but not usually 12 months!

Cheers - Alan

[Prue Winkfield]

All our field trials went ahead this year with plenty of birds and good entries. Thanks go to Russell Thomas who provided all the paddocks and to Vicki who organised everything for the trials. It was hard work for most of the competitors to get their dogs trial fit as there were very few birds around the State apart from Gippsland and the dogs had had virtually no work since 2006.

GSP NON QUALIFYING FIELD TRIAL 212.4.08 – Judge – Mr Russell Thomas -(6 entries)
1st – M. & F. Park’s – Canawindra Tarkarendi (GSP) – 139 pts
2nd & 3rd – no result
Encouragement Award – A. Hasson’s – Britabuthom Beirakdar (Britt)

GSP NOVICE FIELD TRIAL 22.4.08 – Judge – Mr Mal Park (7 entries)
1st – R. Baranello’s – Pointgol Apollo (GSP)
2nd – M. Calleja’s – Brittina Astuto Conigo (Britt)
3rd – N. McLeod’s – Canawindra Silver Shadow (GSP)

VGC NOVICE FIELD TRIAL 3.5.08 – Judge – Mr Mal Park (9 entries)
1st – R. Baranello’s – Pointgold Apollo (GSP) – 151 pts
2nd – M. Calleja- Brittina Astuto Conigo (Britt) – 150 pts
3rd – N. McLeod’s – Canawindra Silver Shadow (GSP) – 137 pts

This win gave Rob Baranello’s “Caz” his Novice Field Trial Dog Title

VGC OPEN FIELD TRIAL 4.5.08 – Judge – Mr David Blacker (13 entries)
1st – Dual Ch Hubertus Pannoniai Ekes (IID) (Vizsla) – 192 pts
2nd – J. Camilleri’s – Zampagli Gemma
3rd – Not awarded

CHWGC FIELD TRIAL – 10.5.08 – Judge –Mr Steve Burke – (12 entries)
1st – P. Winkfield’s – Yorifeld One Wellington (GSP) – 178 pts
2nd – R. & V. Thomas’ – Inkaline Nevada (GSP) – 177 pts
3rd – T. Loft’s – Quailblazer Super X (GSP) – 172 pts

L’EPAGNUEL BRETON NOVICE FIELD TRIAL – 23.5.08 – Judge – Mr Steve Burke (12 entries)
1st – R. & V. Thomas” – Inkaline Nevada (GSP) – 186 pts
2nd – P. Winkfield’s – Yorifeld One Wellington (GSP) – 182 pts
3rd – D. Blacker’s – Quaildale Helga (GSP) – 167 pts

L’EPAGNUEL BRETON OPEN FIELD TRIAL – 24.5.08 – Judge – Mr David Blacker (10 entries)
No result

GSP OPEN FIELD TRIAL – 7.6.08 – Judge – Mr David Mills (14 entries)
1st – G. Ponzio & A. Pali’s – Dual Ch Hubertus Pannoniai Ekes NRD (Vizsla) – 199 pts
2nd – M. Calleja’s – Brittina Astuto Conigo (Britt) – 192 pts
3rd – R. & V. Thomas – FT CH Topnotch Hijinx (GSP) – 180 pts

This gave Michael’s Brittany “Bella” her Novice Field Trial Dog Title

GSP OPEN FIELD TRIAL – 8.6.08 – Judge – Mr Steve Burke
1st – D. Mills’ – FT CH Pointgold Obliterate RRD (GSP) – 204 pts
2nd – D. Blacker’s – Quaildale Helga (GSP) – 189 pts
3rd – M. Calleja’s – Brittina Astuto Conigo (Britt) – 182 pts
Thuis gave David's "Ebony" her Novice Field Trial Dog title

VCA STATE CHAMPIONSHIP – 14.6.08 – Judge – Mr Steve Burke
1st – D. Mills’ – FT CH Pointgold Obliterate (GSP) – 204 pts
2nd – R. & V. Thomas’ – FT CH Topnotch Hijinx (GSP) – 178 pts
3rd – M. & F. Parks’ – Canawindra Shadow King NFD – 172 pts

[Kirsty Blair]

Hi Prue,

Thanks so much for posting those results.

Cheers
Kirsty

[Leanne O'Sullivan]

I've been to a couple of Utility Field Trials over the years and thoroughly enjoyed watching the dogs work. Can someone explain how the point score system works. Are there sections on a score sheet similar to a retrieving trial where a dog can get a maximum, say, of 30 points for backing (for example)?

Leanne

[Prue Winkfield]

Leanne - Am sure someone who is a judge can be more specific but believe there are a total number of 240 points available and the judges can award up to so many for individual aspects such as ground cover, retrieving, bird sense, backing, etc. There are two rounds in the field and one water retrieve similar to our novice except for Championships when a blind is included. Grounds for elimination include failure to retrieve, full break, stealing , refusing to back, failure to produce birds and failure to swim. The judge can decide not to take someone into the next round for 'lack of working ability' which seems to be a catch all for the above but am not sure.