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2010 JRTCA National Trial

Notices | Judges | Schedule | Events | Directions
JRTCA National Countdown

Would you like to compete in the National Trial?   If so, apply for JRTCA membership.

The JRTCA National Trial starts in 93 days (Oct 29, 2010).

October 29, 30 and 31, 2010
Arendtsville, Pennsylvania
South Mountain Fairgrounds

The 2010 JRTCA National Trial will be held on October 29-31 at the South Mountain Fairgrounds in Arendtsville, Pennsylvania.

In 2010 the JRTCA National Trial will move to a new date and venue. The date will be October 29-31st, the location will be South Mountain Fairgrounds. The address is 615 Narrows Road, Biglerville, PA 17307. This is just 7 miles outside of Gettysburg, PA – a beautiful area with much to offer. The new site will offer many buildings/shelters in the event of inclement weather, lights, electric, large flat areas for all events, and RV parking with hookups. There are many details to be worked out; hotels have not yet been selected, catering/events, etc. We will keep you posted throughout the year as the planning progresses. The first issue of True Grit in 2010 will include more site details.

Important Notices

  • The 2010 National Trial marked the 28th year of Nationals Trials.

  • Check out the JRTCA 2010 Trial Schedule with Google Maps and see exactly where trials are located.

  • TERRIERS MAY NOT ENTER BOTH THE OPEN & WORKING SECTIONS OR cross-enter WITHIN THE OPEN SECTION of the conformation division.
     
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  • All National Trial exhibitors and owners MUST be current members of the JRTCA.
     
  • Note: Agility judge will give briefing and walk-through to OWNERS ONLY prior to each class. There will be NO practice runs.
     
  • Puppies are eligible to compete only if they have reached their four-month birthday; i.e., four months to the date of their birth, NOT 16 weeks.
     
  • Refunds for classes will be given only in cases of accident or illness to a terrier or owner, or for bitches in heat; situations must be documented in writing. Refunds provided by mail within 30 days following the trial.
     
  • No dogs other than Jack Russell Terriers will be permitted on the trial grounds for any reason.
     
  • Pups under the age of four months, and bitches in season, are not permitted on the trial grounds. Anyone violating trial rules will be excused from all classes and asked to leave the trial site; no refunds will be given. In addition, violations will be documented, and violators may be subject to additional penalties.
     
  • Anyone wishing to sell items at the National Trial must register as a vendor; contact the club office at 410-561-3655 for a vendor application or further information. Absolutely no merchandise of any type may be sold at the trial, either from the vendor area or exhibitor area, unless registered as a vendor.
     
  • Breakfast, lunch, and refreshments will be available throughout the trial.
     
  • No displaying of puppies for sale on site, including advertising signage of puppies for sale.

2010 National Trial Judges

Conformation Judges

  • Lynn Clough (Ring 1)
  • Liz Gleason (Ring 2)

Go-to-Ground Judges

  • TBD

Judges for Other Divisions

  • TBD — Racing
  • TBD — Obedience
  • TBD — Rally-O
  • TBD — Agility

National Trial Schedule

Coming soon...

Special Events

Coming soon...

Map/Directions to the National Trial Site

From Washington, Northern VA and points South

From the Beltway, take I-270 to Frederick, and continue on North on US 15. Cross into Pennsylvania and continue north. Exit at RT 234 - 'Biglerville.' Go west on RT 234 towards Biglerville. Continue through Biglerville towards Arendtsville. At stop sign in Arendtsville, RT 234 continues towards right. Fairground is one mile further down RT 234 on right.

From Harrisburg & points North and East

The easiest way is to get on the PA Turnpike (I-76) headed west. Get off at Exit 17 and go south on US Route 15 about 35 miles to exit at RT 234 - 'Biglerville.' Go west on RT 234 towards Biglerville. Continue through Biglerville towards Arendtsville. At stop sign in Arendtsville, RT 234 continues towards right. Fairground is one mile further down RT 234 on right.

From Pittsburgh and points West

Take the PA Turnpike (I-76) east to the Blue Mountain Exit 15. Go south on PA Route 997 through beautiful countryside to US Route 30. Turn left on RT 30 and go over the mountain about 8 miles to blinking light at Cashtown. Turn left onto Cashtown road to Arendtsville. At stop sign in Arendtsville, RT 234 continues towards your left (North). Fairground is one mile further down RT 234 on right

From Baltimore and points SouthEast

From the Beltway, take the Northwest Expressway past Owings Mills to the end and continue on MD Route 140 all the way through Westminster, Tanneytown, and Emmitsburg. In Emmitsburg, go north onto RT 15. Cross into Pennsylvania and continue north. Exit at RT 234 - 'Biglerville.' Go west on RT 234 towards Biglerville. Continue through Biglerville towards Arendtsville. At stop sign in Arendtsville, RT 234 continues towards right. Fairground is one mile further down RT 234 on right.

Hotels


Eisenhower Hotel, Conference Center & Resort
2634 Emmitsburg Road
Gettysburg, PA 17325
(717) 334-8121