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2009 JRTCA National Trial

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October 16, 17 and 18, 2009
Susquehanna State Park
Havre de Grace, Maryland

The 2009 JRTCA National Trial was held on October 16-18 at the Steppingstone Museum in the beautiful Susquehanna State Park, on the edge of the Susquehanna River. The Susquehanna State Park is conveniently located near Havre de Grace, Maryland just of I-95 approximately 30 minutes north of Baltimore.

Important Notices

  • The 2009 National Trial marked the 27th year of Nationals Trials.

  • Check out the JRTCA 2009 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.

2009 National Trial Judges

Conformation Judges

  • Sandra Ferber (Ring 1)
  • Doug Tack, NJ (Ring 2)

Go-to-Ground Judges

  • Bill Breakstone, NY
  • Mal McEwen, GA
  • Jim Eslinger, MD
  • Gary Vollrath, OH

Judges for Other Divisions

  • Jim Eslinger, MD — Racing
  • Annette Murphy, Wales — Obedience
  • Sue Oakes — Rally-O
  • Scott Whittington, MD — Agility

National Trial Schedule

2009 National Trial Flyer

Special Events

  • National Celebration - Friday (advanced reservations required)
  • Presentation of Bronze Medallions - lunch break on Saturday
  • National Raffle - Sunday
  • BAER Clinic - (contact Club Office for reservations)
    • Friday, October 16, 2009 • 10:30 AM to 3:00 PM
    • Fee: $40 per dog
    • Testing performed by Dr. Liz Valles
  • Cerf Clinic
    • Friday, October 16, 2009 • 10:30 AM to 3:00 PM
    • Fee: $30 per dog
    • Testing performed by Dr. Nancy Bromberg
    • Advanced Appointment, Walk-ins as time permits.
    • Times assigned on first come/first served basis.
      (Pay on-site to Dr. Bromberg)

Map/Directions to the National Trial Site

Trial Map The 2009 JRTCA National Trial was held at the Susquehanna State Park, located near Havre de Grace, Maryland. The trial site is easily accessible from Interstate Route 95, north of Aberdeen, Maryland.

Directions

  • Interstate I-95 to Exit 89 (4 miles north of Aberdeen, MD)
  • Turn onto Route 155 toward Belair (West)
  • Follow 1/4 mile to right on Earlton Road
  • Follow for 1/2 mile, bear left on Quaker Bottom Road
  • Follow to Museum Entrance (on left)
  • Park in designated areas

Hotels


BEST WESTERN (Edgewood)
HEADQUARTERS HOTEL
410-679-9700
$75 per night (rate includes pet fee)
Exit 77
Reservations must be made by 10/1/09
Ask for Jack Russell Terrier Club blocked rooms.

RAMADA INN (Perryville)
410-642-2866
$64.00 per night + $20 pet fee per room
Exit 93 (one exit north of trial site).
Pets allowed only in smoking rooms.
Reservations must be made by 10/1/09.
Ask for Jack Russell Terrier Club blocked rooms.
NOTE: $5 toll bridge between trial site and this hotel.

RAMADA INN (Edgewood)
410-679-0770
$69.00 per night
NO PETS ALLOWED IN ROOMS
Exit 77
Reservations must be made by 9/25/09.
Ask for Jack Russell Terrier Club blocked rooms.

RED ROOF INN
800-733-7663
Starting at $69.99/night
Exit 85 (one exit south of trial site)
Reservations must be made by 9/15/09
Ask for Jack Russell Club blocked rooms.