2012 JRTCA National Trial

Notices | Judges | Schedule | Directions

JRTCA National Trial Countdown

The JRTCA National Trial starts in 140 days (Oct 11, 2013).

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

October 12, 13 and 14, 2012
Washington County Agricultural Center
Boonsboro, Maryland (near Hagerstown)
Washington County Agricultural Center

The 2012 National Trial was held October 12-14th at the Washington County Agricultural Center near Hagerstown, Maryland. It is a very nice facility with several buildings and pavilions. The location is just seven miles off I-70 – it is near the intersection of I-70 and I-81, offering easy access from all directions.

Important Notices

The 2012 National Trial Flyer is now available.
Please review the National Trial page on the JRTCA Members Only site.
The 2012 National Trial marked the 30th year of Nationals Trials.

Memories
NO POST ENTRIES. Entries MUST be postmarked by 9/14/2012. Please carefully review entry form before mailing, and confirmation when received. There will be NO changes, additions, or substitutions allowed after the deadline. The only exceptions will be if a terrier has been entered under the wrong coat or height division, or for the working classes as noted below.
ADULT ENTRIES IN ALL SANCTIONED DIVISIONS MUST BE JRTCA REGISTERED OR RECORDED TO A CURRENT JRTCA MEMBER. Registration applications requiring processing prior to Nationals MUST be postmarked no later than 9/01/12. Applications for pups reaching the age of one year between 9/14/12 and 10/12/12 must also be submitted by 9/01/12; the application will be pre-approved, and registration certificate issued when terrier reaches one year of age.
TERRIERS MAY NOT ENTER BOTH THE OPEN & WORKING SECTIONS OR cross-enter WITHIN THE OPEN SECTION of the conformation division.
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.

2012 National Trial Judges

Conformation Judges

Barrie Wade Ring 1
Michelle Ward Ring 2

Go-to-Ground Judges

Doug Louranger, NJ
Marina Sauer, NC
John Miranda, NY
Jim Eslinger, MD (Super Earth)

Judges for Other Divisions

Charlene Schlueter - Racing
Traci Isabella - Obedience
Annette Murphy Wales - Rally-O
Mary Windolf - Agility

National Trial Schedule

Friday, October 12th:

8:30 AM - 1:00 PM	Entry Booth Open
8:30 AM	Racing Division (Note: Any calls for measurements must be made by 7:30 AM; measurements will be done at entry tent at 8 AM.):
8:30 AM	Obedience & Rally-O
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM	Thunder Tunnel
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM	Field Lure Coursing
12:30 PM - 3:00 PM	BAER Clinic
12:00 Noon	Working Seminar
1:00 PM	Agility: Section I - On-Lead; Tunnelers Class
3:00 PM	Seminar - Exhibiting Your Terrier
6:30 PM - 11:00 PM	National Trial CelebrationThe Hagerstown Hotel & Convention Center (Advanced Reservations Only) SPECIAL 30th ANNIVERSARY PARTY ~ Announcement of Challenge Award Winners

Saturday, October 13th:

8:30 AM - 1:00 PM	Entry Booth Open
8:30 AM	Singing of the National Anthem - Ring 1
8:45 AM	Youth Division Meeting - Youth Tent/Ring 2
9:00 AM	Conformation Division - Ring 1: Section 1 - 6-12 Month Pups; Section 3 - JRTCA Working Terriers
9:00 AM - 3:30 PM	Go-To-Ground Division (Novice will close at 2 PM)
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM	Thunder Tunnel
9:00 AM	Agility: Section 2 - Agility I & II (will break for the Youth classes at 11 AM)
9:00 AM - 4 PM	Brush Hunt
9:00 AM	Child/Youth Handler - Conformation Ring 2
9:30 AM - 3:00 PM	Super Earth
10:00 AM	Conformation Division - Ring 2: Section 4 - 4-6 Month Pups; Section 5 - Miscellaneous
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM	Feild Lure Coursing
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM	Top Dog
12:00 Noon*	Lunch Break
1:00 PM*	Working Achievement & Bronze Medallion Awards will be presented after lunch follwed by Bronze Medallion Exhibition (before the continuation of the Conformation Division; Working Terriers)
1:00 PM	Youth Division - Judge's Choice
2:30 PM	Youth Division - GTG
4:00 PM	High Score Youth Award Presentation (Ring 1)
5:30 PM*	Ribbons/Awards

Sunday, October 14th:

8:30 AM	Conformation Division - Ring 1: Section 6 - Family Division; Section 7 - Open Adult
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM	Brush Hunt
9:30 AM - 2:00 PM	Trailing & Locating
9:30 AM	Agility: Section 3 - Agility III; Section 4 - Jumpers
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM	Field Lure Coursing
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM	Top Dog
12:30 PM*	Raffle (during lunch break)
4:00 PM*	Ribbons/Trophy Awards

* approximate time

Map/Directions to the National Trial Site

TBD

Hotels

TBD