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June
14 - 15, 2008
Chase the Adventure Decorah, IA This
is a NAVHDA Natural Ability Test (NA)
TEST CANCELLEDTesting will begin promptly at 7 AM on both days. Handlers and dogs should be on the grounds for pre-test instructions no later than 6:30 AM on their assigned test day. Contact the Test Secretary for questions. Test flyer NAVHDA test entry form Dinner form Decorah area resources Link to Decorah area businesses Can you volunteer? contact Chad Dahl |
Southern
Minnesota NAVHDA
2008 Fall Test
August
16 & 17, 2008
Cardinal Marsh Cresco, IA This is a full NAVHDA test including Natural Ability (NA), Utility Prep (UPT), and Utility (UT). Testing will begin promptly at 7 AM on both days. Handlers and dogs should be on the grounds for pre-test instructions no later than 6:30 AM on their assigned test day. Contact
the Test Secretary
for questions.
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Beginning in April and ending in August, we hold training
days at several locations across southern MN, western WI, and NE Iowa.
Unless otherwise noted, training begins at 8 AM with a review of the days objectives. Typically, formal training ends by noon and depending on the location, the grounds may be available for the remainder of the day for those who wish to stay. See the table below for the complete chapter training calendar. These training opportunities are provided for members to put their dogs on live birds, work on specific things, prepare for testing, and spend time with others who can offer helpful suggestions as well as great camraderie. Please join us in these events or to learn more about NAVHDA and the versatile breeds. Please download and review the training ettiquette guidelines prior to attending your first chapter training day. These guidelines will help ensure everyone's safety and fun. |
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2008 Southern Minnesota NAVHDA
Training and Events Calendar
Click here for printable version of calendar
At least a full week
before the training date, e-mail the contact for attendee names and
bird numbers.
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| Directions to
Training Grounds Etna Creek (Tammel Springs)
(MN)
From Spring Valley, south on highway 63 about four miles to the Cherry Grove turnoff (CR14). Turn left (east) and go about four miles (cross bridge). Turn right (south) on county road 114. Go about 200 yards, the training site is on the right, down a field road that can be muddy at times. William Bassett Grounds (WI) From I-90: North on US-53 (Wisconsin exit 4), stay on US-53 approximately 13 miles to County T. Turn right on T to Baker Road. Turn left on Baker Road. Watch for signs on left for training grounds. From Winona: Take Hwy 35/54 south. At Centerville, WI continue straight ahead on Hwy 54. At Galesville continue straight ahead on Hwy 53. Continue south on Hwy 53 to County T. Turn left on T. Follow T to Baker Road. Turn left onto Baker Road. Watch for signs on left Pheasant View (MN) From Rochester -- Hwy 52 North to Hwy 58(Zumbrota), north to 9 eas t-- Go east 4 miles on right side of road. Chase the Adventure (Iowa) From the North:
Take Hwy. 52 to the intersection with Hwy. 9. At the 4 way stop turn left on to 9. Go to the stop light take a right then the first left on to Centrum Dr..(just past McDonalds) Take this all the way to the stop sign at Division St. take a right on Division. (Division, W38 & the Middle Calmar Rd. are all the same road). Go approx. 6 ½ miles. Your landmark will be the Springfield Lutheran Church. When you pass the church on your right we are the 3rd farm on the left farther south. There is a sign painted on the shed facing north. Look for the only barn with new red siding, a big front porch and windows. |
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