Fall 2024 Newsletter

Have you read the Fall 2024 Newsletter yet?

Inside this edition is the stories from the new Canadian National and Canadian National Amateur Field Trial Champion winners, get an update on what the NRCC board of directors has been doing, and celebrate the top dogs of 2024.

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Let’s Celebrate!

Congratulations to the top dogs, handlers, and kennels in 2024. An amazing achievement by everyone!
Top Dogs and Rankings for 2024

Congratulations to those who titled in 2024!

As we wrap up the 2024 field trial season, there is much to celebrate.  Whereas a National title is the pinnacle, it's the weekend trial title that takes us there.  Congratulations to the dogs, handlers, and owners who earned titles in 2024!

Click here to view the titled dogs and the archived field trial results for 2024.

New FTCH “Gonn”

Baypoint's This One's Over The Fence "Gonn" wins the SWORTC trial giving this 3 yr old title of Field Trial Champion! Owner Nick Gotsoulias, breeder/handler Dan & Gloria Devos

2024 National Retriever Championship Running Order

The Running Order for the 2024 National Retriever Championship has been posted.

View it on the NRCC Running Order & Call Backs web page.

The starting dog will be determined by draw at the banquet on Saturday, September 14th.

Good luck everyone!

New FTCH AFTCH Baypoint’s Mighty Tarnation QAA

📣📣📣Special announcement!!

Winnipeg Field Trial Club would like to congratulate our member Larry Baker on his weekend of success!

Not only was he awarded Dog of the Year with “Mace” from the Delta Retriever Club, but him and Tar are now…..

FTCH AFTCH Baypoint’s Mighty Tarnation QAA!!

Congratulations on your new champion title!

🐾🦆👏

150 Dogs Qualified for the National!

We hit the benchmark of 150 dogs qualified for the National Retriever Championship in North Bay, ON Sept 15-21!

Are you qualified?  Are you going?  Get your entry in and here's what you need to know or go to the 2024 National page on the website for full details.

What you need to know:

  • Entries close 6:00pm PDT Monday, September 2, 2024
  • Please fill in entry form online (above) or use link:  https://nrcc-canada.ca/2024-premium/
  • Banquet is on Saturday, September 14. Tickets are to be purchased in advance with your entry by Sept 2.
  • Workers’ Party on Wednesday, September 18 is free to everyone.
  • Entrants will receive a black handler jacket for each dog entered. Please select your jacket size with your entry form. Jacket sizes will be on a first come first served basis.
  • Vet Check will take place from 2:00pm-3:00pm Saturday, September 14 at headquarters.
  • An information book is available on the 2024 National page to help you plan your stay.
  • Questions? Contact:

Good luck and see you there!

Celebration of Life, Dona Martin

Celebration of Life: Dona Martin

Date: August 17th  2 pm

https://www.echovita.com/ca/obituaries/on/merrickville/dona-martin-18434745

Location: Martin's Residence, 216 Carley 's Corners, Merrickville, Ontario.

We are asking that for those who would like to attend to RSVP  to Jim Ling, 613-849-4801 or jim_ling101@sympatico.ca by August 15 to confirm numbers. For those who have RV's please confirm such that appropriate parking can be arranged for over night accommodation.  Bring your dogs!

Remembering Dona Martin, an icon of our Field Trial community

It's heartbreaking to hear about the passing of Dona Martin. Her contributions to the Field Trial community have left a lasting impact. From her role as the NRCC Communications Officer to her dedication to maintaining and developing the NRCC website, she has truly made a difference.

When Dona became the Secretary/Treasurer for the NRCC, a position she held for several years, Presidents and Directors alike, relied on her unfailing ability to remember details and decisions that took place.  She was the "go-to" source for information.

Dona was active in the Ottawa Retriever Club, Eastern Ontario Retriever Club, and was currently an NRCC Director for Ontario.

Dona's love for Retriever Field Trials will be remembered by many in Canada and the United States.

Our sincere condolences to Donald, her partner, and her life.

Gone far too soon......

The NRCC Directors & Executive

2024 National Retriever Championship Premium List

The NRCC and the North Bay & District Retriever Training Club are excited to release the 2024 National Retriever Championship Premium List!

The official entry form and banquet ticket order form are available online this year.

We look forward to seeing you in North Bay!

View the 2024 National Retriever Championship Premium List here or view the flip-book below.

BAYPOINTS LET IT RIDE Aka “Dealer”

BAYPOINTS LET IT RIDE
Aka “Dealer”
Sometimes it’s the race that’s important…. not how you finish.
Dealer is my first field trial dog. I started with a working certificate dog, then had a hunt test dog, then came Dealer, and boy was he a handful (as many of my training peeps got to witness 1st hand). I often have said that maybe if he had a different owner then maybe he would have gotten that last missing blue ribbon or that ever so coveted AFTCH but I think if you asked him he would just say “less yappin more throwin!”
As for me I learned so much from him. He always came to the mat wagging his tail and wanting more no matter what. (it wasn’t always that nice pretty heel to line J )
In 2020 I was diagnosed with PTSD after 20 years of being a 911 police dispatcher. It had taken its toll mentally. I was told (by my psychologist) that I had to do something to bring some enjoyment back into my life. I looked at Dealer who thankfully was in great shape and he said, “you throw it il get it” and I brought him out of retirement at 9yrs old. I got him qualified and ran we ran one more national when he was 10years old!
This is a great sport and a great community…sometimes it’s not about the title or the ribbons… but the people and dogs you meet along the way. Life is short. Be good to one another. To all the competitors…best of luck and enjoy the ride no matter how far you go.
Karen Carson & Dealer