AKC Hunt Test Overview

AKC Hunt Test OverviewAgendaPresentation ObjectivesKey Personnel / ResponsibilitiesHunt Test CommitteeSupport ActivitiesSchedule

Presentation ObjectivesTo increase clubmembers awareness of the needs and responsibilities required to conduct a successful Hunt TestThis presentation describes duties and responsibilities as outlined in Regulations & Guidelines for AKC Hunting Tests for RetrieversAssignmentsIndividual Assignment / ResponsibilitiesHT ChairmanHT SecretaryHR CommitteeGame StewardGun CaptainStake Marshals

Hunt Test ChairmanSecures Judges for the EventAssures point requirements are metConfirms travel and lodgingSources birds to be usedArranges for ribbons and judges giftsAssigns key personnelMarshallsGun CaptainBird Steward

Hunt Test Chairman (contd)Coordinates club flyer (welcome letter) to accompany Premium ListInspects grounds week before test and reviews landowners special restrictionsDesignates specific areas CampingHeadquartersExercise (Airing)Serves on HT CommitteeApproves bills for paymentEnsures that all equipment is on hand

Hunt Test EquipmentBirdsWingersDecoysHolding blindsTrash cansRibbonFirst-aid

Shotgun shellsPoppersSignsPort-o-LetsGame callsBird bands

Hunt Test Secretary(aka: She who does most of the work...)Files HT application with the AKCReceives entriesSorts entries by testing levelsPrepares the catalogSupplies judges booksMaintains and submits all records to the AKCEnsures that catalogs are properly markedEnsures that all certifications are completeEnsures that all qualifying scores are recorded and submitted

Hunt Test Secretary (contd)Makes necessary hotel and travel arrangementsCompletes and files HT Secretarys Report with the AKCSubmits all records within 7 days of EventSends a marked catalog to the Retriever Field Trial News

Hunt Test CommitteeMust include at least 5 people who will attend the test for its durationJerry MouldenChet BeattyMarty ThompsonGreg LosheMark LittlejohnDuring the test, the Committee carries the power and authority of the American Kennel ClubInvestigates reports of misconduct (AKC Guide for Event Committees in Dealing with Misconduct)Marshalls Are in charge of their assigned stakes mechanics, equipment and personnel (excluding judges) On day prior, meets judges and helps prepare for test

Marshalls (contd)Equipment (as specified by judges)BirdsSignageTrashHolding blindsAsst Marshall

Traffic controlParkingGallery ControlRadiosPasses Judges communications to Gallery, Workers and Entrants

As it pertains to his/her stake, are responsible for:

Marshalls (contd)Food for judges and birdboysRebirdingCoordinates move to next seriesAs announcer for judges:Manages rerunsCalls for test dogsLines up dogs per the draw*Arranges for pick-up and bye dogsRecords scratches

* Marshalls must be aware of other stakes needs as well as those of multi-dog handlers in order to assure the overall success of the event.Marshalls (contd)Post Event:Returns club equipment to headquartersTakes down and returns signsTrash detailAccounts for radiosParticipates in Judges awarding of ribbons

ScheduleWeek before Event:Inspect grounds to confirm location of Headquarters, tests, facilities, entrances and off-limits areasSupervise any improvements or other changes to groundsConfirm bird countScheduleDay before Event:Deliver trailerSet up HQAccompany judges to stakes areas for test set-upsPut out SignsBand birdsRope off restricted areasJudges dinner

ScheduleSaturday:HQ PersonnelHandler infoDistribute catalogsEvent layout / mapMarshalls accompany JudgesCollect final equipmentDucksJudges booksClean-upSet-up Sunday tests

ScheduleSundayRepeat Saturday a.m. processClean up grounds: Leave no TraceBreak down HQPack up trailerHaul off trashVolunteers?QUESTIONS? IDEAS?