MARCH/APRIL

2016

NEWSLETTER

Hi All, The recent Agility mock trial was a great warm up for the competition in Coffs Harbour recently. Well done to everyone that competed. Don’t forget the training day and times have now changed since day light saving has finished, also the number of meetings that the Club will conduct during the year. We realise everyone is very busy with their own lives but please come to the meetings and have your say, we would appreciate others imput and new ideas!! The recent Agility Workshop was a wonderful success. The presenters were first rate. Many thanks to Tenielle for organizing and everyone else for helping out. It is great to see such a diverse interest in dog sports within our Club. Also our major shows for this year is upon us starting on Friday 15th April. If you can lend a hand, anything at all would be helpful please make contact with Michele Hurcum either via her email or telephone. Our next meeting will be held on Tuesday 19th April at 7.30pm at Roches Hotel. This newsletter has heaps of articles and show results. We have had members having great success – congratulations to everyone. We are hopeful for some great results this weekend from our members as well – best of luck to everyone! We also have our Tracking Workshop coming up the weekend after next. Thank you to everyone who applied for a position. The workshop filled up very quickly. There is still spots if you would like to come out and have a look or even help, if you are interested please contact Tracey Knox. Hopefully I will see you around the grounds!! Tracey

Clarence Dog Sports

Inc

Affiliated with

DOGSNSW

PO Box 1791

Grafton NSW 2460

“WHAT’S IN THIS ISSUE”

Editor’s Message What’s in this issue “What’s On” “Training Times” “General Meeting dates and times” “Australian Champion” “Cut off dates for newsletter articles” “Club Activities for 2016” “Casino Winner” “New Club Shirts” “Recent Results” “Puppy Cutness” “DVD Library” “Out and About” “Winner of Winners – Sydney Royal” “More Winners” “Vale – Finn” “Vale – Ringo”

WHAT’S ON!!! 15th – 17th April – Clarence Dog Sports Championship Show 16th – 17th April – Northern Rivers K9 Sports Club – Agility Trial 19th April – General Meeting CDS – Roches Hotel at 7.30pm 23rd – 24th April – Clarence Dog Sports – Tracking Workshop - THIS IS NOW FULL-THANKS 14th – 15th May – Port Macquarie Kennel & Obedience Club – Agility & Jumpers Trial 17th May – General Meeting CDS – Roches Hotel at 7.30pm 20th – 22nd May – Grafton Dog Obedience Club – Tracking Trial 28th – 29th May – Clarence Dog Sports – Agility & Jumpers Trial 18th – 19th June – Dogs NSW Northern Region (Coastal) – Agility, Jumpers, RallyO Trials 24th – 26th June – Clarence Dog Sports – Tracking & Track & Search Trial 24th – 26th June – Lismore & District Kennel Club – Championship Show 2nd – 3rd July – Grafton Dog Obedience Club – Obedience & RallyO Trials 10th July – Grafton Dog Obedience Club – Endurance Test 15th – 17th July – Brunswick Valley Kennel Club – Championship Show 16th – 17th July – Coffs Harbour Dog Training Club – Agility, Jumpers, RallyO Trials 22 – 24th July – Grafton Dog Obedience Cluc – Tracking Trial 30th – 31st July - Northern Rivers K9 Sports Club – Agility Trial 6th – 7th August – Port Macquarie-Hastings Kennel & Obedience Club – Agility & Jumpers Trial 19th – 21st August – Clarence Dog Sports – Tracking & Track & Search Trial 3rd – 4th September – Clarence Dog Sports – Obedience & RallyO Trials 16th – 18th September – Coffs Harbour District All Breeds Kennel Club – Championship Show 17th – 18th September – Coffs Harbour Dog Training Club – Obedience, RallyO, Agility & Jumpers 24th September – Nimbin Show Society – Championship Show Don’t forget our big Shows this coming week. If you can help in anyway please contact Michele Hurcum. Please note our Club activities in your diaries so you can lend a hand!!!!!!!!!

TRAINING TIMES!!! Now that daylight savings has ended training will return to Sunday afternoons, 3-5pm at Alumy Creek 3-4pm will be Advanced 4-5pm will be Beginners and Intermediate

GENERAL MEETING TIMES!!! At the last meeting the committee and members present agreed to – “reduce the number of General Meetings held each year to the Months of March to September; And that Committee Meetings to be held as required throughout the year to conduct the general business of the Club; and that the AGM of CDS Inc. be held in the month of November each year. Below are the dates for meetings, please note them in your diary for 2016. 19th April 17th May 21st June 19th July 16th August 20th September 15th November - AGM

“AUSTRAIAN CHAMPION”

Heidi is now Aust Ch Tristania Heilyn after gaining her final Championship points at the Casino Kennel Club show at Kyogle on 5th March. She is not two years old until the end of April this year. Heidi was also awarded Best Australian Bred in the Working Dog Group at that show. Heidi has had quite a few “runners” to gain her final points since I damaged my hamstring late last year – so a huge thank you to all her runners. I really appreciate your help.

Judy Attwater

“DATES FOR NEWSLETTER” The cut off dates for articles is as follows: May 2016 deadline 13th May July 2016 deadline 8th July September 2016 deadline 9th September November 2016 deadline 11th November Please send articles to tknox1963@gmail.com

CLUB ACTIVITIES FOR 2016! 15th – 17th April – Clarence Dog Sports – Championship Shows 23rd – 24th April – Clarence Dog Sports – Tracking Workshop THIS IS NOW FULL – THANKS! 28th – 29th May – Clarence Dog Sports – Agility and Jumping Trial 24th – 26th June – Clarence Dog Sports – Tracking & Track & Search Trial 19th – 21st August – Clarence Dog Sports – Tracking & Track & Search Trial 3rd – 4th September – Clarence Dog Sports – Obedience & RallyO Trial Meeting dates to be held on Tuesday 7.30pm at Roches Hotel 19th April 17th May 21st June 19th July 16th August 20th September 15th November - AGM Please don’t forget to put these dates in your diary as members we would love you to come and help – you may even become interested in one of the other sports!

“CASINO WINNER”

Nice win for Paul and the lovely Evadouc Miss Money Penny at Casino KC CH Show - Puppy of Breed, Bitch Challenge and Runner Up Best of Breed also. Then she went on to win Best Puppy in Group

Clarence Dog Sports Club Shirts Men’s Flinders Polo - Teal and Black How To Measure.

Ladies Flinders Polo - Teal and Black

155gm 100% Driwear polyester moisture removal birdseye knit easy care fabric signature knit collar and armband 3 button placket

Ladies! We are ordering new Shirts for the Club. If you would like to purchase a shirt please measure your favourite shirt (one that fit’s well) as the above diagram illustrates and let Mandy Sansom know your size and quantity . Price of the shirt is $30.00, which includes the Club’s logo. You can e-mail Mandy at:- mandy@callicoma.com.au

Gentlemen! We are ordering new Shirts for the Club. If you would like to purchase a shirt please measure your favourite shirt (one that fits well) as the above diagram illustrates and let Mandy Sansom know your size and quantity . Price of the shirt is $30.00, which includes the Club’s logo. You can e-mail Mandy at:- mandy@callicoma.com.au

“RECENT RESULTS”

Skipper is starting to settle to the task of Agility. It was extremely hot at Coffs Harbour on Saturday and Sunday (12/13th) and everyone was feeling it and the high humidity. Saturday, Skipper gained a first place and qualification in AD cutting 20 seconds off the time and on Sunday again qualilfying and cutting 30 seconds off the time. Pretty pleased with his effort. He also gained a qualification in GD gaining 30 points in his opening, (10 over the requirement) and Clancey also gained NQ's in Masters Jumping coming 2nd and ADX 3rd on Sunday. He had a clear round in JDM but was 0015 of a second over time!!!! Yes, I will have to polish up my signals

Ann Brown Dorrigo Show: Kelinpark Icing on the Cake Saturday: Challenge BOB Eroica Duchess of York Friday: Challenge BOB Saturday: Res Challenge and RUBOB N&HRGSD Club 19th – 20th March Kelinpark Icing on the Cake Challenge; Intermediate in Show, RUBIS Erocia Duchess of York Res Challenge, Junior in Show Armidale Show: Kelinpark Icing on the Cake Friday: Challenge BOB Saturday: Res Challenge RUBOB Sunday: Challenge BOB Eroica Duchess of York Friday: Res Challenge RUBOB Saturday: Challenge BOB BIG Sunday: Res Challenge RUBOB Cathy

“PUPPY CUTENESS”

“DVD LIBRARY” Ken Crook has kindly donated his agility DVD library to the club. We will be hiring them out to members for a cost of $2 per week per DVD (plus $10 deposit which will be refunded if DVD is returned on time). The DVDs will be available for hire to members in Intermediate or Advanced agility class only (not beginners). Available DVDs are:

- Contacts 360 by Amanda Shyne

- World Class Weaves by Joe Canova

- Contacts – Bridging the Gap Between Training and Competition by Rachel Sanders

- Agility Fix It, Contacts and Weave Poles by Julie Daniels

- Front and Rear Crosses From The Ground Up by Stacy Peardot-Goudy

- Serpentines, Threadles and 270s From The Ground Up by Stacy Peardot-Goudy

- Games to Enhance Training by Wendy Pape

- One Jump Two Jump by Sandy Rogers

- Training Solutions by Ted Turner

- Excellence in Weave Pole Training by Susan Garrett

- 5 Minute Formula For A Brilliant Recall by Susan Garrett

- 2 x 2 Weaves by Susan Garrett

- Success With One Jump by Susan Garrett

- Running Contacts by Ali Roukas-Canova

- Need For Speed by Deborah Jones

- Walking The Course – What to Look For and How to Plan Your Run by Kathy Keats

- Training Running Contacts With Stride Regulators by Barb Davis

- Great Dog Great Handler – The Winning Combination by Greg Derrett

- Foundation Jumping by Susan Salo

Please note if you wish to write a short review of any DVD (for the newsletter) you will receive your next DVD for only the $10 deposit – no hiring fee. Contact Mandy (either at training or by e-mail – mandy@callicoma.com.au ) to hire a DVD.

“OUT AND ABOUT” She's never been to Grafton TAFE, but Evie says "Hurry up and follow me Mum, you have a job to do and I have people to meet and greet...!"

Don't worry about her saying you're fat; I loves ya jest the way you are.

“WINNER OF WINNERS”

OES, Sup Ch Hartwyn Royal Zenith CDX proved his versatility at Sydney Royal this year winning the Open Obedience ring and followed with Winner of Winners Obedience to win Best in Trial. In the conformation ring he won 1st place in Australian Bred Dog and received the reserve challenge. This qualified him for the Jack Goldstein Gold Medal for excellence in Obedience & Conformation at a single Sydney Royal. Zen will be the 3rd individual Jack Goldstein Gold Medal winner for Hartwyn bred Old English Sheepdogs after Rumour, who won four gold, and Zen’s litter sister Zulu, owned and handled by Pauline Hartwell, who has also won one. Hartwyn OES have won a total of 9 Jack Goldstein medals including silver & bronze. We went to Sydney hoping to make it a round 10 for Hartwyn, any colour would have been fine. Zen & Zulu winning one each means that the only 2 pups I produced from Bliss (Gr Ch Hartwyn Royal Treason CDX) have gone on to be Best in All Breed Show Winners, Champions and Jack Goldstein gold medal winners - 100% of the litter. In Zen’s case a Supreme Champion. Am I proud of that?........just a wee bit, does it show?.

After a long afternoon and into the evening, obedience at the Sydney Royal is finished. Zen won Open Obedience with a score of 195/200. Then went on to win Winner of Winners after finishing in 1st place in Open. A huge congratulations to Phil and Zen and Hartwyn Kennels. An outstanding achievement! Not just a pretty face – Zen

that is!!!!

“MORE WINNERS”

So pleased with my Fergie, Eroica Duchess of York. 1st Junior bitch,

Res Challenge and Junior in Show. (Cathy)

Kelinpark Icing on the Cake Wow RUBIS and

Intermediate in Show. Thanks to Denise, Jamie and

Jo for handling her on this weekend of showing

Kelinpark Icing on The Cake

1st Intermediate Bitch 44th National

“VALE FINN” It is with many tears in our eyes that Bert, Michele and Ceugant Beagles announce the passing of our lovable larrikin Grd Ch. Ceugant Dillan, better known to his friends as "Finn". "Finn" who was 14 years and 4 mths was put to sleep recently after being diagnosed with an inoperable spinal tumor. He was a great show boy and gave us many enjoyable times, but most of all he was our best mate. RIP our beautiful Boy.

After this temper tantrum, he would always come with us when we went to a show.

The Handsome "Finn", winner of 3 NSW Still had his favourite toy. Specialties and Runner up in another. This picture taken last year. Winner of 1 Qld Specialty. Loved by everyone.

“VALE RINGO” On 26th February we lost our beautiful red dog Ringo... He was our protector and the very best friend any girl could have hoped for. He may have been a rescue puppy, but we know without a doubt who the rescuer was! 15 years was not enough, but he did well reaching 105 dog years. He will forever be in our hearts. Good boy, Ringo, good boy. Kim and Cordelia