AFTCA Region 11

2011-2012 Field Trial Schedule

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August 13-14

Walnut Classic

Open and amateur / fun trial

Host: Oakdale BDC

Grounds: Stadler Ranch, Oakdale, CA

Contact: Jim Wolthuis - 916-715-2526

September 10-11

Open Amateur Stakes

Host: Fat Toads Unlimited BDC

Grounds: Mendota WLA, Mendota. CA

Contact: Hal Meyer – 209-8976-7245

September 17-18

Host: Sacramento BDC

Grounds: Thermalito Afterbay WLA, Oroville, CA

Open All-Age

Judges: M. Wilkin & R. Shuman – 12 starters

1^st – Worry Be Gone – SM – T. Griffin (O/H)

2^nd – Super Express Protocol – PM – S. Twer (H) J. Wolthuis (O)

3^rd – IB Checkbook Annie – PF – T. Hansen (O/H)

Open Shooting Dog

Judges: R. Shuman, R. Difuntorum – 14 starters

1^st – Tracer's Memory – PF – T. Hansen (O/H)

2^nd – Indian Head Abbigale – PF – J. Tappero (O/H)

3^rd – Super Express Cocoa – PF – S. Twer (H) I. Gotzev (O)

Open All-Age Derby

Judges: J. Tappero, R. Difuntorum – 6 starters

1^st – Back in Black – SF – S Twer (H) J. Gilbertson (O)

2^nd – Truthiness – PM – T Griffin (O/H)

3^rd – To The Point – SF – S Twer (H) H. Meyer (O)

Open Shooting Dog Derby

Judges: R. Shuman, R. Difuntorum – 6 starters

1^st – IB Second Hand – PF – T. Hansen (O/H)

2^nd – Indian Head Shivers – PF – J. Tappero (O/H)

September 30 - October 2

Sutter Buttes Open AA Classic

Companion Stakes

Host: Pacific Coast FTC

Grounds: Thermalito Afterbay WLA, Orovile, CA

Contact: Jeff Gilbertson – 209-366-3501

October – 8-9

Host: Nevada BDC

Grounds: Red Rock Valley, Reno, NV

Open All-Age

Judges: M. Wilkin, T. Watts – 7 starters

1^st – IB Dang – PM – T. Hansen (O/H)

2^nd – Highground Galoglas – SM – C. Kunde (O/H)

3^rd – Tracer's Memory – PF – T. Hansen (O/H)

Open Shooting Dog

Judges: C. Kunde, T. Watts – 11 starters

1^st – Far West Spartan – PM – M. Wilkin (O/H)

2^nd – Indian Head Cabernet – PF – J. Tappero (O/H)

3^rd – IB Checkbook Annie – PF – T. Hansen (O/H)

Open All-Age Derby

Judges: K. Holmes, J. Bateman – 6 starters

1^st – Far West Ridge Runner – PM – M. Wilkin (O/H)

2^nd – Highground Logo – SM – L. Steinshouer (H) C. Kunde (O)

3^rd – IB Second Hand – PF – T. Hansen (O/H)

Open Shooting Dog Derby

Judges: C. Juve, J. Bateman – 7 starters

1^st – Indian Head Strike – PF – J. Tappero (O/H)

2^nd – IB Second Hand – PF – T. Hansen (O/H)

3^rd – Indian Head Shivers – PF – J. Tappero (O/H)

October 14-16

Paul Brock Shooting Dog Classic

Host: Northern California BDC

Grounds: Thermalito Afterbay, Oroville, CA

Paul Brock Classic

Judges: V. LaChance & J. Rose – 24 Starters

1^st – IB Checkbook Annie – PF – T. Hansen

2^nd – Super Express Coco – PF – I. Gotzev/S. Twer

3^rd – Saddle Up Nonbelievers – PF – S. Kelly

Open All-Age

Judges: S. Kelly, J. Tappero – 13 starters

1^st – Tracer's Memory – PF – T. Hansen

2^nd – IB Checkbook Annie – PF – T. Hansen

3^rd – Game Changer – PF – T. Griffin

Open Derby (SD Stds.)

Judges: R. Fink, S. Kelly – 7 starters

1^st – Indian Head Shivers – PF – J. Tapprero

2^{nd –}Lindley's Rambler – PM – L. Lendrop

3^rd – Sand Creek Cajun – PF – C. Hjerpe

October 28-30

California Pheasant Championship

Host: Sacramento BDC

Grounds: Thermalito Afterbay, Oroville, CA

CH: Highground Jax Jabba – SM – C & K Kunde/L. Steinshouer

RU-CH: IB Checkbook Annie – PF – T. Hansen

Open Derby (AA standards)

1^st –Wells Fargo Bushwhacker – PM – P. Wells

2^nd – Sand Creek Holly – PF – C. Hjerpe

3^rd – IB Second Hand – PF – T. Hansen

November 5-6

Gold Dust Classic

Host: San Joaquin Valley ESC

Grounds: K Arrow Ranch, Jamestown, CA

Judges: Don Poole & John Tenant – 17 starters

1^st – Worry Be Gone – SM – T. Griffin

2^nd – Smak's Lemon Express – PM – G. Amarayan/ S, Twer

3^rd – Waygoing Hoot – PM – M. Stephens

Open Derby (Shooting Dog Stds.)

Judges: Karen Boyd & John Keel – 6 Starters

1^st – Truthiness - PM – T. Griffin

2^nd – Lindley's Rambler – PM – L. Lendrop

3^rd – Back In Black – SF – J. Gilbertson

November 17-20

Host: Oakdale BDC

Grounds: 7 Legends Ranch, Jamestown, CA

California Open AA Championship - 18 Starters

CH: Spectre Pete – PM – H. Anderson/R Robertson

RU-CH: Rikki's Rockin' Rick – SM – J Erickson/S. Twer

California Open SD Championship – 20 starters

CH: Rikki's Rockin' Rick – SM – J. Erickson/S. Twer

RU-CH: Rikki's Rockin' On – SF – H. Meyer/S. Twer

December 1- Completion

Host: Setter Springs BDC & Fresno BDC

Grounds: Setter Springs Ranch, Maricopa, CA

California Chukar Championship

Judges: E. Mauck & A. Mauck – 28 starters

CH – Rikki's Rockin' On – SM – J. Erickson/S. Twer

RU-CH – Rapidan – SM – M. McConnell/R. Robertson

Open Derby (AA standards)

Judges: B. Owens & G. Johnson – 6 starters

1^st – Back In Black – SF – J. Gilbertson/S. Twer

2^nd – Zorra – SF – H. Meyer/S. Twer

3^rd – Tekoa Mountain Justice – SM – E. Mauck

California Bird Dog Championship

Judges: R. Heaton & E. Mauck – 28 starters

CH – White Powder Grip – PM – E. Mayhew

RU-CH – Rapidan – SM – M. McConnell/R. Robertson

Open Shooting Dog

Judges: T. Erickson & K. Quarton – 7 starters

1^st – Stimulus Package – SF – T. Griffin

2^nd – Barbara's Investment – PM – R. Tenant/S. Twer

3^rd – KNine's Tuculota Chance – BM – Hennesy & Mayhew/ S. Twer

Open Walking Shooting Dog

Judges: B. LaVerne & E. Mayhew – 6 starters

1^st – Tekoa Mountain Atitude – SF – E. Mauck

2^nd – Misty's Golden Star – SF – J. Erickson/W. Meyer

3^rd – Wenaha High Ryder – SM – M. Spies

Open Derby ( All-Age Standards)

Judges: E. Mayhew & R. Heaton – 6 starters

1^st – Back In Black – SF – J. Gilbertson/S. Twer

2^nd – Tekoa Mountain Justice – SM – E. Mauck

3^rd – Zorra – SF – H. Meyer/S.Twer

December 16 -18

Hosts: Region 11 & West Valley BDC

Grounds: Moonlight Ranch, Valley Springs, CA

Reg. 11 Am. Shooting Dog Championship

Judges: S. Azevedo & C. Crum – 20 starters

CH – Saddle Up Nonbelievers – PF - S. Kelly

RU – CH – Worry Be Gone – SM – T. Griffin

Reg. 11 Am. Walking Shooting Dog Championship

Judges: T. Erickson & T, Griffin – 14 starters

CH – Rikki's Robkin' On – SF – H. Meyer

RU- CH – Super Duty – PM – J. Bateman

Reg. 11 Am. Shooting Dog Championship

Derby Classic

Judges: C. Crum & H. Meyer – 10 Starters

1^st – Deception's White Knight – PM – J. Gilbertson

2^nd – Truthiness – PM – T. Griffin

3^rd – Back In Black – SF – J. Gilbertson

January 7 - 8

Host: Fresno BDC & Oakdale BDC

Grounds: Little Panoche WLA, CA

Open Shooting Dog

Judges: T. Zygalinski & H. Meyer – 18 starters

1^st – Truthiness – PM – T. Griffin

2^nd – Affirm – SM – T. Griffin

3^rd – Smak's Lemon Express – PM – G. Amarayan/S. Twer

Open Walking Shooting Dog

Judges: S. Twer & W. Owen – 6 starters

1^st – Rikki's Rockin' On – SF – H. Meyer

2^nd – Wenaha High Ryder – SM – M. Spies

3^rd – Kalifornia Dreamin' – GSPF – L. Arestad

Open Derby (Shooting Dog Standards)

Judges: S. Twer & H. Meyer – 6 starters

1^st - Sand Creek Holly – PF – C. Hjerpe

2^nd – Zenyatta – SF – W. Owen

3^rd – Deception's R.E. - PM – J. Gilbertson

February 3-5

61^st Pete Cunningham Open Puppy Classic

Host: West Valley BDC

Grounds: Moonlight Ranch, Valley Springs, CA

Judges: R. Bader, J. Corbitt – 7 starters

Winner – Indian head Shivers – PF – J. Tappero

Runner-Up – Idle – P – S. Kelly

George Haney Challenge

Judges: J. Wolthuis, J. Keel – 18 starters

1^st – Stimulus Package – SF – T. Griffin

2^nd – Game Changer – PF – T. Griffin

3^rd – Saddle-Up Nonbelievers – PF – S. Kelly

Open Shooting Dog

Judges: J. Gilbertson, J. Rose – 16 starters

1^st – I B Second Hand Bride – PF – T. Hansen

2^nd – Indian Head Cabernet – PF– J. Tappero

3^rd – I B Dang – PM – T. Hansen

Open Shooting Dog Derby

Judges: J. Corbitt, K. Boyd - 8 starters

1^st – IB Second Hand Bride – PF – T. Hansen

2^nd – Indian Head Strike – PF – J. Tappero

3^rd – Deception's R. E. - PM – J. Gilbertson

February 24-26

Reg. 11 Am. AA Derby Classic

Companion Stakes

Host: Reg. 11 & Antelope Valley BDC

Grounds: Setter Springs Ranch, Maricopa, CA

Contacts: Tom Griffin - 831-722-2444

Bruce Hale – 951-371-3271

March 1-4

California Quail Championship

Jim Ingle Open Derby Classic

Host: Pacific Coast FTC

Grounds: 7 Legends Ranch, Jamestown, CA

Contact: Jeff Gilbertson - 209-366-3501

March 5-7

West Coast Open Shooting Dog Championship

Host: San Joaquin ESC

Grounds: 7 Legends Ranch, Jamestown, CA

Contact: Tom Griffin – 831-722-2444

March 24-25

Open and Amateur Stakes

Host: Setter Springs FTC

Grounds: Setter Springs Ranch, Maricopa, CA

Contact: Jerry Erickson – 714-838-1039

March 31- April 1

Open and Amateur Stakes

Host: San Joaquin Valley ESC

Grounds: Narbaitz Ranch, Little Panoche, CA

Contact: Mike Spies – 650-856-9060

April 20 to completion

Reg. 11 Am. AA Championship

Western Open SD Championship (begins April 23)

Western Open Derby Classic

Western Open AA Championship

Hosts: Region 11 & Bay Area BDC

Grounds: Red Rock Valley, Reno, NV

Contacts: Tom Griffin – 831-722-2444

Jared Tappero – 530-258-9222

e-mail: indianheadbirddogs@gmail.com

2011-2012 Annual Meeting - June 25th - be there!

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Please note and save the following date.
REGION 11’S ANNUAL MEETING will be held at

Barnwood Restaurant

338 East Main Street, Ripon, California

You will find it right off of Highway 99 at the Ripon exit.

June 25, 2011 - Starts at 9:30 AM

The meeting will follow the usual format. If anyone has a subject they would like included on the agenda, let me know and it will be added. There will be an ad in the upcoming Field announcing the meeting and new location.

All Region 11 club offices and members are invited. See you there!

Schedule and Results - 2010-2011 Trials

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Here is the schedule and results for the now completed 2010-2011 season.

August 6-8

Walnut Classic

Host: Oakdale BDC

Grounds: Stadler Ranch, Oakdale, CA

Walking Shooting Dog Derby (US Complete)

Judges, J. Reis/ N. Bailey

1st - Wells Fargo Tess - PF – P Wells

2nd - DW Cal Tex - PM – D Winters

3rd - Lostak's Liberty Bell - PF - J Lostak

Walking Shooting Dog (US Complete)

Judges, R. Tenant/N. Bailey

1st - Super Express Nash Begone - PF – J Wolthuis/C Wolthuis

2nd - Super Express Belle - PF - B Daviner

3rd - Sonny Orange Blossom - PM – J Reis

September 10-12

Host: Fat Toads BDC

Grounds: Mendota WLA, Mendota, CA

Open All- Age

Judges: T. Erickson, H. Meyer - 7 Starters

1st - Cherokee's Shady Lady - Vizsla F - J Searles

2nd - Elite Lady Hawk PF - I Gotsev/ S Twer

Open Derby (AA Standards)

Judges: T. Erickson, T. Griffin - 6 starters

1st - Super Express Hobo Girl - PF - J Wolthuis/ S Twer

2nd -

3rd - Erin's Rough River - PM - M Leadbetter/H Meyer

Open Derby (SD Standards)

Judges: T. Erickson, J. Searles - 4 starters

1st - Smak's Lemon Express - G Amarayan/ S Twer

September 17-19

Host: Sacramento BDC

Grounds: Thermalito Afterbay WLA, Oroville, CA

Open All-Age

Judges: J. Tappero. P. Wells - 16 Starters

1st - Worry Be Gone - SM - T Griffin

2nd - Tracer's Memory - PF - T Hansen

3rd - I. B. Boston - PF - T Hansen

Open Shooting Dog

Judges: R. Difuntorum, T. Hansen – 18 starters

1st – Wells Fargo Molly – PF – P Wells

2nd – Indian Head Cabernet – PF – J Tappero

3rd – Sand Creek Max – PM – C Hjerpe

Open Derby (All-Age Standards)

Judges: Dr. C Hjerpe, M Stephens - 10 Starters

1st - Gertrude - SF - T Erickson

2nd - Super Express Hobo Girl - PF - J Wolthuis

3rd - Ko Kane Double Dose - PM - C Juve/J Bateman

Open Derby (Shooting Dog Standards)

Judges - R. Difuntorum, R. Shuman - 6 Starters

1st – IB Checkbook Annie - PF - T Hansen

2nd - Indian Head Abilgale - PF - J Tappero

3rd - RJ Ten Starr - PM - R Bader

October 1-3

Paul Brock Open Shooting Dog Classic

Host: Northern California BDC

Grounds: Thermalito Afterbay WLA, Oroville, CA

Judges – J. Keel, R. Tenant

1st - Tracer's Memory - PF - T Hansen

2nd - Sand Creek Max- PM - C Hjerpe

3rd - IB Checkbook Annie - PF - T Hansen

Open All-Age

Judges - Ron Shuman, Paul Wells

1st - Tracer's Memory - PF - T Hansen

2nd - Affirm - SM - T Griffin

3rd - Withheld

Derby (Shooting Dog Standards)

Judges – R. Difuntorum, P. Wells

1st - IB Checkbook Annie - PF - T Hansen

2nd - Indian Head Abbigale - PF - J Tappero

3rd - IB Dang - PM - T Hansen

October 8-10

Host: Nevada BDC

Grounds: Red Rock Valley, Reno, NV

Open Walking Shooting Dog

Judges: P. Wells. M. Wilkin - 3 starters

1st - Indian Head Air Cargo - PF - J Tappero/J Tantardino

Open All-Age

Judges: L. Stienshouer, C. Juve - 6 Starters

1st - IB Checkbook Annie - PF - T Hansen

2nd - Saddle Up Nonbelievers - PF - S Kelly

3rd - Kelly's Talkin' Smak - PM - S Kelly

Open Shooting Dog

Judges: J Bateman, M Wilkin - 10 starters

1st - Kelly's Talkin' Smak - PM - S Kelly

2nd - IB Checkbook Annie - PF - T Hansen

3rd - Saddle Up Nonbelievers - PF - S Kelly

Open Derby (All-Age Standards)

Judges: J. Bateman, D. Steinshouer - 6 Starters

1st - Wells Fargo Tess - PF - P Wells

2nd - IB Checkbook Annie - PF - T Hansen

3rd - Funseeker's Blue Bayou - PM - N Bailey

Open Derby (Shooting Dog Standards)

Judges: J. Bateman, D. Steinshouer - 10 Starters

1st - Kelly's Whistlin' Dixie - PF - S Kelly

2nd- IB Dang - PF - T Hansen

3rd - IB Checkbook Annie - PF - T Hansen

Oct 14-17

Sutter Buttes Open All-Age Classic

Companion stakes

Host: Pacific Coast FTC

Contact: Jeff Gilbertson 209-366-3501

Grounds: Thermalito Afterbay WLA, Oroville, CA

October 29-31

California Pheasant Championship

Host: Sacramento BDC

Grounds: Thermalito Afterbay WLA, Oroville, CA

Judges: Vicky LaChance, Dr, Hal Meyer - 24 Starters

Champion - Kelly's Talk'n Smak - PM - S Kelly

RU-Champion - IB Checkbook Annie - PF - T Hansen

Open Derby

Judges: Rudy Difuntorum, Dr. Charlie Hjerpe - 9 Starters

1st - Super Express Hobo Girl - PF - M Leadbetter/S Twer

2nd - Waygoing Amy - PF - M Stephens

3rd - Gertrude - SF - H Meyer/S Twer

November 6-7

US Complete NW Region Walking SD Championship

Host: Santa Clara BDC

Grounds: K-Arrow Ranch, Jamestown, CA

Judges: Tom Griffin, Sheldon Twer - 6 Starters

Champion - Horizon's Brutus - SM - T Erickson

No Runner-up named

Gold Dust Open Shooting Dog Classic

Judges: J. Keel, B. Odom - 19 Starters

1st – Affirm – SM – T Griffin

2nd – Worry Be Gone – SM - T Griffin

3rd – Deception's Bugs - J Gilbertson

Open Derby (SD Stds.)

Judges: J. Gilbertson, J. Tappero - 7 Starters

1st – Orange Blossom Kool Express – PM – K Boyd, M Wiebe/S Twer

2nd – Waygoing Amy – PF – M Stephens

3rd – Lancelot's Mr. Lucky – PM – W Odom

November 12-14

Grounds: Moonlight Ranch, Valley Springs, CA

Region 11 Amateur Shooting Dog Derby Classic

Hosts: AFTCA Region 11; West Valley Bird Dog Club

Judges: J. Rose, T. Griffin

1st - Wells Fargo Tess - PF - P Wells

2nd - California Blue Chip - PM - R Bader

3rd - Waygoing Amy - PF - M Stephens

Host: West Valley BDC

Open All-Age

Judges: N. Bailey, J. Keel

1st - Super Express Protocol - J Wolthuis/S Twer

2nd - Watcha Want Cowboy - R Bader

3rd - Rikki's Rockin' Rik - J Erickson

Open Shooting Dog

Judges: R. Tennant, B. Odom

1st - Stimulus Package - SF - T Griffin

2nd - To the Point - SM - J Gilbertson

3rd - Goldie of Moonlight - PF - R Bader

Open Derby (All-Age standards)

Judges: J. Erickson, J. Rose

1st - Gertrude - SF - H Meyers/S Twer

2nd - Orange Blossom Kool Express - PM - K Boyd, M Wiebe/S Twer

3rd - No Doubt About it - PM - N Bailey

Open Walking Shooting Dog

Judges: R. Bader, M. Irwin

1st - Zeigend Superhund Gus - GSP M - K. Boyd

2nd - Lostak's K9 Jedi - PM - J Lostak

3rd - Elhew Dancing Daisy - PF - J Lostak

November 18-21

Host: Oakdale BDC

Grounds: Brooks Ranch, Jamestown, CA

California Open Shooting Dog Championship

Judges: S. Renfroe, B. Odom - 22 starters

CH - Stinson's Kickapoo - SM - B Wolthuis/ S Twer

RU-CH - Affirm - SM - Tom Griffin

California Open All-Age Championship

CH - Idaho's Clean Sweep - PM - ?/S. Twer

RU-CH - Riverton's Funseeker Scooter - M Coverdale/R Robertson

Open derby (All-Age Standards)

Judges - S. Renfroe, J. Keel

1st - Waygoing Amy - PF - M Stephens

2nd - Gertrude - SF - H Meyers/S Twer

3rd - Orange Blossom Kool Express - PF - K Boyd/S Twer

December 2-5

California Bird Dog Championship

Host: Fresno BDC

Grounds: Setter Springs Ranch, Maricopa, CA

Judges: B. Sullivan, J. Gilbertson – 30 starters

CH – Youngstown Thrill Seeker – PF – N Mason/R Robertson

RU-CH – Bust-N-Out – PM – J Hignite/R Robertson

Open Shooting Dog

Judges: E. Mayhew, B. Sullivan – 18 Starters

1st – Waygoing Hoot – PM - M Stephens

2nd – Waygoing Tizzy – PF – M Stephens

3rd – Bitter Creek Roxie – SF – W Owen

Open Derby (All-Age standards)

Judges: E. Mauck, W. Owen

1st – Gertrude – SF – H Meyer/S Twer

2nd – Tucalota's Ruby – PF – E Mayhew

3rd – K Nine Tucalota Chance – BF – E Mayhew

Open Derby (Shooting Dog Standards)

Judges – J Shultz, S. Johnson – 11 starters

1st – Barbara's Investment – S Twer

2nd – Erin's Rough River – M Leadbetter/S Twer

3rd – Tucalotta's Hullabaloo – E Mayhew

December 6-7

California Chukar Championship

Host: Setter Springs FTC

Grounds: Setter Springs Ranch

Judges: H. Meyer, C. Crum - 16 starters

CH -Sounding Creek Annie - PF - C Hjerpe

RU-CH - Tekoa Mountain Jettsun - SM - E Mauck

Open Derby – E. Mauck, W. Owen – 6 starters

1st – Horizon's Jetsetter – SF – T Erickson

2nd – Gertrude – SF – H Meyer/S Twer

3rd – Sand Creek Cody -PM – C Hjerpe

January 7-9

Region 11 Amateur Walking Shooting Dog Championship

Hosts: AFTCA Region 11, Oakdale Bird Dog Club

Contact: Tom Griffin 831-722-2444

Companion stakes

Host: Oakdale BDC

Contact: Jim Wolthuis 916-715-2626

Grounds: Little Panoche WLA, CA

January 21-23

Region 11 Amateur Shooting Dog Championship

Host: AFTCA Region 11, West Valley Bird Dog Club

Grounds: Moonlight Ranch, Valley Springs, CA

CH – Kelly's Talkin Smak – PM – Sean Kelly

RU-CH – Tracer's Memory – PF – Torben Hansen

Pete Cunningham Open Puppy Classic

Host: West Valley BDC

1st - California Blue Chip - Ron Bader

2nd - Cache Creek Bag the Bird – Mitchell Shuman/ Ron Shuman

Open All-Age Derby

1st – RJ Tenn Starr – Ron Bader

2nd – Checkbook Annie – PF – Torben Hansen

3rd – Midnight Ruby – John Keel

Postponed until further notice

Twer Open Walking Shooting Dog Classic

Ben Johnson Open All-Age Classic

Host: Santa Clara Valley BDC

Contact: Mike Spies 650-856-9060

February 19th CANCELLED due to weather

George Chance Amateur Shooting Dog Classic

No Companion Stakes will be run

Host: Fresno BDC

Contact: Hal Meyer 209-897-7245

Grounds: Searles Ranch Raymond, CA

February 18-20

Open and amateur stakes

Host: High Desert BDC

Contact: Cary Crum 559-732-8608

Grounds: Setter Springs Ranch, Maricopa, CA

February 25-27 -- Postponed until March 12-13

Region 11 Amateur All-Age Championship

Region 11 Amateur All-Age Derby Classic

Hosts: AFTCA Region 11 and Antelope Valley BDC

Contact: Tom Griffin 831-722-2444

Grounds: Setter Springs Ranch. Maricopa. CA

March 4-6

California Quail Championship

Host: Pacific Coast FTC

Grounds: Brooks Ranch, Jamestown, CA

Judges: Nard Bailey & Billy Odom – 17 starters

CH. - Worry Be Gone – SM – T.N. Griffin

RU CH – Vintage Crush – PM – A. M. Smith

Jim Ingle Open Derby Classic (1 hour)

Judges: Leif Lendrop & Ed Mayhew – 9 starters

1st – Cache Creek Most Wanted – PF – R. Shuman

2nd – Horizon's Jetsetter – SF – T. Erickson

3rd - Spanish Corral Sunrise Kid - BM – B. Gower

March 7-10

West Coast Open Shooting Dog Championship

Host: San Joaquin Valley English Setter Club

Grounds: Brooks Ranch, Jamestown, CA

Judges - Hal Meyer & Mike Wilkin - 16 starters

CH. - Affirm - SM - Tom Griffin, Owner/Handler

RU-CH - Super Express Coco - PF - Sheldon Twer, Handler

March 8-9

Amateur Shooting Dog

Host: San Joaquin Valley English Setter Club

Grounds: Brooks Ranch, Jamestown, CA

Judges – Ed Mayhew & Leif Lendrop – 16 starters

1^st – Stimulus Package – SF – T. Griffin

2^nd – Sonny Orange Blossom – PM – J. Reis/S. Twer

3^rd – Game Changer – PF – T. Griffin

March 12–13

Region 11 Amateur AA Championship

Host: AFTCA Region 11 (assisted by Antelope Valley BDC)

Grounds: Setter Springs Ranch, Maricopa, CA

Judges – Bill Gibbons & Tom White - 22 starters

CH – Judge Roy Bean – PM – Mike Wilkin

RU-CH – Worry Be Gone – SM – Tom Griffin

Region 11 Amateur Derby Classic

Host: AFTCA Region 11 (assisted by Antelope Valley BDC)

Grounds: Setter Springs Ranch, Maricopa, CA

Judges – Bruce Hale & Tom White – 9 starters

1^st – Deebone Dixie – PF – D. Nix

2^nd – Truthiness – PM – T. Griffin

3^rd – Midnight Ruby – PF – J. Keel

March 26

Open and amateur stakes

Host: Setter Springs FTC

Grounds: Setter Springs Ranch, Maricopa, CA

Open Shooting Dog

Judges – Hal Meyer & Mike Spies – 6 starters

1st- Bitter Creek Roxy – SF – W. Owen

2^nd – Horizon's Brutus – SM – T. Erickson

3^rd – Horizon's Miss Jenny – SF – T. Erickson

Open Derby (SD Stds.)

Judges – Hal Meyer & Terry Erickson – 6 starters

1^st – Autumn Memory Native – PM – D. Riviera

2^nd – Rikki's Rockin' Richchet – SF - W. Owen

3^rd – Wenaha Code Red – SM – M. Spies

Open Derby

Judges – Terry Erickson & Mike Spies – 4 starters

1^st – Rikki's Rockin' Johnny – J. Erickson

April 15- 16

Nat'l Amateur Chukar Shooting Dog Championship

Grounds: Red Rock Valley, Reno, NV

Host: AFTCA Region 11

Judges: Sheldon Twer & Jerry Walton – 31 starters

CH – Worry Be Gone – SM - Tom Griffin

RU-CH – Tucalotta Ruby – PF – Ed Mayhew

April 18-19

Western Open All-Age Championship

Host: Bay Area Bird Dog Club

Grounds: Red Rock Valley, Reno, NV

Judges: Ron Shuman & Craig Thompson – 20 starters

CH – Highground Jax Jabba – SM – Kunde/L. Steinshouer

RU-CH – Silverado's Blew Bi You - PM – Glen Johnson O/H

April 21

Western Open Shooting Dog Championship

Host: Bay Area Bird Dog Club

Grounds: Red Rock Valley, Reno, NV

Judges: Sean Kelly & Craig Thompson – 19 starters

CH – Indian Head Cabernet – PF – Jared Tappero

RU-CH – Wells Fargo Molly – PF – Paul Wells

April 20

Western Open Derby Classic

Host: Bay Area Bird Dog Club

Grounds: Red Rock Valley, Reno, NV

Judges: Glen Johnson & Jarry Walton – 16 starters

1^st – Barbara's Investment – PM – R. Tenant/S. Twer

2^nd – Skydancer Dancing Bull - SM – D. Lutynski/ T. Gelhaus

3^rd – Sand Creek Holly – PF – C. A. Hjerpe

Minutes of the 2010-2011 Annual Meeting

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Minutes Region 11 Annual Meeting 2010- 2011 Season

Saturday, June 19, 2010 / 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Hotel de Oro / Santa Nella, CA

Meeting Called To Order by President John Keel... Click below to read complete minutes of the meeting.

Roll Call of Clubs:

Present:

Pacific Coast Field Trial Club
Sacramento Bird Dog Club
Bay Area Bird Dog Club
Fresno Bird Dog Club
San Joaquin Valley English Setter Club
Oakdale Bird Dog Club
Santa Clara Valley Bird Dog Club
Northern California Bird Dog Club
Fat Toads Unlimited Field Trial Club
Antelope Valley Bird Dog Club
West Valley Bird Dog Club
Setter Springs Field Trial Club
Nevada Bird Dog Club

Not Present:

High Desert Brittany Club

2010 Dues paid by all club except for High Desert Brittany Club. Follow up will occur.

2009 Annual Meeting Minutes were approved by voice vote.

President’s Report – John Keel:

President Keel expressed satisfaction with the Region’s activities over the past year. He felt the number of entries for the Region, particularly some of the Region championships, were down somewhat. He noted that the Region did not suffer financially this year because of the willingness of many individuals who judged the Region championships without charging for their expenses, and the many other individuals who volunteered in a variety of ways and who did not request reimbursement for their contributions.

John Keel thanked and complimented Mike Spies for his work on a Region 11 website. John demonstrated the site (http://aftca-region-11.blogspot.com) from his laptop computer. Mike agreed to continue to add additional information as it was provided to him.

Sec./Treas. Report – Tom Griffin:

The Region’s checking account balances totalled $16,407.11 as of June 19, 2010, with all expenses, including the annual meeting expenses, having been paid. This represented an improvement in the cash position of the Region on June 14, 2009 in the amount of $1,819.86.

The Region’s income for the 09-10 fiscal year was $11, 566.19, and expenses were $10,054.71, resulting in a net income of $1,511.48. Tom commented this was possible only because of the generosity of the many people who judged, reported, and otherwise helped out, who did not request reimbursement. He noted it was unclear as to whether the Region could continue to find satisfactory local judges to keep expenses down.

Tom noted the food costs for the Region trials were not exact, in that the Region was able to utilize provisions purchased for the Shooting Dog Championship for both the Walking Shooting Dog and All Age Championships. The AAA and WDS trials each allocated $120 for food costs, which probably overstated the actual expense.

Tom noted that the Region’s only source of income is the club dues of $100, the per-dog assessment, which last year was lowered to $3 for stakes under one hour and $5 for championships, and the entry fees for the amateur championships and the two derby classics. A review of the per-dog assessment shows that Oakdale and the Hal Meyer/Jerry Erickson group of clubs hosting of multiple non-championship events were important not only to the Region’s finances, but also very important in encouraging participation, developing dogs, and promoting the sport.

Further issues regarding entry fees for Region trials was deferred to new business.

It was moved to accept the Secretary/Treasurer report as written and presented, and the motion passed by voice vote.

Trustee’s Report---Torben Hansen:

The AFTCA Trustee’s meeting was held in Valdosta, George, on June 4, 2010. Janice Gregory was selected as the new AFTCA Secretary to replace the retiring Linda Hunt. She is supposed to start in January 2011, but Linda Hunt will travel with her for the balance of the field trial season.

There has been some change in AFTCA sponsors. Purina is on board for another year, but may be pulling back the level of its support. There is some question as to whether Pro Bass will continue as a sponsor. If they do not, there will be an effort to enlist support from Cabelas. Wild Life Materials has dropped its sponsorship, but it either is, or is likely, to be replaced by Garman.

The Twentieth Century Fund:

Torben noted there were no applications to The Twentieth Century Fund from Region 11. Tom handed out applications for the Twentieth Century Fund and explained that a club or individual’s request for a grant has to be consistent with the nonprofit status of the AFTCA and the Twentieth Century Fund. Grants have to be phrased in such a way that it does not appear that will result in increased property value for the land owner. Instead, grant requests should be phrased in the nature of improving habitat or encouraging knowledge and participation in the activity of field trialing.

Torben stated that although AFTCA was financially strong, they typically lose money on the national events and thus were considering a national per-dog assessment to cover these expenses. Although no vote was taken, it was apparent from the discussion that Region 11 member clubs would not support such a development.

Other Business:

Revenue Discussion:

Debate was had as to whether the existing fee for Region 11 championships and derbies resulted in fewer entries versus how the Region could continue to have sufficient reserves if entry fees were lowered, given the fact that for the past several years the Region’s savings steadily declined from approximately $24,000 to a low of approximately $14,000 in June ‘09. The upshot of the discussion was to lower entry fees, even at the risk of suffering a financial loss in the coming year. Jan Corbett moved that the ASD and AAA championship fees be set at $100, to derbies at $50, and the WSD championship at $80. Sheldon Twer seconded the motion and the motion passed on the roll call vote, eleven in favor, three opposed, and one abstaining. A follow up motion that entries fees for the championships be set at $125 with derbies at $50 failed to get a second.

Given the reduction in entry fees, it was suggested that the gift certificates which have been given to the winners and runners up as awards be discontinued, and that the winners receive a plaque, preferably one in which a photograph can be placed. The ensuing discussion appeared to support the idea. This was presented as a motion, which passed on a voice vote.

US Complete Events:

Mike Spies indicated that the Region would be entitled to another US Complete Championship this year, and expressed his appreciation to those clubs holding USC Walking Shooting Dog Stakes. There was a discussion of the fact that when such stakes are held the sponsor club must submit a per-dog assessment to both Region 11 and US Complete Organization. Jim Wolthuis brought up the importance of consistent bird planning in the foot handling trials.

Oregon Shooting Dog Schedule:

Jeff Gilbertson noted he received several communications from Todd Schaaf regarding advancing the start date of trials held at Brooks Ranch in the spring (California Quail Championship, San Joaquin Shooting Dog Championship, and typically a Region 11 championship) to reduce the conflict between the end of the trials and the Oregon championships. Jeff explained that due to the timing of the National and the number of days it takes to run these events it was not possible to start his trial a week early. The consensus was that to the extent we can accommodate the Oregon club, we should. To the extent we cannot, we cannot. Jeff Gilbertson concluded the discussion noting that the requested start date of February 28^th was simply not feasible.

Drawings:

Torben Hansen shared his communications with Bernie Matthys regarding the withholding of a derby placement because the dog whose placement was ultimately withheld had mistakenly been left out of the initial drawing and was added to the final brace after the drawing had been concluded when Torben recognized the situation. The upshot of the discussion was that once the drawing was over there can be no change in the running order or any addition of dogs without running the risk that the results will be challenged.

Hal’s Issues:

Jan Corbett introduced correspondence from Dr. Meyers, who could not be present at the meeting, dealing with perennial issues of promptly getting the information necessary for the essential data forms on the winners to the field trial secretary, running overage derbies, and what we need to be doing as individuals and as clubs to increase participation. Trialers were encouraged to have copies of the registration information on their dogs in their vehicles so that in the event their dog is placed they can simply leave a registration certificate with the field trial secretary. A sheet was handed out showing how the cutoff dates for derbies born before January 1^st versus after January 1^st are calculated. Lastly, there was a suggestion that if those with more experience were a little less critical and dismissive of newcomers and their dogs and a little more open and encouraging, it could only help. It was also recognized that although the support for walking stakes has not been as successful as hoped in bringing in new people, it is still an important way for a wider variety of pointing dog enthusiasts to participate.

Jerry Erickson discussed training on the grounds prior to trial and roading on the grounds during the trial. The upshot of this discussion was that it was up to the field trial committee to make a decision on whether roading is to be permitted, and then make sure all the participants are aware of that decision. There seemed to be no dispute that roading from a four-wheeler on the dirt roads adjoining a field trial venue was not a problem.

2009-2010 SEASON AWARDS:

Sportsman of the Year was awarded to Lynn Stinson in recognition of his long time support of professional trainers, his success with his dogs, and most significantly, the development of Moonlight Ranch. Dr. Hjerpe set forth the history of Lynn’s successes and multiple contributions. It was noted that in a time when it is becoming increasingly difficult to find suitable venues for horseback field trial stakes, Lynn Stinson’s generosity and vision in creating a destination field trial facility was an extraordinary gift to the West Coast Field Trial community. It was acknowledged by all present that this award could not begin to acknowledge the extent of Lynn’s contributions.

High-Point Awards:

High-Point All Age Dog of the Year

Owner/Handler: Sean Kelly

Kelly’s Talk’N Smak

High-Point All Age Derby Dog of the Year

Owner/Handler: Paul Wells

WELLS FARGO FIRST DUDE

Charlie Hjerpe noted that the summary of stakes for All Age Derby Dog of the Year neglected to include the Region 11 Derby Stake held at Moonlight Ranch. The winning dog was Nard Bailey’s No Doubt About It. Second was Charlie Hjerpe’s Sand Creek Max, and third was Bill Owens’ Bronco Springs Trouble. It was agreed that Mike Spies would add that trial to his list of trials for the year, so that the Region’s records would be complete. It was further noted that the addition of the points from this trial did not change the top three placements in this category.

High-Point Shooting Dog of the Year

Owner/Handler: Sean Kelly

Saddle Up Non-Believers

Sean was effusive in his praise and appreciation to his family, particularly his mother and daughter’s role in his continuing success in the field trial arena.

High-Point Shooting Dog Derby Dog of the Year

Owner/ Handler: Paul Wells

WELLS FARGO MOLLIE

Paul was rightfully proud of his two successful derbies and indicated he looked forward to bigger accomplishments with these two in the future.

High-Point Walking Shooting Dog of the Year

Owner/Handler: Ron Shuman

CASH CREEK BULLY

Selection of Trial Dates:

Trial dates were selected in the usual fashion.

Antelope Valley requested and was awarded Region 1l’s Amateur All Age Championship and the Amateur All Age Derby Classic to be held together at Sutter Spring Ranch.

The Pacific Coast Club and West Valley each put in a bid for the Amateur Shooting Dog Championship. A vote was taken to determine the venue, which ended up with West Valley hosting the Shooting Dog Championship at the Moonlight Ranch.

The Oakdale Club agreed to host the Walking Shooting Dog Championship at Little Panoche.

The Bay Area Bird Dog Club took on responsibility for the National Amateur Chucker Shooting Dog Championship in Reno to be held prior to their usual Western Open Championships.

Mike Spies noted he would post the schedule on the Region 11 website once a final schedule had been confirmed and prepared.

After the dates had been selected there was a brief discussion regarding allocating funds for the improvements of the access to Moonlight Ranch. Charlie Hjerpe described the problem and offered a suggestion as to what it would take to correct the problem. There was concern expressed that assuming Ron Bader or Lynn Stinson would make the necessary investments of money and time to solve the problem showed a lack of appreciation for their work and accomplishments to date. There was a suggestion that Region 11 offer to donate funds to undertake this work. Torben Hansen responded that given the Region’s financial circumstances it would be preferable to have individual clubs and/or members donate money for those improvements. Several individuals expressed support for this idea and their willingness to make a financial contribution.

Nomination of Officers:

John Keel and Jim Rose accepted nomination to continue as President and Vice President.

Tom Griffin asked if anyone would be willing to take over as Secretary/Treasurer of the Region for the 2010-2011 season. No one stepped forward and Tom agreed to accept nomination for one more year, but indicated he would be disinclined to serve for the 2011-2012 season.

Nominations were closed and the members voted unanimously for the nominees.

Region 11-AFTCA 2010-2011 Officers

President: John Keel

Vice President: Jim Rose

Sec./Treas: Tom Griffin

Trustee:: Torben Hansen

Meeting adjourned

Region 11 Dog of the Year - Updated Standings

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The Region 11 Dog of the Year points have been tabulated based on the essential data forms from each stake held this past season. After a decision by the Region's leadership to allow two additional dogs, here are the top five dogs in each category...

All-Age Dog of the Year
1. Kelly's Talkin' Smak - Sean Kelly - 423 points
2. Idaho's Clean Sweep - Steve Jones/S Twer - 322 points
3. Saddle Up Nonbelievers - Sean Kelly - 294 points
4. Highground Jax Jabba - C. Kunde/ L. Steinhouer - 176 points
5. Sounding Creek Annie - Charlie Hjerpe - 156 points

Shooting Dog of the Year
1. Saddle Up Nonbelievers - Sean Kelly - 348 points
2. Kelly's Talkin' Smak - Sean Kelly - 264 points
3. I B Boston - Torben Hansen - 255 points
4. Super Express Coco - Ivaylo Gotsev/Twer - 144 points
5. Stinson's Kickapoo - Hal Meyer/Twer - 138 points

Walking Shooting Dog of the Year
1. Cache Creek Bully - Ron Shuman - 78 points
2. Super Express Nash Begone - Jim & Cami Wolthuis - 63 points
3. Super Express Belle - Bernie Daviner - 52 points
4. Outrage's Ruby Jo - Gary Rovarin0 - 50 points
5. Stimulus Package - Tom Griffin - 48 points

All-Age Derby of the Year
1. Wells Fargo Mollie - Paul Wells - 174 points
2. Paiute Pete - Gene Drake - 93 points
3. Game Changer - Tom Griffin - 34 points
4. Red Rock Freedom - Doug Steinhouer - 28 points
5. I B Miss Merika - Torben Hansen - 26 points

Shooting Dog Derby of the Year
1. Wells Fargo First Dude - Paul Wells - 120 points
2. Wells Fargo Mollie - Paul Wells - 45 points
3. Red Rock Freedom - Doug Steinhouer - 36 points
4. I B Miss Merika - Torben Hansen - 34 points
5. Horizon's Jetsetter - Terry Erickson - 30 points

Dog of the Year points calculation - Only dogs owned by region 11 club members and run in stakes hosted by Region 11 clubs were counted. Wins or dogs owned by people NOT in a Region 11 club were not included.
Points for 30 minute stakes were based on 3 pnts for 1st place, 2 pnts fo r2nd place and 1 pnt for third place - multiplied by the number of starter in the stake.
Points for 60 minute stakes were based on 6 pnts for 1st place, 4 pnts for 2nd place and 2 pnts for third place - multiplied by the number of starter in the stake.
Cumulative points for each dog were then totaled and the DOY placements in each category determined by the total number of points for stakes in that category.

Region 11 Annual Meeting Scheduled

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The AFTCA Region 11 2010 annual meeting will be held Saturday, June 19 at the Ramada Inn Mission del Oro (in the Pacheco Room). Address is 13070 S. Highway 33, Santa Nella, CA

Business meeting begins at 9:00 AM followed by awards and drawing for next season's trial dates. Lunch will be served.

Fo additional information call Tom Griffin, Secretary/Treasurer at 831-722-3185 or 831-840-4201.