Fast CAT “Try It”, Picnic, and Meeting, May 29
When is a Beardie a Fast CAT?
Interesting question. Learn the answer on May 29, 2021!
FAST CAT® – which stands for Coursing Ability Test – is a timed 100-yard dash where dogs run one at a time, chasing a lure. It’s over before you know it — and it’s nothing short of awe-inspiring to watch your dog run at top speed, ears back, eyes focused, legs strong.
The National Capital Bearded Collie Club is sponsoring a “TRY IT” Fast CAT event at Hog Dog Productions, Millersville, MD on Saturday, May 29, 2021. Starting at 10 a.m., we will have instruction in introducing our dogs to the lure and our handlers to the sport. Dogs will be provided at least two runs, with a third available, time permitting. This is a non-competitive event, providing experience to dog and handler teams. The field is fully fenced and will provide a safe but exciting opportunity for all. The two runs will cost $12. If time is available for a third try, there will be an additional $5 fee payable at the event.
Following the Fast CAT opportunity, members may enjoy a group picnic (bring your hampers and pop-up tents) and participate in the May General Membership meeting of the NCBCC. The meeting is estimated to begin at 12:30.
How to Enter
The Fast CAT “TRY IT” will be open to all breeds, but with priority given to Bearded Collies through May 17, 2021. The popularity of the sport has been incredible and this event will fill quickly, so please email your entries by May 22 to Lucy Campbell at Briarpatch.beardies@gmail.com.
Entry fees of $12.00 per dog may be remitted to the Club’s paypal account at ncbccpaypal@gmail.com.
No entry form is required, just an email providing your name and email address and the name/call name of the dog(s) you’d like to enter. How simple!
Direct your questions to Lucy Campbell, at the email above or call 443-212- 5134.
NCBCC Specialty Updates
The weather forecast for our specialty day looks pretty good so far!! Looking forward to seeing everyone next week.
A few reminders (for those who only glance at the Judging Program):
- We’re outdoors this year as the Cow Palace is being used as a vaccination center. If you’ve joined us before, DON’T enter thru the north gate as in the past. Exhibitors, workers, and volunteers will enter through the South Gate
- The site is NOT AVAILABLE until after 3 on Thursday. (They say that every year. Every year our people come earlier. Every year we get a little yelled at. Please comply. We have a later start on Friday than usual. Don’t rush it)
- There are no public grooming tents and no electric. The guidance from the committee is to bring your own pop up tent and come prepared to work out of your car. (This was in all caps – so I think they’re serious). They also stressed… No gasoline or diesel generators are permitted inside any building or within 100 feet of any tent in which this dog show is conducted
- On the bright side, there’s no exhibitor parking fee on Friday and we have amazing prizes to win and simply the best toys for all our puppy and veteran sweepstakes participants
You can read more here: http://pdf.infodog.com/jps/088/jpg088.pdf
ALSO – don’t forget our fundraising!! Our show is a bit smaller this year and we appreciate all your support raising funds to offset the cost of hosting. We still have 17 tickets on the Dyson hair dryer, and 21 on the Impact crate. We’ll draw as soon as they’re all sold. It’s open to anyone, any breed.
http://www.ncbcc.net/calendar/ncbcc-specialty/ncbcc-specialty-fundraising/
NCBCC Specialty Fundraiser!!
NCBCC Specialty Fundraising!
Listen up! We have four fantastic fundraisers going on between right now and the day of our Specialty: Friday, April 23, 2021.
You could win an Impact Crate, a Dyson Supersonic dryer, a Flying One dryer, or a SimpleGroom grooming table — and the best part is, you can choose the size and color and have it shipped right to your doorstep!
All the details are at the NCBCC Fundraising page. All the tickets are in limited supply, so hurry up and get yours now!
Closing Date for the NCBCC Specialty is April 7!
April 7 is also the last day to pre-order boxed lunches.
For all the details about the Specialty, the premium list, and everything else, go here.
April 2021 Specialty!
NCBCC Agility Trials, October 29-31, 2020
They’re on! Our Agility Trials are taking place at the end of October at a new venue: The Carroll Indoor Sports Center in Westminster, MD. We’ll be running one ring, indoors on turf.
In the meantime, it’s never too early to volunteer. Agility trials need many hands to be successful, but most of the jobs are simple and don’t require any training. Questions? Ask Linda.
Watch this page for the premium list and other information!
Nosework Workshop — New Date!
Our Nosework Workshop has a new date! It now takes place on Saturday, February 27, 2021 from 1:30-3:30 PM (approximately). Tentative Snow Date: Sunday, February 28.
We do have additional openings for Beardies and non-Beardies due to cancellation — so if you were thinking of entering, do it now!
All you need to know is here: http://www.ncbcc.net/calendar/introduction-to-nosework/
Nosework Workshop Postponed
Due to the (non-COVID) illness of the instructor, this event has been postponed.
Please contact Lynne Corn at brynacap@verizon.net if you want to keep your spot in the workshop on its future date, or if you’d like a refund of your entry fee.
Nosework Workshop Update
Our January 30 Nosework Workshop is filling up fast! Entries are now open to all breeds (not just Beardies)
For more information and to sign up, go to the Nosework Workshop page.