Retrieving Trial – 25 September 16

The club’s final event for the year, apart from the traditional Christmas breakup in November, was a retrieving trial at Serpentine. Excellent entries and good sportsmanship on the day, combined with some great dog work, marked the event.

Boggy conditions following recent heavy rains had some exciting moments with some cars being towed out of sticky situations, much to the amusement of our Queensland visitors.

Placegetters

Test – Judge: Bill Allen

1. Shane Emond’s SAMIRYA SLIM JIM (Labrador) – Slim - 154 pts

Encouragement: Rebecca Donnet NAMBEAPARK IN DA BACK (Wei) - Levi           

Intermediate – Judge: David Blacker

1. Jamie Stellini’s CHARLEY (Labrador) – 160 pts

2. Nick Guida’s RIPRAP ROXY (Pointer) – Marley – 154 pts

3. Wayne Phelps’ WINDKAEL AUSTRALIS (Brittany) – Boss - 142 pts

Encouragement: Richard Chan JAZZ     Wei/Lab

Advanced – Judge: Andrew Yeomans

1. Stephen Luck’s FINEPOINT HI FLEX  (GSP) - Meg – 160 pts

2.  Nick Guida’s RIPRAP ROXY (Pointer) - Marley – 145 pts

3. David Heyes’ CONINGSBURGH JEMMA (Labrador) - Pippa – 140 pts

Please click here for more photos from the day.

Training Day – Sunday 18th September 2016

The next WGAA training day is Sunday 18th September.

The address of the training venue is:
Emu Creek Bridge
Konagaderra Rd, Clarkfield.

Head North West on the C743 through Bulla. Turn North onto the Melbourne-Lancefield Rd. Travel 13km then turn right onto Konagaderra Rd and it's about 1km along that road.

As usual, kick off is at 9am with a BBQ at midday.

Anyone with a gundog is welcome. We cater for beginners, puppies and experienced handlers.

Any queries please contact Kevin Phelps - 0407091221

Hope everyone enjoys the day!

Retrieving Trial 25 September 2016

WGAA is conducting a retrieving trial on Sunday 25^th September for Test (Beginners), Intermediate & Advanced stakes.

The trial will take place in the Serpentine area.

The judges are Andrew Yeomans (Advanced), David Blacker (Intermediate) & Bill Allen (Test)
The entry fee is $20 per dog each stake and entries close on Friday 9 September.

For more details, entry form & map, please contact the trial manager, Sam Heyes 0418 512 780

Retrieving Trial 21 August 2016 – Results

The trial was held in the Murchison area. A last minute change of location was needed due to flooded conditions at the site – thank goodness for Facebook and text messaging which helped everyone get to the new site with a minimum of fuss.

Good fellowship and equally good dog work were hallmarks of the day.

A big thank you to the judges Byron Kendall and Andrew Yeomans.

Placegetters

Intermediate (17 entries):

1.       Barry Oliver’s RIPRAP REBEL (Pointer) – Kio – 149 points

2.      Luke Warner’s CODY (True to type GSP) – 145 points

3.      Luc Tomasino’s BEEREEGAN WHERE EAGLES DARE (Lab) – Chief – 143 points

Advanced (9 entries):

1.       Sam Heyes’ CONINGSBURGH TASHA GIRL (Lab) – Nellie – 103 points

2.      Henry Foster’s FT CH (CS) FT CH RIPRAP MARKSMAN NFTW (CS) CD (Pointer) – Riley – 99 points

3.      Stephen Luck’s FINEPOINT HI FLEX (GSP) – Meg – 92 points

Please click HERE and wait for the slideshow to load to see more photos from the day.

Training Day - Sunday 17th July 2016

This month's WGAA training day is  Sunday 17th July.

The address of the training venue is:
Emu Creek Bridge
Konagaderra Rd, Clarkfield.

Head North West on the C743 through Bulla. Turn North onto the Melbourne-Lancefield Rd. Travel 13km then turn right onto Konagaderra Rd and it's about 1km along that road.

As usual, kick off is at 9am with a BBQ at midday.

Anyone with a gundog is welcome. We cater for beginners, puppies and experienced handlers.

Any queries please contact Kevin Phelps - 0407091221

Hope everyone enjoys the day!

WGAA Gundog Demo at the Sydney Shot Expo

The SSAA Sydney Shot Expo extravaganza held on the last weekend in June was a huge success with record crowds attending.

The WGAA demo team, Kevin & Aussie, Steve & Meg, Shane & Slim, Wayne & Boss, Sam & Tasha & Nellie, Barry & Kio, ably supported by ‘props assistants’ Jason & Kathy performed demos over the 2 days to large and highly appreciative crowds.

Checkout our Facebook page for footage of some of the show.

For more photos click here and wait for the slideshow to load.

Retrieving Trial 21 August 2016

WGAA is conducting a retrieving trial on Sunday 21^st August for Intermediate & Advanced stakes.

The trial will take place in the Murchison area.

The judges are Byron Kendall & Andrew Yeomans
The entry fee is $20 per dog each stake and entries close on Friday 5 August.

This event will be in place of the August monthly training day.

For more details and entry forms please contact the trial manager, Sam Heyes 0418 512 780