Thursday, 25 September 2008
Sporting Spaniel WGAA trial - NSW
For a report and pics from this trial visit the following link http://sportingspanielnsw.shutterfly.com
Training Day pics 21.9.08
End of the session
WGAA FIELD ASSESSMENT DAY 31.8.08
On what was a fairly cold, wet day, 12 dogs faced up to WGAA’s level 1 Field Assessment. A field run on a planted bird, a land run retrieve and water retrieve had to be completed. Although only at level 1, the tasks required were testing enough for the dogs. In the field run dog had to cover the ground well, complete a recall and a stay at distance when instructed, point or “flush” (for flushing breeds) the bird and be reasonably steady to the flush and shot. The land run was a sighted retrieve on a “rabbit” (on this occasion up hill) and the water retrieve was a sighted retrieve on a “duck” thrown into running water. The water was both cold and running reasonably hard. Some handlers elected not to ask their dogs to complete the water retrieve.
On what was a fairly cold, wet day, 12 dogs faced up to WGAA’s level 1 Field Assessment. A field run on a planted bird, a land run retrieve and water retrieve had to be completed. Although only at level 1, the tasks required were testing enough for the dogs. In the field run dog had to cover the ground well, complete a recall and a stay at distance when instructed, point or “flush” (for flushing breeds) the bird and be reasonably steady to the flush and shot. The land run was a sighted retrieve on a “rabbit” (on this occasion up hill) and the water retrieve was a sighted retrieve on a “duck” thrown into running water. The water was both cold and running reasonably hard. Some handlers elected not to ask their dogs to complete the water retrieve.
Buck goes through the cold water
Angie lining things up
Abed checking that everything is ready.
So too is Dean
Tuesday, 5 August 2008
Next Training Day
The next WGAA (Vic) training day is Sunday 19th October 2008. Tullidge Rd Reserve, MELTON. Starting time 9am. All gundog breeds. For further details ring Graham Hayes 97437402. Training is provided free of charge. BBQ lunch & drinks available at a nominal cost.
Wednesday, 9 July 2008
Beretta raffle
The 2008 Beretta Raffle is on now! For your chance to win click on https://secure.giga-sj-001.net/eps/raffle/ssaavic/enter.php
or visit http://www.ssaavic.com.au/
1st Prize: $4,000 Beretta Australia Shopping Spree Retail Value $4,000 You will be able to choose from a wide range of Beretta Australia products. Proudly Supported by Beretta Australia.
2nd Prize: Holiday Package. Retail Value $2,000
3rd Prize: Home entertainment Package. Retail Value: $1,000
Tickets are only $5 each and can be purchased on-line via the SSAA (Vic) website or by calling the State office on (03)8892-2777.
Don't wait any longer! Buy your tickets NOW!
SSAA (Vic)
Ph. (03) 8892 2777
F. (03) 8892 2700
or visit http://www.ssaavic.com.au/
1st Prize: $4,000 Beretta Australia Shopping Spree Retail Value $4,000 You will be able to choose from a wide range of Beretta Australia products. Proudly Supported by Beretta Australia.
2nd Prize: Holiday Package. Retail Value $2,000
3rd Prize: Home entertainment Package. Retail Value: $1,000
Tickets are only $5 each and can be purchased on-line via the SSAA (Vic) website or by calling the State office on (03)8892-2777.
Don't wait any longer! Buy your tickets NOW!
SSAA (Vic)
Ph. (03) 8892 2777
F. (03) 8892 2700
Tuesday, 8 July 2008
Forthcoming events
Over the next few months WGAA will be fairly active with the following events:
- 20/7/08 Training day - Melton
- 17/8/08 Training day - Melton
- 23/8/08 Celebration dinner, Royal Mail Hotel, 519 Spencer St West Melbourne. 7pm.
- 31/8/08 Field Assessment Day - Daylesford
- 21/9/08 Training day - Melton
- 19/10/08 Training day - Melton
- 24/10 - 29/10/08 Rick Smith Foundation Seminar - Balliang East
- 16/11/08 Training day - Melton
- 21/11/08 AGM williamstown RSL
10 Year Celebration dinner
As mentioned in the last WGAA News, WGAA (Vic) is celebrating its 10th birthday. In that time we have helped train hundreds of dogs and conducted events too numerous to mention. To mark the occasion we are organising a celebration dinner on Saturday 23rd August at the Royal Mail Hotel, 519 Spencer St West Melbourne, commencing at 7 pm. (Plenty of parking available.) All WGAA members, past & present, are invited to attend. Guests can choose from the set menu at $30 per head. This includes a main meal with a choice of either entree or sweets, and a glass of wine. Details of the menu will be published in the July-August WGAA News.
Come along and join us for a night of celebration and good company. Those members who have maintained continual membership for our first 10 years will be presented with a lapel badge to mark the occasion.
Contact Lyn Foster hlfoster@netspace.net.au or phone 95095245 to confirm your attendance.
Come along and join us for a night of celebration and good company. Those members who have maintained continual membership for our first 10 years will be presented with a lapel badge to mark the occasion.
Contact Lyn Foster hlfoster@netspace.net.au or phone 95095245 to confirm your attendance.
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