Update on the July 2012 USDAA Judging Clinic

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The minimum number of participants for the July 19-22, 2012 USDAA Judging Clinic hosted by Mid-Atlantic MADness has been met so this clinic is definitely a go.

Hotel and other information is posted here.

Important closing dates to know are:  Monday, June 18th is the last day to reserve a room in the host hotel under the group block and rates.  Tuesday, June 19th is the last date to enroll for the clinic.

This four day clinic is structured for the following groups:

  • competitors wishing to learn more about rules and course design,
  • competitors and instructors wishing to learn more about judging USDAA Intro trials,
  • persons wishing to become certified as a provisional Starters/Advanced judge,
  • existing Starters/Advanced judges who wish to become certified as a provisional Masters judge,
  • existing judges who need re-certification at their current judging level.

The enrollment form contains additional information on the fee structure for the target groups.

6/6/12 UPDATE:  The hotel has allowed us to extend the last day to reserve the hotel to Monday, June 25th.

Final Update for Spring 2012 USDAA Trial

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Claire Schwartz’s courses from this weekend are now available for download.  Photos from Ramsey Photography from Saturday and Sunday are also now available for viewing;  note that there are different photo galleries for Saturday and Sunday.

Mimi Burton, who had to be taken to the hospital on Sunday afternoon, emailed me on Monday afternoon.  Although the hospital did hold her overnight for testing and observation, she was released this morning with no further problems.

We have two ‘found’ items left – a small red cushion found in the seating area and a set of reading glasses left on/near the scribe’s table.  We also have two ‘lost’ reports as follows:

  • From Janet Miller  – lost set of car keys.  “They could be either in the building or on the ground somewhere.  The set contains a Honda key along with a bunch of other important keys.”
  • From Jeannette Hutchison – small black camera case.  “On Sat. I put it on the tables where the toys and ribbons were when I came to the briefing so Ivette could take pictures when Dave, Jeanne, Nancy and I were wearing the contact pants. I forgot to get it when we were done. I checked later that day and it was nowhere to be found. It had a spare battery and a SD card with pictures and video that I would love to have.”

If you found either of these items while at the trial or later this week training at Hog Dog, please contact me (JLGauntt@aol.com) so I can get them back to their owners.

Again, thanks to all that attended and we hope to see you at our September trial outdoors in Gamber, Maryland.

Spring 2012 Trial Results are Available

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Thank you to everyone who attended our trial this weekend.  Local judge Claire Schwartz gave us a nice selection of fun and challenging courses and the trial was kept running smoothly by chief coursebuilders Will Anderson and Sally Josselyn as well as chief ring stewards Sheila Franklin and Terry Herman.  Courses should be posted on the website tomorrow.  Individual results have been emailed and the full trial results can be viewed here.

Congratulations to our new title holders:

Diana LaClair & Finnegan – Masters Jumpers
Marta Coursey & Gabe – Relay Master
Cliff Anderson & Tucker – Relay Masters Bronze
Diana LaClair & Finnegan – Relay Master
Jill Bond & Bozo – Snooker Master Bronze
Linda Hulbert & Catcher – Advanced Gamblers
Lisa Decker & Remi – Starters Gamblers
Linda Hulbert & Catcher – Starters Standard
Linda Hulbert & Catcher – Agility Dog
Val Henry & Freya – Agility Dog
Nancy Woodside & Zoe – Advanced Performance Relay
Perry DeWitt & Goose – Starters Relay
Samantha Jackson & Buddy Elf – Starters Performance Relay
Donna Brown & Lark – Agility Dog
Linda Hulbert & Catcher – Starters Snooker
Diana LaClair & Taggert – Starters Jumpers
Samantha Jackson & Buddy Elf – Starters Jumpers

July 2012 USDAA Judging Clinic Information is Now Available

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Information for the July 19-22, 2012 USDAA Judging Clinic hosted by Mid-Atlantic MADness in the Baltimore, Maryland area is now posted here.

This four day clinic is structured for the following groups:

  • competitors wishing to learn more about rules and course design,
  • competitors and instructors wishing to learn more about judging USDAA Intro trials,
  • persons wishing to become certified as a provisional Starters/Advanced judge,
  • existing Starters/Advanced judges who wish to become certified as a provisional Masters judge,
  • existing judges who need re-certification at their current judging level.

The enrollment form contains additional information on the fee structure for the target groups.

Closing date for clinic enrollment is Tuesday, June 19, 2012

Mar 30, 2012 – Apr 1, 2012 Trial Information Has Been Posted

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The Confirmation and  Estimated Schedule  for the Mid-Atlantic MADness Spring trial is now available for viewing/download at http://www.midatlanticmadness.com.  See the menu items at the top of the page or the Blogroll links to the right of page to view this information.

A draft copy of the running orders is also posted.  The final version with any received corrections to entries will be posted on Thursday.

Thanks !

Upcoming trials for 2014

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Don’t forget to mark our coming trials in your datebook:

May 16 – 18, 2014

Mid-Atlantic MADness is a participating club in the Mid-Atlantic Agility Showcase combined this year with the Mid-Atlantic Regional.  Indoors in Palmyra, PA.  Check out the web page.

Sept 20-21, 2014

Our annual fall trial outdoors in Gamber, MD

Dec 27, 2011 – Dec 28, 2014

 Our annual welcoming in the New Year trial indoors in Laurel, MD

Mid-Atlantic MADness Club Information

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For more information on our trials or to have a premium ‘snail mailed’ to you, contact: Barb Atkinson or Janet Gauntt.  For membership information, contact Sally Josselyn.

Our Club Organization is described here in the club By-Laws.  All Club Business is conducted online here.

Our Officers are as follows:  Janet Gauntt (President), Barb Atkinson (Vice-President), Sally (Secretary), and Penny Miller (Board Member).  Elections and dues collections take place approximately one month in advance of July 16.