Brandon, Manitoba September 18-23, 2000

The National Retriever Club of Canada

The Brandon Retriever Club is proud to host the 2000 National Open Championship and at the same time celebrate the 50th anniversary of the National Retriever Club of Canada. The Club has hosted an annual licensed field trial for over 40 years and has hosted previous National championships in 1964, 1976, 1988 and 1996. The club has a membership of approximately 40 people many of whom are active field trial participants.

LOCATION

Brandon Retriever Club proposes to hold all tests on or near their trial grounds located approximately 10 miles south of Brandon on all weather roads. Grounds Number 1 consists of ponds in a variety of sizes. All have been developed specifically for field trial testing. Most ponds have points and islands and running mounds are strategically placed to accommodate in and out entries from pond to pond. Cattails surround the ponds with grass in the areas between the ponds.

Number 2 Grounds has both land and water ponds. The land consists of an alfalfa field and the water on these grounds is again sculptured ponds with lots of elevation around them. Grounds number 3 is a 1/4 section of rolling hills, hay land, with trees and shrubs scattered throughout. It is also the location of the clubhouse and campgrounds.

Water levels have been consistently high over the last five years and are anticipated to remain so for the next year. In the past eight years a great deal of work has gone into developing the ponds on all properties. The areas are typical of the hunting conditions in Southern Manitoba.

ACCOMODATIONS

The Field Trial Headquarters will tentatively be located at the Royal Oak Inn in the City of Brandon. Negotiations are currently in progress for special rates for competitors. There is also a full service restaurant in the hotel. Brandon offers a wide range of motels and restaurants in variety of price ranges.

There are several camping facilities with full hook ups in the north section of the City. Camping will also be available in the Brandon Retriever Club campsite. Limited electrical hookups are available at the trial grounds and arrangements will be made for water supply and sewer dumping through the week of the trial.

Winnipeg Airport is the closest full service airport however commuter flights run via Athabaska Airlines once each day to Brandon.

Food and refreshments will be available at the trial grounds.

ENTERTAINMENT

Two evenings of fun filled entertainment including a gala banquet to kick things off ara planned for the enjoyment of participants and spectators alike. In addition, the National committee is planning a 50th anniversary party for one of the evenings.

WEATHER

Based on long term averages for Brandon the normal (mean) maximum temperature is 21 degrees Celsius (70 degrees Fahrenheit) and the normal (mean) minimum is 5 degrees Celsius (42 degrees Fahrenheit). Average precipitation for the month of September is 49 mm (1.95 inches). Winds are typically out of the west or northwest.

PRETRIAL TRAINING GROUNDS

Sites shall be selected and prepared for those people wishing to train prior to the event on grounds similar to those that will be used at the event. Pretrial training areas will be designated within a 20 mile radius of Brandon.

EUKANUBA SPONSORSHIP

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