Logan Lake, B.C. July 21-26, 2003 Hosted by Okanagan Retriever Club and BC Association of Retriever Clubs

The National Retriever Club of Canada

The Okanagan Retriever Club and BC Association of Retriever Clubs are proud to host the 2003 Canadian National Amateur Retriever Championship near Logan Lake, B.C. The Logan Lake grounds were used successfully to host the National Retriever Championships in 1998 and 2001 and is again expected to provide a memorable and challenging venue for this years trial. The two clubs have assembled a team of hard working dedicated workers from across the province of British Columbia to organize and coordinate this event.

LOCATION

Logan Lake is situated in the heart of the Highland Valley, 60 kilometres south of Kamloops via Highway 5, 24 kilometres west of the Coquihalla Highway and 47km NW of Merritt via Hwy. 97C. The headquarters and most events will be held in the town of Logan Lake. Originally developed as an instant community to service the copper mines, Logan Lake has grown to become a diversified community. With a population of 2650, it has all the conveniences of a city, but offers a life of quiet living in one of the most pristine natural environments in the world.

The Okanagan Retriever Club and BC Association of Retriever Clubs propose to hold all tests on or near the Tunkwa Lake trial grounds located approximately 15 miles northwest of Logan Lake on all weather roads. The grounds are located in alpine terrain consisting of numerous lakes, forests, rolling hills and meadows. Not only will the grounds provide challenging tests on both water and land for the competitors but the scenery will provide a spectacular background for everyone's enjoyment. The alpine lakes include points and islands as well as shoreline cattails and grasses. Similarly the land terrain varies from relatively flat meadows to steep side hills. Together with the variable rolling terrain and picturesque background, the gallery setups are expected to provide superior viewing for the tests.

For those wanting to spend some quality time before or after the trial enjoying excellent fishing in this area bring along your gear. Additional tourism information including accomodations, camping facilities, amenities and key contacts can be viewed on the following links:

• District of Logan Lake
• Logan Lake
• Kamloops

ACCOMODATIONS

The Field Trial Headquarters will tentatively be located at the Copper Valley Motor Inn in the town of Logan Lake. The Copper Valley Motor Inn includes a full service restaurant and negotiations are currently in progress for special rates for competitors. Logan Lake also offers a wide range of motels and restaurants in variety of price ranges.

Logan Lake includes camping facilities with water and power hook ups within the town site at the Municipal Campground as well as additional facilities in the Tunkwa Lake Provincial Park located near the trial grounds. In addition, camping will also be available at the overflow campground which will be secured specifically for competitors, spectators and workers.  A nominal fee will be charged for the overflow campground.

For those wishing upscale accommodations, there are a wide range of hotels and motels in Kamloops located approximately 45 minutes from the trial grounds.

Kamloops Airport is the closest full service airport which is located 60 km north of Logan Lake. Rental vehicles can be obtained at the airport facilities.

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 are planned for the enjoyment of participants and spectators alike. The banquet will be held at the Logan Lake recreation center on Saturday, July 19. A workers party is scheduled for later in the week.

Logan Lake has world class fishing in the local lakes and has a challenging 18 hole golf course.

WEATHER

Logan Lake sits at an elevation of 1067m (3500 ft.) In the summer, the area enjoys warm to very hot days and cool nights.

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 km radius of Logan Lake.

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