COME JOIN THE BCWRC FOR A WEEKEND OF NAWRA/NOTRA RACING IN BEAUTIFUL BRENNAN PARK, SQUAMISH, BC!

AUGUST 27 & 28, 2011

Prizes for this weekend of racing will be awarded by long-time club member Kathy Schultz to honour the memory of Finnigan (Galeforce Espirit): 1995-2011. Finney was the little dog who was convinced she was a champion at everything she did no matter where she placed.

August 27th: NAWRA, 200 yds drag lure over grass, 4 programs

August 28th: NOTRA, 300 yds, drag lure over grass, 4 programs (5-dog races)

PUPPIES: NAWRA only, 150 yds, 3 programs

SPRINTER CLASS (SATURDAY ONLY): 200 yds, 3 programs. For whippets qualified to race but ineligible to compete in NAWRA.

ENTRY FEES PER DAY: $13 first adult; $11 each additional; puppies–$8; Kennel rate (same owner): $40. Day-of-meet entries: $20 per dog–no kennel discount. Sprinter class–$8 per dog.

PRACTICE RUNS (SUNDAY ONLY): $3 per run, per dog. Please notify Race Secretary by Thursday, August 25 if you would like to practice your dog(s). We plan to hold no more than two practice runs between each program, so please sign up in advance. Indicate if your dog will be running on its own or could run with another dog.

ENTRIES: Entry forms can be downloaded at our website http://bcwrc.tripod.com (click on “Upcoming Events”) and can be snail mailed. Email and phone entries also welcome. Cash payment accepted on Race Day, but you must have provided required information about your entries to the RS by the pre-entry deadline of Thursday, August 25 to qualify for reduced entry fee. Send your name and contact information, the dog(s)’ registered name, call name, NAWRA and/or NOTRA numbers and titles to:
Darien Adley
Race Secretary, BCWRC
5410 Keith Road
West Vancouver, BC V7W 2N2
Email: darieninsquish@gmail.com
Home phone: 604-913-3059 Cell: 778-228-1956

INSPECTION: Beginning at 9:30 AM both days.

FOOD: There will be a potluck dinner served at the campgrounds on Saturday night. No lunches will be served at the field, but there are numerous take-out restaurants in close proximity to the field.

DAY-OF-MEET REGISTRATION: Please consider day-of-meet registration as a last resort. Pre-registering with NAWRA and NOTRA is easy, and we strongly encourage you to do it. To register your dog with NAWRA, just click on the link http://www.nawra.com/register/html and follow the instructions. We will collect the U.S.$2 fee from you for your First-Time-Entered whippet(s) on the day of the meet. To register your dog with NOTRA send a photocopy of CKC or AKC registration to: Sue Weilbacher, NOTRA, 136 Gilmore Lake Road, Columbia, IL 62236-3304 and include U.S.$2. If you must register your dog on the day of the meet, bring with you a photocopy of the dog’s CKC or AKC registration. Write the dog’s call name, your name, address, phone number and email on the photocopy. We will collect the U.S.$2 FTE fee from you. Dogs not pre-registered or properly registered on the day of the meet will not be allowed to compete. NO EXCEPTIONS! Proof of registration with the CKC or AKC is required for puppies as well; proof of litter registration is acceptable for puppies.

RAFFLES: Basket raffle on Saturday; 50/50 draw on Sunday.

DIRECTIONS TO FIELD: From the USA (I-5) take Exit #275 to the truck border crossing. There is a duty-free store located at this crossing. Stay on Hwy #15 (Pacific Hwy/176th Street) to Hwy #1 West. Continue on Hwy #1 West and follow signs to Squamish. Trip should take about 45-50 minutes. At about the 4th traffic light (Tim Horton’s will be on your left), turn right onto Finch Drive. At the 4-way stop (Logger’s Lane) turn left. The campgrounds will be approximately 400 yds ahead on your left. If you are using the Sumas border crossing, continue north to Hwy #1 and then head west. Directions are the same as above. Squamish is approximately two hours from the border crossing.

ACCOMMODATIONS AND ADDITIONAL TRAVEL INFORMATION:

SANDMAN HOTEL (formally Holiday Inn Express)
Located north of Walmart just across hwy from Brennan Park.
www.sandmanhotels.com
1-800-726-3626
They may waive pet fee, but we don’t know for sure.

BEST WESTERN MOUNTAIN RETREAT
www.bestwesternbc.com
1-866-686-7387
Pet fee waived. Mention Manager’s Special for whippet event when booking.

SUNWOLF CABINS
70002 Squamish Valley Road
www.sunwolf.net
1-877-806-8046
$15 per night extra for dogs.
Sunwolf was unhappy about the condition of some of their cabins after the 2010 Nationals.
PLEASE BE CAREFUL TO CLEAN UP YOUR CABIN, ESPECIALLY ALL FOODSTUFFS—CANINE & HUMAN. ALL GARBAGE MUST BE PLACED IN BEAR-PROOF GARBAGE BINS.

AUGUST JACK MOTOR INN
37947 Cleveland Avenue, Squamish, BC V8B 0A3
www.augustjack.com
604-892-3504
This motel has had problems with dog owners not being respectful of their property. They are only charging us $10 extra per night for dogs, but dogs must be crated.

BRENNAN PARK CAMPGROUNDS
The campgrounds (no hookups) next to Brennan Park will be available for those who wish to camp at $17 per night. Ten spaces have already been reserved, but more are available. Please notify Penny Wilmot (wilpen@shaw.ca) ASAP if you wish to book a campsite

EAGLE VISTA RV PARK
1940 Centennial Way, Squamish, BC V8b 0A8
1-877-898-3343
Close to field, full hookups.

CROSSING THE BORDER: Canada Customs requires an up-to-date rabies certificate for each dog and proof of identification and citizenship [passport, Trusted Traveler Card (NEXUS, SENTRI, FAST) or state-issued Enhanced Driver's License] for each human. Note that dog food transported from the U.S. into Canada must be in its original packaging in order to be returned to the U.S.

Please remember, google mapping information is included on the calendar as a courtesy and you should always consider it supplemental to the directions in the actual premium list. For more information about why this is the case, please refer back to 2011 Region 1 News.

NAWRA DOUBLE HEADER WEEKEND!
BRITISH COLUMBIA WHIPPET RACING CLUB

June 11 and 12, 2011

Upper Sumas Elementary School
36321 Vye Road, Abbotsford, BC, CANADA

ADULTS:     150 yds, drag lure over grass, 4 pgms
PUPPIES:    150 yds, drag lure over grass, 3 pgms

SPRINTER CLASS (SATURDAY ONLY!):    150 yds, drag lure over grass, 3 pgms.  For whippets qualified to race but ineligible to compete in NAWRA.

ENTRY FEES PER DAY:   $13 first adult, $11 each additional; puppies–$8.  Kennel rate (same owner)–$40.  Day-of-meet entries: $20 per dog and no kennel fee in effect.  Sprinter class (SATURDAY only)–$8.

PRACTICE RUNS (SUNDAY ONLY!):  $3 per run, per dog.  Please notify Race Secretary by Thursday, June 9 if you plan to practice your dog(s).  We plan to hold no more than three practice runs between each program, so please sign up in advance.  Indicate if your dog would be running by itself or could run with another dog.

ENTRIES:   Entry forms can be downloaded at our website (click on “Upcoming Events”): http://bcwrc.tripod.com and can be snail mailed.  Email and phone entries also welcome.  Cash payment accepted on Race Day, but you must have provided required information to the RS about your entries by the pre-entry deadline of Thursday, June 9 to qualify for reduced entry fee.  Send your name and contact information, the dog(s)’ registered name, call name, NAWRA number and titles to:

Darien Adley
Race Secretary, BCWRC
5410 Keith Road
West Vancouver, BC  V7W 2N2
Email:   darieninsquish@gmail.com
Home phone:    604-913-3059   Cell: 778-228-1956

INSPECTION:   Beginning at 9:30 AM both days.

DIRECTIONS TO THE FIELD:  Upper Sumas Elementary is located at the intersection of Vye and Whatcom Roads.  The entrance is off of Vye.  The field is fenced.  Take the Trans-Canada Hwy (Hwy #1) to Exit 95 (Whatcom Road).  Proceed south on Whatcom Road for 1.5 miles to Vye Road.  Turn left onto Vye.

From the U.S.: Take the Sumas border crossing which will put you onto Sumas Way/Hwy 11.  Continue for about one mile to Vye.  Turn right onto Vye.  Continue on Vye for two miles to 36321 Vye Road.

LUNCH:    BCWRC will be hosting a lunch buffet both days.

DAY-OF-MEET REGISTRATION:  Please consider day-of-meet registration as a last resort.  Pre-registering with NAWRA is easy, and we strongly encourage you to do it.  Just click on the link and follow the instructions:  http://www.nawra.com/register/html  We will collect the U.S.$2 fee from you for your First-Time-Entered whippet(s) on the day of the meet.

If you must register your dog on the day of the meet, bring with you a photocopy of the dog’s CKC or AKC registration.  Write your dog’s call name, your name, address, phone number and email on the photocopy.  We will collect the U.S.$2 FTE fee from you.  Dogs not pre-registered or properly registered on the day of the meet will not be allowed to compete.  NO EXCEPTIONS!  Proof of registration with the CKC or AKC is required for puppies as well; proof of litter registration is acceptable for puppies.

CROSSING THE BORDER:  Canada Customs requires an up-to-date rabies certificate for each dog.  Dog food transported from the U.S. into Canada must be in its original packaging in order to be returned to the U.S.  Note that humans require valid proof of identification and citizenship to cross the borders.  Make sure you have with you your passport, NEXUS card, U.S.Passport Card, or Enhanced Driver’s License.

MOTELS:  Best Western Bakerview  http://www.bestwesternbakerview.com/ takes dogs and is offering a reduced rate to meet attendees of $89.99/night if you call 1-877-336-6156 and say that you’ll be going to the race meet.  June 11-12 is a busy weekend for them, so please book ASAP to ensure room availability.

NAWRA DOUBLE HEADER WEEKEND!
BRITISH COLUMBIA WHIPPET RACING CLUB
May 7 and 8, 2011

Upper Sumas Elementary School
36321 Vye Road, Abbotsford, BC, CANADA

ADULTS:     150 yds, drag lure over grass, 4 pgms
PUPPIES:    150 yds, drag lure over grass, 3 pgms

ENTRY FEES:   $13 first adult, $11 each additional; puppies–$8.  Kennel rate (same owner)–$40.  Day-of-meet entries: $20 per dog and no kennel fee in effect.

PRACTICE RUNS:  $3 per run, per dog.  Please notify Race Secretary by Thursday, May 5 if you plan to practice your dog(s).  We plan to hold no more than four practice runs between each program, so please sign up in advance.  Indicate if your dog would be running by itself or could run with another dog.

ENTRIES:   Entry forms can be downloaded at our website (click on “Upcoming Events”): http://bcwrc.tripod.com and can be snail mailed.  Email and phone entries also welcome.  Cash payment accepted on Race Day, but you must provide required information to the RS about your entries by the pre-entry deadline of Thursday, May 5.  Send your name and contact information, the dog(s)’ registered name, call name, NAWRA number and titles to:

Darien Adley
Race Secretary, BCWRC
5410 Keith Road
West Vancouver, BC  V7W 2N2
Email:   darieninsquish@gmail.com
Home phone:    604-913-3059 Cell: 778-228-1956

INSPECTION:   Beginning at 9:30 AM both days.

DIRECTIONS TO THE FIELD:  Upper Sumas Elementary is located at the intersection of Vye and Whatcom Roads.  The entrance is off of Vye.  The field is fenced.  Take the Trans-Canada Hwy (Hwy #1) to Exit 95 (Whatcom Road).  Proceed south on Whatcom Road for 1.5 miles to Vye Road.  Turn left onto Vye.

>From the U.S.: Take the Sumas border crossing which will put you onto Sumas Way/Hwy 11.  Continue for about one mile to Vye.  Turn right onto Vye.  Continue on Vye for two miles to 36321 Vye Road.

LUNCH:    BCWRC will be hosting a lunch buffet both days.

DAY-OF-MEET REGISTRATION:  Please consider day-of-meet registration as a last resort.  Pre-registering with NAWRA is easy, and we strongly encourage you to do it.  Just click on the link and follow the instructions:  http://www.nawra.com/register/html We will collect the U.S.$2 fee from you for your First-Time-Entered whippet(s) on the day of the meet.

If you must register your dog on the day of the meet, bring with you a photocopy of the dog’s CKC or AKC registration.  Write your dog’s call name, your name, address, phone number and email on the photocopy.  We will collect the U.S.$2 FTE fee from you.  Dogs not pre-registered or properly registered on the day of the meet will not be allowed to compete.  NO EXCEPTIONS!  Proof of registration with the CKC or AKC is required for puppies as well, although proof of litter registration is acceptable for puppies.

Canada Customs requires an up-to-date rabies certificate for each dog.  Dog food transported form the U.S. into Canada must be in its original packaging in order to be returned to the U.S.  Note that humans require valid proof of identification and citizenship to cross the borders.  Make sure you have with you your passport, NEXUS card, U.S. Passport Card, or Enhanced Driver’s License.

MOTELS:  Best Western Bakerview  http://www.bestwesternbakerview.com/ takes dogs and is offering a reduced rate to meet attendees of $89.99/night if you call 1-877-336-6156 and say that you’ll be going to the race meet.

NAWRA DOUBLE HEADER WEEKEND!
BRITISH COLUMBIA WHIPPET RACING CLUB

June 12th and 13th, 2010
Upper Sumas Elementary
36321 Vye Road, Abbotsford, BC, CANADA

ADULTS:     150 yds, drag lure over grass, 4 pgms
PUPPIES:    150 yds, drag lure over grass, 3 pgms

ENTRY FEES:  $12 first adult, $10 each additional; puppies-$8: kennel rate-$36
PRACTICE RUNS: $3 per run, per dog.  Sign-up sheet to be provided.

ENTRIES:   Entry forms can be downloaded at our website (click on “Upcoming Events”): http://bcwrc.tripod.com  Or email or phone the required information (your name and contact info, dog’s registered name, call name, NAWRA number and titles) by June 10, if possible, to:

Gale Lyttle
Race Secretary, BCWRC
Phone:    604-947-0101
Email:    galeforce@telus.net

INSPECTION:   Beginning at 9:30 AM both days.

DIRECTIONS TO THE FIELD:
Upper Sumas Elementary is located at the intersection of Vye and Whatcom Roads.  The entrance is off of Vye.  The field is fenced.  Take the Trans-Canada Hwy (Hwy #1) to Exit 95 (Whatcom Road).  Proceed south on Whatcom Road for 1.5 miles to Vye Road.  Turn left onto Vye.

>From the U.S.: Take the Sumas border crossing which will put you on Sumas Way/Hwy 11.  Continue for about one mile to Vye.  Turn right onto Vye.  Continue on Vye for two miles to 36321 Vye Road.

LUNCH:    BCWRC will be hosting a lunch buffet both days.

DAY-OF-MEET REGISTRATION:
Please consider day-of-meet registration as a last resort.  Pre-registering with NAWRA is easy, and we strongly encourage you to do it.  Just click on the link below and follow the instructions:  http://www.nawra.com/register/html We will collect the U.S.$2 fee from you for your First-Time-Entered whippet(s) on the day of the meet.

If you must register your dog on the day of the meet, bring with you a photocopy of the dog’s CKC or AKC registration.  Write your dog’s call name, your name, address, phone number and email on the photocopy.  We will collect the U.S.$2 FTE fee from you.  Dogs not pre-registered or properly registered on the day of the meet will not be allowed to compete.  NO EXCEPTIONS!  Proof of registration with the CKC or AKC is required for puppies as well, although proof of litter registration is acceptable for puppies.

Canada Customs requires an up-to-date rabies certificate for each dog.  Dog food transported form the U.S. into Canada must be in its original packaging in order to be returned to the U.S.  Note that humans require valid proof of identification and citizenship to cross the borders.  Make sure you have with you your passport, NEXUS card, U.S. Passport Card, or Enhanced Driver’s License.

NAWRA DOUBLE HEADER WEEKEND!
BRITISH COLUMBIA WHIPPET RACING CLUB
http://bcwrc.tripod.com

May 8th and 9th, 2010
Upper Sumas Elementary
36321 Vye Road, Abbotsford, BC, CANADA

ADULTS:      150 yds, drag lure over grass, 4 pgms
PUPPIES:     150 yds, drag lure over grass, 3 pgms

ENTRY FEES:               $12 first adult, $10 each additional; puppies-$8; kennel rate-$36
PRACTICE RUNS:         $3 per run, per dog.  Sign-up sheet will be provided.

Canada customs requires an up-to-date rabies certificate for each dog.  Dog food transported from the U.S. into Canada must be in its original packaging in order to be returned to the U.S.  Note that humans require valid proof of identification and citizenship to cross the borders.  Make sure you have with you your passport, NEXUS card, U.S. Passport Card, or Enhanced Driver’s License.

ENTRIES:  Form is attached.  Email or phone (before May 6, 2010, if possible) to:
Gale Lyttle
Race Secretary, BCWRC
Phone:     604-947-0101
Email:      galeforce@telus.net

INSPECTION:    Beginning at 9:00 AM both days.

DIRECTIONS TO FIELD:

Upper Sumas Elementary is located at the intersection of Vye and Whatcom Roads.  The entrance is off of Vye.  The field is fenced.  Take the Trans-Canada Hwy (Hwy #1) to Exit 95 (Whatcom Road).  Go south on Whatcom Road for 1.5 miles to Vye Road.  Turn left onto Vye.

From the U.S.:  Take the Sumas border crossing which will put you onto Sumas Way/Hwy 11.  Continue for about one mile to Vye.  Turn right onto Vye.  Continue on Vye for two miles to 36321 Vye Road.

LUNCH:    BCWRC will be hosting a lunch buffet both days.

DAY-OF-MEET REGISTRATION:

Please consider day-of-meet registration as a last resort.  Pre-registering with NAWRA is easy, and we strongly encourage you to do it.  Just click on the link and follow the instructions:  http://www.nawra.com/register.html   We will collect the U.S.$2 fee from you for your First-Time Entered whippet(s) on the day of the meet.

If you must register your dog on the day of the meet, bring with you a photocopy of the dog’s AKC or CKC registration.  Write your dog’s call name, your name, address, phone number and email on the photocopy.  We will collect the U.S.$2 FTE fee from you.  Dogs not pre-registered or properly registered on the day of the meet will not be allowed to compete.  NO EXCEPTIONS!   Proof of registration with the AKC or CKC is required for puppies as well, although proof of litter registration is acceptable for puppies.

WHIPPET RACING IN BEAUTIFUL SQUAMISH, BC
HOSTED BY THE BCWRC
AUGUST 29 & 30, 2009

This weekend of racing is dedicated to the memory of long-time club member and beloved friend Jean Linz.  Please come join us!

ADULTS:
August 29th:   NAWRA, 200 yds, drag lure over grass, 4 programs
August 30th:   NOTRA,  300 yds, drag lure over grass, 4 programs (5-dog races)

PUPPIES:
NAWRA only: 150 yds, 3 programs

ENTRY FEES:
Pre-entry (by August 27th): $12 first adult, $10 each additional & puppies;
Kennel rate: $36.
Day-of-meet entries $15 per dog—no kennel discount
Practice runs:  $3 per run, per dog

If you must register your dog on the day of the meet, bring with you a photocopy of the dog’s AKC or CKC registration.  Write your dog’s call name, your name, address, phone number and email on the photocopy.  We will collect the U.S.$2 FTE fee from you.  Dogs not pre-registered or properly registered on the day of the meet will not be allowed to compete.  NO EXCEPTIONS!  Proof of registration with the AKC or CKC is required for puppies as well.  Proof of litter registration is acceptable for puppies.

ENTRIES: Email or phone (before August 27th for lower rate):

Gale Lyttle
Race Secretary, BCWRC
Email:             galeforce@telus.net
Phone:            604-947-0101

INSPECTION: Starting at 9:30 AM both days

FOOD: There will be a potluck dinner served at the campgrounds on Saturday night.  No lunch will be served at the field, but there are numerous take-out restaurants in close proximity to the field.

RAFFLES:
Basket raffle on Saturday; 50/50 draw on Sunday.

DIRECTIONS TO FIELD:

From the USA (I-5) take Exit #275 to the truck border crossing.  There is a duty-free store located at this crossing.  Stay on Hwy #15 (Pacific Hwy/176th St) to Hwy #1 West.  Get onto Highway #1 West and stay on it, following signs to Squamish.  Look for Tim Horton’s on your left as you enter Squamish (about the 4th traffic light) and turn right onto Finch Road.  At the 4-way stop (Logger’s Lane) turn left.  Campgrounds are approximately 400 yds ahead on your left.  If you are using the Sumas border crossing, continue north to Hwy #1 and head west following signs to Squamish.

ACCOMMODATIONS AND ADDITIONAL TRAVEL INFORMATION:

Campgrounds are located next to Squamish Recreation Centre.  Cost is approximately $16 per night.  No hook-ups, but water and porta-potties are on-site.  To reserve, email or phone Penny Wilmot:  wilpen@shaw.ca  (604) 898-5385.

Mountain Retreat Motel: 38922 Progress Way, Squamish, BC  V0N 3G0
www.mountainretreathotel.com
1-866-686-7387
Motel charges additional $25 fee which covers two nights’ stay with unspecificed number of dogs in room.  Motel reserves the right to limit the number of dogs.  Crates preferred but not required.

August Jack Motor Inn: 37947 Cleveland Avenue, Squamish, BC  V8B 0A3
www.augustjack.com
604-892-3504
Motel charges an additional $25 for up to three dogs dogs maximum per room.  Fee covers two nights’ stay.  Dogs must be in crates.

Remember that Canada Customs requires an up-to-date rabies certificate for each dog and proof of citizenship [passport, Trusted Traveler Card (NEXUS, SENTRI, FAST) or state-issued Enhanced Driver’s License] for each human.  Dog food transported from the U.S. into Canada must be in its original packaging in order.

• BCWRC’s Jun 6/7 NAWRA race meets in Abbotsford, BC [PDF Race Flyer]

Please contact the webmaster if you have any trouble locating or downloading the flyer. Please contact the field committee members listed in the flyer if you have any questions about the event itself.

REMINDER:  Please refer back to this announcement if you receive a “damaged file” error message when downloading this file. Thanks.

• British Columbia Whippet Racing Club’s May 2/3 NAWRA meets in Abbotsford, BC [Race Meet Flyer]

Please contact the webmaster if you have any trouble locating or downloading the flyer. Please contact the club members listed in the flyer if you have any questions about the event  itself.