WUSV Team Canada 2015 - The German Shepherd Schutzhund
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WUSV Team Canada 2015 - The German Shepherd Schutzhund
Fall 2015 WUSV Team Canada 2015 Official Publication of the German Shepherd Schutzhund Club of Canada www.gsscc.ca RedLine K9 Bite Suit Puppy Sleeve Our puppy bite suit sleeve has a wide padded surface that encourages puppies to open their mouths and take a full bite, but is also gentle on developing mouths and teeth. Leather Quick Release Protection & Tracking Harness The leather used in the making of this premium leather harness is soft and feels already broke in. All double leather and sewn with our heavy commercial thread. RedLine K9 Leather Dog Collars with Felt 2" wide Schutzhund Agitation Leather Dog Collar is made of latigo leather and a heavy layer of felt to reduce the stress on the dogs neck and the felt dries fast. RedLine K9 Bungee Lines 7 ‘ to 50’ Single and Double bungee lines, Customs lengths can be made as well. Sure Grip Leashes and long lines Black or Pink in 3/8” or 5/8” Lengths 3’ up to 50’ Long. 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Shanon Rawlinson and Checker vom Speedteam Bodensee Inside Board of Directors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 President’s Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Editor’s Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Notice Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Mark Your Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 GSSCC Championships .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 National IPO Trial Results .. . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 National Show Results .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 2015 Nationals — Photo Gallery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Lance Collins, Canadian Champion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Minutes of the 2015 Annual General Meeting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Rising from the Ashes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Club Reports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Committees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Judges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Team Canada — Letter of Intent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 GSSCC Membership Application .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 GSSCC Waiver (English). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 GSSCC Waiver (French). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Shepherd Sports is the official voice of the German Shepherd Schutzhund Club of Canada. It is published quarterly and is available to all current members of the GSSCC. Reproduction of this magazine, in whole or in part, without the written permission of the editor is strictly prohibited. Statements made by writers or advertisers in this publication do not necessarily reflect the policies or Fall 2015 opinions of the editor or the Officers or Directors of the German Shepherd Schutzhund Club of Canada. Shepherd Sports 3 Board of Directors/Conseil d’Administration German Shepherd Schutzhund Club of Canada Central Mailing Address/Adresse postale centrale 4288 Boxer Street, Burnaby, BC V5J 2V9 All correspondence relating to the GSSCC should be directed to this address. Toute correspondance adressée au GSSCC doit être envoyée à l’adresse ci-dessus. PRESIDENT/PRÉSIDENT Darin Clarke 1096 Route 850 Kiersteadville, NB E5T 3P4 506-977-4949 [email protected] VICE-PRESIDENT/VICE-PRÉSIDENT Peter Haslett 69 Cranberry Hill Saint John, NB E2K 5E4 506-636-1615 [email protected] SECRETARY/SECRÉTAIRE Nancy Wong 4288 Boxer Street Burnaby BC V5J 2V9 604-435-6521 [email protected] TREASURER/TRÉSORIER Jean Chrisp Box 210 Stony Mountain, MB R0C 3A0 204-344-5567 Cell 204-880-0560 [email protected] DIRECTORS/DIRECTEURS April Lensen 20 Otter Cove Pefferlaw, ON L0E 1N0 705-437-2524 Cell 416-294-6994 [email protected] Jennifer Jones 43410 Case Road Wainfleet, ON L0S 1V0 289-696-5825 [email protected] NATIONAL APPOINTMENTS/AUXILIAIRES NATIONAUX Awards Co-ordinator Sports Medals and Certificates Cathie Pierson [email protected] Bill Emery [email protected] Team Canada Co-ordinator Lance Collins 604-542-9426 Cell 604-308-3187 [email protected] National Show Co-ordinators Andrea Duggan (Jantzen) 604-823-4273 [email protected] Irene Klotz 204-334-9164 Fax 204-339-2402 [email protected] National Helper Co-ordinator Jim Chrisp 204-344-5567 [email protected] Judge Co-ordinator Irene Klotz 204-334-9164 Fax 204-339-2402 [email protected] Translator (German) Irene Klotz 204-334-9164 Fax 204-339-2402 [email protected] Translator (French) Jennifer Jones 289-696-5825 [email protected] For GSSCC committees, see p. 25. For a list of authorized judges, see p. 26. 2 Shepherd Sports Fall 2015 President’s Message This being the first issue of Shepherd Sports since I was elected president of our fine organization, I want to take a moment to introduce myself to those who may not know me. Very briefly, I have been involved in this sport since 1997, actively training and trialing several dogs, two to the World Championship. My wife, Mia, is also active in the sport, as is our oldest son, Jesse. All three of us are training dogs from our own breeding. I have been a club president, a regional chair, a director on the national board and the national helper director. Having worked at all these levels, I have many ideas about how to improve the GSSCC. My first goal is to improve communications. I have been sending updates after all of our meetings to Facebook and the website, and I will continue to do so to try to keep everyone in the loop. I will work to the best of my ability for you. If anyone needs anything, please feel free to contact me anytime. I would like to congratulate the PEI Schutzhund Club and the clubs of the East Region for hosting an excellent Canadian German Shepherd Dog Championships and Sieger Show! Congratulations to all the handlers and dogs that made it to the Canadian Championships and to those who won. All the winners and teams that represented, or will represent, Canada at the international level are detailed in the report on the Nationals in this issue of Shepherd Sports. After many years of hard work, Doug Deacon has stepped down as head judge. The Board and I would like to thank him for his dedication, ability and hard work. Thanks, Doug! The executive has appointed Lance Collins as GSSCC head judge. Congratulations, Lance! The executive has finalized the national appointments and committee chairs. The list can be found on p. 25 of this edition of Shepherd Sports or by clicking on Contact us on the GSSCC website. We have established an IT Committee and a Policy Review Committee. The IT Committee, headed by Jennifer Jones and me, includes some very talented IT people within the GSSCC. Our goal is to modernize GSSCC paperwork, and we have the team to do it! The Policy Review Committee was created out of a need to take a closer look at our policy manual. This review will likely result in a number of proposed changes, which will be brought to the general membership for approval, according to the guidelines laid out in the policy manual. This committee is led by Jennifer Jones, as she is translating the entire manual into French. Please contact Jennifer if you are interested in serving on the policy committee. The executive received a motion from Paul Dethyse proposing a change to the policy manual. You can read this motion by going to the Members Section of the GSSCC website and clicking on AGM Reports & Minutes, Motions & Updates. The motion also appears in the Notice Board in this edition of Shepherd Sports. It, too, will be brought before the general membership for consideration, according to the guidelines laid out in the GSSCC policy manual. Please check the website and Facebook page often for updates and notes from the president and the GSSCC Board of Directors. Darin M. Clarke President, GSSCC Editor’s Message Hope you enjoy this issue of Shepherd Sports. I would especially like to thank everyone involved in the 2015 Nationals for their co-operation in submitting all the bits and pieces — the stories, the photos, the trial and show results, the AGM minutes — that made the coverage of the championships as complete as possible. And then there are the club reports, which are the backbone of the magazine. Thank you to all the club reporters and photographers, who take the time to keep SchH friends across the country up-to-date on their news. The photo on the right was snapped by Loretta Brewer-Thijssen of the East Coast Working Dog Club. Can there be any doubt about the title? I worked hard for this ball and I’m gonna keep it! Dyanne Rivers [email protected] Fall 2015 Shepherd Sports 3 Notice Board New Guidelines for WUSV Championships Future procedure for the medical checkup of dogs registered for WUSV championship events Ladies and Gentlemen: Today, we would like to inform you about the taking effect of a new requirement for the participation at WUSV championship events which will apply from January 1, 2016, on. On March 20, 2015, the board of directors of the WUSV decided that for all dogs to be registered for the participation at WUSV championship events — i.e., the WUSV World Championship, the WUSV Universal Championship and the future WUSV Tracking Dog Championship — the verification of an examination of the hips and elbows has to be shown in the pedigree. The year 2015 shall be considered a transitional period and only serve as a recommendation. From January 1, 2016, this new guideline shall be legally binding. Dog owners who fail to provide the proof required will be excluded from the respective event. The x-ray examinations may be carried out in the respective countries of origin of the animals. In this connection we would also like to once again point out and emphasize the relevant rules and provisions in terms of the IPO. If a dog’s condition does not allow for his or her participation in the desired event, the head judge is obliged to suspend the animals from the game respectively competition. If it becomes obvious that an animal is in pain, this also entails the suspension respectively exclusion from the event. Please be explicitly advised that it is not allowed to administer medication in order to achieve relief from pain to the effect that the dog can still participate or to increase the animal’s performance. In case that it becomes obvious that this provision was not complied with, this will likewise lead to a suspension from the event. With kind regards Clemens Lux WUSV Secretary General Weltunion der Vereine für Deutsche Schäferhunde (WUSV) e.V. General Secretariat 4 Shepherd Sports Fall 2015 Member E-mail Addresses Needed The GSSCC Board of Directors is working on a database and membership payment options, such as PayPal, to facilitate mass e-mail contact on important issues and potential e-mail voting. To make this happen, members are asked to fill out and submit this online form. Information, which will be available only to the GSSCC Board, can be amended later, with a notice to the director of memberships. For more details, see the news section of the GSSCC website. How to Schedule Judges and Events All judges and events must be scheduled through the German Shepherd Schutzhund Club of Canada’s Judge Co-ordinator. The Judge Co-ordinator will request the necessary judge clearance from the SV/USA/WDA. A Request for Event form (form and instructions on the GSSCC website) must be completed and forwarded to your Regional Trial Director. After approving it, the Regional Trial Director will forward it to the Judge Co-ordinator. Judge Co-ordinator Irene Klotz 5302 Highway 9 St. Andrews, MB RIA 3R4 Phone 204-334-9164 Fax 204-339-2402 [email protected] Notice Board Shepherd Sports Winter 2015 Issue Deadline December 15 Contact [email protected] Membership Changes Debbie Reynolds is now co-ordinating GSSCC memberships and renewals. For contact info, see p. 25. Check the news section of the GSSCC website for notices about important changes to membership policies. Reminder! Procedures for Score Books and Trial and Show Paperwork To register a score book with the GSSCC, please send to Debbie Reynolds (address follows). In addition, send all completed trial and show paperwork to Debbie Reynolds 136 Glamis Terrace SW Calgary, AB T3E 6V3 [email protected] Send all supply orders (e.g., score books) to Jean Chrisp Box 210 Stony Mountain, MB R0C 3A0 [email protected] Notice of Proposed Change to GSSCC Policy Manual The following motion to amend section 43(c) of the GSSCC Policy Manual has been proposed to enable competitors to qualify for the Canadian German Shepherd Dog Championships at a Regional Championships that may be held in the fall of the calendar year preceding the next year’s Nationals. The Board of Directors has approved the motion and will notify members once a process for presenting it to the membership has been decided on, so stay tuned. This motion also appears in the Members Section of the GSSCC website. Click on AGM Reports & Minutes, Motions & Updates. Moved by Paul Dethyse, GSSCC #0927. Seconded by Jack Parsons, GSSCC #2118. To be in accordance with 42(a) Section 42: QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE CANADIAN GERMAN SHEPHERD DOG CHAMPIONSHIPS, I move that the wording of section 43(c) be changed to the following: 43(c) The team must compete at a Regional Championship successfully at an IPO3 level with the same dog from one Canadian German Shepherd Dog Championships to the next. En accord avec 42(a) Section 42: QUALIFICATIONS FOR CANADIAN GERMAN SHEPHERD DOG CHAMPIONSHIPS, je propose que l’énoncé de la section 43 (c) soit changé comme suit: 43(c) L’équipe doit participer avec succès a un championnat régional au niveau IPO3 avec le même chien d’un championnat National GSSCC au suivant. Section 43(c) currently reads The team must compete at a Regional Championship successfully at a IPO3 level with the same dog within the same calendar year. Section 43 (c) Faut que l’équipe doit compétitionne à un championnat régional avec succès à un niveau IPO3 avec le même chien dans la même année civile. Fall 2015 Shepherd Sports 5 Mark Your Calendar Check the GSSC website for the latest updates on events. May 13–15 Québec Regional Championships, Show and Breed Survey Club schutzhund Cyno-Sport Mascouche, Québec Judge: Helmut König, SV Contact: Sylvie Stewart 450-588-6521 [email protected] www.schutzhundcyno-sport.com June 3–5 Prairie Regional Championships, Show and Breed Survey Winnipeg Working Dog Club Winnipeg, Manitoba Judge: Harald Hohmann, SV Contact: Irene Klotz 204-334-9164 [email protected] www.wwdc.ca May 20–22 Ontario Regional Championships Niagara Hundesport Fenwick, Ontario Judge: Jim Chrisp Contact: Renée Lucescu 905-386-6993 [email protected] www.niagarahundesport.com August 10–14 Canadian German Shepherd Dog Championships and Sieger Show Club IPO Sport Ste-Hyacinthe, Québec 2016 International Events March 24–27 2016 WUSV FH World Championship Belgium June 17–19 2016 Universal Sieger Championship Paderborn, Germany October 3–9 2016 WUSV World Championship Meppen, Germany Head judge: Günther Diegel, Germany Tracking: Hans Graf, Switzerland Obedience: Haruo Masuda, Japan Protection: Toine Jonkers, Holland Haik van Esblokhof completing the retrieve at the Nationals. Photo courtesy of Dwyn Tomlinson, Pausing Motion: www.pausingmotion.com. 6 Shepherd Sports Fall 2015 2015 National Championships GSSCC Championships From July 29 to August 2, East Region clubs hosted this year’s Canadian German Shepherd Dog Championships and Sieger Show in Winsloe, P.E.I. by Isis Flügge As I write this article, a whole month has gone by since our national event, but it seems like just yesterday that our club field was bustling with hundreds of people. Our little region worked hard each and every day to make this year’s Nationals a good one. A huge thank you to Fundy Schutzhund Club, East Coast Working Dog Club, Newfoundland Schutzhund Club, Central New Brunswick Schutzhund Club and, of course, Prince Edward Island Schutzhund Club for working day and night to ensure that the 2015 GSSCC Championships and Sieger Show was successful. A huge shout-out also to Fredericton IPO Club! We have gotten a ton of e-mails from competitors from all over the States and Canada complimenting us on our delicious local food, the island hospitality and the overall relaxing atmosphere that surrounds Charlottetown in the summertime. This certainly would not have been possible without the endless number of sponsors, the sportsman-like showing by all the competitors and the infinite number of volunteers who stepped up to the plate. The hosting committee did an excellent job of welcoming guests from all over North America. I can say with certainty that competitors felt very welcome and appreciated the open-field practice times before the official practice. Not only were our tracking fields phenomenal (other than the swarms of mosquitoes), but track layers Neil McIntosh and Kip Day, assisted by Jonathan Constable, and the rest of the tracking crew also did a remarkable job of making sure that regulations were followed to a T. The helpers also did an amazing job; Kelly Readman, Duane Roul, and Patrick Girard worked diligently and reliably throughout all the protection routines. We also had some outstanding judges. The GSSCC would like to thank Klaus Bartnik, Dave Grant and Helmut König for their consistency and fairness in judging every competitor. Thank you also to Jim Chrisp for judging the long down and to Doug Deacon for overseeing the whole event. There were certainly some high scores this year. Congratulations to Lance Collins and Haakon vom Mörfelder Left Raino Flügge (second from left) and Universal Siegerin Wencke vom Kiebitzende and Ken Trouton (far right) and Universal Sieger Hercules von Grünberg with judges Klaus Bartnik (far left) and Helmut König (second from right). Right Congratulations to VA1 Harlee vom Haus Heartland, owned by Hank Bowden and handled by Isis Flügge! Harlee is the first Long Stock Coat Siegerin in Canada and North America. Photos Sarah Boni, Eurosport K9 Photography: www.eurosportk9photography.com. Fall 2015 Shepherd Sports 7 2015 National Championships Land, Raino Flügge and Wencke vom Kiebitzende, Darren Pidruchney and Flynne von Dragonhaus, Gabi Hoffman and Finn vom Metterursprung, and Shanon Rawlinson and Checker vom Speedteam Bodensee, who earned the top five spots respectively. These five dog–handler teams, along with team captain Nancy Wong, represented Canada at the 2015 WUSV World Championships in Finland in late September. In addition to the WUSV team, the GSSCC also sent a team to the FCI World Championships. Congratulations to Katarzyna Kasia Pawlowska and Avallone Ari, Monique Anstee and H Reggie vom Haus Juros, Aaron Almeida and Crush von der Fan, and team captain Robin Winter and Fiesta von Narnia, who represented Canada in Switzerland in early September. The third Canadian team will represent us at the WUSV Universal Championships in Germany next year. Congratulations to Ken Trouton and Hercules von Grünberg, who last year placed second at this international event, Jennifer Jones and Caper vom Haus Dooling Kaltenbach, and team captain Jürgen Fischer. Just a word of warning: I hear the obedience judge, Raino Flügge, is a tough one! Clearly, the GSSCC will be well-represented at all three world competitions. It was a pleasure to compete at the Nationals alongside all these teams, as their sportsmanlike demeanour certainly created a supportive atmosphere for other competitors. The East Region and the GSSCC wish them all the best of luck! Our Sieger show was also a success, drawing competitors from as far away as Florida, Texas and California. Huge congratulations to Windy Pool and V1 Athena von Zauberwiesen, who was handled by 10-year old Morgan, and to Abhai Kaul and VA1 Kerry vom Königsadler. Athena and Kerry were crowned the 2015 GSSCC Siegerin and Sieger respectively. The GSSCC is also proud to announce our Long Stock Coat Siegerin: VA Harlee vom Haus Heartland, owned by Hank Bowden. This team made Sieger show history: Harlee is the first long stock coat in North America to earn a VA rating! Lastly, the GSSCC’s 2015 Universal Sieger is Hercules von Grünberg, handled by Ken Trouton, and the 2015 Universal Siegerin is Wencke vom Kiebitzende, handled by Raino Flügge. Hercules and Wencke showed that they have superb working abilities and grace in the show ring. Congratulations! We truly had a blast during the show. It was encouraging to see young handlers in the show ring; congratulations, Morgan and Gabby, on your multiple first-place finishes! Helmut König gave very constructive feedback to the show competitors, and there was a sense of camaraderie among all the handlers in and out of the show ring. It’s hard to believe that this event came and went as quickly as it did. It was surely an exhausting week filled with lots of laughs, encouraging hugs and tons of seafood. East Region members have finally caught up on sleep, and we are wrapping up the last few things before getting ready for our fall trials. We look forward to travelling to Québec next year, and we wish that region all the best in organizing the 2016 GSSCC Championships and Sieger Show. If we learned anything in the past year, it is how much work and prepaIPO1 podium finishers pose with their dogs. From left to right: Brian Donnelly and Will vom ration goes into putting on an Kiebitzende, Robin Winter and Yamaha von Narnia, IPO1 champion Eric LeBlanc and Yokyu event like the national champivon Narnia, and Craig Wandtke and Bernard Kantor Slovakia. Photo Sarah Boni, Eurosport onships. K9 Photography: www.eurosportk9photography.com. Good luck! 8 Shepherd Sports Fall 2015 2015 National Championships National IPO Trial Results Judges: Dave Grant (TR), Klaus Bartnick (OB, PR) Handler IPO1 Eric LeBlanc Robin Winter Craig Wandtke Brian Donnelly IPO2 Shandra Dyson IPO3 Lance Collins Raino Flügge Darren Pidruchney Gabi Hoffmann Shanon Rawlinson Monique Anstee Kasia Pawlowska Dan Waters Robin Winter Maxime Lachance Dubuc Mario Lamarche Jennifer Jones Aaron Almeida Maurice Bernard Kathleen Murphy Frank McEniry Mia Clarke Ken Trouton Isis Flügge Jürgen Fischer Kim MacInnis Tony Roy Marie-Hélène Develay Jack Dinsmore Serge Pominville Jocelyn Houle Liesl Price Russ Fox Mary Chaloner-Blair Jack Parsons Harold Alexander Gilles Savard Dale Comeau Blain Penney Eric LeBlanc Francis Cote Yvon Lévesque Helpers: Duane Roul, Patrick Girard, Kelly Readman Breed Dog TR OB PR Rating Total GSD GSD GSD GSD Yokyu von Narnia Yamaha von Narnia Bernard Kantor Slovakia Will vom Kiebitzende 83 94 92 83 90 86 77 73 97 88 96 92 a a a a 270 268 265 248 GSD Bora von Fulk 94 65 88 a - GSD GSD GSD GSD GSD GSD MAL GSD GSD GSD GSD GSD GSD GSD GSD GSD GSD GSD GSD GSD GSD GSD GSD MIX GSD GSD GSD GSD GSD GSD GSD GSD GSD GSD GSD GSD GSD Haakon vom Mörfelder Land Wencke vom Kiebitzende Flynne von Dragonhaus Finn vom Metterursprung Checker vom Speedteam Bodensee H Reggie vom Haus Juros Avallone Ari Cilla von Daechsel Fiesta von Narnia Kally vom Haus Shekinah Hasselballe Vito Caper vom Haus Dooling Kaltenbach Crush von der Fan Haik van Esblokhof Eli von der Eisspitzen Heck vom Haus TTH Bruno vom Kleinenberg Hercules von Grünberg Wynne vom Kiebitzende Ivo von der Daelenberghütte Rieka vom Kiebitzende Zeppelin von Narnia Gibb’z du bois du Luxembourg Bowser Eugen vom Bugenhagen Ando vom dunklen Zwinger Fenix von der Eisspitzen Gismo van Esblokhof B Karl vom Haus Velipoje Ramses von MaKeRa Elvis vom Mack-Zwinger Cherok von der Salztal-Höhe Vinnie von Narnia Ajax vom Kiebitzende Cache von Narnia Eddie Froulund Elle de la Cité des Loups Gris 96 95 95 98 95 88 91 95 91 88 87 90 90 92 87 88 87 92 87 89 82 92 87 75 75 88 60 80 22 42 55 81 - 90 93 93 95 83 93 94 89 94 94 92 83 85 84 83 82 82 74 74 72 80 82 71 80 77 62 84 52 92 72 88 76 - 97 95 94 88 98 94 90 88 87 87 85 90 87 85 90 90 88 90 90 88 83 71 80 78 80 81 83 81 90 81 43 73 - a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a - 283 283 282 281 276 275 275 272 272 269 264 263 262 261 260 260 257 256 251 249 245 245 238 233 232 / / / / / / pulled DQ DQ DQ DQ DQ Fall 2015 Shepherd Sports 9 2015 National Championships Judge: Helmut König National Show Results Owner Working Class MALE Abhai Kaul Frank Caputo Windy Pool Francisca van de Kruisweg John Yanik Brian Donnelly Blain Penney Ken Trouton Jürgen Fischer Working Class FEMALE Windy Pool Raino Flügge Jennifer Jones Troy Lynds Frank Caputo Working FEMALE — Long Stock Coat Hank Bowden Veteran Class MALE Raino Flügge Veteran Class FEMALE Windy Pool 12–18 Months MALE Trish Langville Troy Lynds Bruno Fournel Michael MacDonald 12–18 Months FEMALE Michael MacDonald Danielle Lynk Windy Pool 9–12 Months — Long Stock Coat Hank Bowden 9–12 Months FEMALE Ann Marie Leadbeater Francisca van de Kruisweg 6–9 Months MALE Darin Clarke 6–9 Months FEMALE Karyne Desnoyers Sherri Malone 6–9 Months MALE — Long Stock Coat Jean Belzile James Lavigne Dog Rating Kerry vom Königsadler Dono vom Mutigen Zelindo vom Luttersbruch Jannick vom Winnloh Ottmar vom Kerschberger Will vom Kiebitzende Ajax vom Kiebitzende Hercules von Grünberg Ivo von der Daelenberghütte VA1 V1 V2 V3 V4 SG1 SG2 G1 G2 Athena von Zauberwiesen Wencke vom Kiebitzende Caper vom Haus Dooling Kaltenbach Ashia dei Precision Dora vom Mutigen V1 V2 SG1 Ins0 EZ0 Harlee vom Haus Heartland VA1 Kofi vom Kiebitzende V1 Orlanda von Nimbus V1 Pacco von Micurs Ziegerkamp Milton Sniper Kaiser du Domaine Chico von Micurs SG1 SG2 SG3 SG4 Suzie von Micurs Monica von Micurs Token von Zauberwiesen SG1 SG2 SG3 Oz vom Wofenhaus VP1 Oasis von Haus Pfalzerheide Naomi von Haus Pfalzerheide VP1 VP2 Hercles vom Kleinenberg VP1 Shelby vom Echezarreta Heidi vom Kleinenberg VP1 VP2 Dexter vom Kiebitzende Duco vom Kiebitzende P1 P2 Continued on p. 11. 10 Shepherd Sports Fall 2015 2015 National Championships 3–6 Months FEMALE Ann Marie Leadbeater Duane Roul 3–6 Months MALE Ann Arsenault Open Class MALE Allan Miller Mike & Sara Sanford Duane Roul Open Class FEMALE Frank Caputo Francisca van de Kruisweg Kennel Group Mike MacDonald Raino Flügge Progeny Group Kofi vom Kiebitzende SchH3, IPO3, FH, V, Kkl IPO3 Championship Eiva vom Wasserwald Phoebe vom Rivergreen VP1 VP2 Frisco von Kalt Bach VP1 Cassidy vom Deutschen Königshof Stormymagic’s Totte Barek vom Kiebitzende SG1 SG2 G1 Elite vom Mutigen Mississippi von Haus Pfalzerheide SG1 SG2 von Micurs vom Kiebitzende 1 2 2015 Nationals — Award Winners 1. Lance Collins, Haakon vom Mörfelder Land 283 2. Raino Flügge, Wencke vom Kiebitzende 283 3. Darren Pidruchney, Flynne vom Dragonhaus 282 IPO1 Championship 1. Eric LeBlanc, Yokyu von Narnia 270 2. Robin Winter, Yamaha von Narnia 268 3. Craig Wandtke, Bernard Kantor Slovakia 265 IPO Trial — High Score in Each Phase Tracking: Gabi Hoffmann, Finn vom Metterursprung 98 Obedience: Gabi Hoffmann, Finn vom Metterursprung 95 Protection: Shanon Rawlinson, Checker vom Speedteam Bodensee 98 Team Canada, WUSV Worlds 2015, Finland 1. Lance Collins, Haakon vom Mörfelder Land 283 2. Raino Flügge, Wencke vom Kiebitzende 283 3. Darren Pidruchney, Flynne von Dragonhaus 282 4. Gabi Hoffmann, Finn vom Metterursprung 281 5. Shanon Rawlinson, Checker vom Speedteam Bodensee 276 Sieger Show: Working-Class Males 1. Abhai Kaul, Kerry vom Königsadler 2. Frank Caputo, Dono vom Mutigen 3. Windy Pool, Zelindo vom Lüttersbruch Sieger Show: Working-Class Females 1. Windy Pool, Athena vom Zauberwiesen 2. Raino Flügge, Wencke vom Kiebitzende 3. Jennifer Jones, Caper vom Haus Dooling Kaltenbach Sieger Show: Working-Class Female, Long Stock Coat Hank Bowden, Harlee vom Haus Heartland Universal Sieger Ken Trouton, Hercules von Grünberg Universal Siegerin Raino Flügge, Wencke vom Kiebitzende Highest Placed Canadian-Bred Male in Show Frank Caputo, Dono vom Mutigen Highest Placed Canadian-Bred Female in Show Raino Flügge, Wencke vom Kiebitzende High Score — Canadian-Bred IPO3 Dog Raino Flügge, Wencke vom Kiebitzende Best Performance in Protection: Sieger Show Males Ken Trouton, Hercules von Grünberg Best Performance in Protection: Sieger Show Females 1. Jennifer Jones, Caper vom Haus Dooling Kaltenbach 2. Raino Flügge, Wencke vom Kiebitzende Team Challenge Award Prince Edward Island Schutzhund Club • Raino Flügge, Wencke vom Kiebitzende • Isis Flügge, Wynne vom Kiebitzende • Kim MacInnes, Rieka vom Kiebitzende • Harry Alexander, Elvis vom Mack–Zwinger Helpers’ Choice Championships Serge Pominville, Eugen vom Bugenhagen Sportsmanship Award Isis Flügge, PEISC Fall 2015 Shepherd Sports 11 2015 National Championships 2 1 3 4 12 Shepherd Sports Fall 2015 2015 National Championships Photo Gallery Who’s Who Left Page 1. Flynne von Dragonhaus, who was handled by Darren Pidruchney and went on to place third overall in IPO3, leaves no doubt about the seriousness of his intentions. 2. Monique Anstee and H Reggie vom Haus Juros show the heeling style that helped them earn a score of 93 in obedience and a place on FCI Team Canada. 3. Avallone Ari, who was handled by Kasia Pawlowska, completes a picture-perfect retrieve over the jump on the way to a score of 94 in obedience and a spot on FCI Team Canada. 5 4. Going down! Ando vom Dunklen Zwinger, who was handled by Jocelyn Houle, tackles helper Duane Roul. This Page 5. The smile says it all. Yvon Lévesque and Elle de la Cité des Loups Gris salute the crowd. 6. Will vom Kiebitzende, who was handled by Brian Donnelly, battles helper Kelly Readman. 6 7. Fenix von der Eisspitzen, who was handled by Liesl Price, holds helper Duane Roul in the blind. Photo Credits 1, 4 — Dwyn Tomlinson, Pausing Motion: www.pausingmotion.com 2, 3, 5, 6, 7 — Sarah Boni, Eurosport K9 Photography: www.eurosportk9photography.com To see a video collage of Sarah’s photos from the Nationals, follow this link. 7 Fall 2015 Shepherd Sports 13 2015 National Championships Lance Collins, Canadian Champion This profile of Lance Collins was put together by a group of his friends in the sport. “Try not to become a man of success, but try rather to become a man of value. He is considered successful in our day who gets more out of life than he puts in. But a man of value will give more than he receives.” — Albert Einstein (quoted by William Miller in Life magazine, 1955) Our 2015 Canadian champion, Lance Collins, is such a man of value. It’s pretty easy to find Lance’s bio. Just check out the website of the West Coast German Shepherd Schutzhund Club. Lance has been training in Schutzhund as a hobby since 1980 and has qualified for Team Canada 11 times. He started judging in 1990 and has judged all over the world, including at the WUSV Weltmeisterschaft. In about 1990, Lance and a group of dog training enthusiasts started the WCGSSC, which has become the most successful club in Canada. This year, the club sent its 33rd and 34th members to represent Canada at the WUSV World Championships. While impressive in itself, this statistic does not include the host of other competitors whom Lance has helped to qualify for Team Canada. With his wife, Dr. Gabi Hoffmann, with whom he has shared the national podium no less than five times — surely a record — Lance 14 Shepherd Sports Fall 2015 has competed at the world level four times since 2009. (The only break in this competitive streak came when he received the immense honour of being asked to judge the event. When the Germans ask you, a foreigner, to judge “their” sport on their home turf, that is high praise indeed.) His partnership with Gabi is truly that. The years have shown that the difficulty of training, travelling and competing with your spouse has made each of them stronger and better. Could there be a bigger way to stress a relationship than to go head to head with your spouse, vying for the top spot? And then there are the sheer logistics of travelling, training and competing with multiple dogs. And yet each sharpens the other. Their successes build more successes and their failures spur brainstorming and problem solving — problem solving that usually benefits the rest of us as they pass on to others what they have learned. One of the things that makes Lance unique is his commitment to sharing his knowledge and experience. If the mark of great teachers is that they lift their students above them, then surely Lance is the giant on whose shoulders so many others in this sport stand. As many as his successes have been, he never forgets his debt to all those who shared their knowledge with him — those who taught and nurtured and cajoled and yelled and swore and shared insights gleaned from both successes and failures. This debt has been paid forward more times than can be counted, in the numbers of others who have attended the Invitational Workweek, who have stood on podiums everywhere, and who have achieved a title they never thought they could. But the one thing that you will hear from Lance Collins again and again is not the story of his successes; it is the story of what he learned from his mistakes — the commitment to trying again, the analysis of “what went wrong and how to fix it.” And above all, his commitment to his abiding goal: to see Team Canada stand on the podium at the WUSV Worlds — because we are good enough, and we will do it in his lifetime. Left Lance at his spiritual home in the sport, the ruins of a Roman villa near Tengen, Germany, where he forged lasting friendships and worked hundreds of dogs as he cut his teeth in helper work. Right Lance and Haakon vom Mörfelder Land at this year’s Canadian Nationals. 2015 AGM Minutes of the 2015 GSSCC Annual General Meeting This year’s AGM was held in Winsloe, P.E.I., on July 31, in conjunction with the Nationals. Note: Reports referred to in these minutes are available in the Members’ Section of the GSSCC website. Click on AGM Reports & Minutes, Motions & Updates. President Dave Jantzen called the meeting to order at 4 p.m. Roll Call of Officers — Dave Jantzen, Peter Haslett, Jennifer Jones-Fischer, Jean Chrisp, Nancy Wong. Irene Klotz was welcomed as recording secretary. Roll Call — The following clubs were represented at the meeting: Delta SchH Club, Lower Mainland GSDC, Pacific SchH Dogsport Club, West Coast GSSC, Western Rescue SchH Club, GSDC of Calgary, GSDC of Edmonton, Winnipeg Working Dog Club, Capital City SchH Club, Niagara Hundesport, Scarborough Select GSSC, Club Cyno Sport, Club SchH Estrie, Club SchH Ste-Foy, Central New Brunswick SchH Club, East Coast WDC, Fundy SchH Club, Newfoundland SchH Club, Prince Edward Island SchH Club, Wainfleet Working Dog Club, IPO Sport. Minutes of 2014 AGM Motion: Susan Lawrence, seconded by Debbie Reynolds, to accept minutes as published. Carried. Discussion ensued regarding apparent lack of proper notification of AGM. Notification in the form of an invite to the meeting should have been posted on the website or in the magazine. Discussion as to WUSV meeting, and whether proxy votes allowed. Continuing discussion regarding attendee at WUSV meeting on GSSCC’s behalf. Dave clarified and indicated that according to GSSCC bylaws, we vote in person. Lance Collins then brought up a point of order regarding verification of attendees’ memberships. Individual memberships of attendees were then confirmed. President’s Report — Dave Jantzen Dave indicated that his past six years of presidency have been mostly pleasurable, and there were not too many complaints. Nationals are being held at a nice venue and in a beautiful province. Wishing everyone a good time. Treasurer’s Report— Jean Chrisp Written copies of the treasurer’s report and financial statements were distributed. Jean indicated that with Susan Lawrence’s help, she was able to organize the files she took over. She has created an income and expense statement to the current date. Financial statements were posted on the website. Enquiries about audited statements: Jean indicated the cost for this would be over $10,000. Susan Lawrence indicated that she did an audit of the books and provided clarification. A point was raised that the 2013 financial statements had not yet been voted on, and it was questioned whether these statements were finalized. The shortfall of funds at the 2013 Nationals was brought up and questioned. Discussion and clarifications on the allocation of the funds. Dave clarified, indicating it was a decision he had made. Motion: Kip Day, seconded by Brian Currey, to accept the 2013 Treasurer’s Report as presented. Carried. Motion: Kip Day, seconded by Brian Currey, to accept the 2014 Treasurer’s Report as presented. Carried. Head Judge’sReport — Doug Deacon Doug expressed thanks to the Prince Edward Island SchH Club and the Eastern Region clubs for hosting this event. Thanks to the judges: Klaus Bartnik, Helmut König, Dave Grant and Jim Chrisp. The budget went forward for education of judges, and waiting for acceptance. Younger judges are being invited to judge in the U.S., and this is a great compliment. Best of luck to those chosen to represent Team Canada at the WUSV, Universal Sieger and FCI. Dave J. is in contact with the CKC regarding an FCI team. No reply as yet. Show and Breed Survey Report — Sandy McAllister Written report distributed. Sandy thanked Irene for translations of breed survey info and Andrea for being available and responding to questions. Andrea thanked Sandy for all her work in processing GSSCC breed surveys. Sandy reviewed some of the details and referenced the breed survey checklist. Read the details required and ensure that the information submitted is complete. Also, a reminder to make a file copy of your breed survey worksheets before submitting them. Show Guidelines have been translated from the German SV version, and adapted for the GSSCC. These will be posted on our website. Fall 2015 Shepherd Sports 15 2015 AGM Information received from the WUSV indicates that they are proposing hip and elbow surveys be required for the 2016 WUSV teams, and breed surveys will be required for the 2017 WUSV teams (see Notice Board, p. 4). Discussion as to the distribution of WUSV information; Andrea indicated that she gets informational emails, and info is also posted on the WUSV website. Suggestion was made that WUSV minutes be sent out to the Regions. Team Canada Report — Doug Deacon Doug indicated that 28 people had submitted applications: five for Universal Sieger and 12 for FCI. We will see who qualifies as the day progresses. Send in applications sooner to the regional directors. WUSV — a score of 80 across the board is required — 2015 in Finland; FCI — Switzerland; Universal Sieger — Germany. Robin Winter recommended contacting CKC members within our organization to help with contacts and communication with the CKC regarding FCI events. Robin and Dave J. to discuss further. Lance indicated that last year’s team was one of the best ever. We’re getting closer to being in the top 10. Frank McEniry expressed thanks to Raino for his efforts. Helper Co-ordinator Report — Jim Chrisp Written report distributed. Jim briefly reviewed his report. Marketing Committee Report — Jack Parsons Written report distributed. Jack briefly reviewed. Unfortunately, April was unable to attend. Jack indicated that Facebook is a fast way to communicate with members. We’ve received over 4,000 “likes.” Judge Co-ordinator Report — Irene Klotz Written report distributed. Irene briefly reviewed the report. Two new SV three-way judges are now available. Trial and Show Paperwork Report — Debbie Reynolds Written report presented. Debbie detailed some of the information. Important to mark off the impartiality test on trial summary sheets. This must be completed. Old Business Dave J. read out the motions that had been sent out to members with the election ballots. Discussion re the validity of the motions, as mover and seconder were not indicated. According to the minutes of a special meeting of August 29, 2003 (published in Shepherd 16 Shepherd Sports Fall 2015 Sports), and which were read out, regarding executive motions being published. Discussion regarding the validity of the motions being on the same paper as the election ballots. Motion: Aaron Almeida, seconded by Craig Wandtke, to discard the entire mailed-out ballots. Defeated. Motion: Raino Flügge, seconded by Frank Caputo, to remove the results of the policy changes from the mailed-out ballots, as no mover and seconder indicated. Discussion. Motion was withdrawn. As head of the Elections Committee, Ken Trouton clarified the ballot process. Ken T. read out the results of the motions: 6(b) motion passed; 6(h) motion passed; 15.4(e) motion passed; 43(s) motion passed; 5(g) motion passed. New Business Question was raised regarding the helper selection for the Nationals. Dave J. clarified the selection process. Motion: Dale Comeau, seconded by Duane Roul, to create an “alternate” position in addition to the five WUSV Team Canada members. A second motion was made that the alternate’s expenses to the Worlds should be covered. Discussion. Dave J. indicated that an alternate is not always available to the five-person team. Further discussion of available resources. Dialogue, comments and suggestions for building funds. Motion was withdrawn. Lance Collins indicated the need for a business plan– budget. Dave J. indicated that funds for helper and judges’ training had been allocated, and a budget has been created. Also working on a database for membership and trial paperwork. To cut down on expenses, Dave J. is working with Anthony on setting up a test e-ballot for the fall. Motion: Eric LeBlanc, seconded by Raino Flügge, to accept the proposed 2015–16 budget as presented. Carried. 2016 Championship Presentation — Frank McEniry Frank congratulated the Prince Edward Island SchH Club and the Eastern Region for their work in hosting this year’s Nationals. Quebec will host the Championships in 2016. Host club is IPO Sport, a relatively new club but with some experienced members. The event will be in Ste-Hyacinthe, near Montreal. Due to logistics, the event will be held August 10–14, 2016. Location is at a high school field, with availability of the school facilities for meeting rooms, etc. The website should be up and running in about a month. Ontario will host the 2017 Nationals. 2015 AGM Election Results The chair was turned over to Peter Haslett for the election results. Ken T. was the Election Committee chairperson, along with Brian C. and Dorwin. A total of 275 ballots were returned, and it was a slim margin of six votes in favour of Darin Clarke as the new president. Motion: Kip Day, seconded by Hank Bowden, to destroy the ballots. No objections. Carried. Motion: Peter Haslett, seconded by Brian Currey, to appoint Ken Trouton as the Elections Chairperson for 2016. Carried. Raino expressed thanks to Dave Jantzen for all his work. Dave thanked the Board for their efforts. Congratulations to Darin. Positions by acclamation: April Lensen, Nancy Wong; Jennifer Jones-Fischer replaces Maurice Bernard until next year’s elections. Darin thanked everyone for their votes. He will do his best to improve the GSSCC and is looking forward to working with the Board. Thanks to Dave J. for all his work over the past years. Meeting adjourned at 6:55 p.m. Minutes recorded by Irene Klotz. A Huge Thank You to the Sponsors of This Year’s Nationals DogSport Gear Adams Group of Companies K9 Shop Aurora Booties Misty Blue Waters Deep Sea Fishing Bowden Transport City of Charlottetown Clark’s Toyota Heather MacLeod Oaks Vet Hospital Lisa and Jamie Budgell Working Dog Canada Susan Lawrence Jewell’s Farmers Market Pfalzerheide Kennel Armour Transport Gabi Hoffmann Lance Collins E-Collar Technologies Jeanne Novak Barley Malt & Vine . . . and many more! Fall 2015 Shepherd Sports 17 WWDC Fire Update Rising from the Ashes An arsonist may have torched the Winnipeg Working Dog Club’s facilities, but club members weren’t going to let a little thing like that faze them. On September 20, 2014, some idiot(s) burnt down our clubhouse, shed and adjoining metal container. Nothing was stolen. It was purely a hate crime. Now, almost a year later, we want to show the rest of the country what can be accomplished by some determined individuals. Nothing would have been possible without the kind and generous donations from across the country. The people and clubs who donated are the true, unselfish sportspeople, who want the sport to survive and grow. We will always remember what you did for us. Whether it was rafters, metal roofing, training equipment or money, everything was used, and slowly but surely, we rebuilt. We just hosted our first event since the fire, and we’re all very proud of what we have accomplished. As you can see in the pictures, it was a lot of work, but almost everything is done. We hope to see any and all of you in the future at one of our events. Thanks again to the ones who donated and care about others in the sport. Winnipeg Working Dog Club That Was Then This Is Now 18 Shepherd Sports Fall 2015 Club Reports Winnipeg Working Dog Club The club has been busy training and rebuilding. A few of us headed west to the Prairie Regionals in Edmonton in June. It was great to see a lot of friends there. Jim and Enzo didn’t have the results in trial that they would have liked, but that’s the dog sport for you. Next was the Nationals in PEI. What an event! Everyone had praise for the organizers. Congratulations to all the competitors who made the teams, whether it be WUSV, FCI or Universal Sieger. We just finished hosting a very successful seminar with Stefan Schaub. Everyone came away with so much Central Plains Schutzhund Club Central Plains Schutzhund Club? What? Who? That’s right, you read it correctly; we still exist! And we’re training hard! This club, with members still training since the GSSCC was formed in 1979, has a current core group that includes eight members, three of whom are brand new to the sport. This group reliably meets for training many times each week. We also have approximately eight “parttime” members, who train semi-regularly when they can. Which means, when everyone shows up, we have some busy helpers!! The arrival of some of our members seemed to shock the Prairie Region when we showed up to watch Regionals this summer in Edmonton. We are excited to say that we are hoping to make many more appearances, possibly even with our dogs, in the months and years to come! At the moment, we are planning to offer to host the Regionals in 2017. Barry Gay, our club’s GSSCC teaching helper, along with Bob Gallagher, no longer have to exhaust themselves catching all the dogs and can now leave some of the work to Dylan Powell, our club’s new helper. Dylan is club-level certified and has been training with us for two years. Most of his education has been aimed at learning to develop our dogs in the protection phase, but he has managed to qualify at the club helper level along the way. Many thanks to Danny Grayson of Austin, Texas, for his two visits, as well as to Barry’s continuing guidance, Dylan is really starting to see what’s needed improvement and information. Thanks again to everyone who helped to put it on, and to our guests from Victoria, Edmonton, Fort McMurray, Brandon and Brazil. We have new club members this year. Joining are Mandy, Robert and Brenda, Sam and Travis, Janis, and Fred and Renatta — and coming back to the fold are Jeff and Maria. It’s great to see so many new faces who are willing to help out in any way they can. We have a trial with Dorwin Anderson coming up in two weeks. Many are nervously training towards their titles. It should be a great time as usual. Good luck to everyone in the future, and hope to see you all in our new clubhouse sometime soon (see p. 18). for each dog. We also have a few more entry-level helpers whom we hope to eventually certify for work in trials of the future. By the time you read this, Oct. 9 and 10 will have passed, and we will have hosted our club trial in Saskatoon with SV and Canadian judge Frank Mensing, Canada’s first judge. Many of the dogs from our club will be trialing that weekend, and we hope to see many others come out as well! Holly Powell and Barry Gay Left Helper Dylan Powell takes a bite during training. Right Holly Powell on the table with her dog, who is being worked by visiting trainer Danny Grayson of Austin, Texas, as Cheryl Foster looks on. Fall 2015 Shepherd Sports 19 Club Reports Lower Mainland German Shepherd Dog Club After a very long, hot summer, we are heading into fall and this means rain (something most of us in the Vancouver area are very familiar with). The past few months have certainly been busy and exciting. We are very proud that two LMGSDC members qualified for world-level events. Big congratulations to Kasia Pawlowska and Avallone Ari on their seventh-place finish at the GSSCC Nationals, which qualified them for the FCI team. In addition, Ken Trouton’s Hank (Hercules Synergy Working Dog Club It has been a heads-down-and-train kind of summer at Synergy. Nothing terribly exciting to report. Jim got himself a new puppy, a very promising young prospect who is showing a lot of talent so far. The pup’s father just won the Bundessieger, and we expect big things of Jim and The Gaz. We’re gearing up for the fall trials — and are very excited about how many trials are scheduled in the Ontario Region this fall! von Grünberg) was named Universal Sieger and qualified again for the WUSV Universal Team. It was also great to see many Lower Mainland members show support and attend the Nationals: Dorwin, Helen, Nancy, Andrea, Dave, Phil and Johnathan. Thanks to Johnathan for all the pictures on Facebook so we could follow along with the trip. The Racine Hyatt seminar was a success and covered topics such as managing old and new injuries, preventive measures and activities for puppies. We have several promising Hank and Franz puppies in the club now, and it will be exciting to watch them mature. A couple of members who took the summer off for work are back out on the field. Yay! Penny is also starting a new puppy, Bella, and Andrea has one on the way, so right now, we are club that is heavy on young dogs and a few retired dogs, with not many in between. Congratulations to member Chris Tsiakos on his new helper certification: club trial, front half. Chris brings youth, athleticism and enthusiasm in abundance to the table. Congratulations also to Marvin Eng on recertifying at the national level. Good luck to everyone in all your trials! Have fun and train hard! Left Jim and Gazza spend some time bonding. Right Chris and Axel work together on building prey drive. Photos by Dwyn Tomlinson, Pausing Motion: www.pausingmotion.com. 20 Shepherd Sports Fall 2015 Club Reports Comox Valley Working Dog Club It has been a very busy summer. The sport is growing in Comox Valley with a lot of interest over the last few months. Welcome to new members: Barb and Booker; Paul, Lisa and DJ; Jennifer and Shiloh; Jen, Doug and Rocco; and Brad and Kaya. Welcome back to the sport, Doug and Heather. Next year is going to be a very fun year with a good group of very dedicated and hardworking members. A few are interested in learning helper work, so that will be great. Our club was preparing for an October trial and working hard. Good luck to all. We are planning a big winter of working hard towards next year’s trials. We are also planning a couple of seminars and a May trial next spring, so there is lots of work to do. We had a booth at the town fair this year, and although the weather brought a much-needed rainstorm for three days, it was a great time. According to Barb we will have a team “positive talk” group with Howie leading the way. Well . . . now, that should be great fun! Happy training! East Coast Working Dog Club ECWDC members want to congratulate PEISC and the East Region for hosting a successful 2015 GSSCC Nationals. It was hard work but a lot of fun. Duane Roul, Sara Sanford and Ferdi Van de Kruisweg participated in the Seiger show. Duane Roul, Heather MacLeod, Karen March and Angela Fleming volunteered at the event, helping with the silent auction, the food and beer tent, field setup, first response and athletic therapy, group and many other tasks. We are all especially proud of Duane, who was the front-half helper during protection. Recently we hosted a regional working weekend. We were pleased with the attendance and it was fun. ECWDC, FIPO, Fundy SC and PEISC, other working dog agencies, two new helpers and five breeds were represented. Working weekends allow for the sharing of knowledge, socializing and preparing for upcoming fall trials. ECWDC members would like to thank Darin Clarke and Kim MacInnis for their help. Two of the new members welcomed by Comox Valley Working Dog Club: Lisa and DJ (left) and Barb and Booker (above). We wish all GSSCC members successful trials this fall and enjoyed cheering for those who represented Canada internationally. Heather MacLeod Right Loretta is happy with her track! Photo Karen March. Left Practising the sendout. Photo Loretta Brewer-Thijssen. Fall 2015 Shepherd Sports 21 Club Reports York Region Schutzhund Club For YRSC members, this past summer was topsy-turvy, to put it mildly. A couple of us moved house, another was in the midst of planning a move, others have been preoccupied with unexpected and sometimes very sad life changes, and some have been dealing with all the above. As a result, for a while, training was hit-and-miss for nearly everyone. During this time, some members expanded their horizons and become involved in competing with their dogs in other venues, such as dock diving, rally, agility, barn hunting, and search and rescue. Congratulations to Magnum on his successful dock-diving debut and to Next, who achieved two qualifying legs toward a rally title. Efforts like these can only help to reinforce the dog–handler bond that is so important in Schutzhund and all dog sports. Fundy Schutzhund Club It sure was great to see so many of you in Charlottetown this summer for the Canadian championships. I hope you all had as much fun on the Island as we did. It was a great event and congratulations to all the clubs of the East Region for pulling it off. Particular kudos to the Prince Edward Island Schutzhund Club for all your hard work. And thanks to everyone who sent us feedback and kind words after the event. As we recovered from exhaustion in the days following, it sure was nice to hear that our efforts were appreciated. Congratulations to Team Canada: Lance and Haakon, Raino and Wencke, Darren and Flynne, Gabi and Finn and Shanon and Checker. We were cheering for you as you competed at the 2015 WUSV World Championships in Finland. Team Fundy was represented on the trial field at the Nationals by Dale and Vinnie, as well as Mia and Bruno. Unfortunately, Vinnie injured himself during protection and wasn’t able to finish the routine. The club was also represented in the show ring by Anne and Frisco, Jamie This fall, we started sharing our field with a newly formed search-and-rescue group. They use the field and the surrounding wooded areas on days when the club is not training, and we hope that there will be some cross-pollination of useful training ideas and techniques — as well as help with some of the field-maintenance chores that no one enjoys. Now that the disrupted summer of 2015 is behind us (fingers crossed!), club members have gotten back to serious training. We have initiated an active training program that includes excursions to work with experienced trainers, as well as hosting others to work with us at the club grounds. With several of these sessions — mini-seminars, in some respects — under our belts, club members are pumped and looking forward to sharing even more tips and training ideas as we sharpen our routines and expand our repertoire of training strategies. And best of all, we’ve been having fun with one another and with our dogs. and Duco, Sherri and Heidi, and Darin and Hercles. Though Kip and Angela did not compete this year, they certainly worked their butts off at the tracking fields and then in the show ring — and wherever else help was needed. Thanks to all FSC members who were there and pitched in wherever and whenever they were needed. Proud of you guys and gals! With the Nationals behind us, it was time to enjoy what was left of summer. Well, except Darin maybe, who jumped right into his new job as GSSCC president. Good luck, Darin! I’d also like to welcome some new members to our club: Keith and Rowdy, Penni and Xeva, Melissa and Elsa, Vanessa and Cali and Catherine and Herbie. In addition to Elsa and Herbie, we have several members with young dogs or puppies. There’s Anne with Frisco, Sherri with Heidi, Darin with Hercles, and Jamie with Duco. Lots and lots of puppies, and we look forward to watching them grow and reach their potential. Next on the agenda for the Fundy Schutzhund Club was our annual Oktoberfest trial on October 24. Good luck with the rest of the trial season, everyone! Are you eligible for a sport medal? Mia Clarke Handlers who have completed an AD and accumulated the required points by trialing successfully are eligible for a bronze, silver, gold or platinum sport medal. Find out everything you need to know about this and other GSSCC award programs at www.gsscc.ca/the-gsscc/other-programs.aspx. 22 Shepherd Sports Fall 2015 Club Reports Chinook Schutzhund Club of Alberta Club members had a busy summer. We hosted Dean Calderon, who has competed for the USA at the WUSV Worlds many times, as well as at the FCI Worlds, for a three-day seminar at the end of June. Dean worked long days and participants got excellent instruction in all three phases of the sport. The positive change in some of the dogs during that time was impressive, and the fact that the changes have continued after the seminar speaks volumes. Our Temperament Test fundraiser at the end of August was booked solid every day, with more than 70 dogs taking the test. The participants enjoyed the smooth organization and feedback from the judge. Along with earning a TT, Gwen and Lana were also busy in other venues, earning a second Draft Dog Excellent and a Master Obedience Trial Champion. Shannon is aiming for Lana’s IPO2 and ZTP this fall, and then Lana is heading for the whelping box. Terry and Roar have worked very hard in preparation for trialing for their IPO1 this fall. We wish this team much success. Alla has a new Cane Corso pup, Hella, a daughter of her Safir, IPO3A. Alla and Safir have been tracking dili- Niagara Hundesport First, we would like to thank the Prince Edward Island Schutzhund Club and all the clubs from the East Region for coming together to put on the 2015 GSSCC Nationals. Congratulations to all the teams that represented — and will go on to represent — Canada in international events. It was great to see Niagara club members Craig, Jack and Shandra out on the field at the Nationals. We are very proud of Jack and Bowser for making the front page of The Guardian, Charlottetown’s daily newspaper. As I write this, we are getting ready for our club trial with GSSCC judge Jim Crisp on September 20. We have a good turnout, as most club members are trialing, and we have a couple of entries from other clubs. Good luck to all the competitors. Planning for next year’s Ontario Regional Championships, which our club will host, is under way. A Facebook page will be up and running soon. We will give updates when we get confirmation. The working championship and show will take place on two different weekends. gently and will soon add the full IPO3 to his name. Safir also came through the Temperament Test with flying colours. To catch up to the Rottweilers, Zamir and Vince are each looking forward to a new GSD pup in 2016. We hoped to see some of you at our October trial with Jim Chrisp. Carolyn Herle Adrienne and Orley working with Dean Calderon at Chinook’s June seminar. Niagara at the Nationals. Right Bernard Kantor Slovakia with Kelly Readman. Below Bowser with helper Patrick Girard. Photos Ivana Karlsen. Shandra Dyson Fall 2015 Shepherd Sports 23 Club Reports Prince Edward Island Schutzhund Club As this is being written, we are still enjoying beautiful, warm sunny days here on P.E.I., and everyone has managed to recover from hosting the 2015 GSSCC Championships and Sieger Show! Club members are now busy training and preparing for various trials this fall. After a busy spring and summer planning and preparing for the Nationals on P.E.I., the time finally arrived for us to show the judges, competitors and guests our lovely island and friendly hospitality. During the event, we were grateful for such wonderful support from the rest of the East Region. Everyone pitched in to help wherever they were needed. Thank you!! The PEISC was well-represented at the Nationals this year by the teams of Raino and Wencke, Harry and Elvis, Kim and Rieka, and Isis and Wynne. Not only did they compete, but they all also worked hard behind the scenes every day. Some notable highlights from the trial: • PEI won the Team Challenge Award this year. • Isis won the Sportsmanship Award. (Not only did she compete in the trial and show, but she also provided translations for the judges, was show secretary and helped out wherever she was needed. Outstanding job!) • Raino and Wencke vom Kiebitzende placed second in the trial with a score of 283 and 24 Shepherd Sports Fall 2015 proudly represented us on Team Canada at the WUSV World Championships in Finland in September. Congratulations, Raino and Wencke!! • Kim and Rieka vom Kiebitzende and Isis and Wynne vom Kiebitzende were asked to go to the FCI World Championships, although they did not attend. • Great showing by Harry and Elvis vom Mack-Zwinger in obedience. They are now getting ready to compete at the New England Regionals. Notable highlights from the show: • Jean and Dexter vom Kiebitzende placed first among six- to nine-month-old long stock coat males. • Raino and Wencke placed second among working-class females and second in bite work among females. • Wencke was crowned Universal Siegerin. • Kofi vom Kiebitzende, who was handled by eight-yearold Gabi Ramirez, placed first among veteran males. • Raino and the vom Kiebitzende kennel showed in the working-line kennel group (first time ever at a Canadian national event) and achieved second place. • Raino showed a Kofi progeny group and placed first. This was also the first time that a working-line progeny group was shown at a Canadian Sieger show. Way to go everyone! We are proud of all your achievements. Happy training. Margie Fredrickson Left Kofi vom Kiebitzende and his eight-year old show handler, Gabi Ramirez. Below left PEISC won the Team Challenge Award at this year’s Nationals. Below right Raino Flügge with PEISC’s superstar Wencke vom Kiebitzende. Photos Angela Flügge. Committees/Comités Awards Committee Sports Medals and Certificates Chairperson — Cathie Pierson [email protected] Canadian German Shepherd Dog Championship Committee Chairperson — Darin Clarke 506-977-4949 [email protected] April Lensen 705-437-2524 [email protected] Elections Committee Chairperson — Ken Trouton [email protected] Ethics Committee Chairperson — Jennifer Jones 289-696-5825 [email protected] Karen Sinclair Jim Chrisp [email protected] Helper Committee Chairperson — Jim Chrisp 204-344-5567 [email protected] Dorwin Anderson [email protected] Darin Clarke [email protected] J.C. Champagne Insurance Committee Chairperson — Jennifer Jones 289-696-5825 [email protected] Judges’ Committee Head Judge — Lance Collins 604-542-9426 Cell 604-308-3187 [email protected] Frank Mensing [email protected] Raino Flügge [email protected] Darin Clarke [email protected] Membership Committee Chairperson — Debbie Reynolds 136 Glamis Terrace SW Calgary, AB T3E 6V3 403-719-7370 Cell 403-703-6559 [email protected] Marketing Committee Chairperson — April Lensen 705-437-2524 Cell 416-294-6994 [email protected] Jack Parsons [email protected] Team Canada Chairperson — Lance Collins 604-542-9426 Cell 604-308-3187 [email protected] Karen Sinclair Jim Chrisp [email protected] Team Canada 2016 Captain Raino Flügge [email protected] Title Registry Chairperson — Kevin Dockett [email protected] Show and Breed Advisory Committee Co-Chairpersons Andrea Duggan (Jantzen) 604-823-4273 [email protected] Irene Klotz 204-334-9164 Fax 204-339-2402 [email protected] Breed Surveys Chairperson — Sandy McAllister 6215 34th Street SW Calgary, AB T3E 5M1 403-249-7611 [email protected] Trial and Show Paperwork and Scorebook Registration Debbie Reynolds 136 Glamis Terrace SW Calgary, AB T3E 6V3 403-719-7370 Cell 403-703-6559 [email protected] Website Committee Webmaster — Lee Hanrahan [email protected] Fall 2015 Shepherd Sports 25 Judges/Juges The following judges may officiate at trials sanctioned by the German Shepherd Schutzhund Club of Canada and may award IPO, FPr, UPR, Apr and FH titles, in addition to officiating at BH and AD tests. Clubs wishing to schedule these individuals may check their availability by contacting them directly. See Notice Board, pp. 4–5, for information on the procedure for booking a judge. GSSCC Canadian Judges Head Judge — Lance Collins 18033 29A Avenue Surrey, BC V3S 9V2 Phone 604-542-9426 Cell 604-308-3187 [email protected] Dorwin Anderson 27082 48 avenue Langley, BC V4W 1N4 Phone 604-290-5300 [email protected] Jim Chrisp Box 210 Stony Mountain, MB R0C 3A0 Phone 204-344-5567 [email protected] Dave Grant 626 Beechmont Court Saskatoon, SK S7V IC9 Phone 306-373-6668 [email protected] Andrea Duggan (Jantzen) [email protected] Jan Hrouda 155 Deer Park Place SE Calgary, AB T2J 5L5 Phone/Fax 403-271-0277 [email protected] [email protected] Frank McEniry 1590 Turgeon Crescent Brossard, QC J4W 3H5 Phone 450-672-9386 Cell 514-726-3533 [email protected] GSSCC SV Judges Doug Deacon, SV 1112 Castle Crescent Port Coquitlam, BC V3C 5C6 Phone 778-285-3790 Cell 604-833-9150 deac090@hotmail .com Raino Flügge, SV 918 East Suffolk Road, Rte. 229 Suffolk, PEl CIC 0G4 Phone 902-892-9467 [email protected] Frank Mensing, SV 7755-229 Street Langley, BC V1M 2J5 Phone 604-888-2926 [email protected] The following USA judges are authorized to officiate at GSSCC-sanctioned trials. USA Trial Judges Director of Judges Nathaniel Roque, USA 32808 Crown Valley Road Acton, CA 93510 661-269-2539 [email protected] Michael Caputo, PhD, USA 18320 Cherrywood Drive Catlettsburg, KY 41129 606-739-9905 [email protected] Ann Marie Chaffin, USA 34187 Cimarron Trail Elizabeth, CO 80107 303-646-4646 [email protected] Jim Elder, USA 17925 Old Highway 99 SW Tenino, WA 98589 360-273-7725 [email protected] Al Govednik, USA 4282 IL Hwy. 17 Alpha, IL 61413 309-334-3403 [email protected] Ernest Hintz, USA P.O. Box 5405 San Mateo, CA 94402 650-349-5405 [email protected] Johannes Grewe, USA P.O. Box 117 Keene, CA 935331 661-822-7887 [email protected] Karen MacIntyre, USA 5095 Spear Street Shelburne, VT 05482 802-985-9017 [email protected] Carla Griffith, USA 10244 County Road, 448 Princeton, TX 75407 972-734-2082 [email protected] Willie J. Pope Jr., USA Spokane, WA 99202 509-533-9737 [email protected] Mike Hamilton, USA 1130 Shelton Road Martinsville, IN 46151 765-349-1482 [email protected] 26 Shepherd Sports Fall 2015 Glenn Stephenson, USA Parker, CO 80134 360-957-5121 [email protected] Bill Szentmiklosi, USA/DPO Sun City, AZ 85351 623-748-3849 [email protected] USA Conformation Judges Johannes Grewe, USA (USA Breed Surveys) See “USA Trial Judges.” Karen MacIntyre, USA (USA Breed Surveys) See “USA Trial Judges.” SV Foreign Judge Prof. Dr. David Landau, SV (Trial, WDA) 115 Deerfield Road Bogart, GA 30622 706-353-8554 SV Conformation Judge Dr. Morton Goldfarb, SV (WDA) 3692 Rockhill Road Birmingham, AL 35223 205-967-6129, 205-252-9236 [email protected] TEAM CANADA — Letter of Intent APPLICATION FORM: __ WUSV __ FCI __ Universal Sieger Handler Information (please print): Name: Nom: Address: Addresse: Province: Province: Telephone: Téléphone: Club Affiliation: Affiliation au club: GSSCC Number: CKC Number: GSSCC Numéro: CKC Numéro: City: Cité: Postal Code: Code postal: Email: Courriel: Dog Information: Name of Dog & Titles: Nom du chien et titres: Registration Number: Numéro d’enregistrement Tattoo/Microchip Number: Numéro de tatouage/microchip: Sire Name/Titles: Père Nom/titres: Dam Name/Titles: Mère Nom/titres: CKC Registration Number: CKC Numéro d’enregistrement: Date of Birth: Date de naissance: Registration Number: Numéro d’enregistrement: Registration Number: Numéro d’enregistrement: ____ Male/ Mâle ____ Female/ Femelle I, _______________________________________ herewith make application of my intent to be considered for placement on Team Canada, should I meet all the requirements as outlined in the GSSCC Policy Manual. Signature: ______________________________________ Date: _____________________________ EVENT: Example Regional Championship DATE: January 10, 2008 HOSTING CLUB: Name of SchH Club REGION: Western SCORES: 98‐98‐98 ‘a’ = 294 (Please enter all 3 phase scores plus the total in the event of a tie between applicants) Forwarded by: _________________________________ (please print) Date: _____________________________ on behalf of the ________________________________ Regional Board of Directors. 1. To be forwarded to your Regional Director prior to July 1, 2015. 2. To be forwarded to the Team Canada Coordinator no later than July 10, 2015. Team Canada Coordinator: Doug Deacon, 1112 Castle Crescent, Port Coquitlam, B.C. V3C 5C6 Phone: (778) 285‐3790 email: [email protected] Fall 2015 Shepherd Sports 27 GERMAN SHEPHERD SCHUTZHUND CLUB OF CANADA APPLICATION FOR MEMBERSHIP Please print: (Includes Four Issues of Shepherd Sports) Name ___________________________________________________ GSSCC Membership # ________________ Youth (under 17 years residing at same address) _______________________________ Age ____/_____/________ (day) (month) (year) New Club: Contact Person ______________________________________________________________________ Address _____________________________________________________________________________________ City________________________________ Province_____________ Postal Code _________________________ Phone: ( )________________________ Fax:_________________ E-mail _____________________________ Club Affiliation_____________________________________________ Province ___________________________ Signature_________________________________________________ Date ______________________________ Annual Fee Schedule - New: Renewal Rates: ⃞ Family Membership $175.00 ⃞ Family Renewal $150.00 ⃞ Single Membership $115.00 ⃞ Single Renewal $100.00 ⃞ New Club $325.00 ⃞ Club Renewal $275.00 ⃞ Single Foreign Membership $125.00 ⃞ Single Foreign Renewal $110.00 ⃞ Team Canada Donation – Amount $_________ Subscription: ⃞ Canada - $75.00 ⃞ Foreign - $85.00 Dependent children under the age of 17 years whose parent(s) are members of the GSSCC are entitled to become a member at no cost. Date of birth must be included. Clubs and members must renew within 30 days of their expiry date. If at the end of thirty (30) days dues remain unpaid, membership will be terminated. A signed, initialed and witnessed waiver must accompany all membership applications and/or renewals. Incomplete applications will be returned. Make cheque payable in Canadian funds and mail to: GSSCC Memberships: Method of Payment □Cheque enclosed □MasterCard □Visa ________________________________________________ Expiry Date Credit Card Number ________________________________________________ Print Cardholder’s Name c/o Peter Haslett 69 Cranberry Hill, Saint John, NB E2K 5E4 □American Express _____ - ____ Month Year _________________________________________________ Signature of Cardholder Are You Moving? Magazines returned to the GSSCC because a change of address was not received before the deadline date will not be re-addressed. Effective moving date ________________________________ Please check your address label and advise of any changes or corrections. Name ____________________________________________ Returned and/or back copies are available at the current rate plus postage. Please forward your new address so you don’t miss an issue! Mail address changes to: GSSCC Membership Number _________________________ New Address ______________________________________ City/Town/Prov. ____________________________________ Postal Code ______________ Email ____________________ GSSCC – 69 Cranberry Hill, Saint John, NB E2K 5E4 28 Shepherd Sports Fall 2015 GSSCC WAIVER RELEASE OF LIABILITY, WAIVER OF CLAIMS, ASSUMPTION OF RISKS AND INDEMNITY AGREEMENT BY SIGNING THIS DOCUMENT YOU WILL WAIVE CERTAIN LEGAL RIGHTS, INCLUDING THE RIGHT TO SUE. This Waiver will stay valid for the length of time that the GSSCC participant’s membership remains current. PLEASE READ CAREFULLY! In consideration for allowing me to participate in any or all events and related activities of the GERMAN SHEPHERD SCHUTZHUND CLUB OF CANADA, I hereby warrant and agree that: 1. I am familiar with and accept that there is always the risk of serious injury and death resulting from participation in any organized recreational activity including the demonstrations, competitions and like activities offered as part of the program of the GERMAN SHEPHERD SCHUTZHUND CLUB OF CANADA; and 2. I have satisfied myself, and believe, that I am physically, emotionally and mentally able to participate in this program, and that my equipment is appropriate for use in this program; and 3. I understand that all applicable rules for participation must be followed and that at all times the sole responsibility for personal safety remains with me; and 4. I will immediately remove myself from participation, and notify the nearest official, if at any time I sense or observe any unusual hazard or unsafe condition or if I experience any deterioration in my physical, emotional or mental fitness, or that of my equipment, or exceed my comfort level, for continued participation in any event or related activity. I UNDERSTAND AND AGREE, ON BEHALF OF MYSELF, MY HEIRS, ASSIGNS, PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES AND NEXT OF KIN THAT MY EXECUTION OF THIS DOCUMENT CONSTITUTES: 1. AN UNQUALIFIED ASSUMPTION BY ME OF ALL RISKS associated with my participation in any or all of the games, events and related activities of the GERMAN SHEPHERD SCHUTZHUND CLUB OF CANADA (“the Activities”) even if arising from the negligence or gross negligence, including any compounding or aggravation of injuries caused by negligent rescue operations or procedures, of the GERMAN SHEPHERD SCHUTZHUND CLUB OF CANADA, any event organizer, event venue and any and all persons associated therewith or participating therein in any capacity; or in transportation to and from such events and activities; and Fall 2015 Shepherd Sports 29 GSSCC WAIVER 2. A FULL AND FINAL RELEASE AND WAIVER OF LIABILITY AND ALL CLAIMS that I have, or may in the future have, against the GERMAN SHEPHERD SCHUTZHUND CLUB OF CANADA, all event sponsors, event venues, and their respective directors, officers, employees, coaches, leaders, contractors, agents and representatives, advertisers, volunteers, others participating in any capacity, (all of whom are collectively referred to as “the Releasees”) from any and all liability for any loss, damage, injury or expense that I may suffer as a result of my use of or my presence at event facilities, or my participation in any part of, or presence at, any or all of the games, events and related activities of the Releasees due to any cause whatsoever, INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE, GROSS NEGLIGENCE, BREACH OF CONTRACT, OR BREACH OF ANY STATUTORY OR OTHER DUTY OF CARE, INCLUDING ANY DUTY OF CARE OWED UNDER THE RELEVANT OCCUPIERS LIABILITY ACT ON THE PART OF THE RELEASEES. 3. AN AGREEMENT NOT TO SUE THE RELEASEES for any loss, injury, costs or damages of any form or type, howsoever caused or arising, and whether directly or indirectly, from my participation in any aspect of the said games, events and related activities; and 4. An agreement that this document be governed by the laws, and in the courts of the Province or Territory in which the said games, events and related activities take place. I HAVE READ AND UNDERSTAND THIS AGREEMENT AND I AM AWARE THAT BY SIGNING THIS AGREEMENT I AM WAIVING CERTAIN SUBSTANTIAL LEGAL RIGHTS WHICH I AND MY HEIRS, NEXT OF KIN, EXECUTORS, ADMINISTRATORS AND ASSIGNS MAY HAVE AGAINST THE RELEASEES. I SIGN THIS DOCUMENT VOLUNTARILY AND WITHOUT INDUCEMENT this___ day of ____________ 20___ at _________________, ____________, Canada [Month] [Year] [City] [Province] _______________________________________ _______________________________ Signature of Participant Printed name of Participant _______________________________________ _______________________________ Signature of Participant Printed name of Participant _______________________________________ _______________________________ Signature of Witness Printed name of Witness Please fill in completely Initials in the boxes Date and location Signature and Name of participant[s] Signature and Name of Witness 30 Shepherd Sports Fall 2015 GSSCC FRANÇAIS DE LEVÉE DÉCHARGE DE RESPONSABILITÉ, RENONCIATION DES RÉCLAMATIONS, ACCEPTATION DES RISQUES ET ACCORD D'INDEMNISATION EN SIGNANT CE DOCUMENT VOUS RENONCEZ CERTAINS DROITS JURIDIQUES, Y COMPRIS LE DROIT DE POURSUIVRE. Ce document restera valide tant et aussi longtemps que l'adhésion du participant GSSCC est courante. S’IL VOUS PLAÎT LIRE ATTENTIVEMENT! En considération de m’avoir permis de participer à des événements, tous ou en parti, ainsi que les activités reliées du CLUB SCHUTZHUND DU BERGER ALLEMAND DU CANADA, je garantis et conviens que: 1. Je suis familier(ère) et j’accepte qu'il ya toujours le risque de blessures graves et de décès résultant à la participation de toute activité récréative organisée, y compris les démonstrations, les concours et activités de ce genre offertes dans le cadre du programme du CLUB SCHUTZHUND DU BERGER ALLEMAND DU CANADA; et 2. Je me suis assuré, et je crois que je suis physiquement, émotionnellement et mentalement apte à participer à ce programme, et que mon équipement est approprié pour l’utilisation dans ce programme; 3. Je comprends que toutes les règles applicables à la participation doivent être suivies et en tout temps et que l'entière responsabilité pour ma sécurité personnelle demeure en moi; et 4. Je me retirerai immédiatement de la participation et aviserai les représentants officiels, si à un moment je sens ou observe tout danger inhabituel ou toute condition dangereuse, ou si j’expérience toute détérioration de ma condition physique, émotionnelle ou mentale, ou celle de mon équipement, ou dépasse mon niveau de confort, pour une participation continue dans tout événement ou activité reliée. JE COMPRENDS ET ACCEPTE, AU NOM DE MOI-MÊME, MES HÉRITIERS, PERSONNES ASSIGNÉES, REPRÉSENTANTS PERSONNELS ET PROCHES PARENTS QUE LA SIGNATURE DU PRÉSENT DOCUMENT CONSTITUE: 1. UNE ACCEPTATION INCONDITIONELLE PAR MOI-MÊME DE TOUS LES RISQUES associés à ma participation, tous ou en partie, des jeux, des événements et des activités reliées du CLUB SCHUTZHUND DU BERGER ALLEMAND DU CANADA («les activités»), même si découlant de la négligence ou négligence grave, y compris toute aggravation des lésions causées par les opérations de sauvetage ou de procédures négligentes du CLUB SCHUTZHUND DU BERGER ALLEMAND DU CANADA, tout organisateur d'événement, lieu de l’événement et de toutes personnes, qui y sont associées ou y participent d’une manière quelconque, ou dans la transportation vers et à partir de tels événements et activités; et Fall 2015 Shepherd Sports 31 GSSCC FRANÇAIS DE LEVÉE 2. UNE LIBÉRATION COMPLÈTE ET FINALE, UNE EXONÉRATION DE RESPONSABILITÉ, ET TOUTES RÉCLAMATIONS que j'ai, ou pourrais avoir à l'avenir, contre le CLUB SCHUTZHUND DU BERGER ALLEMAND DU CANADA, tous les commanditaires d’événement, les lieux d’événement, ainsi que leurs administrateurs respectifs, dirigeants, employés, entraîneurs, directeurs, entrepreneurs, agents et représentants, annonceurs, bénévoles, d’autres participent à un titre quelconque, (qui sont tous appelés collectivement («les renonciataires») de toute responsabilité pour toute perte, dommage, blessure ou dépense que je pourrais subir à la suite de mon utilisation ou de ma présence dans les établissements de l’événement, ou ma participation à n’importe quelle partie de, ou ma présence, à tous ou en partie, des jeux, des événements et des activités reliées des renonciataires de toute cause que ce soit, Y COMPRIS LA NÉGLIGENCE, LA NÉGLIGENCE GRAVE, LA RUPTURE DE CONTRAT OU VIOLATION DE TOUTE OBLIGATION STATUTAIRE OU AUTRE OBLIGATION DE DILIGENCE, Y COMPRIS TOUTE OBLIGATION DE DILIGENCE DUE SOUS LA LOI APPLICABLE DE LA RESPONSABILITÉ DES OCCUPANTS DE LA PART DES RENONCIATAIRES. 3. UN ACCORD DE NE PAS POURSUIVRE LES RENONCIATAIRES de toutes pertes, blessures, dépenses ou dommages de toute forme ou type, quelle qu’en soit la cause ou en découlant, et que ce soit directement ou indirectement dû à ma participation à n'importe quel aspect des jeux en question, événements et activités reliées; et 4. Un accord que ce document soit régi par les lois, et dans les tribunaux de la Province ou le Territoire où les jeux en question, événements et activités reliées ont lieu. J’AI LU ET COMPRIS LA PRÉSENTE ENTENTE ET JE SAIS QUE PAR LA SIGNATURE DE CET ACCORD, JE RENONCE À CERTAINS DROITS JURIDIQUES SUBSTANTIELS QUE MOI-MÊME ET MES HÉRITIERS, PROCHES PARENTS, EXÉCUTEURS, ADMINISTRATEURS ET PERSONNES ASSIGNÉES PEUVENT AVOIR CONTRE LES RENONCIATAIRES. JE SIGNE CE DOCUMENT VOLONTAIREMENT ET SANS INCITATION en ce ______jour de ____________20____à ___________________, ______________, Canada [Mois] [Année] [Ville] [Province] _______________________________________ _______________________________ Signature du Participant(e) Nom en lettres moulées Participant(e) _______________________________________ _______________________________ Signature du Participant(e) Nom en lettres moulées Participant(e) _______________________________________ _______________________________ Signature du Témoin Nom en lettres moulées Témoin S’il vous plaît remplir complètement Initiales dans les boîtes Date et lieu Signature et nom du (des) participant [s] Signature et nom du témoin. 32 Shepherd Sports Fall 2015 Save Your GSSCC Store Receipts! Benefit the GSSCC and Save Money on Your Annual GSSCC Membership Fee This money-saving discount offer is open to individual GSSCC members and to GSSCC member clubs. Save your receipts from purchases at the GSSCC Store and submit them with your membership renewal. A discount of 10 per cent of the total of each receipt submitted (less returns) will be applied against your annual GSSCC membership renewal fee — up to the full amount of the fee. E-collars are excluded from this offer. Name on the receipt(s) must match the name, either individual or club, on the membership you are renewing. RedLine K9 Bite Suit Puppy Sleeve Our puppy bite suit sleeve has a wide padded surface that encourages puppies to open their mouths and take a full bite, but is also gentle on developing mouths and teeth. Leather Quick Release Protection & Tracking Harness The leather used in the making of this premium leather harness is soft and feels already broke in. All double leather and sewn with our heavy commercial thread. 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