Official NACSW™
NW1/NW2 Trials
July 13-14, 2024
TRIAL LOCATION: Crow Wing County Fairgrounds, 2000 13th St SE, Brainerd MN 56401
It is not appropriate to contact or visit the event location prior to the event date, nor should training take place on event grounds once an event is approved/announced. Our locations are real life search environments where people work, go to school, etc. Pre-event contact or visits risk the host losing the opportunity to use the location again in the future.
Trial Host:
Nose 2 Tail Dog Training LLC
Trial Host Contact Info: Brenda Ittner nose2taildogtraining@gmail.com
NW1: Saturday July 13, 2024
NW2: Sunday July 14, 2024
Certifying Official: Khara Schuetzner
Judges: Sharon Middendorf and Todd Johnson
Entry Cost
NW1: $120 per dog and handler team
NW2: $130 per dog and handler team
Number of Entries
NW1: 50 entries
NW2: 42 entries
One dog per handler per level/element.
TRIAL ENTRY INFORMATION |
Trial Entry Open and Closing
Entry Method
All entries will be on-line via the link provided to the NACSW trial entry form. Paper and phone entries will not be accepted. Completing the form is not a guarantee of entry. You will receive a confirmation from the Trial Host to let you know if your entry has been given a space in the trial.
Entry Requirements & Selection
A Qualified Entry is one that meets all the following criteria:
Qualified entry for NW2 – Dog has earned a NW1 title level and has not yet earned a NW2 title.
Trial spaces will be determined in the following manner:
Notification
You will be notified via e-mail of the results of the random draw by 5pm CST Monday June 3, 2024.
If you have a spam blocker on your email account, please configure it to allow email from nose2taildogtraining@gmail.com in order to ensure delivery of confirmation and information about this trial.
You will then have 48 hours to complete your payment to confirm your space in the trial. Trial payments are payable to Nose 2 Tail Dog Training by PayPal or credit card paid through the PayPal site – no PayPal account required.
A waiting list for alternates will be started as soon as entries fill.
Alternates will be contacted when a space opens.
Depending on last minute event logistics, we may opt to not fill all canceled spaces.
NACSW reserves the right to cancel an event if minimum entry numbers are not met.
Be sure you read and understand the guidelines for this event before entering. By submitting a registration for this NACSW event, you acknowledge that you have read, understand, and accept the policies and liability information of NACSW.
CANCELLATION POLICY |
The following cancellation policy applies:
If you earn the title that makes you no longer eligible for the level you are entered, then you must contact the trial host to cancel your entry and will be subject to the published cancellation policy. You may opt to change your entry to an FEO entry in this case and will be placed on the FEO waitlist and only receive a space in the trial if the host is accepting FEO entries.
All cancellations must be emailed to the Trial Host.
For cancellations that meet the above guidelines, refunds will be issued within 30 days of the request and no later than 14 days after the event date.
Entry fees shall not be refunded if a dog or handler is absent, disqualified, or excused by the NACSW official or judge.
This cancellation and refund policy applies to handlers that must withdraw for any reason including but not limited to injury, illness, emergency, and personal or work-related reasons.
If the event cannot take place or be completed by reason of fire, civil disturbances, an Act of God, public emergency, or any other cause beyond the control of the event organizers, then the event host will make their best effort to provide partial refunds after recouping their expenses.
LOCATION DETAILS |
ADA Site Specific Conditions
The trial site is at a fairgrounds and consists of grass parking lots, grass and paved walking paths. The search areas are concrete floors, grass and asphalt drive with no stairs. The distance from the parking lot to the search areas is not far, but could include uneven ground to walk. Due to unforeseen conditions, such as weather or change in availability of areas at the location, these conditions may be modified at the last minute.
Modeled after real-life detection work, NACSW events are held in many different locations, with a variety of terrain, under varying weather conditions. Dogs and handlers need to be able to safely negotiate a variety of surfaces, including, but not limited to, tile, linoleum, carpeting, gravel, asphalt, uneven surfaces, and slippery footing. Handlers should be prepared to deal with a variety of weather conditions, including heat, cold, rain and snow. Events frequently require covering extensive distances to get to and from the parking area to each of the search areas and generally require that this be done across natural, uneven surfaces. Handlers should be prepared for the physical demands and must be able to navigate the terrain with their dog accordingly. Handlers should expect to spend most of the day outside or in their vehicles as there are rarely indoor crating options at events. Please be prepared for you and your canine partner to deal with all of these varying environmental challenges. Handlers should familiarize themselves with potential regional risks and health concerns that may affect themselves or their dogs. Handlers agree that they are entering this event at their own risk.
Due to unforeseen conditions, such as weather or change in availability of areas at the location, the details below may need to be modified at the last minute.
The parking lot will be grass with no shade.
RV Parking
There is space for RVs to park in the handler parking area during the event day. To reserve a space, you will need to contact the Trial Host Contact/Secretary after you receive confirmation that you have a space in the event. No overnight RV parking is available.
Running Vehicles or Generators in the parking lot
Running your vehicles or generators in the parking lot is not allowed at this event.
There will not be specific reactive dog parking at this event.
Unentered Dogs
Unentered dogs must remain in the handler’s vehicle during the event day. There will be ample potty areas, but unentered dogs should not be allowed to “play”, exercise, or train on the event grounds.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed on this event site, including the use of e-cigarettes
Dog Policies
Females in Season
Females in season will be allowed to run wearing “pants” at the end of each search after all other dogs have been judged. Handlers with females in season should park and toilet their dogs away from the other dogs if the location logistics permit. Handlers must email the Trial Host so plans can be made for the dog.
COVID-19 Information
Event attendees are required to adhere to the NACSW COVID-19 Event Guidelines and Rules
In addition to those guidelines the following changes and guidelines are in effect for this event due to COVID-19:
There are currently no travel or mask restrictions for this area.
If there are any significant changes or updates after the draw period, handlers will be notified via email. Handlers are responsible for staying up to date on any jurisdictional requirements for their home location as well as the event location including any travel guidance.
Rules
Complete rules are available at www.NACSW.net. It is the responsibility of each handler to read and understand th a
e current NACSW Rule book prior to participating in a NACSW event.
Liability
By registering for the event, the handler hereby assumes all risks of, and responsibility for, accidents and/or damage to her/himself or to her/his property or to others, resulting from the actions of her/his dog. The handler expressly agree that the NACSW, Nose 2 Tail Dog Training LLC and its assignees or any other person, or persons, of said groups, shall not be held liable personally, or collectively, under any circumstances, for injury, and/or damage to her/himself, for loss or injury to property, whether due to uncontrolled dogs or negligence of any member of said groups, or any other cause, or causes. The handler also agrees to assume all financial liability that may be incurred by the NACSW due to the actions of themselves or their dogs regardless of the cause.
Sportsmanship
All handlers and spectators are expected to follow the rules of the NACSW and demonstrate good sportsmanship. This includes making sure the hide placements are unknown to the handler prior to searching and kept secret from other handlers. Please do not discuss hide placement or any details of a dog’s performance that may provide information or clues to other handlers or may be overheard.
NACSW Results
Results for each search and overall will be posted after all searches are completed and scores are verified for you to record your results for your own records. It is your responsibility to ensure your scores are accurate prior to leaving trial grounds. If a discrepancy cannot be verified at the trial, you may be instructed to submit a score card review request. It is not the responsibility of the host or NACSW to return score sheets that are left behind or to mail ribbons that are not picked up.
Spectators
Additional guests are welcome, however spectating opportunities may be limited.
Please verify attendance policies with the Trial Host Contact/Secretary before bringing or inviting anyone not volunteering, competing, or officiating.
Spectators may not photograph or video searches.
Spectators are reminded that the hide placements must not be discussed nor should they speak with any handlers about what they saw until after the event is complete.
No dogs will be allowed in the spectator area. No unentered dogs with spectators are allowed at the event.
An adult accompanying a minor must be present during the searches.
Everyone at the site must sign the waiver provided by the host and comply with all event requirements.
Handlers are not allowed to watch the searches at any time.
Videotaping and Photography
If the site allows public video to be taken, handlers may wear visible head or chest cameras to record their searches. You will not be allowed extra time at the start line to get your camera functioning. Please be sure it is ready to go prior to arriving at the search area. Videos may not be made public until completion of the event day.
At the host’s discretion, a photographer and/or video service may be present during the event to offer photos and/or videos for sale to the handlers. Details will be available at check in.
There is no photography or video allowed by spectators or volunteers.
As a condition of your entry, you agree to allow NACSW, or their agents, to video you and your dog during the entirety of the NACSW event. These videos are the property of NACSW. All handlers, through entry at any NACSW event, waive any and all rights relative to video broadcast or photography of such event.
Volunteering
Handlers can volunteer for any trial that they are not running in during a trial weekend. If you are available and not running in the trial level, you are welcome to volunteer. If you know of someone who would like to volunteer, please go to https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc7yWrZUf4EKLCnneAn62fzFr67IDvtDBEzicJx70CuHI8KuQ/viewform?usp=pp_url to sign up. You can also contact TRIAL HOST with questions.
Your time and effort are GREATLY appreciated!
Emergency Veterinary Hospital
The closest emergency veterinarian to the event location:
Brainerd Animal Hospital
2720 Oak Street
Brainerd MN 56401
218-829-5118
Questions
All trial related questions, contact [TRIAL HOST at nose2taildogtraining@gmail.com.