2012 events
Spring Riding Field Trial, Little Pinoche
March 3-4, 2012
Little Pinoche Wildlife Area, Los Banos, CA
This VCNC sponsored riding Field Trial will include Amateur Walking Derby, Open Derby, Amateur Gun Dog (walking and retrieving), Open Gun Dog (retrieving) and Open Limited Gun Dog. Entries close Friday February 24, 2012.
For additional information and directions, contact: Nancy Staley (zephie001@att.net), Event Secretary, 3747 Serrano St., Martinez, CA 94553-3752, phone (925) 387-5143
Vizsla Fun Field Day
April 14, 2012
Hastings Island Hunting Preserve, 7758 Hastings Island Road, Rio Vista, CA
This is a great opportunity to expose your puppy or adult dog to the joys of hunting birds in the field. The FFD is particularly geared towards novice dogs of any age and their novice owners. It'll give them a chance to see what field work is all about. Advanced handlers and their experienced Vizslas are also welcome to attend in order to fine-tune their hunting skills. The training courses will be run as if they were a hunt tests or field trials. Lunch will be available on site.
For additional information and directions, contact: Suzy Baur (suzy@sbaur.net), Event Chair, 124 Rishell Dr., Oakland, CA 94619-2334, phone (510) 543-4710
Walking Field Trial
April 28-29, 2012
Hastings Island Hunting Preserve, 7758 Hastings Island Road, Rio Vista, CA
This is a Field Trial for those of us without a horse. Stakes being offered are Amateur Walking Puppy, Amateur Walking Derby, Open Derby, Amateur Gun Dog (retrieving), Amateur Limited Gun Dog, Open Gun Dog (retrieving), Open Limited Gun Dog (retrieving).
For additional information and premiums, contact: Vickie Payne (vickiepayne@yahoo.com), Event Secretary 2819 Filbert Dr., Walnut Creek, CA 94598-3818, (925) 952-9692
Specialty, Puppy and Veteran Sweepstakes, and Supported Entry Shows
June 9-10, 2012
Solano County Fairgrounds
900 Fairgrounds Drive, Vallejo, CA 94589
The VCNC Specialty, Sweepstakes, and Supported Entry Shows will be held in conjunction with the Woofstock 4 day cluster hosted by the Contra Costa County Kennel Club. This has become one of the largest Vizsla Specialties in the country!
Learn more about the event, how to register your dog, attending judges, the luncheon, show location, trophy sponsorship, and how you can volunteer!
Annual Golden Gate Kennel Club All-Breed Dog Show
January 28-29, 2012
Cow Palace, 2600 Geneva Avenue, Daly City, CA 94014
The VCNC will once again show off their Vizslas to the general public at the Golden Gate Kennel Club?s Cow Palace dog show on January 28 & 29, 2012. So, come out to enjoy the event with your Vizsla friends at this highly regarded "benched" dog show. Watch the conformation competitions, enjoy flyball demonstrations or shop at numerous dog product vendors. Both days are majors! Saturday has 27 Vizslas [12-6 (4-4) 1] and Sunday has 28 Vizslas [11-8 (5-4) 0].
If you are so inclined, please also consider helping us setup our Hungarian flag themed bench on Friday at noon. To sign up as a volunteer, contact Dane Mrazek at danemrazek@yahoo.com or (650) 533-1685.
Annual Awards Lunch, Election and Membership Meeting
Saturday, January 14, 2012
Starting at 12:30 PM
Skywest Clubhouse
1888 Holland Drive
Walnut Creek, CA 94597
A catered lunch will be enjoyed. Memberships will be processed. Officers will be elected. And, awards will be presented. Please make plans to attend this fun day.
Please RSVP by January 7, 2012 and send check payable to the VCNC in the amount of $20 per person to:
Heather Kearn
2360 Yajome St.
Napa, CA 94558
Annual VCNC Agility Trial
February 4-5, 2012
Sonoma County Fairgrounds, 1350 Bennett Valley Road, Santa Rosa, CA 95404
The VCNC will once again sponsor this AKC Agility Trial. While entries have already closed as of the date of this posting, it is a great event to watch and an opportunity to learn about the agility trial activities. Volunteers are always welcome for ring stewarding, timing, setup, etc. Drive up and see what agility is all about.