SCHEDULE

The schedule will be updated as details are finalized and announced on Facebook.

NATIONAL WEEK

NATIONAL WEEK

Saturday 4.20 | Sunday 4.21

  • Natural Ability, Utility Prep Test, Utility Test

    Dewitt’s Sporting Clays, 44 Jimmy Carriker, Ellerbe, NC 28338

    If you plan to enter, please contact test secretary Alyssa Pease **IMMEDIATELY** to secure a slot as entries are extremely limited. Click here for the Premium.

    Ellerbe is 90+ minutes away from Charlotte, there are other hotel options closer to the test and camping is also available onsite.

    Lunch must be pre-paid.

    All are welcome to a BYO picnic supper at the DeWitt’s pavilion, when the test finishes up (time TBD).

    Hosted by the Carolina’s NAVHDA chapter

  • Junior Hunter, Senior Hunter, Master Hunter tests & AKC Water Test

    Dewitt’s Sporting Clays, 44 Jimmy Carriker, Ellerbe, NC 28338

    Click here for the running order for both SCOA and BICA AKC tests along with a map of the test site (Master and Senior Tests will be held in one field location (with the Water Test nearby) and Junior tests will be held in a different field location).

    Please check in with the test secretary at your field on arrival.

    Contact either Jennifer Caban (BICA test secretary) at cmelon22@aol.com or Alyssa Pease (SCOA test secretary) at spinonecos@yahoo.com with any questions.

    Following the test, we will have a “Cleanup on Aisle 5” raffle — one winner per field may take 3 friends with them to get in some extra bird work.

    Ellerbe is 90+ minutes away from Charlotte, there are other hotel options closer to the test and camping is also available onsite.

    Breakfast and lunch must be pre-paid.

    Click here for the Premium.

Monday 4.22

  • An opportunity to learn from Laura Reeves of Pure Dog Talk about form and function in our dogs and discover new activities with our Italian dogs.

  • Join us for a no-stress opportunity to work with your dog in the show ring. Give your dog or yourself some experience in the ring with a “judge” examining your dog and sending you on patterns.

    All dogs are welcome!

  • 1 free drink, hors d’oeuvres and cash bar

Tuesday 4.23

  • Obedience and Rally Trials & CGC and Trick Dog

  • The Judges Education Committee and the New Breeders Education Committee will provide an informative and educational look at the current state of the breed and the future of the Spinone. Join us in welcoming the new Breeders Education Committee and hear their mission statement.

  • Judging results and awards & NOHS celebration and awards

Wednesday 4.24

  • Lunch at judge’s discretion

  • Q+A session

  • Field handling tips and tricks

  • No snakes involved

  • K9 First Aid for Hunting Dogs by Amanda Inman, DVM

  • Includes National Specialty judge’s comments

  • Send information to Becky Tevis no later than 3/25/24.

  • Cash bar and snacks

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Thursday 4.25

  • OFA Eyes

    Cardiac

    Blood Draws (Thyroid, DNA, CA)

    Zoetis Semen Collection

  • Management of the Stud Dog and Whelping-Breeding

    By Zoetis Animal Health: Dr. Lacey Rosenberg, Associate DVM, DACT

    Semen draws will be available following presentation

  • With Dr. Randall

  • Join us for some good fun, friendly competition, and lots of laughs! Participate with your dog or cheer on the Olympians!

  • Bring a costume for you and your dog or cheer on the costumed participants

    Followed by Chuck-A-Duck 50/50 Raffle

  • SCOA + BICA Live’ly auction

    Silent auction, bucket raffle, state basket raffle

    Ticket sales to cease 1 hour before

Friday 4.26

  • Lunch at judge’s discretion

  • Rainbow Bridge presentation

    SCOA Awards

    Parent Club judge’s comments

    Closing remarks

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National Specialty Contact Info

Email Jill Krebs, 2024 National Specialty Chair with questions or follow on Facebook for the latest news.

Foy Trent, Show Superintendent / Premium List

Hunt Test Secretary, Alyssa Pease

Rachael Sager, Event Secretary / (804) 357-1875

Charlotte Animal Referral & Emergency, On-Call Vet / (704) 457-2300

Tammie Wilkerson at WinnersPix, Official Photographer

Ashlyn Navis, Ringside Photographer