Not if you cannot get entered.
How does a test finalize and 50 minutes later the 90 dog limit is reached? HMMMMM
How does a test finalize and 50 minutes later the 90 dog limit is reached? HMMMMM
Is there/what is the rule regarding sharing the finalized date?Exactly, Darrin. Those who actually bothered to read the OP's post and his friend's post seem to be the only ones to get what the problem is. Too many people here on RTF who don't bother to read before they type.
It's not about bashing pros, it's about bashing insider trading no matter who you are.
It's a good idea in theory but, many people (myself included) really like to enter their local events. And if those happen to be MN clubs with limited entries and you find yourself in a situation like the OP described, it's kind of a slap in the face (and wallet) to find another test that might be an 8 - 10 hr. drive away, MN member or not, just to run your dog, because certain people had insider info. on date/time an event opened that you weren't privy to.I think those people that are trying to get a Master title on their dog(s) should look into running their dogs at a "Non Master National Member" club. I know they a few here and there and a Master National running pro will usually stay away from entering at those club events. You may have to travel a bit further, but you're more than welcomed to enter at their events. They seldom, if ever, have the need to split their entries. Just food for thought>>>>>>
I think you found the cure. If you don't work ,,,,,you don't play. That should cut the field down considerably. And I think because the amatuer dog enthusiest is making the pro work weekends,,,, ,,that should be punishment enough. The pro with all those dogs is already working his arsky off. :razz:I haven't seen a single HT where the "PRO" earned a GD thing!!!! The dog did it! Let's cut the pros out all together! For that matter, let's make a rule that ONLY members of the RC can enter! If a pro shouldn't be allowed to run, then some yank-dick from another club who doesn't help out shouldn't either!!!
That would also cure the club of any chance of making money on a test.I think you found the cure. If you don't work ,,,,,you don't play. That should cut the field down considerably. And I think because the amatuer dog enthusiest is making the pro work weekends,,,, ,,that should be punishment enough.
Pete
Ah,,which brings us back to the more the merrier concept. Which means AKC should change the rule on 60 entries being a magic number. When the count reaches 60 ,,and the scratches equal 20 the AKC still makes you split. There lies a major problem. I think clubs should have the latitude to make what they get operate smoothly. There are two many rules set in stone that throw sand in the gears when unusual circumstances arise. No different than our government really. Lets make a law mentality. I'm really starting to feel the effects of being a middle age,bald and fat american white guy. (.That would also cure the club of any chance of making money on a test
There's definitely work that can be done on scratches. Only was I can see to fix it is change the penalty. As a test chair the last thing I need is a split 10 days before a test date because I'm 3 dogs over 60 or 90, depending on 2 or 3 day event. Either way - the issue is the MN, certain regions, once a year.Ah,,which brings us back to the more the merrier concept. Which means AKC should change the rule on 60 entries being a magic number. When the count reaches 60 ,,and the scratches equal 20 the AKC still makes you split. There lies a major problem. I think clubs should have the latitude to make what they get operate smoothly. There are two many rules set in stone that throw sand in the gears when unusual circumstances arise. No different than our government really. Lets make a law mentality. I'm really starting to feel the effects of being a middle age,bald and fat american white guy. (.
Pete
I would help, and I would imagine that the rest of the folks in my club who work events would help. In fact, I typically don't enter my dogs in our hunt tests unless we need the entries so I can concentrate on what needs to be done. The way I see it is that we put on our events primarily to raise $ for the club, so we can afford things like training days, club trials etc., and also to host other folks in the region to an event to reciprocate for their holding events for me to run.If your a member of this club and your event filled up in 50 minutes with mostly pro dogs,that appears to have had a heads up that it was open for entries , how many of you would help in the event?
With this system , unless there are 61 or more single dog entries, all those who wish to run (a) their dog in the event get to do so, before anyone gets to run more than one dog.....johnhttp://www.retrievertraining.net/for...=1#post1122985
A system ensuring that anyone who wishes to run one dog is able to do so, before anyone gets to run multiple dogs is as close as it gets....