The Draw for Entry in the test is open to all interested. The draw will be held at 12:30 PM, Wednesday, December 6, 2017, at Filippis, 13034 Campo Road, Jamul, CA 91935 
Entries close Friday December 4, 2017 12:00pm.  After which entries cannot be accepted, canceled, altered or substituted except as specified herein.  
SEE NOTICE TO EXHIBITORS UNDER WITHDRAWALS. 
This Tracking trial will be held under ASCA Tracking Rules and Regulations. 

All TD entries to be accompanied by either a Certification slip or a copy of an equivalent title. 
The drawings for entries and alternates for slots in the test will be conducted in accordance with Chapter 1, Section 20 of the ASCA Tracking Rules and Regulations. 
The TD “Draw for Test Entries” shall be at random from all Entries received, except that for the Tracking Dog (TD) Test, priority in the “Draw for Test Entries” shall be given in the following order:
1.	To all ASCA registered Australian Shepherds, including those previously titled through ASCA TD2 or ASCA TDU2, or TD and TDU, or untitled but with certifications or equivalent titles.
2.	To all dogs with ASCA Office Tracking Numbers, including those previously titled through ASCA TD2 or ASCA TDU2, or TD and TDU, or untitled but with certification or equivalent titles.
3.	To ASCA registered Australian Shepherds with three or more TD/TDU titles,
4.	To dogs with ASCA Office Tracking Numbers with three or more TD/TDU titles,
5.	To a non-titled ASCA registered Australian Shepherd without a certification or equivalent title,
6.	To a non-titled dog with and ASCA Office Tracking Number without a certification or equivalent title.

 

Tracking Trial
ASCA Sanctioned
 
December 13, 2017
Barnett Ranch Reserve 
1500 Deviney Rd, Ramona, California 92065
 
ENTIES LIMITED to 3 TDX and 3 TD - Open to all breeds
 
Judges: Sally Nesbitt – California – TD & TDX
     Pia Paulsen – California - TDX
     Steve Nytko – California - TD
Trial Secretary:  Dianna Lamorandier, 3239 Wisecarver Lane Jamul, Calif. 91935
dlamoran@outlook.com - (619)468-9050
 
ENTRY FEE: $50.00 for TD and $100 for TDX - Entries open Monday November 13, 2017.  Entries must be paid in US funds – checks payable to ASCSDC
Entry forms are available at http://www.asca.org  
Use the Tracking entry form under the tracking section.
Mail entries to: 
Dianna Lamorandier, 3239 Wisecarver Lane, Jamul, CA. 91935  

When the advertised limit of entries has been drawn, all remaining entries, subject to the same preferences set forth in the preceding paragraph, shall be drawn for a position on the Alternate List.
Note: *TD and TDU Certifications may be used to enter either test.

JUDGING/TRACK DRAW: Tracking Dog (TD) tracks will be drawn at 7:00 am at the test site. All dogs entered must be at the test site at the time of their draw for running order of the tracks. Judging will begin when the tracks have sufficiently aged. 
The TDX “Draw for Test Entries” shall be at random from all entries received, except that for a Tracking Dog Excellent (TDX) tests, priority in the “Draw for Test Entries” shall be given in the following order: 
1.	To all ASCA registered Australian Shepherds, including those previously titled through ASCA TDX 1 or untitled
2. 	To all dogs with ASCA Office Tracking Numbers, including those previously titled through ASCA TDX 1, or untitled
3. 	To all ASCA registered Australian Shepherds with TDX 2 titles or MT titles
4. 	To all dogs with ASCA Office Tracking Numbers, with TDX 2 titles or MT titles.

You will be notified within 48 hours whether you have a spot in the test. Please specify if you would like to be notified by phone, email or post. Formal notification of the draw will be made by mail with the judging program. You may also contact the Trial Secretary by phone on Thursday, December 3, 2016 between 3:00 pm and 8:00pm Pacific Standard time for the results. 

Withdrawals must be made in writing to the test secretary. Withdrawals cannot be accepted f the test does not fill. Notification of withdrawal must be made 48 hours prior to the test in order to secure an entrant to take your place. Alternates will take the place of withdrawals in the numerical order in which they were drawn. If the alternate can take your place, your entry fee will be refunded. If there are no alternates, your entry fee will not be refunded.  

Contact the test secretary: Refunds will be made within one week following the test by mail. 

As required by Chapter 3, Section 2, of the ASCA Tracking Rules and Regulations, a written certification or the copy of a title from another registry which is the equivalent of a certification must accompany the TD entry for any dog that has not previously passed an ASCA Tracking Test/TD. 

**Non ASCA Registered Dogs: 

Beginning 1/1/2003 for non ASCA registered dogs to have ASCA qualifying titles tracked and to receive ASCA titling certificates, each non-ASCA registered dog will be required to have an ASCA Office Tracking Number. This is a one-time fee of $10/dog. At the time of applying for the Office Tracking Number. The individual owner must also be an ASCA member (minimum membership type of service is required). ASCA membership does not need to be maintained in subsequent years. The ASCA Service Membership and Office Tracking Number can be found at www.asca.ort/Forms/index.htm  
 
Bitches in Season may participate. The Tracking Test Secretary and Judge will be notified that a bitch is in season prior to the drawing for tracks. The last track to be laid shall be reserved for the bitch in season. Bitches in season will be allowed to participate in a Tracking Test only after all the other dogs and bitches not in season have been tested. 
 
Dogs not being tested must be leashed or in a crate. No loose dogs are allowed on site. 
 
Awards: ASC of SDC will offer a rosette qualifying ribbon to all passing Tracking Dog and Handler teams. 

The trial is being held on a wildlife preserve.  Footings will consist of native grasses and variable terrain.
Directions to site: From Hwy 67 make a right on San Vicente/10th Street.  Right onto Deviney Lane into staging area. 
 
Veterinary: High Valley Vet Hospital 1029 D St. Ramona, CA 92085 (760)788-6250 
Hotels:  Ramona Valley Inn 416 Main St. Ramona CA.  (800)648-
	 Best Western Country Inn 13845 Poway Rd. Poway (858)748-6320
	 Ramada Poway San Diego North 12448 Poway Rd. Poway (858)565-3600

Campgrounds:  Dos Picos County Park 17953 Dos Picos Park Rd. Ramona (877)565-3600 www.co.san-diego.ca.us/parks 

ASCA Tracking Rules and Regulations are available online http://www.asca.org.Forms+and+Rule+Books under Tracking Number and Service Membership - Application, or from the ASCA Business office - 6091 E. State Hwy 21 Bryan, TX. 77808