Vancouver Island Pointing Dog Club - VIPDC Current Events The Vancouver Island Pointing Dog Club meets approximately once a month and members are invited to bring their pointing dog for a training session. Our more experienced and knowledgable members will discuss equipment and demonstrate training methods and members will have the opportunity to work with their own dogs on those topics covered. The sessions are applicable to all levels, from puppies to trained adults.

Vancouver Island Pointing Dog Club

VIPDC Current Events

The Vancouver Island Pointing Dog Club meets approximately once a month and members are invited to bring their pointing dog for a training session. Our more experienced and knowledgable members will discuss equipment and demonstrate training methods and members will have the opportunity to work with their own dogs on those topics covered. The sessions are applicable to all levels, from puppies to trained adults.

Announcements

Membership dues for 2012 ($55.00 single, $70.00 family (*includes the $20.00 annual bird fee). Cheques payable to VIPDC and mailed to: Jan Robinson, Treasurer VIPDC, Box 186, 1445 McLean Road, Errington, BC V0R 1V0 or send an email to our treasurer and just bring your dues to our next event.

*VIPDC welcomes new Director, Russ Moore!

*2011 Member of the Year Award was shared this year - Phil Stanton, President and Cathy Steele, Club Secretary

Club members and executive - don't forget to renew your CKC membership !

See VIPDC 2011 Field Trial for this years Test and Trial results .

Upcoming Events

* We do our best to find new training venues but if you know of any land owners that may be willing to share their fields for a day, please let us know!*

Club President, Phil Stanton, pm.stanton@shaw.ca

Club Vice-President, Brian Robinson, trends4@mars.ark.com

Saturday February 18, 2012 at 9:30 am to 11:30 am at Trendsetter Farms, Errington, BC (Coombs). Session will cover the forced retrieve and water retrieve with all interested dogs and their owners. BBQ hot dog lunch to follow.

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Sun March 11, 2012 - Obedience and trial handling; sample field trial - location tbd

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March 31-April 1, 2012 - BC All Breed Pointer Club Spring Trial - Deroche (Mission) BC

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Tues, April 10, 2012 - Registration closes for VIPDC Field Test/Trial registrations - questions can be sent to weimars@shaw.ca

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Fri, April 13 - VIPDC Field Tests - location: Springford Farms, Nanoose Bay

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Sat, Sun April 14-15 - VIPDC Field Trials - location: Springford Farms, Nanoose Bay

April 14th Saturday Night Social will be a Fish, Feather & Game Night following the field trials - moose, duck, pheasant, salmon, oysters, prawns and much more! Be sure to get your dinner tickets in advance and let us know when you send in your premium list registration if you are able to attend

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June 1-3, 2012 BC All Breed Pointer Club hosting the Chukar Championship (1 hour horseback stake) and Trial (AF and CKC) - location is 7-0 Ranch, Kamloops (north side)

Training ideas? Seminars you would like to see? Training site ideas? Your input and enthusiasm is welcome!

If you wish to borrow training equipment - bird launchers, backing cutouts, pigeon pole, etc - contact Phil Stanton at pm.stanton@shaw.ca

FIELD TRIAL

Friday, Saturday, Sunday - April 13, 14 and 15, 2012

VIPDC Field Test & Trials - Walking - CKC approval received

Field Test & Trials will be held as both CKC and American Field

Nanoose Bay, BC

Looking for a field placement?

We welcome your entries and offers to volunteer for this event

CKC Events