Land of Lincoln Border Collie Association
Annual Sheepdog Trial

Three Sisters Park
July 12-14, 2024

OPEN JUDGE:  Paddy Fanning (Ireland)
Three Sisters Park 17189 N. Rt 29 Chillicothe, IL 61523 

PLEASE READ THIS INFORMATION IN ITS ENTIRETY

NEW THIS YEAR

MEMBERSHIP CHALLENGES
The club has been fortunate over the years to have a few people who have been instrumental in keeping the club going and moving it forward to what you see today.  Unfortunately, we have lost many key members in the past few years, and to recognize them for they dedication to the club we will be having three challenges, for members only.

The Founders Challenge (OPEN):  In memory of the founding fathers of the club:  Harry Enloe, Wally Yoder, Orville Maxwell and Larry Gartner.  There will be a $200 purse for the member with the highest combined score (same dog) over the weekend.

The Volunteer Challenge (PRO-NOVICE):  In memory of Laura Tomaszewski, a tireless worker for the club, and always there to volunteer for anything.  There will be a working crook for the member with the highest combined score (same dog) over the weekend. 

The Teachers Challenge (NOVICE):  In memory of Becky Goodwin “The Teacher”, without her dedication and hard work this club would not be here.  There will be a starter Whistle for the member with the highest combined score over the weekend (same dog). 

MEMBERS CHALLENGE RULES

YOUTH INCENTIVE
We continue to reach out to Youth Handlers (under 18 years of age) by offering free entry into our Novice or Ranch class …  Handler/Dog must have reached the proficiency for the class entered. Check the box on the entry form for Youth Handler on the Entry Form.  Also,  this is a perfect learning opportunity so Youth Handlers are encouraged to sign up for a volunteer opportunity … help will be given, or handler can ghost follow an experienced person. If you know of a young handler team, encourage them to sign up, they do not have to be a member.  Any questions can be directed to the Trial Secretary. 

Trial Secretary: Catherine Price wolvescnp@yahoo.com

CLASS COURSES
OPEN:  Full course, outrun approx.325 yards
PRO-NOVICE & NURSERY:  Full cross drive, outrun approx. 250 yards
RANCH:  One leg drive, outrun approx. 150 yards.  Open handlers can enter a dog in this class as non-compete, as long as that dog is not entered in any sanctioned class.
NOVICE:  Outrun approx. 125 yards, wear, pen.  No open handlers, and dogs may not have ever competed in any ‘driving’ class with any handler.


Class Schedule and Entry Fees (per run):

OPEN FIELD

OPEN FIELD
(2 Open runs across 3 trial days)
JUDGE:  Paddy Fanning (Ireland)
Course Director:  Mike Neary/Adrian Espinoza … Set Out: Robin Reasoner & Dan Reuter

Open Secretary:  Catherine Price

FRIDAY:

Handlers Meeting 7:00 am 
First dog on the line 7:15 am
Open 1 ($65)

SATURDAY:

Handlers Meeting 7:00 am 
First dog on the line 7:15 am
Open 1/2 ($65)

SUNDAY:

Handlers Meeting 7;00 am 
First dog on the line 7:15 am
Open 2 ($65)

NOVICE FIELD

Judges: Fri:  Diane Davis ; Sat: Bill Murray;  Sun: Wendy Peters

Course Director:  Mary Lou Hayden ..  Set Out: John Wentz .. Novice Secretary:  TBD

FRIDAY:

Handlers Meeting 8:00 am 
First dog on the line 8:30 am

Nursery 1 ($50)
Pro Novice 1 ($50)
Nursery 2 ($50)

 

SATURDAY:

Handlers Meeting 8:00 am 
First dog on the line 8:30 am

Nursery 3 ($50)
Pro Novice 2 ($50)

 

SUNDAY:

Handlers Meeting 8:00 am 
First dog on the line 8:30 am

Ranch 1 ($40)
Novice 1 ($40)
Ranch 2 ($40)
Novice 2 ($40)


Entries will be mailed to: Catherine Price, Trial Secretary, 
W227S10660 River Ave, Big Bend WI 53103
Checks will be made out to LOLBCA


When the trial opens, the following link will take you to the

<<< Land Of Lincoln Border Collie Association Trial Online Entry >>>

If you have previously registered with the Online Entry System, simply Login and go to your Entry Form. If you are a new user, choose the "Register" menu item (when the trial has opened) and follow the instructions.

The initial entry period opens at 12:00 noon (EST) on May 1
and closes at 12:00 noon (EST) on May 22. 
All entries submitted during this time will be 
treated equally with respect to any waiting lists.

Entries made after this initial entry period will be accepted 
in the order submitted only if space allows.

Handlers will be notified of accepted Entries by May 28th and last day to 
withdraw with a full refund will be May 31st, no exceptions. 

No entries accepted without full payment, 
postmarked within five days of online entry submission. 

Sheep : Open Field -  Margaret Lass-Gardiner’s Cheviots.  Replacement value $250.
Novice Field – John Wentz’s mixed Flock. Replacement value $250

Handler dinner  - Pizza Palooza!  Salad, Pizza and Desert $20, sign up and pay at the
Open Secretary Tent by the end of the day on Friday. 

Annual Member Meeting will be held after the Handlers Dinner on Saturday evening, approximately 6:30 
All members are encouraged to attend.

FREE  RV and Camping … limited hook ups on flat, and in the trees … first come first served basis, no reservations

VOLUNTEERS    We need you!  Whether you have an hour or more, please consider helping to make this trial run smoothly.  We will need help with set up and tear down, scribes, sheet runners help with relief Novice set out, exhaust for Novice and Ranch, pens, and more. Please check the boxes on your Entry Form if you can help out in any of these areas.  Thank you.