February 22/23: VIPAWZ, San Martin, CA
March 29/30: Stanislaus County Fair Grounds, Turlock, CA
August 2/3 : Manzanita Park, Prunedale, CA
November 22/23 : VIPAWS, San Martin, CA
November 22/23, 2014
The fourth trial of the 2014 season was held at Thorson's Arena, San Martin CA. This was our first trial at this site and it was very successful. We had two large arenas. One we used for the ring and crating. The other was open for dog exercising and warm up. It has an announcers booth overlooking the ring side, which we used for scoring. The ring was well prepared so dust was not an issue the entire weekend. It was also nice being under cover for what turned out to be some sprinkles.
It was a very full weekend. Because we had lights we were able to experiment with six runs a day - 2 of each class. Roger Coor from Phoenix, Arizona was our judge. He had some tough gamblers courses, some really fast & fun jumpers courses and the regular classes really made you think. This is the last trial of the year, so the Silver Buckle was completed and awarded, as well as High in Trial. Warene Waters did a fabulous job putting together these awards.
Trial committee was:
Chair: Jean Danver
Grounds: Jean Danver
Awards: Warene Waters
Secretary: Dave Connet
Judge Coordination: Nicole Watts
Chief Course Builders: Corinne Steward, Scott Lovelis
Chief Ring Steward: Maralise Howze
Hospitality: Mona Nichols
Chief Scorekeepers: Marcia Hodes & Maggie Guthrie
Equipment Transportation: Jenny Hutchinson
NQ raffle: Donna Highstreet & Jenny Hutchinson
The trial had six classes each day. We had "NQ" raffles on Saturday and Sunday .
On the first regular run of the trial, Jean Danver's Aussie, Chaps, earned his ATCH-IX and did a little celebrating.
Roger Coor helping Jean Danver and Chaps celebrate Chaps's ATCH-IX
High in Trial Winners were:
Veteran: Jean Danver and her Aussie, Chaps
Elite: Warene Waters and her Aussie, Lark
Open: Arlene Watson and her Corgie, Ben
Novice: Sara McAulay and her Aussie, Joyo
Jr. Handler: Drew Frazee and his Aussie, Bob
Sara McAulay & Novice winner, Joyo; Jean Danver and Veteran winner, Chaps; Judge Roger Coor; Arlene Watson & Open winner, Ben;
Warene Waters and Elite winner, Lark ; Missing is Drew Frazee & Jr. Handler winner Bob
2014 Silver Buckle Winners
The Silver Buckle competition was very close this year. In particular the Veteran, Elite categories were not determined until the last day of the competition. Elite went until the last jumpers run to determine the winner. The awards were a leather leash with an engraved plague and a large rosette. This years winners were:Veteran: Chaps, an Aussie owned by Jean Danver
Elite: Finley, an Aussie owned by Susan Laursen
Open: Callie, an Aussie owned by Linda Grossbeck
Novice: Ruby, an Aussie owned by Tom & Jill Williams
Winner of Winners: Boca, an Aussie owned by Dave Grubel
Linda Grossbeck and Open winner, Callie; Judge Roger Coor; Tom Williams & Novice winner, Ruby ;
Jean Danver & Veteran winner, Chaps; Susan Laursen and Elite winner, Finley; Missing is Dave Grubel and Winners Winner, Boca
PDF Files of Trial Results
Trial Premium
Trial General Info
High in Trial Standings
Temporary 2014 Final Silver Buckle Standings - Just possible winning dogs. All posted later
Note that all dogs with a Q are listed. Their group may change if they do not yet have regular Q. There may be differences in HIT winners because the rules of which class a dog is in differs and how yps is calculated differs. For Silver Buckle, dogs are in the group that corresponds to their first regular Q of the year and yps is the average of their regular runs for all trials. HIT group is last regular entered of the trial and yps is the average of the regulars for that trial only.
Jean Danver's Pictures
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August 2/3, 2014
The third trial of the 2014 season was held at Manzanita Park in Prunedale, CA. overlooking Moss Landing and Monterey Bay. It was rather warm for that spot. The weather varied from the mid 60s in the morning to high 70s when the sun came out.
PASA stuck to a one ring event format. Michael Black from Burleston, Texas was our judge. He brings a book of knowledge of the ASCA venue. He had some tough gamblers courses, some really fast jumpers courses and the regular classes combined it all. He also came with a great sense of humor.
Trial committee was:
Chair: Jean Danver
Grounds: Jean Danver
Awards: Warene Waters
Secretary: Dave Connet
Chief Course Builder: Corinne Steward
Chief Ring Steward: Maralise Howze
Hospitality: Mona Nichols
Chief Scorekeepers: Marcia Hodes & Dave Connet
Equipment Transportation & NQ raffle: Donna Highstreet
The trial had five classes each day. We had "NQ" raffles on Saturday and Sunday .
We got to celebrate two ATCH's. Sue Grisby and her dog, Splash, got her ATCH-X on the very first jumpers run on Saturday. Sue and Splash came all the way from the state of Washington so we could celebrate this event with her. Donna & Joel Colbert 's dog, Kona earned his ATCH-IV on a Saturday afternoon regular run. We were surprised to see Donna grab a jump bar.
Sue Grisby and Splash celebrating her ATCH-X with Judge Michael Black Judge Michael with Donna Colbert & Kona celebrating his ATCH-IV
High in Trial Winners were:
Veteran: Jean Danver and her Aussie, Chaps
Elite: Susan Laursen and her Aussie, Finley
Open: Linda Groesbeck and her Aussie, Calli
Novice: Melissa Hardy and her Shetland Sheepdog, Tooley
Jean Danver & Veteran winner, Chaps; Susan Laursen and Elite winner, Finley; Judge Michael Black; Corinne Stewart & Open winner, Callie;
Missing is Melissa Hardy and Novice winner, Tooley
PDF Files of Trial Results
Trial Premium
Trial General Info
High in Trial Standings
August Silver Buckle Standings
Note that all dogs with a Q are listed. Their group may change if they do not yet have regular Q. There may be differences in HIT winners because the rules of which class a dog is in differs and how yps is calculated differs. For Silver Buckle, dogs are in the group that corresponds to their first regular Q of the year and yps is the average of their regular runs for all trials. HIT group is last regular entered of the trial and yps is the average of the regular of the trial only.
Jean Danver's Pictures
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March 29/30
The second trial of the 2014 season was held at the Stanislaus County fair Grounds in Turlock, CA. This was our annual trial held in conjunction with Delta ASC's Conformation shows and Obedience and Rally Trials. That allowed agility people to run all around and participate in other events. We may of had summer in February, but late March had to remind us that it could still be winter with the biggest rain storm of the season. Luckily most of it happened Saturday night. Saturday afternoon did see some showers on the last round of Open and Novice regular.
PASA stuck to a one ring event format. Susan Graham was our judge. She brings a lot of knowledge of the venue and clearly puts you in a mood for fun. Her gamblers courses gave everyone something to think about for improving their skills.
Trial committee was:
Chair: Jean Danver (off site) Donna Highstreet (on site)
Grounds: Donna Highstreet
Awards: Warene Waters
Secretary: Dave Connet
Chief Course Builder: Corinne Steward
Chief Ring Steward: Maralise Howze
Hospitality: Mona Nichols
Chief Scorekeepers: Susan Laursen & Dave Connet
Equipment Transportation: Donna Highstreet
The trial had five classes each day. We had "NQ" raffles on Saturday and Sunday .
We got to celebrate two ATCH's. Nichole Watts' dog, Jinn got his ATCH-IV on the 2nd regular run on Saturday. Susan Laursen's dog, Finley earned his ATCH-III on Saturday afternoon.
Nicole Watts and Jinn celebrating his ATCH-III Judge Sue Graham with Susan Laursen & Finley celebrating his ATCH-II
High in Trial Winners were:
Veteran: Dustin Kerwin and his All American, Paula
Elite: Susan Laursen and her Aussie, Finley
Open: Corinne Stewart and her Aussie, Maverick
Novice: Stan Creelman and his Aussie, Jenna
Dustin Erwin & Veteran winner, Paula; Susan Laursen and Elite winner, Finley; Corinne Stewart & Open winner, Maverick;
Stan Creelman & Novice winner, Jenna; Judge Susan Graham behind
PDF Files of Trial Results
Trial Premium
Trial General Info
High in Trial Standings
March Silver Buckle Standings
Note that all dogs with a Q are listed. Their group may change if they do not yet have regular Q. There may be differences in HIT winners because the rules of which class a dog is in differs and how yps is calculated differs. For Silver Buckle, dogs are in the group that corresponds to their first regular Q of the year and yps is the average of their regular runs for all trials. HIT group is last regular entered of the trial and yps is the average of the regular of the trial only.
Erika Maurer's Pictures
Marci Thomas/SunRunner photography
Jean Danver's Pictures
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February 22/23
This was the first trial of the 2014 season. You would never had guessed it was February. Cool mornings evolved into sunny 70 degree days. Luckily, the arena was well prepared so dust was not a problem.
PASA held a one ring event. Trisha Stall was our judge. Her upbeat nature definitely contributed to everyone having a good time. Her courses were challenging and a lot of fun. The trial was on the small side which made for a relaxing event.
Trial committee was:
Chair: Jean Danver
Grounds: Jean Danver
Awards: Warene Waters
Secretary: Dave Connet
Chief Course Builder: Corinne Steward
Chief Ring Steward: Maralise Howze
Hospitality: Mona Nichols
Chief Scorekeeper: Marcia Hodes
Equipment Transportation: Jenny Hutchinson
The trial had five classes each day. We had "NQ" raffles on Saturday and Sunday .
The biggest cause for celebration was Janet Jenkins and her dog, Maggie, earning their ATCHIII on Sunday morning.
Janet Jenkins and Maggie celebrating their ATCHIII
High in Trial Winners were:
Veteran: Dustin Kerwin and his All American, Paula
Elite: Debbie Ogg and her Pembroke Welsch Corgi, Porsche
Open: Linda Groesbeck and her Aussie, Calli
Novice: Marlene Gordon and her Aussie, Hallie
Linda Groesbeck & Open winner, Callie; Dustin Erwin & Veteran winner, Paula; Judge Trisha Stall;
Marlene Gordon & Novice winner, Hallie; Debbie Ogg and Elite winner, Porsche
PDF Files of Trial Results
Trial Premium
Trial General Info
High in Trial Standings
February Silver Buckle Standings
Note that all dogs with a Q are listed. Their group may change if they do not yet have regular Q. There may be differences in HIT winners because the rules of which class a dog is in differs and how yps is calculated differs. For Silver Buckle, dogs are in the group that corresponds to their first regular Q of the year and yps is the average of their regular runs for all trials. HIT group is last regular entered of the trial and yps is the average of the regular of the trial only.
Jean Danver's Pictures
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