2009 AKC National Tracking Invitational

Requirements and Information

Where:

Bernheim Arboretum & Research Forest
Clermont, Kentucky
www.bernheim.org

When: September 19 & 20, 2009
Judges: Team 1: Fran Smith & Jerry Lewis
Team 2: Terri Everwine & Ron Simmons
Chief Tracklayers: Terry McGauley and Tony Ginter

The tracks will comply with the AKC Tracking Regulations, Chapters 4 and 5 with the following modifications:

Turns: 5-7
Age of Track: 2-4 hours
Length of Track: 600-800 yards
Articles: 4 (metal, leather, cloth, plastic, Start article will be leather or cloth)
Cross-tracks: None
Obstacles: Two
Surfaces: Terrain or surfaces as available.
Qualifying Period: January 1, 2004 through June 30, 2009
Eligibility: All dogs earning the CT title during that time period will be invited.  Priority will be given in the draw for participants who have not exhibited at either the 2005 or 2007 AKC National Tracking Invitational.
Entry limit: Entry is limited to 10 dogs.