We tested a total of 48 teams on the Saturday and Sunday, covering all Sections. The weather forecast for the Saturday tests was good until mid-afternoon, we pushed on with the tests and had to abandon at about 4pm due to high winds and it was felt un-safe to continue. All the E tests and the majority of the C and A tests were carried out with some very good team work and passes.
The Sunday saw high winds again and we didn't start the tests until 11.30 when the wind decreased, the rest of the C and A were carried out first and then straight on to D, B and A, which we managed to finish by late afternoon, again with some lovely team work and passes.
The JBDC is only a small club so we really appreciate all the support we are given by those coming over to enter the tests, judge, steward and generally help make the event a success. Thanks to Chris Roberts coming over specifically to judge, to Amanda and Carol for organizing all the paperwork; Anita and Trina for arranging the judges lunches, hot drinks etc..
Results and Reports - Day 1 - 06 October 2018
Section A
Judges: Jeff Burridge & Paul Dickinson |
Entrants: 11 | Passes: 11 | |
|---|---|---|
| Owner | Call Name | Registered Name |
| Scrutton | Bobby | Gunnersnewfs A New Hope |
| Scrutton | Bonzo | Freddybears Bonzo |
| Myal | Bash | Merrybear Karma Karma |
| King | Ebony | Mccaffabear's King Of Hearts |
| King | Max | (German Shepherd Dog) |
| Pallot | Rocky | Vodahond Black Man Ray |
| Pallot | Ninja | Staneberne Wave Rider |
| Pallot | Bruno | Staneberne Brown Fury |
| Rudd | Zshakira | Vannroy Pumpkin Pie (Leonberger) |
| Germain | Erik | Didleo St Germain Saute (Leonberger) |
| Dickinson | Lacey | (Labrador Retriever) |
Thank you for inviting us to judge here in Jersey. Well done to the test manager for a well-organized event.
We had 11 entries on the day, but sadly we had to abandon the test half way through due to poor weather conditions. We resumed the test the next day in strong winds, but all the dogs performed admirably.
We are now looking forward to this event next year.
Section C
Judges: Dave Viney & Chris Roberts |
Entrants: 8 | Passes: 4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Owner | Call Name | Registered Name |
| Burridge | Henry | Bagglebears Man in the Moon |
| Burridge | Ellie | Bagglebears Moonshine |
| Walls | Blue | Blacktide Into The Blue |
| Dickinson | Jinny | |
Firstly I would like to thank Jersey Big Dog Club for their hospitality and friendliness, for a small club they really rally round together.
Secondly SNC for the opportunity to judge over here.
Today was slightly a miss due to the weather – which got worse as the day went on, but with my fellow judge Dave Viney and a good level of stewards we managed to keep all on track to the end.
Section E
Judges: Kay Burridge & Clive Haylock |
Entrants: 5 | Passes: 0 | |
|---|---|---|
Jersey weather held up for us today ... just! We had five entries today, sadly no passes. All dogs worked well and there seemed to be no particular sticking point today.
Thanks to SNC for inviting us to judge at this level. Special thanks to Steve and Team Jersey Big Dog Club for all their hard work and hospitality.
Results and Reports - Day 2 - 07 October 2018
Section A
Judges: Ruth Dickinson & Graham Hill |
Entrants: 4 | Passes: 4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Owner | Call Name | Registered Name |
| Scrutton | Bobby | Gunnersnewfs A New Hope |
| Scrutton | Bonzo | Freddybears Bonzo |
| Myal | Bash | Merrybear Karma Karma |
| Pallot | Rocky | Vodahond Black Man Ray |
Rather windy conditions today at the lake meant a slightly delayed start. Fortunately the weather conditions began to improve earlier than anticipated.
Four dogs entered Section A today and we had the pleasure of judging four perfect passes. A huge well done to each of the entrants – a pleasure to watch.
Thank you for the invitation to judge today and thank you also for everyone involved for their help and support.
We both look forward to judging here again.
Section B
Judges: Steve Pallot & Jane King |
Entrants: 10 | Passes: 5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Owner | Call Name | Registered Name |
| Scrutton | Bobby | Gunnersnewfs A New Hope |
| Scrutton | Bonzo | Freddybears Bonzo |
| Haylock | Jenna | Freddybears Witchy Or What |
| Dickinson | Jinny | |
| Dickinson | Maximus | |
Judges: Steve Pallot & Paul Dickinson |
Entrants: 1 | Passes: 1 | |
|---|---|---|
| Owner | Call Name | Registered Name |
| King | Ebony | Mccaffabear's King Of Hearts |
The start of the tests were delayed due to very windy conditions and rough water – the test area was changed to a more sheltered part of the lake once the conditions calmed we tested 11 dogs at Section B.
We had six very nice passes with some very good team work, one of the passes was carried out silently with only hand signals which gave an absolute pleasure to watch the team working.
We had five that failed the test but with a little more work on the elements that they failed on I'm sure they will be passing Section B next season.
Jane and I would like to thank the SNC for inviting us to judge and thanks to all the stewards and helpers for assisting to make sure the test ran smoothly.
Section D
Judges: Chris Roberts & Clive Haylock |
Entrants: 8 | Passes: 3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Owner | Call Name | Registered Name |
| Hill | Amelia | Sandbears Lady Guinevere for Ableseanewf |
| Hill | Maia | Alphabear Ocean Blue for Ableseanewf |
| Burridge | Henry | Bagglebears Man In The Moon |
A big thank you to the SNC for my first Section D appointment, and to my fellow judge Clive Haylock who made the transition a lot easier because of his high standards and advice.
We judged eight dogs with three passes, which I was informed is a good pass rate for Section D. Considering the windy conditions the stewards and generally people, did a great job keeping everything running smoothly.
So a good day had by all and hopefully look forward to being asked to judge again and meeting more Jersey people.