Deepest sympathy, thoughts & prayers to Chuck Fashing and his family in the loss of his Mother........

Just a reminder: There will be an Instructor led Hunter Ed course held at S.C.S.A. in the new club house on April 10th & 11th. Call 1-800-wildlife to register. Hours will be 9:00AM to 3:00PM Both days, class limit is 40 so don't put it off. This is just in time for the youth turkey season

Just got word Ffrom Tim Reznik that the Hunters trial scheduled for Sunday Feb. 21 at Pine Crest Preserve has been move to Columbia Game Club due to the deep snow Conditions. The resevations are still the same.

Talked to Tim Reznik due to the deep snow conditions, They are moving the Pine Crest Trial to Columbia Game club grounds for Sunday Feb. 21st The reservations and everything else stay the same.

FOR SALE 870 wingmaster w/slug barrel only, very clean. $350.00 OBO Call Rich 330 416-7672

Jim You didn't leave us a call back number. Please leave another message for Tim, and tell him the date of the trial you want to run

My dad and I want to run in the Columbia Chukar Classic. I left a message for Tim Reznik at the number at the bottom of the posting on this site but have yet to hear anything back. need to confirm our spot and get the info on times and where to send the $75 entry fee.

Get your entry in for the chuckar walk its on 1-10-10. 5 birds in the woods, cash payout call me for with your entry (330) 416-7672

Had a fun trial this past weekend, December 20th! How nice to spend some time with some of the finest people I have had the pleasure of meeting while involved with the hunters trials. We had a fun little Christmas get-together with everyone who stayed for the placements. On behalf of myself, John Kelley and Larry Jennings, and the entire South Cuyahoga Sportsmens Association, we send our very best wishes for a blessed Christmas holiday season, along with our hopes for a very prosperous and healthy New Year to all of the participating clubs, and their members. We look forward to seeing everyone very soon!

DATE CHANGE ON THE HUNTER ED CLASS, THE DATES ARE APRIL, 10th &11th. SORRY I guess I don't know how to look at a calender Lynn

There will be a Hunter Ed Class at S.C.S.A. this spring in time for the Youth Turkey season. Dates are April 4th & 5th, from 9am to3pm both days. Call 1-800-wildlife to register, class limit is 40, so get your poults out of the brood house and ready for the field. This will be an Instructor lead class. Thanks Lynn

I may have a very nice orange/white English Setter male (16-weeks) available to the right home. He is from outstanding FDSB bloodlines and I was planning on competing with him in American Field walking trials; however, he has Cryptorchidism (only one testicle has descended), so he must be neutered. I got him at 11-weeks and he has been kept in the house (he's almost house-broke). He's been exposed to birds (pigeons and quail) and has strong hunting instincts and prey drive. I have also started basic yard-training...he is a smart little guy. If he's true to his bloodline, he should go about 48-52#. He would make a great hunting or hunter's trial dog. I'd like him to be with a family that has kids and will keep him in the house. I'm asking $200.00 just to cover his vet bills (up to date on all shots, heartworm, etc.) and require that he be neutered as a condition of sale. E-mail if interested and I can send you some pics...dptak@prodigy.net Thanks, Dale

Disappointing News.......Trial scheduled for Huron Township on November 15 has been CANCELLED. The new board has decided that this trial is in conflict with pheasant season (even though we've had a November trial for yeeeaaaarrrs!). What can you do? January trial is still on as scheduled. We are a small club. Can't say thanks enough to the handful of people that support our club every year!!! See you at the trials!

Rich, thanks for posting placements. I know it is a lot of work but we do appreciate your work.

Hunter Ed. Class Nov. 7th and 8th at Chatham VFW in Chatham OH. hours are 9AM to 3PM both days. Call Nancy Gray at 330-667-2147 to register. This is an instructor lead class. Thanks Lynn

Starting this season, the SCSA will be equipped to take Visa/MC for your trial entries. Just an added convenience.

Michael â?? Being a DOG DIVA isnâ??t easy. You canâ??t imagine the immense pressure on me every week. Not only do I have to perform well in the field, but I have to be cute doing it. Those big black, yellow, chocolate (my favorite by the way) dogs can just go out and lumber through the field with total disregard for their personal appearance. Oh for that luxury. By the way, I think that there should be a new scoring block on the score card for cute points. Well off to the beauty parlor. Hope to see you all in September. Ta Ta..

For Sale: 14 month English Setter - started gun dog - will be ready for hunting and field trials this Fall - All ready a proven winner - Dog of the Day @ Gus Ferencak's Trial - Sire: 5 x CH PennStar - call 330-659-3077

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TODAY ! Howard Shanklin IS 6O ! Thats 420 IN Dog years !

one of the ideas floated around was making all English Cocker spaniels run last, like heat dogs. We chairmen felt that all other dogs were at a disadvantage when the judges were being bombarded with "Oh, but it's soooooo cuuuute!!! comments from the spectators while judging them in the field. Lucky for you Terry, it failed, but not by much!!!!

The chairmens meeting was held at SCSA All clubs were represented. There will be a few changes in the schedule (very few). Dog of the year will have 2 divisions Open and all others, with a trophy for pointing and flushing for both categories, using 3-2-1 point system from each trial. Also Senior dogs can run in 2 classes at the winners trial (senior + open or AA New schedule, and pictures will be posted soon

How about sharing some of the ideas/discussion at the annual meeting of the club chairman.

It is with much sadness that I report the passing of longtime handler and SCSA member Doug Wasson. Doug lost his battle with the cancer he was diagnosed with only months ago. Please keep Doug, and his family, in your thoughts and prayers. Doug died yesterday, April 28th.

Well, it looks like we survived another ABIWT! I have recieved several congratulatory phone calls since Sat., and I share the compliments with both John Kelley and Larry Jennings. We could not have done it without their strong presence and influence on the trial. Looking back, I wish I would have remembered a couple of things I wanted to note and mention at our banquet. First, and foremost, to Rick Hill for all of the courage under fire. Rick was rock solid, and until you have to depend on an individual to help guide you through an event like this, his assistance was INVALUABLE!! Next, proving that the apple really doesn't fall far from the tree, Ms. Janessa Hill, and her group from Hocking College for their help all day long. An incredible addition to the Winners trial. We are grateful they decided to join us to earn their service hours. What wonderful help with selling the raffles, and all the necessary help in making this event work. I have already told John Rizzo to pray that they are willing to volunteer next year! Of course, to Mr. Terry Reckart for the lovely gift of wine for the ladies at the hospitality room Sat. afternoon. D'arcy Egan just did a story about our trial series becoming multi-generational, and this was certainly proved when 3 generations of the Reckarts joined us for a day afield. Terry, that is certainly something to be proud of! Please let Kyle and dad know how honored we were to have you all in attendance. Please plan on helping out next year, so we have an equally enjoyable time. My fondest regards to everyone who pitched in to make this work for alof us. You are the best! Mike

Great Chuckers in the puppy class, This time of year good chuckers are hard to get. Lynn did great job with the pictures too. very nice Ed

Who has the bird boxes, with the dow rod top, like the one that was given away at the winners trial raffle?

Hats off to the Winners Trial Committee GREAT WORK. To all those entered what a crew of gentleman. This was one off the nicest events I have been at. Congrats to all those winners and those who took home placements. A special thanks to Sue Kristof for all your work !!!!!

And Poly was so looking forwarded to retrieving a 4 pound rooster. At least she will not have to wear her tail weights. Oh well, we will just have to make do assuming I can hit one of those tiny hens.

Glad to hear birds can be donated to benefit those in need. Let's all step up and make last years 250# donation a drop in the bucket.

No worries Mike. We were supposed to run on guinneas and chickens last year and they fell through. Then all roosters for most classes. Didn't have enough so ended up running some of the classes on a hen/rooster mix. If someone complains, they can do it next year. You're doing the best that you can! And you're doing great! By the way, hens eat just as nicely as roosters! Don't forget to drop your birds off at the cleaning station so that the meat can be donated to St. Augustines!! We donated more than 250#'s last year to the Victory Kitchen. I'd like to see this become a tradition....not everyone has it as good as we do! See you all on Saturday and best of Luck!!

Another heads up for all handlers! It was ur intention all along to run the open and all age classes on 1 hen and 1 cock. After talking to Windy Ridge tonight, it has been decided that all runs will be on hens. Without the guarantee that cocks would be available for all runs equally, we have decided, in the interest of fairness, to run all dogs on hens. We hope you understand that this was a decision to place all competitors on an even palying field.

We regret to inform you that the South Cuyahoga Sportsmens Association field trial committee has had to declare bankruptcy due to the fact that the trophy sponsor raffle was won by....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................Derek Plyler!!!!! Derek will get 4 dog runs, his 2 banquet tickets, a 75.00 gas card, a 50.00 Brown Derby gift card, a 25.00 Bob Evans gift card. All that for sponsoring a trophy this year. We would like to thank the many sponsors who supported this years trophy sponsor raffle. Your genorosity is appreciated beyond words. Our waitress, Trisha, pulled the winning ticket for us a t Quaker Steak & Lube in Valley View tonight. Witnesses to the draw included Mike,Sue and Johnny Kristof, John & Billy Kelley, Gary & Beth Thozeski, Dave Rydzinski and Dennis Dimitrov. Again, our sincerest thanks to everyone who sponsored a trophy this year for the ABIWT.

Not going to make it to the winners trial this year. Just want to wish everyone the Best of Luck.

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Run orders will hit the post office tomorrow a.m 3-30-09. Check your mailboxes starting Tues. There are 178 dogs competing at Saturday's ABIWT. We currently have 170 attending the banquet. Thanks to everyone who has lent a helping hand or offered a word of encouregment thus far. We are in need of a couple of good bird setters for first thing in the a.m. in the open flushing field. It will give guys running AAF a chance to run their dogs before transitioning up to the Open flushing field. Please contact John Kelley if you can set for a while. Looks like this years event MAY be a snow-less one for SCSA, not like our last one! Watch for the winner of the trophy sponsor raffle to be announced on Wed. night. See evryone next sat.!!!!

I liked your site.

Well, I think I now know how a one-legged man fells at a shit-kicking contest!! Things are really starting to fall in place. Watch your mail boxes for your run orders early next week( they're hitting the post office on Monday a.m.) We will be running 5 fields at both grounds, hoping to wrap up evrything by 3:00 p.m. If anyone has NOT gotten their info in to me, please call and let me know it is forthcoming so we can plan accordingly. BTW, will a new record be set with this Winners trial? We are currently at 173 dogs entered, with about 170 attending the banquet! Pray for good weather, and the safetyof all handlers on this day. See everyone next weekend!! feel free to contact me with any ?'s. We are still looking for good help. John Kelley and Larry Jennings are placing bird setters and gunners on all the fields. This is for ALL of us, hope some will roll up their sleeves to pitch in!

Due to a technical difficulty(a fancy way of saying I screwed up!), 2 dates were given for deadline for registration for the ABIWT. I will, in fact, accept registrations for the Winners trial until this coming Friday, March 27th. The random draw will take place that weekend, and notices will be sent out on Monday. Everyone should have by Wed. Additionally, I have been making out the tickets for all of the generous sorts who have sponsored trophies. We plan on conducting the drawing Wed. night at the Quaker Steak and Lube in Valley View at around 6:30 p.m. We invite everyone to join us if you'd like. We will just have our waitress reach in and pull out the name of our lucky winner. Watch for a posting that evening. 2 weeks from today,everyone! Pray for a glorious day weather-wise. Looking forward to seeing everyone then! Please feel free to call me if you have any questions, Mike.

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Chris - Have you got any flying rats? If you are going to be at the trial this weekend I will bring a couple of crates to put them in.

By the way Greg and Karie Cahlik, restarted the Chukar Classic at Their new preserve.Great time, lots of dogs.Put me in for next year!

A Big Thanks to greg and karie cahlik of CAHLIKS Shooting preserve!What a beautiful lodge, And great cover and birds !IT was an honor to run my pup against such fantastic dogs. Congradulations to Dennis and Will Collins who won the flushing class.Folks You really need to see their first class operation!!!!

I was figurin Ma Reckart would give him a good goin over- you know.. purty him up iffen he's got to come forward to claim a trophy with Lola!!

Mike - My dogs will stay in the truck, but how much would he charge to do my dad?

Just an informal poll. If I could arrange for a mobile groomer to do a wash and blow dry on your dog for a nominal fee, is that something you as a handler might take advantage of? He would set up in the Motel 6 parking lot, or service bay. A hot water shampoo and blow dry before taking your dog up to your room. Any thoughts,please.

Several handlers have inquired, so I called the banquet hall today. Anyone wishing to bring a youth 12 and under to the banquet will only have to pay $20.00 per youth 12 and under.

Rick - I think you do a great job on the website. You can only update with the info you are given. Thanks for your time.

I am that someone. Trial placements are posted on the web page as they are received from the trial chairman. If they aren't posted I haven't received them from those chairmen

There is a field trial event this Sunday, March 1st at Cuyahoga Coonhunters. Call John Rizzo to enter.

IT WOULD BE NICE IF SOMEONE WOULD PUT THE TRIAL PLACEMENTS ON THE WEBSITE... THANKS

Got a invitation returned as undeliverable today. I am looking for the right address for a George Roudebush who qualified a derby pointer, Luke, a weimereiner. Any east siders know George. He had a Chardon addresss.

Well Terry if your judging, I will be there ;-)

Are you asking who the judges are because that will determine if you participate? Everyone should come to the Winners Trial for the GREAT time to be had. If you have a decent dog and a little luck you have an oppertunity for a placement regardless of who is judging.

Well Mike, who are the judges then?

Well,kids! The envelopes are stuffed and heading to the Post Office tommorrow. Your 2009 Winners Trial invitations should be in your hands by Thursday. I need your help, though. I am still looking for the following handler names and addresses. If anyone knows any of the following, can you please email or call me. I want everybody who placed his seasn to recieve their invitations. I am looking for Joe Luskco Zima Open,Bob Reynolds Scout AA, Chad Hogue Ella puppy, Gerry Linder Heidi GSP puppy, Travis Miller Moose, John Golub Clyde. In flushing I'm looking for Jeff Doran Susie Open ess,Ken Midgley,Shamrock Open and Senior,Dan Steingraber Scout derby and Dave Denner Allie puppy. I plan on getting some invitations to each club chairmen who still have trials this year for those procrastinaters who have yet to place. If you place at any of the remaining trials, you will get a winners trial invite on the spot! If you know any of the above handlers, please help get me their mailing address. Thanks everyone!

To Columbia Game Club members. I want to thank you all for the opportunity to compete in The Gus Ferencek Trail this past Sat. When I first started trialing my English Setters, Gus took me aside quite a few times to give me advice. It makes me feel good to be able to honor him by placing all 3 of my Setters at his trial. Thank you all.

What a pleasure, and honor, to compete in the presence of both Del Shamp and Chuck Weber yesterday at the Gus Ferencek trial. What a great trial! Congrats Tim and crew at the Columbia Game Club. Is there anything much more challenging than when them huns get up in that wind? They will definatley humble any wingshooter!

WOW! What a beautiful day for a trial. Thanks to everyone for coming out. Great birds ,good cover and just enough snow to make it interesting.Saw some really good dog work. Thanks for a great year from everyone at wayne coon hunters!!!

come one,come all. Wayne coon hunters will hold a winter carnival sunday, feb 1.we will have our dog trial,plus sled riding snow angel demonstrations and giant snowball fight! still taking reservations.Call ME!

Guys, and Gals, I'm sorry to report that I received a call from a friend telling me that longtime area field trialer Doug Wasson is currently very ill. He is receiving treatment for stage 4 cancer. Doug was always a faithful member of our Sunday"Orange clad army" with his lab,Buddie. Please keep Doug and his family in your thoughts and prayers. Cards of well wishes may be sent to: Doug Wasson 684 S. Hill Drive Cleveland, Ohio 44109

To all of you who came out to enjoy the "truly wonderful" weather this weekend in Huron...........Thanks for coming out! Thanks too to all of you who stepped up to lend a hand and Rick Hill....you and the Ranger were a lifesaver in that snow!! Derek Plyer ~ thanks for judging for me. You did a great job!

For entry in the Wayne Trial this weekend please call Dave Rydzinski @ 216-433-0394. Howard Shanklin will be unable to recieve calls this week.

Rick, i'm a reckonin its much like a sky carp!!

what in the world is an air rat

Chris - I need 30 flying rats. Call me to make arrangements. I will probably be at Huron Sunday if you are going to be here. Thanks.

Just got in from the George Sullivan Memorial trial today, and while it's fresh on my mind, I would like to extend my heartfelt thanks to all the handlers who participated today. A great event with lots of outstanding dog work. Congrats to all the winners, especially Derek Plyler and Dennis Collins on their Dog of the Day finshes! I heard numerous comments regarding the outstanding bird setting today, along with the gallery gunning. These trials exist for us, and it takes a collective effort to make these run. On behalf of John Kelley, Larry Jennings and myself, we would like to thank everyone who participated today to make this another successful event! We couldn't have done it without you!!!

Rick you made a mistake on the trial placements @ Fin fur and Feather Lita took First on the Dec 28 trial thankyou.

Thanks to everyone that came to the chuckar walk a good time was had by all. Rich Hill

i will have air rats by i9 th i will have to let you know on the pricr

Looking for some pigeons to buy. Will pick up in the Canton area or at one of the trials.

Phone number for Chuckar walk is incorrect, the wright number for entry is (330) 416-7672

Chuckar Walk, January 11-09 Get your entry in. Call Richard Hill (330)416-7572

Sorry, TRIAL CANCELED 1-04-09 Cuyahoga Coon Hunters

Special Notice!! There is also a Trial This Sunday 1-4-09 at Cuyahoga Coon Hunters in Hinckley that is not posted on this website or listed on the small card schedules. I just spoke with John Rizzo and he said it will be run for sure! Call him for reservations at 440-338-5210

Hope everyone has had a wonderful holiday season thus far. I am currently in the process of making mailing labels out for Winners trial info packets that should be out by early Feb. I am looking for the following addresses- Lou Monaco,Sam Stazzone,Trent Bossse,Mike Garrity,Dan Tuttle, Ken Skorepa,Rich Hill, Janessa Hill,John Masseria,Joe Luckso,Mike Hearn,Ken Migley,Bob Vibonese,Sr.,Joe Beckett,Travis Miller,David Miller,Derek Plyler,Bob Reynolds,Bert Scali. It is entirely possible they may run again this year and place, but to date they have placed, but I have no mailing address for them. If you know any of these people, can you please have them contact me at either 216-663-6427 or email me at maktheqwk@wowway.com. Thanks for the help!

We had a litter of 8 German Shorthaired Pointer puppies born December 1, 2008. 3 males, 5 females. If anyone is interested in a pup, or knows of anyone looking for one, please contact me at (740) 989-5133 (home), (740) 336-4531 (cell), (304) 482-5540 (Donna's cell) or scoutspointe@copper.net. Price is $350.00. Can email pictures. Mostly white with liver patches and ticks. Jon Harbert

where the hell is dominic peta

Warmest wishes to all for a wonderful Thanksgiving! Had my son, John, to SCSA for our thanksgiving bird release this morning. Saw a bunch of friends there. We're releasing another 170 roosters tomorrow morning. Johnny is enjoying hunting over Viper! He's really learning to read him as he makes game. As I have stated to many others, memories of my late father come flooding back to me as I spend more time in the field with my own son. I hope everyone will take a youth out with them when given the opportunity! We are having a blast! I know that a pup is in his future.

Sorry RICK.

Well written Rich. People take this way to seriously. No ones' getting rich at this sport. Hell I amost went broke. LOL Do it for the love of the sport and the love of watching great dogs work. Have fun with it life's to short. Team Cold Creek

I have been reading with interest some of the comments showing up on this forum lately, and thought I might share some information about this series of trials. One might get the impression that there are some serious issues that could affect the future of this organization. The truth is this series is being run by a group of chairmen, and volunteers that go to great effort to make each trial a success. They give there time freely, and subsidies trial expenses out of there own pocket. They don't do this for monetary reward, or even gratitude from participants. They do it because they believe this truly is a tradition worth honoring, and preserving, and they will do what ever it takes to keep this series going. Since starting this web page I have received emails from all over the country from folks who are impressed with this trial format, and cooperation between the various clubs. There is no other dog trial series even remotely like this any where in the country. We are the envy of a tremendous amount of bird dog owners, and we should all be thankful for the opportunity to participate in this series. I have talked about the dedication, and hard work of the club chairman, and volunteers, but that's not what this series is about. They can put on a perfect trial, but if no participants show up, there is no Hunters Trial Series. Thats what this group of trials is really about, a group of dedicated dog owners paying entry fees when gas is high, and work is slow. Showing up week after week to have fellowship with people who love what they love. The dogs, the bird work, and the camaraderie. As with any organization that has the diversity that we share, there will be some conflicts, and nitpicking. I am sure it has been going on since its beginnings in the 60s, and I am confident it won't change much in the next 40 years. Catch ya later Rick Hill

Wine is ok, ....but I have always been a BEER kind of guy!

I've been around dog trialing at all different levels and it"s always the same. Those who give back the least squeal the most about how it should be. Get off your backside shut your mouth and help out and you'll know the real story!!

where else could you place 8th out of a class of 8 (dead last) and still get an award, but wayne coon hunters. thanks for a fun time

By the way : No wine and cheese at wayne. Just pretzels and beer! LOVE DAVE

Just wanted to thank everyone who came to wayne,s trial on saturday!We had a great time in the rain! Alot of laughs and fantastic dogs!Thanks to everyone who pitched in to help! P.S. REMEMBER TO CONGRADULATE RICK HILL ON HIS EIGHTH PLACE WIN AND ASK ABOUT HIS AWARD. DAVE

Well said Mike. All of the whining gets to be disheartening to say the least. You work your behind off only to be torn to shreds by a select few. My opinion has always been: if you can do it better, do it; if your way is better, show up and show me ~ don't sit in the gallery playing Monday morning football. There are lots of great people in this circuit ~ I'd like to see their positive attitudes and respectfulness come to the forefront and leave the whiners at the wine & cheese party. When's the last time you as a handler thanked the people at a trial for their help? Or told the chairman "good job today" or offered to help at the next trial?? When's the last time you brought a new person out to play the game? Encouraged a fellow handler or did something to better the sport and this circuit? **Have you offered to help Mike with the Winners' Trial?? If not, you have no room to complain.

I purchased a new 10' x 10' metal fence style kennel for my back yard. Turns out I cannot have it in my delelopment so I have to sell it. Best offer over $180 and you pick up takes it. Leave message on my cell at 216-513-9147 or email me at scali44212@aol.com if you are interested. Thanks. Bert

This is a rant, and some people may not like it. As a casual observer at area trials, I get the biggest kick out of listening to the comments of some of the handlers who participate in these events! You know who you are,too!! "Why did they do that, why did they do this? Club chairmen, and their committees, work there asses off for YOUR enjoyment, but somehow thats not good enough. And when good people get sick of the crap, they bail out of these events. What does this leave? The same people who bitch, do nothing to enhance these events, contribute nothing to the sport, then wonder why this or that person quit, and why all of a sudden is this activity suffering?. I was embarassed listening to the retarted comments of a couple of individuals at Cuyahoga Coon this past weekend. I tell everyone,"Step up to the plate!!" and take your turn. Know -it-alls who contribute nothing, but are convinced they will re-invent the wheel. Hey,guess what. We already got the wheel!

There was a guy running boykins who was selling custom made Spaniel whistles. If anybody has his name and contact info it would be apreciated. Ed

I checked this website for the schedule Friday and planned to meet a new guy to introduce him to hunters trials at South Cuyahoga today. This gentleman drove over an hour so he could watch and learn the rules and format ectâ?¦ This guy wasted his time and gas on a Sunday morning.. What could I do but apologize and show him the schedule. I would like to suggest that this bulletin board be used to communicate and schedule changes and important information in the future. Another way to communicate better would be to send out mass emails like other trial formats use to communicate. Thank you, Ed Huemmrich

Just a heads up to all handlers. I have been entering results, and addresses, to insure everyone gets their invitation to this years Winners trial. However, it is your responsibility to provide your address when filling out your entry sheets. I have no intention of hunting down anyones address to get them Winners trial information. A last name, along with a dogs name, and no provided mailing address on a mailing label will be flagged at the Post Office as"undeliverable". Besides, I wouldn't waste the 43 cents on such an envelope!! If you want to insure yourself getting Winners trial info, fill in all necessary information on your entry sheets!!!Thanks in advance for your consideration.

Hope we have some poker players out there!! The SCSA is sponsoring the First Annual All-Breed Invitational Winners trial Poker Run. You'll have to buy a card at each of the participating clubs, so make plans to visit all of the clubs this season! 52 cards in sealed envelopes will be sold at each club this season. Pinecrest, Huron Twp. CC and The FFF will split a deck between them due to their limited schedules. You'll need an A,B,C,D and E envelope on the night of the Winners Trial banquet. All cards will be re-issued to the 52 players participating in the poker run. Winner to recieve a $1,500.00 Visa gift card!! WOW!! Use it for gas, towards a gun, a family vacation, etc!! Don't get shut out!! There will only be 52 players in it. 100% of the net proceeds from this raffle will be placed right back into the winners trial and banquet. There are tons of expenses associated with putting on an event like this, and we hope this will help generate ome revenue whileadding some dramatic flare to the evening. You don't have to place a dog to participate in this fundraiser. Any questions can be sent to me at maktheqwk@wowway.com The first event of the season is right around the corner!!

I hope everyone has recieved their schedules by now. Anyone who would like a hard copy, please email me your mailing address, and I'll get one out to you!

The hard copies of the schedules for the upcoming season should be arriving in your mail boxes sometime next week!! Looking forward to the new season.

Ever think about adding another class between either Derby and Open, or Open and All Age? It would spread out the currently overfilled open class. (i.e. 30 months to 60 months class?)

I have to agree with what dwight and terry said. With large open class there is definetly advantage in open class

I would like to respond to the questions about the point system. If you take a look at the amount of Open dogs that compete in every event compared to the amount of All Age, Puppy, or Derby dogs that compet the All Age, Puppy, or Derby dogs are going to have a better chance at multi 1st. place placements which will give them a advantage. Most Open dogs only place 1st. once or twice in a given year do to the amount of competition. this alone will level the playing field for all dogs.

Terry good call this would bump out the all age dogs. Do to it being a smaller class, even though IMO The all age dogs are of a higher standard.

Hello to all. Dad & I are looking forward to seeing everyone again this fall. I noted what I think may be a problem with the "Team" points awarding system as published on the web page. Multiplying the placement points by the dogs in the class will give a real advantage to the OPEN class dogs. What do all of you think? See you all soon.

More than 250#'s of pheasant was donated to the Visctory Kitchen to feed the homeless and less fortunate. (We lost track after 250#'s) To say they are grateful is not enough! Thank you to Tom Faetnini and his son and Jim Boehlke from the Sandusky Bay Chapter of DU and a couple of WR's kids ~ they cleaned more than 300 birds!! Am hoping this idea will continue with the other clubs. Its a shame to see so much meat go to waste when it can do so much good ! ! Not to mention that it makes groups such as ourselves look better in the public eye!! THANK YOU!

Just a quick note, as the ONLY Canadian who participated in this years event, I would like to express a huge thank you to everyone who helped me out. From lending me a gun, shells. (border issues) and just being friendly in general. Sherry called me crazy for driving 3 hrs to run my dog for 10 min. but as you all know it's about spending time with your dog or dogs and meeting new ppl. I hope to qualify again for next years event. With that being said, I hope to drag a couple other Canadians down with me and with any luck my dog will place next year. Sherry, I know I have already told you, but great job. Thanks again. Wayne R. (AKA November)

THANK YOU!!!! to all of you who participated in this year's Winners' Trial and attended the banquet! Because of you it was a success! To anyone and everyone that helped out whether it be running copies for me over the last several months or gallery gunning the day of, I appreciate everyone's effort! I couldn't have asked for a better group of people to work with. To the judges - you guys did a great job ~ you worked well together & did what needed to be done! I hope the 2-judge idea for the winners' trial sticks! To WR, your birdsetters were awesome! My only regret~the birds got too wet. What can you do ~ everyone got the same thing. (& I didn't take enough pictures) In case you didn't know, all of this year's birds were donated by Castalia Farms!! Hope all of you had a great time ~ see you next season!!

Congratulations to all of the handlers and their dogs that took placements in this years winners trial. Great job with this web page. Hope to be back for next years trial season.

Good Luck to all. The field trials have come a long way!!!

Thanks to the trial chairmen - at least the majority - who are sending the trial results via fax or email to be published in The Plain Dealer each Friday. If your club's results are not posted in The PD, let your trial chairman know about it. I prefer email results. The penmanship of some trial chairmen sending results by fax leaves me scratching my head. Congrats to all of the handlers and dogs earning placements!

THANK YOU This website is great and very informative THANKS FOR ALL YOUR HELP. WE NEED MORE DOGS AT THE TRIALS.

Thanks for the site, I always wanted to try a trial or two but cound never find a complete schedule and maps of the clubs. Keep up the good work.

Nice job.Keep it up!

I just wanted to say thanks to everyone that helped with the fin trial. I had a blast running dogs with everyone. It was worth the drive. I cant wait until the next one.

A note of thanks to all who ran at SCSA on 9-15! Be sure to congratulate Howard Shanklin on his "Flushing Dog of the Day" trophy he earned with his Lab, Jack, and to Joe Pitts for "Pointing Dog of the Day" honors with his English Pointer, Maggie!

Zak and I wanted to say thanks for a great day Saturday 9/15. It was the first time that Zak hunted in any type of event. He made daddy proud. Hopefully now that dad now wants going on, I can Help Zak do better. Saturdayâ??s hunt was all him. 2nd place that was unbelievable, see you in October.

Rick, Great site.This is just what us bird doggers needed. keep up the good work. see you at the next meeting!

Hi to all. Just about one month away from the 2007-08 season. Really looking forward to the competition and comradery. The little dogs told me to tell all of you flushing guys to "bring it on".

Great site! Look forward to seeing more great pointing dogs photos.

Kudos Rick for providing all of us with the site! This really will further promote our sport, and for that I thank you on behalf of our organization.

Web site looks great! Keep up the good work. See you soon.

I will be glad to be the 1st one to break this in. A big thanks to Rick Hill for this web site. What a way to promote our sport. He has done a fantastic job. My family looks forward to the updates every week. Thanks again for a job well done this season.