Deadlines and Entry Information The CWA Annual Match is open to all whippets who are AKC/CKC registered. National Race Meet and MAWRA Race Meet entries must be pre-registered with CWA in order to run. Registration forms can be found at http://www.continentalwhippetalliance.com/forms.htm Registration forms should be sent to the Registrar no later than August 15, 2015 to allow time for processing. DEADLINES Annual Match and National Race Meet Pre-Entry Deadline: August 20, 2015. Entries made by this date will appear in the catalog. Race Meet Final Entry Deadline: Augsut 28, 2015. No racing entries will be accepted after this date. Substitutions for lame hounds and in season bitches can be made up to Friday, September 4, 2015 at 12:00 NOON. Annual Match Entries will be taken until 12:00 NOON on the day of the match. If you need to cancel your entry, please notify the race secretary immediately at pfyre@pfyrewhpts.com ENTRY FEES Match pre-entry: $7 per dog Match late entry: $10 per dog National Race Meet Entries (adults and puppies): $18 first dog, $14 second dog, and $10 each additional dog (same owner and household) Legends run (100 yards, hand-slipped): $10 per dog RnRWA Race Meet Entries (adults and puppies): $18 first dog, $14 second dog, and $10 each additional dog (same owner and household)
Making Entries and Payments Entries will be accepted using an on-line system. Please click on the link below to make your entries. http://form.jotform.us/form/51985821069162 Fill in one form for each dog you are entering. When you are finished, SUBMIT the form. The checklist for entries, meals, catalogs/catalog advertising, and pre-orders of raffle tickets will be processed using an on-line system. Please click on the link below to indicate your orders. http://form.jotform.us/form/51954675383164 Payments may be made by following the instructions on the Checklist form. If you have trouble with the forms, or if you have any questions, please email BOTH pfyre@pfyrewhpts.com and LMOWHIPPET@hotmail.com. National Committee National Chair: Carl Morgan larkcontactperson@yahoo.com Race Secretary: Judy Lowther pfyre@pfyrewhpts.com Match Chair:: Karen Rockwell pompeiirockwell@gmail.com Trophy Chair: Lisa Costello mtncow@earthlink.net Catalog: Lisa Ochoa LMOWHIPPET@hotmail.com Raffle Chair: Gayle Kytta gkytta@roadrunner.com Board Clerk: Kaleena Lowther Lure Operator: Kristin Fredericks Head Line Judge: Karen Lee Head Foul Judge: Karen Rockwell OFFICIAL PHOTOGRAPHER Marc Stumbo, Axis Imaging www.axisimaging.com
Schedule of Events Friday, September 4, 2015 1:00pm CWA Annual Match Judge: Kay-C Lavelle Following the Match: Welcome Party Pizza and salad provided by Rock N Roll Whippet Association. Bring your own drinks. Monetary donations, and dessert donations, are gladly accepted. Saturday, September 5, 2015 7:00am To Follow: ROLL CALL CWA National Race Meet Racing starts as soon as possible after roll call CWA National Race Meet Match Judge: Mary B. White, Freespirit Salukis Following the Match: Awards Dinner PIG ROAST Roast pig, chicken, corn on the cob, roasted red potatoes, salads & dessert. Iced tea. $25/person. Sunday, September 6, 2015 7:00am To Follow: ROLL CALL RnRWA Race Meet Racing starts as soon as possible after roll call RnRWA Race Meet Match Judge: Robert Urban, Foxfire Greyhounds and Black & Tan Coonhounds
Hospitality Friday, September 4, 2015 Welcome Party Pizza and salad provided by Rock N Roll Whippet Association. Bring your own drinks. Monetary donations, and dessert donations, are gratefully accepted. Saturday, September 5, 2015 Awards Dinner (Following the Match) Pig Roast Roast pig, chicken, corn on the cob, roasted red potatoes, salads & dessert. Iced tea. $25/person. Breakfast (Saturday and Sunday) A Continental Breakfast, including Coffee, Juice, Fruit, Yogurt, Bagels & Donuts will be available at the field each morning. Monetary donations gladly accepted. Lunch (Saturday & Sunday) Lunch each day will include sandwich fixins - meat, cheese, paper products, etc - provided by RnRWA. Potluck donations welcome! Monetary donations glady accepted Bottled Water, Sodas, and Juice available at no charge each day. Monetary donations glady accepted
Directions and Accommodations DIRECTIONS For mapping Programs: 49979 State Rt 511, Oberlin, OH 44074 From the South: Take I-71 north past Ashland and exit at Rt. 301. Take Rt 301 north to Rt 224. Go west on Rt 224 to Rt 58. Go north on Rt 58 to Oberlin. In Oberlin pick up Rt 511, turn left and go west to show site. Once you are on Rt 511 and go through Oberlin, the first and only light / stop sign is Baumhart Road. The field is one mile past this point, on the left. There is a white wooden fence across the front of the field. (NOTE: it might be easier to take I-69 north from Indianapolis to Ft Wayne and pick up the turnpike there and go east to exit 135). From the Ohio turnpike: Take Exit 135. Go south on Baumhart Road to Route 511 (5 miles). Go right on 511 for one mile, field is on the left and there is a white wooden fence across the front of the field. (Note: Route 511 is the first stop sign/light after you pass Ohio 113 AND it is NOT marked.) From the East: Take I-480 West to Rt 10. Follow Rt 10 and it will merge into Rt 20 west. Exit at Rt 511, Follow Rt 511 through Oberlin to show site (5 miles from city limits.) (NOTE: Once you get on Rt 511, the signs will say you are going south but will just know you are going north. Rt 511 is one of those curving routes that actually crosses Rt 20 twice.) Once you are on Rt 511 and through Oberlin, the first and only light/stop sign is Baumhart Road. The field is one mile past this point, on the left. There is a white wooden fence across the front of the field. From the SE: I-77 north to I-480 west. Follow from the East directions. From the NE: Take I-90 west through Cleveland, just past Elyria (exit 145) it will split with the left lanes merging into the Ohio Turnpike and the right lanes changing to Ohio Rt 2. You can take either route. For the Ohio Turnpike option, go west for one exit (exit 135 Baumhart Rd) and follow the from the Ohio Turnpike directions. This is about 2 miles closer, but there is a minor toll and having to stop at the toll booth. Alternatively, stay to the right and continue west on Rt 2, for 8 miles to the Baumhart Rd exit. Make a left on Baumhart Rd (south), and pass under the turnpike.from the turnpike it is one mile to Rt 113. This is the last stop light you will pass. From there continue south for 4 miles. The next stop sign (flashing 4 way signal) is Rt 511 (unmarked), turn right and go one mile. The field is on the left and there is a white wooden fence across the front of the field. MOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS Red Roof Inn and Suites, 621 Midway Blvd., Elyria, Ohio, 44036, 440-324-0099 Quality Inn, 739 Leona St., Elyria, Ohio, 44035, 440-324-7676 Motel 6 Cleveland West - Lorain/Amherst 704 N Leavitt Rd, Amherst, Ohio 44001 Property Phone Number: 440-988-3266 Reservation Phone: 800-466-8356 Additional possibilities: at Rt 2 and Rt 57 (5 miles or so farther east), there is a shopping mall with several restaurants and motels. Super 8, Days Inn, Best Western, etc. CAMPING/RV Dry camping is permitted at the field. NO HOOKUPS. For reservation, send email to Carl at larkcontactperson@yahoo.com
Trophies Trophies for the CWA Annual Match and the CWA National are still being selected, but they will be FABULOUS. Trophy sponsorships are available, and donations to the General Fund are also welcomed. See http://www.continentalwhippetalliance.com/2015_nat_trophies.htm for the list of trophies and donation information. Raffle Raffle tickets are available by pre-order for the discounted price of $18 for 40 tickets. THE DEADLINE FOR PRE-ORDERS IS AUGUST 28. After that, tickets will only be available on site, and 40 tickets will cost $20. Other denominations of ticket sales will also be available at that time. Donations for the raffle table are welcome and greatly appreciated. Those who donate baskets will receive TEN FREE RAFFLE TICKETS. If you wish to mail an item for the raffle table, please contact Raffle Chair Gayle Kytta at gkytta@roadrunner.com. Donations from vendors are welcome. Vendor donations will be recognized in the catalog if items are received by the catalog closing date. For more information, email Gayle Kytta at gkytta@roadrunner.com Catalog Catalogs can be purchased for $10. Catalog advertising is welcome and encouraged. The back cover is available for a color advertisement. All other ads are in black and white. If you need help, your ad will be set up for no charge. Half Page Ads $15 Full Page Ads $25 Inside Covers (front and back) $50 Back Cover $75 (color) Catalog ads must be received by August 20, 2015. For more information, email Lisa Ochoa at LMOWHIPPET@hotmail.com