News
2.3.2010
Notice to all Exhibitors coming to our Feb.13 and 14 JC tests, QC test and Trial--this information replaces currently published premium list info.
Great news!! Giddyup Express Catering will be with us at Argus Ranch on Feb. 13 and 14. Linda is known for her wonderful home-made breakfast biscuits, espresso, other hot and cold beverages and great sandwiches, served with her legendary warm welcome. We're so pleased she is able to come.
Seattle KC, March 13 and 14: For the first time ever, CCC will have an informational booth on our sport of AKC Lure Coursing. There will be videos, educational materials, dogs to visit and an exciting raffle each day. Stop by and say hi!
1.21.2010
The premium list for our February tests and trial is now available from the calendar page.
12.6.2009
The following slate of officers was voted into office at last month's annual meeting:
President: Carol Chittum, belaya-whippets@comcast.net, 425.222.4734
Vice President Sandi Anderson
Recording Secretary Deb Vondetti, whippetsq2@q.com
Corresponding Secretary Don Ellis, cellis3@mac.com
Treasurer Nancy MacLean
Board Alan MacLean, Jane Stevens
11.3.2009
CCC Annual Meeting/Elections at Mitzels in Fife WA. November 22, 2009. Breakfast at 10:00am meeting 11:00am.
CCC's 2010 Test and Trial dates have been added to the calendar page:
February 13th 2010 Two JC Tests and One QC Test. Argus Ranch, Auburn WA
February 14th, 2010 All Breed Trial, Argus Ranch, Auburn WA
May 1st 2010 QC Test and All Breed Trial. Location TBA
May 2nd, 2010 QC Test and All Breed Trial. Location TBA
July 24th, 2010 QC Test and All Breed Trial. Location TBA
July 25th, 2010 QC Test and All Breed Trial. Location TBA
August 21st, 2010 Two JC Tests and One QC Test, in conjunction with Olympic Kennel Club Shows, Enumclaw WA.
September 11th, 2010 QC Test and All Breed Trial. Location TBA
September 12th, 2010 QC Test and All Breed Trial. Location TBA
9.5.2009
There will be a CCC lure coursing practice on Sunday September 13th 2009 at Meadowbrook Farms in North Bend WA. Registration will begin at noon with runs beginning at 12:30 pm. Club members who are willing to help set up please arrive a little early. Cost is $5.00 per vehicle for field use plus $5.00 per dog (non-members) each dog will get two practice runs; you may separate your two runs or do your runs back to back. Additional runs may be purchased if time allows. This practice will be on focus training, so the practice runs will be straight runs only. Meadowbrook Farms is located at 1711 Boalch Ave NW, North Bend, WA, 98045.
8.29.2009
The premium list for the September test and trial has been added to the calendar page. If you have trouble downloading the PDF version, try the Powerpoint version of the premium and the Word version of the entry form instead. If you can't get those files to download, please contact the webmaster for more assistance.
On Friday, September 25th, on the eve of our trials, we are holding a seminar: "All You Ever Wanted To Know About Lure Machines and Lure Operating, But Were Afraid to Ask!" This seminar, led by three of the most acclaimed lure operators in this sport, will cover all you need to know about lure operating and the latest in equipment, even if you never intend to operate yourself. This seminar will enlighten you and give you a new and more educated appreciation of this most critical task whether you are a "newbie" or an "old hand" in the sport. A flyer and registration form is included in the September premium list, and also available as an individual flyer on the calendar page.
8.3.2009
The premium list for the August tests has been added to the calendar page. If you have trouble downloading the PDF version, try the Powerpoint version of the premium and the Word version of the entry form instead. If you can't get those files to download, please contact the webmaster for more assistance.
Here is a rare opportunity to complete your Hound's Junior Courser title in one day. For the fourth year, Cascade Coursing Club is hosting back-to-back JC tests on August 15 on the south field of the Enumclaw Fairground, in conjunction with Olympic Kennel Club.
The judges are Nancy Aiken OR (am Test) and Susan Fegan WA (pm Test). The lure operator is Nicklas Pisias, Corvallis OR.
Rolling roll call and inspection beginning at 8.30 am. The first JC test will conclude at 12.00, followed by all breed Fun Runs, see below.
The second JC test rolling roll call will begin at 12.30 and this next bit is essential. While exhibitors may enter both JC tests at the same time in the morning, they must pass inspection separately for each trial.
JC test entry fee $25 for first Hound, $23 for additional Hounds with identical ownership and kenneling. Same fees for pre-entry or Day of Test.
CCC will make every attempt to facilitate that JC entrants will be accommodated with regard to their conformation show times., but it is also the responsibility of each entrant to make an effort to be ready when their hound is called to the line.
Fun Runs will be $4.00 each, straights only, available to all breeds, and but the duration may be limited by CCC depending on the JC Test time requirements. CCC will require that each Fun Run dog owner fill out a hold-harmless form when they pay.
Fun Run dog owners must arrange for their own person to release or slip their dog and a separate lead for catching their dog. It is strongly advised that the Fun Run dogs have a good recall (come when called), and that owners come equipped with yummy treats for good behavior.
See you on the field!
Cascade Coursing Club
6.13.2009
The premium list for the July test and trial has been added to the calendar page. If you have trouble downloading the PDF version, try the Powerpoint version of the premium and the Word version of the entry form instead. If you can't get those files to download, please contact the webmaster for more assistance.
4.16.2009
There will be a CCC lure coursing practice on Saturday April 25th at Meadowbrook Farms in North Bend WA.
Registration will begin at 1:30 pm with runs beginning at 2:00 pm. Registration closes at 1:45 pm.
Club members who are willing to help set up please arrive a little early. Cost is $5.00 per vehicle for field use plus $5.00 per dog (non-members) or $2.00 per dog (members) each dog will get two practice runs; you may separate your two runs or do your runs back to back. Additional runs may be purchased if time allows.
Meadowbrook Farms is located at 1711 Boalch Ave NW, North Bend WA, 98045
3.28.2009
The remainder of our 2009 trial dates have been added to the calendar.
3.12.2009
Important Notice re CCC and EBC AKC Tests and Trials, March 14 and 15, 2009
Boalch Ave. between SR 202 and Meadowbrook Farm is closed due to a washed out bridge near the Sheriff's station, ie, there is no access to Meadowbrook Farm from the North Bend end of Boalch as of now.
To access Meadowbrook Farm, travel North on Meadowbrook Way, go to 4 way Stop. Turn right (East) on Park St. Pass the Snoqualmie Elementary School and Centennial Park. Park St. becomes Boalch Ave. at the Mt. Si Golf Course entrance.
Continue along Boalch to the Meadowbrook Farm Interpretive Center entrance to the parking lot which will be on your right. Watch for CCC/EBC signs.
2.17.2009
We've had a last minute judge change for this weekend's test/trial. Karen Rockwell (OH) is replacing Kathy Kelly due to the latter's current health problems.
The premium list for the March test and trial co-hosted with EBC has been added to the calendar page.
2.3.2009
There will be a CCC lure coursing practice on Sunday, February 8th 2009 at Argus Ranch in Auburn WA.
Registration will begin at 1:00 pm with runs beginning at 1:30 pm. Registration closes at 1:45 pm.
Club members who are willing to help set up please arrive a little early. Cost is $5.00 per vehicle plus $4.00 per dog (non-members) or $2.00 per dog (members).
Argus Ranch is located at 35712 212th Way SE, Auburn WA 98092.
Directions to Argus Ranch: Take highway 18 to the Auburn Black Diamond exit. Go right towards Flaming Geyser Park. Take the first right off the Auburn Black Diamond road at the Neely Mansion onto SE Green Valley Road. Follow for 7-1/2 miles. Turn right onto 212th Way SE (just past the green bridge) on the right side of the road and take your first left into Argus Ranch.
Additional practice dates will be posted as they are scheduled. You can sign up for the mailing list to receive email notifications of upcoming practices: email Carol Chittum and request that we add your name to our email notification list.
1.26.2009
The premium list for the February test and trial has been added to the calendar page.
1.24.2009
Welcome to our newly redesigned website! Some pages are still under construction so please check back soon for more info, especially the premium list for the upcoming February test and trial.
The AKC Lure Coursing rules have just been updated with several major changes, including the list of soon to be allowed new breeds. Most notably, as of 1.1.2009, Specials may no longer run in Open. Any entries to the contrary will be returned. Please read the new rules for more details.
10.2.2008
We did it!
The AKC National Lure Coursing Championship was an unqualified success, and all CCC members wish to publicly thank everyone who helped in any way for making that statement possible. For the "official" AKC report and some great photos, visit the AKC's website.
Additionally, for all photographic coverage our official Photographers were Creative Indulgence. In addition to Prelims and Finals on Field B both days, they shot all runoffs, Sunday Bests of Breed runs and the Best of Event runs. All the above can be found on their web page.
Additional coverage was by Skatecreek Photography. They shot both Prelims and Finals, both days on Field A.
From the beautiful September weather, to the participation of the Snoqualmie Nation tribal members, to the fabulous running/excellent lure operating, wonderful dinner and exciting conclusion, each moment was more golden and memorable than the preceding one. We had hounds from New York, Ohio, Florida, Texas, the Dakotas, Colorado, New Mexico, California, and of course Oregon and Washington. In my memory there have been few if any NLCCs which were truly this "national" with North, South, East and West, all represented!
The list of all those who helped is long but each person deserves special mention. So here goes.....
Our judges, Kathy Nelson, Greg Ward, Donna Richards and Charles Roberts. Our Lure Operators and Equipment gurus: Larry Richards, Dave Hayek, Nick Pisias, Bill Martin, Rich Timfichuk. Sue Pisias who orchestrated the Huntmaster, Paddock Master and Clerk scheduling brilliantly! Huntmasters: Kathy Thompson, Valerie King, Debbie Peterson, Terry Sayre, Dianne Kroll, Cyndy Israel. Paddock Masters: Linda Carlson, Deb Vondettii, Sandi Anderson, Holly Simon, Jane Stevens, Lorrain Abel, Celeste Carter, Alan MacLean. Inspectors: Head, Christy Maxfield, Lyndell Anderson, Sandi Anderson, Linda Carlson, Sue Pisias, Celeste Carter, Nancy MacLean, Anne Ericson, Carmen Davis. Clerks: Pam Heeke, Sandi Anderson.Christy Maxfield, Lorrain Abel, Judy Lange, Nancy MacLean, Carmen Davis.
Parking Chair, Linda Carson, ably and efficiently helped by April Lalande, Frank Herald and Harvey Van Stuck. Ways and Means, Deb Vondettii with ticket sales handled marvelously by Nancy Doherty, Anne Ericson, LJ O'Neill, Elisabeth Boonin and Sharon Bennett. Judges' Hospitality, Alan and Nancy MacLean, Sandi Anderson and Pam Heeke. Judges' Dinner: Deb Vondettii, assisted by Lynda and James Hicks, Meg Penner, Nancy MacLean and Roger Vondettii. Our very convincing auctioneer was the inimitable Sue Pisias! Roger Vondettii kept the cooling pools fresh and clean for hot and tired paws, and Katherine Penner and Matthew Abel were my junior "right hand men"both in field chores and helping me pass out ribbons and awards. My friends Christy, Deb, Celeste and Elisabeth made sure my own dogs were walked, dressed and looked after carefully so I didn't have to worry about them.
We can all be grateful for the efforts of Ron Crouch, the wonderful farmer who tended and mowed the field all summer in preparation, and for the Meadowbrook board for allowing us the use of this historic and beautiful site.
Special thanks to Ray Mullen, Tribal Drum Bearer and Story Teller of the Snoqualmie Tribe who with his apprentice Jesse Lucas so enriched the opening ceremonies with the Blessing of the Hounds, and for Ray whose telling of the legend of Mt. Si so enchanted the attendees of the Judges' Dinner.
We can never adequately thank Donna and Larry Richards and Robin Horner all of Carolina Lure Coursing Society, and of course our fantastic secretary Audrey Silverstein whose lightning-quick efficiency with the paperwork, before, during and after the event made everything simply flow. Bob Mason of the AKC was a steady support through the whole preparation process. We are grateful for his friendship.
Personally, I am so proud of my fellow members of this "Little Engine that Could," the Cascade Coursing Club. and all our friends who contributed in ways large and small to this wonderful NLCC.
We did it!
Carol Chittum, Field Chairman
President, CCC