News
1.28.2012
Cascade Coursing Club open (all breed) coursing practice will be held at Meadowbrook Farm Saturday, February 4th (rain or shine). NOTE: NO DAY OF PRACTICE SIGNUPS! All attendees must sign up by Thursday, February 2nd, 9:00 PM using the Doodle List system. This practice is limited to 45 dogs. You must enter each dog separately. Multiple dogs on one entry = not signed-up!
IF YOU RSVP'D TO THE JANUARY PRACTICE THAT WAS CANCELLED, YOU WILL NEED TO RSVP AGAIN TO THE FEBRUARY PRACTICE.
Please place the word NEW after any dog's name that has not practiced with CCC at one of their practices. This will enter your dog in the Orientation. We welcome all newcomers but please read carefully and take note: If your dog (any breed) has never practiced with CCC, we now require your one-time attendance at Orientation. This will take place at 9:30 AM, before regular practice begins. This brief but thorough class will help you and your dog form good habits and learn proper and safe etiquette for lure coursing. Your attendance at this class will help us run safer and more efficient practices. That way everyone has more fun! Your dog should be in fit, not "fluffy" condition and come to class with nails trimmed short. Too much weight and too long nails are both risky. Your dog may wear a flat buckle collar for practice purposes, but NO CHOKE OR PINCH COLLARS and ABSOLUTELY NO FLEXI LEADS. You may bring treats but please be careful not to spill out on the course. No bitches in season, please. The field is unfenced so if your dog does not have a good recall (i.e. comes reliably when called) we will show you how to train while on leash. No off leash playing allowed - this is very important for teaching focus on the task of chasing the lure. Crates or kennels in the car are wise and highly recommended. If you do decide to compete, your dog will need to learn to rest between runs.
FEES AND SCHEDULE:
Orientation: sign-in and pay by 9:00 AM, Orientation begins at 9:30 AM sharp. Fee: $5.00.
Lure Run Practice (all dogs): sign-in and pay by 9:30 AM. Practice consists of 2 runs per dog (non-consecutive), and cost is $5 field service fee (per vehicle), $5 for the first dog, and $3 for each additional dog. Lure Runs start at approximately 10:00 AM, as soon as the board is set.
REMEMBER: NO DAY OF PRACTICE SIGNUPS!
*CCC reserves the right to immediately excuse from practice any dog who does not have nice manners around others.*
See you on the field!
1.14.2012
Check out and "Like" our new Facebook page!
Our first practice of the year will be held Saturday, January 21 at Meadowbrook Farm. See the Calendar page for more info, including a link to the doodle system to sign up.
The premium lists for our February 18 CAT/QC tests and February 19 QC test and trial are now available for download from the Calendar page.
1.8.2012
Happy New Year! CCC's website now features a new members only section. CCC Members, stay tuned for login info, coming privately sometime soon!
12.10.2011
Our annual elections were held on November 12. Welcome to our new 2012 officers and board, and a big thank you to our outgoing officers for their service to the club. Also check out the calendar for our 2012 dates.
11.5.2011
CCC's Annual Meeting will be held at the Black Diamond Bakery Cafe in Black Diamond, WA at 6pm on Saturday, November 12.
Stay tuned for more info about the Christmas Party!
10.17.2011
Cascade Coursing Club is holding a practice Saturday, 11/5/11, at Meadowbrook Farms in Snoqualmie. The practice is open to all. Registration will be set up at 10:00 am, and we will close registration at 10:30 am. Our boards will be constructed on a mostly first-come-first serve basis (with exceptions made to insure we have space between multiple dogs families and a nice mix of abilities). We will follow the format that we will do one run and then start over with any modifications needed. We are trying to avoid running dogs back to back simply so we are fair to everyone.
Please plan on bringing crates, water, coursing leads, poo bags, a chair, etc. Wear field appropriate shoes. It helps everyone if they have a friend, partner or spouse come and either catch or release. Please notify us at registration if you will need help slipping or releasing your dog. Please have your dog on an appropriate collar, and no flexible leads as they can be dangerous.
The costs are $5 PER CAR and $3 per dog. Each dog will have the opportunity to run twice.
REQUIRED! Please RSVP to our doodle reservation system!!
(This will help us plan in advance. Please sign up before 8pm on Friday. We'd love feedback on how this works for you! Also, please register using this even if you are a "regular" or a "club" member. You can always cancel your sign up!)
Directions are available from the Meadowbrook Farms website.
10.7.2011
Cascade Coursing Club is hosting an impromptu all breeds lure coursing practice at Meadowbrook Farm in North Bend, WA on Sun, Oct 9. Signups will open at 10am and close at 10:30am with practice runs to follow. Please plan on arriving on time and sign up by the 10:30am cut off. Please sign up online for practice at http://www.doodle.com/f22r3i3i38evn5c5 so we can plan ahead!. Questions should be directed to Sandi at sjamd@comcast.net.
If you're looking for information on how to participate in AKC's new Coursing Aptitude Program, check out our new CAT Info page!
10.3.2011
The premium for our Oct 29 CAT tests at Argus Ranch is now available from the calendar page.
9.24.2011
The calendar page has been updated with our 2012 events. We've also added a Welcome flyer under the Practice section to offer a brief orientation of the rules and goals of our practices for newcomers.
Mark your calendars and stay tuned for more info about our annual Christmas party, to be held Saturday, December 10th, at Carol Chittum's home.
9.6.2011
Check out the calendar page for the updated version of the premium list for our September tests and trials - now including info about the CAT tests and judges change.
8.30.2011
We've added a CAT test each day to our September 17/18 tests and trials in Fall City. Check back September 7 for more info and updated premium list!
8.26.2011
The calendar has been updated with our September 10 general meeting (time and location TBA soon) and two CAT tests to be held October 29 at Argus Ranch.
8.18.2011
The premium list for our September 17/18 tests and trials in Fall City is now available from the calendar page.
8.15.2011
There has been a judge change for our August 20 JC/QC/CAT tests and August 21 CAT tests in in Enumclaw. Nancy Aiken will replace Holly Hamilton. The corrected premium list is available from the calendar page.
7.25.2011
The premium list for our August 20 JC/QC/CAT tests and August 21 CAT tests in conjunction with the Olympic Kennel Club shows in Enumclaw is now available from the calendar page.
We've finally got some photos on our Photos page! Grateful thanks to Les Korcala of Dog Action Fotos for his talent and generosity in allowing us to post these photos taken at our April 30/May 1 trials on our website.
6.30.2011
The premium list for our July 23/24 tests and trials is now available from the calendar page.
6.22.2011
Cascade Coursing Club's next practice will be Sunday, June 26 at 11am at the MeadowBrook Farms in Snoqualmie/Fall City. Registration WILL BE STAGGERED as follows:
Sighthounds ONLY: Registration 10:30-11am. 11am we will have a quick orientation for all sighthound participants. Sighthounds will run 11am-1pm.
Non-Sighthounds/All breeds: Registration 12:30pm-1pm. Brief meeting for all participants at 1pm. Non-Sighthounds/all breeds will run from 1:15pm until finished.
REQURIED! Please RSVP to our new doodle reservation system: http://doodle.com/9f4zty334ecgxubz
(This will hopefully help us plan in advance. Please sign up before 8pm on Saturday so we can get our ducks in a row. We'd love feedback on how this works for you! Also, please register using this even if you are a regular or a club member. You can always cancel your sign up!)
Our boards will be constructed on a mostly first-come-first serve basis (with exceptions made to insure we have space between multiple dogs families and a nice mix of abilities). We will follow the format that we will do one run and then start over with any modifications needed. We are trying to avoid running dogs back to back simply so we are fair to everyone. Please be on time to our practices so we can anticipate how long our day will be!
Please plan on bringing crates, water, coursing leads, poo bags, a chair, sunblock (if we ever see the sun again), etc. Wear field appropriate shoes. It helps everyone if they have a friend, partner or spouse come and either catch or release. Please notify us at registration if you will need help slipping or releasing your dog. For any newbies to the sport, we will have a brief educational lesson just prior to commencing the coursing. Please have your dog on an appropriate collar and no flexible leads as they can be dangerous.
This will be a "straight" practice.
$5 PER CAR and $3 per dog. Each dog will have the opportunity to run twice.
If you have any questions, please contact leslie@gogreatdog.com.
Tally Ho!
6.10.2011
The June 12 practice is cancelled. Our next practice is still scheduled for June 26. See the calendar for details. Also, the meeting previously scheduled to follow practice has also been rescheduled to precede the June 26 practice, at 9:00 a.m. at the Mt Si Golf Course Cafe.
5.31.2011
Cascade Coursing Club’s June practices will be Sundays, June 12 and June 26 at 11am at the MeadowBrook Farms in Snoqualmie. Registration will be set up at 10:30 and we will close registration at 12pm. Our boards will be constructed on a mostly first-come-first serve basis (with exceptions made to insure we have space between multiple dogs families and a nice mix of abilities). We will follow the format that we will do one run and then start over with any modifications needed. We are trying to avoid running dogs back to back simply so we are fair to everyone. Please be on time to our practices so we can anticipate how long our day will be!
Please plan on bringing crates, water, coursing leads, poo bags, a chair, sunblock (if we ever see the sun again), etc. Wear field appropriate shoes. It helps everyone if they have a friend, partner or spouse come and either catch or release. Please notify us at registration if you will need help slipping or releasing your dog. For any newbies to the sport, we will have a brief educational lesson just prior to commencing the coursing. Please have your dog on an appropriate collar and no flexible leads as they can be dangerous.
$5 PER CAR and $3 per dog. Each dog will have the opportunity to run twice.
Directions: http://www.meadowbrookfarmpreserve.org/directions.html
Questions, please contact Leslie Csokasy at leslie@gogreatdog.com.
5.22.2011
CCC will be offering a CAT test on Sat 8/20 (in addition to our JC/QC tests) and 2 CAT tests on Sun 8/21 in Enumclaw in conjunction with the OKC show. See the calendar for more details about these events.
Also see the calendar for the remainder of the 2011 meeting dates, with more details coming soon.
5.6.2011
Our June 18/19 trial has been rescheduled to July 23/24 due to the conflict with the Cascade Hound Show.
4.19.2011
Special scheduling for the April 23 practice, please read carefully:Signups for all breeds will be from 10.15 to 11.00 am.
Briefing-orientation immediately after signup period. If you and your dog are new to coursing you must attend a briefing to participate. This is for your safety and to facilitate the smooth flow of dogs to and from the field.
Sighthounds only will practice run from 11.05 until 1.00 pm.
ALL "un-Sighthound" breeds for CAT practice/funruns will be able to register during the early registration or between 12.30 and 1.00 pm. There will be a second briefing for the CAT and funrun dogs who are coming from the NADAC event just after 1.00 pm. with their practice runs to follow.
Also, please note there will also be a large Agility trial going on at the same time as our practice at Argus this Saturday. Argus staff has asked that we enter the field from the gate at the end of the Lure Coursing field off of 212th Way SE, instead of through Argus' main gate. This is to avoid congestion with the Agility Trial parking. Please park at the end of the field in the designated area (will be marked with stakes and orange construction tape), NOT by the Agility building. The sign in desk will be under the covered area. Running order board and "paddock" will be in the gravel area adjacent to the porto potties. We will be using our CCC AKC Lure Coursing Trial Signs to help direct you the proper entrance/gate. Thank you for your patience and attention to this matter.
Remember, in order to provide everyone the most effective practice, you must attend a briefing/orientation.
Email belayawhippet@gmail.com if you have any questions.
CCC's goal is to provide a safe, quality learning experience for you and your fur friend.
3.25.2011
March 26 Practice Update: Please note there will also be a large Agility trial going on at the same time as our practice at Argus this Saturday. Argus staff has asked that we enter the field from the gate at the end of the Lure Coursing field off of 212th Way SE, instead of through Argus' main gate. This is to avoid congestion with the Agility Trial parking. Please park at the end of the field in the designated area (will be marked with stakes and orange construction tape), NOT by the Agility building. The sign in desk will be under the covered area. Running order board and "paddock" will be in the gravel area adjacent to the porto potties. We will be using our CCC AKC Lure Coursing Trial Signs to help direct you the proper entrance/gate. Thank you for your patience and attention to this matter.
The premium list for our April 30/May 1 tests and trials has now been posted to the calendar page.
3.10.2011
We're changing the start time for all scheduled practices from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
2.26.2011
Practice scheduled for Sunday, February 27 is CANCELLED due to weather and field conditions.
2.10.2011
CCC's spring practice dates have been added to the calendar page.
- Saturday, February 12, 2011 - TIME: 1:00 p.m. LOCATION: Meadowbrook Farm in North Bend, WA
- Sunday, February 27, 2011 - TIME: 10:00 a.m. LOCATION: Meadowbrook Farm in North Bend, WA
- Saturday, March 12, 2011 - TIME: 10:00 a.m. LOCATION: Argus Ranch in Auburn, WA
- Saturday, March 26, 2011 - TIME: 10:00 a.m. LOCATION: Argus Ranch in Auburn, WA
- Saturday, April 9, 2011 - TIME: 10:00 a.m. LOCATION: Meadowbrook Farm in North Bend, WA
- Saturday, April 23, 2011 - TIME: 10:00 a.m. LOCATION: Argus Ranch in Auburn, WA
Cost is $5.00 per vehicle for field use plus $3.00 per dog. Each dog will get two straight runs; you may separate your two runs or do your runs back to back.
1.8.2011
Cascade Coursing Club holiday party!
Host: Leslie Csokasy 206 526-1101
Date/time: Saturday 1/8/2011 6 pm
Location: Go Dog, 11333 Roosevelt Way NE, Seattle, WA 98125
Pot luck, dog friendly facility
contact Leslie for further info or questions.
12.13.2010
Save the date! Our holiday party will be held January 8th, 2011 at Leslie Csokasy's Facility. More details forthcoming...
12.5.2010
Our Annual elections were held November 13 and the 2011 officers have been added to the Contact page.
.10.30.2010
Our Annual Meeting will be held on Saturday, November 13th, 2010 from 6-8 pm
Location: Roundtable Pizza, 15730 1st Ave S, Burien WA.
Brief Board Meeting, then general meeting to follow. Reservation is under Cascade Coursing club. We were not able to get a banquet room, but were able to get the alcove reserved (soccer team party season). I changed the location to near Tukwila due to requests from some of our south end members. Time is a bit later than originally discussed as I have clinic that day. Tentative Agenda to follow, please email me with any agenda item ideas. Please RSVP to Sandi Anderson by Nov 8th, so I can confirm the reservation. We will be doing our elections - so important to come!
Our 2011 events have been added to the Calendar.
9.28.2010
Our next General Membership Meeting will be held on Saturday, October 2nd, 2010 from 4-6 pm at Claim Jumpers Restaurant in Tukwila (Southcenter area). Please plan to arrive ~3:30 pm especially if you want to order food, so we can start promptly at 4 pm. Please RSVP to Don Ellis whether you will be able to make it or not, so we can adjust the reservation.
9.10.2010
Our October tests and trials are cancelled. The club is currently re-structuring and taking advantage of this time to focus our energy on our 2011 coursing season. We look forward to seeing everyone on the field in 2011; test and trial dates will be forthcoming. We will continue to hold practices for the remainder of 2010, please check the website for up-coming practice dates.
8.25.2010
Our Fall JC/QC tests and trials have been rescheduled to October 2/3. The location will be Meadowbrook Farm in North Bend, WA and the judges will be Christine Gilles from Manitoba and Sebastian Franzen from CA. Premium list coming soon.
8.5.2010
The Premium List for our August JC/QC tests in conjunction with the Olympic Kennel Club shows in Enumclaw has been added to the Calendar.
6.23.2010
Cascade Coursing Club will have lure coursing practices on Saturday, June 26, and Saturday, July 10.
Both practices will start at 10:30 am at Meadowbrook Farms in North Bend, WA (see the Calendar page for directions). Please plan to arrive and be signed up by 11:15 at the latest. Cost is $5.00 per vehicle for field use plus $5.00 per dog. Each dog will get two straight runs; you may separate your two runs or do your runs back to back.
6.4.2010
The Premium List for our July trials has been added to the Calendar.
5.22.2010
Cascade Coursing Club will have lure coursing practices on Sunday, June 6, Saturday, June 26, and Saturday, July 10.
The Sunday June 6 practice will be at 9:30 am at Meadowbrook Farms in North Bend, WA (see the Calendar page for directions). Cost is $5.00 per vehicle for field use plus $5.00 per dog. Each dog will get two practice runs; you may separate your two runs or do your runs back to back.
The places and times for the June 26 and July 10 practices are to be determined. Please check back for more details closer to the dates.
Also, here is some preliminary info about our upcoming tests and trials in July:
July 17th & 18th, 2010
Location: Meadowbrook Farms, North Bend WA.
JR. COURSER TESTS
QUALIFIED COURSER TESTS
AKC ALL BREED LURE COURSING TRIALS
Judges: Greg Ward & Lyndell Ackerman
First time exhibitors at a CCC AKC Lure Coursing Trial will receive $2.00 off each entry.
Anyone pre entering the JC Tests both Saturday and Sunday will receive a discounted flat rate of $40.00
More details will be available in the premium list, which should be ready soon.
5.9.2010
Call of Meeting - Board Meeting/ General Meeting
A Board and General Membership Meeting shall be held on Thursday May 13th, 2010
Location: IHOP Restaurant- SeaTac
Address: 20402 International Blvd, SeaTac WA 98198
The restaurant is a few miles south of the airport, 204th St and Hwy 99
For those wanting to have dinner first we will meet for dinner at 6:30pm. The Board meeting will start at 7:15pm and the General Meeting will shortly follow. We plan to keep the Board Meeting very short and defer most business to the General Meeting.
-Deb V, CCC Recording Secretary4.10.2010
The Membership page has been updated with new information on how to become a member, as well as new club documents, including a revised membership application, club information sheet, and the revised Constitution and Bylaws.
4.7.2010
There will be a Cascade Coursing Club lure coursing practice on Saturday April 24th, 2010, 10:30 am at Meadowbrook Farms in North Bend WA. Cost is $5.00 per vehicle for field use plus $5.00 per dog. Each dog will get two practice runs; you may separate your two runs or do your runs back to back.. 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
FROM THE WEST: Drive east on I-90. Take Exit 27 (sign to Snoqualmie-North Bend). At stop the sign at the end of off-ramp, go left under freeway. Stay in the right lane, go straight thru new roundabout at Casino. Turn left at Meadowbrook Way (sign says Snoqualmie Falls). From the end of the off ramp to Meadowbrook way is about a mile. ** Cross Railroad Ave. (Sr 202; traffic light). Turn right on SE Park Street. Go 1.5 miles to field on the right.
FROM THE EAST: Drive west on I-90. Take Exit 31. At the end of the off-ramp, go right to West 202. Turn left on SE North Bend Way. Turn right after the large sign for Snoqualmie Falls. This will be Meadowbrook Way. Stay right as the road curves. Follow directions above starting from **
3.29.2010
The Premium List for our May trials has been added to the Calendar.
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, belayawhippet@googlemail.com, 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