To make our workouts more
efficient and safer we ask that
everyone please read the
following information carefully.
After much reflection and discussion, the CCC
Board has formulated the following guidelines in order to realize our principal
goals of safety for you and your hounds, and of making each workout maximally
educational for all participating. Please understand that each item is important
and based on our collective experiences in this sport and running these
practices. If you do not understand any part of these guidelines please feel
free to discuss them with any member of our Board. Most of us are usually at
each workout.
1. If you and your hound are brand new
to coursing you are welcome to attend, but may not actually "run" your dog on
the lure the first time without preliminary work to determine his/her aptitude
for "follow." Please call Carol if you are unsure about this. (425/222-4734,
evenings) This preliminary work may be done at home ahead of time, or on the
field. We know from experience that this extra step can make the difference
between long-term success and failure. Another way to say this is that it is
far easier to form good habits than to re-train bad ones.
2. You MUST be "signed up" with the
"huntmaster" 5 minutes BEFORE the announced starting time, i.e. no later than
9:55 for a 10 am workout. This has become an absolute necessity with the larger
numbers of hounds attending. It is
impossible to organize for everyone's varying needs without having everyone
present by a specific time.
3. You must have your "slipper" and/or
"catcher" lined up and ready before you are called to the line. This is really
important if we are going to be able to allow each hound two runs. We know there
is a certain amount of "down time" when it is great to visit, but your primary
responsibility is to pay attention to your turn in the running order so that
things run smoothly. Check the white board regularly so you are ready when it is
your turn. Do not expect the huntmaster to hunt you--listen and be ready, or
you may miss your turn.
4. There will be absolutely NO
flexi-leads allowed on the field, even for potty walking or for "spectator"
dogs. NO exceptions for any breed of any size. If you come only with a flexi,
you will not be able to participate. Please ask any CCC member about what
correct and safe equipment you should have if you are not sure.
5. Please refrain from any visiting
with the lure operator. This is for safety reasons.
6. Please stand, with or without your
hounds, well back from the line, also for obvious safety reasons. If you have a
youngster (hound, not human) that needs to watch, this should still be far
enough back so that you are both safe. If you are not sure, ask. This also goes
for potty walking which should *not* be done near the finish line area (near the
lure operator). Please pick up after your dog. All dog leavings and garbage
must be taken home by you.
7. Last, please remember that all of us
who are running these workouts are volunteers, and we all have dogs to run, too.
This means that we all need help, just as we are available to help you. Your
cheerful cooperation and occasional offers of a hand in getting our dogs to and
from the line and walking them out will be ever so appreciated.
See you on the field!
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AGREEMENT I (we) acknowledge that the “Cascade Coursing Club
Guidelines:” have been made available to me (us), and that I am (we are)
familiar with their contents. I (we) agree that the club holding this
trial has the right to refuse this entry for cause which the club shall deem
to be sufficient. In consideration of the club, its members,
directors, governors, officers, agents, and the owner or lessor of the
premises and employees of the aforementioned parties, harmless from any
claim for loss or injury which may be alleged to have caused directly or
indirectly to any person or thing by the act of this dog while in or upon
the trial premises or grounds or near any entrance thereto, and I (we)
personally assume all responsibility and liability for such claim; and I
(we) further agree to hold the disappearance theft, damage, or injury, be
caused or alleged to be caused by negligence of the club or any of the
parties aforementioned, or by the negligence of any other person, or any
other cause of causes.
I (we) hereby assume the sole responsibility for and agree to
indemnify and save the aforementioned parties harmless from any and all loss
and expense (including legal fees) by reason for the liability imposed by
law upon any of the aforementioned parties for damage because of bodily
injuries, including death at any time resulting therefore, sustained by any
person or persons, including myself (ourselves) or on account of damage to
property, arising out of or in consequence of my (our) participation in this
trial, howsoever such injuries, death, or damage to property may be alleged
to have been caused by negligence of the aforementioned parties or any of
their employees or agents, or any other persons.
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