TCM
Calendar of Events
Each year, TCM offers the tracking community tests in TD, TDX, and VST and seminars to help the new tracker get up and running. This year we are also offering advanced tracking seminars for those training for their TD, TDX or VST or just looking to learn more about tracking theory and methods. We hope these seminars increase your knowledge and skill level as well as your and your dog’s enjoyment of the sport of tracking. There’s always a lot to learn!
Tracking Tests
October 5, 2008 – TDX
| o | Information: | This test will run six (6) TDX tracks for all AKC-recognized breeds |
| o | Judges: | Mr. Michael Clemens and Mr. Arthur Twiss |
| o | Location: | High Ridge Wildlife Management Area, Gardner, MA |
| o | Closing Date: | September 24, 2008 |
| o | Entry Fee: | $100.00 |
| o | Secretary: | Chris Kersnason |
| (508) 533-4126 | ||
| ckersnason@verizon.net | ||
| o | Premium: | (click here for premium) |
October 26, 2008 - TD
| o | Information: | The test will run four (4) TD tracks for all AKC-recognized breeds |
| o | Judges: | Mr. Miles Garrod and Ms. Suzanne White |
| o | Location: | Top of the Hill Farm, Ayer, MA |
| o | Closing Date: | October 16, 2008 |
| o | Entry Fee: | $60.00 |
| o | Secretary: | Janet Steeger |
| (508) 883-4893 | ||
| janet.steeger@qcmetrix.com | ||
| o | Premium: | (click here for premium) |
Clinics
September 6 – 7, 2008 - Step 2 Beginner Tracking Seminar
| This two day clinic will help take the handler and dog team to the next level of training. Instruction will include advancing your tracks’ age and length, considerations for factors that affect tracking performance, and trouble-shooting common tracking training problems. | ||
| o | Location: | High Ridge Wildlife Management Area, Gardner, MA |
| o | Instructor: | Miles Garrod |
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| o | Secretary: | Bill Woods |
| (617) 964-9912 | ||
| wwoodsjr@comcast.net | ||
October 11 – 12, 2008 – Step 1 Beginner Tracking Seminar
| This two day clinic teaches the basics of tracking, scent theory, and track laying, coupled with starting and handling your dog on short, simple tracks. | ||
| o | Location: | Top of the Hill Farm, Ayer, MA |
| o | Instructor: | Miles Garrod |
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| o | Seminar Fee: | |
| o | Secretary: | Pam Frattalone |
| (978) 486-3157 | ||
| cockerdog@verizon.net | ||
Meetings
| TCM Board of Directors |
September 11, 2008 – 6:00 p.m.
| TCM Board Meeting. | ||
| o | Location: | Karen Oliver's house |
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| TCM General Membership |
September 22, 2008 – 7:00 p.m.
| TCM has scheduled the following general membership meetings. Come join us for a meeting if you are interested in learning more about tracking. | ||
| o | Location: | St. Anne’s Church, 25 King St., Littleton, MA |
| o | Directions: | Rte 495 to exit 30 - turn left off the ramp onto 2A/Ayer - Go less than a mile, St. Anne’s is on the left - Park in rear - meeting room is in the Kaye Room in the basement. |