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
May 2, 2010 - TD/TDX Test
| o | Information: | This test will run three (3) TD and three (3) TDX tracks for all AKC-recognized breeds |
| o | Judges: | Art Twiss, Mike Clemens, Deb Brown |
| o | Location: | High Ridge Wildlife Management Area, Gardner, MA |
| o | Closing Date: | Thursday, April 22, 2010 |
| o | Entry Fee: | $75.00 for TD, $125.00 for TDX |
| o | Chair: | Miles Garrod |
| o | Secretary: | Phil Keating |
| (978)365-4192 | ||
| pjk2286@comcast.net | ||
| o | Premium: | (click here for premium) |
May 30, 2010 - VST Test
| o | Information: | This test will run five (5) VST tracks for all AKC-recognized breeds |
| o | Judges: | Miles Garrod, Randie Meyer |
| o | Location: | Holy Cross College, Worcester, MA |
| o | Closing Date: | Thursday, May 20, 2010 |
| o | Entry Fee: | $150.00 |
| o | Chair: | Karen Oliver |
| o | Secretary: | Donna Kiuru |
| (978)665-2933 | ||
| leomecs@aol.com | ||
| o | Premium: |
June 13, 2010 - TDU MATCH
| o | Information: | |
| o | Judges: | Randie Meyer |
| o | Location: | TBD |
| o | Closing Date: | |
| o | Entry Fee: | |
| o | Secretary: | Pam Frattalone |
| o | Premium: |
October 10, 2010 - TDX Test
| o | Information: | This test will run four (4) TDX tracks for all AKC-recognized breeds. |
| o | Judges: | Art Twiss |
| o | Location: | High Ridge Wildlife Management Area, Gardner, MA |
| o | Closing Date: | Thursday, September 30, 2010 |
| o | Entry Fee: | $125.00 |
| o | Chair: | Karen Oliver |
| o | Secretary: | Leland Perry |
| (617)492-8565 | ||
| lelper@aol.com | ||
| o | Premium: |
October 31, 2010 – TD Test
| o | Information: | This test will run four (4) TD tracks for all AKC-recognized breeds. |
| o | Judges: | Miles Garrod, Deb Brown |
| o | Location: | Top of the Hill Farm, Ayer, MA |
| o | Closing Date: | Thursday, October 21, 2010 |
| o | Entry Fee: | $75.00 |
| o | Chair: | Donna Kiuru |
| o | Secretary: | Jane Taylor |
| (978)365-4192 | ||
| jmt1051@comcast.net | ||
| o | Premium: |
Clinics
April 17 - 18, 2010 - Step 1 Tracking Clinic
| o | Location: | Wrentham Development Center |
| o | Instructor: | Art Twiss |
| o | Information: | |
| o | Secretary: | Randie Meyer |
| o | Clinic Fee: | $150.00 (or $75.00 to audit) |
| o | Note: | Limited to 15 dog/handler teams |
| o | Application: | (click here for application) |
October 16 - 17, 2010 - Step 1 Tracking Clinic
| o | Location: | Top of the Hill Farm, Ayer, MA |
| o | Instructor: | Miles Garrod |
| o | Information: | All dogs attending will run 7 tracks during the course of the weekend. |
| o | Secretary: | Pam Frattalone |
| o | Clinic Fee: | $150.00 (or $75.00 to audit) |
| o | Note: | Limited to 15 dog/handler teams |
| o | Application: | |
Meetings
| TCM General Membership Meetings |
TCM has scheduled the following general membership meetings. Come join us for a meeting if you are interested in learning more about tracking.
Friday, March 12, 2010 – 7:00 p.m.
| o | Location: | Reuben Hoar Library meeting room 41 Shattuck St, Littleton, MA |
| o | Directions: |
From I-495 south, take Exit 31, turn right at the end of the ramp on to Route 119. At first traffic light, turn right onto Route 110/2A. Travel .5 miles. Look for Reuben Hoar Library sign on the right across from the Badger Funeral Home. The library is located in the red brick building. From I-495 north, take Exit 30, turn right at the end of the ramp on to Route 110/2A. Travel .6 miles. Look for Reuben Hoar Library sign on your left across from the Badger Funeral Home. The library is in the red brick building. |
| o | Notes: | Parking is available at the side and rear of the library. Meeting Room entrance is in the rear. |
Friday, April 23, 2010 – 7:00 p.m.
| o | Location: | TBD |
| o | Directions: |
Friday, June 18, 2010 – 7:00 p.m.
| o | Location: | TBD |
| o | Directions: |