Retrievers
We run a number of working tests and field trials each season. Please see the information below about the plans for the year.
The Club uses Field Trial Management System for entry to its field trials and working tests, please help our secretaries by using this online system to enter our competitions
Rules and Conditions of entry for all trials - please click to download a copy
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Field Trials
Novice AV Retriever Field Trial
Date: Friday 11th October 2024
9am for a 9:30am start
directions with draw
Venue: Inpark Farm,
Holway Lane
Cattistock DT2 0HH
by kind invitation of
the Atkinson Family
Members: £45
Non-Members: £65
Retriever Field Trial Entry form
(Held under KC Rules & Regs)
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Judges:
Ms Mary Jane Opie A3040
Mr Ken Green B3366
Mr Shane King N 4060
Mrs Nikki Urquhart N 4137
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Entries close at midnight on Friday 27th September 2024
Draw by FTMS at the address of the acting FT secretary on Saturday 28th September 2024
The result of the draw will be emailed unless posting has been requested.
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Please enter via FTMS or send your paper entry form and fees to the acting FT Secretary:
Mrs Jackie Davis, West Farm, Toller Whelme, Beaminster, DT8 3NU
Mob: 07760 177147 - email: info@classiceurosport.co.uk
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Click here to download a copy of our Field Trial Entry Form
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Prizes and Trophies: 1st place - Ticefield Trophy and £50
Guns choice - Melbury Award
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We would love to hear from you if you are able to help
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Open AV Retriever Field Trial
Date:
Monday 27th January 2025
9am for a 9:30am start
directions with draw
Venue: Great Durnford Estate
Great Durnford SP4 6AZ
by kind permission of the Estate Manager Mr Matt Gentle and
Head Keeper Mr Tom Paul
Members: £50
Non-Members: £70
Retriever Field Trial Entry form
(Held under KC Rules & Regs)
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Judges:
Nick Coates A 2223
Robert Atkinson A5
Robert Worrall A3032
Nigel Probert B3675
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Entries close at midnight on Monday 13th January 2025
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Draw by FTMS at the address of the acting FT secretary on Tuesday 14th January 2025
The result of the draw will be emailed unless posting has been requested.
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Please enter via FTMS or send your paper entry form and fees to the acting FT Secretary:
Mrs Jackie Davis, West Farm, Toller Whelme, Beaminster, DT8 3NU
Mob: 07760 177147 - email: info@classiceurosport.co.uk
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Prizes and Trophies: 1st place - Catcombe Carli Trophy and £50
2nd place £30
3rd place £25
Guns choice - Milheath Trophy
Keepers choice - Chris Damon Trophy
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We would love to hear from you if you are able to help
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Click here to download a copy of our Field Trial Entry Form
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Training Schedule 2025
To register your interest or if you have any queries, please contact Christine Collins - christine@collinsclan.co.uk
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​We have now finished our club training for 2024
The new schedule will be published in early 2025 once the shooting season has come to a close.
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A huge thank you goes to our trainers, landowners and of course our members and non-members
who have supported our training activities throughout 2024.
We shall look forward to meeting you again in Spring 2025.
Working Tests
Open AV Retriever Working Test
Saturday 27th April 24
Wiltshire
Members: £10
Non-Members: £20
Retriever Test Entry form
(Held under KC Rules & Regs)
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Find a report of this event under news and results
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We would love to hear from you if you are able to help - just a morning or just an afternoon or all day!
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Novice AV Retriever Working Test
Saturday 11th May 24
Wiltshire - near Horningsham
Members: £10
Non-Members: £20
(Held under KC Rules & Regs)
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Judges: Nick Coates, Roland Stacey, Nigel Sheppard, Christine Collins
Please enter via FTMS - entries are closed now and running orders have been emailed
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We would love to hear from you if you are able to help - just a morning or just an afternoon or all day!
Retriever Test
Entry form
AV Retriever Puppy/Special Puppy/NDNH
Sunday 2 June 24
Rushmoor Farm near Andover, SP11 0JN
Members: £10
Non-Members: £20
(Held under KC Rules & Regs)
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Judges: Isobel Whitford, Wendy Brown, Christine Collins and Sid Roxy Davis
Please enter via FTMS
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We would love to hear from you if you are able to help - just a morning or
just an afternoon or all day
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For any queries please email Nikki Urquhardt
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Retriever Test entry via FTMS