2023 Regional Specialty, June 2nd-3rd, Concord NC

2023 Southern Splash Water Trial, July 15th-16th, Raleigh NC

2023 Blue Ridge Splash Water Trial, September 23rd-24th, Observation Knob Park near Kingsport TN

2023 The Jamboree, October 18th-23rd, High Falls Park in Seneca SC

2023 Regional Specialty June 3rd Concord NC

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Saturday's Regional Specialty Event photo from 2022

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Friday's Owner Handler Event photo from 2022

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Friday's Owner Handler Event photo from 2022

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Our first event of 2023 is the Regional Specialty on June 3rd. 2023. It is being held in Concord, NC in conjunction with the Carolina Working Group’s Victory Lane Classic.

This year’s event is bound to be a resounding success just like last year’s event. Same as last year there will be majors each day of the trial. We are offering an Owner Handler Workshop and Get Together on Friday Night June 2nd. 2023. The Specialty Trial is on Saturday (Times are TBD) as well as a Movers and Shakers Social on Saturday Night.

Please contact Chair: Toni McHugh for more information tonimchugh@msn.com

Southern Splash Water Trial 2023 edition. July 15th-16th at Lake Montague Raleigh NC

2023 Southern Splash Event Registration Link
Registration opens Monday at 8am May 15th.

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Senior Challenge (10yr+) photo from 2022

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Sailor performing for the Senior Challenge Crowd.
A perfect underwater retrieve!

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Rio during the Senior Challenge. Flawless!

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The First Water Trial to be offered is our long-running and ever-popular Southern Splash Water Trial on Lake Montague, in Raleigh, NC on July 15th and 16th with a practice day on Friday, July 14th.

 

  • Two Days of Water Trials + Friday Practice
  • The Beloved Senior Challenge (10yr+)
  • A Saturday Awards Dinner
  • Auction and Raffle
  • Photographer
  • Vendors
  • The Popular Quack N’ Fetch!

Trial Agenda
Friday July 14th – M&S Water Trial Practice
Saturday July 15th – M&S Water Trial, and Awards Dinner Sat Night
Sunday July 16th – M&S Water Trial
 
Southern Splash Trial Premium: 2023 Southern Splash Premium Document
 
Senior Challenge Sign-up Sheet: 2023 Southern Splash Senior Challenge
 
Banquet: Saturday Evening at the Pavilion
 
Contact Secretary Beth Dixon for more information: bethdixon2141@gmail.com
 
HOST HOTEL
LaQuinta Inn & Suites: 191 Crescent Commons, Cary, NC 27518   Phone: 919-851-2850
Special Rate: $99.00 + tax and a one-time pet fee of $25. Book prior to June 21, 2023
Rate Code: Portuguese Water Dog Club
 
A block of rooms has been reserved for Thursday, Friday, and Saturday nights. 
Contact the hotel directly at 919-851-2850 Option 5, speak with front desk
Book via special web link:  LaQuinta Inn & Suites booking link To modify arrival/departure dates, select appropriate dates and then select “UPDATE” to see the changes
RV Accommodations
Please note: The trial site is not equipped to handle RVs. There is no RV parking at the trial site.
NC State Fairgrounds (approximately 20 minutes away): contact 919-612-6767
 
Also
 
Jordan Lake State Recreation Area Campground
Find and book a campsite online at ncparks.gov/reservations or call: 1-877-722-6762
 

Contact Secretary Beth Dixon for more information: bethdixon2141@gmail.com

Blue Ridge Splash Water Trial September 23rd-24th 2023

Observation Knob Park near Kingsport TN

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Blue Ridge Splash Water Trial Site at
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Nearby Kingsport TN overlooking the Blue Ridge Mountains

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Movers and Shakers is co-hosting with the DelMarVa PWD Club. This will be a preview of the 2024 National Specialty Water Trial

Water Trial Site: Observation Knob Park. 553 Knob Park Road. Bristol, Tennessee 37620.   Hotels are located in Kingsport, TN

Camping at Observation Knob with 175 spots.  Please call 423-878-1881. 

Host hotel

MeadowView Conference Resort & Convention Center:   1901 Meadowview Pkwy , Kingsport, Tennessee 37660 .  MeadowView will be the host hotel in 202.  MeadowView  has dry lot camping available at no cost.  Call Nancy Nelson for information.  828-707-6803

 

Here’s your reservation link your guests can use to make reservations:

Book your group rate for Movers and Shakers Portuguese Water Dog

https://www.marriott.com/event-reservations/reservation-link.mi?id=1674228548292&key=GRP&app=resvlink

You will find the information for your online reservation link below. If you have questions or need help with the link, please do not hesitate to ask. We appreciate your business and look forward to a successful event.

Event Summary:

Movers and Shakers Portuguese Water Dog

Start Date: Thursday, September 21, 2023

End Date: Sunday, September 24, 2023

Last Day to Book: Friday, July 14, 2023

Hotel(s) offering your special group rate:

·         MeadowView Conference Resort & Convention Center for  $139 USD per night plus $50 one time dog fee up to 4 dogs

Book your group rate for Movers and Shakers Portuguese Water Dog

Contact Chair Kent Nelson for more information: diamondlake@mich.com

The Jamboree, at High Falls Park in Seneca, SC

 

WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 18th through MONDAY OCTOBER 23rd.

The Third Water Trial is part of that East Coast Favorite with our co-hosts the United States Sunshine PWD Club (USSPWD)

  • Four Days of Water Trials
  • Wednesday October 18 (Set-Up -Water Site, Play Area, ACT (Agility) Area, Welcome Bags etc)
  • Thursday October 19 – Practice Day
  • Friday – M&S Water Trial
  • Saturday – USSPWD Water Trial
  • Sunday – M&S Water Trial
  • Monday – USSPWD Water Trial
  • Seminars
  • Titling events such as Scent Work, CGC(a), Rally,  ACTL-2, TDI, and Fast Cat
  • Awards Banquet
  • Auction and Raffle
  • And other fun activities for you and your dog
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Contact co-chairs of Jamboree, Judy Leather tjleatherk9@gmail.com or Maggie Martin m2martindmd@aol.com for more information

PET-FRIENDLY ACCOMODATIONS – PWD
JAMBOREE 2023

HOST HOTEL:

The Comfort Inn & Suites – Clemson, 1305 Tiger Blvd, Clemson – 15 miles from site

SPECIAL DEAL: $89 + taxes per night plus a one-time pet fee of $25

CALL HOTEL: 1-864-653-3600      USE CODE: PWD JAMBOREE/Portuguese Water Dog

Rooms available at special rate: Wednesday October 18 to Monday October 23

 

OTHER OPTIONS:

The Quality Inn: 226 HiTech Road, Seneca – 13 miles from site

                        For Reservations: call 864-888-8300

Days Inn:
11015 N. Radio Station Road, Seneca – 13 miles from site

                        For Reservations: call 864-885-0710

 

RV RESERVATIONS:

To RENT an RV: RVSHARE.COM

RV/Camp Sites  -High Falls County Park – site of the Jamboree

91 Sites – 2or 30 amp service (some 50 amp sites), water – dump station

South Cove County Park – 12 miles from site of the Jamboree

1099 South Cove Road, Seneca

86 Sites – 20,30 and 50 amp service and water – dump station

TO RESERVE either of above: call
Reserve America at 1-855-622-6727 or go to reserveamerica.com

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RV PARK
for Larger Rigs:
Crooked
Creek RV PARK – 777 Arvee Lane, West Union,SC

                        Call:  1-864-882-5040; crookedcreekrvpark.godaddysites.com

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