2024 Western Slope CO NAVHDA Chapter Test Schedule

Welcome to the Western Slope CO NAVHDA Chapter of NAVHDA’s testing information page.
Sign up dates for 2024 tests are as follows:

February 15th: WSC members can sign up for the spring test

March 1st: Non WSC members can sign up for the spring test

March 15th: WSC members can sign up for the fall Test

April 1st: Non WSC members can sign up for fall test

Test dates for 2024:

• The Spring test will be held on Saturday June 1st , and Sunday June 2nd. The Spring test will be for Natural Ability only and it will be held in Fruita, Colorado.

• The Fall test dates will be held on Saturday July 27th, and Sunday 28th. One day of the Fall Test will be the Natural ability test and one day for the Utility test and it will be held in Craig, Colorado.

Testing fees for 2024:

• Natural Ability - $180

• Utility -$200

• Add $25 to the above fees if not a member of WSC.

How to register for a test with the WSC

1) Fully complete the NAVHDA Test Entry Form . Email this completed form to westernslopeconavhda@gmail.com. You will receive an email response confirming your test spot has been secured.  In the case where all test spots are filled you will be put on a wait list in the order your application was received.

2) Send payment via Venmo to @WesternSlope-NAHVDAChapter or scan this QR code. You can also mail a check to 260E 1080S Roosevelt, UT, 84066. Please make checks out to “Western Slope CO NAVHDA”. Please be sure to include your name and contact information along with your check. If your check is not received within 10 business days of your application your spot will no longer be held.

Cancellation Policy:
Cancellation policy: Full refund for cancellations more than 30 days before the first day of the test. Within 30 days of the first day of the test, refund ONLY if dog is medically unable to run. Proof from a veterinarian is required. Otherwise, there will be no refunds. Good luck testing your dog. Contact the test director if you have any questions.

Please note: your dog will be entered into the test list in the order in which your completed application and fees are received. Your dog is not considered for the test until all the above requirements have been met.
In cases where more applications have been received than there are spots available, you will be put on the waiting list in the same order your completed information was received. Slots are assigned according to the order in which completed applications and fees are received, so register now.

FAQ’S:

1. Q: Does my dog need to be registered with NAVHDA International?
   A: Yes. You may submit an application without the registration number and a position will be held until 30 days prior to the test. If the test director has not received your dog’s registration by 30 days prior to the test, your slot will be forfeited and your registration fee refunded.

2. Q: Does the owner and/or handler need to be registered with a local chapter or NAVHDA International?
   A: YES. Both the owner and the handler needs to be a member of NAVHDA International to test (additional $25 fee per test entry if the owner is not a member of Western Slope CO chapter).

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Location:
The Spring test will take place in Parachute Colorado.

The Fall test will take place in Craig Colorado.

Exact addresses will be posted closer to test dates.

Please be at the test site 15 minutes prior to THIS TIME (not the time you think your dog will run). We have a full test and the judges will give directions to all participants at 6:45 A.M. If you miss the judge’s instructions you run the risk of not being able to run your dog.

What to Bring:
Be prepared for all kinds of weather for both you and your dog. We usually have hot and dry conditions, so bring plenty of water for you and your dog(s). Also be prepared for inclement weather. Afternoon thundershowers are common in Colorado. Other items to bring include: first aid kit, dog food, bug spray, sunscreen, dog kennel, dog stake out, your dog’s NAVHDA registry (to record score and have judge sign), and a shot gun for UT and UPT tests only. A folding chair and binoculars are also recommended.