Trial Information (Updated)
Field Layout & Tracking Information
Event Sponsors & Vendor Information
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Judges and Helpers
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Miloš Kovač, Slovenia Judged part "B" at the 2009 FMBB
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Milos Kovac is an FCi judge from Slovenia, he judged this year at the FMBB obedience phase
In October 2009 he was also the judge ( part B and C) for the Finish Malinois Championship.
In the 90's Milos competed at the FMBB with his Malinois Ivan des Montagnes d'Alaric. At this
year FCI he showed his german shepherd Fax von den Wolfen.
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Tacking Judge - Willie J. Pope Jr. U.S.A./ SVF Judge
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Greetings Sport Fans and Handlers, First of all, I would like to thank the AWMA
Association for choosing me as one of the judges for this top breed event, I feel
very honored. Also, the Spirit Working Dog Club for also having me. I respect all
breeds of dogs and all breed club members of the A.W.D.F. organization. This December
you will have the top malinois in the nation competing for top honors, I wish good
luck and great success to all entered in this top championship for your breed. In
tracking, I require good sportsmanship on and off the field. I will be judging the
skill, execution and problem solving of the dog, that shows me a well trained dog
for our sport. The skill of handling is secondary, that means no help by the handler.....I
want to see the work of the dog. Again, Good Luck!!!...
I will see you all in Florida.
Willie J. Pope Jr. U.S.A./SVF Judge
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Helper IPO3 Front Half - Greg Doud
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I originate from and live in Albany, NY. I have been fortunate to perform helper work and train
with some of the best trainers in this country. I would like to thank Ivan Balabanov, Debbie Zappia,
Gene England, and Jan Kokx for being my mentors and training partners. In addition, I would like to thank
Marina Shukh, my training partner the last few years. I also would like to thank the person who started
me out in this sport and who let me work dogs for countless hours, Mike Zenobia. Without him, I would
have never started on this journey. In summary, I would like to thank Ivan, the Spirit Working Dog Club,
and the AWMA organization for giving me the opportunity to work this championship. I'm looking forward to
this competition and meeting all the competitors at this championship. Good luck to all showing!
Greg Doud, certified UScA National Level Helper
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Helper IPO3 Back Half - Dennise Bauer
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Helper since 1991,Left arm sleeve, hight 183cm, weight 105kg. Has worked more than 10 regional
championships in Germany, 3 national events in USA, Numerous DMC Korung events and qualification trials,
Dennise was also the front half helper for the 2009 DMC Championship. Dennise is also very actively
competing with his own malinois.
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Helper IPO1 and IPO2 - Joe Brockington
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I am Joe Brockington, an active member of USA and Central PA Schutzhund Club. Along with helper work,
I’m in the process of titling my German Shepherd female, Dusa. I was first introduced to working dogs
by Captain Jeff Rynearson of the South Bend Police Department. In the summer of 2007, I purchased
Dusa and became a member of a Schutzhund club in Indiana called Great Lakes Working Dog Association.
I studied under Ronnie Weiss, who I learned a great deal from. During that time I wanted to embark
upon helper work but could not due to being a student athlete. Once I graduated from the University
of Notre Dame in 2007, where I was a starting linebacker. I returned back to Pennsylvania, where I
joined the Central Pa Schutzhund Club. I was taught helper work by Daniel Heldreth, who is the
training director of our club. We have since been spending countless hours training and preparing
for the day that I would work a national trial. I’d like to thank Marc Patton, Mike Diehl, Jim Hill
and Lisa Jacquin for trusting me with their dogs in my pursuit to perfect my helper work. I would
also like to thank Ivan for giving me this great opportunity. I will be working the VPG1s and VPG2s
at the trial.
Good luck to all the competitors and I’m looking forward to seeing you on the field.
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Judges Dinner will be held at Tia's Tex-Mex in Tampa on Saturday night, tickets may be purchased in advance on Draw night and Friday of the competition for $15.00. Tickets purchased at the door will be $20.00. The dinner will be an all you can eat fajitas buffet with chicken, steak, shrimp and all of the goodies that go along. We are trying to keep the cost of the dinner economical for everyone, therefore the "all you can drink margaritas" WILL NOT BE INCLUDED in the ticket of the dinner.
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