Special Events at Nationals

Winger Raffle!   The AWSC Nationals is coming up this summer, and the American Water Spaniel Club is once again raffling off a Gunners Up  Son of a Gun Winger.  This year, we are including a Winger Carry Bag, and a Dogtra Remote Transmitter and Receiver.   Tickets are available now, and buying tickets is a great way to support the breed and the Club -- and maybe win yourself some great gear. A $685 Value!  Tickets ONE for $5! FIVE for $20! Gunners Up Son of a Gun Winger!   Winger Carry Bag,    Dogtra Remote receiver and transmitter    This package has a retail value of over $685, and is just what you need to get started on advanced retriever work or hunt test training. Drawing will be held on August 5, 2017 at the AWSC Nationals. Winner need not be present! For more information or to purchase tickets, email Kevin Smith, or write to him at -- Kevin Smith, AWSC Hunts 6 Golfview Lane Barrington, IL 60010

Announcing the Trash Duck Challenge Fun Event! There's going to be a Brand New Event at the 2017 National Specialty Day on Thursday, August 3rd -- the Trash Duck Challenge. Suitable for all American Water Spaniels -- they only need to like to chase bumpers.  To be held after lunch, at the Olen Park show site in Clintonville.  You, the Handler will have two minutes to toss bumpers -- 10 of them --  and attempt to get them in the barrel.  The barrel will be set at a pre-set, defined distance for all participants.  Your "misses" are retrieved by your dog, and can be re-tossed by you.   Your dog must remain behind the line until after the bumper hits the ground.  Dog may be held by another person, and the handler is encouraged to arrange for a "dog holder."  2 minute time limit.  $10.00 Entry fee.  Winner(s) split the pot with the Club.   Here are the Rules: 1.  Team consists of 1 dog and 1 handler. The dog does not have to be owned by the handler. A third party may hold unsteady dogs. 2.  Each team is given 10 Avery Hex Bumpers.* 3.  Each team is allowed 2 minutes per run. Cost per run is $5 or 5 runs for $20. 4.  When a bumper is thrown and missed, the handler will send the dog to bring back that bumper and it is thrown again until made. The dog cannot leave the line until the bumper hits the ground. If a dog "breaks" (leaves early) the team will be disqualified for that run. 5.  The team that scores the most bumpers in the trash can in 2 minutes is the winner. If two teams score all 10 bumpers, the team with the fastest time will be the winner. 6.  The total "pot" will be split between the winning team and the AWSC. 7.  Decisions of the judges are final.  Judges are Mary Klema and Jesse Goodman. *Bumpers donated by Avery Sporting Dog.

Get Ready for the Roustabout! It is a fun event that simulates an upland game hunt. The 15 minute hunt consists of two gunners who each have only 3 shells, one AWS and 3 planted birds. It is a timed event that gives the hunter credit for unused time and shells, and for birds shot, and retrieved. Pre-entry is strongly encouraged by the closing date of July 12th to be assured a spot and to be listed in the catalog. Limited gate entries may be accepted depending on bird supply, weather and time limitations. Entries received after the closing date will be considered a gate entry and an additional $5 fee will be required. See the entry form on page 35 of the National Specialty and Hunt Tests Booklet.

See 2016's Results Here....