September 18 & 19. 2009
Northeast Ohio Sportsman Show
A Friday and Saturday Competition in Dalton, OH
(Akron/Canton/Massillon/Wooster area)

Buckeye Event Center
624 Henry St
Dalton, Ohio 44618

Sportsman Show Recap!

The dogs will be jumping big, high, and fast at the Northeast Ohio Sportsman Show, the fastest growing show of its kind in Ohio! Held in the heart of Amish country, this is the first Buckeye DockDogs competition in the Akron/Canton/Massillon/Wooster area and will include Big Air, Extreme Vertical and Speed Retrieve competitions.

Plan on taking a vacation day, as the competitions begin on Friday, September 18 and run through Saturday, September 19.

Northeast Ohio Sportsman Show Wave Times
Note: if there are 6 or more Young handlers at an event, a separate Young Final will be held. Wave times subject to change.

Friday, September 18
8:00 AM ........................Onsite Registration/Open Dock Practice
9:00 AM ........................Speed Retrieve Competition
11:30 AM................... .. Big Air Wave #1
1:00 PM ........................Big Air Wave #2
3:30 PM ........................Big Air Wave #3
5:30 PM.........................Extreme Vertical Competition

Saturday, September 19
8:00 AM .......................Onsite Registration Opens/Open Dock Practice
9:00 AM .......................Big Air Wave #4
11:30 PM .................... Big Air Wave #5
2:00 PM ...................... Big Air Wave #6
4:30 PM ...................... Big Air Amateur Finals
5:00 PM .......................Big Air Semi Pro Finals
5:30 PM ...................... Big Air Pro Finals

Dogs must be attended and on a leash at all times, except while competing. No bitches in heat allowed within Buckeye DockDogs event area. No retractable leashes, please.

Buckeye DockDogs Registration and Costs

REGISTER NOW!

To register for this event, click here.

Online Pre-Registration Closes: September 15, 2009 at 12:00pm EST
(pre-reg. for a wave will close at 30 participants)

Registration in advance for all competitions is encouraged as only 10 admissions per Wave will be held for walkup. Credit cards accepted for on-line registration only. Cash and checks accepted on site for Buckeye DockDogs competition.

Online Pre-Registration Fees: $20.00 per dog per Big Air, Extreme Vertical and Speed Retrieve Wave.

Onsite Registration Fees: $25.00 per dog per Big Air, Extreme Vertical and Speed Retrieve Wave.

(You don’t need to be a DockDogs club member to compete, but we sure hope you enjoy the event so much you join!)

About the Show
Sponsored by the Kidron Sports Center and presented by JW Promotions, the Northeast Ohio Sportsman Show will include educational seminars led by expert speakers on everything from trapping and game calling to ice fishing - from atop the famous "Hawg Trough" giant fishing tank. Entertainment features include the archery expertise of Frank Addington Jr.,"The Aspirin Buster."

Kids will enjoy the Trout Fishing Pond and everyone will benefit from the array of vendors offering outdoor products and services of special interest to Ohio sportsmen. In between Waves, you can show off your Archery skills by entering your team for "Bow Baseball Tournament;” sponsored by Breezy Ridge Sports.

There will be more than just vendors and seminars at this event. Win big with Raffles sponsored by the Kidron Sports Center and see entertainment for the entire family.

For more information: www.ohiosportsmanshow.com.

Show Tickets
Adults: $10.00
12 and under Free

Pre-registered handlers do not need to purchase a Show ticket, but must follow this procedure:
1. Go to the main Show entrance and check in.
2. Proceed to Buckeye DockDogs area to check in, register, and get your wristband.

Competitors registering at the Show, volunteers, and families are required to buy a ticket for each day you attend.

Directions
Located between Wooster and Massillon, near the intersection of US Route 30 and OH Route 94, the Buckeye Event Center is an easy drive from anywhere in the Northeast Ohio area. You can't miss it — check out the big bright red roof! Free parking is available on site; if necessary, there will be free shuttles available from downtown Dalton.


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Hotels and Camping

Preferred Hotel:
Super 8
US 30 Madison Ave Exit
969 Timken Road
Wooster, OH 44691 US
(330) 264-6211

Special rate: you say you’re with Buckeye DockDogs when making your reservation. $58 -$63 for a night plus a $8.00 pet fee. 14 miles west of the event. Click here for website with more info and map/directions.

Econo Lodge Wooster
2137 Lincolnway E
Wooster, OH 44691
(330) 264-8883
No special rate. Takes pets, but check on restrictions before making your reservations. 13 miles west of event on RT 30.

Clay's Park Resort
13190 Patterson Road, N.W.
North Lawrence, OH 44666
(800) 860-4386
(330) 854.6691
If you want to camp, Clay’s Park is only 8 miles from the event. There is a 2-night minimum for overnight camping. Go to www.clayspark.com for complete rates and booking information.

Amish Country Campsites
1930 US Route 62
Dundee, OH 44624
(330) 359-5226
http://www.amishcountrycampsites.com/
Follow US. 62 to Winesburg, Ohio. Located 1\4 mi. north of Winesburg on the east side of the road. About 21 miles from event site

The Cook Out
The usual Saturday night cook-out will be held on Friday night. Watch the Buckeye DockDogs Forum on the DockDogs website for more information on when, where, and what to bring