Important Schedule & Location Corrections
Notice received from the Field Trial Chair on January 10 at 10:50 p.m. Central Time.
Training Day – Sunday, January 11
Training will take place at Property #4 (NOT Property #1) as shown on the Maps tab of the website.
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Time: 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
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Coordinator: Will Pick
Please ensure you navigate to the correct property.
First Series – Monday, January 12
The First Series will be held at Property #1 (NOT Property #4), located at the intersection of Smoots Creek Road and McNew, as noted on the Maps tab.
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Handlers & UTV Drivers Meeting: 7:40 a.m.
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First Dog to Run: 8:00 a.m.
We appreciate everyone’s flexibility and extend apologies for the earlier miscommunication. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
Happy Saturday and welcome to today’s edition of The NOC Daily for Saturday, January 10, 2026. We wish everyone a successful training day tomorrow. Be sure to take advantage of this opportunity to have professional portraits taken by KT Renee Photography—a perfect way to commemorate your National experience.
As we approach the National Open, please review the important details below:
Training Day
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Date & Time: Sunday, March 11, beginning at 9:00 a.m.
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Location: Josh Davis’s property (see Maps tab for directions)
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Coordinator: Will Pick — (608) 214-1350
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Please contact Will directly regarding your training needs if you have not already done so.
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Courtesy note: Access to the property requires driving through a neighboring yard where there are small children and several small dogs. Please proceed slowly and with care.
Cocktail Party
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Location: Inspired Dining (see Maps tab for location)
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Time: Immediately following the Delegates Meeting
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Hors d’oeuvres selection will include:
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Charcuterie bites with cucumber, hard salami, tomato, and mozzarella
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Bacon-wrapped scallop bites
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Cucumber bites topped with guacamole and shrimp
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Cured salmon bites on toasted crostini with herbed cream cheese
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Dinner Reservations at Inspired Dining
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Guests wishing to stay for dinner after the cocktail party should contact Inspired Dining directly:
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Ask for Jessica, or call Stephen at 620-664-4219
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Reservations are strongly recommended; walk-ins will be accommodated only as availability permits.
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Dinner menu will feature pub-style offerings (e.g., hamburgers).
