Join us in Wisconsin's Green and Gentle Land for the AWSC National Specialty and Hunt Test  this August.  Your dog will thank you for the chance to meet new friends, visit with old ones, work on fresh challenges, and have some fun along the way.

The National Specialty is a licensed AKC conformation dog show held specifically for the American Water Spaniel. It is a part of four consecutive days of events held during the month of August for the benefit of AWS owners and members of the AWSC. Events during these four days include the National Specialty, an Obedience Trial, Roustabout, AWSC Hunt Tests, AWS RCT, the club's annual meeting, an awards banquet, and much more.

American Water Spaniel Health and Genetics Seminar
August 10, 2011

National Headquarters Hotel
AmericInn
Baldwin, WI

American Water Spaniel Club Field Events:
Hunt Tests - Roustabout - RCT 
August 12th - 14th          

Don't forget your Cheesehead AWS!    Order your 2011 National Specialty T-Shirts early! Click here.

Only at the 2011 Nationals! AWS Ornament - Limited Edition - Only 50 Available will be sold at the AWSC Nationals this year "Made especially for the AWSC"

Accommodations:

Make your reservations early!
Our Headquarters Hotel will the the AmericInn, 500 Baldwin Plaza Drive,
Baldwin, WI 54002.

For Reservations call: 715-684-5888.
Be sure to mention the American Water Spaniel Club when you make your reservations.
Make reservations by July 27th, 2011. Any rooms in our block not reserved
will be released after July 27th.  The rate is $89 (+ tax) which includes the
pet fee.

Alternate Hotel - Super 8 Baldwin, 2110 10th Ave, Baldwin, WI 54002
(715) 684-2700

Schedule of Events:

Wednesday August 10, 2011

Welcome Table and Check in will be located in the Conference Room
of the AmericInn, Baldwin, Wisconsin.
3:30 p.m.- 5:00 p.m. ... Judges Seminar and Hands On - AmericInn
7:00 p.m.- 9:00 p.m. ... Health and Genetics Seminar- AmericInn

Thursday, August 11, 2011

8:00 a.m. ....................... Specialty at Mill Pond Park, Baldwin, Wisconsin
......................................... See Judging Program for exact times.
Scheduled Lunch
6:00 p.m. ........................ Photo Contest
6:30 p.m. ........................ Social Hour - Cash Bar followed by the Awards
......................................... Buffet Banquet at the Orchard Restaurant
......................................... followed by - Awards and Brown Bag Raffle

Friday, August 12, 2011 Good Go Ing Kennels

7:30 a.m. . ...................... Roustabout check-in
8:00 a.m. ....................... Roustabout
11:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. . Lunch Wagon available
1:00 p.m. ....................... Junior Field Handling
2 p.m. ..............................RCT
Dinner ............................ Dinner on your own
7:30 p.m. ..................... Annual Meeting - Conference Room AmericInn

Saturday, August 13, 2011 Good Go Ing Kennels

7:00 a.m. ........................ Hunt Test check-in
7:30 a.m. ........................ Mandatory Judges‛ Meeting
8:00 a.m. ....................... Hunt Tests
11:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. . Lunch Wagon available.
6:30 p.m. ........................ Buffet dinner at Orchard Restaurant
......................................... followed by Annual Auction

Sunday August 14, 2011 Good Go Ing Kennels

7:00 a.m. ....................... Hunt Test check-in
7:30 a.m. ....................... Mandatory Judges‛ Meeting
8:00 a.m. . ...................... Hunt Tests
11:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. . Lunch Wagon available

To view / print official information and forms, follow the links below:

 Lodging, Maps, Schedule of Events, Forms Deadlines:
Click Here.

National Specialty Premium List:
Click Here.

Hunting Events:
Click Here.

Complete Nationals Booklet:
Click Here.

Emergency Plan:

In accordance with AKC recommendations and requirements the AWSC has a written emergency plan to be followed during our National Specialty. All attendees are asked to review the plan at their leisure. To read the plan click here.