Information about upcoming APLA hunt tests in our region.
**PLEASE NOTE that the COVID-19 situation is still very fluid. These hunt tests will only be conducted if Washington has moved by then into Phase 3 of re-opening, which allows for gatherings of up to 50 people.**
SPRING APLA HUNT TESTS: **SPLIT HUNT TEST OVER 2 WEEKENDS**
July 11-12, 2020: CPR/APR ONLY
LOCATION: Waterdog U
Address: 199 Proffitt Road, Centralia, WA
IMPORTANT TIMES/DATES:
- This weekend will be for CPR and APR dogs only and APLA’s COVID-19 social distancing policy will be followed.
- Masks will be provided for all spectators/handlers and should be worn whenever 6 ft of social distancing is not possible.
- Handlers’ Meeting: Saturday, July 11, 7:30 am on test grounds
- Saturday/Sunday check-in time: 7 am on test grounds (signs will direct you)
- Dry camping will be available
- Lunch will be available for a donation. No Saturday evening banquet.
July 18-19, 2020: APR/MPR ONLY
LOCATION: Cedarville Farms, Rochester, WA
DIRECTIONS:
46°46’54.6″N 123°02’57.3″W
Bicknell Rd SW, Centralia, WA 98531
- From I-5, take exit 88 towards Rochester/Aberdeen (west)
- At the big intersection/light, turn left/South onto Highway 99
- Drive south on Hwy 99 past Great Wolf Lodge, until you see Dick’s Sausage & Deli on your right.
- Turn right onto Prather Road
- Cross bridge over the river and go 0.5 miles to Bicknell Road, on the right.
- Drive down Bicknell, you will see the field to your left
- Enter the field and park in the indicated area
- Dry camping is available
IMPORTANT TIMES/DATES:
- This weekend is for APR and MPR level dogs only and APLA’s COVID-19 social distancing policy will be followed.
- Cloth masks will be provided to spectators/handlers and should be worn whenever 6 ft of social distancing is not possible.
- Handlers’ Meeting: Friday July 17, 2020, 6 pm
- Saturday/Sunday check-in time: 7 am on test grounds (signs will direct you)
- Lunches and Saturday night dinner to go will be provided for a donation.
LODGING INFO:
- *Fairfield Inn & Suites Grand Mound, 6223 197th Way SW, Rochester, W A 98579, 360-858-5757 (2 pets 75 lb max per room with USD $30 fee a day up to $120 per room per stay)
- *Motel 6 Centralia, 1310 Belmont Avenue, Centralia WA, 360-330-2057 (rooms approx. $56, no pet fee)
- *Oyo Hotel Chehalis, 122 Interstate Avenue, Chehalis WA, 877-424-6423 (rooms approx. $80, two pets up to 25 lbs each for $25 fee)
- *King Oscar Motel, 1049 Eckerson Road, Centralia WA, 360-736-1661 (rooms approx. $70, pet fee of $10/pet/night)
- Quality Inn Centralia Chehalis, 1003 Eckerson Road, Centralia, WA, 360-330-8000 (rooms approx. $85, no pets)
- *The Relax Inn, 550 W Parkland Drive, Chehalis, WA , 360-748-8608 (rooms approx. $85, pet fee)
- *Best Western Park Place Inn and Suite, 201 Interstate Avenue, Chehalis, WA, 360-748-4040, (rooms approx. $150, two pets of any size, $20/night)
- *Holiday Inn Express Hotel and Suites, 730 NW Liberty Plaza, Chehalis, WA, 360-740-1800 (rooms approx. $150, two pets of any size, $35/night)
- Peppermill Empress Inn, 1233 Alder Street, Centralia, WA, 360-330-9441 (rooms approx. $80, no pets)
RESTAURANT INFO:
- MEXICAN: La Tarasca, 1001 W Main Street, Centralia, WA, 360-736-7756, open 11 am-9 pm Friday and Saturday, 11 am-7 pm Sunday
- MEXICAN: Taquiera Juquilita, 917 SW Cascade Avenue, Chehalis, WA, 360-748-6020, open 11 am-9 pm Friday, Saturday, Sunday
- SALVADORAN: El Pulgarcito, 1409 S Gold Street, Centralia, WA, 360-736-0298, open 11 am-9 pm Friday, Saturday, Sunday
- CHINESE: Ocean Sky, 601 N National Avenue, Chehalis, WA, 360-740-8838, open 11 am-10 pm Friday, Saturday, Sunday
- INDIAN: Great Cuisine of India, 315 N Tower Avenue, Centralia, WA, 360-807-4258, open 11-2:30, 4-9 pm Friday, Saturday, Sunday
- THAI: Somsiri Thai, 263 NW Chehalis Avenue, Chehalis, WA, 360-996-4447, open 11:30 am-9 pm Friday, Saturday, till 8:30 pm Sunday
- PUB: MeMenamin’s Olympic Club, 112 N Tower Avenue, Centralia, WA, 360-736-5164, open till 11 pm daily
- MEDITERRANEAN: Boccata Deli and Market, 405 N Tower Avenue, Centralia, WA, 360-736-2404, open 11 am-9 pm Friday and Saturday. Closed Sunday
- PIZZA: Tiki Taphouse, 404 N Tower Avenue, Centralia, WA, 360-669-0161, open 11:30 am-9 pm Friday and Saturday. Closed Sunday.
- PIZZA: Papa Pete’s Pizza, 993 Harrison Avenue, Centralia, WA, 360-736-5777, open 10 am-9:30 pm Friday and Saturday, till 8:30 pm Sunday
- TERIYAKI: Fuji Teriyaki, 512 W Main Street, Centralia, WA, 360-736-8014, open 11 am-8:30 pm Friday and Saturday. Closed Sunday
JUDGES:
Master: Dale Merritt (head judge), Don Banducci, Lily Lo
Advanced: Julie Moore, Gary Oakes
Certified: Lily Lo, Don Banducci, Gary Oakes, Kelly Merrick, Julie Moore
EMERGENCY VETERINARY SERVICES:
Olympia Pet Emergency
3011 Pacific Ave SE, Olympia, WA 98501
Phone: (360) 455-5155
Olympia Veterinary Specialists
902 Union Ave SE, Olympia, WA 98501
Phone: (360) 339-3596
SPRING HUNT TEST COMMITTEE:
HT Chair: CPR/APR Test: Lily Lo, [email protected], 360-508-0022: APR/MPR Test: Warren Baylinson, [email protected], 425-387-4492
HT Secretary: CPR/APR Test: Carly Haugen, [email protected], 253-753-3837; APR/MPR Test: Lily Lo, [email protected], 360-508-0022
Stakes Chair: CPR/APR Test: Nate Haugen, [email protected], 253-753-3837; APR/MPR Test: Hugh Snyder, [email protected], 253-584-6045
Hospitality Chair: Ivan & Julie Little, [email protected], 253-277-1512
Gunner Captain: Hugh Snyder, [email protected], 253-584-6045
Bird Steward: Larry DePaul, [email protected], 253-331-7582
FOR QUESTIONS: Contact the HT Chair or HT Secretary
PAST APLA HUNT TESTS:
September 23-24, 2017 at Waterdog U in Centralia, WA.
April 1-2, 2017 at Camanche Hills Hunting Preserve in Ione, CA.
September 24-25, 2016 at Lord Hill Game Preserve, Hwy 2 in Monroe, WA.
FALL 2015: September 26-27, 2015 at Lord Hill Game Preserve, Hwy 2 in Monroe, WA.
Here is the video from the 2015 Fall Hunt Test:
FALL 2014: September 27-28, 2014 at Lord Hill Game Preserve, Hwy 2 in Monroe, WA. This test is in the books! 9 new CPR, 1 APR, 2 MPR dogs passed. See a video of this event here.