https://www.sbgrc.org/calendar Southern Berkshire Golden Retriever Club upcoming events Southern Berkshire Golden Retriever Club Wild Apricot - membership management software and more en Fri, 03 Apr 2026 22:27:50 GMT Fri, 03 Apr 2026 22:27:50 GMT Sat, 11 Apr 2026 12:00:00 GMT <p><u><strong>Club Training Day - Held at Nod Brook WMA</strong></u></p><!--<p style="line-height: 22px; margin-top: 1em !important; margin-bottom: 0px !important;"><font color="#FF0000"><strong>Date to be confirmed after Nod Brook Committee meeting!</strong></font></p>--> <div align="right"> <a href="https://www.sbgrc.org/resources/Documents/Directions/NodBrook.pdf" target="_blank" class="stylizedButton buttonStyle003">Download Directions</a> </div> <p>88 Hopmeadow St<br> Simsbury, CT 06089<br> 41°49'42.3"N 72°49'25.1"W</p> <p><font color="#FF0000"><strong>Registration closes <u>TUESDAY, April 7, 2026!</u></strong></font></p> <p><strong>This is a dead bird training day.</strong></p> <p><strong>Things to bring:</strong></p> <ul> <li><strong>a two-way radio</strong></li> <li><strong>a whistle</strong></li> <li><strong>a duck call</strong></li> <li><strong>a chair</strong></li> <li><strong>hearing protection</strong></li> <li><strong>water for you and your dog</strong></li> <li><strong>a bagged lunch</strong></li> <li><strong>sunscreen</strong></li> <li><strong>rain gear</strong><br></li> <li><strong>gloves</strong></li> <li><strong>bumpers if you want them thrown for your dog</strong></li> </ul> <p><strong>Members are limited to 3 dogs per series. Non-members/guests are allowed to train with 1 dog at 1 training session, then are asked to join the club.&nbsp;</strong></p> <p align="left"><strong><font color="#0000FF"><strong>AKC Gunner Safety Video:</strong></font></strong></p><iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/DzL9mHXKmjI" title="AKC Gunner Safety Video" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="" width="400" height="220" frameborder="0"></iframe> https://www.sbgrc.org/event-6493729 https://www.sbgrc.org/event-6493729 Sat, 18 Apr 2026 12:00:00 GMT <p><u><strong>Club Training Day - Held at Nod Brook WMA</strong></u></p><!--<p style="line-height: 22px; margin-top: 1em !important; margin-bottom: 0px !important;"><font color="#FF0000"><strong>Date to be confirmed after Nod Brook Committee meeting!</strong></font></p>--> <div align="right"> <a href="https://www.sbgrc.org/resources/Documents/Directions/NodBrook.pdf" target="_blank" class="stylizedButton buttonStyle003">Download Directions</a> </div> <p>88 Hopmeadow St<br> Simsbury, CT 06089<br> 41°49'42.3"N 72°49'25.1"W</p><!--<p><font color="#FF0000"><strong>Registration closes <span class="Apple-style-span" style="text-decoration: underline;">TUESDAY, March 25, 2025!</span></strong></font></p> <p><strong>This is a dead bird training day.</strong></p>--> <p><strong>Things to bring:</strong></p> <ul> <li><strong>a two-way radio</strong></li> <li><strong>a whistle</strong></li> <li><strong>a duck call</strong></li> <li><strong>a chair</strong></li> <li><strong>hearing protection</strong></li> <li><strong>water for you and your dog</strong></li> <li><strong>a bagged lunch</strong></li> <li><strong>sunscreen</strong></li> <li><strong>rain gear</strong><br></li> <li><strong>gloves</strong></li> <li><strong>bumpers if you want them thrown for your dog</strong></li> </ul> <p><strong>Members are limited to 3 dogs per series. Non-members/guests are allowed to train with 1 dog at 1 training session, then are asked to join the club.&nbsp;</strong></p> <p align="left"><strong><font color="#0000FF"><strong>AKC Gunner Safety Video:</strong></font></strong></p><iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/DzL9mHXKmjI" title="AKC Gunner Safety Video" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="" width="400" height="220" frameborder="0"></iframe> https://www.sbgrc.org/event-6493731 https://www.sbgrc.org/event-6493731 Sun, 03 May 2026 12:00:00 GMT <p><u><strong>Club Training Day - Held at Nod Brook WMA</strong></u></p><!--<p style="line-height: 22px; margin-top: 1em !important; margin-bottom: 0px !important;"><font color="#FF0000"><strong>Date to be confirmed after Nod Brook Committee meeting!</strong></font></p>--> <div align="right"> <a href="https://www.sbgrc.org/resources/Documents/Directions/NodBrook.pdf" target="_blank" class="stylizedButton buttonStyle003">Download Directions</a> </div> <p>88 Hopmeadow St<br> Simsbury, CT 06089<br> 41°49'42.3"N 72°49'25.1"W</p><!--<p><font color="#FF0000"><strong>Registration closes <span class="Apple-style-span" style="text-decoration: underline;">TUESDAY, March 25, 2025!</span></strong></font></p> <p><strong>This is a dead bird training day.</strong></p>--> <p><strong>Things to bring:</strong></p> <ul> <li><strong>a two-way radio</strong></li> <li><strong>a whistle</strong></li> <li><strong>a duck call</strong></li> <li><strong>a chair</strong></li> <li><strong>hearing protection</strong></li> <li><strong>water for you and your dog</strong></li> <li><strong>a bagged lunch</strong></li> <li><strong>sunscreen</strong></li> <li><strong>rain gear</strong><br></li> <li><strong>gloves</strong></li> <li><strong>bumpers if you want them thrown for your dog</strong></li> </ul> <p><strong>Members are limited to 3 dogs per series. Non-members/guests are allowed to train with 1 dog at 1 training session, then are asked to join the club.&nbsp;</strong></p> <p align="left"><strong><font color="#0000FF"><strong>AKC Gunner Safety Video:</strong></font></strong></p><iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/DzL9mHXKmjI" title="AKC Gunner Safety Video" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="" width="400" height="220" frameborder="0"></iframe> https://www.sbgrc.org/event-6493733 https://www.sbgrc.org/event-6493733 Sun, 10 May 2026 12:00:00 GMT <p><u><strong>Club Training Day - Held at Nod Brook WMA</strong></u></p><!--<p style="line-height: 22px; margin-top: 1em !important; margin-bottom: 0px !important;"><font color="#FF0000"><strong>Date to be confirmed after Nod Brook Committee meeting!</strong></font></p>--> <div align="right"> <a href="https://www.sbgrc.org/resources/Documents/Directions/NodBrook.pdf" target="_blank" class="stylizedButton buttonStyle003">Download Directions</a> </div> <p>88 Hopmeadow St<br> Simsbury, CT 06089<br> 41°49'42.3"N 72°49'25.1"W</p><!--<p><font color="#FF0000"><strong>Registration closes <span class="Apple-style-span" style="text-decoration: underline;">TUESDAY, March 25, 2025!</span></strong></font></p> <p><strong>This is a dead bird training day.</strong></p>--> <p><strong>Things to bring:</strong></p> <ul> <li><strong>a two-way radio</strong></li> <li><strong>a whistle</strong></li> <li><strong>a duck call</strong></li> <li><strong>a chair</strong></li> <li><strong>hearing protection</strong></li> <li><strong>water for you and your dog</strong></li> <li><strong>a bagged lunch</strong></li> <li><strong>sunscreen</strong></li> <li><strong>rain gear</strong><br></li> <li><strong>gloves</strong></li> <li><strong>bumpers if you want them thrown for your dog</strong></li> </ul> <p><strong>Members are limited to 3 dogs per series. Non-members/guests are allowed to train with 1 dog at 1 training session, then are asked to join the club.&nbsp;</strong></p> <p align="left"><strong><font color="#0000FF"><strong>AKC Gunner Safety Video:</strong></font></strong></p><iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/DzL9mHXKmjI" title="AKC Gunner Safety Video" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="" width="400" height="220" frameborder="0"></iframe> https://www.sbgrc.org/event-6493734 https://www.sbgrc.org/event-6493734 Sat, 23 May 2026 12:00:00 GMT <p><u><strong>Club Training Day - Held at Nod Brook WMA</strong></u></p><!--<p style="line-height: 22px; margin-top: 1em !important; margin-bottom: 0px !important;"><font color="#FF0000"><strong>Date to be confirmed after Nod Brook Committee meeting!</strong></font></p>--> <div align="right"> <a href="https://www.sbgrc.org/resources/Documents/Directions/NodBrook.pdf" target="_blank" class="stylizedButton buttonStyle003">Download Directions</a> </div> <p>88 Hopmeadow St<br> Simsbury, CT 06089<br> 41°49'42.3"N 72°49'25.1"W</p><!--<p><font color="#FF0000"><strong>Registration closes <span class="Apple-style-span" style="text-decoration: underline;">TUESDAY, March 25, 2025!</span></strong></font></p> <p><strong>This is a dead bird training day.</strong></p>--> <p><strong>Things to bring:</strong></p> <ul> <li><strong>a two-way radio</strong></li> <li><strong>a whistle</strong></li> <li><strong>a duck call</strong></li> <li><strong>a chair</strong></li> <li><strong>hearing protection</strong></li> <li><strong>water for you and your dog</strong></li> <li><strong>a bagged lunch</strong></li> <li><strong>sunscreen</strong></li> <li><strong>rain gear</strong><br></li> <li><strong>gloves</strong></li> <li><strong>bumpers if you want them thrown for your dog</strong></li> </ul> <p><strong>Members are limited to 3 dogs per series. Non-members/guests are allowed to train with 1 dog at 1 training session, then are asked to join the club.&nbsp;</strong></p> <p align="left"><strong><font color="#0000FF"><strong>AKC Gunner Safety Video:</strong></font></strong></p><iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/DzL9mHXKmjI" title="AKC Gunner Safety Video" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="" width="400" height="220" frameborder="0"></iframe> https://www.sbgrc.org/event-6493736 https://www.sbgrc.org/event-6493736 Fri, 05 Jun 2026 12:00:00 GMT <!-- <p style="line-height: 22px; margin-top: 1em !important; margin-bottom: 0px !important;"><font color="#0000FF">LEAP trial: June 7, 2024<br></font></p> --> https://www.sbgrc.org/event-6493563 https://www.sbgrc.org/event-6493563 Sat, 27 Jun 2026 12:00:00 GMT <p><u><strong>AKC Fetch Trial - Held at Nod Brook WMA</strong></u></p> <div align="right"> <a href="https://www.sbgrc.org/resources/Documents/Directions/NodBrook.pdf" target="_blank" class="stylizedButton buttonStyle003">Download Directions</a> </div> <p>88 Hopmeadow St<br> Simsbury, CT 06089<br> 41°49'42.3"N 72°49'25.1"W</p><!-- <p><font color="#FF0000"><strong>Registration closes <span class="Apple-style-span" style="text-decoration: underline;">TUESDAY, March 19, 2024!</span></strong></font></p> <p><strong>This is a dead bird training day.</strong></p> <p><strong>Things to bring:</strong></p> <ul> <li><strong>a two-way radio</strong></li> <li><strong>a whistle</strong></li> <li><strong>a duck call</strong></li> <li><strong>a chair</strong></li> <li><strong>hearing protection</strong></li> <li><strong>water for you and your dog</strong></li> <li><strong>a bagged lunch</strong></li> <li><strong>sunscreen</strong></li> <li><strong>rain gear</strong><br></li> <li><strong>gloves</strong></li> <li><strong>bumpers if you want them thrown for your dog</strong></li> </ul> <p><strong>Members are limited to 3 dogs per series. Non-members/guests are allowed to train with 1 dog at 1 training session, then are asked to join the club.&nbsp;</strong></p> <p align="left"><strong><font color="#0000FF"><strong>AKC Gunner Safety Video:</strong></font></strong></p><iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/DzL9mHXKmjI" title="AKC Gunner Safety Video" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="" width="400" height="220" frameborder="0"></iframe> --><!-- <p style="line-height: 22px; margin-top: 1em !important; margin-bottom: 0px !important;"><font color="#FF0000"><strong>Date to be confirmed after Nod Brook Committee meeting!</strong></font></p> --> https://www.sbgrc.org/event-6493752 https://www.sbgrc.org/event-6493752 Sun, 28 Jun 2026 12:00:00 GMT <p><u><strong>Club Training Day - Held at Nod Brook WMA</strong></u></p> <div align="right"> <a href="https://www.sbgrc.org/resources/Documents/Directions/NodBrook.pdf" target="_blank" class="stylizedButton buttonStyle003">Download Directions</a> </div> <p>88 Hopmeadow St<br> Simsbury, CT 06089<br> 41°49'42.3"N 72°49'25.1"W</p><!-- <p><font color="#FF0000"><strong>Registration closes <span class="Apple-style-span" style="text-decoration: underline;">TUESDAY, March 19, 2024!</span></strong></font></p> <p><strong>This is a dead bird training day.</strong></p> <p><strong>Things to bring:</strong></p> <ul> <li><strong>a two-way radio</strong></li> <li><strong>a whistle</strong></li> <li><strong>a duck call</strong></li> <li><strong>a chair</strong></li> <li><strong>hearing protection</strong></li> <li><strong>water for you and your dog</strong></li> <li><strong>a bagged lunch</strong></li> <li><strong>sunscreen</strong></li> <li><strong>rain gear</strong><br></li> <li><strong>gloves</strong></li> <li><strong>bumpers if you want them thrown for your dog</strong></li> </ul> <p><strong>Members are limited to 3 dogs per series. Non-members/guests are allowed to train with 1 dog at 1 training session, then are asked to join the club.&nbsp;</strong></p> <p align="left"><strong><font color="#0000FF"><strong>AKC Gunner Safety Video:</strong></font></strong></p><iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/DzL9mHXKmjI" title="AKC Gunner Safety Video" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="" width="400" height="220" frameborder="0"></iframe> --><!-- <p style="line-height: 22px; margin-top: 1em !important; margin-bottom: 0px !important;"><font color="#FF0000"><strong>Date to be confirmed after Nod Brook Committee meeting!</strong></font></p> --> https://www.sbgrc.org/event-6493754 https://www.sbgrc.org/event-6493754 Sun, 26 Jul 2026 13:00:00 GMT <p><u><strong>Fun Match 2026 - Held at Tails-U-Win</strong></u></p><!-- <div align="right"> <a href="https://www.sbgrc.org/resources/Documents/Flyers/SBGRC%20Match%202025.pdf" target="_blank" class="stylizedButton buttonStyle003">Download Flyer &amp; Entry Form</a> </div> <p>It is time for our annual Match at Tails-U-Win in Manchester, CT!</p> <p>As we did last year, we will focus on Conformation, Obedience, and Rally. This year, we will open Obedience and Rally up to all breeds, but Conformation will still be limited to Golden Retrievers. We have a new chairwoman, Carol Wert. Carol will keep things moving. Thank you, Carol! We also have a great line-up of judges and volunteers.</p> <p><font style="font-size: 16px;" face="Aptos, sans-serif">See the attachment for more information on the match. Please download and save the attachment.&nbsp; The second page is a fillable form. Once completed (one for each dog entered), save it and email it back to&nbsp;<a href="mailto:rhaekennedy@gmail.com">rhaekennedy@gmail.com</a>.&nbsp; Rhae will send you confirmation of your entry. We encourage you to enter early as judging capacity is limited. If you have any questions, contact Rhae or Carol (<a href="mailto:carolwert@prodigy.net">carolwert@prodigy.net</a>).&nbsp;</font></p> <p>Hope to see you on July 27!</p> <p>Rhae and Carol</p> --> https://www.sbgrc.org/event-6582704 https://www.sbgrc.org/event-6582704 Sat, 01 Aug 2026 13:00:00 GMT <p><u><strong>Dock Diving 2026 - Held at K9 Aqua Sports Club</strong></u></p><!-- <div align="right"> <a href="https://www.sbgrc.org/resources/Documents/Flyers/SBGRC%20Dock%20Diving%202025.pdf" target="_blank" class="stylizedButton buttonStyle003">Download Flyer</a> </div> <p>639 Smithfield Rd<br> Millerton, NY 12546<br> 41°53'37.2"N 73°35'07.3"W</p> <p>On Saturday, August 9, 2025, SBGRC will have our annual Dock Diving Picnic from 9am to 5pm. Based on feedback from last year and to accommodate the increased interest, the picnic has been expanded by 2 hours and the jumping will be split into morning and afternoon sessions with a potluck lunch beginning at noon. There will be a 1 hour pause in jumping from 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm to allow for a SBGRC General Meeting. Each member dog will initially be limited to one session. As we approach the event date, it may be possible to add an additional session for a member dog, if space allows. To help preserve the jumping schedule and ensure that everyone has a fair turn, a timer will be used for each turn. A turn is 3 minutes or 3 jumps, whichever occurs first. There will be a 20 dog limit per session.</p> --> https://www.sbgrc.org/event-6582712 https://www.sbgrc.org/event-6582712 Sat, 22 Aug 2026 04:00:00 GMT <!-- <p><strong>Presenter: Dawn Terrill</strong></p> <ul> <li><strong>How to get the most from your training sessions</strong></li> <li><strong>Strategies for running marks and blinds</strong></li> </ul> <p style="line-height: 22px; margin-top: 1em !important;"><strong><a href="https://www.sbgrc.org/resources/Documents/Flyers/SBGRC%20Field%20Lectures%202025.pdf" target="_blank">Flyer</a></strong></p> <p>Facility available at 12:00 noon. Lectures will run from 12:30pm - 4:30pm.</p> <p><span class="Apple-style-span" style="text-decoration: underline;">Cost:</span> $40 per membership (family or individual), $50 per person non-member. Please bring cash (exact amount) or a check made out to SBGRC.</p> <p>There will be space to crate dogs, but member dogs will not be used in demos. Please bring something to put under your crates.</p> <p>In the event of cancellation due to weather, the first lecture (January 24th) will move to February 14th and we will find another date for the second lecture.</p> <p>If you have any questions, please contact Dawn Terrill at <a href="mailto:mostlygold@icloud.com">mostlygold@icloud.com.</a></p> --> https://www.sbgrc.org/event-6519413 https://www.sbgrc.org/event-6519413 Fri, 28 Aug 2026 12:00:00 GMT <p style="line-height: 22px; margin-top: 1em !important; margin-bottom: 0px !important;"><a href="https://entryexpress.net/LoggedIn/viewevent.aspx?eid=15480" target="_blank"><font color="#0000FF"><strong>View Event on EntryExpress</strong></font></a><br></p><!-- <p style="line-height: 22px; margin-top: 1em !important; margin-bottom: 0px !important;"><font color="#0000FF">Worker Sign-up please click on REGISTER button to help out at our tests.</font></p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0px !important; margin-top: 0px !important;">Master: Friday &amp; Saturday</p> <p style="margin-top: 0px !important; margin-bottom: 0px;">Senior: Sunday</p> <p style="margin-top: 0px !important;">Junior: Saturday</p> <p style="line-height: 20px;">We will need Marshals, Stewards, Bird Petters, Throwers (Wingers). and Blind Planters.<br></p> --> https://www.sbgrc.org/event-6493583 https://www.sbgrc.org/event-6493583 Sat, 05 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT <!-- <p style="line-height: 22px; margin-top: 1em !important; margin-bottom: 0px !important;"><font color="#0000FF"><strong>In conjunction with CCA.</strong></font></p> --><!-- <p style="line-height: 22px; margin-top: 1em !important;"><strong><a href="https://www.sbgrc.org/resources/Documents/Premiums/SBGRC%20WC-X%202025.pdf" target="_blank">Premium</a><br></strong></p> --> <p style="line-height: 22px; margin-top: 1em !important;"><strong><a href="https://grca.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/WC-WCX-Rules-Changes-12-2015.pdf" target="_blank"><strong>Rules</strong></a><br></strong></p> <div align="right"> <a href="https://www.sbgrc.org/resources/Documents/Directions/NodBrook.pdf" target="_blank" class="stylizedButton buttonStyle003">Download Directions</a> </div> <p>88 Hopmeadow St<br> Simsbury, CT 06089<br> 41°49'42.3"N 72°49'25.1"W</p> https://www.sbgrc.org/event-6519416 https://www.sbgrc.org/event-6519416 Tue, 22 Sep 2026 14:00:00 GMT <p style="line-height: 22px; margin-top: 1em !important; margin-bottom: 0px !important;">Preferred day 1</p><!-- <p style="line-height: 22px; margin-top: 1em !important; margin-bottom: 0px !important;">The dates for the SBGRC Public Education Exhibit at the Big E for 2025 have been finalized as Monday September 15 and Tuesday September 16. The exhibit lasts each day from 10AM to 10PM. As usual, Barbara Biewer is in charge of scheduling members and needs to compile a list of potential attendees. Typically, we ask members to sign up for 4 hour shifts although some members stay longer. At this time, Barbara only needs to know if you are interested in participating so she can give a list to the Big E and request parking and admission passes. The schedule will be set later</p> <p style="line-height: 22px; margin-top: 1em !important; margin-bottom: 0px !important;">Email Barbara at <a href="mailto:sunfirebfb@yahoo.com" target="_blank"><font color="#0000FF">sunfirebfb@yahoo.com</font></a> if you are interested in participating or to ask her any questions about the exhibit.</p> --> https://www.sbgrc.org/event-6582721 https://www.sbgrc.org/event-6582721 Wed, 23 Sep 2026 14:00:00 GMT <p style="line-height: 22px; margin-top: 1em !important; margin-bottom: 0px !important;">Preferred day 2</p><!-- <p style="line-height: 22px; margin-top: 1em !important; margin-bottom: 0px !important;">The dates for the SBGRC Public Education Exhibit at the Big E for 2025 have been finalized as Monday September 15 and Tuesday September 16. The exhibit lasts each day from 10AM to 10PM. As usual, Barbara Biewer is in charge of scheduling members and needs to compile a list of potential attendees. Typically, we ask members to sign up for 4 hour shifts although some members stay longer. At this time, Barbara only needs to know if you are interested in participating so she can give a list to the Big E and request parking and admission passes. The schedule will be set later</p> <p style="line-height: 22px; margin-top: 1em !important; margin-bottom: 0px !important;">Email Barbara at <a href="mailto:sunfirebfb@yahoo.com" target="_blank"><font color="#0000FF">sunfirebfb@yahoo.com</font></a> if you are interested in participating or to ask her any questions about the exhibit.</p> --> https://www.sbgrc.org/event-6582722 https://www.sbgrc.org/event-6582722 Sun, 18 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT <br> <!-- <p><a href="https://www.sbgrc.org/resources/Documents/Flyers/SBGRC%20Fun%20Trial%202022.pdf" target="_blank">Flyer</a><br></p> --> https://www.sbgrc.org/event-6493761 https://www.sbgrc.org/event-6493761 Sun, 25 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT <!-- <p style="line-height: 22px; margin-top: 1em !important; margin-bottom: 0px !important;"><strong>General Meeting</strong></p> --> https://www.sbgrc.org/event-6493765 https://www.sbgrc.org/event-6493765 Sat, 05 Dec 2026 13:00:00 GMT <br> <!-- <p style="line-height: 22px; margin-top: 1em !important; margin-bottom: 0px !important;"><font color="#0000FF">In conjunction with WC/X.</font></p> --> https://www.sbgrc.org/event-6519419 https://www.sbgrc.org/event-6519419