Attention PBGA Clubs

Consider holding a
Purina Points SPO Qualifying Trials

 Requirements:

  • Must first notify Eddie Wiley from Purina at 502-535-0026 to inform him you intend to hold a Purina Points Trial.  The best time to reach Eddie is early in the morning (7:00 a.m. or so), and a 45-60 day advance notice is required in order to prepare the necessary coupons.
  • Trial must be advertised as a Purina Points Trial in one of the major beagling magazines
  • If the trial is for 2 classes, you receive $190 worth of “buy one, get one free” Purina dog food coupons to distribute to your winners (1st place through NBQ – 10 coupons)
  • If the trial is for 4 classes, you receive $380 worth of “buy one, get one free” Purina dog food coupons to distribute to your winners (1st place through NBQ – 20 coupons)
  • Results must be turned in to Eddie Wiley PROMPTLY!  All results must be in Eddie’s hands by the end of January or the club entries will not be recognized.  Do NOT miss this deadline.
  • Each club is allowed to sponsor one Purina Points Trial per year (it cannot be held in conjunction with an AKC Licensed Trial)
  • Competition year runs from January 1-December 31
  • The AKC Purina SPO National Championship Trial counts for double points in the competition
  • Winners are announced at the AKC Nationals each April in Kentucky
    • Highest Ranked Hound receives $1500 and a portrait valued at $2500.  If the winner is an active member of the Pro-Club, they will receive an additional $1500 for winning, for a total cash winning of $3,000.
    • The three highest ranked hounds in the other classes will each receive $500.  If an active member of the Pro-Club, they would receive an additional $500, for a total of $1000.
    • You must be a member and redeem your Pro-Club points prior to May 1st in order to be eligible for the extra money awarded.

 

If you have any questions, have trouble reaching Eddie, or need results forms, be sure to contact Tina Grim:  717-528-8578 or 717-398-8122 (cell).  Email:  tgrim@gettysburg.edu

 

Good luck to all of our competitors!