Diary of Events 2023
We are trying to add in suitable events for 2023.
ALL TRAINING DAYS THIS YEAR OPEN TO NON MEMBERS
March 19 2023 - Annual General meeting
SIWSC AGM Zoom Meeting 10.00am – please contact the Secretary for login details after the 10 March 2023
April 22/23
Devon training weekend
Training weekend in Devon with Graham West, camping and caravanning available at £10 for the weekend.
£65 weekend or £35 a day - member
£75 weekend or £40 a day - non-member
Book early by contacting Susan.Sheehan-Watson on email
susan.sheehan-watson@outlook.com. for a booking form or download a booking form at the foot of this page.
May 14 2023 CANCELLED
Training weekend near Newmarket, Suffolk.
Training Day in the Newmarket area, Suffolk, with trainer Lucy Tunstill of Canine in-tuition at her training ground in Ousden.
May 21 2023
Water training near Coventry..
With Kennel Club A panel Field trial JudgeDorothy Walls-Duffin
Price tbc
June 25 2023
Minor retriever breeds team gundog working test
Minor retriever breed Team Test.
A team consists of 3 dogs Plus 1 dog as reserve. (Novice standard). Team selection will be selected either at training days, or from members who are willing to have a go, and to travel.
If interested contact Nichol Watson on 07971 390510 or email nichol.watson@btinternet.com
July 1st & 2nd
Introduction to Working Tests Training weekend
With Training and Mock Working Test on 1st & 2nd July 2023 in Leyburn, North Yorkshire, DL8 5FA
The event is designed to introduce and give dogs and handlers the experience of the world of competition without the pressure of an actual working test. It is designed for dogs of all abilities and ages (from 6 months old).
The trainer for the weekend is Mrs Yvonne Storr. Yvonne is an experienced Working Test Judge (Retriever) and is on the Executive Committee member of the Golden Retriever Club Northumbria. Yvonne is very familiar with the Irish Water Spaniel as she has two of her own and was one of the judges in our minor Breeds Working Test last June.
Saturday will consist of training in the different types of Working Test activities such as obedience, steadiness, marked and blind retrieves, which you could come across in a test, this may also include a water test. The trainer will discuss what judges are looking for and how the scoring is done. Each handler will be provided with individual feedback.
On the Sunday you will get the opportunity to put what you have learnt into practice in a friendly and relaxed Mock Working Test and there will be certificates for all involved and prizes for the winners.
Cost for the weekend
Members
Adult Dogs £40
Puppies £20
Non members
Adult dogs £50
Puppies £30
Camping/ Accommodation – (Additional cost) There is a campsite called Cow Close Caravan Leyburn https://www.cowclosecaravanandcamping.co.uk/ located next door to the land which has full facilities electric hook up, shower block etc. They also have camping pods. The town has many hotels which are dog friendly and also dog friendly pubs etc. There is also other camping near Leyburn, please google Camping Leyburn.
If you are interested in attending, please contact susan.sheehan-watson@outlook.com
September 9/10 2023
Training weekend near Coventry CANCELLED
Unfortunately we had to cancel due to hot weather. Welfare of the dogs is the priority.
The event is being sponsored by Sporting Saint which we would like to thank for their support and goody bags.
The event is a training weekend with Dorothy Walls-Duffin
Date: 9th & 10th September 2023
Location: The Barn, Sandy Lane, Fillongley CV7 8DD.
Time: Arrive for 10:00 and Start 10:30
Booking form: please email susan.sheehan-watson@outlook.com or nichol.watson@btinternet.com
Over the years the club has attended training with Dorothy who is a very experienced Gundog trainer.
The training caters for all levels so if you have a puppy , a youngster or if you want your older dog to learn new skill or enhance the ones they have bring them along
Cakes and hot drinks will be available but please bring some lunch with you.
Members One Day £35
Members Two Days £60
Non Members One Day £45
Non Members Two Days £80
There is a reduced rate for Puppies please contact us for further details
Members and non members are welcome to come along and attend for two days or only one it is up to you. It will be a fun and enjoyable experience and if you haven't seen a lot of Irish Water Spaniels all in one place before now's your chance.
We will be having a social event on the Saturday evening so we can talk about out experiences with this beautiful breed.
Camping will be available on site and is including in the price.
If you would like further information please contact Susan Sheehan-Watson susan.sheehan-watson@outlook.com
or Nichol Watson on nichol.watson@btinternet.com.
If you would like to know more about Dorothy you can find further information on https://www.grangemeadlabradors.co.uk/
There will also be the opportunity for non members to become members of the Sporting Irish Water Spaniel Club on the day too £15.00 single, £20.00 joint per annum.
Rescheduled Training Weekend
October 28/29 2023
The event that we had to cancel due to the very hot weather in September has been rescheduled.
The training weekend with Dorothy Walls-Duffin is sponsored by Sporting Saint who we would like to thank for their support.
Date: 28th & 29th October 2023
Location: The Barn, Sandy Lane, Fillongley CV7 8DD.
Time: Arrive for 10:00 and Start 10:30
Booking form: please email susan.sheehan-watson@outlook.com or nichol.watson@btinternet.com
Over the years the club has attended training with Dorothy who is an very experienced Gundog trainer. The training caters for all levels so if you have a puppy , a youngster or if you want you older dog to learn new skill or enhance the ones they have bring them along
Cakes and hot drinks will be available but please bring some lunch with you.
Members One Day £35
Members Two Days £60
Non Members One Day £45
Non Members Two Days £80
There is a reduced rate for Puppies please contact us for further details
Members and non members are welcome to come along and attend for two days or only one it is up to you. It will be a fun and enjoyable experience and if you haven't seen a lot of Irish Water Spaniels all in one place before now's your chance.
We will be having a social event on the Saturday evening so we can talk about out experiences with this beautiful breed.
Camping will be available on site and is including in the price.
If you would like further information please contact Susan Sheehan-Watson susan.sheehan-watson@outlook.com
or Nichol Watson on nichol.watson@btinternet.com.
If you would like to know more about Dorothy you can find further information on https://www.grangemeadlabradors.co.uk/
There will also be the opportunity for non members to become members of the Sporting Irish Water Spaniel Club on the day too £15.00 single, £20.00 joint per annum.
November 2023
Online first aid course
Online First Aid for Dogs Course tbc