First Annual
AKC Heartland Classic
A very special Coonhound Event

“Produced and Administered by the AKC Coonhound Events Management Team in conjunction with Wisconsin and Minnesota area coon clubs and the Tomah, Wisconsin Convention and Visitor’s Bureau.”

Tomah’s Recreation Park, home of the Monroe County Fair
TOMAH, WISCONSIN
July 14 and 15, 2006

You’ve seen Autumn Oaks and the Grand American. You’ve been to Albany, Georgia and to Aurora, Kentucky. But…..until you and your family hunt and play this summer in the heartland of America at the AKC Heartland Classic, you don’t know what you’re missing!

The Coonhound Events Management Team wanted to produce a very special coonhound event that will combine excellent hunting and an exciting format with the perfect family vacation spot as the setting. We found it all in Tomah, Wisconsin http://www.tomahwisconsin.com Just 98 miles from Madison, Tomah is the perfect summer vacation spot and the coon hunting couldn’t be better!

Excellent facilities! The Tomah’s Recreation Park is the home of the world’s largest tractor pull. There’s plenty of room to stretch out at this recreational park. Camp on the grounds or enjoy one of Tomah’s many motels. Located in the heart of Wisconsin’s Amish and Cranberry country, there’s no end of things to do and see and restaurants and shopping galore! Kids will love area attractions like the Water and Skate parks at Warren’s Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park. And, you can extend your stay in the Heartland and take in all the local attractions around Tomah. There’s a ton to see and do! What could be better than getting out of the summer heat and vacationing in Wisconsin in July with your family AND hunting Wisconsin’s and Minnesota’s abundant coon populations with your hounds?

TWO BIG DAYS OF COONHOUND EVENTS!
AKC Licensed Nite Hunts Each Night
AKC Licensed Bench Shows Each Day
AKC Licensed Youth Nite Hunts Each Night
AKC Licensed Youth Bench Shows Each Day
All hunt deadlines – 4 PM
Adult show deadlines – 9 AM
Youth show deadlines – 11 AM

SPECIAL AKC HEARTLAND CLASSIC AWARDS
A "Top Four" will be chosen to hunt off late Saturday night for the 2006 Heartland Classic Nite Hunt Champion title and the keys to a 2006 Suzuki Eiger Camo 4 x4 ATV. Super prizes and cash will be available for places second through fourth.

2006 Heartland Classic Final Four Contestants will be chosen first by double cast winners, "Consistent Coonhounds" with plus points both nights. If we have more than four double cast winners, ties will be broken by total combined score. If there are not four double cast winners with plus points we will drop back to highest single cast winning score from either Friday or Saturday night.

AKC Heartland Classic Champion wins a 2006 Suzuki Eiger Camo 4 x4 ATV!
Super prizes and cash to places second through fourth!
Top two (2) cast winners (double cast winners will be chosen first) each night hunt it off on Saturday night in a one-hour hunt for the Heartland Classic Champion title and the Suzuki 4 x 4!
Special AKC Heartland Classic Champion trophy
Outstanding trophy-type awards to Top Ten cast winners each night.
A vast array of sponsorship prizes as well!

AKC Heartland Classic Nite Hunt Rules

Enter in advance to guarantee your spot.
200 advance entries taken for each night.
Waitlist for those above 200 each night to be hunted based on supply of guides.
Waitlist entry fee refunded if we can’t provide you a cast.
Entries will be taken on grounds if advance entries and waitlist do not fill 200 dogs each night.
You may substitute any dog registered in your name with AKC. Otherwise, no refunds
Enter on your AKC, PKC, or UKC registration number. You will have 30 days to validate your win by registering with AKC.
Free registration on grounds both days!
Confirm Hunt Entries – 2 PM to 4 PM each night
Nite Hunt Entry Fee - $30.00
Top two (2) cast winners (double cast winners will be chosen first) each night hunt it off on Saturday night in a one-hour hunt for the AKC Heartland Classic Champion title!
Advance Entry Deadline – postmark June 30, 2006

AKC Heartland Youth Nite Hunt Championship Rules

AKC Heartland Classic Youth Championship Hunts (Junior and Senior) each night - $15.00 entry fee.
Two divisions – Junior (age 12 and under) and Senior (age 13 – 17) each night.
Adult non-hunting judge on each Youth cast
Combined top score (2 cast wins first, then highest single cast win) in each division to be declared AKC Heartland Classic Senior Youth Champion and AKC Heartland Classic Junior Youth Champions!
Special trophy-type awards for Top Ten Youth cast winners each night.
All cast winners with plus qualify for the AKC National Youth Championship!
Parent/guardian may accompany Youth handler. However, Youth handler will be scratched for adverse actions by his/her spectator.

AKC Heartland Classic Bench Show Rules

All dogs, regardless of titles will show by sex and breed without regard to age.
Each Friday Male breed winner shows against Friday Female Breed Winner within their breed for Friday Best of Breed. Six winners total.
Each Saturday Male breed winner shows against Saturday Female Breed Winner within their breed for Saturday Best of Breed. Six winners total.
Best of Breed Winners from Friday and Saturday show within their breed for Best of Breed Overall on Saturday.
Six Best of Breed Winners Overall show for AKC Heartland Classic Champion and Reserve Champion on Saturday.
Show Entry fee - $20.00 each day

AKC Heartland Classic Youth Championship Bench Show Rules

Same rules and format as AKC Heartland Classic Bench Show will apply.
AKC Heartland Youth Show Champion and AKC Heartland Reserve Youth Show Champion to be crowned.
Youth Show Entry fee - $10.00 each day.

SPECIAL Youth Event Activities Each Day!

For motels and vacation information visit the Greater Tomah Area Chamber of Commerce & Convention & Visitors Bureau Website: http://www.tomahwisconsin.com or call 1-800-948-6624

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