Field Trials 2026-27

196th 12 Dog All Aged AV Retriever Stake

Friday 25th September 2026

To be held at: Great Livermere Estate BKPO Mr P. Rushbrook

Judges: R. Ketley (A2815), T. Birchall (B3987), K. Townsend (NP4085), and B. Starns (NP3887)

Entries close: 11th September 2026

197th 12 Dog Novice Labrador Retriever Stake

Thursday 8th October 2026

To be held at: Great Livermere Estate BKPO Mr P. Rushbrook

Judges: G. Hillier (A2280), L. Marsh (B3451), K. Hurst (NP5095), and A. Cooper (NP4041)

Entries close: 24th September 2026

198th 24 Dog Open Qualifying Stake for AV Retrievers

Tuesday 10th and Wednesday 11th November 2026

To be held at: Great Livermere Estate BKPO Mr P. Rushbrook

Judges: P. Highfield (A2762), S. Hutton (A2697), C. Wood (b3228), and J. Venturi Rose (B1930)

Entries close: 27th October 2026

Entry Fees

Open: Members £95.00 | Non-Members £120.00

A/A & Novice: Members £65.00 | Non-Members £90.00

Administration Fee: £6.00 (to be paid before the draw date, failure to do so will eliminate the entry from the draw)

All fees to be paid on the day (cash preferred) or via BACs to the EALRC bank account.

Lloyds Bank | Account Number: 01033381 | Sort Code: 30-94-47 | East Anglian Labrador Retriever Club

Withdrawals via text: 07837 950 304 (Julia Reed, Acting FT Secretary)

Prize Money

Open: 1st £75.00 | 2nd £30.00 | 3rd £15.00

A/A and Novice: 1st £50.00 | 2nd £20.00 | 3rd £10.00

Regulations

1. Dogs entered at Royal Kennel Club Licensed Field Trials must be registered at the Royal Kennel Club in accordance with Royal Kennel Club Regulations for Classification and Registration B.

2. Preference in the novice draws will be given to those not previously offered a run in a novice stake that season. Substitutions will be allowed provided conditions apply.

3. All dogs resident outside the UK must be issued with a Royal Kennel Club Authority to Compete number before entry to the show/event can be made. All overseas entries without an Authority to Compete number will be returned to the competitor.

4. If entries or nominations exceed the number of permitted runners the right to compete in a Trial shall be decided by ballot.

5. Should circumstances so dictate the Club in consultation with the judges may alter arrangements as necessary. Such changes and the circumstances surrounding them will be reported to the Royal Kennel Club.

6. No modification may be made to the schedule after publication except by permission of the Royal Kennel Club followed by an advertisement in the appropriate journals if time permits before the closing of entries.

7. Judges at a Trial are prohibited from entering a dog which is recorded in their ownership or part ownership.

8. DOGS IN CARS ON HOT DAYS: Your dog is vulnerable and AT RISK if left in a vehicle in high temperatures and even on days considered as slightly warm. Please take care of your dog. If your dog is found to be at risk, forcible entry to your vehicle may be necessary without liability for any damage caused.

9. WELFARE OF DOGS: An exhibitor or competitor whose dog is entered at a Royal Kennel Club licensed event should take all reasonable steps to ensure the needs of their dog(s) are met and should not knowingly put their dogs health and welfare at risk by any action default omission or otherwise. A breach of this Regulation may be referred to the general Committee for disciplinary action under Royal Kennel Club Rules and Regulations. The use of pinch collars, electronic shock collars or prong collars is not permitted at any trial licensed by the Royal Kennel Club. This shall apply at the venue or within the precincts of the trial.

10. Videography and photography will only be allowed with the express permission of the chief steward and the host.

Julia Reed (Acting F.T. Secretary)
Telephone: 07837 950 304 | Email: juliareed524@gmail.com | Address: Rosedene, Fen Street, Redgrave, Suffolk IP22 1SE

All Field Trials are kindly sponsored by Essential Foods.