Southern Classic Open 1-Day HGA
- $35.00 per hound
- Cast hounds at daybreak
- Bench show including Child's Handling Class at 7:00 pm Friday
- Full set of trophies
- Derby and All Age dogs run together and scored separately
- This will count towards Test of the Best and Poole's Point Series
- Due to DGIF regulations, only 420 dogs can be entered into hunt. To ensure that we do not go over this limit, entry fees will be processed on a first come, first served basis.
Book will open August 1st, 2017. For numbers, contact Mike Hearn at (757) 630-9948 before 9:00 pm.
September 23, 2017
Run for a Cure 1-Day Speed and Drive
- $31.00 per hound
- Winner of each class to receive alpha bundle, 2nd place LIT coolers, 3rd place TT15 collars
- Over 2 tons of dog food split up between winners and raffle
- Tons of raffle items
- Full set of trophies
- Derby and All Age dogs run together and scored separately
- This will count towards Test of the Best and Poole's Point Series
- Cast Hounds at 7:00 AM
- Raffle Items Available
- All proceeds going to Cancer Organizations
- Hosted by United Eastern Hunting Dog Alliance & Laconia Hunt Club
Book will open August 12th, 2017. For numbers, contact David Rutledge at (434) 547-2676 or Anna Rutledge at (434) 547-6024.
September 30, 2017
Hunt with a Heart, A Benefit for Riley 1-Day Speed and Drive
- $31.00 per hound
- TT15 to each class winner, Garmin Drive Track to highest scoring hound
- Dog food to winners
- Raffle with prizes
- Derby and All Age dogs run together and scored separately
- This will count towards Test of the Best and Poole's Point Series
Book will open August 26, 2017. For numbers, contact Roxie Bowie at (703) 408-1643 between 7-9 pm during the weeknights and anytime during the weekend.
October 5-7, 2017
Virginia State Fox Hunters Association
96th Annual Bench Show and Field Trial—National Affiliated
- Hounds will be cast at Daybreak
- Registration: 11:00 am to 7:00 pm on Wednesday, October 4th
- Cookout: TBA Wednesday, October 4th
- Bench Show: 7:30 pm on Wednesday, October 4th
- Entry Fee: $65.00 per hound
- Membership: $25.00
- Numbers 4 & 13 will be reserved in honor of Gary Verling and Gerald Simmons
- Bring you own feed and pans
Due to laws governing Fox Preserves in Virginia, we are limited to 420 hounds for our hunt.
Between the dates of August 20th and September 15th you must mail a check to the secretary for the number of hounds you wish to run plus membership. This amount is NONREFUNDABLE but is TRANSFERABLE. You are responsible to insure that your check reached the secretary during this time frame. These checks will be deposited as they are received, should a check not clear the bank you will lose your spot. Upon receipt of your check, the secretary will call you at the number indicated with your check between the hours of 6PM and 9PM to discuss your numbers with you. At such an entry form will be filled out and sent to you with the numbers you have reserved. This is on a first come first serve basis. Once we have reached the limit of paid entries, no further entries will be accepted. Should we not have 420 hounds on the day we are registering hounds at the hunt additional entries would be accepted up to the 420 limit.
Franchise hunt that will be eligible for Grade 2 Leaderboard Points
Must be prepaid in full in advance, plus membership, NONREFUNDABLE/but is TRANSFERABLE. Postmarked no earlier than August 20th and not later that September 15th. Checks payable to VSFHA and mail to:
Virginia State Fox Hunters Association
PO Box 33
Montpelier, VA 23192
Masters of Hounds-Pete Warren, NC
Bench Show Judge-Craig Nobles, NC
Assistant Master of Hounds-TBD
Ringmaster-Allan Bishop, VA
Wayne Proffit, President (434) 989-0996
Sandra Chatham, Secretary (804) 883-6858
October 14, 2017
Last Chance Hunt Club 1-Day Speed and Drive
- $31.00 per hound
- Full set of trophies
- Derby and All Age dogs run together and scored separately
- This will count towards Test of the Best and Poole's Point Series
Book will open September 9th, 2017. For numbers, contact Brett Argabright at (804) 878-2869.
October 21, 2017
Owen Hunt Club 1-Day Speed and Drive
- $31.00 per hound
- Full set of trophies
- Derby and All Age dogs run together and scored separately
- This will count towards Test of the Best and Poole's Point Series
Book will open September 16th, 2017. For numbers, contact Dustin Gordon at (434) 594-9325.
October 28, 2017
Poole's Point Series Championship Hunt 1-Day Speed and Drive
- $35.00 per hound
- Top 150 dogs from each class allowed
- Full set of trophies
- Derby and All Age dogs run together and scored separately
Book will open October 14th, 2017. For numbers, contact Dustin Morris at (804) 691-1686.
November 3, 2017
Old Dog & Puppy Hunt 1-Day Speed and Drive
- $25.00 per hound
- Run for 4 hours
- Puppy class: Dogs must be October puppies
- Old Dog class: Dogs must be 5 years and older
Book will open October 14th, 2017. For numbers, contact Dustin Morris at (804) 691-1686.
November 10-12, 2017
Southern Classic Open 3-Day and Bench Show
December 3, 2017
Doodlum Hunt Club 1-Day Speed and Drive
- $31.00 per hound
- Full set of trophies
- Derby and All Age dogs run together and scored separately
Book will open November 3rd, 2017. For numbers, contact Dustin Morris at (804) 691-1686.