Our training schedule is aimed at giving a varied but progressive training base for all ages and abilities. Dogs will be split into groups dependant on their age and ability. At the last training session we will present The Sportsman Shield for the dog/handler who have shown the most progression. The evening sessions will be divided between two wonderfully accommodating grounds:
Bloxworth near Bere Regis, by kind permission of Lisa McDonald-Smith.
Knowle Farm, Bowerchalke, South of Salisbury by kind permission of Mrs Janie and Mr Angus Mann.
Dates for Bloxworth training: What3Words: https://w3w.co/span.steepest.averts
It can be easily found on the A35 between Lytchett Minster and Bere Regis - Signs will be out.
Wednesday 5th & 19th April 2023
Wednesday 3rd, 17th & 31st May 2023
Training Times: These sessions do not require prior booking. Please
arrive for 6pm to check in for a 6.30pm start. Please do not arrive too early as the entrance may be locked and the road is dangerous.
Dates for Bowerchalke training: Postcode SP5 5BP - Signs will be out.
Wednesday 14th & 28th June 2023
Wednesday 12th & 26th July 2023 (26th will include presentation of
Sportsman Shield. Open to members who have trained at either venue).
Training times: These sessions do not require prior booking. Please arrive for 6pm to check in for a 6.30pm start.
Cost per session: £10 per evening
Training Days
In addition to the evening training we are once again holding our popular training days with the aim of challenging
dogs and handlers with all scenarios pertaining to specific ground. These days are more suited to Novice and Open
dogs and advanced puppies. These days are bookable in advance at a cost of £35 a day.
Hills and Dales Training Day:
Saturday 4th March 2023 at Gurston, Broad chalke Nr Salisbury, Wilts.
General Training Day with Hills and Water, including Walk Up:
Sunday 7th May 2023 at Hawkers Hill Farm, Shaftesbury, Dorset.
Sunday 9th July 2023 at Hawkers Hill Farm, Shaftesbury, Dorset.
More information about how to register your interest in the Training Days and to book your place please contact the Training Co-ordinator, Fen D'Lucie via email - fen.dlucie@gmail.com
We appreciate that the 7th May is just after the Coronation and is a Bank Holiday weekend - if necessary we will review the situation depending on the level of interest expressed - maybe a day in the fresh air will be just what is needed!