Membership
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Thank you for your interest in becoming a member of the Steve Ferguson Memorial Retriever Grounds, Inc.
SMFRG was founded by the three clubs of which Steve was a member; Blue Ridge Retriever Club, Mid-Atlantic Hunting Retriever Club, and Tidewater Retriever Club. Members of these clubs are SFMRG Officers, Board Members and members. Membership in one of these three clubs, combined with an SFMRG membership provides additional training days, priority RV camping during events, and of course the privilege of working at the event! If you are not already, SFMRG encourages you to become a member of at least one of the founding clubs. |
You must be a member of SFMRG to reserve training areas or camping spots. The membership period is from January 1st to December 31st. New members can join after October 1st and get the balance of the current year and the next year for the one year membership fee. Join now to get the most out of your membership!
SFMRG uses the definition of an Amateur as specified in the AKC Standing Recommendations of the Retriever Advisory Board: For the purposes of eligibility of a person to compete in an Amateur All-Age Stake, the time period applicable shall be one year preceding the trial in question.
All members must sign or agree to online, the Hold Harmless Agreement. You can agree to this during membership signup. Everyone is expected to abide by the Roles and Rules of SFMRG. Documents are available on the membership signup page to download, print, and mail, if you prefer.
Any person handling and/or training a retriever on the grounds must be a member and pay
the appropriate listed fees below. Throwers, bird boys and non-handling/training guests must sign a
Hold Harmless Agreement, however, they are exempt from the handling/training fees. Completing a
Hold Harmless Agreement for these individuals may be accomplished online under the Guest tab.
SFMRG uses the definition of an Amateur as specified in the AKC Standing Recommendations of the Retriever Advisory Board: For the purposes of eligibility of a person to compete in an Amateur All-Age Stake, the time period applicable shall be one year preceding the trial in question.
All members must sign or agree to online, the Hold Harmless Agreement. You can agree to this during membership signup. Everyone is expected to abide by the Roles and Rules of SFMRG. Documents are available on the membership signup page to download, print, and mail, if you prefer.
Any person handling and/or training a retriever on the grounds must be a member and pay
the appropriate listed fees below. Throwers, bird boys and non-handling/training guests must sign a
Hold Harmless Agreement, however, they are exempt from the handling/training fees. Completing a
Hold Harmless Agreement for these individuals may be accomplished online under the Guest tab.
Amateur Membership- $125
The non-refundable $125.00 annual membership fee. This basic membership allows members to reserve training areas for an additional $25 day use fee. Reservation holders may also access unreserved areas for training the same day as their reservation. Reservations and payments are made on the website under the Reservations menu.
Amateur VIP Membership - $500
The non-refundable $500.00 annual membership fee. This Fee allows VIP members to reserve areas for training, and access non-reserved areas. This fee includes the application fees, day use fees, and unlimited number of personal dogs.
Professional Trainer Membership- $125
The non-refundable $125.00 annual membership fee. This Professional Trainer membership allows members to reserve training areas for an additional $25 day use fee, a maximum of 5 days per calendar month. Reservations and payments are made on the website under the Reservations menu.
Clients training with their professional trainer AND handling dogs must be members of SFRMG.
The client’s must pay the daily usage when training with their pro.
Professionals are defined as: Anyone who during the period of two years preceding application for membership to the SFMRG Inc. has received compensation from the direct training of a dog for hunting, hunting tests or field trials and /or the handling of a dog, and/or the regular systematic personal instructions regarding the above pursuits at any level. of Compensation as provided above is defined as Money, Goods, or Services to a person or any member of their household. In addition,
Clients training with their professional trainer AND handling dogs must be members of SFRMG.
The client’s must pay the daily usage when training with their pro.
Professionals are defined as: Anyone who during the period of two years preceding application for membership to the SFMRG Inc. has received compensation from the direct training of a dog for hunting, hunting tests or field trials and /or the handling of a dog, and/or the regular systematic personal instructions regarding the above pursuits at any level. of Compensation as provided above is defined as Money, Goods, or Services to a person or any member of their household. In addition,