We have still not reached the limit of 420 Hounds for the 2019 USO. We will continue to accept mailed in entries postmarked by to Saturday, March 23rd. After this it will be a first come, first serve at Poole's starting March 31st at 8 AM until the limit is reached.
A few updates: 25 judges are confirmed to pick this year's USO Champion. Also the High Speed and Drive Hound each day will also win a Garmin TT15 Collar if the hound is registered in the Hunters Horn, thanks to Terry Walker.
One more thing I hate to say but it is my honor to, the 74th Annual USO will be dedicated to the memory of past president, master of hounds, and director:
Dennis Stanley "Big D" 😢
74th Annual United States Open Field Trial
March 31 – April 5, 2019 (Running Days: April 2nd – 5th)
Poole’s Foxhound Training Preserve – Emporia, Va.
High Speed and Drive Hound each day will receive a new Grizzly Cooler
Full set of silver awards plus Showtime and Pride feed to the winners
Nationally Affiliated - Grade I Leaderboard Points Hunt
Entry Limited to 420 Hounds
Entry Fee $75.00 per Hound
Membership Fee $25.00
No Limit on Hounds per membership
No Free Entries
Entry Fees and Membership Fee must be paid in advance
Between the dates of February 18th and March 16th you must mail a check to the Secretary for the number of hounds you wish to run plus membership. This amount is NON-REFUNDABLE 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 to let you know it has been received.
If the number of 420 hounds is not reached, it will be advertised on Speeddogs and Masterfox and Facebook to get the word out. This is on a first come first serve basis and everything will be done to ensure 420 hounds are pre-entered, and if available we will accept entries up to the night before the hunt.
MUST BE PREPAID IN FULL IN ADVANCE, PLUS MEMBERSHIP, NON-REFUNDABLE, BUT TRANSFERABLE.
POSTMARKED NO EARLIER THAN FEBRUARY 18TH AND NO LATER THAN MARCH 16TH.
Mail Deposit Payable To USO FIELD TRIAL to:
USO Field Trial / Jeff Brinchek
2072 Beulahtown Road
Kenly, NC 27542
Once pre-entered, all you have to do is show up on March 31st or April 1st to DRAW Your Numbers and turn in your entry sheet.
No numbers will be given out prior to 8AM, March 31st
Members will draw numbers and provide entry form once at event
Registration at Poole’s Foxhound Training Preserve
Sunday, March 31st (8AM – 4PM) and Monday, April 1st (8AM – 12 Noon)
Banquet & U.S.O. Membership Meeting at Poole’s Foxhound Training Preserve
Monday, April 1st at 6:00 PM
Motels: Best Western (434) 634-3200 / Days Inn (434) 634-9481
Camper spaces available at Poole’s Foxhound Training Preserve
(Contact Dustin Morris at 804-691-1686 for more information)
Mike Carr, President
843-621-0576 (cell)
Jeff Brinchek, Sec/Treas
2072 Beulahtown Road
Kenly, NC 27542
919-284-1135 (home)
919-631-1694 (cell and text)
Email: boogieboo@embarqmail.com