Open Field
The open course will be set on a field that is actually made up of two adjacent fields totaling more than 80 acres. These irrigated fields of Orchard Grass are used for three cuttings of haylage during the spring and summer months and pasture during the fall. The field slopes up slightly from the post to the setout with a few rolls that will wreak havoc if you find yourself off line on the fetch. There will be room for a 525 yard open outrun, 450 yards on the second leg of the double lift.
Handler Information
USBCHA & OSDS Sanctioned
Soldier Hollow Qualifier
General Information
Trial Format
Open:
Double-Lift Open Final - Top 12 Open Teams (two-round cumulative score).
PN:
NN:
Nursery:
Entries
Entries will be available for download by xxxx.
Handlers may enter two dogs per class.
We can accept a third dog if classes don’t fill.
Please send separate check for third dog.
Entries must be postmarked ON or AFTER
June xxxx and will remain open until full.
Entries will be prioritized by postmark date.
No refunds without a good excuse after xxxx.
Trial Awards
Novice: Cash to 3rd place & award to 1st place.
Pro-Novice: Cash & Awards to 5th place.
Nursery: Award to 1st place.
Open: Cash to top 10% & awards to 5th place.
Double-Lift Final: Awards to 3rd place.
Special Awards
Evie Kimberley Humanitarian Award: please send us your nomination.
Best International Shed: a cash award of $150 sponsored by Lead me On, Ursula's Boarding & Training, Olympia, Washington. This award is given to the top scoring "international shed" in the final round of competition.
Best Outwork: a cash award of $150 sponsored by Lead me On, Ursula's Boarding & Training, Olympia, Washington. This award is given to the top scoring "outwork" in the final round of competition.
Course Information
For dates and start times please see “Schedule of Events”
All course elements and distance are subject to change and up to the discretion of the judge and course director!
Novice: Gather 100+ yards, short drive & pen.
Pro-Novice: Gather 200+ yards, full course, no shed.
Nursery: Gather 200+ yards, full course, no shed.
Open: Gather 525+ yards, full course.
Double Lift Final: Double-lift (525 & 450 yds),
drive, international shed & pen.
Judging Information
Open Field
Pro-Novice Field
Course Layout
Camping
Easy access to13 acres of on-site RV or tent camping will be available with no hook ups. The camping area is conveniently located adjacent to the trial field yet separated from public parking and viewing areas allowing privacy and space to exercise your dogs.
Lodging
Trailers To Go, Inc.
Have an RV trailer set up and waiting for you at the trial site.
Availability is limited. Reserve early.
Toll Free: 1-888-317-6516
Camas Hotel
405 NE 4th Ave.
Camas, WA 98607
Phone: 360-834-5722
Unique & located in downtown Camas. Approved dogs allowed.
3.5 miles from trial site.
Best Western Parkersville Inn & Suites
121 S. 2nd St.
Washougal, WA 98671
Phone: 360-835-9292
New. No dogs in the rooms.
5.0 miles from the trial site.
Rama Inn
544 6th St
Washougal, WA 98671
Phone: 360-835-8591
One dog per room. Limited number of pet rooms available.
5.5 miles from the trial site.
Phoenix Inn
12712 SE 2nd Cir.
Vancouver, WA 98684
Phone: 360-891-9777
Dogs allowed.
9.7 miles from trial site.
Contact Information
Lynn Johnston
johnston701@comcast.net
360-834-0970
Kris McElhinney
krismcelhinney@yahoo.com
Patrick with his Border Collie Riggs
Sheep
supplied by
Reed Anderson
Brownsville, Oregon
Lacamas Valley Sheepdog Trial
Driving Directions
104 NE 252nd Ave.
Camas, WA 98607
From Seattle
Traveling South on I-5 take the I-205 exit. Take exit 27 (Camas Exit) off I-205 and travel East about 6 miles on Hwy 14 to Camas Exit 12. The exit ramp leads you right into NW 6th Ave. Follow this about a mile into Camas. Go straight through the Stop at Adams St. (note there is a free right turn at this intersection – don’t take it). Stay on NW 6th Ave. Go straight through the stop at Dallas St. When you reach the Stop at Garfield Street turn LEFT. This road is also named SR-500 West. This road will lead you up a hill and through a “dog-leg” left turn before you come to another Stop at Everett Street. Turn RIGHT on Everett and follow the SR-500 West signs about 2.5 miles until you reach a 20 MPH corner. At this point turn LEFT off of SR-500 onto NE 3rd Street. Travel another quarter mile and you will see a Dead End sign on the corner. Keep going straight to the Dead End. Don’t make the turn onto NE 257th Ave. NE 3rd St. Dead Ends and the Dairy is at the end.
From Salem
Traveling North on I-5 take the I-205 exit. Take exit 27 (Camas Exit) off I-205 and travel East about 6 miles on Hwy 14 to Camas Exit 12. The exit ramp leads you right into NW 6th Ave. Follow this about a mile into Camas. Go straight through the Stop at Adams St. (note there is a free right turn at this intersection – don’t take it). Stay on NW 6th Ave. Go straight through the stop at Dallas St. When you reach the Stop at Garfield Street turn LEFT. This road is also named SR-500 West. This road will lead you up a hill and through a “dog-leg” left turn before you come to another Stop at Everett Street. Turn RIGHT on Everett and follow the SR-500 West signs about 2.5 miles until you reach a 20 MPH corner. At this point turn LEFT off of SR-500 onto NE 3rd Street. Travel another quarter mile and you will see a Dead End sign on the corner. Keep going straight to the Dead End. Don’t make the turn onto NE 257th Ave. NE 3rd St. Dead Ends and the Dairy is at the end.
From Pendleton
Traveling West on I-84 take Exit 44 at Cascade Locks (about 166 miles). Drive into the town of Cascade Locks and cross over the Columbia River on The Bridge of The Gods (toll bridge). Immediately after crossing the bridge turn left on HWY 14 heading WEST. You will travel on HWY 14 for about 26 miles toward Camas while witnessing some of the most beautiful scenery in the northwest. As you approach the City of Washougal and then Camas you will pass through a series of three stop lights. Turn RIGHT at the third light which is marked “Union Street / SR-500 West”. Follow SR-500 into and through Camas. This will include a right turn at Burgerville and a left turn at Safeway; all clearly marked “SR-500 West”. After the turn at Safeway, SR-500 will lead you up a hill and through a “dog-leg” left turn before you come to a stop at Everett Street. Turn RIGHT on Everett and follow the SR-500 West signs about 2.5 miles until you reach a 20 MPH corner. At this point turn LEFT off of SR-500 onto NE 3rd Street. Travel another quarter mile and you will see a Dead End sign on the corner. Keep going straight to the Dead End. Don’t make the turn onto NE 257th Ave. NE 3rd St. Dead Ends and the Dairy is at the end.
Open Judge
Warren Mick
Altamont, NY
Thursday, August 18th
Open Field
6:45 AMOpen Handler's Meeting
Open Handler's Meeting7:00 AMOpen Class - Start First Round
Open Class - Start First Round Pro-Novice Field
6:45 AMPro-Novice Handler’s Meeting
Pro-Novice Handler’s Meeting7:00 AMPro-Novice Class – First Round
Pro-Novice Class – First RoundNursery Class – First RoundFriday, August 19th
Open Field
7:00 AMOpen Class - First round continues until complete.
Open Class - First round continues until complete.Open Handler's MeetingOpen Class - Start Second RoundPro-Novice Field
6:45 AMNursery Handler’s Meeting
Nursery Handler’s Meeting7:00 AMNursery Class – Second Round
Nursery Class – Second RoundPro-Novice Class – Second RoundSaturday, August 20th
Open Field
7:00 AM Open Class - Second round continues until complete.
Open Class - Second round continues until complete. Pro-Novice Field
6:30 AMNovice Handler’s Meeting
Novice Handler’s Meeting7:00 AMNovice Class - First Round
Novice Class - First RoundNovice Class – Second RoundPro-Novice Class – Third RoundMain Tent
6:15 PMSocial
Social7:00 PMOregon Sheep Dog Society Annual Awards Banquet
Oregon Sheep Dog Society Annual Awards BanquetSunday, August 21st
Open Field
8:45 AMHandler’s Meeting
Handler’s Meeting9:00 AMDouble Lift Final – Top 12 Open Teams (cumulative score)
Double Lift Final – Top 12 Open Teams (cumulative score) 
Good Dog Photo
Anderson Ranches
USDA Certified Naturally Grown Lamb
Pro Novice Field
The Pro Novice and Novice classes will run on a separate field that is about 25 acres in size with room for a 200 yard outrun. This field, with a mix of Orchard Grass and Canary Grass, is considered rough pasture land and is used for pasturing heifers during the summer months. The field slopes up slightly from the post to the setout and is bordered on the east side by a rise that creates a natural separation from the open field.
Good Dog Photo
Good Dog Photo
Good Dog Photo
Good Dog Photo
Good Dog Photo
Good Dog Photo
Waste Tank Dump Site
located just 5 miles from the trial site at the Port of Camas/Washougal Marina.
If you want to camp at the trial site but don't have a trailer check out this affordable camping option!
Availability is limited. Reserve early.
Good Dog Photo
Good Dog Photo
Warren Mick has had Border Collies for 19 years and has been training and competing with them for nearly as long. He currently lives in Altamont, NY with his wife Maria and eleven Border Collies. Warren is an engineer by trade. He graduated from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in 1987 and worked in the GE gas turbine engineering division until recently. Warren's Border Collie experience started in 1989 with a pup bred by his sister. Since that first dog, the world of working sheepdogs has become an all-consuming passion. He spends much of his free time training and working his own dogs but also enjoys giving lessons and helping others in training.
Warren competes with his Border Collies at trials around the country and has run in six USBCHA National Finals and many regional championships. He has put on numerous trials and helped organize many regional finals competitions. He is a current director for the USBCHA and has held many positions in the Northeast Border Collie Association including President and Secretary. He is currently on the NEBCA Board of Directors. Warren usually takes on several judging assignments and is honored to be judging the Lacamas Valley Sheepdog Trial this year.
