Test Chair: Lin Gelbmann – lingelbmann@icloud.com
Event Secretary: Cathy Catelain – catlin012001@yahoo.com
Publicity Chair: Helene Huffer – helene@hmhdesign.net
Premium Lists
Event entries at Entry Express Opening in August 2026
PCA 2026 Retriever Hunt Test Premium
PCA 2026 Spaniel Hunt Test Premium
PCA 2026 WC WCX Hunt Test Premium
PCA 2026 UWC UWCX Hunt Test Premium
Location
Guns Up Headquarters
477 Rainbow Rd.
Advance, NC 27006
Schedule
Friday, 10/30/2026 – AKC Spaniel Tests
Location: Annex of Guns Up, Advance, NC
Cost: $85 for JHU, SHU, & MHU
Judges: Joe Worsham and John Huddleston
Saturday, 10/31/2026 – PCA Parent Club Certificate Tests
Location: Annex of Guns Up, Advance, NC
Cost: $75 for UWC and $85 for UWCX
Judges: Joe Worsham and John Huddleston
Followed by: WC and WCX
Location: Guns Up, Advance, NC
Cost: $75 for WC and $85 for WCX
Judges: Ellison Armfield and Robert Rascoe
Sunday, 11/01/2026 – AKC Retriever Hunt Tests
Location: Guns Up, Advance, NC
Cost: $90 for JH, $100 for SH, and $110 for MH
Judges: Ellison Armfield and Robert Rascoe
Welcome Statement
Welcome to the Poodle Club of America Hunt Test. PCA is a member of the Master National Retriever Club. We hope everyone has a successful weekend. The Poodle Club of America would like to thank our Judges, Club Members, Gunners and Bird Boys that help make our event possible.
This event is open to Standard and Miniature Poodles only.
Master Test entries will be limited to 66 Entries. 16 slots or 25% of these entries will be set aside for Amateurs. Entries will be taken on a first come, first served basis. The remainder of the entries will be available on Friday, October 15, 2026.
Please note for AKC Retriever Tests and PCA Certificate Tests Poodles may be entered in multiple stakes per event.
It is strongly recommended that all owners/handlers read the AKC Rule Book before participating in any AKC Hunt Test event.
Please stay in the areas designated by the Hunt Test Committee and help keep the trial grounds clean. Please pick up all trash, extinguish smoking materials and matches.
State law requires participants and judges to have in their possession a valid hunting license from the state of residence or the state of North Carolina.
All persons entering the test grounds do so at their own risk. The Poodle Club of America and the land owners will not accept any responsibility for injury or loss.
The AKC is committed to creating a safe and respectful sport environment for all. If you need to talk to someone, or need help, please call 800.656.HOPE (National Sexual Assault Hotline) or text HOME to 741-741 for free, 24/7, confidential services from trained crisis counselors.
Please see individual premium lists for additional event information or Entry Express or Poodle Club of America website.