Great weather, great participation and great volunteers made for another great GSPCI event. With a sunny afternoon, high of nearly 70 degrees we couldn’t have asked for a nicer spring day for the 20 teams and over 30 participants including volunteers. With half of the entrants participating for the first time, the Top Gun Competition is on its way to becoming GSPCI’s most popular field event. Everyone had a great time with the format and while this was a competitive format, no one let that get in the way of having a fun time in the field.
2016 GSPCI Awards winners
See 2016 Award Winners
GSPCI members with dogs who, in the previous year, have earned a title or award from a nationally recognized association (for example AKC, UKC, NAVHDA, NSTRA, IABCA and many more) are eligible to receive a GSPCI Award Plaque. Award candidates must have been a member in good standing in the prior year, titles must be earned during that prior year, and the member must be a paid member for the current year to be eligible to receive Club Awards.
2017 Spring Hunting Tests Wrap Up Report
2017 Spring Hunting Tests Wrap Up Report
April 8th and 9th, West Grounds of the Des Plaines SFWA (Event Photos)
Thank you to everyone who helped to make our Spring Hunting Tests a success. Once again, we had a great turnout of GSPCI volunteers for the weekend. We apologize if anyone was inadvertently left out of the report.
2017 Kick-off Wrap Up Report
Sunday, March 12, 2017 - Hoffman Estates Cabela’s (Event Photos)
A packed room of GSPCI families and guests got together on a sunny Sunday morning at the Hoffman Estates Cabela’s to attend the 2017 Kick Off Meeting. It was wonderful to see so many familiar faces mixed in with children and grandchildren. We welcomed several new GSPCI members who joined at the meeting.
GSPCI Field Obedience Workshop Wrap Up Report
Saturday, February 25, 2017 - Event Photos
The GSPCI 2017 training season started off in fine fashion with this workshop presented by GSPCI member and professional trainer Jay Wade of Rude Beaver-Gun Dogs.
January 4, 2017 - General Meeting
Thank you to those who attended the general meeting on January 4th meeting at Home Run Inn.
New board members were introduced and our special guest speaker for the evening was Sharon Fitzpatrick - GSPCI member and German Shorthaired Pointer Club of America (www.gspca.org) Board Member. Sharon gave us an update on current news at GSPCA and discussed the benefits they provide to us as a club and as individual GSP owners. Sharon explained how the GSPCA acts as a guardian for our breed. They work to ensure that our favorite canine companions continue to meet the breed standard for conformation, health, field ability and temperament.
Presentation can be downloaded here GSPCA Presentation