EVENTS
February Membership Meeting
Monthly meetings of the CMRC Board and membership. ALL members are encouraged to attend and participate in the discussion and vision of the future of CMRC. Agenda includes the general day-to-day operations of the club, preparation for informal and licensed events, the planning of special events and occasional seminars, discussion on various national club ballots and events, and planning for long-range and/or capital investments and improvements. Our monthly meetings are an opportunity to gather the membership to enjoy the camaraderie of the club and welcome new members into the fold. During the winter, our monthly meetings are held on the second Saturday of the month with the potential of training to follow.
February Informal Trial
Entry Fee is $15.00 per dog, per event.
Open:
The open stake is open for all retrievers to compete in. This stake consists of multiple marks and complex blinds
Qualifying:
The Qualifying stake is open for retrievers to run in contention that have not previously placed in an Open stake or have not won 2 Qualifying stakes. This stake consists of multiple marks and blinds
Hunter:
The Hunter stake is open for retrievers to run in contention that have not previously won 2 Hunter stakes or have not placed in a Qualifying stake or have not passed a Master Hunt test. This stake consists of multiple marks and simple blinds
Derby:
The Derby stake is open to all retrievers to run in contention that are under two years of age. Dogs are eligible to compete in the Derby on the day of their second birthday. This stake consists of multiple marks
JR Hunter:
The Junior hunter is open to retrievers to run that have not won 2 JR Hunter stakes or have not placed in any other stake other than puppy or have not passed a Senior or Master Hunt test. This stake consists of single marks
Puppy stake:
The puppy stake is open to all retrievers to run in contention that are less than 1 year old. This stake consists of single marks
March Membership Meeting
Monthly meetings of the CMRC Board and membership. ALL members are encouraged to attend and participate in the discussion and vision of the future of CMRC. Agenda includes the general day-to-day operations of the club, preparation for informal and licensed events, the planning of special events and occasional seminars, discussion on various national club ballots and events, and planning for long-range and/or capital investments and improvements. Our monthly meetings are an opportunity to gather the membership to enjoy the camaraderie of the club and welcome new members into the fold. During the winter, our monthly meetings are held on the second Saturday of the month with the potential of training to follow.
March Informal Trial
Entry Fee is $15.00 per dog, per event.
Open:
The open stake is open for all retrievers to compete in. This stake consists of multiple marks and complex blinds
Qualifying:
The Qualifying stake is open for retrievers to run in contention that have not previously placed in an Open stake or have not won 2 Qualifying stakes. This stake consists of multiple marks and blinds
Hunter:
The Hunter stake is open for retrievers to run in contention that have not previously won 2 Hunter stakes or have not placed in a Qualifying stake or have not passed a Master Hunt test. This stake consists of multiple marks and simple blinds
Derby:
The Derby stake is open to all retrievers to run in contention that are under two years of age. Dogs are eligible to compete in the Derby on the day of their second birthday. This stake consists of multiple marks
JR Hunter:
The Junior hunter is open to retrievers to run that have not won 2 JR Hunter stakes or have not placed in any other stake other than puppy or have not passed a Senior or Master Hunt test. This stake consists of single marks
Puppy stake:
The puppy stake is open to all retrievers to run in contention that are less than 1 year old. This stake consists of single marks
April Membership Meeting
Monthly meetings of the CMRC Board and membership. ALL members are encouraged to attend and participate in the discussion and vision of the future of CMRC. Agenda includes the general day-to-day operations of the club, preparation for informal and licensed events, the planning of special events and occasional seminars, discussion on various national club ballots and events, and planning for long-range and/or capital investments and improvements. Our monthly meetings are an opportunity to gather the membership to enjoy the camaraderie of the club and welcome new members into the fold. During the winter, our monthly meetings are held on the second Saturday of the month with the potential of training to follow.
Super Singles
The Super Singles is an annual informal competition open to members and guests alike. There are three divisions; Puppy, Hunter and Advanced. Dog/Handler teams are challenged by single marked retrieves in a tournament setting. There will be a number of series progressing in difficulty until placements are determined. Winners are awarded ribbons and gifts.
Entires are accepted the morning of the event.
Alongside the competition there may be silent auction and raffle opportunities.
April Informal Trial
Entry Fee is $15.00 per dog, per event.
Open:
The open stake is open for all retrievers to compete in. This stake consists of multiple marks and complex blinds
Qualifying:
The Qualifying stake is open for retrievers to run in contention that have not previously placed in an Open stake or have not won 2 Qualifying stakes. This stake consists of multiple marks and blinds
Hunter:
The Hunter stake is open for retrievers to run in contention that have not previously won 2 Hunter stakes or have not placed in a Qualifying stake or have not passed a Master Hunt test. This stake consists of multiple marks and simple blinds
Derby:
The Derby stake is open to all retrievers to run in contention that are under two years of age. Dogs are eligible to compete in the Derby on the day of their second birthday. This stake consists of multiple marks
JR Hunter:
The Junior hunter is open to retrievers to run that have not won 2 JR Hunter stakes or have not placed in any other stake other than puppy or have not passed a Senior or Master Hunt test. This stake consists of single marks
Puppy stake:
The puppy stake is open to all retrievers to run in contention that are less than 1 year old. This stake consists of single marks
May Membership Meeting
Monthly meetings of the CMRC Board and membership. ALL members are encouraged to attend and participate in the discussion and vision of the future of CMRC. Agenda includes the general day-to-day operations of the club, preparation for informal and licensed events, the planning of special events and occasional seminars, discussion on various national club ballots and events, and planning for long-range and/or capital investments and improvements. Our monthly meetings are an opportunity to gather the membership to enjoy the camaraderie of the club and welcome new members into the fold.
Spring Field Trial
CMRC AKC Spring Field Trial
CMRC is a proud member of the National Derby Club, National Amateur Retriever Club and National Retriever Club. Placements earn points towards AKC Championship titles and qualifying to the National Derby Championship, National Amateur and National Retriever Championship. Entries are accepted via EntryExpress.net, open to AKC registered dogs of retriever breeds.
Complete event details and premium are available on Entry Express:
Derby
Qualifying
Amateur
Open
June Membership Meeting
Monthly meetings of the CMRC Board and membership. ALL members are encouraged to attend and participate in the discussion and vision of the future of CMRC. Agenda includes the general day-to-day operations of the club, preparation for informal and licensed events, the planning of special events and occasional seminars, discussion on various national club ballots and events, and planning for long-range and/or capital investments and improvements. Our monthly meetings are an opportunity to gather the membership to enjoy the camaraderie of the club and welcome new members into the fold.
AKC Hunt Test
AKC Hunt Test
Qualifying dogs earn "points" towards AKC Hunt Test Titles as well as passes towards qualifying for the Master National Retriever Club Hunting Test and Master Amateur Invitational. CMRC is a proud member of the Master National Retriever Club and a Charter/Lifetime Member of the Master Amateur Retriever Club.
Entries are accepted via EntryExpress.net.
Complete event details and premium are available on Entry Express.
Friday: O/H Qualifying
Saturday: Master, Junior
Sunday: Senior
Marsh & Meadows HRC Hunt Test
The historic Marten's Meadows of the Central Minnesota Retriever Club has been the home for the Marsh and Meadows Hunting Retriever Club's annual hunt test for several years. The M & M club offers a regular hunt test licensed by the Hunting Retriever Club with Started, Seasoned and Finished stakes. For more information visit on HRC events visit hrc.dog
NAHRA Invitational
Four Points Retriever Club proudly hosts NAHRA Invitational.
FPRC is a local club affiliated with the North American Hunting Retriever Association. In 2025, FPRC is the host club of the NAHRA Richard A. Wolters Invitational. This is NAHRA's national event and attracts dogs and their handlers from across the country for four days of retriever field testing, including land and water marking tests, blind retrieves, trailing and upland hunting scenarios. It is a true test of very well-rounded and capable finished hunting retrievers. For more information about NAHRA and the Invitational visit nahra.org and fourpointsrc.com.
July Membership Meeting
Monthly meetings of the CMRC Board and membership. ALL members are encouraged to attend and participate in the discussion and vision of the future of CMRC. Agenda includes the general day-to-day operations of the club, preparation for informal and licensed events, the planning of special events and occasional seminars, discussion on various national club ballots and events, and planning for long-range and/or capital investments and improvements. Our monthly meetings are an opportunity to gather the membership to enjoy the camaraderie of the club and welcome new members into the fold.
AKC Hunt Test
AKC Hunt Test
Qualifying dogs earn "points" towards AKC Hunt Test Titles as well as passes towards qualifying for the Master National Retriever Club Hunting Test and Master Amateur Invitational. CMRC is a proud member of the Master National Retriever Club and a Charter/Lifetime Member of the Master Amateur Retriever Club.
Entries are accepted via EntryExpress.net.
Complete event details and premium are available on Entry Express.
Friday: O/H Qualifying
Saturday: Master, Junior
Sunday: Senior
Summer Field Trial
CMRC AKC Summer Field Trial
CMRC is a proud member of the National Derby Club, National Amateur Retriever Club and National Retriever Club. Placements earn points towards AKC Championship titles and qualifying to the National Derby Championship, National Amateur and National Retriever Championship. Entries are accepted via EntryExpress.net, open to AKC registered dogs of retriever breeds.
Complete event details and premium are available on Entry Express:
Derby
Qualifying
Amateur
Open
August Membership Meeting
Monthly meetings of the CMRC Board and membership. ALL members are encouraged to attend and participate in the discussion and vision of the future of CMRC. Agenda includes the general day-to-day operations of the club, preparation for informal and licensed events, the planning of special events and occasional seminars, discussion on various national club ballots and events, and planning for long-range and/or capital investments and improvements. Our monthly meetings are an opportunity to gather the membership to enjoy the camaraderie of the club and welcome new members into the fold.
September Membership Meeting
Monthly meetings of the CMRC Board and membership. ALL members are encouraged to attend and participate in the discussion and vision of the future of CMRC. Agenda includes the general day-to-day operations of the club, preparation for informal and licensed events, the planning of special events and occasional seminars, discussion on various national club ballots and events, and planning for long-range and/or capital investments and improvements. Our monthly meetings are an opportunity to gather the membership to enjoy the camaraderie of the club and welcome new members into the fold.
December Membership Meeting
Monthly meetings of the CMRC Board and membership. ALL members are encouraged to attend and participate in the discussion and vision of the future of CMRC. Agenda includes the general day-to-day operations of the club, preparation for informal and licensed events, the planning of special events and occasional seminars, discussion on various national club ballots and events, and planning for long-range and/or capital investments and improvements. Our monthly meetings are an opportunity to gather the membership to enjoy the camaraderie of the club and welcome new members into the fold.
January Informal Trial
Entry Fee is $15.00 per dog, per event.
Open:
The open stake is open for all retrievers to compete in. This stake consists of multiple marks and complex blinds
Qualifying:
The Qualifying stake is open for retrievers to run in contention that have not previously placed in an Open stake or have not won 2 Qualifying stakes. This stake consists of multiple marks and blinds
Hunter:
The Hunter stake is open for retrievers to run in contention that have not previously won 2 Hunter stakes or have not placed in a Qualifying stake or have not passed a Master Hunt test. This stake consists of multiple marks and simple blinds
Derby:
The Derby stake is open to all retrievers to run in contention that are under two years of age. Dogs are eligible to compete in the Derby on the day of their second birthday. This stake consists of multiple marks
JR Hunter:
The Junior hunter is open to retrievers to run that have not won 2 JR Hunter stakes or have not placed in any other stake other than puppy or have not passed a Senior or Master Hunt test. This stake consists of single marks
Puppy stake:
The puppy stake is open to all retrievers to run in contention that are less than 1 year old. This stake consists of single marks
January Membership Meeting
Monthly meetings of the CMRC Board and membership. ALL members are encouraged to attend and participate in the discussion and vision of the future of CMRC. Agenda includes the general day-to-day operations of the club, preparation for informal and licensed events, the planning of special events and occasional seminars, discussion on various national club ballots and events, and planning for long-range and/or capital investments and improvements. Our monthly meetings are an opportunity to gather the membership to enjoy the camaraderie of the club and welcome new members into the fold. During the winter, our monthly meetings are held on the second Saturday of the month with the potential of training to follow.
NO TRAINING ON CMRC GROUNDS TODAY!
REMINDER TO ALL CLUB MEMBERS - THERE IS NO TRAINING ON THE GROUNDS 24 HOURS BEFORE A AKC/HRC/NAHRA LICENSED EVENT.
Summer Hunt Test
July AKC Hunt Test
Friday: O/H Qualifying
Saturday: Master, Junior
Sunday: Senior
NO TRAINING ON CMRC GROUNDS TODAY!
REMINDER TO ALL CLUB MEMBERS - THERE IS NO TRAINING ON THE GROUNDS 24 HOURS BEFORE A AKC/HRC/NAHRA LICENSED EVENT.
NO TRAINING ON CMRC GROUNDS TODAY
REMINDER TO ALL CLUB MEMBERS - THERE IS NO TRAINING ON THE GROUNDS 24 HOURS BEFORE A AKC/HRC/NAHRA LICENSED EVENT.
Spring Hunt Test
June AKC Hunt Test
Friday: O/H Qualifying
Saturday: Master, Senior, Junior A
Sunday: Junior B
April Winter Informal Trial
Entry Fee is $15.00 per dog, per event.
Open:
The open stake is open for all retrievers to compete in. This stake consists of multiple marks and complex blinds
Qualifying:
The Qualifying stake is open for retrievers to run in contention that have not previously placed in an Open stake or have not won 2 Qualifying stakes. This stake consists of multiple marks and blinds
Hunter:
The Hunter stake is open for retrievers to run in contention that have not previously won 2 Hunter stakes or have not placed in a Qualifying stake or have not passed a Master Hunt test. This stake consists of multiple marks and simple blinds
Derby:
The Derby stake is open to all retrievers to run in contention that are under two years of age. Dogs are eligible to compete in the Derby on the day of their second birthday. This stake consists of multiple marks
JR Hunter:
The Junior hunter is open to retrievers to run that have not won 2 JR Hunter stakes or have not placed in any other stake other than puppy or have not passed a Senior or Master Hunt test. This stake consists of single marks
Puppy stake:
The puppy stake is open to all retrievers to run in contention that are less than 1 year old. This stake consists of single marks
March Winter Informal Trial
Entry Fee is $15.00 per dog, per event.
Open:
The open stake is open for all retrievers to compete in. This stake consists of multiple marks and complex blinds
Qualifying:
The Qualifying stake is open for retrievers to run in contention that have not previously placed in an Open stake or have not won 2 Qualifying stakes. This stake consists of multiple marks and blinds
Hunter:
The Hunter stake is open for retrievers to run in contention that have not previously won 2 Hunter stakes or have not placed in a Qualifying stake or have not passed a Master Hunt test. This stake consists of multiple marks and simple blinds
Derby:
The Derby stake is open to all retrievers to run in contention that are under two years of age. Dogs are eligible to compete in the Derby on the day of their second birthday. This stake consists of multiple marks
JR Hunter:
The Junior hunter is open to retrievers to run that have not won 2 JR Hunter stakes or have not placed in any other stake other than puppy or have not passed a Senior or Master Hunt test. This stake consists of single marks
Puppy stake:
The puppy stake is open to all retrievers to run in contention that are less than 1 year old. This stake consists of single marks
February Winter Informal Trial
Entry Fee is $15.00 per dog, per event.
Open:
The open stake is open for all retrievers to compete in. This stake consists of multiple marks and complex blinds
Qualifying:
The Qualifying stake is open for retrievers to run in contention that have not previously placed in an Open stake or have not won 2 Qualifying stakes. This stake consists of multiple marks and blinds
Hunter:
The Hunter stake is open for retrievers to run in contention that have not previously won 2 Hunter stakes or have not placed in a Qualifying stake or have not passed a Master Hunt test. This stake consists of multiple marks and simple blinds
Derby:
The Derby stake is open to all retrievers to run in contention that are under two years of age. Dogs are eligible to compete in the Derby on the day of their second birthday. This stake consists of multiple marks
JR Hunter:
The Junior hunter is open to retrievers to run that have not won 2 JR Hunter stakes or have not placed in any other stake other than puppy or have not passed a Senior or Master Hunt test. This stake consists of single marks
Puppy stake:
The puppy stake is open to all retrievers to run in contention that are less than 1 year old. This stake consists of single marks
January Winter Informal Trial
Entry Fee is $15.00 per dog, per event.
Open:
The open stake is open for all retrievers to compete in. This stake consists of multiple marks and complex blinds
Qualifying:
The Qualifying stake is open for retrievers to run in contention that have not previously placed in an Open stake or have not won 2 Qualifying stakes. This stake consists of multiple marks and blinds
Hunter:
The Hunter stake is open for retrievers to run in contention that have not previously won 2 Hunter stakes or have not placed in a Qualifying stake or have not passed a Master Hunt test. This stake consists of multiple marks and simple blinds
Derby:
The Derby stake is open to all retrievers to run in contention that are under two years of age. Dogs are eligible to compete in the Derby on the day of their second birthday. This stake consists of multiple marks
JR Hunter:
The Junior hunter is open to retrievers to run that have not won 2 JR Hunter stakes or have not placed in any other stake other than puppy or have not passed a Senior or Master Hunt test. This stake consists of single marks
Puppy stake:
The puppy stake is open to all retrievers to run in contention that are less than 1 year old. This stake consists of single marks
December Winter Informal Trial
Entry Fee is $15.00 per dog, per event.
Open:
The open stake is open for all retrievers to compete in. This stake consists of multiple marks and complex blinds
Qualifying:
The Qualifying stake is open for retrievers to run in contention that have not previously placed in an Open stake or have not won 2 Qualifying stakes. This stake consists of multiple marks and blinds
Hunter:
The Hunter stake is open for retrievers to run in contention that have not previously won 2 Hunter stakes or have not placed in a Qualifying stake or have not passed a Master Hunt test. This stake consists of multiple marks and simple blinds
Derby:
The Derby stake is open to all retrievers to run in contention that are under two years of age. Dogs are eligible to compete in the Derby on the day of their second birthday. This stake consists of multiple marks
JR Hunter:
The Junior hunter is open to retrievers to run that have not won 2 JR Hunter stakes or have not placed in any other stake other than puppy or have not passed a Senior or Master Hunt test. This stake consists of single marks
Puppy stake:
The puppy stake is open to all retrievers to run in contention that are less than 1 year old. This stake consists of single marks