Welcome to
FloridaPalmetto Chapter – Test Information Page

Thank you for wanting to test with us!
We will begin accepting entries June 13th for the fall Nov 15-16, 2025 test.

 

2026 Fall Test Dates

November 14 and 15, 2026
Location: QHF Ranch
Status: Now Accepting Entries

 

To enter, you will need:

  • Your NAVHDA membership number (Youth handlers must have their own membership number.)
  • Your dog’s NAVHDA registration number

Age Requirements

  • Natural Ability (NA): Dogs must be under 16 months on the test date. Dogs older than 16 months may run for evaluation only, if space allows.
  • Gun Dog (GDT) & Utility (UT): No age requirements.

When the Chapter receives more applications than available test slots, entries are accepted on a first‑come basis according to the acceptance schedule. Once filled, remaining applications will be placed on a waitlist.

Your test entry form must be completed with full payment before it will be considered. Please review all policies below.

Purchasing Policies

  • Test entries are first come, first serve.
  • Membership will be notified via email or similar means before tests go on sale. Notices will include the date test slots become available.
  • Test slots must be purchased individually through the Chapter’s online store.
  • Payment is due in full at the time of purchase.
  • Test registration forms must be completed during purchase.
  • Entries are not complete until all required fields are filled out accurately.
  • No transfer of test slots between dates unless approved by the Test Secretary.
  • All changes to a completed entry require approval from the Test Secretary. Changes may include test date, test level, dog, owner, handler, etc.
  • No changes will be made within two weeks of the first test day.
  • No third‑party selling of slots. Canceled slots return to the Chapter.
  • One test slot per dog per test level (NA, GDT, UT) per weekend. Additional slots may be purchased beginning two weeks prior to the test weekend if the waitlist is exhausted.

Refunds & Cancellation Policy – IMPORTANT

  1. If a handler withdraws from the Palmetto Chapter Test, NO REFUNDS will be given.
  2. Individuals on the waitlist who withdraw while still on the waitlist, or who do not get to run, will be refunded.
  3. To be removed from the waitlist for a full refund, you must withdraw before November 1, 2026. After this date, an $80 fee will be applied.

Waitlist Policies

  • Waitlist slots must be purchased through the online store and are test‑level specific.
  • Waitlist slots are first come, first serve.
  • Movement from the waitlist into the test occurs as openings arise, based on test level.

Example: If a NA slot opens and the first person on the waitlist is a UT dog, but the third person is a NA dog, the NA dog will be selected to maintain NAVHDA testing capacity.

Test Running Order

  1. You will be assigned a test day. Prior to the test, you will receive an email with your arrival time for the mandatory judges’ meeting. Running order is provided that morning.
  2. Females in heat run last.
  3. Running order may change at the discretion of the judging team.

Test Location Policies

  • Test locations selected and approved by the board are tentative until all permissions and permits are secured.
  • Locations may change based on permits or permissions. No refunds will be issued due to location changes.
  • More than 30 days before test: refund all but $25.
    * 30 days, or less once position is filled: all but $50: if unable to fill: no refund.
  • Waitlist full refund if not subsequently scheduled to test (if wait listed you may withdraw your application at any time for a full refund. If a testing slot opens and you accept the slot the above refund policy applies.
  • Unfunded monies will not be applied to future tests.
CLICK HERE FOR THE 2026 TESTING FEES

 

 

Questions, please email Amanda Gruhn

Amandabgruhn@gmail.com