GENERAL COVID PROTOCOLS FOR HERD EWE DOWN THE BAYOU 2021
The following is an overview of the protocols that must be followed at all Herd Ewe down the Bayou taking place at WonderDog Farms (“WDF”) April 2-4 2021 Please refer to the American Belgian Laekenois web site and Event landing page at https://laeken.club/herd-ewe-down-the-bayou/ for the most current rules and policies. All information is subject to change
at the discretion of the American Belgian Laekenois Association.
There will be no public access to the Events. Only Approved Attendees may enter the venue. Approved attendees include Judges, Exhibitors, Event staff, media production staff, handlers, handlers
assistants and owners of entered dogs. As an Approved Attendee, you must fill out and bring a completed Waiver in order to enter the venue on
the first day entering the facility. Minors must have their own signature as well as signature of a parent or legal guardian on the Waiver.
Approved Attendees must also fill out and bring a completed Covid-19 Self-Declaration form on the first day entering the venue in order to gain access to the Events. Minors must have their own signature as well as signature of a parent or legal guardian on the Covid-19 Self Declaration form.
Approved Attendees must also have their temperature checked by Event staff each day before entering the venue. You will receive a sticker each day to prove that your temperature has been checked at the WonderDog Farms Driveway Entrance. On the first day you enter the venue, you will receive a wristband after submitting your Waiver, Your Covid-19 Self-Declaration form and temperature check. You must keep your wristband on at all times for the duration of your stay. If your wristband is lost or broken, you must re-submit all forms and have your temperature checked again.
Everyone will be required to wear a mask at all times on Event grounds, inside and outdoors. IF you choose not to wear a mask or wear your mask in a manner that does not cover both your nose and mouth you will be asked to leave the premises with no refund of any entry fees.
Everyone will be required to follow social distancing guidelines. This means maintaining six feet of distance from others, not congregating at ringside, at setups or at any location at WDF
Exhibiting will be “Show and Go” where possible. There is to be no spectating of competition classes that you are not entered in. There will be no ringside seating permitted. Unless you are required to remain near the ring/field for judging, please return to your vehicle area if you must remain at WDF awaiting another run time.
Expect “limited contact enhancements” for social distancing purposes. This includes cashless transactions and discontinued social gatherings.
NO FOOD WILL BE AVAILABLE PACK A SACK LUNCH AND BRING YOUR OWN DRINKS.
NO ENTRY INTO THE MAIN HOUSE IS ALLOWED BY ANY COMPETITOR OR ATTENDEE.
Porta Potty will be available.
ABLA is putting extra effort into cleaning and sanitation for additional safety measures. Please bring cleaning supplies for your own area. Remember to do your part by cleaning up after your dogs at all
times. These protocols have been put in place to protect the health and safety of everyone at the Event and to ensure our ability to host you and your incredible dogs.
If you have questions about these protocols, email SECRETARY@Laeken.Club
Thank you for your cooperation