20th July 2023 – Message from Secretary

GRASMERE SPORTS – Sunday 27th August – the HTA have been working closely with the organizers of Grasmere Sports to try and improve the viability of the Hound trails on the day and to avoid a repeat of last year. So this year we have managed to get an additional trail at Grasmere a head of the actual Sports day trail so that hounds can become more familiar with the trail. The Sports Committee along with South Lakes Committee and with sponsorship from Criffle Vue, Private Hire have agreed to put up additional prize money in the form of Cash For Points with £200 available for the first top three hounds over the two events with double points on offer for the trails on Sports Day (£125, £50, £25). Along side the additional prize money the Sports Committee have worked closely with us and have listened and have agreed to support the trails by asking for quite when the hounds come on to the sports field. Andy Horn has agreed to provide a running commentary on the hounds as they slip and finish. The Sports Committee have also agreed to a Puppy Show which will take place in the main arena with prize money and rosettes. Anyone wanting to attend can access tickets at a reduce price from myself £8 per adult and £3 per child. If you turn up on the day then you will have to pay full price (on the day £15 per adult, £5 per child, Online tickets are also available £12 per adult, £5 per child, Family Ticket (2+2) £28 on line only. Hopefully it will be a good day and there will be a good turn out of hounds to show case the sport.