11/11/2024
From the November/December Issue: “Will They Be Returning Our Entry Fees?”
By Caroline Coile
No. That’s the general answer given for the cancelled all-breed shows in the wake of Hurricanes Helene and Milton. And as much as these clubs probably wish they could, they probably can’t. Here’s why:
First, they don’t have to. On every premium list is this notice: “Entry fees shall not be refunded … if because of riots, wars, strikes, civil disturbances, national emergencies, health emergencies, and the dictates of law enforcement or of the owner(s) of the grounds and/or facilities or other acts beyond the control of the management, it is impossible to open or to complete the event, no refund of entry fee will be made. Extreme weather conditions, such as, but not limited to snow storms, hurricanes, lightning, extreme heat, heavy rains, or other circumstances including, but not limited to, the condition of the facilities or grounds and/or the ingress and egress from the grounds…” Read the entire article here: http://caninechronicle.com/?p=309657
