SPRING INTO SPLASH AWAY WATER TRIALS
Hartwell Lakeside Park – 330 Hart State Park Rd, Hartwell, GA 30643
Entries shall be accepted on a first come first served basis within each test level (NO RANDOM DRAW).
Two PWDCA Water Trials Hosted by USSPWDC June 27-28, 2026
Practice Day: Friday June 26, 2026
(2 trials 2 days) ALL LEVELS, Junior-Master
Judges:
Suzanne Malick, Beaverton, Oregon
Jan Allred, Fort Worth, Texas
Schedule:
May 19, 2026 – Water Trial Entries OPEN – 8 am EDT at www.Perfdog.com
May 20 – Merchandise, Meals and Photo Orders open at usspwdc.org.
June 9 – Water Trial ENTRIES CLOSE – 5 PM EDT
June 13 – T-Shirt Orders CLOSE – Must pick up at Trial
June 26 – Practice Day
June 27 – Water Trial 1
June 28 – Water Trial 2
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HOST HOTELS: (NOTE: You Must call to reserve in order to get the special rate)
THE ECONO LODGE: 970 Elbert Street, Elberton, GA 706-283-8811. Special Rate: $70 (includes taxes and Pet Fee) Call hotel directly. Code: Portuguese Water Dogs! Talk to Jay for rates for longer stay!
Hartwell Quality Inn – 1091 E Frankllin St Hartwell GA 30643, 706-376-7298, $79+tax per night. One time pet fee $25. Tell them you are with the Portuguese Water Dogs.
Hampton Inn Hartwell – 1357 E Franklin St Hartwell, FA 30643, 706-376-4700, $169+tax per night. One time pet fee $50. GROUP CODE: Portuguese Water Dog Group!!
THE QUALITY INN ELBERTON: 925 Elbert Street, Elberton, GA 706-283-4221 SPECIAL RATE: $79 +Tax (King or 2 Queens). SPECIAL: one time PET FEE: $25 + tax per pet. Tell the desk you are with the Portuguese Water Dogs.
RV Accommodations:
RICHARD B. RUSSELL STATE PARK: 2650 Russell State Park Drive, Elberton…RV Sites (need to pick site before reserving), Camping, 6 Dog-Friendly Cabins (#4, #5, #6 and #7 and #18 and #19). For Reservations: 1-800-864-7275 or www.gastateparks.org. Phone # for Park Office: 706-213-2045.
UNHITCHED LAKE HARTWELL CAMPGROUND: 330 Hart State Park Road, Hartwell, GA….RV Sites (30 and 50 amp), Camping, 5 Deluxe Dog-Friendly Cabins. Local Office Number: 706-621-5253, WEBSITE: https://hartwelllakesidecampground.com
BIG WATER MARINA and RV/CAMPING RESORT: 320 Big Water Rd., Starr, SC – Call: 864-226-3339