On behalf of the hosting club -- Heartland Pointing Labrador Retriever Club -- we'd like to welcome you all to beautiful Freeman, South Dakota on Labor Day weekend 2024 for the 4th Annual APLA Triple Crown Invitational!
Because this event is held over Labor Day weekend, we encourage you to book your lodging as soon as possible.
This is a busy holiday weekend for all.
Congratulations to all the 4xGMPRs and their handlers and owners who will be participating in the 2024 event!
We look forward to hosting you! If you have questions about the venue, please contact us:
Kim Krull, HT Chair (kkrull@gwtc.net)
Kelly Leibel, HT Secretary (kelly.leibel14@gmail.com)
Judges: Troy Benson, Brice Romero, Kevin Lanoue, Julie Bates, Justin Vandehey, Brenda Merrit
Alternate Judges: Vic Rompa, Ray Sweetman
GROUNDS
We thank Robert & Vicky Huber and Robert Knodel for the use of their beautiful property for this event!
Address: 43480 281st Street, Freeman, SD 57029
Notes for Driving:
Roads to avoid with trailers (Google maps will try to send you up these):
*From Sioux Falls, SD
Parking:
HANDLERS MEETING/BITCH CHECK
Mandatory handlers meeting and check in will be at 5:30 pm at the Hunt Test Grounds. All female dogs will be required to undergo a bitch check at this time. Dinner will be provided.
PRE-TRAINING GROUPS
We will have some nearby grounds available by reservation only for handlers who wish to form training groups to train in the days leading up to the Triple Crown. To reserve a spot in a training group, please contact Kim Krull, kkrull@gwtc.net or (605)-354-9752 and indicate how many people and dogs you will have.
RAFFLE
Bring your checkbooks or cash to the Saturday night Banquet for a chance to win some fabulous prizes and raise money to help offset the cost of this event. Some of the items that will be available for the Raffle are: Large Ruffland Kennel, 2 Ruffland watering holes, Dogtra Arc Collar, gift certificates to Gun Dog Supply, Range passes to Gary’s Gun Shop in Sioux Falls. (More to come).
HOSPITALITY
Friday Night Midwest-Themed Dinner
Join your fellow handlers Friday night at TBD
Saturday Night Banquet
Saturday night will be our Triple Crown Banquet, starting at 7 pm. Reservations are required and tickets must be purchased in advance on the APLA website by August 20th to ensure your spot. Cost is $15/person. There will be a very limited number of additional meals available for those who come at the last minute, but we can accept only cash or checks at the door.
Click Here for Banquet Registration
Food trucks have been arranged to be on site for Saturday and Sunday of the Triple Crown. We are also working on a food vendor for Monday.
Lodging Information:
1. Freeman Country Inn, 1019 S Hwy 81, Freeman, SD 57029 605-925-4888
2. Fenzel’s Motel, 500 N US Hwy 81, Freeman, SD 57029 605-925-4204
3. Dakota Hunts and Labs, LLC, 44238 287th St, Freeman, SD, 57029 605-261-2000 Lucas Svartoien
13 miles southeast of Freeman
4. U Bar Inn & Suites, 130 Ash Street, Canistota, SD 605-296-3466 – 19 miles NE of Freeman
5. Town and Country Inn, 412 2nd Ave, Canistota, SD 605-291-9133 – 19 miles NE of Freeman
6. Several Hotels Available in Yankton, SD – 35 miles away
Airbnb | Freeman - Vacation Rentals & Places to Stay - South Dakota
Campgrounds in Freeman Area
Lucas Svartoien , 44085 US Hwy 18, Freeman, SD, 57029 605-261-2000 (7 spots available)
11 miles southeast of Freeman
Freeman City park has five hook ups on a first come first serve basis
Hunt Test Headquarters has four camper hook ups
Lake Menno SD Dept of GFP Campground
Several Hotels in Yankton, SD -- 35 miles South on US Highway 81
UPDATED 3/10/2024
Dining Information:
1. Meridian Corner 43915, US 18 Freeman, SD 57029
2. Subway, 609 S US Hwy 81, Freeman, SD 57029
3. BrickHouse Lounge, 175 W. 3rd , Freeman SD 605-925-7005
ACTIVITIES:
What to do in Sioux Falls, SD