Clean Run Instructor Conference 2008

Frequently Asked Questions

1) Do you need to be an instructor to attend?

Anyone can attend to CRIC!  All are invited including: competitors that want to get pointers and sharpen skills; people who hope to be agility instructors in the future; assistants; experienced instructors.

2) Will I be "certified" after attending CRIC?

CRIC does not "certify" conference participants. Although getting "certified" is the new trend in benchmarks for dog trainers, it is important to understand that standardized testing and levels of competency are what makes for meaningful certification. Clean Run and Dogs of Course do not believe that attendance at this conference would warrant certification. However, we will provide a certificate of attendance. Your certificate can be displayed at your club or training center to show that you value continuing education. We believe this to be an important hallmark of a good instructor.

3) Do I get to select what session I want to attend or will I be assigned?

It is totally up to you to select the session you would like to attend. If it does not meet your needs or keep your interest you are welcome to quietly leave and join another session.

4) How many people will be in the classes?

Because each participant will be selecting her/his sessions, it is hard to say how many will be in each class. We have selected a teaching format ( lecture, video and demonstrations) that should be effective and interesting no matter the size of the group. Participant registration is limited to 300.

5) Why cant I sign-up for two day or one day registration?

Registration for three day attendees is given priority until April 1, 2008. At that time you will be able to register for less than 3 days if we have space available. If you want to go to the evening program only or one of the pre-conference sessions you can do so at any time. 

6) Can you hook me up with a roommate or ride share?

We will provide participants with a link to a room/ride share page on the website to share information after she/he registers. It is your responsibility to work out the details. If you need to find a room or ride share before you can make a commitment to attend please contact Dana and she can give you the link. The link is not accessible to the public in order to provide some privacy and protection for people who want to put their information on the list.

7) Is there shuttle service to the host hotel?

There are a variety of shuttle and taxi services. The Best Western is also providing a special shuttle to the airport or their sister hotel located at the airport on Sunday night. Specific information is on the 'Travel & Hotel" page.

8) Is there shuttle service from the hotel to Canine Sports Recreation Center?

Participants for the Susan Salo jumping clinic must have their own transportation or take a taxi. You may also post your name on the ride share page (see #6).

9) How can I print out the information properly?

By changing your paper orientation to landscape (from portrait) all the information on the website can be printed out on regular paper.

10) How do I pay now if I did not pay at the time I registered?

By Credit Card: Call Clean Run's toll free number during business hours at 800 - 311-6503. You must tell them exactly what you want to charge for (CRIC 2008), the name of the participant(s), and how much money to put on your card as the person you will be speaking to does not know or have access to the records to get your balance due information.

By Check: Checks are made out to: Clean Run

Mail to:   CRIC 2008
             Clean Run
             17 Industrial Drive
             South Hadley, MA 01075 - 2621

Please make sure that "CRIC" and the name of the person(s) for whom payment is being made is written on the check or included on a separate piece of paper in the envelope.

If you cant remember how much you owe, please e-mail Dana at Dogs of Course.

11) When will I get a registration confirmation?

You will receive an e-mail within two business weeks of payment to confirm that you completed registration.

12) Will you be running CRIC in other parts of the country?

At this time our intention is to stay in the Ann Arbor area for at least the next couple years. We selected this location as it is centrally located for United States and Canadian residents. Detroit airport is a major airport and hub so should minimize the number of connections for most people flying to the conference.