Application Process

Thank you for your interest in joining the Yadkin River Retriever Club. We are one of the few clubs in the area with its own training grounds. As a result, we want to get to know all applicants before granting them permission to access the grounds and we require that all members assist in grounds maintenance and upkeep. Those aged 70 and above are exempt from grounds maintenance and upkeep requirements.

We have two membership classifications: 1) Full Members have voting privileges, may train on the grounds and may bring one guest per training session; 2) Probationary Members do not have voting privileges and can train on the grounds ONLY if they are a guest of a Full Member.

After at least six months from date of application and completion of club requirements, including work days, Probationary Members are eligible to become Full Members. Two Full Members in good standing must endorse the candidate in writing to the Board. The board will review the application along with the Full Member written endorsement(s). After review, the Board will notify the applicant whether or not they have been approved as a Full Member.

All Members, including Probationary Members, are expected to work at least two full days at one hunt test each year. Full Members must also work at least one day outside of a hunt test each year. It is the responsibility of each Member to make sure they get credit for completing work days. Hunt test calendars are found on www.entryexpress.net. Scheduled club work days will be communicated via email or on the club’s members only Facebook page.

Those who wish to apply for Probationary Membership should submit a completed and signed Member Application along with a nonrefundable application fee. The nonrefundable application fee will be applied to applicant’s initial annual Membership Dues for the current calendar year, regardless of the month applied. Click here to view the application and please follow the instructions listed therein.

Membership Dues Policy:

  • Membership Dues are established by the Board each year.
  • The deadline for payment is January 31st.
  • Invoices will be emailed to Members.
  • Individual Membership Dues are currently $100 annually. 
  • Family Membership Dues are currently $150 annually.