Above: Jan. 31, 2004 -- our new floor!

Description

The Merrimac Dog Training Club (MDTC) is housed in a 10,000 square foot facility that supports our full range of training classes, run-throughs, seminars, and trials. With room for three regulation- sized, fully matted obedience rings, this facility has air conditioning and heating that allows for multipurpose year around use: obedience, agility, and conformation matches; special events; club meetings; and seminars and workshops. For instance, obedience trials enjoy three rings, exhibitor crating space, dog exercise area, kitchenette, ample parking at the building, and motels accepting dogs within ten minutes driving time. In addition to supporting MDTC activities and classes, the building is available for rent by other clubs or organizations at reasonable rates. For more information, please contact the MDTC Facility Coordinator, c/o Merrimac Dog Training Club, Attn: Facility Coordinator, P.O. Box 1685, Newport News, VA 23601. The building telephone number is (757) 723-8141.

Map and Directions

Directions from Richmond: 64 East towards Hampton. Take Exit 264 (Route 664, Downtown Newport News/ Suffolk Exit). Stay on 664 to Exit 2 (Powhatan Parkway). Take Exit 2 and bear to the left coming off ramp. Turn left onto Pembroke Avenue (at the railroad crossing). Before the next stop-light, turn left onto Newsome Place. MDTC will be on your left.

Directions from Portsmouth, Chesapeake & Suffolk: Take 13 or 58 West to 664. Take 664 through the Monitor Merrimac Tunnel. Proceed on 664 until you reach the Powhatan Parkway Exit. #2. Get in right lane so you can make a right on to Powhatan Parkway. At the next stop-light turn left onto Pembroke Ave. Before the next stop-light, turn left onto Newsome Place. MDTC will be on your left.