Spectator Information

The Committee of the IGL looks forward to welcoming spectators to this year’s Championship which is to held at the Combe Estate, Gittisham, Devon by very kind permission of Mr Richard Marker on 25th, 26th & 27th November.

We ask that you are respectful at all times to our host and the estate both in person at the ground as well as in any comments made on social media.

Please always approach a member of the IGL committee if you have any queries.

Spectators may attend the 2024 IGL Championship without having to register in advance.

Viewing

We would like to point out that on a number of the drives viewing will be limited.

Directions to the Meet

Postcode: EX14 3AD; what3words: qualified.star.cleansed

Travelling on the M5 North or South or from Exeter take junction 29 onto the A30 and head East towards Honiton, exit B3177 (Ottery St Mary) for Feniton and follow signs to Gittisham and the brown signs for The Pig hotel

.A30/A35 west, after Honiton, exit the B3177 then take the A30 for Fenny Bridges and follow the brown signs for The Pig hotel to Gittisham.  On entering the village of Gittisham, pass over the bridge and take the second right into the ground. 

(The Pig hotel is also situated at the Combe Estate.)

The car park will open from 06.30 each day. Please do not arrive earlier.

As you turn into the ground Stewards will direct you to the Spectator parking. 4x4 vehicles are recommended. There is very limited parking for non 4x4 vehicles.

The Meet

The meet will be at 08.00 each day and we will move off directly after that.

Directions to the trial ground will be announced at the meet.

Catering & other arrangements

There will be a burger van at the meet both at the beginning and the end of each day.

There is also nearby Combe Farm Shop, Hayne Lane, EX14 3PD which has a café.  Breakfast and lunches are available on a pre-order only basis.  Please call 01404 519093 or email info@combefarmshop.com to order.

Otherwise, please remember to bring your own food and drink with you as required while the trial is in progress.

We advise you to wear appropriate warm waterproof clothing and footwear.

Toilet facilities (portaloos) will be available at the trial ground.

Programmes, Commentary & Live Feed

Championship Programmes will be available on sale in the car park and at the meet at a cost of £5.00.

As in previous years, there will be live commentary from the line on all three days.

There will also be a live feed of pictures on the website for those not able to be there on the day.

Please email spectator@igl.org.uk if you have any further questions regarding attendance at this year’s Championship.

The Committee reserves the right to make decisions and alter arrangements for the Championship in compliance with any applicable laws, regulations, guidance and/ or the reasonable requests of the host estate. However, every effort will always be made to accommodate spectators. In the unlikely event that some or all spectators cannot be accommodated at the Retriever Championship, the IGL does not accept any responsibility for any costs or loss incurred by any person in expectation of attending the Retriever Championship.

The judges confer, day 2 of the 2023 Championship.