The Sierra Nevada Retriever Club (SNRC) has been in existence since 1952 as a licensed club operating under the guidelines of the American Kennel Club. 

SNRC is a member of the Master National Retriever Club, The National Retriever Club and the National Amateur Retriever Club. 
 
SNRC members share a common interest in and commitment to training their sporting retrievers to perform in simulated hunting situations. 

SNRC has provided an opportunity for its members to share their knowledge and experience with other retriever enthusiast. 
 
At this time we have two picnic trials a year, March and August at different locations.  For the young dog, competitive stakes include:  Junior Puppy for dogs up to six months of age, Senior Puppy for dogs up to twelve months of age, and the Derby for dogs up to two years old.

Additional competitive stakes in which age is not a factor include Hunt Tests, Gundog and Open.  The goal of these stakes is to demonstrate the ability of the handler and dog to work as a team.

Each year SNRC hosts four national AKC licensed events.  A Field Trial is held in April and one in late May (Memorial Weekend).  Two Hunt Tests are held in early May.

The purpose and objectives of SNRC are as follows:
  •  To encourage a strong ethic and foster an understanding of the need for responsible behavior by all outdoor enthusiasts.
  • To encourage and promote the training of retrievers for hunting and conservation of game.
  • To educate handlers, owners and the public at large in the use and training of hunting retrievers with particular attention to obedience training and the conservation and sound management of wildlife resources.
  • To conduct licensed field trials and hunting tests under the rules of the AKC in an effort to promote sportsmanlike competition and participation in all events.
  • To continuosly work to improve the retriever skills and capabilities of SNRC members.
  • To develop and maintain strong working relationships with private landowners and the ensure the continued use of these areas for future generations.