Unfortunately most of the field trialer that post here will be at the AHBA world hunt today and the rest of the weekend. The event you will be spectating at is an AKC event which I am not that familiar with.
!. I would look for the Registration sign in area, this should be staffed by people knowledgeable in how the trial is being organized. Let them you are there to spectate and I would also let them know you are considering becoming involved in the sport and are also interested in puppy/dog They may may introduce you to one or more people from the area that can act somewhat as mentors.
Keep in mind however that AKC participants tend to be more "parochial" than others . That is you are going to have to initiate conversations not the other way round.
!. I would look for the Registration sign in area, this should be staffed by people knowledgeable in how the trial is being organized. Let them you are there to spectate and I would also let them know you are considering becoming involved in the sport and are also interested in puppy/dog They may may introduce you to one or more people from the area that can act somewhat as mentors.
Keep in mind however that AKC participants tend to be more "parochial" than others . That is you are going to have to initiate conversations not the other way round.