GRCA 2009 National Specialty

Sweeps: Dogs will start at 10:00 am. as opposed to the 8:30 as listed. Bitches will start at 8:30 as written on the judging program. This will allow for a stagger in class judging.

Obedience: Will be judged in the Coliseum on mats. Best entry of the facility for obedience competitors will be at the North East/West doors. See the map here.

Dogs will be judged in the same ring all 3 days and bitches will be judged in the same ring all 3 days

Looking forward to seeing everyone!

Sharon Bolton
General Chair

DOWNLOAD AND PRINT IMPORTANT INFORMATION

HOSPITALITY BOOK containing information you want BEFORE you get to the showsite. Directions, important business locations, Vet information, where to eat, where to shop, where to get your Tux for the Gala, things to do and emergency information. The hospitality booklet will only be available online.
General Judging Program
Agility Judging Program
Unofficial Triathalon Recognition form (See information below) - Available in two formats: WORD FORM .pdf FORM

The Conformation Grooming Space Assignments are Posted
on the Conformation page

Please visit the Volunteer Page
to see the slots we still need to fill.
Thank you for giving of your time to volunteer!

IMPORTANT UPDATES - PLEASE VISIT THIS PAGE OFTEN
FOR UPDATES AS THEY OCCUR.

VOLUNTEER UPDATES AS OF OCTOBER 14, 2009

Still need another person for Rally Excellent classes (Monday, 10-26).

Need a few more workers for the field trial (throwers, poppers, hangers, marshalls) Maybe 5-6 more would be good for Tues (10-20), Wed (10-21), Thurs. (10-22) (this would allow for double scheduling for breaks, running dogs, etc.)

Need lots of hospitality workers: Have shifts most days for 1-2 people from 10am-2 pm and 7pm-10pm

Catalog Sales/pick-up:

Need one person on both Tues (10-27) and Wed (10-28)
Need 2 persons on Sat. eve. 4pm-7:30 pm
Need 3 people Mon. 8am- noon and also noon-4pm

Could use someone at each hotel to report problems and check yard and poop supplies

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Volunteer Updates as of October 6, 2009:

Conformation, Obedience and Tracking are filled! Yea!

Still have plenty of field needs! Help!!

Still need 1-2 stewards for the Excellent and Advanced rally classes (Monday).

Hospitality volunteer needs:

·         Saturday:         8:30 pm -10:30 pm

·         Sunday:           10:00 am-2:00 pm and 9:00 pm-10:00 pm

·         Monday:           10:00 am-2:00 pm and 7:00 pm-10:00 pm

·         Tuesday:          10:00 am-2:00 pm also 7:00 pm-10:00 pm

·         Wednesday:     10:00 am-3:00 pm

Catalog sales/pick-up volunteer needs:

Saturday: 4:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Sunday: 8:00 am - 12:00 pm and 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Monday: 8:00 am - 2:00 pm and 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Tuesday: 10:00 am -2:00 pm

HAVE VISIONS OF EARNING THE TRIATHLON AWARD?

PLEASE READ THIS VERY IMPORTANT INFORMATION!

If you want to be recognized at the Closing Ceremonies for completing the requirements for the GRCA triathlon award at the National Specialty, you MUST download a worksheet for "Triathlon Recognition" and have it turned in by the time and place specified on the form. This is NOT the application to receive the official triathlon award, this is only for recognition for unofficial completion at the event.

WORD FORM

.pdf FORM

RV RESERVATIONS
As of Oct 5, no more RV reservations will be accepted.
We have started a waiting list.

September 27, 2009

VOLUNTEER NEEDS

Obedience stewarding needs filled but could use a "relief steward" for Monday
Still need a couple of stewards for the Excellent and Advanced Rally classes (someone who is not showing in these classes)
Need only one steward in Conformation for Monday morning for Dogs.
Could use someone at the armband table on Sunday morning and Monday Afternoon.
Have lots of field needs!

September 15, 2009

Main Grooming room is full.
Please contact the grooming chair for list of additional options available. Caroline Roetzer

September 9, 2009

PLEASE GO TO "LODGING" FOR VERY
IMPORTANT NEW INFORMATION ABOUT THE RAMADA INN

ADDITIONAL HOTEL NOTE
If reservations at any of the motels were made by one person for a group, please put the rooms in individual names at this time. If you have reserved more rooms than you need PLEASE release the rooms you don't need so others will have an opportunity to get rooms. The Show Committee appreciates your help on this.

September 4, 2009

For the dates of the FIELD EVENTS Oct 19 - 23rd (only) the following motels have rooms available: Best Western, Super 8, REGENCY INN (formerly Motel 6) has rooms available from Oct 19 thru Oct 29th. Regency Inn was just added to the recommended list as it has new owners and managers. See the motel listing for rates and pet fee.

FOR ALL MOTELS we recommend calling direct on the local number.

September 1, 2009

There have been a few questions about the entry confirmation
process for the National Specialty . . . Click for a message from the Show Secretary

September 1, 2009

VERY IMPORTANT

Please do NOT contact the show secretary for confirmation of entries. The area on her website that said a confirmation email would be sent was removed approximately 3 weeks ago. We will be forwarding from the Secretary (and excerpts from the premium list) how to expect entry confirmation. Please wait to contact the show secretary until you read this information.

August 27, 2009

IMPORTANT UPDATE ABOUT MOTEL 6
IF YOU HAVE RESERVATIONS AT MOTEL 6,
PLEASE GO TO LODGING AND
SCROLL DOWN TO MOTEL 6 FOR

VERY IMPORTANT INFORMATION.
Need only one steward in Conformation for Monday morning for Dogs.
Could use someone at the armband table on Sunday morning and Monday Afternoon.
Have lots of field needs!

August 26, 2009

HIGHLAND RV PARK UPDATE
(This is the the alternate RV campground in Enid)
As of today, only about 10 spaces are still available.
Please call Robert directly at 580-234-1726.
The online reservation service is full and 9 had been rejected.

August 17, 2009

NEW MERCHANDISE ITEMS ADDED!
Check it out!

NEW HUNT/FIELD RAFFLE ITEM ADDED!
Check it out!

EVENT CLOSING DATES:

Go To Individual Event Pages for More info

Agility (GRCA and Wheatlands): Opens 7 a.m. Sept. 1, 2009; closes 7 p.m. September 26, 2009
CCA - Entries close September 26
Conformation: Entries close at Show Secretary's office at 7 p.m. EST, Saturday, September 26
Obedience: Entries close at Show Secretary's office at 7 p.m. EST, Saturday, September 26
Rally: Entries close at Show Secretary's office at 7 p.m. EST, Saturday, September 26
Tracking - Entries close Saturday, September 26; Draw at 7 p.m.
Breeder's Education: Sunday, October 25th 6 p.m. Redland's Room at Expo Center $15. Pre-registrations close Saturday, September 26.
Field Trial - Entries Close: Tuesday, September 29, 2009 (Note different date than other closing dates.)

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Catalog Advertising Form - Deadline to be received is September 1, 2009
RSVP Form - Deadline to be received is Thursday, October 1, 2009

ANOTHER HOTEL NOW PARTICIPATING as of July 10, 2009
CANINE DNA Collection Drive - A booth will be set up in the main show site, vendor area, on Monday and Tuesday, October 26^th and 27^th, 2009. In addition, we will be setting up during some of the Field events to encourage dogs entered in the those events to participate. (Click above for more information.)
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Message from the chair

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the thousands of poop bags necessary for this event.
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