Event Secretary (Day of Show & Event Management): Kathie Treacy, 12248 US Highway 321 N, Blackstock SC 29014 803-230-2902/bluegk@gmail.com Day of Show contact number – 803-230-2902/wmk@ahts.net Event Superintendent – PRE-ENTRIES ONLY: United Kennel Club, PO Box 39, Portage MI 49081-0039, (269) 343-9020 Classic@ukcdogs.com, website: www.ukcdogs.com JUDGES  Conformation - Classes will be offered for all recognized eligible breeds in the following groups: Guardian Dog, Scenthound, Sighthound & Pariah Dog, Gun Dog, Northern Breed, Herding Dog; Terrier and Companion. Licensed Altered Classes will not be offered.
Best In Show Judges: To be announced day of show. Note: Judging order of breeds will be determined by the Event Committee and posted following the close of Day of Show entries. Weight Pull; Friday, Saturday & Sunday Friday (4/02/10): Keith Scott, Gabrielle Lambert (backup); Rails, Format A Saturday (4/03/10): Keith Scott, Gabrielle Lambert (backup); Rails, Format B Sunday (4/04/10): Keith Scott, Gabrielle Lambert (backup); Rails, Format A Terrier Race Flat & Steeple Saturday (4/03/10): Richard Hunter, Michael Turner (backup) Sunday (4/04/10): Richard Hunter, Michael Turner (backup) NOTICE TO EXHIBITORS 1. All events are held under the Rules and Regulations of the United Kennel Club, Inc. By entering this show/trial, exhibitors acknowledge that they are familiar with the rules and regulations of this sport. 2. Absolutely no alcoholic beverages or illegal drugs will be allowed on the grounds or in the buildings on the day of a UKC Licensed event. 3. It is expressly understood that exhibitors alone are responsible for the behavior of their dogs and/or children. Any exhibitor whose dogs and/or children create unnecessary disturbances or repeatedly engage in unsafe or disruptive behavior may, at the discretion of the Event Committee, be asked to leave the show site. In that case, no refund of any fees paid will be made. 4. UKC, AHTA, HMCC, their agents, and their employees assume no responsibility for any loss, damage, or injury sustained by spectators or by exhibitors, or to any of their dogs or property, and further assume no responsibility for injury to children not under the control of their parents or guardians. UKC, AHTA, HMCC are not responsible for loss, accidents or theft. 5. Dogs may arrive any time prior to their scheduled time of judging. Dogs not required for further judging will be excused. 6. The “No Smoking” rule will be strictly enforced in all buildings and areas so designated. 7. Exhibitors and dog owners are expected and required to clean up after their own dogs. Any person witnessing a violation of this rule must report it to the Event Committee. The Event Committee may ask any person violating this rule to leave the event grounds. No refund will be made if an exhibitor is asked to leave the grounds. 8. UKC will vigorously support any motel that files a complaint about exhibitors who fail to keep their dogs quiet or to clean up after them. In order that the bad conduct of a few exhibitors does not spoil it for the majority of responsible exhibitors, UKC will take strong disciplinary action against any offenders. 9. UKC encourages exhibitors to present their dogs with the least amount of grooming necessary to enable a Judge to properly compare each dog with the standard of its breed. Dogs should be clean, with nails cut to a length suitable for the dog to perform the work for which it was bred, and with clean teeth. The Judge’s determination that this rule has been violated shall be final. UKC enforces rules against artificially altering pigment and coat color, coat texture, and surgical alterations as outlined in the UKC Rules and Regulations. 10. Dogs may not be left unattended when crated in soft mesh crates. No dog may be left in an unlatched or unzippered crate. 11. Except when being judged or when crated, dogs must be kept on leash. GENERAL INFORMATION 1. Building will be open to exhibitors by 7:30 a.m. (2:30 p.m. on Friday). Overnight security is not provided and no dog(s) may be left in the building overnight. 2. All times are Eastern Standard Time. 3. There will be absolutely NO SMOKING in all buildings and designated areas. 4. No general admission or parking fees. ENTRY INFORMATION • ELIGIBILITY 1. Dogs must be permanently registered with UKC, have a Temporary Listing (TL) number, or have a Limited Privilege (LP) listing number by the closing date and time in order to enter. No exceptions will be made. Entries for ineligible dogs will be returned. 2. An unentered dog may not be substituted for an entered dog. • INFORMATION 1. Pre-Entry Fee (CONF & WP): $20 online, faxed, mailed or hand delivered. 2. Pre-Entry Fee (Terrier Racing): $10 (1 run flat or steeple), $18 (flat and steeple/same dog/same day). 3. Pre-Entry Deadline: Pre-Entries will be accepted at United Kennel Club until March 22, 2010, at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time. NO Entries will be accepted or processed by UKC after that time. Entries received after the Pre-Entry deadline date will be sent to the host club and will be charged Day-of-Show fees. NO EXCEPTIONS. 4. Junior Showmanship - $10 pre-entry (any method) and day-of-show. 5. Day-of-Show Entry Fee (CONF & WP): $25. 6. Day-of-Show Entry Fee (Terrier Race): $15/race 7. On Line Pre-Entry is available at www.ukcdogs.com. Mail Pre-Entries to: Classic Entries, PO Box 39, Portage MI 49081-0039. 8. Fax Pre-Entries to: (269) 349-5590. • SUBMITTING ENTRIES 1. Entries must be entered online at www.ukcdogs.com or submitted on an official UKC entry form. Downloaded copies or photocopies of this form may be used as well. 2. Pre-Entries may be submitted online, mailed, faxed, e-mailed or handdelivered to United Kennel Club. 3. Mailed Entries must include fees. Mailed entries received without fees will not be accepted. 4. Faxed and e-mailed entries must be accompanied by a cover sheet stating the number of pages, what shows and how many dogs per show. Visa/Master Card number and expiration date, as well as the printed cardholder’s name and address must be included on the entry form. Entries must be received by the closing date and time. No exceptions. • PAYMENT 1. Pre-Entry Payment may be made by cash, check, money order, MasterCard or Visa. 2. Day-of-Show Entry Payment must be made by cash, check, or money order. 3. No entry will be accepted without payment. 4. For Pre-Entries, make checks and money orders payable to “United Kennel Club, Inc.” For Day-of-Show Entries, make checks and money orders payable to “AHTA”. Checks and money orders must be payable in U.S. funds. 5. When paying by MasterCard or Visa (Pre-Entry only), entry must include the card number and expiration date, as well as the printed cardholder’s name, address, daytime phone, and signature. Fax numbers and e-mail addresses should be included, when applicable. 6. Post-dated checks, returned checks and declined credit cards do not constitute valid entry fees. UKC or AHTA will add a collection fee to the amount of each returned check or money order. Exhibitors who repeatedly submit invalid entry fees may be put on a CASH ONLY basis. • REFUNDS No refund of entry fees will be made for entries cancelled after the Pre-Entry deadline, except in the cases of bitches that come into season and are entered in a performance event. In those cases, refunds may be obtained by providing AHTA (Melissa Kidd or Kathie Treacy) with a veterinarian’s certificate verifying that the bitch came into season after the closing date. The certificate may be mailed, provided the postmark is no later than the date prior to the day of the trial, or delivered by hand to the Event Secretary before the start of the trials. 1. Entry fees shall not be refunded in the event that a dog is absent, disqualified, excused by Veterinarian or Judge, or barred from competition by action of Event Committee. 2. If, because of riots, civil disturbances, or other acts beyond the control of the host organization it is impossible to open or to complete a show or trial, no refund of entry fee will be made. 3. Every effort will be made to find all duplicate entries before processing. If a duplicate entry is processed, however, no refund will be made. 4. If, in the opinion of the host club, the well being of dogs, exhibitors or spectators is at risk due to extreme weather conditions, such as, but not limited to snow storms, hurricanes, lightning, or extreme heat, the host club may cancel or stop a show or trial before completion. No refunds will be made in such cases. • ENTRY CONFIRMATION 1. Written confirmation of entries will be made by mail as soon as practicable after receipt of Pre-Entries. If you do not receive your confirmation by the Saturday preceding these events, please notify UKC. 2. Receipt of e-mail entries will be acknowledged within 3 business days but this does not constitute confirmation of the entry. • CLASS CHANGE/CORRECTION OF ENTRY 1. Owners are responsible for the accuracy of information in the entry forms, regardless of who may make such errors. Owners and exhibitors are responsible for correcting any errors in their entry. 2. Dogs that, according to their owners’ records, have completed the requirements for a title after the closing of entries, may be transferred from the entered class to another class for which the dog is now eligible, provided that a request for transfer is made in writing to hosting club not later than one-half hour prior to the start of any regular judging at the show. 3. All other corrections to entries must be made in writing to the Event Secretary not later than one-half hour prior to the start of any regular judging at the show. • ARMBANDS Your armbands will be mailed at the time of the confirmations. If you do not receive your armbands or confirmation of entry, see the Event Secretary on the morning of the show (during entry times). Conformation Show (CONF), Weight Pull (WP) AND Terrier Race (TR) times. Day-of-Show Entry Times: Friday - CONF and TR 3:30-4:30 p.m., WP 3-3:45 p.m. Saturday - CONF and TR 7:30-8:15 a.m., WP 8-8:30 a.m. Sunday - CONF, TR and WP 8-8:30 a.m. Show & Trial Times: Friday - WP 4 p.m., CONF 5:30 p.m. Saturday - WP and CONF 9 a.m.; TR 11 a.m. Saturday - S2 to follow S1 or at the discretion of the event committee Sunday - WP and CONF 9 a.m.; TR 11 a.m. SCHEDULING CONFLICTS FOR DOGS COMPETING IN MULTIPLE EVENTS 1. Exhibitors are responsible for being available for judging at the scheduled time. 2. Every possible effort will be made to accommodate exhibitors who have dogs entered in multiple events, but judges are not required to wait for dogs. Exhibitors are advised to pick up their armbands as early as possible and to notify stewards in all rings affected by the conflict so that judges may more easily work around any conflicts. 3. Conformation takes priority over Terrier Racing and Weight Pull. 4. If a Weight Pull or Terrier Race exhibitor misses a scheduled judging time (for WP/TR), the judge has the discretion to allow that exhibitor to run at the end of the class, however the exhibitor should make their best effort to inform the judge/steward ahead of time of a possible conflict. LICENSED CLASSES. See entry form instructions (#7A and/or 7C) for licensed classes offered at these events. Junior Showmanship Junior Showmanship shall consist of the following classes: 1. Pee-Wee. 2 years and under 4 years of age. 2. Sub-Junior. 4 years and under 8 years of age. 3. Junior Classes. 8 years and under 13 years of age.
b. Open Junior. This class is for any Junior member who has earned a Best Junior Handler award (over an Open Junior or Open Senior) from the Novice Junior class or who has earned three first place wins from the Novice Junior class.
b. Open Senior. This class is for any Senior member who has earned a Best Junior Handler award (over an Open Junior or Open Senior) from the Junior class or Novice Senior Class, or who has earned three first place wins from the Novice Senior class. CONFORMATION 1. Males judged before Females. 2. Points are awarded to the winners of the following classes offered for UKC-recognized breeds that are eligible for conformation: Puppy, Junior, Senior, Adult, and Breeder/Handler, Best Male of Variety, Best Male, Best Female of Variety, Best Female, and Best of Winners. NON-LICENSED CLASSES. The following non-licensed classes are offered at these events. When non-licensed classes are offered, they must be run in accordance with the procedures outlined in the current Official UKC Rules and Regulations. 1. Group Competition: The following Groups will be offered: Guardian, Scenthound, Sighthound & Pariah Dog, Gun Dog, Northern Breed, Herding Dog, Terrier, and Companion Dog. Each Group shall include the Best of Breed winners from those breeds assigned to that specific Group in the Official UKC Rules and Regulations. 2. Best In Show: A Best in Show class will be offered, consisting of the 8 winners of the Group classes. Best in Show may be judged by a single judge or a three-judge panel selected by the Event Committee. 3. Reserve Best In Show: After selecting the Best in Show winner, the judge or judges panel shall select from the remaining dogs in the class a Reserve Best in Show winner. 4. Total Dog Award. (Offered each day Friday, April 2, Saturday, April 3 and Sunday, April 4, 2010) To be eligible for a “Total Dog” award a dog must: a. On the eligible dates (see above), compete in conformation with competition and win one of the following classes: Best Male/Female of Variety, Best Male/Female, Best of Winners, Champion, Grand Champion, Best of Breed, Group 1 through 4 (providing the group placement has competition, Best in Show or Reserve Best In Show, and b. On the same day, earn a qualifying score in a performance event. Dogs who meet the above requirements will receive a special “Total Dog” award. CLASSIC JUDGES NAMES & ADDRESSES ALLEN, Deborah, #6487, 3084 Stage Coach Road, Farmville VA 23901 CRUTCHFIELD, Dan, #6170, 1114 Howard Cothern Rd, Jayess MS 39641 GOLDEN, Mark C., #6747, 11429 Clayton RD San, Jose CA 95127 GRIFFIN, Sharon, #6649, 374 Bunny Run Blvd, Lake Orion MI 48362 HUNTER, Richard, #6562, 1460 21st ST NE, Hickory NC 28601 LAMBERT, Gabrielle J., #6774, PO Box 566 Dillsboro NC 28725 MOORE, Pamela, #5607, PO Box 281, Rives Junction MI 48277 SCOTT, I. “Keith”, #6803, 265 Weldon Rd, Forsyth GA 31029 TURNER, Michael #6722, 988 Live Oak Dr, Aragon GA 30104 • EMERGENCY VETERINARIAN Hickory Animal Hospital, 1205 Old Lenoir Road, Hickory NC, 828-327-3353 After Hours Emergency Veterinary Clinic: 126 Hwy. 321 SW, Hickory NC, 828-328-2660 • ROUTE TO THE SHOW Hickory Metro Convention & Visitors Bureau: 1960-A 13th Ave Drive SE, Hickory NC 28602, (828) 322-1335 or (800) 509-2444 E-mail: info@hickorymetro. com; From East: I-40 exit 126, turn left at light. Stay in right lane. Second light turn right onto Hwy 70. Stay in left lane. Turn left at next light. Show site on right. From West: I-40, exit 125 Turn right at light. Get in left lane, turn left at light. Show site on right. • ACCOMMODATIONS Guide to Hotels: Please note some information could change. Prices are “average”. Comfort Suites, 1125 13th Ave Dr SE, Hickory NC 28602; 828-323-1211; 828-322-4395 (fax); Pets: NO; Price: $71; Distance to show: .05miles Courtyard By Marriott, 1946 13th Ave Dr SE, Hickory NC 28602; 828-267-2100; 828-267-2450 (fax); Pets: NO; Price: 95; Distance to show: across parking lot Days Inn, 1710 Fairgrove Church Road, Hickory NC 28613; 828-465-2378; 828-465-6488 (fax); Pets: Yes $10 per pet per night; Price: $60; Distance to show: 1 mile Deluxe Inn, 325 Hwy 70 W, Hickory NC 28602; 828-328-2111; 828-328-2111 (fax); Pets: Yes $ 5 per pet; Price: $35; Distance to Show: .05 mile Fairfield Inn, 1950 13th Ave Dr SE, Hickory NC 28602; 828-431-3000; 828-431-4714 (fax); Pets: NO; Price: $69; Distance to show: next door Hampton Inn, 1520 13th Ave Dr SE, Hickory NC 28602; 828-323-1150; 828-324-8979 (fax); Pets: NO; Price: $65-75; Distance to show: Walking distance Budget Inn Express, 484 Hwy 70 SW, Hickory NC 28602; 828-322-1740; 828-322-6824 (fax); Pets: Yes $5 per pet; Price: $30; Distance to show: under 4 miles Holiday Inn Express, 2250 Hwy 70 SE, Hickory NC 28602; 828-328-2081; 828-328-2085 (fax); Pets: NO; Price: $72; Distance to show: 1 mile Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites, 104 10th St. NW; Conover, NC 28613; 800-710-9110; 828-465-7070; 828-465-7090 (fax); Pets: YES (5 rooms available for pets) $50 pet fee non-refundable; Price: $69-74; Distance to show: 5 miles Holiday Inn Select, 1385 Lenoir-Rhyne Blvd. SE; Hickory, NC 28602; 828-323-1000; 828-322-4275 (fax); Pets: NO; Price: $79; Distance to show: .05miles Howard Johnson Inn, (name change to Regency); 483 Hwy 70 SW, Hickory NC 28602; 828-322-1600; 828-327-2041 (fax); Pets: YES $50 non-refundable; Price: $40; Distance to show: 5-10 Minutes Jameson Inn, 1120 13th Ave Dr SE, Hickory NC 28602; 828-304-0410; 828-304-0411 (fax); Pets: YES $10 pet fee per night; Price: $68; Distance to show: .05 miles Park Inn Gateway Conference Center, 909 Hwy 70 SW, Hickory NC 28602; 828-328-5101; 800-789-0686 (sales/res.); 828-328-8943 (fax); Pets: YES $50 fee, $200 deposit; Price: $79; Distance to show: 3.5 miles Quality Inn & Suites; 1725 13th Ave Dr NW, Hickory NC 28601; 828-431-2100; 828-431-2109 (fax); Pets: YES $25 non-refundable; Price: $69-109; Distance to show: 7 miles Ramada Inn, 1607 Fairgrove Church Rd, Conover NC 28613; 828-465-1100; 828-465-3090 (fax); Pets: YES $25 non-refundable; Price: $59; Distance to show: 1 exit Red Roof Inn, 1184 Lenoir-Rhyne Blvd, Hickory NC 28602; 828-323-1500; 828-323-1509 (fax); Pets: YES no fee; Price: $48-57; Distance to show: .05 Royal Inn, 30 Hwy 70 W, Hickory NC 28602; 828-322-4311; (828) 485-1015 (fax); Pets: Yes $10 per pet; Price: $35; Distance to show: 1 mile Sleep Inn, 1179 13th Ave Dr SE, Hickory NC 28602; 828-323-1140; 828-324-6203 (fax), Pets: NO; Price: $66; Distance to show: 5-10 minutes Super 8, 312 N Oxford St, Claremont NC 28610; 828-459-7777, 828-459-2037 (fax). Pets: YES, $12, Price: $44; Distance to show: 9 miles Trott House Inn Bed & Breakfast, 802 N Main Ave, Newton NC 28658; 877-435-7994, 828-465-0404; 828-465-5753 (fax); Price: $95-155;Distance to show: 10 minutes • CAMPING Indian Springs Campground, 4361 Whitener Drive, Hickory, 828-397-5700 Lake Hickory RV Resort, 6641 Monford Drive, Conover, 828-256-4303 |
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