Northern California Irish Wolfhound Club

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1 AKC RULES & REGULATIONS GOVERN THESE EVENTS. CONF # SWEEPS # OBED # RALLY # JUDGING PROGRAM Northern California Irish Wolfhound Club (Licensed by the American Kennel Club) 29th Annual Independent Specialty Show with Sweepstakes Veteran Sweepstakes 14th Annual Obedience Trial and 5th Rally Trial FRIDAY & SATURDAY September 17-18, 2010 ASFA Lure Trial SUNDAY, September 19, 2010 Sonoma-Marin County Fairgrounds Fairgrounds Drive & Payran Street, Petaluma CA Shows will be unbenched and outdoors Show and Trial Hours: 8:00 am 6:00 pm. THE AMERICAN KENNEL CLUB CERTIFICATION Permission has been granted by the American Kennel Club for the holding of this event under American Kennel Club Rules and Regulations. James P. Crowley, Secretary EVENT SECRETARY MARY SHARKEY SERVICES PROVIDED BY BaRay Event Services, Inc. P.O. Box 4090, Sequim, WA Hand-Delivered, Express or Priority, FedEx, UPS or Airborne: OFFICE HOURS 9AM-5PM MON.-FRI. 203 S. 4th Ave., Sequim, WA FAX Web site: BaRayEvents.com 2010 NCIWC 1

2 SHOW COMMITTEE Mary Sharkey, Show Chair Jane Schluter, Co-Chair PO Box 26407, Eugene, OR PO Box Arbuckle, CA BENCH SHOW COMMITTEE Show Chair and The NCIWC Board of Directors JUDGES Mr. Dorin Jay Ladd (3811) N. Locan, Fresno, CA Friday: Obedience & Rally Mrs. Karon Volk Horse Creek Rd., Cheyenne, WY Friday: Sweepstakes Classes & Extended Generation Ms. Jacqueline Carswell (81765) Old Hoboken Rd., Blackshear, GA Saturday: Regular & Non-Regular Classes PHOTOGRAPHER Holloway Photo Vicki Holloway 2525 Thayer Ct., Riverside, CA VETERINARIAN (on call) Sonoma County Emergency Veterinary Clinic 6620 Redwood Road, Rohnert Park CA (707) ACCOMMODATIONS To the best of our knowledge the following motels accept well behaved dogs, but check when making reservations. Please make every effort to comply with hotel rules in regard to your dog(s). Motel N. McDowell, Petaluma Best Western Petaluma Inn, Petaluma Quality Inn, Petaluma Novato Days Inn 8141 Redwood Blvd., Novato Villa Inn 1600 Lincoln Avenue, San Rafael TRANSFER OF ENTRIES TRANSFER OF ENTRIES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED IN THE OFFICE AFTER 5PM ON WED., SEPT. 15. AFTER THIS TIME, YOU MUST CONTACT THE SHOW SECRETARY ON SITE. CONFORMATION: Dogs may be transferred from one of the regular classes to the Best of Breed or Variety competition, provided this transfer is presented to the Superintendent at least one half-hour prior to the scheduled start of any regular conformation judging at the show. OBEDIENCE OR RALLY: A dog who has earned a title after entries have closed may be moved up to the next class, provided the transfer request is presented to the Superintendent at least 30 minutes prior to the start of the trial. Move-ups may be approved provided the next level class and judge are available and the class has not reached its limit. 2 NCIWC 2010

3 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 16, :00AM Grounds Setup until complete FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 17, :00AM Obedience Trial Carnival Lot 9:00AM Rally Trial Carnival Lot 11:00AM Veteran Sweepstakes Sweepstakes Extended Generation Class 12:30PM Estimated lunch break after Jr. Sweeps (no on-site lunch provided for exhibitors) 3:00PM CGC Testing Main Ring 4:00-6:00PM Boutique OPEN in Herzog Hall 5:00PM Pot Luck Dinner Herzon Hall 6:30PM Guest Speaker, P. Richard Vulliet, PhD, DVM Effective Treatments For DCM Herzog Hall FREE SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 18, :50AM Honor Guard Judge Escort into Ring 8:00AM Conformation Veterans Classes Conformation Regular Classes Lunch Break at judge s discretion (pre-purchase lunch only, served in Herzog Hall) 9:00-11:00AM Heart Testing Near Frank Christian s RV, opposite Carnival Lot 11:00AM-2:00PM Boutique OPEN in Herzog Hall 1:00PM Estimated 1 hour lunch break following all Bitch classes 1:45PM Best of Breed, Special Classes 3:30PM Following Conformation Show, take down Ring 4:00-6:00PM Boutique OPEN in Herzog Hall 5:30PM Pre-Dinner Appetizers Herzog Hall 6:30PM Judge s Dinner (pre-paid) and Judge Comments Herzog Hall 7:30PM Raffle & Silent Auction Herzog Hall 9:00PM Clean up Herzog Hall SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 19, :00AM Lure Coursing Carnival Lot, followed by JC & QC Testing 10:00AM Following lure course, complete grounds and Club Trailer clean up ** A NOTE ON GARBAGE ** The Fairgrounds do NOT provide garbage pick up or removal service. Please pick up and properly dispose of all refuse in the lined garbage cans provided & dumpster near Herzog Hall. Thank You! 2010 NCIWC

4 PROGRAM OF JUDGING There are 102 dogs entered in these events, with a total entry of 139 Conformation, 102 Entries Sweeps, 22 Entries Veteran Sweeps, 5 Entries Obedience: 3 Entries Rally: 7 Entries For your convenience, the following division of sexes has been carefully tabulated; however, neither the Club nor the Show Secretary assumes responsibility for absolute accuracy. Judge: MR. dorin jay ladd 10 Judge: MRS. KARON VOLK 27 NCIWC 2010 ALL JUDGING WILL BE IN RING 1 FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 17, :00AM OBEDIENCE TRIAL (3) 3 Novice Class B Nos :00AM RALLY TRIAL (7) Rally Excellent Walkthrough 1 Rally Excellent B No Rally Excellent A No Rally Advanced Walkthrough 1 Rally Advanced B No Rally Novice Walkthrough 3 Rally Novice B Nos Rally Novice A No All Breaks, Including Lunch are at the discretion of the judge. 11:00AM VETERAN SWEEPSTAKES (5) 2 Veteran Sweepstakes Bitches 6-8 Yrs. 2 Veteran Sweepstakes Bitches 8-10 Yrs. 1 Veteran Sweepstakes Bitch 10+ Yrs. Best in Veteran Sweepstakes FOLLOWED BY SWEEPSTAKES (22) 8 Sweepstakes Junior Dogs 6-9 Mos. 5 Sweepstakes Bitches 6-9 Mos. 1 Sweepstakes Bitches 9-12 Mos. Best Junior in Sweepstakes, Best of Opposite Sex 2 Sweepstakes Sr. Dogs Mos. 2 Sweepstakes Sr. Bitches Mos. 4 Sweepstakes Sr. Bitches Mos. Best Senior in Sweepstakes, Best of Opposite Sex FOLLOWED BY EXTENDED GENERATION COMPETITION (2 Units)

5 Judge: Ms. Jacqueline Carswell SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 18, Hour Lunch Break at Judge s Discretion 8:00AM CONFORMATION CLASSES vd -7vb -7/11-1br-2sd-2bb 1 Veteran Dog (6-8 Yrs.) 3 Veteran Bitches (6-8 Yrs.) 3 Veteran Bitches (8-10 Yrs.) 1 Veteran Bitch (10+ Yrs.) Regular Dog Classes Puppy Dogs 6-9 Mos. 1 Puppy Dogs 9-12 Mos. 2 Dogs Mos. 6 Bred by Exhibitor Dogs 1 American Bred Dog 4 Open Dogs Winners Dog, Reserve Winners Dog Regular Bitch Classes 45 6 Puppy Bitches 6 Mos. & Under 9 Mos. 2 Puppy Bitches 9 Mos. & Under 12 Mos. 8 Bitches 12 Mos. & Under 18 Mos. 2 Amateur-Owner-Handler Bitches 10 Bred by Exhibitor Bitches 4 American Bred Bitches 13 Open Bitches Winners Bitch, Reserve Winners Bitch 18 Best of Breed Competition 7-11 Best of Breed, Best of Winners, Best of Opposite Sex Select Dog, Select Bitch Awards of Merit Best Puppy from the Regular Puppy Classes 2 Stud Dogs 2 Brood Bitches 1 Brace Unit PLEASE BE SURE TO CHECK THE STATUS OF YOUR ENTRIES BEFORE TRAVELING. DAY-OF INQUIRIES ABOUT AN ENTRY SHOULD BE DIRECTED TO THE EVENT SECRETARY NCIWC

6 Please Join Us for These Events! Friday September 17, 2010 CANINE GOOD CITIZEN TESTING... approx. 3:00 pm, main ring The CGC Test is designed to reward dogs who have good manners at home and in the community. All dogs who pass the 10-step CGC test may receive a certificate from the American Kennel Club. Open to Irish Wolfhounds who are six (6) months of age or older. Rabies Vaccination Certificate REQUIRED to enter test. Fee: $10. For more information please contact: Chuck Stockham (530) chuckstockham@att.net BOUTIQUE OPEN...4-6pm, Herzog Hall POT-LUCK DINNER... approx. 5:00pm, Herzog Hall Bring a dish to share, and your own silverware, plates and beverage. GUEST SPEAKER...6:30pm, Herzog Hall, FREE Effective Treatments for DCM presented by P. Richard Vulliet, PhD, DVM Saturday September 18, 2010 HEART TESTING... 9:00 to 11:00am, near Frank Christian s RV Dr. Kristin McDonald will conduct the testing. For more information please contact Robin Burchett (925) tory_iw@att.net Boutique open... 11am-2pm AND 4-6pm, Herzog Hall Raffle and Silent Auction... After dinner, Herzog Hall Support the Club and collect some lovely items. Raffle tickets on sale starting Friday, drawing and Silent Auction following dinner and judge s comments. SUNday September 19, 2010 ASFA LURE TRIAL... 7:00am, carnival lot Judge Kathy Kelly. For coursing information and entries please contact Robin Burchett (925) tory_iw@att.net Tally Ho! For coursing information and entries please contact Robin Burchett (925) tory_iw@att.net NCIWC 2010

7 Washington Street Fairground Drive/Payran Street Hwy. 101 NCIWC SHOW HERE DIRECTIONS TO SHOW SITE From the North or South, take Hwy 101 (40 miles north of San Francisco). Exit on Washington Street in Petaluma. Turn West three blocks. Fairgrounds is on the left. ** PLEASE NOTE IMPORTANT INFORMATION ** All persons attending this dog show hereby waive any claims for damages against NCIWC or its members in the event a motor vehicle must be entered to rescue a dog from overheating or suffocation due to improper ventilation. CLEAN UP IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY! Pooper-Scoopers (in chlorine-filled buckets) will be placed all around the show grounds and outside all show rings. If your dog soils the parking lot, show grounds or the rings, it is your responsibility to clean it up. By signing the entry form at this show you are agreeing that clean up is your responsibility. Violators may be subject to a Bench Show Committee hearing. Exhibitors, please, if you see an area that has not been cleaned up, notify a member of the Club immediately. Thank you!! 2010 NCIWC

8 OVERNIGHT PARKING INFORMATION Overnight Parking is available at the Fairgrounds. Make checks payable to NCIWC. Contact Chris Thompson PO Box 166, Pope Valley, CA (specify the hookups required and the size/special needs of your vehicle) $35.00 per night (includes sites with any type of hookup) $25.00 per night (sites with no hookups) Historic use of particular sites will be accomodated where possible. Separate male and female shower rooms are available on site. Don t Forget to Visit The Boutique! Inside Herzog Hall, The Boutique will be open limited hours on Friday and Saturday. Come and check out the wonderful assortment of items and support your Club. NOTICE TO EXHIBITORS RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE COMPLETENESS OF ENTRY RESTS SOLELY WITH THE ENTRANT. RETURNED CHECKS DO NOT CONSTITUTE A VALID ENTRY FEE. BaRay Events will add a $20.00 collection fee to the amount of each returned check. Subsequent returned checks from the same exhibitor or agent may result in their being put on a CASH ONLY BASIS. Entry fees shall NOT be refunded in the event that a dog is absent, disqualified, sick, lame, excused by the Judge or Veterinarian, or barred from competition by action of the Show Committee, or because it has been entered incorrectly. There is no refund of entry fee for bitches in season. There is no refund for DUPLICATE ENTRIES or OVERPAYMENTS. BaRay Events will make every effort to find all duplicate entries, but if entry has been processed, no refund will be made. If, because of riots, civil disturbances or other acts beyond the control of the management it is impossible to open, or to complete the Show NO REFUND will be made. To find out about any AKC event cancellations call the AKC Event Cancellation Hotline Dogs must be ready for judging. Neither the club nor its Show Secretary will be responsible or obligated to furnish any service for notifying exhibitors or their agents of Breed or Class Judging. Judges need not wait for any dog holding up a class. Owners or agents alone are responsible for the presence of their dogs in the judging rings. Only dogs eligible for these shows will be admitted into the show area. There is no provision for unentered dogs. LOSS OR DAMAGE The Show Committee will use due care and diligence for the welfare of dogs and exhibitors, but will not be responsible for, or assume any liability in the event of any accident or misfortune, to either dogs or exhibitors participating in these Shows. The welfare of an Exhibitor s child is assumed to be the responsibility of the Exhibitor. It is distinctly understood that Exhibitors will exercise control and restraint over their children. Exhibitors should follow their veterinarians recommendation to assure their dogs are free of internal and external parasites, any communicable diseases, and have appropriate vaccinations. TROPHIES & PRIZES will be awarded in the ring to the person exhibiting the dog. No awards will be mailed. ALL RIGHTS TO TELEVISE, VIDEOTAPE, ADVERTISE, PHOTOGRAPH, PROMOTE or otherwise exploit this event are vested in the Club, or in persons to whom assignments of such rights have been made in writing by the Club. All persons and animals on the Show Grounds at any time while the show is in progress, do by attending this show or participating therein, grant to the Club the right to photograph, televise, videotape, audiotape or otherwise use their likeness and voice in any manner without further release or consent. The Club is not responsible for the actions or products of the commercial vendors at this show. NCIWC 2010