Pictured: 2004 Open Division Sporting Breed Champions- left, Denise Pippin, 2nd place; Center, Judy Hudson, 1st place; right, Liza Leady, 3rd place Contest Addendum ProClassic October 1-4, 2004 U.S. Pet U.S. Pet Pro Classic Photo by Seven K Judges List, Schedule, Misc. Info and Rules For All Special Classes
Classic 2004 GroomTeam sanctioned Pet Styling Competition Judges Contest Schedule Friday, Oct 1st, 1:00pm Judges/Speakers Meeting Classic Judges are required to attend. 6:30pm U.S. Clippers Only Saturday, Oct. 2nd 8:30am U.S. Schnauzer 12:30pm 4:00pm 6:00pm U.S. Non-Sporting Breeds over 17 Classic Creative Challenge Competition U.S. Sporting Breeds Sunday, Oct. 3rd 9:00am U.S. Terrier Breeds 1:00pm 2:30pm U.S. Creative Styling U.S. Potpourri Class Monday, Oct. 4th 9:00am U.S. Non-Sporting Breeds 17 and under 1:00pm Awards luncheon U.S. Awards (Best In Show) Best All Around Pet Stylist Door Prize Drawings Best In Show Patsy Edmonson Judge s Consultant Ann Stafford/Designated Breed Expert U.S. Creative Kathleen Putman U.S. Creative Challenge Kelly Black & Deborah Walker U.S. Schnauzer Paul Bryant For Clippers Only Deborah Walker Non-Sporting over 17 Open: Jerry Been Intermediate: Paul Bryant Entry: Jody Murphy Group: Trish Finn Non-Sporting Breeds 17 under Open: Intermediate: Trish Finn Luther Edmonson Entry: Christine DiFillipo Group: Val Penstone Sporting Breeds Open: Wendy Weinand Intermediate: Grace Woodford Entry: Luther Edmonson Group: Jody Murphy Terrier Breeds Open: Paul Bryant Intermediate: Entry: Val Penstone Grace Woodford Group: Kathleen Putman Potpourri Class Open: Val Penstone Intermediate: Entry: Christine Difillipo Jody Murphy Group: Jerry Been
ULTIMATE PET STYLIST $3,000 Cash Prize If Won In 2004! The title ULTIMATE PET STYLIST will be awarded to the Competitor who wins three consecutive Best Pet Stylist In Show and Best All Around Pet Stylist In Show awards within a one year period by competing at The Atlanta Pet Fair, The All American Grooming Show, and The U. S. Pet Pro Classic. In the event that the award is not presented within a calendar year, each show will contribute an additional $500 each year until it is won, or offer is withdrawn. Offer is subject to withdrawal should any of the three shows become defunct or change ownership. 3
A Pam Lauritzen & Company Production CONTEST Addendum For U.S. Pet Pro Classic Special Classes Entry Deadlines: All entries for the U. S. Pet Pro Classic 2004 competition must be received accompanied with guaranteed funds (credit card, cash, money order, cashier s check) by phone, fax, e-mail, or mail no later than midnight Friday, September 17, 2004. Entry Fees and Refund Policy: $159.95 for as many classes as you wish to enter... includes all lectures, management seminars (if eligible to attend), Master Styling breed demos & workshops, trade show and Platform Shows plus the Classic Halloween Party and Awards Luncheon. No discounts apply to entry fees. A full refund will be given if cancellation is received at least five (5) business days prior to the first day of the event. A partial refund will be given if cancellation is received less than five (5) business days prior to the first day of the event. The refund will be the amount paid by the registrant less a $5.00 processing fee and any applicable fees for contracted catering and/or hospitality services. No refund will be given as of the first day of the event. Awards & Prizes: All trophies, cash awards, and prizes must be claimed not later than 6:00 pm the last day of the competition. Prizes unclaimed at that time shall remain the property of show management and cannot be claimed at a later date. Special Classes Structure: Special classes have only one division per class and are open to all competitors. Special classes are ineligible for GroomTeam points. Rules With the exception of rules that pertain specifically to regular GroomTeam sanctioned classes (i.e. divisional and individual class rules), special class competitors will be expected to abide by applicable rules and regulations outlined in both the official show rules catalog and the addendum. Special Classes hosted by the U.S. Pet Pro Classic are: 1. Kim Laube & Co. U.S. Creative Styling Competition This year Kim Laube & Company is again hosting NOT ONE BUT TWO creative styling classes. They are: A. Laube U.S. Creative Styling Competition - Limited 20 entries This competition showcases individual creativity and pet styling talents. All trimming must be performed by a single individual in the contest ring on site at the Classic within 2 1/2 hours, inclusive of setting up all decorations and props. B. Laube Creative Challenge Competition - Limited to 20 entries This competition showcases the collective creativity of pet stylists. Entries may be submitted on behalf of an individual, salon, or team of pet stylists. Entries used for this class must be pre-trimmed prior to arrival at the show. 4
Contestants will only be allowed to set-up in a designated 5 x5 area at 4:00pm, Saturday, October 2, 2004 and must be ready for Judging no later than 4:30pm, Saturday, October 2nd. Electrical outlets will be limited to one per entry. Once the judging is completed, contestants will be allowed to exercise their dogs...but must return and remain set-up in their designated area throughout Saturday evening for a unique encore presentation of their creative designs. Since the dog will be on display throughout the evening, we request that contestants take this into consideration and avoid props or decorations that might become uncomfortable for the animals or will not allow the animal to be exercised. General Creative Styling Rules (applies to both creative classes) The U.S. Creative Styling and the Classic Creative Challenge classes are OPEN to anyone with any purebred or mixed breed dogs. Along with the contest registration form, registrants in the creative styling classes are required to submit an outline of their coloring techniques, application methods, and formulas. Winners will be determined by (1) the originality & creativity of the design & theme; (2) the quality of the styling techniques; and (3) the quality & harmony of the final presentation (props & decorations). Each entry must be an original design and contestants must name their designs. Contestants may utilize props, costumes, decorations, and finishing products to enhance their designs. However, they must not obstruct the Judges examination of the dog and they must fit in a 5 x 5 area. Props must not be higher than 8. Props that exceed the 5 W x 5 L x 8 H boundaries will be disqualified. Creative Styling Artists must supply and provide a sign entitling their design. No product, decoration, or prop is permitted that would be injurious to the animal s health, safety, or well-being. 2. Conestoga U.S. Schnauzer Competition Divisions: The U.S. Schnauzer competition has two division OPEN and NOVICE. The open division is open to all individuals. Novice is open to individuals who have not competed or have not won more than five (5) 1st placements or any group or Best In Show placements. Eligibility of Dogs: Miniature, Standard, and Giant Schnauzers are eligible for this class. Schnauzers may be clipped, scissored, or handstripped, but must have sufficient coat to create a distinct different in the expression and outlined of the finished trim. Time allotted is: 1 1/2 hrs. -for clipped & scissored Miniature Schnauzers. 2 hrs. 2 hrs -for handstripped Schnauzers -for clipped & scissored Standard & Giant Schnauzers 2 1/2 hrs. -for handstripped Standard & Giant Schnauzers 3. Hanvey U.S. Clipper s Only The U.S. Clipper Only competition is open to all individuals. Eligibility of dogs and their coat length: All long-coated purebred (i.e.,poodles, Bichons, Kerry Blues, Wheatens, Collies, Portuguese Water Dogs, Cockers, Afghans, Lhasa, Shih Tzu, Spaniels etc.) and mixed breed dogs are permitted. All dogs must have sufficient coat (approximately six weeks) so that the finished trim will make a distinct difference in the outline and expression of the breed. Short-coated breeds are ineligible for this class. Equipment eligibility: All corded and cordless clippers and their blades and/or snap-on/detach able combs. Scisoring will ONLY be permitted for touch up during the last 15 minutes of the class. Due to power constraints, NO clipper vacuuming systems will be permitted. Time Allotted is: 1 1/4 hrs. -for dogs 17 and under 1 1/2 hrs. -for dogs over 17...plus an additional fifteen (15) minutes will be allowed at the end of the class to scissor finish the trim.. 5
Contestant Perks Contestants entering three (3) or more grooming classes will be allowed one free admittance for an assistant, and may have their door prize registration form validated in its entirety by the ring steward. The free registration for the styling assistant includes admittance to all events for all three days of the U.S. Pet Pro Classic exclusive of meal functions and salon owners registration package. Meal functions (the Classic Halloween Party & Awards Luncheon) for your assistant may be purchased separately. See the registraton form for prices. Bathing/Prep Facility Schedule Pet Love International has generously donated the use of their vans as a bathing facility to be used by U.S. Pet Pro Classic competitors. The mobile Pet Styling Vans are equipped with a tub, warm water and a styling table. A prep room will be set-up in the hotel so that Classic competitors can dry and prepare their contest dogs. However, competitors must supply their own tables, dryers, products, and styling equipment when utilizing the mobile vans or Classic Prep facilities. Each competitor must clean up after themselves. Negligence could result in fines for damages, eviction from the show and barring from future events. Bathing/Prep facilities are available on a first come, first served basis. Due to hotel restrictions, no bathing, dyeing, or drying of dogs may be performed in any guest rooms. Mobile Vans for Bathing and Prep Facility will be open... Friday, Oct. 1 1:00pm - 11:00pm Saturday/ Sunday, Oct 2-3 5:00am - 11:00pm Monday, Oct. 4 5:00am - 10:00am Pet Occupancy & Holding Facility Contestants may house their dogs in their rooms during the show. However, the hotel is limiting pet occupancy to a maximum of four dogs per room. Only dogs used for competition or show demonstrations will be permitted entry on the show/hotel grounds. The U.S. Pet Pro Classic and Hotel management reserve the right to enter guest rooms and remove dogs that are being destructive or causing any type of disturbance. Dogs must be kept under control and supervised at all times. Hotel staff will be monitoring rooms with dogs for violations. One crate per dog is required. For contestants checking out on Monday, Oct 4th, a holding facility for dogs will be available for use from 10:00am - 5:00pm on Monday, Oct 4th. Dogs placed in the holding facility on Monday are the contestant s responsibility and should be properly exercised, fed, watered and safely crated. Negligence could result in eviction from the show and barring from future events. Pet Deposit A $25.00 non-refundable deposit for all rooms housing dogs will be charged by the hotel. Any damages caused to rooms, hotel or Classic property will be charged to the offending party. Contestant Liability Each contestant will be held financially liable for any damages caused by themselves, their assistant(s), or their dog(s). Dogs should be properly exercised, fed, watered, and safely crated when not being used. Negligence could result in fines for damages, eviction from the show and barring from participation in future events. GroomTeam will be notified of any and all violiations. The show management reserves the right to enter and inspect rooms should negligence be suspected or reported. REGISTER EARLY OR YOU MAY BE DISAPPOINTED! Registrations will be accepted until a maximum capacity of 35 per class is reached or until midnight September 17, 2004. Please note that some Special Classes may have lower maximum entries. See special class rules. For contest entry confirmation call: (972) 414-9715. Confirmations are mailed to all qualified registrants. Entries received after classes have reached their capacity or after the entry deadline will be returned with all fees or upon request registration and fees may be transferred to a show registration. 6
Classic 2004 Contest Registration Form (see page 4 for refund policy) Shop Address City Shop Home St/Zip Phone ( ) E-Mail Also register the following Stylist s Assistant: Party/Luncheon @ $50 Yes No Seminar Charge for 1 Stylist s assistant if you are registering in 3 or more classes. Party and Awards Luncheon excluded. (Limited to 1) $50 for Party/Award Luncheon ticket. No Also register the following Doggie Companions @ $10per person, per day or $25 pp for 3 days: Doggie Companions are individuals that have supplied you a dog and wish to watch you and their dog during the competition. Fee allows entry only for contest viewing and the trade show. It does not include registration for any other activities at the show. We welcome their participation but if they would like to be a full attendee at the show, they must submit a Classic registration form and applicable fees. Contest Registration Entries Close: Midnight, Friday, September 17, 2004 Entry Fee: $159.95 (no discounts) As many classes as you wish to enter...includes Party and Awards Luncheon Enter me as follows: State Division: Novice Intermediate or Open Non-Sporting over 17 : breed Non-Sporting 17 under: breed Sporting: breed Terrier: breed Potpourri:breed Creative :Design name Schnauzer Class: Miniature Standard Giant Creative Challenge: Design name For Clippers Only: breed Payment by: Cash Cashier s Check Credit Card Money order Card # Expires Total $ Signature Make money order/cashier s check payable and mail to: U.S. Pet Pro Classic 18710 Kelly Blvd., Dallas, TX 75287-3305 Ph: (972) 414-9715...or (972) 306-3612 fax...register on line: PetStylist.com