2022 GCA National/Eastern Specialty Weekend
10/14/2022 - 10/16/2022
Legions Stadium, 2149 Carolina Beach Rd., Wilmington, NC
Join us at our 2022 National Specialty and Specialty Lure Coursing along with a potluck, a beach walk, and a banquet!

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10/10/2022 at 6 PM AKC lure coursing tests and trial pre-entries close
Contact Cindy Sisson if you are planning to attend the Friday banquet
2022 GCA National/Eastern Specialty
Friday, October 14, 2022
Entries close: 6:00 PM, Wednesday, September 28, 2022
Conformation judge: Ian Bond
Sweepstakes judge: Robert Urban
Junior Showmanship: Patricia Clark
Ringside mentoring by Sue Cassem and Patti Clark
Judges' education by Patti Clark after the membership meeting (immediately after judging is completed)
Show Chair: Brenda Adams
Mail entries with fees payable to AMY MERO, Show Secretary (U.S. funds only)
Mrs. Amy Mero / 1181 Pleasant St. / Brockton, MA 02301
OR
Use Entries on Time
Call 800-992-8955, email entriesontime@gmail.com, or send a message on Facebook
Education
Friday, October 14, 2022
Ringside mentoring by Sue Cassem and Patti Clark
Judges' education by Patti Clark after the membership meeting (immediately after judging is completed)
Presentation on Canine Reproduction by Dr J Steven Swanner, DVM at the banquet
AKC Specialty Lure Coursing
Saturday, 10/15/2022, after breed judging
Judge: Carlee Davies
Entry closing dates:
- Pre-Entries close at 6:00 pm on Monday, October 10, 2022
at the Field Trial Secretary’s address. - Gate Entries close at 11:00 am at the Field Trial Secretary’s desk.


2022 National Specialty T-shirts now available for preorder!
Available in S, M, L XL, 2XL and 3XL
$15 each, available for pickup at the show
Please send orders to Cyndi Swanson
Catalog Ads
Send your catalog ad to Cyndi Swanson
Don't miss the Friday evening dinner!
Where: Hieronymus Seafood Restaurant & Oyster Bar / 5035 Market St, Wilmington, NC
When: Arrive around 6:30 PM
What: Order off the menu -- choose what to eat!
Plus:
Dr Steven Swanner presenting "A brief tour of the canine female reproductive cycle" at 7 PM
Judges comments
Silent Auction (really cool items)
IMPORTANT REMINDER
Please advise Cyndi if you plan to attend (Hwindhounds@gmail.com)
Plus two additional all-breed shows!
Hanover Kennel Club - Saturday, 10/15/2022
Entries close: Noon, Wednesday, September 28, 2022
Judges:
- Breed judge - Frederick Vogel
- Hound group judge - Christine Calcinari
- BIS judge - Frederick Vogel
- NOHS Hound judge - David Kirkland
- HOHS BIS judge - Christine Calcinari
Show Superintendent: MB-F
Hanover Kennel Club - Sunday, 10/16/2022
Entries close: Noon, Wednesday, September 28, 2022
Judges:
- Breed judge - Christine Calcinari
- Hound group judge - Frederick Vogel
- BIS judge - Sherry Webster
- NOHS Hound judge - Robert Gifford
- HOHS BIS judge - Stephanie Hedgepath
Show Superintendent: MB-F
Schedule
Subject to change
National Specialty
GCA potluck lunch (after classes and before BOB)
Membership meeting immediately after judging is completed
Judges' education by Patti Clark after the membership meeting
Beach walk after Judges' Ed, weather permitting
Friday evening banquet at Hieronymus along with a presentation on Canine Reproduction by Dr J Steven Swanner, DVM
Hanover Kennel Club all breed show
GCA Specialty Lure Coursing in Burgaw, NC after breed judging