2023 GCA Central Specialty – Greyhound Club Of America

[cs_content _p=’5961′][cs_element_section _id=”1″ ][cs_element_layout_row _id=”2″ ][cs_element_layout_column _id=”3″ ][cs_element_button _id=”4″ ][cs_content_seo]Deadlines\n\n[/cs_content_seo][/cs_element_layout_column][cs_element_layout_column _id=”5″ ][cs_element_button _id=”6″ ][cs_content_seo]Show Info\n\n[/cs_content_seo][/cs_element_layout_column][cs_element_layout_column _id=”7″ ][cs_element_button _id=”8″ ][cs_content_seo]Trophy Info\n\n[/cs_content_seo][/cs_element_layout_column][cs_element_layout_column _id=”9″ ][cs_element_button _id=”10″ ][cs_content_seo]Activities\n\n[/cs_content_seo][/cs_element_layout_column][/cs_element_layout_row][/cs_element_section][cs_element_section _id=”11″ ][cs_element_layout_row _id=”12″ ][cs_element_layout_column _id=”13″ ][cs_element_text _id=”14″ ][cs_content_seo]2023 GCA CENTRAL SPECIALTY\n\n[/cs_content_seo][cs_element_text _id=”15″ ][cs_content_seo]3/16/2023 – 3/19/2023

Kentucky Exposition Center
West Wing, West Hall & The Pavilion
937 Phillips Lane / Louisville, KY
Click here for the Kentuckiana Cluster website\n\n[/cs_content_seo][cs_element_text _id=”16″ ][cs_content_seo]4 days — 4+ shows — 1 site
Conformation, junior handling, National Owner Handler, 4-6 month Puppy Shows, Dock Diving, Matches, health clinics, and more!\n\n[/cs_content_seo][/cs_element_layout_column][/cs_element_layout_row][/cs_element_section][cs_element_section _id=”17″ ][cs_element_layout_row _id=”18″ ][cs_element_layout_column _id=”19″ ][cs_element_line _id=”20″ ][/cs_element_layout_column][/cs_element_layout_row][/cs_element_section][cs_element_section _id=”21″ ][cs_element_layout_row _id=”22″ ][cs_element_layout_column _id=”23″ ][cs_element_text _id=”24″ ][cs_content_seo]— WHAT’S NEW —
Judging program added
Premium list added
Information about activities added\n\n[/cs_content_seo][/cs_element_layout_column][/cs_element_layout_row][/cs_element_section][cs_element_section _id=”25″ ][cs_element_layout_row _id=”26″ ][cs_element_layout_column _id=”27″ ][cs_element_line _id=”28″ ][/cs_element_layout_column][/cs_element_layout_row][/cs_element_section][cs_element_section _id=”29″ ][cs_element_layout_row _id=”30″ ][cs_element_layout_column _id=”31″ ][cs_element_text _id=”32″ ][cs_content_seo]— DEADLINES —
\n\n[/cs_content_seo][/cs_element_layout_column][/cs_element_layout_row][cs_element_layout_row _id=”33″ ][cs_element_layout_column _id=”34″ ][cs_element_text _id=”35″ ][cs_content_seo]3/1/2023 — Closing date for conformation shows & many other activities (check premium list)\n\n[/cs_content_seo][cs_element_countdown _id=”36″ ][/cs_element_layout_column][cs_element_layout_column _id=”37″ ][cs_element_text _id=”38″ ][cs_content_seo]9/1/2020 — Deadline to receive special nightly rate at host hotel
\n\n[/cs_content_seo][cs_element_countdown _id=”39″ ][/cs_element_layout_column][/cs_element_layout_row][/cs_element_section][cs_element_section _id=”40″ ][cs_element_layout_row _id=”41″ ][cs_element_layout_column _id=”42″ ][cs_element_line _id=”43″ ][/cs_element_layout_column][/cs_element_layout_row][/cs_element_section][cs_element_section _id=”44″ ][cs_element_layout_row _id=”45″ ][cs_element_layout_column _id=”46″ ][cs_element_text _id=”47″ ][cs_content_seo]2023 GCA Central Specialty
Saturday, March 18th 2023
(Classes at the Evansville Kennel Club show are designated as the Specialty)
Judges
Conformation – Bryan Martin (Oregon)
Sweepstakes – Claire Newcombe
Junior Showmanship – Mrs. Coady-Kabel
Hound Group – Bonnie Linnell Clarke
Owner-Handled Hound Group – John Constantine-Amodei
Best in Show – Harry H. (Butch) Schulman
Owner-Handled Best in Show – Adam Stafford King
Click here for the premium list
Click here for the judging program
Show Superintendent: MB-F\n\n[/cs_content_seo][/cs_element_layout_column][cs_element_layout_column _id=”48″ ][cs_element_text _id=”49″ ][cs_content_seo]Specialty show starts in approximately\n\n[/cs_content_seo][cs_element_countdown _id=”50″ ][/cs_element_layout_column][/cs_element_layout_row][/cs_element_section][cs_element_section _id=”51″ ][cs_element_layout_row _id=”52″ ][cs_element_layout_column _id=”53″ ][cs_element_line _id=”54″ ][/cs_element_layout_column][/cs_element_layout_row][/cs_element_section][cs_element_section _id=”55″ ][cs_element_layout_row _id=”56″ ][cs_element_layout_column _id=”57″ ][cs_element_text _id=”58″ ][cs_content_seo]Trophies

We are accepting trophy donations at 4 levels. Everyone who donates will be listed in the catalog.
If you would like to sponsor and pay through PayPal, click the appropriate button below.\n\n[/cs_content_seo][/cs_element_layout_column][/cs_element_layout_row][cs_element_layout_row _id=”59″ ][cs_element_layout_column _id=”60″ ][cs_element_text _id=”61″ ][cs_content_seo]Inscription in catalog

\n\n[/cs_content_seo][/cs_element_layout_column][cs_element_layout_column _id=”62″ ][cs_element_text _id=”63″ ][cs_content_seo]Inscription in catalog

\n\n[/cs_content_seo][/cs_element_layout_column][cs_element_layout_column _id=”64″ ][cs_element_text _id=”65″ ][cs_content_seo]Inscription in catalog

\n\n[/cs_content_seo][/cs_element_layout_column][cs_element_layout_column _id=”66″ ][cs_element_text _id=”67″ ][cs_content_seo]Inscription in catalog

\n\n[/cs_content_seo][/cs_element_layout_column][/cs_element_layout_row][cs_element_layout_row _id=”68″ ][cs_element_layout_column _id=”69″ ][cs_element_text _id=”70″ ][cs_content_seo]Or, checks may be made out to Greyhound Club of America with “2023 Central Specialty Trophies” in the note and mailed to Joan L Malak, GCA Treasuruer / 5602 Bacon Road / Petersburg, MI 49270

PayPal invoices for different amounts can also be requested from Joan at majikees@cass.net
We hope you will all consider donating to this event and thank you in advance for your generosity.\n\n[/cs_content_seo][/cs_element_layout_column][/cs_element_layout_row][/cs_element_section][cs_element_section _id=”71″ ][cs_element_layout_row _id=”72″ ][cs_element_layout_column _id=”73″ ][cs_element_line _id=”74″ ][/cs_element_layout_column][/cs_element_layout_row][/cs_element_section][cs_element_section _id=”75″ ][cs_element_layout_row _id=”76″ ][cs_element_layout_column _id=”77″ ][cs_element_text _id=”78″ ][cs_content_seo]Activities\n\n[/cs_content_seo][/cs_element_layout_column][/cs_element_layout_row][cs_element_layout_row _id=”79″ ][cs_element_layout_column _id=”80″ ][cs_element_text _id=”81″ ][cs_content_seo]AKC Conformation \ Obedience \ Rally
Mid-Kentucky Kennel Club — Thursday, 3/16
Louisville Kennel Club — Friday, 3/17
Evansville Kennel Club — Saturday, 3/18
Greater Louisville Training Club — Saturday, 3/18
Louisville Kennel Club — Sunday, 3/19
GCA Central Specialty will be the classes at the Evansville Kennel Club show on Saturday (Sweepstakes and Veteran Sweepstakes also offered)

Click here for the premium list for all shows\n\n[/cs_content_seo][/cs_element_layout_column][cs_element_layout_column _id=”82″ ][cs_element_text _id=”83″ ][cs_content_seo]Owner-Handled Series
Offered all four days!
Remember to check the box near the bottom of the entry form.\n\n[/cs_content_seo][cs_element_text _id=”84″ ][cs_content_seo]4 & Under 6 Months Puppy Competition
Thursday, 3/16, and Friday, 3/17 only\n\n[/cs_content_seo][cs_element_text _id=”85″ ][cs_content_seo]AKC Sanctioned Matches
Wednesday, 3/15, at 4:00 PM
‘B’ Conformation Match
OB & Rally Matches\n\n[/cs_content_seo][/cs_element_layout_column][cs_element_layout_column _id=”86″ ][cs_element_text _id=”87″ ][cs_content_seo]Health Clinics

Cardiac Clinic
Auscultations & Echocardiograms
March 16-18, 2023
Check premium list for times and contact info
OFA Eye Clinic
Friday, 3/17, & Saturday, 3/18
8 AM to 4 PM
No pre-registration necessary\n\n[/cs_content_seo][/cs_element_layout_column][cs_element_layout_column _id=”88″ ][cs_element_text _id=”89″ ][cs_content_seo]Education
GCA Greyhounds for Junior Handling Seminar
Friday, 3/17
ADSJ Advanced Judges Institute
March 16-19, 2023\n\n[/cs_content_seo][/cs_element_layout_column][cs_element_layout_column _id=”90″ ][cs_element_text _id=”91″ ][cs_content_seo]FastCAT
5 days of FastCAT!
March 15 – 19, 2023
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4 days – 7 trials
March 16-19, 2023
Entries open 2/1/2023
Entries close 3/1/2023
Click here for more information\n\n[/cs_content_seo][/cs_element_layout_column][cs_element_layout_column _id=”93″ ][cs_element_text _id=”94″ ][cs_content_seo]Dock Diving
Qualifier for Regional Championships
March 16-19, 2023
Want to try it out?
Try-its will be allowed as space and time permit. Try-its cost $10 for two tickets and each dog will be given 3 minutes on the dock.
Click here for more information\n\n[/cs_content_seo][/cs_element_layout_column][cs_element_layout_column _id=”95″ ][cs_element_text _id=”96″ ][cs_content_seo]CGC & Trick Dog
When: Thursday, 3/16, and Friday, 3/17 only
9 AM to 12 Noon & 1 PM to 3 PM
Where: Newmarket Hall, Kentucky Expo Center
Prepaid entries will be given priority when they arrive for testing.
Day of event entries will be accepted if time allows.\n\n[/cs_content_seo][/cs_element_layout_column][cs_element_layout_column _id=”97″ ][cs_element_text _id=”98″ ][cs_content_seo]AKC Pee Wee Class
Saturday, 3/18
This is for young exhibitors 5 years old & under 9
Check premium list for more information
Entries limited to 12 Participants\n\n[/cs_content_seo][/cs_element_layout_column][cs_element_layout_column _id=”99″ ][cs_element_text _id=”100″ ][cs_content_seo]Itty Bitty Plush Dog Class
Saturday, March 18, 2023
This is for all new dog show exhibitors 5 years of age and under. Please feel free to bring your own special PLUSH dog and leash or the Cluster will have PLUSH dogs available at ringside ready for a youngster to show off their handling ability.
For more information contact: Betsy Reiter (breiter502@msn.co), Juniors Chairperson Kentuckiana Cluster
Entries Limited to 15 Participants\n\n[/cs_content_seo][/cs_element_layout_column][/cs_element_layout_row][/cs_element_section][cs_element_section _id=”101″ ][cs_element_layout_row _id=”102″ ][cs_element_layout_column _id=”103″ ][cs_element_line _id=”104″ ][/cs_element_layout_column][/cs_element_layout_row][/cs_element_section][cs_element_section _id=”105″ ][cs_element_layout_row _id=”106″ ][cs_element_layout_column _id=”107″ ][cs_element_text _id=”108″ ][cs_content_seo]Hotel Information
Host Hotel: Budget Lodging (636-629-1000)
866 S. Outer Rd. / St. Clair, MO
20 minutes from the show site!
— Fenced in grass area for the hounds!
— All outdoor entrances to rooms
— Outside swimming pool
— $99.44/night (2 double beds)
— $109.44/night (1 king bed)

In order to receive the special nightly rate, reservations must be made prior to September 1st and mention Greyhounds
A $25 PER NIGHT PET FEE WILL BE WAIVED ONLY IF YOU BOOK DIRECTLY WITH THE HOTEL\n\n[/cs_content_seo][/cs_element_layout_column][cs_element_layout_column _id=”109″ ][cs_element_text _id=”110″ ][cs_content_seo]RV Parking Information
Click here for RV parking information\n\n[/cs_content_seo][cs_element_text _id=”111″ ][cs_content_seo]Reserved Grooming
Click here for information about reserved grooming\n\n[/cs_content_seo][cs_element_text _id=”112″ ][cs_content_seo]GCA 2020 Central Special Facebook page
Click here for the Facebook page\n\n[/cs_content_seo][/cs_element_layout_column][/cs_element_layout_row][/cs_element_section][/cs_content]