2023 GCA National/Western Specialty

9/7/2023 - 9/8/2023

Thursday, 9/7/2023 -- Lure coursing and Top 10 Event
Friday, 9/8/2023 -- Futurity, conformation, obedience, & rally

Conformation judge: Knut Blutecher (Norway)
Sweepstakes judge: Lesley Anne Potts

Additional shows that weekend are the Evergreen Kennel Club all-breed shows on 9/9/2023 thru 9/11/2023

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--- WHAT'S NEW ---

Specialty schedule and host hotel information added


--- DEADLINES ---

8/26/2020 -- Closing date for conformation shows
Showtime!

9/1/2020 -- Deadline to receive special nightly rate at host hotel

Showtime!

Logo wear for the 2021 Central/National Specialty can now be ordered

Orders to be shipped close Monday, 10/4/2021, at 9 PM EDT

Click here to order

Specialty logo to be printed on all items at center chest

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2021 GCA National/Central Specialty
Friday, September 17th 2021
In conjunction with the Gateway Hound Club group show
Entries close Wednesday, 9/1/2021 at noon Central Time

Conformation judge: Pat Trotter
Sweepstakes judge: Mary Trubek

Show Superintendent:  Foy Trent Dog Shows
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Greyhound counts: 6-14-10-14

Greyhound Specialty Lure Coursing
Herding Field at Purina Farms

AKC Trial - Friday, 9/17/2021
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ASFA Trial - Saturday, 9/18/2021
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 AKC & ASFA lure coursing early entries close on 9/8/2021 at 8 PM EDT
Day of trial entries available

Plus two GCA supported entries!

Three Rivers Kennel Club - Saturday, 9/18/2021
Entries close Wednesday, 9/1/2021 at noon Central Time

Judges:

  • Breed judge - Ms. Amy Sorbie
  • Hound group judge - Mrs. JoAnne Buehler
  • BIS judge - Dr. Eric Liebes
  • NOHS Hound judge - Mr. Desmond Murphy
  • HOHS BIS judge - Ms. Amy Sorbie

Show Superintendent:  Foy Trent Dog Shows
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Greyhound counts: 6-12-8-14

Three Rivers Kennel Club - Sunday, 9/19/2021
Entries close Wednesday, 9/1/2021 at noon Central Time

Judges:

  • Breed judge - Mrs. JoAnne Buehler
  • Hound group judge - Ms. Amy Sorbie
  • BIS judge - Mrs. Patricia Trotter
  • NOHS Hound judge - Dr. Eric Liebes
  • HOHS BIS judge - Mrs. JoAnne Buehler

Show Superintendent:  Foy Trent Dog Shows
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Greyhound counts: 4-11-6-9


Top 10 Event

The GCA approved the First Top 10 competition which will make this National really special. The competition includes the top 10 from Breed, All Breed and National Handler Series on September 7, 2023 outdoors, on grass in the late afternoon.

To make this inaugural event truly special we need additional financial support for the catalog, rosettes, hospitality, etc. Please help make this event memorial for both the competitors and spectators.

All donations will be mentioned in the Top 10 catalog.

Carol Curlee, Show Chair and Top 10 Coordinator

Donate Online

After clicking 'Pay Now',
complete the amount you wish to donate on the next page in 'Price per item'.
Then sign into PayPal or choose Don't have a PayPal Account? to pay by credit or debit card.

Donate by check

Or, checks may be made out to Greyhound Club of America with "2023 Top 10 donation" in the note and mailed to Joan L Malak, GCA Treasurer / 5602 Bacon Road / Petersburg, MI  49270

We hope you will all consider donating to this event and thank you in advance for your generosity.

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Or, checks may be made out to Greyhound Club of America with "2021 Central Specialty Trophies" in the note and mailed to Joan L Malak, GCA Treasurer / 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.


Tentative Schedule

Thursday, 9/7/2023

Top 10 Event (Results announced at banquet on Friday)

Friday, 9/8/2023

Futurity

Sweepstakes and Veteran Sweepstakes

Conformation (including best puppy, best BBX, best stud dog, best brood bitch)

Rally/Obedience

Catered lunch provided by Scott Thomson & Bruce Clark)

Banquet at Kenny's Steak House

Saturday, 9/9/2023

Evergreen Kennel Club All-Breed Show

Sunday, 9/10/2023

Specialty Lure Coursing

Evergreen Kennel Club All-Breed Show

Monday, 9/11/2023

Evergreen Kennel Club All-Breed Show

National Specialty Banquet
When: Friday, 9/17/2021, at 5:30 PM
Where: The Checkerboard Cafe (inside Purina Event Center)
Cost: $35 per person

Beautifully presented buffet style by the chefs at Purina Farms, includes salad, beef or chicken, pasta, vegetable, dessert, coffee and iced tea

Please email show chair for special meal needs: hallidaycarol@gmail.com

Educational Presentation
When: Friday, 9/17/2021, at 6:30 PM
Where: The Checkerboard Cafe (inside Purina Event Center)
Speaker: Dr. James E. Radcliffe, DVM
Topic: Physical Therapy & Rehab After Injury in Sighthounds

Dr. Radcliffe is well recognized as the foremost veterinarian expert in the care of  greyhounds in the country today.

There will be an opportunity for questions and answers following the presentation.

Please Plan to Join us!!

NATIONAL SPECIALTY BANQUET
and
EDUCATIONAL PRESENTATION BY DR. JAMES RADCLIFFE

LIMITED NUMBER OF SEATS AVAILABLE!
MAKE YOUR RESERVATIONS NOW

Banquet reservations -- $35 each


Banquet + Educational presentation -- $45 each


Educational presentation only -- $20 each

NATIONAL SPECIALTY BANQUET
and
EDUCATIONAL PRESENTATION BY DR. JAMES RADCLIFFE

LIMITED NUMBER OF SEATS AVAILABLE!
MAKE YOUR RESERVATIONS NOW

Banquet reservations -- $35 each


Banquet + Educational presentation -- $45 each


--- HOST HOTEL ---

Doubletree Hotel at Lincoln Park
919 7th Street / Greeley, CO

Booking Code for block rooms:  GCA
Click here to book online

Price:  $159/night plus $75 one-time pet fee

There is lots of grass on the property along with a restaurant, free bikes, a fitness center and bar. Among the facilities at this property are a 24-hour front desk and room service, along with free WiFi throughout the property. Guests can have a drink at the snack bar. All rooms in the hotel are equipped with a flat-screen TV. Guests at Doubletree By Hilton Greeley At Lincoln Park can enjoy a buffet or à la carte breakfast.

RV Parking Reservations

RV reservations are only accepted for those entered (or those who have dogs/cats entered) in an event that has contracted space which includes the overnight camping lots. Upon request, participants must be prepared to show proof of event entry upon arrival at Purina Farms.

RV reservations must start no earlier than 9/12/2021 and must end by 9/20/ 2021. Please email this request form to rvparking@purina.nestle.com by 8/29/2021. All requests must be RECEIVED by 8/29/2021 in order to be considered. There is a nightly charge of $40 in the Full-Service Purina Event Center Lot  and $25 in the Electric Only Main Show Field RV Lot. Reservations need to be paid in full within 2 days of receiving a confirmation email. Full payment by credit card must be received before the space can be confirmed and finalized. Credit cards only.

Once the RV Reservation Request Form is sent in, an RV Specialist will get back to the requestor via email within 3-5 business days to let them know if we are able to accommodate their request. 

You will receive a call from Purina Farms - 314-982-5220 or 314-982-5217 – within 5 business days to collect payment. You will then have 2 days (48 hours) from our initial contact to respond and issue payment. If we are unable to collect payment within the 48 hours, then the request will be voided and the space will be released. You will receive a reminder email immediately after our initial contact by phone if we are unable to reach you. The 48 hours will be determined based on the date of the sent email. Spaces are not confirmed until payment is received. At that time, you will receive a confirmation email that must be presented to Purina Farms security upon arriving on property. 

Spaces are non-refundable if not cancelled more than 3 days out from the first date of the reservation. They are also non-transferable.

Check-in time is 3 PM on the arrival date and check-out time is 12 PM on the departure date. If you need additional time beyond 12 PM you will need to rent another night to ensure availability for your space.

Please note that after 12 PM, all RVs that do not have a reservation for the next day will be contacted and requested to please move their RV immediately to day parking or a holding lot if available.  At 3 PM, if RVs are still in place without a reservation, Purina Farms will issue a charge, per RV in violation, to the hosting Club.

Contact the RV Specialist at rvparking@purina.nestle.com or (866) 979-2488 with any questions about overnight camping in the Purina Farms RV lots.

Please check the overall guidelines  as well as the general guest rules.   Also, you may view the Purina Farms map featuring the locations of the 2 RV lots on property.

RESERVED GROOMING -- LIMITED SPACES AVAILABLE
Reserved grooming is being coordinated by Three Rivers Kennel Club of Missouri

Due to Covid-19, Purina is following state and AKC social distancing & safety guidelines, which may be limiting the number of grooming spaces allowed. Covid restrictions will be updated as we get closer to the date of our show. Please look on Three Rivers Kennel Club of  Missouri's Facebook page and in the premium.

NOTE:  An updated grooming form as of 7/20/2021 is now available which asks if exhibitors are rooming/traveling together or if they need a buffer i.e. social distance space.

From Three Rivers Kennel Club of Missouri:

  • At this time, we do not know the number of indoor grooming spaces or if there will be outdoor grooming spaces.  Grooming spaces will be assigned in the order in which they are received.
  • At this time, we do not know if we have to limit reservations to two (2) spots per person.
  • Once all spots are full, it will be posted on our website & Facebook pages. If request is received after spots are full, an email will be sent to you. Please print email clearly.
  • There will be no ringside crating.
  • No access to reserved grooming until 3pm Thursday, Sept. 16th
  • No refunds after September 1st.
  • All reservations must be in writing on this form.
  • No Soft-sided crates; No Exercise pens permitted
  • Confirmation of space- E-mails will NOT be sent out. Spaces will be posted all over the building!
  • Fee is $25.00 for one 5 X 10 space for the entire event with electric from Thursday, September 16th @ 3:00 p.m. thru Sunday, September 19th, one hour after Best in Show. 

CLICK HERE FOR UPDATED RESERVED GROOMING SPACE RESERVATION FORM

  1. Fill out the reservation form
  2. Make your check or money orders payable to Three Rivers Kennel Club of MO
  3. Mail the check and form to:
    Terri Deiters, 3RKC Grooming Chair
    6275 Kinsey Place
    Saint Louis, MO 63109

Call (314-578-2956 - cell) or email terriandmarty21@att.net for more information

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