2024 GCA Western Specialty
This specialty is dedicated to the memory of Patricia Gail Burnham (Suntiger Greyhounds)
8/15/2024 - 8/18/2024 at Island Grove Regional Park in Greeley, CO
Thursday, 8/15/2024 -- Obedience and Rally
Friday, 8/16/2024 -- Sweepstakes, conformation, National Owner Handled
Sunday, 8/18/2024 -- Lure Coursing
Conformation: Barbara Pepper
Sweepstakes judge: Donna Lynch
Junior showmanship judge: Barbara Pepper
Obedience judge: Linda Scanlon
Rally judge: Linda Scanlon
Superintendent: Onofrio Dog Shows
Click here for the premium list
Click here for the judging schedule (Obedience rally info on page 18; concurrent GCA specialty info on page 20)
--- WHAT'S NEW ---
GCA Western Specialty OFA Thyroid Deal! - click here for more information
Host hotel asked that reservations be confirmed - see note with host hotel info
Lure coursing premium list added
Information about GCA's general membership meeting added
Information about ringside mentoring added
Information about host hotel added
Premium lists added for Specialty and cluster shows
Lure coursing information added
GCA General Membership Meeting
When: Saturday, 8/17/2024, 20 minutes after Greyhound judging
Where: Karen Dayberry's RV (see below for more information)
Karen's RV (Jayco Greyhawk Class C) is in site B-1, just south of the Bunkhouse on the corner
Bring your own chair
Snacks and drinks provided
Contributions of additional snacks and drinks welcome!
2024 GCA National/Western Specialty Trophy Donations
We are accepting trophy donations at 4 levels. Everyone who donates will be mentioned in the catalog.
If you would like to help sponsor trophies and pay through PayPal, click the appropriate button below.
PayPal invoices for different amounts can also be requested from Joan Malak
If you have question about trophies, contact Carol Curlee or Karen Dayberry
We hope you will all consider donating to this event and thank you in advance for your generosity.
Specialty Lure Coursing -- two tests and one trial
When: Sunday, 8/18/2024
Where: 160 Rosetta Lane / Cheyenne, WY (1 hour from the show site)
Judges: Darci Kunard (trial and JC test), Heather Minnich (JC/QC)
Lure operator: Tom Golcher
Early entries close: 8/13/2024 at 6 PM MDT
Gate entries close: 8/18/2024 at 6:30 AM MDT at the Trial Secretary's desk
Note: Directions from show site to trial are on the premium list
Emailed entries with PayPal payment strongly encouraged!
Plus two hound group shows and three all-breed shows!
Rocky Mountain Hound Group Association Group show (supported entry)
Thursday, 8/15/2024
Judges:
- Sweepstakes judge - Tracey Luty
- Breed judge - Robert Schwalbe
- Junior showmanship judge - Robert Schwalbe
- Group judge - Robert Schwalbe
- NOHS group judge - Janet Schwalbe
Rocky Mountain Hound Association Group show (supported entry)
Friday, 8/16/2024
(GCA Specialty is concurrent)
Judges:
- Breed judge - Claudia Miller
- Junior showmanship judge - Janet Schwalbe
- Group judge - Janet Schwalbe
- NOHS group judge - Claudia Miller
Greeley Kennel Club
Saturday, 8/17/2024
Judges:
- Breed judge - Gloria Kerr
- Junior showmanship judge - Cathy Dugan
- Hound group judge - Gloria Kerr
- NOHS hound group judge - Shelley Hennessy
- BIS judge - Joe Walton
- NOHS BIS judge - Robert Vandiver
Greeley Kennel Club
Sunday, 8/18/2024
Judges:
- Breed judge - Lori Nelson
- Junior showmanship judge - Gloria Kerr
- Hound group judge - Barbara Pepper
- NOHS hound group judge - Robert Vandiver
- BIS judge - Debbie Campbell-Freeman
- NOHS BIS judge - Christine Erickson
Greeley Kennel Club
Monday, 8/19/2024
Judges:
- Breed judge - Christine Erickson
- Junior showmanship judge - Shelley Hennessy
- Hound group judge - Christine Erickson
- NOHS hound group judge - Barbara Pepper
- BIS judge - Gloria Kerr
- NOHS BIS judge - Nancy Liebes
Superintendent: Onofrio Dog Shows
Health Clinics
Eyes and Hearts
Day: Saturday, 8/17/2024
Sponsored by Rocky Mountain Hound Association
Thyroid Testing
GCA Western Specialty OFA Thyroid Deal!
Location: One of the classrooms just off the main show building to the west. There will be a sign outside the door.
Dr. Greg Burns has agreed to give greyhounds a discounted rate of $150 for OFA Thyroid testing at his Health clinic at the Greeley Kennel Club shows. AND!!!! the GCA BOD has voted that once those results are posted on OFA, owners can request & receive a $50 reimbursement from the GCA Treasurer! So plan on getting an OFA Thyroid test for your greyhound(s) while you're at the Western Specialty. This is a deal that's too good to pass up!
From Dr. Burns: "We can take Greyhounds on a walk-in basis on Saturday and Sunday from 10 AM to 3PM. We will be using Michigan State University laboratory and I will fill out all of their paperwork. Owners will just need to fill out the application for OFA certification and bring it with them."
Click here for the OFA application
Once your greyhound's information is posted on OFA's website, send a screenshot with the dog's information along with your name and mailing address to Joan Malak, GCA Treasurer (gca.treasurer@d-pcomm.net)
Education
Ringside mentoring
There will be ringside mentoring at the 2024 GCA Western Specialty and both Rocky Mountain Hound Association group shows
For more information contact Patti Clark
--- LOGO WEAR ---
--- HOST HOTEL ---
Country Inn and Suites
2501 W. 29th Street / Greeley, CO
- A block of 10 rooms has been reserved, all double queen size beds, at the rate of $129 plus tax. This rate is good for August 14-18, 2024; otherwise the rate is $195.95 per night
- There is a refundable damage deposit of $100
- There is also a non-refundable pet fee (maximum 2 dogs)
- $75 if staying for four nights
- Or $25 per night if staying less than four nights
- Call the hotel directly (970-304-0000) and say you are booking with the block of rooms for the Greyhound Club of America
BOOK BY JULY 31st TO GET THIS RATE
FROM THE HOST HOTEL ON 7/30/2023:
If you believe you have made a reservation with Country Inn and Suites, please contact Nani Lechuga either through email or phone to confirm first and last name and dates you will be staying. She will be ensuring that all reservations under the block have been made and have been done correctly. Due to issues that arose and system outages, she would like to ensure that everyone who believes they made a reservation does indeed have one.
Email: nanilechuga1@gmail.com
Telephone: 970-330-3404
--- BANQUET ---
McCarty's Restaurant at the Eaton Country Club
37661 County Road 39 / Eaton CO
(Approximately 12 minutes from the show site)
When: Friday, 8/16/2024
Starting with a chance to relax with friends on the patio at 6:00 PM (snacks and a cash bar)
- Then dinner at 6:45 PM (fajitas and all the fixings)
Banquet price: $32
Reservations must be made
Instructions for paying online:
- Enter name(s) for reservations
- Click on 'Pay Now'
- Enter the number of dinner reservations
RESERVED GROOMING and RV PARKING
is being coordinated by Greeley Kennel Club
Click here for more information
Reservations open 6/19/2024 at 8:00 AM MDT