2025 GCA Western Specialty

When: 5/14/2025
Where: Cache County Fairgrounds / 450 South 500 West / Logan, UT

Conformation judge (pending AKC confirmation) - Honey Anne Glendinning (Canada)

Superintendent: BaRay Event Services

Additional shows that weekend are the Mount Ogden Kennel Club all-breed shows on 5/15/2025 thru 5/18/2025

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--- DEADLINES ---
9/5/2023 at 6:00 PM MDT -- Pre-entries close for GCA Specialty Lure Coursing Tests and Trial

6/1/2023 -- Deadline for Top 10 Entries (Note: This is an invitation only event)

2025 GCA 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.

Inscription in catalog
Inscription in catalog
Inscription in catalog
Inscription in catalog

Or, checks may be made out to Greyhound Club of America with "2025 Western 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 Malak

If you have question about trophies, contact Sheryl Bartel

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



Specialty Lure Coursing

Date: Sunday, 9/10/2023
Time: 7:00 AM
Location: Zoiboyz Ranch / 2115 Curtis Road / Peyton CO
Pre-entries close: September 5, 2023 at 6:00 PM MDT

Notes:
 -- ZoiBoyz ranch in Peyton, Colorado is approximately 2.5 hours south of the show site in Greeley
 -- This will be a 'sunrise' trial with gate entries closing at 6:30 am and inspection and roll call following quickly after
 -- Lure coursing participants might want to stay in the Colorado Springs area Saturday night to be present for the early inspection and roll call
 -- The Sunday greyhound health clinics will be scheduled late enough to allow lure coursing participants to drive up after the trial and take part, and Evergreen Kennel Club will be requesting a late ring time for greyhounds

Click here for the premium list

Pre-entries are STRONGLY encouraged, and accepted via email when entries are paid via PayPal.
Pre-entries close Tuesday September 5th; after that the cost to enter doubles!
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Plus three all-breed shows!

Evergreen Kennel Club - Saturday, 9/9/2023

Judges:

  • Breed judge - Mrs. Paula Nykiel
  • Hound group judge - Mrs. Paula Nykiel
  • BIS judge - Mr. Dana Cline
  • NOHS Hound judge - Mrs. Connie Clark
  • HOHS BIS judge - Mrs. Polly Smith

Evergreen Kennel Club - Sunday, 9/10/2023

Judges:

  • Breed judge - Mr. Jamie Hubbard
  • Hound group judge - Mrs. Polly Smith
  • BIS judge - Mr. Jamie Hubbard
  • NOHS Hound judge - Mr. Geir Flyckt-Pedersen
  • HOHS BIS judge - Mr. Michael Faulkner

Evergreen Kennel Club - Monday, 9/11/2023

Judges:

  • Breed judge - Mr. Michael Faulkner
  • Hound group judge - Mrs. Sulie Greendale-Paveza
  • BIS judge - Mr. Geir Flyckt-Pedersen
  • NOHS Hound judge - Ms. Mary Lynne Elliott
  • HOHS BIS judge - Ronald Horn

Entries close 8/23/2022 at noon CDT

Superintendent: Onofrio Dog Shows
Click here for premium list


Health Clinics

CHIC Greyhound blood draw

Day: Sunday, 9/10/2023
Time: About 4:30 PM (after breed judging)
Place: Exhibition Building
Cost: FREE and shipping to OFA will be subsidized by the GCA

Prior to the specialty:

  1. Fill out the application at OFA and submit it in order to have bar code labels for the samples
  2. Send an email to Cindy Sisson  to get on the list for the blood draw
  3. Be sure to bring the bar code labels to the specialty so the samples can be mailed

Maximum of 30 dogs will have blood drawn -- act now!

Greyhound only OFA Eye Exams

Saturday, 9/9/2023, about 3:00 PM (after breed judging)
     or Sunday, 9/10/2023, about 4:30 PM (after breed judging)
Place: Exhibition Building
Cost: FREE to greyhounds contributing a DNA cheek swab to research

To reserve your spot in the Eye Clinic, please contact Michelle Ferneding (some walk-on spots may be available)

Both Saturday and Sunday slots are still available

Heart clinic

Day: Saturday, 9/9/2023
Place: Exhibition Building

This is being generously offered by the Rocky Mountain Hound Association and a preference is being given to all Greyhounds. Please email this completed form to Dan Heidel. Flyer is also in the Evergreen Kennel Club premium list. Don't wait as spots fill up quickly. Dan's extremely good at arranging appointments around show times.


Education

Ringside mentoring

Friday, September 8th, 2023

Saturday, September 9th, 2023

For more information contact Patti Clark

Greyhound Seminar with Hands On

Saturday, September 9th, 2023 to start after the completion of judging

Contact Patti Clark (willomoor@att.net) for more information


Schedule

Thursday, 9/7/2023

Top 10 Event at Ring 16 (same ring being used for the Specialty on Friday), starting time 4:30 PM. Drinks and snacks provided. (Results announced at banquet on Friday)

Reception catered by Greycott (Scott Thomson) and Shylo (Bruce Clark) following the Top 10 Event

Friday, 9/8/2023

Ringside mentoring

Futurity (judged by Barbara Hargreaves)

4 - 6 month old puppy competition

Sweepstakes and Veteran Sweepstakes

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

Rally/Obedience

Free catered lunch provided by Scott Thomson & Bobby Unger

Banquet at McCarty's Restaurant at the Eaton Country Club (37661 County Road 39 / Eaton CO)

Saturday, 9/9/2023

GCA Club meeting now tentatively scheduled for 10 AM Saturday in the grassy area south of the Buckle Club (bathroom complex across from the arena)

Ringside mentoring

Evergreen Kennel Club All-Breed Show

Greyhound seminar with hands-on after judging -- Contact  Patti Clark for more information

Heart clinic in the Exhibition building

Day 1 of the Greyhound only eye clinic will take place after breed judging at approximately 3 PM in the Exhibition building

Sunday, 9/10/2023

Specialty Lure Coursing

Evergreen Kennel Club All-Breed Show

CHIC Greyhound blood draw will take place at approximately 4:30 in the Exhibition building

Greyhound only eye clinic will take place after breed judging at approximately 4:30 in the Exhibition building

Monday, 9/11/2023

Evergreen Kennel Club All-Breed Show

--- LOGO WEAR ---

You asked, we figured it out!
Logo wear for this year's National is now available at Bonfire - they ship directly to you! Order today and show off your shirt (or hoodie, or sweatshirt, . . . ) at the Specialty!

--- 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.


--- BANQUET ---

McCarty's Restaurant at the Eaton Country Club
37661 County Road 39 / Eaton CO
(Approximately 12 minutes from the show site)

Price:  $40
Time: Cash bar available at 6:30 PM and dinner at 7:00 PM
Menu: Italian buffet

The banquet location was moved to accomodate the large number of people wanting to attend.

(If  you wish to cancel a reservation due to the change of venue/menu, contact Bruce Clark to request a refund.)

Also happening at the banquet:

  • Patti Clark will announce versatility awards and sportsmanship award
  • Thoughts and impressions from the judges
  • The winner of the Top 10 Event and the Peoples Choice Award.

First, email Bruce Clark with dinner reservation information.
Then, pay for your reservations.
Details below.

Email Bruce Clark with names for banquet reservations

(Don't forget to also pay via PayPal or by mailing a check!)

Banquet reservations -- Pay Online

Note: Once you click on 'Pay Now' you'll be able to choose the number of dinner reservations

Banquet reservations -- Mail check

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


RESERVED GROOMING / CRATING
Reserved grooming is being coordinated by Evergreen Kennel Club

Click here for form and payment information to reserve your spot

Carol Curlee arranged to have the grooming chair hold 10 spaces for GCA.
Be sure to list GCA on the PayPal payment and also on the form.


RV PARKING RESERVATIONS

RV parking is being coordinated by Evergreen Kennel Club

Click here for form and payment information to reserve your spot

Be sure to list GCA on the PayPal payment and also on the form to get as close as possible to the ring.