2026 GCA Central Specialty

[cs_content _p=’7960′][cs_element_section _id=”1″ ][cs_element_layout_row _id=”2″ ][cs_element_layout_column _id=”3″ ][cs_element_headline _id=”4″ ][cs_content_seo]2026 GCA Central Specialty\n\n[/cs_content_seo][cs_element_text _id=”5″ ][cs_content_seo]Two GCA Specialties both with chances of majors from reserve
Specialty lure coursing test and trial
Triple Crown Event
Top Ten Event
Two all-breed shows
Fast CAT with expanded 100 yard runout
\n\n[/cs_content_seo][/cs_element_layout_column][cs_element_layout_column _id=”6″ ][cs_element_image _id=”7″ ][/cs_element_layout_column][/cs_element_layout_row][/cs_element_section][cs_element_section _id=”8″ ][cs_element_layout_row _id=”9″ ][cs_element_layout_column _id=”10″ ][cs_element_button _id=”11″ ][cs_content_seo]Deadlines\n\n[/cs_content_seo][/cs_element_layout_column][cs_element_layout_column _id=”12″ ][cs_element_button _id=”13″ ][cs_content_seo]Trophy\n\ndonations\n\n[/cs_content_seo][/cs_element_layout_column][cs_element_layout_column _id=”14″ ][cs_element_button _id=”15″ ][cs_content_seo]Logo Wear\n\n[/cs_content_seo][/cs_element_layout_column][cs_element_layout_column _id=”16″ ][cs_element_button _id=”17″ ][cs_content_seo]Specialty\n\nLure Coursing\n\n[/cs_content_seo][/cs_element_layout_column][cs_element_layout_column _id=”18″ ][cs_element_button _id=”19″ ][cs_content_seo]Triple Crown\n\nEvent\n\n[/cs_content_seo][/cs_element_layout_column][cs_element_layout_column _id=”20″ ][cs_element_button _id=”21″ ][cs_content_seo]Additional\n\nall-breed shows\n\n[/cs_content_seo][/cs_element_layout_column][cs_element_layout_column _id=”22″ ][cs_element_button _id=”23″ ][cs_content_seo]Health\n\nclinics\n\n[/cs_content_seo][/cs_element_layout_column][cs_element_layout_column _id=”24″ ][cs_element_button _id=”25″ ][cs_content_seo]Ringside\n\nmentoring\n\n[/cs_content_seo][/cs_element_layout_column][cs_element_layout_column _id=”26″ ][cs_element_button _id=”27″ ][cs_content_seo]Fast CAT\n\n[/cs_content_seo][/cs_element_layout_column][cs_element_layout_column _id=”28″ ][cs_element_button _id=”29″ ][cs_content_seo]Banquet\n\n[/cs_content_seo][/cs_element_layout_column][cs_element_layout_column _id=”30″ ][cs_element_button _id=”31″ ][cs_content_seo]Schedule\n\n[/cs_content_seo][/cs_element_layout_column][cs_element_layout_column _id=”32″ ][cs_element_button _id=”33″ ][cs_content_seo]Host Hotel\n\n[/cs_content_seo][/cs_element_layout_column][cs_element_layout_column _id=”34″ ][cs_element_button _id=”35″ ][cs_content_seo]Reserved\n\n grooming/crating\n\n[/cs_content_seo][/cs_element_layout_column][cs_element_layout_column _id=”36″ ][cs_element_button _id=”37″ ][cs_content_seo]RV\n\nreservations\n\n[/cs_content_seo][/cs_element_layout_column][/cs_element_layout_row][/cs_element_section][cs_element_section _id=”38″ ][cs_element_layout_row _id=”39″ ][cs_element_layout_column _id=”40″ ][cs_element_button _id=”41″ ][cs_content_seo]Return to GCA’s homepage\n\n[/cs_content_seo][/cs_element_layout_column][/cs_element_layout_row][cs_element_layout_row _id=”42″ ][cs_element_layout_column _id=”43″ ][cs_element_nav_inline _id=”44″ ][/cs_element_layout_column][/cs_element_layout_row][cs_element_layout_row _id=”45″ ][cs_element_layout_column _id=”46″ ][cs_element_nav_dropdown _id=”47″ ][/cs_element_layout_column][/cs_element_layout_row][/cs_element_section][cs_element_section _id=”48″ ][cs_element_layout_row _id=”49″ ][cs_element_layout_column _id=”50″ ][cs_element_line _id=”51″ ][/cs_element_layout_column][/cs_element_layout_row][/cs_element_section][cs_element_section _id=”52″ ][cs_element_layout_row _id=”53″ ][cs_element_layout_column _id=”54″ ][cs_element_text _id=”55″ ][cs_content_seo]— WHAT’S NEW —

Deadlines updated
Triple Crown information updated with links for entries in all 3 events
PayPal button to pay for banquet is fixed
Link to Fast CAT premium added
Deadline for Triple Crown conformation judging added
Banquet information added (Deadline for reservations is 8/31/2026)
Complete page update
\n\n[/cs_content_seo][/cs_element_layout_column][/cs_element_layout_row][/cs_element_section][cs_element_section _id=”56″ ][cs_element_layout_row _id=”57″ ][cs_element_layout_column _id=”58″ ][cs_element_line _id=”59″ ][/cs_element_layout_column][/cs_element_layout_row][/cs_element_section][cs_element_section _id=”60″ ][cs_element_layout_row _id=”61″ ][cs_element_layout_column _id=”62″ ][cs_element_text _id=”63″ ][cs_content_seo]— DEADLINES —\n\n[/cs_content_seo][/cs_element_layout_column][/cs_element_layout_row][/cs_element_section][cs_element_section _id=”64″ ][cs_element_layout_row _id=”65″ ][cs_element_layout_column _id=”66″ ][cs_element_text _id=”67″ ][cs_content_seo]8/26/2026  — Entries close for conformation at noon CT\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]8/31/2026  — Deadline for banquet reservations\n\n[/cs_content_seo][/cs_element_layout_column][/cs_element_layout_row][cs_element_layout_row _id=”71″ ][cs_element_layout_column _id=”72″ ][cs_element_text _id=”73″ ][cs_content_seo]9/4/2025  — Entries close for GCA Triple Crown Conformation Fun Match\n\n[/cs_content_seo][/cs_element_layout_column][/cs_element_layout_row][cs_element_layout_row _id=”74″ ][cs_element_layout_column _id=”75″ ][cs_element_text _id=”76″ ][cs_content_seo]9/7/2025  — Early entries close for Fast CAT\n\n[/cs_content_seo][/cs_element_layout_column][/cs_element_layout_row][cs_element_layout_row _id=”77″ ][cs_element_layout_column _id=”78″ ][cs_element_text _id=”79″ ][cs_content_seo]9/9/2026  — Early entries close for GCA Specialty Lure Coursing Tests and Trial at 6:00 at the Trial Secretary’s home\n\n[/cs_content_seo][/cs_element_layout_column][/cs_element_layout_row][/cs_element_section][cs_element_section _id=”80″ ][cs_element_layout_row _id=”81″ ][cs_element_layout_column _id=”82″ ][cs_element_line _id=”83″ ][/cs_element_layout_column][/cs_element_layout_row][/cs_element_section][cs_element_section _id=”84″ ][cs_element_layout_row _id=”85″ ][cs_element_layout_column _id=”86″ ][cs_element_text _id=”87″ ][cs_content_seo]2026 GCA CENTRAL SPECIALTY
When: Friday, 9/11/2026
Where: Purina Farms / Gray Summit, MO

This is a concurrent GCA specialty
Conformation judge: Mike Loller
Sweepstakes judge: Cindy Kelly-Magness
Junior Showmanship judge: Mike Loller\n\n[/cs_content_seo][/cs_element_layout_column][cs_element_layout_column _id=”88″ ][cs_element_text _id=”89″ ][cs_content_seo]DESIGNATED GCA SPECIALTY
When: Friday, 9/11/2026
Where: Purina Farms / Gray Summit, MO

The Greyhound classes at the Gateway Hound Club Group show are designated as the 2026 GCA designated Specialty
Conformation judge: Oleg Voloshin
Sweepstakes judge: Bruce Clark
Hound Group judge: Oleg Voloshin
Owner-Handled Hound Group judge: Brian Martin\n\n[/cs_content_seo][/cs_element_layout_column][cs_element_layout_column _id=”90″ ][cs_element_text _id=”91″ ][cs_content_seo]Superintendent: Foy Trent Dog Shows
Entries close Noon, Central Time, Wednesday, August 26, 2026
Click here for the premium list\n\n[/cs_content_seo][/cs_element_layout_column][/cs_element_layout_row][/cs_element_section][cs_element_section _id=”92″ ][cs_element_layout_row _id=”93″ ][cs_element_layout_column _id=”94″ ][cs_element_line _id=”95″ ][/cs_element_layout_column][/cs_element_layout_row][/cs_element_section][cs_element_section _id=”96″ ][cs_element_layout_row _id=”97″ ][cs_element_layout_column _id=”98″ ][cs_element_text _id=”99″ ][cs_content_seo]2nd Annual Triple Crown Event
The three events your greyhound must participate in are:

Conformation judging for the GCA Triple Crown Event will be on Friday, September 11th after the concurrent specialty judging
The AKC lure coursing trial will be held on Friday, September 11th at the herding field at Purina Farms
Fast CAT at the AKC Fast CAT trial being held at Purina Farms on Friday, September 11th. NOTE: Only Friday Fast CAT scores are eligible for the Triple Crown Event

Click here for more information\n\n[/cs_content_seo][cs_element_headline _id=”100″ ][cs_content_seo]NEWSFLASH!\n\nThe winner of the Inaugural Triple Crown Event
will be announced at the conclusion
of the lure coursing trial\n\n[/cs_content_seo][/cs_element_layout_column][cs_element_layout_column _id=”101″ ][cs_element_text _id=”102″ ][cs_content_seo]GCA Triple Crown Conformation Judging
When: Friday, 9/11/2026
Closing date for entries: 9/4/2026 AT 6 PM CT
This is considered a special attraction and will happen after the concurrent GCA Specialty judging with the judging of stud dog, brood bitch, etc.
Judge: Tiffany Marzluf
This judging is one of three events comprising GCA’s Triple Crown!
Click here for more information\n\n[/cs_content_seo][/cs_element_layout_column][/cs_element_layout_row][/cs_element_section][cs_element_section _id=”103″ ][cs_element_layout_row _id=”104″ ][cs_element_layout_column _id=”105″ ][cs_element_line _id=”106″ ][/cs_element_layout_column][/cs_element_layout_row][/cs_element_section][cs_element_section _id=”107″ ][cs_element_layout_row _id=”108″ ][cs_element_layout_column _id=”109″ ][cs_element_text _id=”110″ ][cs_content_seo]Specialty Lure Coursing\n\n[/cs_content_seo][/cs_element_layout_column][/cs_element_layout_row][cs_element_layout_row _id=”111″ ][cs_element_layout_column _id=”112″ ][cs_element_text _id=”113″ ][cs_content_seo]Date: Saturday, 9/12/2026
Location: Purina Farms, herding field
Judge: Jan Swayze
Lure Operators: Phil Dean and Dan Heidel
Field Chairman: Scott Thomas (314-791-5290 or smxthomas@gmail.com)
Field Secretary: Waylon Ramming (270-313-7783 or waylonramming@gmail.com)
Early entries close 6:00 PM, Sept. 9 at the Trial Secretary’s Home.
Gate entries close at 8:00 AM, Sept.12 at the Trial Secretary’s Desk.
Lure Coursing is one of three events comprising GCA’s Triple Crown!
Click here for the premium list with entry information
If you need additional information about the trial or your entries, feel free to contact Waylan Ramming (270-313-7783 or
waylonramming@gmail.com)\n\n[/cs_content_seo][/cs_element_layout_column][cs_element_layout_column _id=”114″ ][cs_element_text _id=”115″ ][cs_content_seo]Early entries are STRONGLY encouraged, and accepted via email when entries are paid via PayPal.
Early entries close 6 PM CDT on Tuesday September 9th\n\n[/cs_content_seo][/cs_element_layout_column][/cs_element_layout_row][/cs_element_section][cs_element_section _id=”116″ ][cs_element_layout_row _id=”117″ ][cs_element_layout_column _id=”118″ ][cs_element_line _id=”119″ ][/cs_element_layout_column][/cs_element_layout_row][/cs_element_section][cs_element_section _id=”120″ ][cs_element_layout_row _id=”121″ ][cs_element_layout_column _id=”122″ ][cs_element_text _id=”123″ ][cs_content_seo]2026 GCA Central Trophy Donations
We are accepting trophy donations at 4 levels. Everyone who donates will be listed in our thank you in the catalog.
If you would like to sponsor and pay through PayPal, click the appropriate button below.
NOTE: The deadline for a trophy donation listing in the Central Specialty catalog is 8/25/2026
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\n\n[/cs_content_seo][/cs_element_layout_column][cs_element_layout_column _id=”127″ ][cs_element_text _id=”128″ ][cs_content_seo]Inscription in catalog

\n\n[/cs_content_seo][/cs_element_layout_column][cs_element_layout_column _id=”129″ ][cs_element_text _id=”130″ ][cs_content_seo]Inscription in catalog

\n\n[/cs_content_seo][/cs_element_layout_column][cs_element_layout_column _id=”131″ ][cs_element_text _id=”132″ ][cs_content_seo]Inscription in catalog

\n\n[/cs_content_seo][/cs_element_layout_column][/cs_element_layout_row][cs_element_layout_row _id=”133″ ][cs_element_layout_column _id=”134″ ][cs_element_text _id=”135″ ][cs_content_seo]Or, checks may be made out to Greyhound Club of America with “2026 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 gca.treasurer@d-pcomm.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=”136″ ][cs_element_layout_row _id=”137″ ][cs_element_layout_column _id=”138″ ][cs_element_line _id=”139″ ][/cs_element_layout_column][/cs_element_layout_row][/cs_element_section][cs_element_section _id=”140″ ][cs_element_layout_row _id=”141″ ][cs_element_layout_column _id=”142″ ][cs_element_text _id=”143″ ][cs_content_seo]2026 GCA Central  Specialty Logo Wear\n\n[/cs_content_seo][/cs_element_layout_column][/cs_element_layout_row][cs_element_layout_row _id=”144″ ][cs_element_layout_column _id=”145″ ][cs_element_image _id=”146″ ][/cs_element_layout_column][cs_element_layout_column _id=”147″ ][cs_element_text _id=”148″ ][cs_content_seo]Hoodies, sweatshirts, and T-shirts in lots of colors and styles all with a beautiful logo designed just for the 2026 Central Specialty!\n\n[/cs_content_seo][cs_element_text _id=”149″ ][cs_content_seo]https://www.bonfire.com/store/greyhound-club-of-america-specialty-store/\n\n[/cs_content_seo][cs_element_text _id=”150″ ][cs_content_seo]Your purchases & donations help support the 2026 GCA Central Specialty at Purina Farms in Gray Summit, MO!\n\n[/cs_content_seo][/cs_element_layout_column][cs_element_layout_column _id=”151″ ][cs_element_image _id=”152″ ][/cs_element_layout_column][/cs_element_layout_row][/cs_element_section][cs_element_section _id=”153″ ][cs_element_layout_row _id=”154″ ][cs_element_layout_column _id=”155″ ][cs_element_line _id=”156″ ][/cs_element_layout_column][/cs_element_layout_row][/cs_element_section][cs_element_section _id=”157″ ][cs_element_layout_row _id=”158″ ][cs_element_layout_column _id=”159″ ][cs_element_headline _id=”160″ ][cs_content_seo]Plus two all-breed shows!\n\nGreyhound entries supported by GCA!\n\n[/cs_content_seo][/cs_element_layout_column][/cs_element_layout_row][cs_element_layout_row _id=”161″ ][cs_element_layout_column _id=”162″ ][cs_element_text _id=”163″ ][cs_content_seo]Three Rivers Kennel Club of Missouri – Saturday, 9/12/2026
Judges:

Breed judge – Allen Odom
Junior Showmanship – Sharon Redmer
Hound Group – Eugene Blake
BIS judge – Eugene Blake
NOHS Hound judge – Allen Odom
HOHS BIS judge – Sharon Redmer
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Judges:

Breed judge – Eugene Blake
Junior Showmanship – Gary Anderson
Hound group judge – Allen Odom
BIS judge – Gary Anderson
NOHS Hound judge – Eugene Blake
HOHS BIS judge – Allen Odom
\n\n[/cs_content_seo][/cs_element_layout_column][cs_element_layout_column _id=”166″ ][cs_element_text _id=”167″ ][cs_content_seo]Superintendent: Foy Trent Dog Shows
Entries close Noon, Central Time, Wednesday, August 26, 2026
Click here for the premium list
\n\n[/cs_content_seo][/cs_element_layout_column][/cs_element_layout_row][/cs_element_section][cs_element_section _id=”168″ ][cs_element_layout_row _id=”169″ ][cs_element_layout_column _id=”170″ ][cs_element_line _id=”171″ ][/cs_element_layout_column][/cs_element_layout_row][/cs_element_section][cs_element_section _id=”172″ ][cs_element_layout_row _id=”173″ ][cs_element_layout_column _id=”174″ ][cs_element_headline _id=”175″ ][cs_content_seo]Health Clinics\n\n[/cs_content_seo][/cs_element_layout_column][/cs_element_layout_row][cs_element_layout_row _id=”176″ ][cs_element_layout_column _id=”177″ ][cs_element_text _id=”178″ ][cs_content_seo]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:

Fill out the application at OFA and submit it in order to have bar code labels for the samples
Send an email to Cindy Sisson  to get on the list for the blood draw
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!\n\n[/cs_content_seo][/cs_element_layout_column][cs_element_layout_column _id=”179″ ][cs_element_text _id=”180″ ][cs_content_seo]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\n\n[/cs_content_seo][/cs_element_layout_column][cs_element_layout_column _id=”181″ ][cs_element_text _id=”182″ ][cs_content_seo]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.\n\n[/cs_content_seo][/cs_element_layout_column][/cs_element_layout_row][/cs_element_section][cs_element_section _id=”183″ ][cs_element_layout_row _id=”184″ ][cs_element_layout_column _id=”185″ ][cs_element_headline _id=”186″ ][cs_content_seo]Education\n\n[/cs_content_seo][/cs_element_layout_column][/cs_element_layout_row][cs_element_layout_row _id=”187″ ][cs_element_layout_column _id=”188″ ][cs_element_text _id=”189″ ][cs_content_seo]Ringside mentoring
Friday, September 11th, 2026
For more information contact Patti Clark\n\n[/cs_content_seo][/cs_element_layout_column][/cs_element_layout_row][/cs_element_section][cs_element_section _id=”190″ ][cs_element_layout_row _id=”191″ ][cs_element_layout_column _id=”192″ ][cs_element_line _id=”193″ ][/cs_element_layout_column][/cs_element_layout_row][/cs_element_section][cs_element_section _id=”194″ ][cs_element_layout_row _id=”195″ ][cs_element_layout_column _id=”196″ ][cs_element_text _id=”197″ ][cs_content_seo]Fast CAT\n\n[/cs_content_seo][/cs_element_layout_column][/cs_element_layout_row][cs_element_layout_row _id=”198″ ][cs_element_layout_column _id=”199″ ][cs_element_headline _id=”200″ ][/cs_element_layout_column][/cs_element_layout_row][cs_element_layout_row _id=”201″ ][cs_element_layout_column _id=”202″ ][cs_element_text _id=”203″ ][cs_content_seo]Date: Friday, 9/11/2026, and Saturday, 9/12/2026
Location: Purina Farms / Gray Summit, MO

Fast CAT is one of three events comprising GCA’s Triple Crown!
Only Friday Fast CAT scores are eligible for the Triple Crown Event

Click here for information on GCA’s Triple Crown\n\n[/cs_content_seo][/cs_element_layout_column][/cs_element_layout_row][cs_element_layout_row _id=”204″ ][cs_element_layout_column _id=”205″ ][cs_element_text _id=”206″ ][cs_content_seo]These tests are open to all breeds!
There are 2 tests on Friday and 2 on Saturday.
Each test is limited to 125 entries.

Enter early to make sure you get in!

Click here for the premium list

Click here to enter

\n\n[/cs_content_seo][/cs_element_layout_column][cs_element_layout_column _id=”207″ ][cs_element_text _id=”208″ ][cs_content_seo]Priority open dates for Ibizan Hounds, Greyhounds, Otterhounds: Wed, 8/5/2026 at 8:00 AM
Open dates for all breeds & All Americans: Fri, 8/14/2026 at 8:00 AM
Take advantage of the priority open dates to make sure you get in!

\n\n[/cs_content_seo][/cs_element_layout_column][/cs_element_layout_row][/cs_element_section][cs_element_section _id=”209″ ][cs_element_layout_row _id=”210″ ][cs_element_layout_column _id=”211″ ][cs_element_line _id=”212″ ][/cs_element_layout_column][/cs_element_layout_row][/cs_element_section][cs_element_section _id=”213″ ][cs_element_layout_row _id=”214″ ][cs_element_layout_column _id=”215″ ][cs_element_text _id=”216″ ][cs_content_seo]— BANQUET, SATURDAY EVENING —\n\n[/cs_content_seo][cs_element_text _id=”217″ ][cs_content_seo]Join us for a casual group dinner during the 2026 GCA Central Specialty! This is a great opportunity to unwind after the day’s events, catch up with fellow exhibitors and friends, and enjoy a fun evening together.\n\n[/cs_content_seo][/cs_element_layout_column][/cs_element_layout_row][cs_element_layout_row _id=”218″ ][cs_element_layout_column _id=”219″ ][cs_element_text _id=”220″ ][cs_content_seo]Price:  $45
When: 6:00 PM, Saturday, September 12, 2026
Where: Opera House of Pacific / Mercantile Room /1220 S. First St. / Pacific, MO
First, email Timothy Burgess with names for banquet reservations.
Then, pay for your reservations.
Details on buffet dinner and payment below.\n\n[/cs_content_seo][/cs_element_layout_column][cs_element_layout_column _id=”221″ ][cs_element_text _id=”222″ ][cs_content_seo]SEATING IS LIMITED, SO PLEASE RSVP EARLY TO RESERVE YOUR SPOT!\n\n[/cs_content_seo][cs_element_text _id=”223″ ][cs_content_seo]DEADLINE FOR BANQUET RESERVATIONS
MONDAY, AUGUST 31, 2026\n\n[/cs_content_seo][/cs_element_layout_column][/cs_element_layout_row][cs_element_layout_row _id=”224″ ][cs_element_layout_column _id=”225″ ][cs_element_text _id=”226″ ][cs_content_seo]— BUFFET ITEMS —
\n\n[/cs_content_seo][/cs_element_layout_column][/cs_element_layout_row][cs_element_layout_row _id=”227″ ][cs_element_layout_column _id=”228″ ][cs_element_text _id=”229″ ][cs_content_seo]APPETIZER
Fruit Tray
Toasted Ravioli
SALAD
Brew Mix Salad (spring mix, diced tomatoes, red onions and croutons)\n\n[/cs_content_seo][/cs_element_layout_column][cs_element_layout_column _id=”230″ ][cs_element_text _id=”231″ ][cs_content_seo]PASTA
Baked Mostaccioli
ENTREES
Herb Roasted Chicken
Salmon\n\n[/cs_content_seo][/cs_element_layout_column][cs_element_layout_column _id=”232″ ][cs_element_text _id=”233″ ][cs_content_seo]SIDESRoasted potatoesGlazed Carrots\n\n[/cs_content_seo][/cs_element_layout_column][/cs_element_layout_row][/cs_element_section][cs_element_section _id=”234″ ][cs_element_layout_row _id=”235″ ][cs_element_layout_column _id=”236″ ][cs_element_text _id=”237″ ][cs_content_seo]— PAYMENT —
\n\n[/cs_content_seo][/cs_element_layout_column][/cs_element_layout_row][cs_element_layout_row _id=”238″ ][cs_element_layout_column _id=”239″ ][cs_element_text _id=”240″ ][cs_content_seo]Email Timothy Burgess with names for banquet reservations
(Don’t forget to also pay via PayPal or by mailing a check!)\n\n[/cs_content_seo][/cs_element_layout_column][cs_element_layout_column _id=”241″ ][cs_element_text _id=”242″ ][cs_content_seo]Banquet reservations — Pay Online
Note: Once you click on ‘Buy Now’ you’ll be able to choose the number of dinner reservations

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Or, checks may be made out to Greyhound Club of America with ‘2026 Central banquet reservations’ in the note and mailed to:
Joan L Malak, GCA Treasurer
5602 Bacon Road
Petersburg, MI  49270\n\n[/cs_content_seo][/cs_element_layout_column][/cs_element_layout_row][/cs_element_section][cs_element_section _id=”245″ ][cs_element_layout_row _id=”246″ ][cs_element_layout_column _id=”247″ ][cs_element_line _id=”248″ ][/cs_element_layout_column][/cs_element_layout_row][/cs_element_section][cs_element_section _id=”249″ ][cs_element_layout_row _id=”250″ ][cs_element_layout_column _id=”251″ ][cs_element_text _id=”252″ ][cs_content_seo]Tentative Schedule\n\n[/cs_content_seo][/cs_element_layout_column][/cs_element_layout_row][cs_element_layout_row _id=”253″ ][cs_element_layout_column _id=”254″ ][cs_element_text _id=”255″ ][cs_content_seo]Thursday, 9/10/2026
\n\n[/cs_content_seo][/cs_element_layout_column][cs_element_layout_column _id=”256″ ][cs_element_text _id=”257″ ][cs_content_seo]2026 GCA Top Ten Event will be early Thursday evening\n\n[/cs_content_seo][/cs_element_layout_column][/cs_element_layout_row][cs_element_layout_row _id=”258″ ][cs_element_layout_column _id=”259″ ][cs_element_text _id=”260″ ][cs_content_seo]Friday, 9/11/2026
\n\n[/cs_content_seo][/cs_element_layout_column][cs_element_layout_column _id=”261″ ][cs_element_text _id=”262″ ][cs_content_seo]GCA designated specialty (The Greyhound classes at the Gateway Hound Club Group show are a designated specialty)
2025 GCA Central Specialty (This is considered a concurrent specialty)
GCA Triple Crown Conformation judging will be Friday after the concurrent specialty judging
Fast CAT Event put on by the Ibizan Hound Club of the United States (only scores from this trial are eligible for Triple Crown)\n\n[/cs_content_seo][/cs_element_layout_column][/cs_element_layout_row][cs_element_layout_row _id=”263″ ][cs_element_layout_column _id=”264″ ][cs_element_text _id=”265″ ][cs_content_seo]Saturday, 9/12/2026
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Fast CAT Event put on by the Ibizan Hound Club of the United States
Three Rivers Kennel Club of Missouri all-breed show (supported entry)
GCA banquet will be Saturday evening\n\n[/cs_content_seo][/cs_element_layout_column][/cs_element_layout_row][cs_element_layout_row _id=”268″ ][cs_element_layout_column _id=”269″ ][cs_element_text _id=”270″ ][cs_content_seo]Sunday, 9/13/2026
\n\n[/cs_content_seo][/cs_element_layout_column][cs_element_layout_column _id=”271″ ][cs_element_text _id=”272″ ][cs_content_seo]Three Rivers Kennel Club of Missouri all-breed show (supported entry)\n\n[/cs_content_seo][/cs_element_layout_column][/cs_element_layout_row][/cs_element_section][cs_element_section _id=”273″ ][cs_element_layout_row _id=”274″ ][cs_element_layout_column _id=”275″ ][cs_element_line _id=”276″ ][/cs_element_layout_column][/cs_element_layout_row][/cs_element_section][cs_element_section _id=”277″ ][cs_element_layout_row _id=”278″ ][cs_element_layout_column _id=”279″ ][cs_element_line _id=”280″ ][/cs_element_layout_column][/cs_element_layout_row][/cs_element_section][cs_element_section _id=”281″ ][cs_element_layout_row _id=”282″ ][cs_element_layout_column _id=”283″ ][cs_element_text _id=”284″ ][cs_content_seo]— 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.\n\n[/cs_content_seo][/cs_element_layout_column][/cs_element_layout_row][/cs_element_section][cs_element_section _id=”285″ ][cs_element_layout_row _id=”286″ ][cs_element_layout_column _id=”287″ ][cs_element_line _id=”288″ ][/cs_element_layout_column][/cs_element_layout_row][/cs_element_section][cs_element_section _id=”289″ ][cs_element_layout_row _id=”290″ ][cs_element_layout_column _id=”291″ ][cs_element_text _id=”292″ ][cs_content_seo]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.\n\n[/cs_content_seo][/cs_element_layout_column][/cs_element_layout_row][/cs_element_section][cs_element_section _id=”293″ ][cs_element_layout_row _id=”294″ ][cs_element_layout_column _id=”295″ ][cs_element_line _id=”296″ ][/cs_element_layout_column][/cs_element_layout_row][/cs_element_section][cs_element_section _id=”297″ ][cs_element_layout_row _id=”298″ ][cs_element_layout_column _id=”299″ ][cs_element_text _id=”300″ ][cs_content_seo]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.\n\n[/cs_content_seo][/cs_element_layout_column][/cs_element_layout_row][/cs_element_section][cs_element_section _id=”301″ ][cs_element_layout_row _id=”302″ ][cs_element_layout_column _id=”303″ ][cs_element_line _id=”304″ ][/cs_element_layout_column][/cs_element_layout_row][/cs_element_section][cs_element_section _id=”305″ ][cs_element_layout_row _id=”306″ ][cs_element_layout_column _id=”307″ ][cs_element_line _id=”308″ ][/cs_element_layout_column][/cs_element_layout_row][/cs_element_section][cs_element_section _id=”309″ ][cs_element_layout_row _id=”310″ ][cs_element_layout_column _id=”311″ ][cs_element_line _id=”312″ ][/cs_element_layout_column][/cs_element_layout_row][/cs_element_section][cs_element_section _id=”313″ ][cs_element_layout_row _id=”314″ ][cs_element_layout_column _id=”315″ ][cs_element_line _id=”316″ ][/cs_element_layout_column][/cs_element_layout_row][/cs_element_section][cs_element_section _id=”317″ ][cs_element_layout_row _id=”318″ ][cs_element_layout_column _id=”319″ ][cs_element_line _id=”320″ ][/cs_element_layout_column][/cs_element_layout_row][/cs_element_section][/cs_content]