[cs_content _p=’7752′][cs_element_section _id=”1″ ][cs_element_layout_row _id=”2″ ][cs_element_layout_column _id=”3″ ][cs_element_text _id=”4″ ][cs_content_seo]The junior showmanship is getting very popular very quickly.
If anyone is coming and you have a juniors’ appropriate dog, Kandi and Elizabeth would appreciate a heads up\n\n[/cs_content_seo][/cs_element_layout_column][/cs_element_layout_row][/cs_element_section][cs_element_section _id=”5″ ][cs_element_layout_row _id=”6″ ][cs_element_layout_column _id=”7″ ][cs_element_button _id=”8″ ][cs_content_seo]What’s\n\nNew\n\n[/cs_content_seo][/cs_element_layout_column][cs_element_layout_column _id=”9″ ][cs_element_button _id=”10″ ][cs_content_seo]Deadlines\n\n[/cs_content_seo][/cs_element_layout_column][cs_element_layout_column _id=”11″ ][cs_element_button _id=”12″ ][cs_content_seo]Trophy\n\ndonations\n\n[/cs_content_seo][/cs_element_layout_column][cs_element_layout_column _id=”13″ ][cs_element_button _id=”14″ ][cs_content_seo]Additional\n\nshows\n\n[/cs_content_seo][/cs_element_layout_column][cs_element_layout_column _id=”15″ ][cs_element_button _id=”16″ ][cs_content_seo]Health\n\nclinics\n\n[/cs_content_seo][/cs_element_layout_column][cs_element_layout_column _id=”17″ ][cs_element_button _id=”18″ ][cs_content_seo]Ringside\n\nMentoring\n\n[/cs_content_seo][/cs_element_layout_column][cs_element_layout_column _id=”19″ ][cs_element_button _id=”20″ ][cs_content_seo]Banquet\n\n[/cs_content_seo][/cs_element_layout_column][cs_element_layout_column _id=”21″ ][cs_element_button _id=”22″ ][cs_content_seo]Schedule\n\n[/cs_content_seo][/cs_element_layout_column][/cs_element_layout_row][/cs_element_section][cs_element_section _id=”23″ ][cs_element_layout_row _id=”24″ ][cs_element_layout_column _id=”25″ ][cs_element_button _id=”26″ ][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=”27″ ][cs_element_layout_column _id=”28″ ][cs_element_nav_dropdown _id=”29″ ][/cs_element_layout_column][/cs_element_layout_row][/cs_element_section][cs_element_section _id=”30″ ][cs_element_layout_row _id=”31″ ][cs_element_layout_column _id=”32″ ][cs_element_text _id=”33″ ][cs_content_seo]2026 GCA EASTERN SPECIALTY\n\n[/cs_content_seo][cs_element_text _id=”34″ ][cs_content_seo]When: Friday, Friday, 3/6/2026
Where: NC State Fairgrounds / Raleigh, NC
Closing date: Wednesday, February 18, 2026
Conformation judge: Douglas Broadfoot
Sweepstakes judge: Ruth Broadfoot
Juniors judge: Eileen Indorato
Superintendent: MB-F
Click here for the premium list
Click here for the judging schedule\n\n[/cs_content_seo][/cs_element_layout_column][cs_element_layout_column _id=”35″ ][cs_element_image _id=”36″ ][cs_element_text _id=”37″ ][cs_content_seo]Show starts in\n\n[/cs_content_seo][cs_element_countdown _id=”38″ ][/cs_element_layout_column][/cs_element_layout_row][/cs_element_section][cs_element_section _id=”39″ ][cs_element_layout_row _id=”40″ ][cs_element_layout_column _id=”41″ ][cs_element_line _id=”42″ ][/cs_element_layout_column][/cs_element_layout_row][/cs_element_section][cs_element_layout_row _id=”43″ ][cs_element_layout_column _id=”44″ ][cs_element_text _id=”45″ ][cs_content_seo]This specialty is part of the Spring Tarheel Cluster (3/4-8/2026)
Where: NC State Fairgrounds / Raleigh, NC
5 DAYS — 6 SHOWS — 1 SITE
GCA Designated Speciaty & Concurrent Specialty on Friday!
Judges’ Education
GCA Banquet
AKC Canine Health Foundation presentation
Round table discussion with long-time breeders and judges
Dedicated ringside photographer
Two chances for RWD/RWB majors on Friday (concurrent specialty AND designated specialty)
AKC National Owner-Handled Series ~ Each Day
4 & Under 6 Months Puppy Competition ~ Each Day
AKC Miscellaneous & FSS Open Shows ~ Two Each Day
Best Junior Handler in Cluster Competition ~ Scholarships offered for Best Junior & Reserve Best Junior in Cluster
New Champion Rosettes Offered
FCAT on 3/7/2026 (contact Barbara Ohman, Show Secretary)
FCAT on 3/8/2026 (contact Debbie Hill, Show Secretary)\n\n[/cs_content_seo][/cs_element_layout_column][cs_element_layout_column _id=”46″ ][cs_element_text _id=”47″ ][cs_content_seo]EVEN MORE!
Free ice cream each afternoon
Free breakfast donuts each morning
Snacks and waters ringside at the GCA specialty
Vendors—a good assortment of dog gear, collars, White Dog Bone, supplements, blade sharpening, a crate/trolley company, repro booth, etc.
B match on Sat 3/7
All-breed Pee Wee class on Sat 3/7\n\n[/cs_content_seo][/cs_element_layout_column][/cs_element_layout_row][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 —
Judging programs added for 2026 GCA Eastern Specialty
Judging programs added for GCA Designated Specialty and all-breed shows
Additional cluster details & events added
Information about ringside mentoring added
Request for greyhounds that can work for junior handlers
Judge change for juniors to Eileen Indorato
Banquet info added
\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]2/27/2026 — Deadline for banquet reservations\n\n[/cs_content_seo][/cs_element_layout_column][/cs_element_layout_row][/cs_element_section][cs_element_section _id=”68″ ][cs_element_layout_row _id=”69″ ][cs_element_layout_column _id=”70″ ][cs_element_line _id=”71″ ][/cs_element_layout_column][/cs_element_layout_row][/cs_element_section][cs_element_section _id=”72″ ][cs_element_layout_row _id=”73″ ][cs_element_layout_column _id=”74″ ][cs_element_text _id=”75″ ][cs_content_seo]2026 GCA Eastern Trophy Donations\n\n[/cs_content_seo][/cs_element_layout_column][/cs_element_layout_row][cs_element_layout_row _id=”76″ ][cs_element_layout_column _id=”77″ ][cs_element_text _id=”78″ ][cs_content_seo]Donate Online
Click ‘Pay Now’ link below.
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.
\n\n[/cs_content_seo][cs_element_text _id=”79″ ][cs_content_seo]\n\n[/cs_content_seo][cs_element_text _id=”80″ ][cs_content_seo]If you have questions or additional information about your trophy donation, email Jennifer Stout
\n\n[/cs_content_seo][/cs_element_layout_column][cs_element_layout_column _id=”81″ ][cs_element_text _id=”82″ ][cs_content_seo]Donate by check
Or, checks may be made out to Greyhound Club of America with “2026 GCA Eastern trophy donation” in the note and mailed to Joan Malak, GCA Treasurer / 5602 Bacon Road / Petersburg, MI 49270\n\n[/cs_content_seo][cs_element_text _id=”83″ ][cs_content_seo]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=”84″ ][cs_element_layout_row _id=”85″ ][cs_element_layout_column _id=”86″ ][cs_element_line _id=”87″ ][/cs_element_layout_column][/cs_element_layout_row][/cs_element_section][cs_element_section _id=”88″ ][cs_element_layout_row _id=”89″ ][cs_element_layout_column _id=”90″ ][cs_element_headline _id=”91″ ][cs_content_seo]Additional all-breed shows!\n\n[/cs_content_seo][/cs_element_layout_column][/cs_element_layout_row][cs_element_layout_row _id=”92″ ][cs_element_layout_column _id=”93″ ][cs_element_text _id=”94″ ][cs_content_seo]Cary Kennel Club – Wednesday, 3/4/2026
Judges:
Breed judge – Mrs. Cindy Meyer
Hound group judge – David Kirland
BIS judge – Mrs. Kathleen J. Ferris
NOHS Hound judge – Mr. John Constantine-Amodei
NOHS BIS judge – Dr. Tracy Powell
Click here for the judging program\n\n[/cs_content_seo][/cs_element_layout_column][cs_element_layout_column _id=”95″ ][cs_element_text _id=”96″ ][cs_content_seo]Alamance Kennel Club – Thursday, 3/5/2026
Judges:
Breed judge – Mrs. Rosalind Kramer
Hound group judge – Mrs. Cindy Meyer
BIS judge – Mrs. Cindy Vogels
NOHS Hound judge – Dr. Tracy Powell
NOHS BIS judge – Ms. Kathleen J. Ferris
Click here for the judging program\n\n[/cs_content_seo][/cs_element_layout_column][cs_element_layout_column _id=”97″ ][cs_element_text _id=”98″ ][cs_content_seo]Durham Kennel Club – Friday, 3/6/2026
Greyhound classes at this show are designated as a GCA Specialty (RWD/RWB can be awarded magors)
Judges:
Breed judge – Mrs. Honey Anne Glendinning
Hound group judge – Mr. Timothy S. Robbins
BIS judge – Mrs. Honey Anne Glendinning
NOHS Hound judge – Mr. Wood Wornall
NOHS BIS judge – Joe Lobb
Click here for the judging program\n\n[/cs_content_seo][/cs_element_layout_column][cs_element_layout_column _id=”99″ ][cs_element_text _id=”100″ ][cs_content_seo]Raleigh Kennel Club – Saturday, 3/7/2026
Judges:
Breed judge – Joe Lobb
Hound group judge – Mrs. Cindy Vogels
BIS judge – Mr. David Fitzpatrick
NOHS Hound judge – Joe Lobb
NOHS BIS judge – Ms. Lee Whittier
Click here for the judging program\n\n[/cs_content_seo][/cs_element_layout_column][cs_element_layout_column _id=”101″ ][cs_element_text _id=”102″ ][cs_content_seo]Fayetteville Kennel Club – Sunday, 3/8/2026
Judges:
Breed judge – Mrs. Janet Lobb
Hound group judge – Mrs. Janet Lobb
BIS judge – Mr. Wood Wornall
NOHS Hound judge – Ms. Lee Whittier
NOHS BIS judge – Mr. David Fitzpatrick
Click here for the judging program\n\n[/cs_content_seo][/cs_element_layout_column][cs_element_layout_column _id=”103″ ][cs_element_text _id=”104″ ][cs_content_seo]Superintendent for all five shows: MB-F
Closing date for all shows in the cluster: 2/18/2026
Click here for the premium list for all five shows\n\n[/cs_content_seo][/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_line _id=”108″ ][/cs_element_layout_column][/cs_element_layout_row][/cs_element_section][cs_element_section _id=”109″ ][cs_element_layout_row _id=”110″ ][cs_element_layout_column _id=”111″ ][cs_element_headline _id=”112″ ][cs_content_seo]Health Clinics\n\n[/cs_content_seo][/cs_element_layout_column][/cs_element_layout_row][cs_element_layout_row _id=”113″ ][cs_element_layout_column _id=”114″ ][cs_element_text _id=”115″ ][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=”116″ ][cs_element_text _id=”117″ ][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=”118″ ][cs_element_text _id=”119″ ][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=”120″ ][cs_element_layout_row _id=”121″ ][cs_element_layout_column _id=”122″ ][cs_element_line _id=”123″ ][/cs_element_layout_column][/cs_element_layout_row][/cs_element_section][cs_element_section _id=”124″ ][cs_element_layout_row _id=”125″ ][cs_element_layout_column _id=”126″ ][cs_element_headline _id=”127″ ][cs_content_seo]Ringside Mentoring\n\n[/cs_content_seo][/cs_element_layout_column][/cs_element_layout_row][cs_element_layout_row _id=”128″ ][cs_element_layout_column _id=”129″ ][cs_element_text _id=”130″ ][cs_content_seo]There will be mentors available at the specialties
For more information contact Jen Stout\n\n[/cs_content_seo][/cs_element_layout_column][cs_element_layout_column _id=”131″ ][cs_element_text _id=”132″ ][cs_content_seo]Greyhound Seminar with Hands On
GCA Judges Education is on December 9th at 12:30 PM in the Rosen Centre, Salon 5/6
Hands -on portion of the seminar will be on December 11th immediately following Greyhound and Top 10 judging at the Orange County Civic Center
There is a $25.00 fee
Contact Patti Clark (willomoor@att.net) to register\n\n[/cs_content_seo][/cs_element_layout_column][/cs_element_layout_row][/cs_element_section][cs_element_section _id=”133″ ][cs_element_layout_row _id=”134″ ][cs_element_layout_column _id=”135″ ][cs_element_line _id=”136″ ][/cs_element_layout_column][/cs_element_layout_row][/cs_element_section][cs_element_section _id=”137″ ][cs_element_layout_row _id=”138″ ][cs_element_layout_column _id=”139″ ][cs_element_text _id=”140″ ][cs_content_seo]— BANQUET —
\n\n[/cs_content_seo][/cs_element_layout_column][/cs_element_layout_row][cs_element_layout_row _id=”141″ ][cs_element_layout_column _id=”142″ ][cs_element_text _id=”143″ ][cs_content_seo]Price: $40
Time: After BIS judging, but everyone is welcome to come earlier
Where: In the hospitality/judges’ lunch room just past the superintendent’s office. (Ask at the catalog table if you need help.)
First, email Jen Stout 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=”144″ ][cs_element_text _id=”145″ ][cs_content_seo]DEADLINE FOR BANQUET RESERVATIONS
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2026\n\n[/cs_content_seo][/cs_element_layout_column][/cs_element_layout_row][cs_element_layout_row _id=”146″ ][cs_element_layout_column _id=”147″ ][cs_element_text _id=”148″ ][cs_content_seo]— BUFFET ITEMS —
\n\n[/cs_content_seo][/cs_element_layout_column][/cs_element_layout_row][cs_element_layout_row _id=”149″ ][cs_element_layout_column _id=”150″ ][cs_element_text _id=”151″ ][cs_content_seo]Choice of Proteins
• Roasted Chicken (gf) with pan gravy on the side
• Pulled Pork with Spicy Vinegar on the side (gf)
• Grilled Shrimp (gf) With Dill Pickle Aioli On the side (gf)
• BBQ Tempeh (gf/vegan)
Spinach and Baby Mustard Greens Salad with Cider Vinaigrette and
• Fresh Herbs
• Roasted Sweet Potatoes
• NC Apples
• Pecans (gf, vegan)\n\n[/cs_content_seo][/cs_element_layout_column][cs_element_layout_column _id=”152″ ][cs_element_text _id=”153″ ][cs_content_seo]Field Peas (vegan, gf)
Macaroni and Cheese (vegetarian)
Cornbread
Banana Pudding
Iced Black Tea – Sweet and Unsweetened
Bottled water also available
BYO alcoholic beverages\n\n[/cs_content_seo][/cs_element_layout_column][/cs_element_layout_row][/cs_element_section][cs_element_section _id=”154″ ][cs_element_layout_row _id=”155″ ][cs_element_layout_column _id=”156″ ][cs_element_text _id=”157″ ][cs_content_seo]— PAYMENT —
\n\n[/cs_content_seo][/cs_element_layout_column][/cs_element_layout_row][cs_element_layout_row _id=”158″ ][cs_element_layout_column _id=”159″ ][cs_element_text _id=”160″ ][cs_content_seo]Email Jen Stout 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=”161″ ][cs_element_text _id=”162″ ][cs_content_seo]Banquet reservations — Pay Online
Note: Once you click on ‘Pay Now’ you’ll be able to choose the number of dinner reservations
\n\n[/cs_content_seo][/cs_element_layout_column][cs_element_layout_column _id=”163″ ][cs_element_text _id=”164″ ][cs_content_seo]Banquet reservations — Mail check
Or, checks may be made out to Greyhound Club of America with “2026 Eastern 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_content]