2026 Greyhound Club of America National/Western Specialty

When: Wednesday, 5/13/2026
Where: Cache County Fairgrounds / 450 South 500 West / Logan, UT
Closing Date: April 29 2026

Conformation judge  - Michael Canalizo
Sweepstakes judge - Rindi Gaudet
Junior Showmanship judge - Michael Canalizo

GCA sponsored all-breed obedience and rally on Thursday, 5/14/2026

Superintendent: BaRay Event Services
Click here for premium list (see pages 41-50)

Lure coursing Trial on Sunday, 5/17/2026

Coursing Ability Test, hosted by USRCC, on Saturday, 5/16/2026

Additional shows that weekend are the Mount Ogden Kennel Club all-breed shows on 5/14/2026 thru 5/17/2026

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--- WHAT'S NEW ---
Logo wear for the 2026 GCA National now available
Information on the GCA annual membership meeting, banquet, and ringside mentoring added
Information about health clinics added
How to donate for a specific trophy
Premium list for specialty, obedience, rally, all-breed shows added
Lure coursing information added


--- DEADLINES ---
4/29/2026 at noon PDT -- Entries close for specialty, conformation, obedience, rally
Entries close in

Specialty Lure Coursing

Date: Sunday, 5/17/2026
Location: Carlson Soccer Complex / 200 W 4200 N / Hyde Park, UT
(15 minutes from the show site)

Judge: Phil Fullam

Notes:
 -- The trial site is 15 minutes from the show site
 -- This is a morning trial, we will request late ring time for breed judging
 -- JC/QC test and specialty trial will be first, followed by an all-breed trial
 -- Special prizes for High Scoring Dual Champion, High Scoring Bench Champion (may not be the same dog as HS Dual CH), High Scoring Veteran, High Scoring NGA Greyhound

More information coming soon


2026 GCA National/Western Trophy Donations
Prior to sponsoring a trophy, you must reserve the trophy
  1. Click here for the trophy list
  2. Enter your name and email address for the trophies you want to sponsor
  3. Pay for the trophies either online or by mailing a check
Contact Lauren Levesque  with questions about trophies

Pay Online

  1. Click 'Pay Now'
  2. Complete the amount you wish to donate on the next page in 'Price per item'
  3. Then sign into PayPal or choose 'Don't have a PayPal Account?' to pay by credit or debit card.

Pay by check

Or, checks may be made out to Greyhound Club of America with "2026 GCA National/Western trophy donation" in the note and mailed to Joan Malak, GCA Treasurer / 5602 Bacon Road / Petersburg, MI  49270

We appreciate your commitment to the breed and look forward to seeing you in Logan.

--- LOGO WEAR ---

Don't miss out!
Logo wear for this year's National is now available at Bonfire - they ship directly to you! Order today and show off your logowear at the Specialty! Choose from different styles of shirts, hoodie, sweatshirt, and now 3 different style of hats.
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    Sample t-shirt
    different styles and colors available


    Ringside mentoring

    Contact Sheryl Bartel for more information

    GCA Annual Membership Meeting

    GCA's annual membership meeting is scheduled to take place 30 minutes after the Specialty judging at ringside

    --- BANQUET ---

    Tentatively scheduled for Wednesday, 5/13/2026

    More information coming soon


    Plus four all-breed shows!

    Mount Ogden K.C. - Thursday, 5/14/2026

    Judges:

    • Breed judge - G L Andersen
    • Hound group judge - G L Andersen
    • BIS judge - M Canalizo
    • NOHS Hound judge - M Canalizo
    • HOHS BIS judge - W C Stebbins

    Mount Ogden K.C. - Friday, 5/15/2026

    Judges:

    • Breed judge - L A Bateman
    • Hound group judge - M Canalizo
    • BIS judge - N Smith Hafner
    • NOHS Hound judge - L A Bateman
    • HOHS BIS judge - D M Harris

    Mount Ogden K.C. - Saturday, 5/16/2026

    Judges:

    • Breed judge - R A Hug
    • Hound group judge - L A Bateman
    • BIS judge - N G Frost
    • NOHS Hound judge - S Weaver
    • HOHS BIS judge - G L Andersen

    Mount Ogden K.C. - Sunday, 5/17/2026

    Judges:

    • Breed judge - N G Frost
    • Hound group judge - N G Frost
    • BIS judge - L A Bateman

    Information for all the all-breed shows, GCA specialty show,
    obedience, and rally

    Entries close 4/29/2026 at noon PDT

    Superintendent: BaRay Event Services
    Click here for premium list


    Health Clinics

    Eye Clinic

    May 16 & 17, 2026 from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM (Walk ins welcome)

    Dr Amy Knollinger DVM, DACVO
    Cost: $45 payable by cash/Venmo

    Contact Karen Park (manoahmastiffs@gmail.com) to schedule

     OFA Heart clinic

    Day: May 15-16, 2026

    Join Dr. Bryan Eason for OFA echocardiograms, Holter reads, or auscultations on for heart health of your dogs or cats.

    Limited slots available.
    Please contact April Niemann via text 702-575-7389 or email april@heartdogimages.com to schedule an appointment.

    Click here for more information


    --- 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.


    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.