Upcoming GCA Specialties and Supported Entries
2023 Central Specialty
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When: March 18, 2023 (Evansville Kennel Club)
Where: Kentucky Exposition Center, 937 Phillips Ln, Louisville, KY
Judges:
- Conformation - Bryan Martin (Oregon)
- Sweepstakes - Claire Newcombe
The 2023 GCA Central Specialty will be part of the Kentuckiana Cluster of Dog Shows from March 16th thru March 19th, 2023 - click here for more information on the cluster
California Coursing Association Greyhound Specialty AKC Lure Coursing Trial
Supported entry
When: Thursday, 4/13/2023
Where: Silverado, CA
There are also two Hound Group Shows with Sweepstakes plus obedience and rally trials on April 15 & 16, 2023 (click here for premium)
More information about the coursing trial will be posted when available
2023 Western/ National Specialty
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When: September 2023
Where: Greeley, CO
Judges (pending AKC approval)
- Conformation - Knut Blutecher (Norway)
- Sweepstakes - Lesley Anne Potts
Additional shows held by Evergreen Kennel Club
ALSO INCLUDING GCA'S FIRST FUTURITY
Click here for more information about the 2023 Futurity and to nominate dams/pups
2023 Eastern Specialty
When: October 14, 2023
Where: Legions Stadium, 2149 Carolina Beach Rd., Wilmington, NC
Judges (pending AKC approval)
- Conformation - Lynda Race (England)
- Sweepstakes - Sue Lackey
This specialty is concurrent with the Hanover Kennel Club all breed shows, so there will be 3 shows for Greyhounds in 2 days!
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More information will be posted when available
2024 Central/National Specialty
When: March 2024
Where: Louisville KY
Judges (pending AKC approval)
- Conformation - Don Sturz
- Sweepstakes - Linda Bell
The 2024 GCA Central/National Specialty will be part of the 2024 Kentuckiana Cluster of Dog Shows
More information will be posted when available
2024 Eastern Specialty
When: May 3, 2024
Where: Lehigh Valley Hotel, 300 Gateway Drive, Bethlehem PA
Judges (pending AKC approval)
- Conformation - Hy Petter
- Sweepstakes - Souix Forsyth
The 2024 GCA Eastern Specialty will be with the Central New Jersey Hound and Bucks/Trenton shows
More information will be posted when available
2024 Western Specialty
Where: Greeley, CO
Additional shows held by Evergreen Kennel Club
More information will be posted when available
Specialty Proposals
Please view the requirements for a proposal here.
Proposals for specialties and supported entries should be sent to Cathy Gaidos. Contact Cathy Gaidos at gaidos@twinvalley.net if you need assistance or more information.
The GCA Board is looking for proposals for the following specialties:
2024 -- Eastern
2025 -- Eastern/National, Central, and Western