2011 National

<body topmargin=0 leftmargin=0 marginheight=0 marginwidth=0> <table cellpadding=0 cellspacing=0 border=0><tr> <td valign="top" colspan=2 height=82 BGCOLOR="#003333" TEXT="#F7F7FF"> <div> <B> G.S.D.C.T. Inc.  </B></div> </td> </tr><tr> <td valign="top" width=210 BGCOLOR="#003333" TEXT="#F7F7FF"> <bR> <bR> <bR> <div> <A HREF="news_flash.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="News Flash">Return to News Flash page</A> </div> </td> <td valign="top" height=398 width="100%" BGCOLOR="#006633" TEXT="#F7F7FF"> <div> <I>2011 National</I></div> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <A HREF="news_flash.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="News Flash">Return to News Flash page</A> </div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <div> <IMG SRC="5930a0a0.png" border=0 width="266" height="266" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <bR> <div> <B>ENTRIES CLOSE FRIDAY 11TH MARCH, 2011</B></div> <bR> <div> THE GERMAN SHEPHERD DOG LEAGUE OF NSW INC. IS PROUD TO HOST</div> <div> (ON BEHALF OF THE GSDCA INC)</div> <bR> <div> <B>39TH NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW & RESTRICTED OBEDIENCE TRIAL</B></div> <div> <B>22ND,23RD & 24TH APRIL, 2011</B></div> <div> Canine Complex, Luddenham Road, Erskine Park. N.S.W.</div> <bR> <div> <B>CONFORMATION JUDGES:</B>     </div> <div>           All Dogs & General Specials          Herr. Norbert  Wettlaufer (SV)</div> <div>           All Bitches                                         Herr. Gunther Quoll (SV)</div> <div> <B>OBEDIENCE JUDGES</B>:</div> <div>           Novice Dog & Bitch & CCD           Ms. Tiki Friezer, NSW          </div> <div>           Open Dog & Bitch                           Ms. Maryanne Fazekas, NSW</div> <div>           Utility & UDX Dog & Bitch              Mr.  Peter Franks, NSW</div> <div>           Winner of </div> <bR> <div> (Note: GSDL Inc. reserves the right to substitute judges, if necessary, or to alter scheduled</div> <div>  judging times if required due to excessively hot weather conditions. No fees will be refunded)</div> <bR> <div> <B>ENTRY FEES</B>:</div> <div> <B>CONFORMATION</B> (classes 4-11):  Initial entry $42.00 subsequent $32 per class</div> <div>                        (classes 1-3):    Initial entry $35.00 subsequent $25 per class</div> <div> <B>OBEDIENCE:</B> (all classes) Initial entry $35 subsequent $25 per class</div> <div> (Initial entry includes charge for catalogue and Dogs NSW levy)  Please use separate entry form for each class/exhibit.  *Please include the following information on entry forms: Breed Survey status, Hip & Elbow status (All titles for Obedience)  No entries accepted without fees.  Please include SAE.</div> <bR> <div> <B>BREED SURVEY</B>:</div> <div> If required, to be held on Thursday 21st April, 2011 at 3.00 p.m. at Canine Complex (Note: BS4 Form is required for animals not resident in NSW)  Enquiries: (02) 96065351  Applications close lst April,2011.</div> <bR> <div> <B>JUDGING TIMES:  *ONLY THOSE PEOPLE WITH AUTHORISED PASSES ARE TO ENTER THE JUDGING RINGS.</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>FRIDAY 22ND APRIL</B>:</div> <div> <B>CONFORMATION</B>: Vest collection from 7.00 am judging commences 8.00 am with Baby Puppy Dog & Bitch followed by Minor Puppy Dog & Bitch and Junior Dog & Bitch.</div> <bR> <div> <B>SATURDAY 23RD APRIL</B>:</div> <div> <B>CONFORMATION</B>: Sires Progeny assembly at 7.30 am judging commences at 8.00 am SHARP to be followed by Breeders Groups, Puppy Dog & Bitch start l0 am followed by Intermediate Dog & Bitch.   Judging in all rings to cease at 12.00 noon for Official Opening and GSDCA Award Presentations.</div> <bR> <div> <B>SUNDAY 24TH APRIL</B>:</div> <div> <B>CONFORMATION</B>: Commencing at 8.30 am with Open Bitch warm ups followed by Open Dog warm ups.  Individuals will then proceed in both rings (lunch break approx.12.30 pm Junior Showmanship classes to be judged during luncheon break - Classes 7-l0 yrs, l0-13 yrs, 13-18 yrs).Run offs to commence with Open Bitch followed by Open Dog followed by Challenge Bitch, Reserve Bitch, Challenge Dog, Reserve Dog and General Specials.   Trophy presentations following completion of judging.</div> <bR> <div> <B>OBEDIENCE</B>:</div> <div> SUNDAY 24TH APRIL</div> <div> CCD & Novice,  Open, UD & UDX.</div> <div> Winner of Winners and Runner up</div> <div> *Please Note - classes at this trial will be judged according to ANKC Rules that are current at the time of the trial. If the temperature is forecast to reach 35 degrees or more on the day of the trial, any dog or bitch which fails an exercise may be required to leave the ring.  GSDCA Inc rules apply to all awards and gradings.  Vetting check in from 7.00 - 8.00.  Judging commences 8.00.  Judging for Winner of Winners (Novice, Open & Utility class winners with qualifying scores) is to be held at the conclusion of the Trial.   All class winners must attend the trophy presentation following completion of the conformation judging.</div> <bR> <div> <B>SCHEDULE OF CLASSES:</B></div> <div> <B>CONFORMATION</B>: (ANKC classes 1,2,3,4,5,11dogs/1a,2a,3a,4a,5a,11abitches)Baby Puppy - 3 months and under 6 months, Minor Puppy - 6 months & under 9 months, Puppy - 6 months & under 12 months, Junior - 9 months & under l8 months, Intermediate - l8 months & under 36 months, Open - 6 months & over (Ages apply from first day of show)</div> <bR> <div> <B>SPECIAL CLASS REQUIREMENTS</B></div> <div> <B>SIRE'S PROGENY PARADE</B>: Entry is automatic.  A minimum of five progeny aged six months or over and entered in the Conformation Classes will be automatically catalogued with the Sire's name and exhibit number, the Sire need not be present or entered in the show. The classes are non-competitive but will receive commentary. Only Sires classified under the GSDCA Breed Survey Scheme are eligible.</div> <div> Note: German Judges will not be present at Sires Progeny.</div> <bR> <div> <B>BREEDERS GROUP</B>: Minimum five animals from at least 2 sires and 2 dams separate entry form must be received by the closing date - no entry fee. Details of animals competing must be handed to the Show Secretary before completion of judging on Friday 22nd April.</div> <bR> <div> <B>OBEDIENCE TEAMS EVENT</B>: Teams of four exhibits can be mixed from different sections of obedience. Names of teams, handlers and dog's names must be provided to the Trials Manager prior to the commencement of the Trial. At least three of the exhibits must qualify, exhibits entered in more than one class must nominate which class is to be scored.</div> <bR> <div> <B>SPECIAL PRIZES</B></div> <div> <B>CONFORMATION</B>: "Walter Reimann Trophy" replica for Open Dog Winner, "Roy Brabham Trophy" replica for Open Bitch Winner, Trophy & Sash for all class winners and Breeders Group Winner, Sash and Memento for second to tenth place. Sashes for Best In Show, Runner-up in Show, Challenge & Reserve Challenge Winners and Best in each Class, Gold, Silver and Bronze Medals to lst, 2nd and 3rd in Open Classes (Show) and in Winner of Winners run-off (trial).</div> <bR> <div> <B>OBEDIENCE</B>: Trophy and sash for all class winners (qualifying scores only) and Winner of Winners, sash and memento for second to fifth place, "David O'Rourke Trophy" replica and sash for Best Dual Performance exhibit in show and trial (Rules for the Dual Performance Trophy may be viewed at the Show Secretary's office) Rick Richardson memorial trophy for Winner of Winners.</div> <bR> <div> <B>GRADINGS:</B> </div> <div> <B>CONFORMATION</B>: Gradings will be awarded at the Judge's discretion "Promising" and "Very Promising" in Baby, Minor & Puppy Classes, "Good" and "Very Good" to animals over 12 months in Junior, Intermediate and Open Classes.  The grading of "Excellent" and the medallion will only be awarded to exhibits 2 years of age or over, entered in the Open Classes and classified Cl.l or Cl.ll under the GSDCA Breed Survey Scheme (or other GSDCA approved scheme)</div> <bR> <div> <B>OBEDIENCE</B>: Gradings will be awarded to those exhibits achieving the following scores "Good" l70-l79 points, "Very Good" l80-189 points, "Excellent" plus medallion for l90-200 points. GSDCA In. rules apply to all awards and gradings. Rules may be viewed at www.gsdcouncilaustralia.org. Photographs of place getters are required for publication in the Quarterly Review.</div> <bR> <div> <B>PHOTOGRAPHY</B></div> <div> An official photographer will be present at the venue and will photograph place getters at no charge. Exhibitors may supply their own photographs to the Editor within 14 days (Please refer to Editor's requirements for photographs to be printed in the catalogue and elsewhere in this magazine).</div> <bR> <div> <B>CORPORATE TENTS:</B></div> <div> Pre-erected "Corporate" tents can be reserved through the Show Secretary before close of entries, subject to payment of fee of $225.00 per tent. "Limited numbers available" - First in Best Dressed - Please advise preference for Dog or Bitch ring but this cannot be guaranteed. NO COOKING IN HIRED TENTS. Please note: No other exhibitors tents may be erected until after 3.00 on Thursday 21st April.</div> <bR> <div> <B>CATALOGUE ADVERTISI</B>NG:</div> <div> Advertising in the show catalogue at $50 per page (Black and White) or $l00 per page (Colour) can be booked with the Show Secretary. Copy must be provided (PDF format) before 9th April.</div> <bR> <div> <B>SOCIAL EVENTS:</B></div> <div> <B>MEET & GREET</B> - Free Sausage Sizzle at grounds following Breed Survey on Thursday. Please advise numbers.</div> <div> <B>PRESIDENT'S DINNER</B>: To be held 7.30 p.m. on Friday evening 21st April at the Log Cabin Function Centre, Penrith. All welcome - 3 course meal, drinks at bar prices (bookings with payment of $60 per person required by close of entries)</div> <bR> <div> <B>SATURDAY NIGHT DISCO & SPIT ROAST </B>- to be held 5.30 p.m. on Saturday evening in the Club House on the grounds $25.00 per person</div> <div> dips & water crackers, hot finger food, vegetarian lasagne, roast beef, lamb & pork, 5 different salads,     pavlova, mud cake, apple strudel, tea/coffee - BYO - soft drinks available to purchase.</div> <div> Payment must be received with entries. </div> <div> Note: The Blue Cattle Dog Hotel is only 5 minutes from ground for your purchases of alcohol.</div> <div> Entertainment provided.</div> <bR> <div> <B>TROPHY PRESENTATION</B> - at completion of judging on Sunday in Club House - no charge - light refreshments.</div> <bR> <div> <B>39TH NATIONAL MERCHANDISE/MEMORABILIA</B></div> <div> Only a few selected items will be available for sale at the event (orders taken on weekend for later delivery) Items pre-ordered and with payment received before 9th March, 2011 will be available for collection at the National. Please refer to GSDL Inc. website for details www.gsdl.info.com.au</div> <bR> <div> <B>ACCOMMODATION</B>:</div> <div> Refer to GSDL Inc website www.GSDL.info</div> <bR> <div> Limited camping spaces are available on the grounds, please contact Dogs NSW direct  02 98343022 or</div> <div> 1300 728022 for bookings and details.</div> <bR> <div>                                                </div> <div>                                         </div> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <IMG SRC="5930a0a0.png" border=0 width="266" height="266" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <div>                                              </div> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> Click on "Download" below to download a Booking Slip for the National as a PDF file </div> <bR> <bR> <div> <TABLE BORDER="2" CELLPADDING="2" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="465" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#C0C0C0" BORDERCOLORDARK="#808080" FRAME="BOX" RULES="ALL" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" > <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 31 ><NOBR><div> Booking Slip for 2011 39th National </div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP><NOBR><div>  <a href="HTMLobj-1428/Booking_Slip.pdf"><u>Download</u> </a>  </div> </NOBR></tD> </tR> </TABLE></div> <bR> <bR> <div> <A HREF="news_flash.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="News Flash">Return to News Flash page</A> </div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> </td> </tr></table></body>