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2008 CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW SCHEDULE
"We endeavor to encourage entries by keeping fees lower than previous years"
Entries
close Friday April 4, 2008
15th Championship Show
Schedule
of Classes
1,
2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 10 & 11 dogs
1a, 2a, 3a, 4a, 5a, 8a, 10a, & 11a bitches
Entries
to the Show Secretary, Mrs. G. Simmonds,
Cheques
made payable to the Mastiff Club of Victoria Inc. email:mastiff@bigpond.com
JUDGE:
Mr B
Bosch (Netherlands)
Bardolynns
Souvenir
Catalogue:
$10 pre-ordered or $15 on the day. Includes 3 generation pedigree of each
exhibit. Pease forward a copy with entry.
Catalogue
Advertising:
Available,
contact the Show Secretary, free catalogue to advertisers.
Entry
Fees:
1st entry $15, subsequent $10. Baby Puppies $5 (if only entry add $5); Special
classes $5 except classes 12, 22.20, 28 & 29 where first entry or subsequent
entry fees apply. Veterans please
include a profile and photograph.
Judging
Time:
10.30 a.m. with Veteran’s Parade, De-sexed Sweepstakes followed by Baby Puppy
Dog and Bitch, Minor Puppy Dog to Challenge Dog, Minor Puppy Bitch to Challenge
Bitch. A 10 minute break will take place before judging Best in Show. Special
Classes will be judged after Best in Show.
Exhibit
Numbers:
A stamped self-addressed envelope must be included with entries and in the case
of multiple exhibitors, one envelope for each exhibitor.
Catering:
Unavailable. Drinks for sale.
After Show Function:
Prior to trophy presentations, a buffet will be available while an auction is
conducted. $10 per head payable with entry. BYO beverages.
Special
Classes: 12
Veterans, 15 Best Interstate Owned and Exhibited, 22.20 Desexed Exhibits
Sweepstakes, 23 Best Headed Dog, 23a Best Headed Bitch, 24 Best Fawn, 25 Best
Apricot, 26 Best Brindle, 27 Best Gait, 28 Best Sire and Progeny, 29 Best Dam
and Progeny.
Special
Prizes:
Trophy and Sash for all In Show awards. Inaugural presentation of the
Kalcavalier Breeders Cup.
SHOW UPDATE
Preparations
for our special event on 26th April 2008 are progressing well. The judge’s
airfare and accommodation have been paid which has depleted the fund somewhat.
In
December, letters were sent via the VCA/ANKC to any person that had a Mastiff
registered in his/her name since January 1st 2000. In total, 231 letters were
sent out with details of the show and inviting Mastiff owners from all over
Australia to be part of the event. This has resulted in some enquiries from
interstate from owners that we did not know about and was the aim of the
exercise. Thanks to Tania Kirkland from the VCA who was most cooperative in
organising this mail out.
I
have also been busy contacting Mastiff clubs overseas to source donations. The
response has been overwhelming! The Mastiff Club of America posted my request on
its members’ internet group and individuals have sent donations of money which
is just fabulous.
Many
of the clubs have donated goods which will be used as auction of raffle items. I
hope to be able to send the raffle tickets to all members prior to the show.
Also, I am planning to send a list of the auction items to all members so that
even those who can’t attend can place a bid. These would be sent to a
nominated person who would bid on your behalf on the day.
Another
way that overseas Mastiff enthusiasts have contributed is by taking out adverts
in the catalogue. This is also a way for interstate members who may not be able
to attend to be involved. Please contact me for the advertising rates for
colour/black & white, full or half page.
It
is planned that the show will be held outdoors on the grassed area, so we are
trying to provide shelter for interstate exhibitors who are flying in and
therefore cannot bring their own shelters.
As
stated in the Schedule (opposite), an after show function will be catered for
and heavily subsidised by the Club, however, this may not be until 3pm so we
will all be starving. So, we are trying to arrange for another club to
coordinate a BBQ where you can purchase egg and bacon sandwiches, sausages and
drinks to keep everyone going.
The
show will be professionally videoed by Mastiff owners Simon and Jennifer
Willshire of Gammonwood P/L
Multimedia Production Company. Still photos will be taken by the professional
photographer Rob Russell and will be available for purchase. Pricing is
available from Rob.
Most of the sashes and trophies have been ordered and, as usual, we will
have a tremendous trophy table. Anne-Marie O’Grady has once again been busy
preparing prizes for the show.
Two new perpetual trophies will be presented this year - The Kalcavalier
Breeders Cup and one for the Best Sire and Progeny in memory of Aust. Ch.
Marstenmoor First Chapta. Fay Gunson, formerly Kalcavalier Kennels, will be
attending on the day for the inaugural presentation of the Breeders cup. Details
about the allocation of points will be available on the day of the show.
The Darkling Magic Mistress Memorial Cup presented to the Runner-Up Best
Exhibit in Show has been retired so a new perpetual trophy is now available to
any Club member who would like to donate.
An extensive range of Club goods will be available for purchase and order
on the day. This will include commemorative port and wine, as well as glassware
which is new to our goods for sale. If you know that you would like to purchase
items, it would be helpful if you could let me know in advance so that I can
order appropriate numbers.
On the day, assistance to ensure the smooth running of the event will be
provided by the Bernese Mountain Dog club (and then the MCOV helps at its show
in June!). We also hope to have our tea
So it is shaping up to be a huge event so please show your support by sponsoring a class or two and attending on the day.
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