Monday, May 24, 2010


Time

Event

Location

9:00 am

Draft Trial – Pre-registration is required using the entry from in the planning booklet available on www.2010gsmdns.com

The GSMDCA welcomes spectators at this event! Come see our dogs doing their historic job. Judging is estimated to begin at 9:00 am. Un-entered dogs may be present, but must be leashed or crated, under control, and off of the course at all times.

Lincoln Park, Springfield, IL (across the street – kiddie corner to fairgrounds)

8:45 am

Intro to Drafting Seminar

Lincoln Park, Springfield, IL (across the street – kiddie corner to fairgrounds)

9:00 am

Weight Pull Weigh In

Expo Building, Illinois State Fairgrounds

9:00 am

Intro to Weight Pull

Expo Building, Illinois State Fairgrounds

10:00 am

Weight Pull Handlers Meeting

Expo Building, Illinois State Fairgrounds

10:30 am

Midwest Weight Pull Start

Pre-registration is strongly encouraged, however, registration will be taken at the event.

The pulls will be held under GSMDCA Weight Pull Rules and will be a wheeled pull on carpet. This is an excellent spectator event and everyone should plan on attending, even if they are not competing. Dogs/handlers without experience are welcome! Harness will be available.

Expo Building, Illinois State Fairgrounds

6 pm

Hospitality Night – pick up name tags and hospitality bags

Host Hotel, Howard Johnson – Springfield Room

Evening

Dinner on a Budget – Dine In – Order In

We encourage everyone to “Dine In” this evening. Grab some take out from your favorite restaurant or have you dinner delivered, then gather in the breakfast room at the Host Hotel to continue to catch up with friends.

Host Hotel, Howard Johnson – Breakfast room area

Evening

7:30 pm

*Seminar – Laparoscopic Tack and Bloat, Dr. Brian Schmidt (tentative). Presented by the GSMDCA Health Committee

Host Hotel Howard Johnson, - Sierra Room – Located in the lower level of the 2nd building.


Tuesday, May 25, 2010


Time

Event

Location

7:45 am

Intro to Obedience and Rally

Expo Building, Fairgrounds – next to the Obedience ring

8 am

Obedience trial (Utility, Open, Novice, Non-regular) - Judge: Mr. Edward Hass

Team 2nd Judge: Ms. Francis “Dee” Montgomery

Pre –registration required through Foy Trent, Show Secretary

Obedience will start the day, followed by Rally, then the ever popular Team Obedience

Expo Building, Illinois State Fairgrounds

Following Obedience

Rally trials - Judge: Mr. Edward Hass

Expo Building, Illinois State Fairgrounds

Noon

Sweeps and Vet. Sweeps - Judge: Ms. Ellyn Signet

Pre –registration required through Foy Trent, Show Secretary

Expo Building, Illinois State Fairgrounds

3 pm or later

(all judging must conclude first)

Handling Workshop

Introduction to Conformation Handling and Showing *bring your dog!

Expo Building, Illinois State Fairgrounds

4: 00 pm

Membership Meeting

Please take the time to join in the discussion about our club and share your ideas for improvements.

Expo Building, Illinois State Fairgrounds

7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

GSMDCA Judge’s Education Seminar and Workshop

Contact the Judges Education Committee for further details.

Expo Building, Illinois State Fairgrounds

Evening 7 pm

Seminar – GSMDCA Education Committee presents the Reproduction and the Breeding Bitch Seminar by

Elizabeth Martin, sponsored by Royal Canin

Host Hotel – Howard Johnson, Sierra Room, located on the lower level of the 2nd building


Wednesday, May 26, 2010


Time

Event

Location

8 am

Futurity Judging - Judge: Ms. Katherine Stone- La Rue

Pre –registration required through Foy Trent, Show Secretary

Expo Building, Illinois State Fairgrounds

All Day During Judging

GSMDCA Judge’s Education Ring Side Mentoring

Expo Building, Illinois State Fairgrounds

All Day

Raffle – at the 2010 Raffle booth – located in the Expo Building

Come shop our many desirable items, and when you find many selections you want, buy tickets to drop into the bag. Drawing of winners is Thursday morning.

Expo Building, Illinois State Fairgrounds

9 am (after Futurity)

Jr. Showmanship Judge: Mrs. Helene Nathanson

Pre –registration required through Foy Trent, Show Secretary

Expo Building, Illinois State Fairgrounds

9:30 am (after Jrs)

Judging: Dogs/Bitches, Veterans, Brace - Judge: Mrs. Helene Nathanson

Pre –registration required through Foy Trent, Show Secretary

Expo Building, Illinois State Fairgrounds

After Lunch Break – approximately 1 pm

Best of Breed Judging - Judge: Mrs. Helene Nathanson

Pre –registration required through Foy Trent, Show Secretary

Expo Building, Illinois State Fairgrounds

After Breed judging

Judging of Stud Dog, Brood Bitch and Generations - Judge: Mrs. Helene Nathanson

Pre –registration required through Foy Trent, Show Secretary

Expo Building, Illinois State Fairgrounds

7:30 pm Check in for participants

8 pm
Start

Top Twenty Event

The Top Twenty Competition is a showcase of the top dogs from the previous year. A three judge panel evaluates how closely each dog conforms to the breed standard, using methods to limit fault judging or over-emphasizing of specific attributes. The dog receiving the highest number of points will be the panel’s winner of the Top Twenty Competition. A People’s Choice winner will also be selected by the vote of the audience. The winners will be announced at the Awards Banquet.

Expo Building, Illinois State Fairgrounds


Thursday, May 27, 2010


Time

Event

Location

8 am

Pack Hike

Pre-entries appreciated but will also be accepted day of event.

Weigh in of the packs will occur at the weight pull scale in the Expo Building first, then participants will head to the park.

Carpenters Park Nature Preserve, Springfield, IL (3 miles from host hotel and show site by the Rail Golf Course)

Note that weigh in will occur at Expo building first.

8 - noon

Raffle Prize Drawing and pickup – We highly recommend that you write your name on your tickets prior to dropping them in the bags – Items not picked up will be placed on the GSMDCA Health Auction table at the banquet for bidding.

Expo Building, Illinois State Fairgrounds

8:00 – 9:00 am

Weight Pull weigh in

Expo Building, Illinois State Fairgrounds

8:00 am

Intro to Weight Pull


9:00 am

National Weight Pull Handlers Meeting

Expo Building, Illinois State Fairgrounds

9:30 am

National Weight Pull

Pre-entries appreciated but will also be accepted day of event.

The pulls will be held under GSMDCA Weight Pull Rules and will be a wheeled pull on carpet. This is an excellent spectator event and everyone should plan on attending, even if they are not competing. Dogs/handlers without experience are welcome! Harness will be available.

Expo Building, Illinois State Fairgrounds

12 (noon)– 4 pm

Fun Day Events

Start off with the Puppy Match - Pre-entries appreciated but will also be accepted day of event. This is a more casual event to use your new handling skills or practice in a show setting. Puppies must be older then 8 weeks.

Puppy match judging will start at noon.

Followed by Games and CGC testing.

Expo Building, Fairgrounds and the grassy area around the building

1:00 pm

Intro to Packing *bring your dog

Expo Building, Fairgrounds and the grassy area around the building

2:30 pm

Intro to Agility *bring your dog

Expo Building, Fairgrounds and the grassy area around the building

10 am - 4pm

Health Committee Blood Draws and DNA

Expo Building, Illinois State Fairgrounds

4-5 pm

Weight Pull clean up – please stay to help

Expo Building, Illinois State Fairgrounds

6 pm

Cocktails at Banquet location

Inn at 835, Conservatory Room

Inn at 835 is located at:

835 South 2nd Street, Springfield, IL

7 pm

Buffet Banquet Dinner

Inn at 835, Conservatory Room

8 pm

Silent Auction for Health Fund and Rescue Foundation

Live auction on a few of the more popular items!

Inn at 835, Conservatory Room

8 pm

Awards Presentation

Inn at 835, Conservatory Room


Friday, May 28, 2010


Time

Event

Location

Daytime

All Breed Show – Illinois Valley Kennel Club show

Premium lists will be available at http://www.onofrio.com

GSMD and group judge: Mr. Donald F. Carmody

Show also has CGC testing available, see premium.

Bloomington, IL


Saturday, May 29, 2010


Daytime

GSMDCA Midwest Regional Specialty and Sweeps, w/ all breed show

Corn Belt Kennel Club

Premium lists will be available at http://www.onofrio.com

Sweeps/Vet Sweeps Judge: Ms. Tracey Brant

GSMD breed: Mr. Thomas J. Brown

Group: Mr. Edd E Bivin

Show also has OB, Rally and Agility – see premium list.

CERF Eye clinic is also available.

All-breed puppy match in the evening.

Bloomington, IL


Sunday, May 30, 2010


Daytime

Illinois Valley Kennel Club of Peoria – all breed show with OB/Rally and Agility

GSMD Judge: Mr. James G Reynolds

Group: Ms. Carolyn Alexander

Premium lists will be available at http://www.onofrio.com

This show will also have a CERF clinic

Bloomington, IL


Monday, May 31, 2010


Daytime

Corn Belt Kennel Club – all breed show with OB/Rally and Agility

GSMD Judge: Ms. Karen S McFarlane

Group: Mr. James G Reynolds

Premium lists will be available at http://www.onofrio.com

Bloomington, IL