Post by whiterose on Apr 4, 2010 4:51:17 GMT -5
THE HABC ARE PLEASED TO ANNOUNCE
THE FOLLOWING ABNA SHOW & EVENT DATES FOR 2010…..
The same weekends as last years shows, but Please remember to note these dates on your calendars anyway
THE HABC SPRING SHOW
Saturday 15th May 2010
FULL DETAILS TO BE CONFIRMED SOON
OUTDOOR VENUE:
TBC
~ SHOW & EVENTS ~
TO INCLUDE:
ABNA SANCTIONED CONFORMATION SHOW
~ Saturday 15th May 2010 ~
ABNA CONFORMATION JUDGE:
TBC very soon
SHOW SITE ADMISSION FEE:
Show Site Entrance Fee per person per day ~ £4
(Kids under 14 Free)
ABNA Conformation Show to commence –
12 midday PROMPTLY.
We no longer will be hanging on and waiting for those people that cannot arrive at the show site on time.
Classes will start in the following
Running Order:
All Puppies Classes (both types)
BIS Puppy Classes (both types)
Working Conformation Degree class
Champion class
Break for short lunch break
All Adult Classes (both types)
BIS Adult Classes (both types)
Please note: registration for entry into show classes will commence from Sat 8:30 am
please arrive early to register your dogs for classes.
It is your responsibility to have your dog prepared and ready to
enter the show ring for the start of their class.
The club members will not go searching for people who are not
ready to enter the ring once the class is called.
We will not refund entry fees for those dogs who have
missed the start of their class/es.
CONFORMATION SHOW CLASS ENTRY FEES:
£12.00 per dog per day
If you wish to enter your dog in an ABNA conformation show, you must bring a copy of your registration paperwork from one of the following registries,
UKC (USA) / ABA / NKC / ARF / ARFE / ABRA
and produce this paperwork at the administration desk on the show site
when registering your dog for entry into their show class
no exeptions.
American Bulldogs not being shown
are still welcome (for free) on the show site.
Please visit the ABNA website for further details about the
ABNA Points listing, classes, show rules ect:
www.abna-info.com
PLUS :
~ FOOD ~
~ HOT & COLD REFRESHMENTS ~
~ SHOW PROGRAMS ~ £4
~ RAFFLE ~
&
T-Shirts
will be on sale throughout the weekend
sizes available from Small to XXXL
PLUS THE FOLLOWING
~ HABC FUN EVENTS & ACTIVITIES ~
ENTRY FEES:
£5.00 for single fun events
(Medals will be awarded to 1st / 2nd / 3rd place winners....)
~ Tug of War ~
~ Sprint Race ~
~ Puppy Sprint Race ~
~ Drag Pull ~
Puppy Sprint is for dogs upto 1 year,
& other events are for dogs over 1 year old..
The above events will be scheduled throughout the day
so could commence From 9am Saturday, individual events TBC on day.
Please arrive at the show site promptly early AM and come to the
administration desk to register your dogs for entry into these
shows or / and events.
Due to various circumstances which can affect schedules
and which can be beyond our control ect,
we no longer announce a set time schedule prior to the day of show,
and on the day of show event times can alter,
so if you do wish to take part in the conformation show & / or events
then please be prepared to be called to participate
at any point on Saturday …
However, we will aim to keep as close to announced times on the day as possible.
The Club strongly believes and 100% recommend that anyone wishing to
pursue sport-work does so in a responsible manner and only through
credible & recognised organisations, under the experienced guidance
of people trained & experienced in there sport of choice.
SHOW SPONSORS REQUIRED PLEASE…
Sponsor’s really do help towards lessening
the total cost outlay for a host club.
For a £10 donation the HABC will allocate
1 side of an A4 page for use by the sponsor to:
share information about their companion dog/s,
for general business advertisements, Kennel advertisements,
breeding announcements (subject to criteria i.e health and temp testing), ect.
If you do not wish to have a page allocated in the program
then donations are still welcome and very much appreciated.
Please contact us for further information...
ALSO
RAFFLE PRIZE DONATIONS REQUEST…
We also intend to have a raffle on the day
we would really welcome items for donation
no matter how small to add to it,
i.e unwanted gifts, donations of vouchers for specialist skills, ect ...
all would be very much appreciated...
we would also like to print a list of those donating in the show program.
Off course if you dont know until the day of what you may be able
to donate then please still bring it along it will all be greatfully received
The HABC would like to thank Everyone for their
continued support of these shows,
and give a big thanks to all the organisations, judge and helpers,
who are involved in this show...
~We anticipate that this will be a fun day for the
American Bulldogger & their AB’s
& hope that Participants & Spectators alike enjoy the events on offer. ~
We look forward to seeing you all there....
Please contact us for further details
For Further Information please visit the HABC website
www.americanbulldogs.org.uk
Email:
Tel: Colin Brown 0121 475 1446
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THE HABC HAVE
TWO FURTHER
SHOWS & EVENTS PLANNED FOR 2010....
So please put the following dates in your diaries....
~ The HABC Summer Show ~
once again the traditional last weekend in July for the weekend summer show
Saturday 31st July
& Sunday 1st August 2010
~ The HABC Autumn Show ~
...over the same weekend as last year...
Saturday 11th & Sunday 12th
September 2010
ABNA Conformation Shows with
Venues / Judges / ALL Other Events / Further information ...
to be updated soon…
So please keep checking back for details.
CHEERS
~ from US All at the H.A.B.C~
PLEASE NOTE:
Due to the fact that dogs will be running free during working events
ALL dogs must be kept in a travel crate away from the working areas
when events are in progress or when requested.
ALL DOGS must be kept on a lead with an adult at ALL other times...
Due to events which may be beyond our control;
Events, Judges, Venue ect could be subject to change
so please check back for updates.
Please Contact us if you have any queries ....
The H.A.B.C. (Hopwood American Bulldog Club) and the
A.B.N.A. (American Bulldog National Alliance) & ANY other organizations
involved with this show will not be held responsible for any liability or
damaging incident whatsoever which may occur at this event.
We are not responsible for carelessness or irresponsible owners / handlers.
For a list of general rules governing the show and events please visit
the show rules page, and the websites of any other organizations
to do with this show and events … IN ADDITION…
In the interests of safety, fairness, responsible dog ownership,
and to enable this show and event to be an enjoyable experience for all
the rules stated are not limited to just those rules….
The HABC strongly believe in and promote responsible dog ownership...
Irresponsible dog owners affect the future of our breed…
therefore anyone who does not respect this view is NOT welcome at our events,
we will expel anyone from our events who we believe is acting
irresponsibly without refund.
As well as in the HABC rules, the rules of the venue stipulate that:
dogs must be on a lead at all times