The National Specialty Show.PPT

The National Specialty Show PLANNING ENJOYING THE IDEAL SPECIALTY SHOW Board Proposal Clubs Start Planning 4 Years Ahead Start Early to Research a Show Location Parent Club Determines Region Submit a Sound Proposal for Board Consideration Consider Joint vs. Individual Show Video Joint or Individual Show Individual show or Stand alone All Costs Responsibility of Parent Club Buildings Equipment- tubs, tables, chairs, risers Electricity Superintendent Judges Joining an All Breed ShowAdvantages Rosettes Provided Entry 25 or More Web Site Advertising Grooming Space in Same Building No Building Cost to Specialty Ring Location Same All Days Facilities for Breed Seminar Ringside Mentoring Show Photographer On Site Veterinarian On Site During Show Hours Advantages continued Judging Costs Can Be Shared RV Parking No Gate Admission Exercise Areas Golf Cart Transportation On Site Opportunity to Participate in Other Venues Special Event Space 24 Hour Security EMT On Site Advantages for All Breed or Cluster Breed Entry Increased Supported Entry All Days Parent Club Mentors Educators Available Prestigious to Host a National Specialty Increased Bldg. Costs Minimal vs. Increased entry Judges education opportunity GETTING STARTED! Congratulations! START EARLY—2 1/2 - 3 yrs Ahead Show Dates—Number of Days Identify Any Conflicts With All Breed Specialty Shows within 200 miles Request Contracts From Hotel and Show Site Convention Center, Fairgrounds, or Hotel Utilize the Parent Club Show Liaison Show Requirements Hotels, Convention Center, Fairgrounds Minimum Space Number of dogs Ring (s) size 40 X 80 Conformation, Agility , Obedience, Field Trial Crating 10’X10’ Grooming / Exercise Space Special Events Show requirements continued Trophy Storage Spectator Seating Educational Seminars—Room Hospitality Space for Board Meeting Hotel Accommodations RV Parking Space Requirements Bathing Facility—hot/ cold water/ tubs Electricity Lighting Air Conditioning Show Site Floo