Post by HABC on Apr 30, 2010 17:15:00 GMT
~ THE HABC SPRING SHOW ~
Date:
Saturday 15th May
2010
OUTDOOR VENUE:
Becketts Farm,
Alcester Road,
Wythall,
Birmingham
B47 6AJ
ENGLAND
A large field, being fully fenced in (enclosed) with 6ft fencing,
opposite Becketts Farmshop and restaurant.
Just 1 mile on the A435 (Birmingham) from junction 3 of the M42.
…Directions…
Just 1 mile along the A435 (towards Birmingham) from junction 3 of the M42.
The M42 is easily accessible from the South via the M1, M5 & M40.
And from the North via the M1 & M6.
Turn right into Station Road, towards Wythall at the first island
along the A435 (Birmingham) and the show entrance is on the
left immediately after the island.
The Show site is visible from the A435 as you approach the island on your right,
opposite Becketts Farm shop & restaurant on your left..
~ SHOW & EVENTS TO INCLUDE ~
ABNA SANCTIONED
CONFORMATION SHOW
~ Saturday 15th May 2010 ~
ABNA CONFORMATION JUDGE:
PETRA VAN DER VEN
(Netherlands)
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.
Due to the number of activities scheduled throughout the day then,
We no longer will be hanging on and waiting for those people that
cannot arrive at the show site on time.
Conformation Show Classes will start in the following
Running Order:
All Puppies Classes (both types)
BIS Puppy Classes (both types)
Working Conformation Degree class
Champion class
Grand Champions Exhibition 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 :
~ HOT & COLD REFRESHMENTS ~[/color][/size]
There will be a “Jo’s Coffee to Go” bespoke van
on site offering a fabulous choice and wide variety of hot drinks for sale …
Ranging from Expresso’s, Cappuccino’s, Lattes, Mocha, ect,
all made with freshly ground coffee….. to
Hot Chocolate drinks with sprinkles & marshmellows
and having a variety of Tea available also … ;o)
ALL at really great value prices too.
~ FOOD ~
~ SHOW PROGRAMS ~ £4
~ RAFFLE ~
&
~ T-Shirts ~
will be on sale throughout the day, sizes available from Small to XXXL
PLUS THE FOLLOWING
~ HABC K9 EVENTS ~[/size][/color]
ENTRY FEES:
£5.00 for single events
With Awards for all the
1st / 2nd / 3rd place winners of each single event....
Or £10.00 if entering All 3 single events / Triathlon Events.
(For dogs over 1 year old)
~ HABC K9 Tug of War ~
(Please bring along your dogs own suitable and durable tug / rope / toy – this will need to be attached to the end of the tug of war pull for use in your dogs round / turn)
~ HABC K9 Sprint Race ~
~ HABC K9 Drag Pull ~
~ HABC K9 TRIATHLON ~
HABC K9 Triathlon Awards are presented to the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place overall winning dogs who participated in All 3 of the above single events.
HABC K9 Triathlon awards are determined from each dogs placement / point results being totalled up from each of the three events listed above for those dogs only that participated in ALL these three events.
&
(for dogs under 12 months old)
~ Puppy Sprint Race ~
With Awards for all the
1st / 2nd / 3rd place winners of this event....
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 their sport of choice.
Why not come along and use this show
as a short AB break with your family & AB’s ....
WHERE TO STAY:
Should you wish accommodation for the Friday or Saturday night,
then various hotels are available a short distance from the show site,
Please check terms and conditions of hotel/hostel for any restrictions:
Travel Lodge Birmingham Maypole
Maypole Lane Birmingham B14 5JF (2.2 miles)
Travel Lodge Redditch
Meadow Farm, Dagnell End Road, Redditch B98 9BJ (4.0 miles)
Travel Lodge Birmingham Frankley M5 Southbound
Moto Service Area, Frankley, M5 Motorway, Birmingham, B32 4AR (6.6 miles)
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 in the “HABC Show Program”
for use by the sponsor to:
Share photos and 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.
The deadline for submission of items to be sent for inclusion in the show program
to enable the show program to be collated and printed in time for the show will be Sunday 9th May
Please feel free to 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 look forward to seeing you all there....
~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:
info@americanbulldogs.org.uk
Tel: Colin Brown 0121 475 1446
________________________________________
THE HABC HAVE TWO FURTHER
SHOWS & EVENTS
PLANNED FOR 2010....
Remember to put the following dates in your diaries....
The HABC
Weekend Summer Show
once again the traditional last weekend in July
for the weekend summer show
on
Saturday 31st July
& Sunday 1st August 2010
OUTDOOR VENUE:
Becketts Farm,
Alcester Road, Wythall,
Birmingham
B47 6AJ
ENGLAND
TWO ABNA Conformation Shows
(one Sat and one Sun)
with TWO ABNA Judges
Details TBC Soon
ALSO
HABC K9 EVENTS
Further information / details about this
Summer Weekend Show
will be announced soon…
~ The HABC Autumn Show ~
Saturday 9th & Sunday 10th
October 2010
Please Note that the date has now changed from what was previously advertised
ABNA Conformation Show
&
HABC K9 EVENTS
Venues / Judge ect TBC
Further information to be updated soon…
Please keep checking the HABC Website for details at
www.americanbulldogs.org.uk
Or look for updates posted on the HABC message board / forum…
THANKS to every one who
comes out and supports these shows.....
We look forward to seeing you all again
~ from 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.
________________________________________
-------------------------------------------------
Looking forward to seeing everyone at the show…..
Cheers
From ALL THE MEMBERS OF THE HABC
---------------------------------------------------------------
Date:
Saturday 15th May
2010
OUTDOOR VENUE:
Becketts Farm,
Alcester Road,
Wythall,
Birmingham
B47 6AJ
ENGLAND
A large field, being fully fenced in (enclosed) with 6ft fencing,
opposite Becketts Farmshop and restaurant.
Just 1 mile on the A435 (Birmingham) from junction 3 of the M42.
…Directions…
Just 1 mile along the A435 (towards Birmingham) from junction 3 of the M42.
The M42 is easily accessible from the South via the M1, M5 & M40.
And from the North via the M1 & M6.
Turn right into Station Road, towards Wythall at the first island
along the A435 (Birmingham) and the show entrance is on the
left immediately after the island.
The Show site is visible from the A435 as you approach the island on your right,
opposite Becketts Farm shop & restaurant on your left..
~ SHOW & EVENTS TO INCLUDE ~
ABNA SANCTIONED
CONFORMATION SHOW
~ Saturday 15th May 2010 ~
ABNA CONFORMATION JUDGE:
PETRA VAN DER VEN
(Netherlands)
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.
Due to the number of activities scheduled throughout the day then,
We no longer will be hanging on and waiting for those people that
cannot arrive at the show site on time.
Conformation Show Classes will start in the following
Running Order:
All Puppies Classes (both types)
BIS Puppy Classes (both types)
Working Conformation Degree class
Champion class
Grand Champions Exhibition 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 :
~ HOT & COLD REFRESHMENTS ~[/color][/size]
There will be a “Jo’s Coffee to Go” bespoke van
on site offering a fabulous choice and wide variety of hot drinks for sale …
Ranging from Expresso’s, Cappuccino’s, Lattes, Mocha, ect,
all made with freshly ground coffee….. to
Hot Chocolate drinks with sprinkles & marshmellows
and having a variety of Tea available also … ;o)
ALL at really great value prices too.
~ FOOD ~
~ SHOW PROGRAMS ~ £4
~ RAFFLE ~
&
~ T-Shirts ~
will be on sale throughout the day, sizes available from Small to XXXL
PLUS THE FOLLOWING
~ HABC K9 EVENTS ~[/size][/color]
ENTRY FEES:
£5.00 for single events
With Awards for all the
1st / 2nd / 3rd place winners of each single event....
Or £10.00 if entering All 3 single events / Triathlon Events.
(For dogs over 1 year old)
~ HABC K9 Tug of War ~
(Please bring along your dogs own suitable and durable tug / rope / toy – this will need to be attached to the end of the tug of war pull for use in your dogs round / turn)
~ HABC K9 Sprint Race ~
~ HABC K9 Drag Pull ~
~ HABC K9 TRIATHLON ~
HABC K9 Triathlon Awards are presented to the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place overall winning dogs who participated in All 3 of the above single events.
HABC K9 Triathlon awards are determined from each dogs placement / point results being totalled up from each of the three events listed above for those dogs only that participated in ALL these three events.
&
(for dogs under 12 months old)
~ Puppy Sprint Race ~
With Awards for all the
1st / 2nd / 3rd place winners of this event....
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 their sport of choice.
Why not come along and use this show
as a short AB break with your family & AB’s ....
WHERE TO STAY:
Should you wish accommodation for the Friday or Saturday night,
then various hotels are available a short distance from the show site,
Please check terms and conditions of hotel/hostel for any restrictions:
Travel Lodge Birmingham Maypole
Maypole Lane Birmingham B14 5JF (2.2 miles)
Travel Lodge Redditch
Meadow Farm, Dagnell End Road, Redditch B98 9BJ (4.0 miles)
Travel Lodge Birmingham Frankley M5 Southbound
Moto Service Area, Frankley, M5 Motorway, Birmingham, B32 4AR (6.6 miles)
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 in the “HABC Show Program”
for use by the sponsor to:
Share photos and 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.
The deadline for submission of items to be sent for inclusion in the show program
to enable the show program to be collated and printed in time for the show will be Sunday 9th May
Please feel free to 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 look forward to seeing you all there....
~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:
info@americanbulldogs.org.uk
Tel: Colin Brown 0121 475 1446
________________________________________
THE HABC HAVE TWO FURTHER
SHOWS & EVENTS
PLANNED FOR 2010....
Remember to put the following dates in your diaries....
The HABC
Weekend Summer Show
once again the traditional last weekend in July
for the weekend summer show
on
Saturday 31st July
& Sunday 1st August 2010
OUTDOOR VENUE:
Becketts Farm,
Alcester Road, Wythall,
Birmingham
B47 6AJ
ENGLAND
TWO ABNA Conformation Shows
(one Sat and one Sun)
with TWO ABNA Judges
Details TBC Soon
ALSO
HABC K9 EVENTS
Further information / details about this
Summer Weekend Show
will be announced soon…
~ The HABC Autumn Show ~
Saturday 9th & Sunday 10th
October 2010
Please Note that the date has now changed from what was previously advertised
ABNA Conformation Show
&
HABC K9 EVENTS
Venues / Judge ect TBC
Further information to be updated soon…
Please keep checking the HABC Website for details at
www.americanbulldogs.org.uk
Or look for updates posted on the HABC message board / forum…
THANKS to every one who
comes out and supports these shows.....
We look forward to seeing you all again
~ from 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.
________________________________________
-------------------------------------------------
Looking forward to seeing everyone at the show…..
Cheers
From ALL THE MEMBERS OF THE HABC
---------------------------------------------------------------
