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2008 BKC Shows & Sanctioned Match


The 2008 Birmingham Kennel Clubs shows are dedicated to the memory

 of long time member and friend, Rita Fahey.

 

Show Dates:  Friday, April 4th and Sunday, April 6th.

Obedience- Rally Trial:  Saturday, April 5th.

Sanctioned Match will be held on Saturday, April 5th, 45 minutes after Best In Show of Tuscaloosa Kennel Club show. 

Click here for Sanctioned Match details

Show Location and Hours:

BRIERFIELD IRONWORKS HISTORICAL STATE PARK
240 Furnace Parkway (State Highway 25) • Brierfield,Alabama 35035
SHOW HOURS • 6:00 am to 8:00 pm
THESE SHOWS WILL BE HELD OUTDOORS • UNBENCHED

 

Premium list (entry form and show details)  is available through Onofrio Dog Shows.  Click here to access premium list.

Entries close at 12 Noon on Wednesday, March 19, 2008. 

 
 
Show Chairman Wayne Senior
5069 County Road 109, Bremen AL 35033 • (256) 287-2143
Obedience Chairman Mariela Piola
948 Shades Glen Dr,Homewood AL 35226
Rally Chairman Mariela Piola
   
COMMITTEES CHAIRPERSON
Judges Hospitality Mariela Piola
Trophies Susan Peters & Sallie Peters
Ring Hospitality Peggy Shafferman
Transportation Martha Griffin
Parking Dan Bacon
Publicity Donna Noland
Match Chairman Brandi Smith
Show Treasurer Sallie Peters
Chief Ring Steward Barbara Luebbert
   
   
   
   

2008 Sanctioned B-OB- R Match

Breed    *    Obedience     *    Rally    *    Junior Showmanship    *  

       
 

Directions to Show Site

 

Classes Eligibility Entry Form

Prizes

Time

Judges

(coming soon!)

Entry Fee

Contact Match Chairperson: 

Brandi Smith: (205) 266-1258 * bsmith7489@cs.com

 

LOCATION:  BRIERFIELD IRONWORKS STATE HISTORICAL PARK (BKC/ TKC Show Site)

THIS MATCH WILL BE HELD OUTDOORS, WITH STADIUM LIGHTING AVAILABLE IF NEEDED

 
Competition will be held for:
Best Veteran in Match    *    Best Puppy in Match    *    Best Adult in Match    *    Best Junior Handler    *    Highest Score in Match
 
DIRECTIONS TO SHOW SITE:  

Brierfield is located off Interstate 65 on Alabama Highway 25.  

 

From Birmingham, take I-65 South, or from Montgomery take I-65 North, to Exit #228 (Alabama Highway 25).  Go south on Highway 25 approximately 15 miles. Park entrance is on the left.

 

From Tuscaloosa, take US Highway 82 East to Centreville. At Centreville, turn left onto Alabama Highway 25 North toward Montevallo. Park is approximately 12 miles from Centreville. Park entrance will be on the right.

 

A map is available on page 2 of the BKC/ TKC premium list.

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TIMEMATCH JUDGING WILL BEGIN 45 MINUTES AFTER BKC BEST IN SHOW.

ENTRY FEEPRE-ENTRIES  PRE-ENTRIES MUST BE POSTMARKED BY 3/31/2008

                        $5.00 per class for CONFORMATION, OBEDIENCE & RALLY

                        $4.00 PRE-ENTRY for all JR SHOWMANSHIP

                       

                        $6.00 per class for all DAY OF MATCH ENTRIES

                         Day of match entries will be accepted until the BEGINNING of Tuscaloosa Kennel Club's GROUP Competition.  

Please make checks or money orders payable to  THE BIRMINGHAM KENNEL CLUB

Mail PRE-ENTRIES with fees to:  

 BKC MATCH CHAIRMAN, BRANDI SMITH

2809 ARROWHEAD CIRCLE NE; BIRMINGHAM, AL 35215

(205) 854-2370 *  (205) 266-1258 *  bsmith7489@cs.com

 

It's early spring!  Be prepared for cool evening weather.  For your comfort, please bring a jacket in case of chilly temperatures!!

Be sure to participate in the BKC raffles on Friday and Sunday!! Lots of neat things!  Separate ticket pools for each item!!

Prizes

Rosettes for:  

Best Puppy in Match, Best Adult in Match, Best Veteran in Match, Highest Score In Match, and Best Junior Handler 

Flat ribbons for all placements 

Rosettes for Groups 1-4!!

 

 

 

 

 

CLASSES

CONFORMATION:  (Sexes divided)  Puppy 3-6; 6-9; 9-12; 12-18; Novice; Bred-By Exhibitor; American Bred; Open; Veterans (7 years & older); Exhibition Only.

OBEDIENCE:  Pre-Novice; Graduate Novice; Novice A & B; Open A & B; Utility A&B; Exhibition Only

Rally: Novice A & B; Advanced A & B; Excellent A & B

JUNIOR SHOWMANSHIP:  Novice Junior; Novice Intermediate; Novice Senior;  Open Junior; Open Intermediate; Open Senior; Exhibition Only.

Not sure what class to enter?  Just E-mail us!

There will a competition for: Best Puppy, Best Adult, Best Veteran, Best Junior, and Highest Scoring Dog in Obedience will be recognized.

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ELIGIBILITY:

All dogs must be AKC registered or eligible for registration.  No dogs with taped ears may be shown in the classes.  Major pointed puppies must enter in an Adult class.  Champions of record may show in the type of competition the Champion was earned in as EXHIBITION ONLY, but are not eligible for prizes in that class.  Awards will not be give for Exhibition Only performances.  

Professional Handlers may show only dogs owned by them or by members of their immediate family, or otherwise may only enter as EXHIBITION ONLY. 

AKC rules for shows and all class entry eligibility regulations will apply.  Wins at Sanctioned Matches do not award points toward any Conformation or Obedience Title.

Junior Handlers with considerable experience may choose to show in Exhibition Only, but will not be eligible for prizes if they choose to do so.

 

Want to print an entry form?  

Just "copy" and "paste" into Word or similar program!

THE BIRMINGHAM KENNEL CLUB, INC

SANCTIONED B-OB MATCH

BREED___________________________VARIETY___________SEX__________

NAME OF DOG  ___________________________________________________

D.O.B. _________________________ AKC# ____________________________

CLASS______________________ ADD'L CLASS_________________________

OWNER__________________________________________________________

ADDRESS________________________________________________________

CITY _____________________________STATE___________ZIP___________

SIGNATURE _______________________________TELE #(      )____________

E-MAIL ADDRESS________________________________________________

JUNIOR HANDLER_______________________________________________

 

 

 
 

Questions?  Contact the Match Chairperson:  Brandi Smith at (205)266-1258, bsmith7489@cs.com

 

 


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