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Poodle Club of America 78th National Specialty

April 23-30, 2010

Wicomico Youth & Civic Center, Salisbury, MD

Judges

Hotels & RVs

Schedule

Other Events

Entries, Forms, Tickets

Contacts

Directions, Shuttles, Parking


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Past PCA Results

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Judges for the 2010 National

Conformation Events

Companion Events

Performance Events

Toys Mrs. J. Andrena Brunotte
Miniatures Ms. Beverly Jean Nelson
Standards Mr. Michael J. Dachel
Vet. Sweeps Ms. Patricia Proctor
Juniors Mr. Jack MacGillivray
Intervariety Mr. Hans Brunotte
Tracking Dog
Tracking Dog Excellent
Ms. Michele Ann Gillette
Mrs. Carol A. Pernicka
Agility Standard Classes
Jumpers with Weaves
FAST Classes
Mrs. Carol Mount
Novice A
Open B
Utility A
Graduate Novice
Graduate Open
Mr. Bernie Brown
Novice B
Open A
UtilityB
Versatility
Mrs. Susie Osborn
All Regular Rally Classes
Novice Rally Pairs
Mrs. Marilou McCloskey
Canine Good Citizen Evaluator:
Ms. Linda Morris
Junior Hunter
Senior Hunter
Master Hunter
WC/WCX
Mr. Dave Bauman
Mrs. Peggy Bauman

Judges for non-regular Obedience classes will be assigned after closing.
All events held indoors in the Normandy Arena at the Civic Center unless otherwise indicated below.


Schedule of 2010 Events, Programs & Meetings

Date

Event

Friday, April 23
Sat., April 24
Sunday, April 25

Monday, April 26

Tuesday, April 27




Wednesday, April 28





Thursday, April 29



Friday, April 30

Tracking Test, Elkton, MD
Hunting Test, Rhodesdale, MD*
Working Test, Rhodesdale, MD
Purina Hunt Dinner
Agility Trial
Apricot, Brown & Silver Poodle Club Matches
Obedience Trial
Rally Trial
Parade of AKC Companion & Performance Titleholders
Canine Good Citizen Test
Judges Education
PCA Foundation Seminar
PCA National Specialty Show
   Dog Classes
   Junior Showmanship
   Parade of AKC Breed Champions
PCA Raffle
PCA Rescue Foundation Meeting & Program
Purina Hospitality Party
PCA National Specialty Show
   Bitch Classes
   Veteran Sweepstakes
PCA Raffle
PCA Affiliate Clubs Meeting
PCA National Specialty Show
   Best of Variety & Inter-Variety
PCA Raffle
Blue Ribbon Dinner
PCA Annual Meeting


*If needed Hunting Test judging will continue on Sunday, April 25. A class of either sex could be moved to either day should a judge draw an overload. For final event hours, schedules, entry fees, driving directions and other inportant information, please check premium lists, inserts, judging schedules and running orders when they become available. All PCA Events for Poodles only.


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Entry Fees, Forms, Registration and Tickets

Entry Fees

Premium Lists, Forms

More Forms

Class

Fee

Same Dog, Add.


Agility

$35.00**

$26.00**

Conformation

$35.00**

$26.00**

Jr/Sr Hunt*

$65.00**

Master Hunt*

$75.00**

Jr. Show.

$21.00**

$21.00**

Obedience

$35.00**

$26.00**

Parade

$30.00**

Rally

$35.00**

$26.00**

Vet. Sweeps

$30.00**

WC/WCX

$45.00**

**Fees listed are for 2009. 2010 fees will be posted as soon as they are available.

Conformation

Premium List
Judging Program

Blank AKC Show Entry Form

Performance & Companion

Tracking Test Premium List
Agility Premium List
Agility Running Order
Hunting Test Premium List*
Hunting Test Running Order*
WC/WCX Premium List
WC/WCX Running Order
Obedience & Rally

* NOTE:
No dual entries of the same dog
will be accepted for the
AKC Retriever Hunting Test.
This does NOT apply to the PCA Working Test (WC/WCX).

Health Testing

PCAF Seminar & Health Testing

Seating, Lunches, Dinner

Reserved Seating
Luncheon Tickets
Dinner Tickets

Catalog & Trophy Donations

Catalog Advertising
Marked Catalogs
Trophy Fund Donations

Miscellaneous

Photography Application
International Visitors

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Hotels & RVs


Hotel Reservations

New for 2010: The Wicomico County Convention and Visitor's Bureau will be assisting PCA attendees in making hotel reservations. Just click on the link below to access all participating hotels and make your reservation!

Book a hotel

Hotel Accommodations

The following is a list of hotels in the area. When making reservations, please ask whether dogs are accepted with or without an additional pet fee. To obtain "show rates" be sure to make reservations through the Book a hotel link and/or mention that you will be attending The Poodle Club of America National Specialty.


Dog Friendly

No Dogs Allowed

Host Hotel: Hampton Inn & Suites
304 Prosperity Lane
Fruitland, MD 21826
(410) 548-1282

America's Best Value Inn

2625 N. Salisbury Blvd.
Salisbury, MD 21801
(410) 742-7194

Best Western
1735 N. Salisbury Blvd.
Salisbury, MD 21801
(410) 546-1300

Comfort Inn
2701 N. Salisbury Blvd.
Salisbury, MD 21801
(410) 543-4666

Courtyard by Marriott
128 Troopers Way
Salisbury, MD 21801
(410) 742-4405

Days Inn of Salisbury
2525 N. Salisbury Blvd.
Salisbury, MD 21801
(410) 749-6200

Hampton Inn
121 E. Naylor Mill Rd.
Salisbury, MD 21804
(410) 334-2237

Holiday Inn Express
30232 Lighthouse Square Dr.
Delmar, MD 21875
(410) 896-9633

Holiday Inn Salisbury Downtown
300 S. Salisbury Blvd.
Salisbury, MD 21801
(410) 546-4400

Microtel Inn
3050 Merritt Mill Rd.
Salisbury, MD 21804
(410) 742-2626

Residence Inn by Marriott
140 Centre Rd.
Salisbury, MD
(410) 543-0033

Sleep Inn
Rt. 50 & Rt. 13 Bypass
Salisbury, MD
(410) 572-5516

Country Inn & Suites
1804 Sweetbay Dr.
Salisbury, MD 21804
(410) 742-2688


RV & Trailer Parking at Wicomico Youth & Civic Center

Pre-Registration Form
Wicomico Youth & Civic Center is in charge of RV Parking and Fees. PCA is not responsible. Overnight parking will be permitted on the parking lot at the rear of the Civic Center for self-contained vehicles only. Limited electrical hookups are available on a first come, first served basis. No parking spaces may be saved for late arrivals. It has been recommended by the Civic Center parking personnel that you bring at least 300 ft. of electrical cord in order to accommodate as many RV’s as possible with LIMITED electricity. PARKERS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR TRASH/REFUSE REMOVAL. WATER IS AVAILABLE FOR FILLING WATER TANKS.

Campgrounds

Ft. Whaley Campgrounds
Rt. 50 & Rt. 610 Junction
approx. 15 miles from Civic Center
(410) 641-9785

Woodlawn Campground
8 miles from Civic Center
(dumping station on site)
(410) 896-2979

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Directions, Shuttles, Parking

Wicomico Youth & Civic Center
500 Glen Ave.
Salisbury, MD 21804


Travel by Car

FROM THE NORTH - Take Rt. 13 S to Salisbury. Turn on US 13 Bypass toward Ocean City (U.S. 50 East). Exist at 1st exit, Rt. 50 Business (West). Proceed West on 50 Business to Civic Ave. (3rd traffic light). Turn left and proceed straight to Civic Center.

FROM THE SOUTH – Take Rt. 13N to Salisbury. Turn on U.S. 13N. Bypass and proceed to Rt. 50 Business (West). Proceed as above.

FROM THE WEST – Take Rt. 50 E. from Bay Bridge straight into Salisbury Rt. 50 Business. Turn right onto Civic Ave. and straight to Civic Center.

FROM THE EAST – Take Rt. 50 W straight into Salisbury which becomes Rt. 50 W Business. Turn left onto Civic Ave. and straight to Civic Center.

Travel by Air

The Salisbury show site is about 2 hours by car from the Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)
The Salisbury show site is about 2 1/2 hours by car from the Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)

Shuttle Service

Shuttle service is available from the area airports to Salisbury at www.bayrunnershuttle.com.

Van Rentals

RYDER RENTALS, (410) 768 0480 has cargo vans. Ryder is located in Glen Burnie about 10 minutes from BWI by Airport Shuttle.

Parking at Wicomico Youth & Civic Center

Civic Center personnel control all parking. PCA has no authority or responsibility for parking, except in keeping areas clean. RV parking information is available here.

Other National Event Locations


Tracking Dog Test, Fair Hill Natural Resources Management Area, Elkton, MD

For a map of Fair Hill NRMA, call (410) 398-1246.

From the North

I-95 or NJ Turnpike south over the Delaware Memorial Bridge. Take Exit 279 (Elkton) to Route 213 north. Follow Route 213 north to Route 273. Turn right (east) on Route 273, go to a flashing light with a HIGHS Store on the corner, turn RIGHT onto Appleton Rd. N., go about x mile to parking lot #3

From the South

I-95 north to Exit 100 (North East, MD). Turn left off ramp onto Route 272 north. Follow Route 272 north to Route 273 Turn right (east) on Route 273. Continue straight after the light at Fair Hill (Route 213); go past the racetrack, under a bridge to flashing light with a HIGHS Store on the corner, turn LEFT onto Appleton Rd, go x mile to parking lot #3.

From Salisbury

Go north on US-13 BR/S. Salisbury Blvd./Ocean Hwy. US-13 BR north becomes US-13 north; follow for approx 55 miles. Take the SR-1 ramp toward I-95/Wilmington/Delaware Memorial Bridge.  Merge onto DE-1 N (portions toll). Keep left at the fork to continue on DE-1 N (portions toll) for 27 miles. Keep left at the fork to continue on DE-1 N (portions toll) for 4 miles. Take the SR-72/US-13 S exit, Exit 152, toward SR-7/Delaware City/Newark. Turn left onto S. Dupont Hwy./Wrangle Hill Rd./US-13/DE-72. Follow DE-72 N for 9 miles. Turn left onto E. Main St./DE-273 W. Follow DE-273 W to Appleton Rd., flashing light with a HIGHS store on the corner. Turn RIGHT onto Appleton Rd. Go about x mile to parking lot #3 on the left. Approximate distance: 115 mi. Approximate time: 1 hr. 30 min.

Hunting Test & Working Test, Anatidae Farm, Rhodesdale, MD

Directions from Headquarters Hotel

To get to 50W - Turn Left out of Parking lot onto Salisbury Blvd. (traveling North). Go .3 miles and turn left on to E. Main Street. Go .1 miles Turn right on N. Division Street. Go .1 miles to left turn onto US-50 BR West. Proceed with directions from US-50 BR West.

From US-50 BR West from Salisbury Area

Proceed straight on US-50 BR West (heading toward Vienna) approximately 17.1 miles to just past Mile Marker 92. Turn right onto Maiden Forest Road. NOTE: You must turn right again to stay on Maiden Forest Road (an orange sign will be posted). Follow about 2 miles to Anatidae Farm on the right. Route will be marked with bright orange PCA POODLE HUNT TEST/WC WCX Test signs.

Other Events: 2010

PCA Foundation Seminar Featured Speaker
What Everyone Needs to Know About Canine Vaccines and Vaccination Programs

Our excellent and well known speaker, Dr. Ronald D. Schultz will discuss ěWhat Everyone Needs to Know About Canine Vaccines and Vaccination Programs.î Widely recognized for his expertise and research in immunology and vaccinology, Dr. Schultz is Professor and Chair of Pathobiological Sciences at the School of Veterinary Medicine, University of Wisconsin-Madison. In addition to Dr. Schultzís presentation, the seminar will include updates about progress in PCA Foundation-supported studies on poodle health problems.

PCA Foundation Seminar

Tuesday, April 27, Wicomico Youth & Civic Center, DaNang Room
9:00-9:30am  Registration
9:30-10:00am  Introduction and Foundation News, including updates on PCA Foundation-supported poodle health research.
10:00am-12:00pm and 1:00-2:30pm – What Everyone Needs to Know About Canine Vaccines and Vaccination Programs.  Dr. Ronald D. Schultz, is Professor and Chair of Pathobiological Sciences at the School of Veterinary Medicine, University of Wisconsin-Madison.


Testing Offered at Wicomico Youth & Civic Center

Look for the PCAF Banner

  • April 27, 9:00am to 4:00pm: Blood draw for ongoing research at the University of Missouri (epilepsy) and NIH (size/form/growth and cancer genetics). NIH is also seeking samples from white female Standard Poodles 5 years old and older for a new DNA study to help determine why whites donít get the toe cancer sometimes seen in black Standards.
  • April 27, 9:00am to 4:00pm: OptiGen prcd-PRA testing.
  • April 28, 9:00am to 4:00pm: CERF clinic. $30 pre-paid. (pre-registration information below)
  • April 29-30 (tentative), 9:00am to 4:00pm: Texas A&M heart screening for atrial septal defect in Standard Poodles.(pre-registration information below)
  • VetGen DNA test kits for vWD will be available all week at a reduced cost of $99, with OFA registration for $7.50. Or order by mail here.
  • AKC DNA test kits will be available all week. For more information, contact Pat Forsyth.

To pre-register for CERF and heart clinics, contact: Tom Carneal at tomdave@asde.net, 660-582-4955 or 25904 State Hwy. EE, Maryville, MO 64468. Pre-registration deadline is April 1, 2010. Walk-ins are welcome at the show if clinic slots are available.

PCAF: Drawing to Win a Scooter

Take a chance on winning a terrific mini-scooter and support our Poodle Foundation fund raising efforts. The Foundation supports better health for the breed we love… please help us help them! Click here for more info.

PCAF Silent Auction

Three unique items will be offered at a Silent Auction April 28-30 to benefit the PCA Foundationís work.

PCA Rescue Foundation

Click here for information about the PCA Rescue Foundation's program and fund-raisers.

Judges Education

Judges education is available in conjunction with the Poodle Club of America National Specialty. For more information, click here.

Contacts

Officers and/or Committee Chairs:
Submit corrections and updates for this page to the
National Show Chairman
Mrs. Glenna Carlson

National Show Chairman:
Mrs. Glenna Carlson
(715) 635-2776 (summer)
(956) 973-0939 (winter)
ascotpoodles@charter.net
(spring-summer)
ascot@rgv.rr.com (winter)

Assistant National Show Chairman:
Arthur Foran
(856) 371-5078
arthur.foran@verizon.net

For RV parking ONLY:
Wicomico Youth & Civic Center
500 Glen Ave.
Salisbury, MD 21804
Phone: (410) 548-4900
Fax: (410) 546-0490
More RV info here


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