Events

Judge : Karen Gilliland

awarding CC’s for the 1st time

It is with regret that the Welsh Kennel Club announces that its 2020 Championship Show is cancelled. This decision has been made in the interest of the welfare, safety and security of judges, exhibitors, spectators, volunteers and the Officers and Committee, caused by the Covid-19 pandemic.

WKC are also aware of the Welsh Assembly Government guidelines which continue to enforce the lock-down etc. in Wales. There are many uncertainties which adversely affect the preparation and actual running of the WKC 2020 Show.

The doubts in the availability of the RWAS Showground, hotel accommodation plus social restrictions, all dictate as to whether the show can proceed and have contributed to the decision to cancel the 2020 show.

2020 judges will be contacted to advise of the cancellation and to offer a future appointment.

The Officers and Committee of the Welsh Kennel Club send their best wishes to our members, supporters, exhibitors, stewards and all judges at this most difficult time.

We look forward to your support at the Welsh Kennel Club 2021 Show to be held between 20th and 22nd August 2021 at the RWAS Showground, Builth Wells.

Graham Hill
Joint Secretary
The Welsh Kennel Club

Judge :
no CC’s on offer

SCOTTISH KENNEL CLUB AUGUST 2020 CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW
The Officers and Committee of the Scottish Kennel Club wish to confirm that, in line with the recommendations from both the UK Government and the Kennel Club as a result of the COVID-19 Pandemic, has taken the decision to cancel SKC’s Championship Show, due to be held 29th & 30th August 2020. As always, the health and safety of our exhibitors, judges, staff and volunteers is our priority. We will contact the Judges individually and where possible will aim to re-schedule appointments at future shows, where we can.
Our May Championship Show has been re-scheduled and is due to be held on 27th, 28th & 29th November 2020 at the Royal Highland Showground, Ingliston, Edinburgh – SCHEDULE TO FOLLOW IN DUE COURSE. Should there be any change to the November 2020 Championship Show, we will post an update on both our Facebook page and website.
We would like to thank all our exhibitors for their continued support and understanding during this difficult time. Meantime, we hope everyone stays safe and well and look forward to seeing you all in the future.
The offices of the Scottish Kennel Club are now closed temporarily, however should you have an urgent enquiry, please email info@scottishkennelclub.org. We will aim to answer emails at our earliest opportunity. We appreciate your patience during this time.
Should you require any urgent advice and guidance regarding litter registration or purchasing of a puppy, we would ask you to refer to the Kennel Club’s website.

Stuart Payne
Convener

Judge : Hazel Fitzgibbon

Judge : Sheila Jakeman

The Officers and Committee of the Richmond Dog Show Society have noted the strong recommendation made by the Kennel Club, on 13th May, that in the light of the continued restrictions arising from the COVID-19 pandemic that all forthcoming events until the end of September should be cancelled.

Logistical uncertainties including availability of the venue, the ability of contractors and suppliers to support the planning, setting up and running of the show, the willingness or otherwise of spectators, exhibitors, judges, stewards, helpers and trade stand holders to risk possible exposure to the virus, the provision of hotel accommodation, and the requirement to adhere to social distancing at the show have also been considered.

In the light of the above the Officers and Committee have concluded that it would be contrary to government policy and Kennel Club guidance and socially irresponsible to continue with plans to hold the Society’s forthcoming 2020 championship show on 11th-13th September.

We fully understand and regret the sense of disappointment and sadness this announcement will cause to our members, sponsors, judges, exhibitors, stewards, and commercial trade partners. All our appointed judges for the 2020 show will be contacted and informed of the situation and offered the same appointment at a subsequent show.

We wish all our members and supporters continued health and safety in the wake of these unprecedented effects on lifestyle and socialisation that are proving so restrictive and frustrating to so many of us and look forward to being able to welcome you all at our show to be held on Friday, 10th to Sunday, 12th September 2021.

Judge : David Matthews (Valindale)

Darlington Dog Show Society – Statement
The Officers and Committee of the Darlington Dog Show Society regret to announce the cancellation of the forthcoming show to be held 18-20 September 2020.
We have taken note of the recent Government guidance and the strong recommendation made by the Kennel Club, on 13th May, that in the light of the continued restrictions arising from the COVID-19 pandemic that all forthcoming events until the end of September should be cancelled.
Many factors were to be taken into consideration, particularly the safety & welfare of exhibitors, judges, stewards, spectators, volunteers, trade stand holders, officers, and committee. Along with the availability of the of the venue, hotel, suppliers, and contractors.
The society share your disappointment and sadness that this cancellation will bring but look forward to seeing you all at our 2021 show to be held 17-19 September.
Higham Press will refund all entry fees.
The secretary will write to all 2020 judges explaining the situation.
Stay safe and well.
David Guy (Secretary) 15/05/2020

Judge : Bert Easdon

ENTRIES FOR BLACKPOOL CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW ARE OPENING ON MONDAY 10TH AUGUST 2020

In light of the coronavirus outbreak we have applied and been granted a new date for our show which is on the 25th/ 26th/ 27th September 2020.
A new on-line schedule will have to be produced with a few changes of judges which we will notify you once we have acceptance from the new judges.

Unfortunately we cannot print a new schedule due to time scale and no shows to distribute at, the entry will be open until the Monday 31st August 2020 on-line only, however paper entries will be acepted no later than Monday the 24th August 2020 (postmark)

Shows rescheduled due to coronavirus pandemic (13/07/2020)
The Kennel Club would like to confirm that any show which has been rescheduled within 12 weeks of its original date due to the coronavirus pandemic must keep the original qualifying dates. If a dog was eligible for a class on the original date it would still be eligible to enter that class on the rescheduled date. For example, if a dog was eligible for Junior on the original date, even if it is over 18 months old on the rescheduled date, it can be entered into Junior and, should it win a class and meet Junior Warrant criteria, relevant Junior Warrant points can be claimed.
Furthermore, if a dog is eligible for a class on the rescheduled date, it can enter this class. Therefore, if a puppy was too young for a show if it took place on the original date but is now 6 months or over on the rescheduled date it can be entered into the show.
The Kennel Club would like to confirm Bournemouth Canine Association has rescheduled within 12 weeks. It should be noted that Blackpool & District Canine Society has not rescheduled within 12 weeks.

Judge : Sally Pointon
no CC’s on offer

Press release;-
The Officers & Committee are pleased to announce that they have decide to go ahead with the BCA Championship Show on the 3rd 4th & 5th October 2020
Subject to Government Guidelines.
The entries will Open after the 7th July online at Higham Press. Dog .biz.
Schedule with Stamped Addressed Envelope,
from Secretary Mrs Sally Duffin, Foxholes Cottage , Poole Road, Sturminster Marshall. Dorset BH21 3RR
01258 857721
We look forward to welcoming you all to the show
Sally Duffin
Hon Secretary.

Shows rescheduled due to coronavirus pandemic (13/07/2020)
The Kennel Club would like to confirm that any show which has been rescheduled within 12 weeks of its original date due to the coronavirus pandemic must keep the original qualifying dates. If a dog was eligible for a class on the original date it would still be eligible to enter that class on the rescheduled date. For example, if a dog was eligible for Junior on the original date, even if it is over 18 months old on the rescheduled date, it can be entered into Junior and, should it win a class and meet Junior Warrant criteria, relevant Junior Warrant points can be claimed.
Furthermore, if a dog is eligible for a class on the rescheduled date, it can enter this class. Therefore, if a puppy was too young for a show if it took place on the original date but is now 6 months or over on the rescheduled date it can be entered into the show.
The Kennel Club would like to confirm Bournemouth Canine Association has rescheduled within 12 weeks. It should be noted that Blackpool & District Canine Society has not rescheduled within 12 weeks.

Judge : Keith Baldwin
no CC’s on offer

The Officers and Committee of the Driffield Championship Dog Show Society regret to announce the cancellation of the forthcoming show to be held at Wetherby Racecourse over the weekend of October 1st to 4th 2020.

This decision has not been taken lightly. The safety of all persons who would be expected to attend the show is the most important and significant factor in this decision.

Following the guidance given by the Government and the strong recommendations of The Kennel Club concerning the COVID-19 Pandemic, it has been advised that events such as major dog shows during this year should be cancelled, unless sufficient safety precautions could be implemented.

Given that Driffield is the last outdoor Championship Dog Show of the year it was seen as not suitable to apply for a new license to defer to a later date, which could only happen if items such as venue, hotel and everything else required for the organisation of the show was available.

The Society therefore share your disappointment and sadness that the show must be cancelled, however we look forward to seeing old friends and those new to our sport at the same venue but on the new dates for 2021, Friday 26th August through to Monday 29th August.

In the meantime, please stay safe and well.
The Secretary will write to all Judges contracted to judge at our 2020 show with a full explanation of the situation.

K.Derry
Hon. Secretary
Driffield Championship Dog Show Society

Date. 28th May 2020

Judge : Jane Paradise
1st time awarding CC’s

Following the KC guidance issued on 13th May the Officers and Committee of the South Wales Kennel Association have carried out a comprehensive risk assessment for the show in October. The safety of all who attend the show is paramount and coupled with the uncertainty of availability of the showground and accommodation in the area the decision has been made to cancel the show. We are in the process of offering all judges future appointments and would like to express our thanks to all those who support us each year and help to make the show a success.

For those exhibitors who have already entered via the Fosse Data website refunds will be processed.

We look forward to seeing you all again in 2021 when as usual, we will host several club shows. If any other breed would like to hold their show in conjunction with ours we would be delighted to hear from you.

We trust everyone stays safe in the meantime.

Bridget Croucher
Secretary
South Wales Kennel Association

Judge : Elina Haapaniemi

In view of the present Government Guidelines and Kennel Club Recommendations relating to COVID 19, the Officers and Committee have made the decision to Cancel the Society`s forthcoming show which was due to be held on the 22nd-25th October 2020 at Bingley Hall Stafford. We have already advised all of our judges.

We are very disappointed that we have had to make this decision, but our main concern is the Health and Safety of everyone connected with the show.