Saturday, March 14, 2026 1:00 pm–4:45 pm Hall B Grooming Stage

 

1:00 pm: Ring Opens / Check-in
1:15 pm: Pre-Judging Begins
1:30 pm: Ring Closes
1:45 pm: Contest Starts
3:45 pm: Contest Ends / Final Judging
4:15 pm: Awards

 

Special Note: Electricity will NOT be provided in the contest ring. You must supply your own cordless clippers where applicable.

Acceptable coat growth for all GroomTeam USA, Inc® sanctioned classes:
It is the responsibility of the show promoter and/or their designated judges to determine adequate coat growth.

Acceptable Styling for all GroomTeam USA, Inc® sanctioned classes:
• All styling must take place during the time frame of the competition, except where noted below
• All dogs must be groomed according to breed standard with any exceptions as noted below
• All dogs may have sanitary areas and pads shaved prior to class start
• All dogs may have nails trimmed and ears cleaned prior to class start
• Finishing sprays, are permissible in order to tidy up after competition time frame ends however, re-shaping with water or product application is prohibited
• Chalk products are permissible prior to and during the competition time frame but are prohibited after time is called
• Sporting coats must be carded and/or hand stripped. Clippers are only permissible as presented in the conformation show ring

 

Acceptable breeds: Spaniels and Setters (see specific breed list below)
Styling: Must be groomed to breed profile as presented in the conformation show ring.
Time Frames: 2 Hours

 

Breed:

Time Allowed:

American Cocker Spaniel

2:00

Clumber Spaniel

2:00

English Cocker Spaniel         

2:00

English Setter

2:00

English Springer Spaniel

2:00

Field Spaniel

2:00

Gordon Setter

2:00

Irish Red and White

2:00

Irish Setter

2:00

Sussex Spaniel

2:00

Welsh Springer Spaniel

2:00

 

Prize Money:

Division:

1st Place

2nd Place

3rd Place

Group:

$325

$225

$125

Open:

$325

$225

$125

Intermediate:        

$175

$125

$100

Entry:

$125

$100

$75