Friday, March 13, 2026 • 1:00 pm–5:00 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 Begins
4:00 PM: Contest Ends / Final Judging
4:30 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 GT 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
• Other Purebreds must be styled as presented in the conformation show ring
Acceptable Breeds: See specific breed list below
Styling: Must be groomed to breed profile as presented in the conformation show ring.
Time Frames: See specific breed list below
Breed | Time Allowed |
Bedlington Terrier | 2:00 |
Bichon Frise | 2:00 |
Black Russian Terrier | 2:15 |
Bouvier des Flandres | 2:15 |
Irish Water Spaniel | 2:00 |
Kerry Blue Terrier | 2:00 |
Portuguese Water Dog | 2:00 |
Soft Coated Wheaten | 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 |