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We have many special events planned for the 2009 National Specialty! You can download forms to any of these events (if applicable) below the description or download a complete Specialty Packet from the main web page. Don't forget: All events which require payment must have an MCOA Order Form attached. Download this from our FORMS tab on the main web page or on page 25 of the Specialty packet.
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DRAFTING/CARTING TEST
Are you interested in getting your Working Dog Title or earning the Draft Dog title recognized by the Mastiff Club of America? We will again be hosting a Draft/Carting test on Tuesday, May 12th.
Bring your own cart, harness and weight. This is the perfect venue for a draft test and we hope to see many people working with their dogs to attain the title. Entry is limited to 10.
New this year- if you pass the Novice Draft test, you can move up and take the Open test on the same day to potentially earn two titles. Additional entry fee will be required on site. The entry form is below or you can download the form from the Specialty packet.
Entry closes April 15, 2009. Email Danielle Brown, the carting chair with questions
daniebrown@aol.com
This entry form must be sent in along with the MCOA ORDER FORM TO CAROL APPLEGATE, MCOA 2009 FINANCIAL CHAIR.
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PUPPY FUN MATCH/OBEDIENCE RALLY Fun Match & Pizza Party hosted by SSMF
Monday evening, May 11, join SSMF for a Puppy Fun Match and Obedience/Rally Show and Go in the Rec Hall beginning at 6:30 pm. The Puppy match will be judged by MaryLou Marschka and Linda Cain will provide feedback on improving your handling for aspiring owner handlers. Entry fee is $10 per class which includes 2 slices of Pizza for dinner served during judging and iced tea.
Classes will be offered for 6-9 month, 9-12 month and Adults. No champions please and no professional handlers. Ribbons and Prizes will be given. Junior showmanship class will also be offered. Registration for the match will be begin at 6 pm in the Rec Hall. . Rally and Obedience show n go will also be held on Monday evening. Entry fee of $10 includes Pizza and feedback from members experienced in Obedience and Rally. Judging will be outdoors for OB and Rally, but register and pick up your Pizza in the Rec hall. Entries will be taken in the Rec Hall beginning at 6 pm on Monday May 11.
Contact Margaret Murphy with any questions.
mmargaretmurphy@yahoo.com |
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T hat was Then…This is Now!
Stop by the Rec Hall at Fontana to participate in the That was Then…This is Now drawing.
Look for the display of photos of MCOA Members/Show Committee member’s photos from 20 years ago or more.
Correctly identify them and be eligible for a special drawing of a Bayer Product gift basket!
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CGC & TDI Test
The CGC and TDI test will be held on Tuesday, May 12 in the Rec Hall in the indoor, matted ring. The time is TBA- possibly in the evening. You may elect to do just CGC or you can add modifications which include more through testing to qualify for Therapy Dog Certification. Download a form below, or fill out the form in the back of the specialty packet, and mail along with the MCOA Order Form to Carol Applegate, MCOA 2009 Financial Chair. Deadline is April 15, 2009.
Question should be directed to Becky Campbell Bjccle@aol.com
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Parade Of Champions & Title Holders
Do you have a Champion, Rally, Agility or Obedience title winner? Enter our salute to your titled mastiff. Non regular designations (CGC or TDI) may only be listed in conjunction with an AKC title. All entrants will receive an Extra Large Rosette imprinted with your dogs name and you can provide a 150 word description of your dog’s accomplishments. Fill out the entry form at the end of the specialty packet- or download one below and attach to our MCOA Order Form and Mail to Carol Applegate. Entries close on April 15, 2009.
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Tournament Of Champions & Breeders Cup
We will once again be offering the Tournament of Champions competition and the Breeder Cup class. The Tournament is open to any AKC Champion of Record and is judged by a panel consisting of a mastiff breeder, handler and a judge.
Each breeder cup entry consists of a trio of dogs bred by the same persons. Dogs need not be owned by the same person. Dogs are judged on consistency in type, and statement they make about the breeding program.
Entry forms will be in the premium list. These should be mailed directly to the Superintendent. Thanks to Kazia Martz for donating a beautiful STAINED GLASS piece for first place in Breeders Cup. All other prizes are beautiful stained wood intarsia pieces framed in oak for Tournament and Breeders Cup! |
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Calling All “Senior Handlers”
This year, we will have some featured “entertainment” while our Tournament scores are being tallied! Some of our talented Junior Handlers will be judging a “Senior Showmanship Contest”! Has it been a while since you set foot in the ring…..or do you think you are a pretty good handler in spite of or because of your age? Grab your Tri-Focal and fill out our entry form at the end of this packet. There is no fee for entry and entry is limited to 8. Grab your best behaved dog and join the fun! We will random draw 4 men and 4 women from the entries received. Entry form is at the end of this packet or downloadable from our Forms link on the web. We will award best Veteran Handler and BOS Veteran Handler. You must be 50 or older to enter. Mail forms directly to Vicki Hix.
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Freestyle Obedience Demonstration
Some of you might remember our obedience freestyle demonstrations from the 2003 National in Carlisle.
Well, the dancing dogs are back! Freestyle is a fun titling event with obedience and dance steps to music.
Our two freestyle mastiff demos will wow you with their dancing ability.
This demo will be held during the break in the Breeder Cup judging just prior to the five final groups being called back into the ring on Wed, May 13, 2009. Don’t miss it- each demo is only about three minutes long!
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The Mastiff Olympics
Take a break from the stress of showing and join the FUN at the first Mastiff Olympics. ALL mastiffs are welcome.
We will have all kinds of games for you and your dog to play. Bobbing for biscuits (who gets the most), slinger toss (who can send one the farthest), best camper costume contest (anything goes with a camping or mountaineering theme), recall relay, and recall rodeo (with great distractions).
Dress for success (fastest dog dressed), tail-wagging contest, kissing contest, simon says, and musical mats (same as musical chairs only with mats). Real ribbons will be awarded to all the winners and lots of treats for all the participants.
So, come to the ring area after the Parade of Title Holders on Friday, May 15th for loads of good natured Mastiff fun for all. Registration will be open directly after The Parade of Titleholders, at the catalog table and we will start ½ hour later. Email Mary Speer at: kinsmen@dishup.us ; |
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Juniors Program
Fontana Village is a family resort, therefore the opportunities for Junior activities is endless.
The Juniors committee is busy planning for fun and educational things for the Juniors to do while here.
However, with the change in numbers from year to year, it would be helpful in planning to have any idea of how many kids will be with us.
If you plan to bring your Junior Handler, please contact Mary Speer at kinsmen@dishup.us or 715-265-7800 and let her know.
Please check our website for more information on Junior activities to be posted there.
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Breeder's Cup Grand Winner Trophy
Click on photo to enlarge for details |
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