Competitors

**6/30/11 ONLY Competition Deadline (including Entry, Intermediate, Open, Model Dog, Creative and dog provider) EXTENDED until 7/7/11 @ midnight.  If you have a problem entering Online, please call Linda C. Claflin 413-219-0291 or email  :lindacc@nepgp.com your information.
This does NOT include any Seminars, Add Ons, Contest viewing or Trade show.  They close @ midnight 6/30/11
The SummerFest is heating up.  Thanks to each of you who have pre registered!!! When we talk about our light beaming, this light is shining coast to coast.  Swamped with data entering but will get to you with pre registration confirmation.  If you have missed the pre registration, just come to the Crowne Plaza 03848 and sign up at the door July 15th weekendNEW SummerFest July 15th-17th, 2010(Trade Show :7/16th & 17th) ~Three levels–Entry(including “First Timer”), Intermediate and Open(GroomTeam USA sanctioned.  We are grateful to the Sponsors who provide money and to purchase trophies to the winners in the three divisions.  Please support and thank them for their generosity.  MANDATORY Competitor Meeting before your first class.  Times:  FR, 7/15/11 @ noon, SA, 7/16/11 @7AM, and SU, 7/17/11 @ 7AM in the Grand Ballroom Competition Ring.  You may pick up your packet with badge and Competitor number after the meeting.  Contact:  Sue Pratt, Contest Coordinator(e:  rowdysue@verizon.net)

Best All Around Sponsor:  Nature’s Specialties
Best In Show Sponsor:  Andis Company
PetEdge Poodle Class Sponsor:  PetEdge  ( all three Divisions)
Emcee:  the fab Missi Salzberg

The Classes:  Photographed by:  Ren Netherland, Animal Photography, Audio/Visual: Dennis Januszewski
Sponsors: We are grateful to these businesses supporting our grooming competitions:
Best All Around Sponsor: Nature’s Specialties
Best In Show Sponsor: Andis Company
(Sunday)Poodle class: PetEdge (All three Divisions)
(Friday)Sporting Class:Open-Nelson’s, Intermediate~Ryan’s Pet Supplies, Entry~ Happy Tails, CT
(Saturday)Terrier class: Open~Twickenton, Intermediate~Four Paws, Entry~ Conair
(Saturday)Mixed/All Others: Open~ Wahl Clippers, Intermediate~ In Memory of David Salberg, , Entry~ Electric Clipper Company
Best Scissored Dog: Ashley Craig
Special Awards:
Scissoring Awards: Sponsored by Ashley Craig
Best Groomed Poodle & Taxi Mixed :  Sponsored by : Sue and Ray Zecco, Spider Dog-Sponsored by: Diane Betelak, Springer Majesty and Sailor :  Denise King, Will Stone Joullet:  The Stone Family,  Trinkett:  Dick Marsh, Daquiri:  Robyn O’Donnell, NEW American Cocker Memorial~Sponsored by: Jodi Murphy

JUDGES:  (tentative)
Best in Show/Scissoring:  Sue Zecco
Sporting:  Entry-Cheryl Purcell, Int./Open: Julie Ostoski
Terrier:  Entry-Cheryl Purcell, Int./Open~ Eric Salas
Mixed/All Other Purebreds:  Entry:  Diane Betelak, Int./Open~ Julie Ostoski
Poodles:  Entry: Cheryl Purcell, Int./Open~Diane Betelak

Creative Styling(with props):  Judge:  Diane Betelak   Sponsored by:  EZ Groom

Wacky Crazy Model Dog Contest: to benefit Second Chance Animal Shelter, Sponsored by: Lynn Boucher and Precious Furs Pet Resort