Competitors

Competition Registration is not open yet. If you have a problem entering Online, please call Linda C. Claflin 413-219-0291 or email :lindacc@nepgp.com your information.
MANDATORY Competitor Meeting before your first class 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 *** $1,200. ***to the Open Division winner
PetEdge Poodle Class Sponsor: PetEdge ( all three Divisions) $500. to Open Division 1st, $250. 2nd, $150. 3rd
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
(Sunday)Poodle class: PetEdge (All three Divisions)
(Friday)Sporting Class:Open-Nelson’s, Intermediate~Ryan’s Pet Supplies, Entry~
(Saturday)Terrier class: Open~Twickenton, Intermediate~Four Paws, Entry~
(Saturday)Mixed/All Others: Open~ Wahl Clippers, Intermediate~Suzanne’s Mobile Grooming , 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, Trinkit: Dick Marsh, Daquiri: Robyn O’Donnell, American Cocker Memorial~Sponsored by: Jodi Murphy, NEW Setter Award for Entry sponsored by :Mary Finlayson

JUDGES: 2012 (tentative)
Best in Show/Scissoring: Joey Villani
Sporting: Entry-Melissa Verplank, Int./Open:Jodi Murphy
Terrier: Entry-Cheryl Purcell, Int./Open~ Teri DiMarino
Mixed/All Other Purebreds: Entry: Melissa Verplank, Int./Open~ Jodi Murphy
Poodles: Entry: Melissa Verplank, Int./Open~Teri DiMarino

Creative Styling(with props): Sponsored by: NEPGP $1,000. First place— Rules, Judges TBA