2010 RRCUS National Specialty
The 79th National Specialty Show of RRCUS will be held in Ventura, California, September 18-24, 2010.
Venues:
- Host Hotel - Crowne-Plaza Ventura Beach (more)
- Secondary Hotel - Marriott Ventura Beach (more)
- Conformation & Obedience - Seaside Park, Ventura (more)
- Lure Coursing - Cabrillo High School, Lompoc (more)
- Agility - San Buenaventura State Beach, Ventura (more)
- Endurance Trial - Surfer's Point Park, Ventura (more)
Show and Trial Secretaries
- Sue McNeill, Secretary; smcneill@mcn.org
- 44001 Road 409
- Mendocino, CA 95460
- (707) 962-0324
Download Area
RV Parking
- There will be about 35 spaces for RV parking at Seaside Park, on grass and with power. In addition, there will be ample overflow parking on tarmac for self-contained vehicles. RV parking rates will be $50 for spaces with power and $40 for self-contained spaces. Click here to download the reservation form.
- In addition to the RV parking that will be offered at Seaside Park, the Ventura Beach RV Resort is at 800 W Main Street (see attached Google Earth map).
Specialty Items Pre-Sale
A number of specialty memorabilia items are being ordered and are available at this time on a pre-sale basis. Descriptions and order forms may be found here.
Catalog Advertising
The 2010 specialty catalog will be a spiral-bound 8 1/2 by 11 inch book with separator tabs to delineate the various sections. There will be an extensive advertising section in the book. Full- and half-page ads may be placed in either full color or black and white. Professional layout design is offered at no additional cost. The deadline for receipt of advertising copy is August 1, 2010. Click here to download a form for submission of catalog advertising.
Specialty Win and Place Trophies
Our win and place trophies this year are original DannyQuest designs, created specially for our Specialty. All of the trophies are being offered through the generosity of RRCUS members and regional RR clubs. Complete lists of trophy sponsors may be seen on the following pages:
Show Committee:
Judges
- Conformation Judge: Sandra Fikes
- Note: Judge Fikes has announced the following policy for the 2010 specialty: Bait will be allowed in the ring but no bait is to be used during examination of the dogs, thrown in the ring, or given to the dogs when they are returned to the judge after a movement exercise.
- Brace Judge: Pluis Davern
- Sweeps Judge: Doreen Kent
- Obedience Judge: Linda Hause
- Rally Judge: Nancy Craig
- Agility Judge: Debbie Carloni
- Lure Coursing Judges: Gary Runyan and Christie Beetz
- Triathlon Conformation Judge: Pluis Davern
Satellite Shows:
- Santa Anna Valley KC, Cypress, CA; September 25/26, 2010
Tentative Schedule:
All ring times are approximate; exact times will be published in the official judging program after close of entries.
- Saturday, Sept 18: Lure Coursing at Cabrillo High School, Lompoc
- Sunday, Sept 19: Agility at San Buenaventura State Beach
3 pm: Vendor and crating setup at Seaside Park, (Santa Cruz Hall)
- Monday, Sept 20:
8 am: Board of Directors, Santa Cruz Room, Crowne Plaza Hotel
8 am: Obedience/rally at Seaside Park (Santa Cruz Hall)
5-7 pm: "On-your-own" dinner
7-7:30 pm: Parade of Triathletes, Crowne-Plaza Hotel, San Miguel Ballroom
7:30-9:30 pm: Veteran Sweeps, Crowne-Plaza Hotel, San Miguel Ballroom
9:30 pm: Meet & Greet, Crowne-Plaza Hotel, Bar and Pool Area
- Tuesday, Sept 21:
6 am: Endurance Trial, Starting Point to be Announced Later
8 am: Puppy and Junior Sweeps, Seaside Park
1-5 pm Health screening, Crowne-Plaza Hotel, Santa Cruz Room
3 pm: Health and Genetics Seminar, San Miguel Ballroom, Crowne-Plaza Hotel
6:30 pm: Dinner, Top of the Harbor Ballroom, Crowne-Plaza Hotel
8 pm: Annual Business Meeting, Top of the Harbor Ballroom, Crowne-Plaza Hotel
- Wednesday, Sept 22
8 am: Conformation, dog classes (including stud dog)
1-5 pm Health screening, Crowne-Plaza Hotel, Santa Cruz Room
2 pm (or following stud dog): Brace, Seaside Park
2:30 pm (or following brace):Triathlon conformation, Seaside Park
4 pm: Education seminar, San Miguel Ballroom, Crowne-Plaza Hotel
7 pm: Mexican Fiesta, Seaside Park, by the RVs
8:30 pm: Over-50 handler event, Seaside Park, Santa Cruz Hall
- Thursday, Sept 23:
8 am: Junior Showmanship
8:30 am (or following Jr Shmshp) Conformation, bitch classes (including brood bitch),
All day: CGC, Seaside Park, Santa Cruz Hall
4 pm: Top Twenty, San Miguel Ballroom, Crowne-Plaza Hotel
5:30 pm: Cash Bar, Top of the Harbor Ballroom, Crowne-Plaza Hotel
6:30 pm: Awards Dinner, Top of the Harbor Ballroom, Crowne-Plaza Hotel
- Friday, Sep 24:
8 am: Best Ridge
9:30 am: Best of Breed
PLATINUM SPONSOR, GENERAL SUPPORT:
The RRCUS 2010 Show Committee is pleased to announce that the primary corporate sponsor for the 2010 Specialty is Great Life Performance Pet Products. Great Life was founded in 1996 by Elliott Harvey, MH, author of The Healthy Wholistic Dog, and its product line includes: Grain and Potato Free and Regular Dog and Cat food with Freeze Dried Raw Food active nutrient saturation on every kibble for maximum health benefits and digestibility. Healthy freeze dried and dehydrated treats with Natural and Organic ingredients, Pet Supplement line. Products rated #1 by Animal Wellness Magazine.. Great Life dog food, treats and nutrition products feature:
- use only natural and organic ingredients
- are highly digestible
- do not use any secondary ingredients, potatoes, white rice, preservatives or fillers
- provide full, active nutrition
- freeze-dried, raw nutrition system is saturated on every single piece of kibble
- quality is their #1 ingredient
- US sourced ingredients
- grain / potato free and regular diets available
Endorsement: I have used and recommended Great Life Pet Performance Products for over 10 years. I am very confident knowing my puppies and dogs eat such a whole food diet. Mary Sorosky, Firedance Rhodesian Ridgebacks
Great Life can be purchased directly online or, click here to find a retail location near you.
The 2010 Show Committee wishes to thank Great Life for its generous support.
Great Life is offering a special discount to our organization- enter code RRVC-17 in the coupon code box when placing an order on their site and receive a 20% discount through 12/31/10! The discount is valid for online orders only and cannot be honored at any retail location.
SPONSORS AND SUPPORTERS OF SPECIFIC EVENTS:
- Tom & Barbara Peach, Pupukea Ridge Rhodesian Ridgebacks, are sponsors of the Information Packet-Premium list.
- Ana Paola Diniz, Malabo APD Rhodesian Ridgebacks, is sponsor of the Mexican Fiesta on Wednesday, September 22.
- Lockton Enterprises is subsidizing the cost of the Awards Dinner on Thursday, September 23.
- Camelot Rhodesian Ridgebacks is subsidizing the cost of the Meet & Greet on Monday, September 20.
- The Honest Kitchen is sponsoring the Health & Genetics Seminar on Tuesday, September 21.
- Camp Canine, Santa Barbara's Pet Resort & Spa, is sponsoring the Top Twenty Program, Thursday, September 23.
Revised Saturday, July 24, 2010
