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ENTRIES OPEN MONDAY, AUGUST 23, 2021, 12:00 NOON PDT

Medallion Rottweiler Club2021 Back-2-Back Specialties

with Rally, Obedience, Junior Showmanship, NOHS Sweepstakes & Veteran Sweepstakes

Wednesday, Thursday & Friday - October 13, 14 & 15, 2021SHOW HOURS -2:00PM TO 9:00PM WEDNESDAY, 7:00AM TO 7:00PM THURSDAY &

7:00AM TO 1 HOUR FOLLOWING THE COMPLETION OF JUDGING FRIDAY CDT

KANE COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS, ROBINSON HALL 525 S Randall Road, St. Charles, IL 60174

Special thanks to Linda Garvie for designing our 2021 RottiRitaVille specialty logo. CERTIFICATION Permission has been granted by the American Kennel Club for the holding of this event under the American Kennel Club rules & regulations.

GINA M. DINARDO, Executive Secretary

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OFFICE HOURS10AM-5PM

PACIFIC TIMEMON.-FRI.

BaRay Event Services, Inc.A.K.C. ANNUALLY LICENSED SUPERINTENDENTSMEMBER: DOG SHOW SUPERINTENDENTS ASSOCIATION•SHEILA RAYMOND•BECKY SUMNER•JERRY SUMNER•CHUCK ST. JOHN •DALE NEUKOM, JR•JEFFERY INMAN•GLENN WHITTEN•KRISTIN MARICICH •ROBERTA MARTIN•GUY MICHELSON•SHARON SAMSONPO BOX 508, BURLINGTON, WA 98233PHONE: 360-755-7086 • FAX: 360-755-2248HAND-DELIVERED, EXPRESS or PRIORITY, FEDEX or UPS:113 E. FAIRHAVEN AVE., BURLINGTON, WA 98233 (do NOT require signature)E-MAIL: [email protected] • WEB SITE: BaRayEvents.com

2 • MEDALLION ROTTWEILER CLUB • 2021 SPECIALTY

AMERICAN KENNEL CLUB RULES & REGULATIONS GOVERN THESE EVENTS. Entries close at the BaRay Events Office 12:00PM PDT, Wednesday, September 29, 2021, after which time entries cannot be accepted, canceled or substituted EXCEPT as provided for in Ch. 11, Sec. 6 of the Dog Show Rules or Ch. 1, Sec. 16 of the Obedience Regulations.

WED: #2021097515 SWEEPSTAKES THU: #2021097511 CONFORMATION, SWEEPSTAKES, OBEDIENCE & JUNIOR SHOWMANSHIP • #2021097513 RALLY

FRI: #2021097512 CONFORMATION, OBEDIENCE & JUNIOR SHOWMANSHIP • #2021097514 RALLY

PREMIUM LIST(These Licensed Events Held under the Rules of the American Kennel Club)

Unbenched-lndoors (with the option to move outdoors should it become necessary)

Medallion Rottweiler Club(Licensed by the American Kennel Club)

62nd & 63rd Annual & 53rd & 54th Independent Specialty Shows w/ AKC National Owner-Handled Series, Junior Showmanship,

Sweepstakes & Veteran Sweepstakes68th & 69th Obedience Trials, 36th & 37th Rally Trials

OFFICERS President ......................................... Cindy Mann Vice-President ..................................Connie HinzTreasurer ........................ Laura Kolinski Wisnow Secretary Recording ..........................Joan MazatSecretary Corresponding ................................................................................................. Cindy Childers

8424 Thorngate Ct, Orland Park, IL 60462Board of Directors ................... Holley Eldred • Nancy Lee • Allison Lukaszewski • Susan Rademacher

SHOW COMMITTEE SHOW CHAIRMAN ............................................................................................................... Connie Hinz

c/o Show Chair, 2956 160th Street, Riverside, IA 52327 • [email protected] • 319-330-3656 ASSISTANT SHOW CHAIRMAN ......................................................................................... Cindy Childers

8424 Thorngate CT, Orland Park, IL 60462 • H 708-873-9877 • C 708-738-8424OBEDIENCE & RALLY CHAIRMAN .......................................................................................... Joan Mazat

1N474 Center Avenue, West Chicago, IL 60185 • [email protected] • 630-297-5682COMMITTEE CHAIRS

TROPHIES ................................................................................................................. Allison LukaszewskiROSETTES & MEDALLIONS ......................................................................................... Margaret BuehrerCHIEF RING STEWARD ............................................................................................... Sandi StephensonJUDGE SELECTION/ACCOMMODATIONS .............................................................................Cindy MannDECORATIONS……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….Holley Eldred HOSPITALITY ................................................................................................. Nancy Lee & Karyn Janulis CATALOG ADVERTISING ...................................................................................................... Linda GarvieHONOR ROLL / HALL OF FAME ..........................................................................................Barbara PalmGROUNDS ..............................................................................................................................Chad MerzMEMBERSHIP ............................................................................................................... Emily Garmager

EVENT COMMITTEE Cindy Mann*, Cindy Childers, Nancy Lee, Allison Lukaszewski, Joan Mazat***Event Committee Chair – Cindy Mann, 619 W. Division Rd., Hebron, IN 46341**Obed Event Committee Chair- Joan Mazat, 1N474 Center Avenue, West Chicago, IL 60185

The Medallion Rottweiler Club retains all rights to photograph or videotape by any means, and televise or reproduce these events in any way, now and in the future.

MEDALLION ROTTWEILER CLUB • 2021 SPECIALTY • 3

SHOW PHOTOGRAPHER – JAG PHOTOGRAPHY James Garvie, Owner • 407-201-7848

2906 Elbert Way, Kissimmee, FL 34758 • [email protected] the official photographer may take win photos in the ring or at their backdrop.

VETERINARIAN – ON CALL & 24-HOUR EMERGENCY Will be on call during regular hours of: M-F 8am to 6pm, Sat 8am to 2pm Animal House Veterinary Hospital, 2079 Illinois 38, St. Charles, IL 60174

630-443-1472Directions to Animal House Veterinary Hospital: Take Randall Road South to Hwy 38, turn East (left turn) go approximately 3 blocks.

DIRECTIONS FROM the Show Grounds to After hours emergency veterinarianEMERGENCY VETERINARIAN SERVICES OF ST. CHARLES

530 Dunham Road, St. Charles, IL 60174 • 630-584-7447Directions: North on Randall Road to Route 64, East (right turn) on Route 64, to Dunham Road (approx. 3 miles) North (left turn) on Dunham. On weekdays after 6:00pm and Saturday after 12:00 noon thru 8:00am Monday.

ENTRY FEES – (INCLUDES ALL AKC FEES, WHERE APPLICABLE) When a dog is entered in more than one class, highest priced class is considered the first entry.Conformation OR Obedience – Each Day:First Entry of Dog in the Regular or Veteran Classes (Excluding puppies) ................................... $35.00Additional Entry of same dog in same event ............................................................................... $23.00Puppy Class (6-9 mo. & 9-12 mo.) ............................................................................................... $23.00Stud Dog & Brood Bitch Only (Get must be entered in a regular class) ...................................... $35.00Stud Dog & Brood Bitch as an Additional Entry ........................................................................... $23.00Sweepstakes – Each Event – (Must be entered in a regular class)............................................... $18.00Veteran Sweepstakes – Each Event – (Need not be entered in a regular class) ..........................$18.00Junior Showmanship only or as an Additional Class .............................................................. No ChargeObedience Veterans Class ........................................................................................................... $28.00Rally – Each DayFirst Entry .................................................................................................................................... $35.00Additional Entry of same dog ...................................................................................................... $23.00See Entry Submission Guidelines, Page 12

A LIMITED NUMBER OF CATALOGS WILL BE PRINTED. NO “CLUB” CATALOG WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR VIEWING.

DON’T MISS OUT ON THE SPRINGFIELD IL SHOWS

THREE ALL-BREED SHOWS IN TWO DAYS – IL STATE FAIRGROUNDS, Superintendent – Foy Trent

QUINCY KENNEL CLUB – SATURDAY – OCTOBER 16 2 SHOWS, LIMITED ENTRIES

ILLINOIS CAPITAL KC – SUNDAY – OCTOBER 17 MRC will be providing the Rosettes for BOB, BOW and BOS at these shows


THE LOCATION OF THE RINGS, MAY BE MOVED OUTDOORS.All participants and show committee must comply with all National, Illinois State, local government mandates, site regulations and event guidelines concerning Covid-19. Additional outlined safety requirements may be included with the judging program which will be based on the AKC Best Practices (available at akc.org), the Illinois State suggested practices and suggestions from the Center for Disease Control.

In the event of cancellation before closing, any entries submitted will be refunded minus the $5.00 processing fee charged by BaRay. Insufficient Fund checks or checks returned for any reason will incur an additional fee.

An inherent risk of exposure to COVID-19 exists in any public place where people are present. COVID-19 is an extremely contagious disease that can lead to severe illness and death. By attending these events, you voluntarily assume all risks related to exposure to COVID-19 and the AKC, Medallion Rottweiler Club, Kane County Fairgrounds and all other contracted staff and employees, any workers or volunteers are in no way liable for any present or future COVID-19 exposure incurred at any time by any person, in attendance or not in attendance, during or after this event, and are waiving all rights to file a lawsuit against the above if exposed to COVID-19.

COVID Conditions and Regulations change frequently so please check the Illinois Department of Public Health or the CDC for up to date information: https://www.dph.illinois.gov If you have not been fully vaccinated PLEASE do your part by wearing a mask that fully covers your nose and mouth while inside the buildings.

• IF YOU ARE EXHIBITING SYMPTONS OF COVID-19, RUNNING A FEVER, COUGHING, SNEEZING, HAVE LOSS OF SENSE OF SMELL OR TASTE, ACUTE RESPIRATORY ILLNESS CONSISTENT WITH COVID-19, PLEASE STAY HOME.

Dust off your cart, buckle up the harness and compete for The Butcher’s Purse

2 All breed Carting Tests (Rottweilers Priority)

Wednesday, October 13, 2021 in the Show Arena, Kane County FairgroundsContact Teresa Schneider, Test Chair at [email protected] for more info

Special thanks to Royal Canin for their support in 2021


1. Please keep aisles as clear as possible.2. Hand sanitizer stations will be at all entrances.3. Armbands will be self serve at separate tables based on classes. No armbands will be given out ringside.4. No public catalogs.5. Please be sure to bring your chair as no public chairs will be provided.6. Exhibitors must provide their own means for cleaning up from their dogs in public Ex-Pen & the entire facility. There will be NO public scoops.7. Prepare to be self-sufficient: bring sanitizer, bring personal use masks, shade for your dog/s, pens, etc. 8. There will be hand sanitizing stations and we will have extra masks in case someone needs one.9. Do not crowd the Superintendent’s table. 10. When at vendors or food concessions please maintain social distancing.

AGAIN, MRC will follow the CDC Covid Guidelines at the time of the show. Please visit IL Dept of Public Health, the CDC or the MRC website, www.mrcrottweiler.org for

updates.

MRC SANCTIONED OC MATCHMRC SANCTIONED OC MATCHWednesday evening, October 13, 2021Location: Kane County Fairgrounds, Robinson Hall (the Show Site)Registration: 3:30PM / Match begins at 4:00PMEntry Fee: $9.00 per dogMatch is limited to 30 Rottweilers Classes offered: Novice, Open, Utility*run throughs only, no scoring*Match Chairperson/Secretary/Judge: Joan MazatJoan Mazat – [email protected]

MRC B Match- In lieu of the B Match this year we will judge the Puppy & Veteran Sweepstakes #1 on Wednesday following the Carting Trial.

MRC RAFFLEDonations for the raffle, contact Karen Bang at [email protected]

We greatly appreciate your support!

The 2021 Specialty Show Committee of the Medallion Rottweiler Club requests that all exhibitors/guests conduct themselves in adherence to the AKC Code of Good Sportsmanship. Failure to do so will result in the convening of a Bench Show Committee where the consequences will be severe.


INDOOR CRATING THERE WILL BE LIMITED "FREE" INDOOR CRATING

PLEASE COMPLETE THE CRATING RESERVATION FORM TO HELP MRC DETERMINE THE NUMBER OF CRATE SPACES NEEDED. WE MUST LIMIT THE NUMBER OF CRATES.• Crating areas will be marked with tape.• No indoor grooming or blow dryers allowed.• There will be one public ex-pen located next to an exterior door. No scoops will be provided. Please bring your own scoops or plastic bags.

Medallion Rottweiler Club 2021 Reserved Crating FormMRC is accepting reservations for indoor crating areas. Crating areas will be assigned/ laid out prior to the start of the shows/trials. They will be clearly marked with exhibitors name and number of crates.

Please note there is no cost for reserving crate space. Crate space in Robinson Hall is limited and it will be on a first come reservation basis. MRC and the 2021 Show Committee will do their best to accommodate as many reservations as possible. We appreciate your help by submitting this form prior to Oct. 5, 2021

We do not guarantee the number of spaces requested.Crating guidelines will be outlined in the judging program.

Please fill out this form and return by email to: [email protected]: ___________________________________________________________________________

Number of Crates: _________________________________________________________________ Specify (circle those that apply):

Conformation Obedience/Rally Combination

SPECIAL NOTICES

• NO BLOW DRYERS IN ROBINSON HALL.• NO SMOKING IN THE BUILDINGS.• NO MOTORIZED VEHICLES ALLOWED IN RING AREA.• NO EX-PENS ON GRASS. NO PARKING ON GRASS. DO NOT PARK IN AREAS DESIGNATED AS NO PARKING or RESERVED.• PLEASE TURN OFF CELL PHONES AND/OR PAGERS BEFORE ENTERING RINGS.• PARKING IS FREE TO EXHIBITORS.• BENCH SHOW COMMITTEE WILL BE ON SITE AND AKC PRIVILEGES MAY BE SUSPENDED FOR ANY AND ALL INFRACTIONS OF THE FAIRGROUND RULES.• RV RESERVATIONS AVAILABLE ON WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 13, 2021. • ROBINSON HALL/ANNEX IS AVAILABLE TO EXHIBITORS ON WEDNESDAY, 10/13 STARTING AT 2:00 pm, AND 7:00 AM ON THURSDAY, 10/14 AND FRIDAY, 10/15 • ALL EXHIBITORS MUST LEAVE THE SHOW GROUNDS FOLLOWING THE SHOW UNLESS THEY ARE CAMPING IN THE RV PARK.

No dogs that are disqualified for aggression will be allowed to enter these Shows, nor be allowed on the grounds. In addition, no aggression procedures will be performed at these Shows.

Dogs found in an unsafe environment, distress or in harm’s way (e.g. left unattended on a grooming table in a noose not attached to a safety release clip, or left in a vehicle without proper ventilation)

will be removed to safety. Exposing a dog to an unsafe environment distress or harm’s way is considered mistreatment.


JUDGES WEDNESDAY Following the Carting Trial

JACKLYN PAYNE .................................................................................... JACKSONVILLE BEACH, FL 32250All Sweepstakes & Veteran Sweepstakes Classes #1

THURSDAY DOREEN LUHRS [104893] ......................................................................... GRANITE QUARRY, NC 28146

All Conformation Classes - Regular and Non-Regular & Junior Showmanship*

BETH ANN HANSON............................................................................................BOYCEVILLE, WI 54725All Sweepstakes & Veteran Sweepstakes Classes #2 following the Reg, Non-Regular & Jr. Showmanship

MRS. SHARON REDMER [2711] ................................................................. WHITMORE LAKE, MI 48189All Obedience & Rally Classes

FRIDAYMRS. SHARON REDMER [2711] ................................................................. WHITMORE LAKE, MI 48189

All Conformation Classes – Regular and Non-Regular & Junior ShowmanshipMRS. ANNA LORENZ [19278] ......................................................................... ELKHART LAKE, WI 53020

All Obedience & Rally Classes*Permit Status

RIBBON PRIZES THESE ARE ALL-RIBBON SHOWS, WITH COMMEMORATIVE ROSETTES AS LISTED BELOW

Regular ClassesFirst Prize .........................................Blue Rosette Second Prize .....................................Red RosetteThird Prize.................................... Yellow Rosette Fourth Prize .................................. White RosetteWinners ....................................... Purple Rosette Reserve Winners ........... Purple & White RosetteBest of Winners ................ Blue & White Rosette Best of Breed ................... Purple & Gold RosetteBest of Opposite Sex to Best of Breed ...................................................................Red & White RosetteSelect Dog/Bitch .......Light Blue & White Rosette NOHS Best of Breed .................. Maroon RosetteHighest Scoring Dog in the Regular Obedience Classes..........................................Blue & Gold RosetteHighest Combined Score in Open B & Utility Obedience Classes .........................Blue & Green RosetteHighest Combined Score in Advanced B & Excellent B Classes in Rally ................Blue & Green RosetteHighest Combined Triple Score in Rally ................................................................... Blue & Red RosetteQualifying Score in Obedience or Rally ...................................................................Dark Green Rosette

Non-Regular ClassesFirst Prize ........................................ Rose Rosette Second Prize .................................Brown RosetteThird Prize............................ Light Green Rosette Fourth Prize .....................................Gray RosetteBest Junior Handler ............................................................................................. Rose & Green RosetteBest in Sweepstakes/Veteran Sweepstakes ..........................................................Pink & Green RosetteBest of Opposite Sex to Best in Sweepstakes/Veteran Sweepstakes .......................... Lavender Rosette

OTHER PRIZES CASH PRIZES

Highest Scoring Rottweiler in the Regular Obedience Classes ....................................................... $100Highest Scoring Rottweiler in Open B & Utility Obedience Classes ................................................ $100

CONDENSED PREMIUM LISTThis is a Condensed Premium List as authorized by the American Kennel Club, “Rules Applying to Registration and Dog Shows,” Ch. 6, Sec. 2A. A complete list of trophies

offered can be obtained by sending a SASE to: Allison Lukaszewski, PO Box 725, Wayne, IL 60184-0725 or [email protected], 708-744-9920.

The MRC and the Kane County Fairgrounds cordially invites you to do your part and join… The P.P.U.A.Y.D. Club (Please Pick Up After Your Dog)

Disposal Containers & FREE Poop Bags provided for your convenience.


CLASSIFICATION Regular Classes

Puppy Dogs (6 mos. & under 9 mos.) Puppy Bitches (6 mos. & under 9 mos.) Puppy Dogs (9 mos. & under 12 mos.) Puppy Bitches (9 mos. & under 12 mos.) Dogs, 12 mos. & under 15 mos. Bitches, 12 mos. & under 15 mos. Dogs, 15 mos. & under 18 mos. Bitches, 15 mos. & under 18 mos. Novice Dogs Novice Bitches Amateur-Owner-Handler Dogs Amateur-Owner-Handler Bitches Bred By Exhibitor Dogs Bred By Exhibitor Bitches American Bred Dogs American Bred Bitches Open Dogs Open Bitches

Winners of the above classes, if otherwise undefeated at this show, will compete for: Winners Dog Winners BitchTHE AMATEUR-OWNER-HANDLER CLASS shall be for dogs that are at least six months of age that are not champions. Dogs must be handled in the class by the registered owner of the dog. This class is restricted to exhibitors who have not, at any point in time, been a professional dog handler, AKC approved conformation judge, or employed as an assistant to a professional handler. Additionally, members of the immediate family or household of a current professional handler are ineligible for this class (as defined in Chapter 11, Section 13).

Non-Regular Classes (Involving Single Dog Entries) VETERAN DOGS VETERAN BITCHES Dogs (7 yrs. & under 10 yrs.) Bitches (7 yrs. & under 10 yrs.) Dogs (10 yrs. & older) Bitches (10 yrs. & older)Dogs/Bitches entered in Veterans Class need not be intact. Spayed & Neutered animals are eligible. Winners of the above classes, if otherwise undefeated, are eligible to compete for Best of Breed BEST OF BREED COMPETITION: The following categories of dogs may be entered and shown in Best of Breed Competition: Dogs that are Champions of Record and dogs that according to their owners records have completed the requirements for a Championship but whose Championships are unconfirmed. The showing of dogs whose Championships are unconfirmed is limited to a period of 90 days from the date of the show where a dog completed the requirements for a Championshipaccording to the owner’s records.

JUDGE’S AWARDS OF MERITAll dogs, either sex, eligible for Best of Breed Competition shall be considered for these awards. At the discretion of the Intersex judge, the maximum number of Awards of Merit that may be given shall be 10% of the Best of Breed entry, including Veterans and Winners, rounding up to the next whole number. That 10% is in addition to the Best of Breed, Best of Opposite Sex to Best of Breed, Select Dog & Select Bitch winners with no consideration as to sex. Each dog selected shall receive a Medallion on Neck Ribbon offered by the Medallion Rottweiler Club.

AKC GRAND CHAMPION TITLE POINTSChampions of Record including Champions that are Non-Regular class winners (i.e. Veteran Class Winners) or dogs that have been “moved up” to Best of breed Competition for the show are the only dogs eligible foe Grand Championship points. Although Winners Dog and Winners Bitch can win Best of Breed or Best of Opposite Sex, in no case will they be eligible for Grand Championship Competition. Grand Championship points may be awarded to Best of Breed, Best of Opposite Sex to Best of Breed, Select Dog or Select Bitch. Points will be awarded at the judge’s discretion.

Non-Regular Classes (Involving Multiple Dog Entries)STUD DOG: For Stud Dogs and two of their Get. Stud Dogs must be entered in the Stud Dog Class and must be shown in the ring with their Get. The owner of the Stud Dog need not necessarily be owner of the Get. While the merits of the Stud Dog are not to be considered in the placement of the entry, the Stud Dog must be examined to determine if it has a condition that would require its disqualification or excusal under the Dog Show Rules, AKC policy, or the standard for the breed. Get must be entered in a regular class, Best of Breed competition or some other non-regular class.BROOD BITCH: Same as Stud Dog Class except substitute Brood Bitch for Stud Dog and Produce for Get. NOTE: As the judge's decision in the Stud Dog or Brood Bitch Class is based on the merits of more than one dog/bitch, no one of the dogs/bitches making up the entry judged first in these classes will be eligible to compete for Best of Breed by virtue of having won this class.


OBEDIENCE TRIAL CLASSIFICATION Transfers will be allowed at this Trial per AKC Regulations.

Qualifying Score Required for All Prizes in the Regular, Preferred classes, & Optional Titling.Regular Classes

Novice A • Novice B • Open A • Open B • Utility A • Utility BPreferred Classes

Preferred Novice • Preferred Open • Preferred UtilityOptional Titling Class

Beginner Novice A • Beginner Novice B • Graduate Novice • Graduate OpenNon-Regular Classes

VeteransVeterans Class is for dogs that have an AKC obedience title and are at least 7 years old on the date of the trial. Dogs may be entered in another class or classes. For additional information on the Non- Regular class description, refer to AKC Obedience Regulations.

RALLY TRIAL CLASSIFICATION – RING SIZE IS 40’ X 50’ Transfers will be allowed at this Trial per AKC Regulations. Qualifying Score Required for All Prizes in

the Regular classes.Regular Classes

Novice A • Novice B • Intermediate • Advanced A • Advanced B • Excellent A • Excellent B • Master Please enter jump height on the entry form for Advanced, Excellent and Master Classes.NOTE: A Refund of all but $10.00 of the entry fee will be refunded for bitches entered in Obedience/ Rally that come in season after the event closing date. A Veterinarian’s certificate must be presented to the Superintendent no later than 1/2 hour prior to the start of the 1st class in the trial.

SWEEPSTAKES & VETERAN SWEEPSTAKES PRIZE MONEYS – EACH SWEEPSTAKES

35% of total entry fee will be retained by the Club for expenses. 10% of the remainder will be divided equally between Best in Each Sweepstakes & Best of Opposite Sex to Best in Each Sweepstakes. The remainder will be divided in each class as follows:

First Place 40% Second Place 30% Third Place 20% Fourth Place 10%SWEEPSTAKES

The Sweepstakes is open to all Rottweilers who on the day of the Show are between 6 and 18 months of age. All dogs entered in Sweepstakes MUST also be entered in a Regular Class. Sweepstakes #1 will be judged on Wednesday and Sweepstakes #2 will be judged on Thursday following the Reg, Non-Regular and Junior Showmanship. Indicate “Sweepstakes” and age division on the regular entry form in the box labeled “Additional Classes.”

Sweepstakes Classification Puppy Dogs (6 mos. & under 9 mos.) Puppy Bitches (6 mos. & under 9 mos.) Puppy Dogs (9 mos. & under 12 mos.) Puppy Bitches (9 mos. & under 12 mos.) Dogs, 12 mos. & under 15 mos. Bitches, 12 mos. & under 15 mos. Dogs, 15 mos. & under 18 mos. Bitches, 15 mos. & under 18 mos. Best in Sweepstakes Best of Opposite Sex to Best in Sweepstakes

VETERAN SWEEPSTAKESThe Veteran Sweepstakes is open to all Rottweilers who on the day of the Show are seven years and older. Dogs entered in this Sweepstakes NEED NOT be entered in a Regular Class. Veteran Sweepstakes will be judged prior to the Regular classes. Entry must be on an official AKC entry form. Neutered or Spayed Dogs may enter. Indicate “Veteran Sweepstakes” and age division.

Veteran Sweepstakes Classification Dogs (7 yrs. & under 10 yrs.) Bitches (7 yrs. & under 10 yrs.) Dogs (10 yrs. & older) Bitches (10 yrs. & older) Best in Veteran Sweepstakes Best of Opposite Sex in Veteran Sweepstakes


RV PARKING INFORMATION

All RVs must be parked in the south parking lot designate for RVs. Hookups are available for $30.00 per plug per day or night.

Les Lukaszewski – RV Chairman – 708-744-9920

ROUTES TO SHOW

The Kane County Fairgrounds is located 40 miles West of Chicago on Randall Road midway between Illinois Highway 64 (North Avenue) and US Route 38 (Roosevelt Road) in St. Charles, IL. Enter off of Randall Road to Robinson Hall, Pale Yellow Older

Building on left.

JUNIOR SHOWMANSHIP COMPETITIONNOVICE CLASS: This shall be for boys and girls who are at least 9 years old and under 18 years old on

the day of the show and who at the time entries close have not won three (3) first place awards, with competition present, in a Novice Class.

OPEN CLASS: For boys and girls who are at least 9 years old and under 18 years old on the day of the show, and who have won three first place awards in a Novice Class or if a win in Novice leads to a Best Junior with competition present it will count as one win towards moving to Open in a licensed or member show.

MASTER CLASS: This class will be for boys and girls who are at least 9 years old and under 18 years on the day of the show, and who have 10 Best Junior wins with competition.

NOTICE: Junior Handlers must include their AKC JUNIOR HANDLER NUMBER on each entry. You may obtain your junior identification number by calling the AKC, Judges Education Department, 919-233-9767. BE SURE ALL INFORMATION for Junior Showmanship Classes is entered on front and back of entry form.NOTE: SUBSTITUTION OF DOG IN JUNIOR SHOWMANSHIP AT THE SHOW(S): There will be an Ad-ministration Fee of $5.00 charged for any substitution of dog in Junior Showmanship at each show. In addition, if the dog originally entered in Jr. Showmanship was an additional entry, and the dog being substituted is not otherwise entered in the show, the Junior Showmanship Only fee applies.


NOTICE TO EXHIBITORS – ALL EVENTS

The American Kennel Club Rules and Regulations will govern this Show and Exhibitors must make themselves familiar with the agreement of the American Kennel Club, referred to on the reverse side of the entry blanks that accompany this Show Premium List.

• The American Kennel Club will collect: a $3.00 Event Service Fee and $.50 Recording Fee where applicable for the first entry of a dog, plus a $3.00 service fee for each additional entry of the same dog in the regular and non-regular recordable single-entry classes, in all AKC licensed and member club events. At every licensed or member club rally trial, a recording fee of $3.50 is required for the first entry of each dog and a recording fee of $3.00 is required for each additional entry of the same dog.

• No Entry will be accepted which specifies any condition as to its acceptance. Telegraph, e-mail and unsigned entries cannot be accepted and will be returned. Entries not on Official AKC Entry Forms and Photocopies of Entry Forms without Agreement and Rules on reverse side are NOT ACCEPTABLE. The Club and/or Baray Events assumes no responsibility for wrong or incomplete information given on the entry blank by the owner or the owner’s agent. RESPONSIBILITY FOR COMPLETENESS OF ENTRY RESTS SOLELY WITH ENTRANT.

• RETURNED CHECKS DO NOT CONSTITUTE A VALID ENTRY FEE. BaRay Events will add a $30.00 collection fee to the amount of each returned check. We will not re-process checks. The exhibitor will be contacted & required to send a money order for the original amount PLUS the $30.00 NSF fee. Subsequent returned checks from same person may result in their being put on a CASH ONLY BASIS.

• REFUNDS for cancellations due to judge change or cancellations made prior to entries closing will be mailed by the Club to said Exhibitor or Agent AFTER THE SHOW. An administrative fee of $5.00 will be withheld from all refunds for entries cancelled prior to the closing of entries.

• Females in season are not permitted to compete in Obedience or Rally Trials. If a female is withdrawn from competition because it came into season and the Superintendent is notified no later than one half hour prior to the start of the first class in the trial, the Clubs is required to refund the entry fee. The Clubs may retain a processing fee and must publish this information in the premium. Clubs may determine the documentation, if any that is required to confirm the female is in season. This shall be stated in the premium. Note: No fee is paid to the AKC for females in season who are withdrawn.

• FAX ENTRIES – Fax entries will be accepted up to closing time. Fee is $4.00 per dog per show. If the credit card charge is denied for any reason, an additional service charge of $20.00 will be added. FAX NUMBER: 360-755-2248. This is for Fax Machine ONLY. Incomplete or illegible Fax entries are not acceptable as a valid entry in a show. Proof of transmission is not proof of receipt of a legible or complete transmission (under AKC Rule Ch. 11, Sec. 4). A Fax-Friendly entry blank PDF is available for download at www.BarayEvents.com

• Entries will be acknowledged after entries close with entry acknowledgment and judging program to address on entry. Should Exhibitor NOT receive an acknowledgment within a reasonable time, PLEASE notify BaRay Events at 360-755-7086 or email [email protected].

• Entry fees shall NOT be refunded in the event that a dog is absent, disqualified, sick, lame, excused by the Judge or Veterinarian, or barred from competition by action of the Show Committee, or because it has been entered incorrectly. There is no refund for DUPLICATE ENTRIES or OVERPAYMENTS. If, because of riots, civil disturbances or other acts beyond the control of the management it is impossible to open, or to complete the Show NO REFUND will be made. To find out about any AKC event cancellations call the AKC Event Cancellation Hotline 877-252-3229.

• Please note: Any hotel or motel listed in the premium list is subject to Event Committee Rules. We expect our exhibitors to be responsible guests. A report that an exhibitor at this show has abused hotel or motel property during this weekend may result in disciplinary action. Clubs reserve the right to decline future entries from the offending party in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 11, Section 15 of the Rules Applying to Dog Shows.

• Dogs need be present only for scheduled judging and will be released if not needed for further judging. Dogs must be ready for judging. Neither the club nor its Superintendent will be responsible or obligated to furnish any service for notifying exhibitors or their agents of Breed or Class Judging. Judges need not wait for any dog holding up a class. Owners or agents alone are responsible for the presence of their dogs in the judging rings.

• Only dogs eligible for these shows will be admitted into the show area. There is no provision for unentered dogs.• LOSS OR DAMAGE – The Show Committee will use due care and diligence for the welfare of dogs and exhibitors,

but will not be responsible for, or assume any liability in the event of any accident or misfortune, to either dogs or exhibitors participating in these Shows. The welfare of an Exhibitor’s child is assumed to be the responsibility of the Exhibitor. It is distinctly understood that Exhibitors will exercise control and restraint over their children.

• Exhibitors should follow their veterinarian’s recommendation to assure their dogs are free of internal and external parasites, any communicable diseases, and have appropriate vaccinations. Additionally, clubs should include any specific local health requirements; for example proof of rabies vaccination.

• PUBLICATION RIGHTS – By entering this show, all owners, handlers, breeders and kennels agree that all rights to televise, videotape, photograph, advertise, promote and publicize or otherwise exploit this show, or the persons or animals participating in it or the results of the competition before, during or after the event, shall belong solely to The American Kennel Club and their respective assigns, including the use of the names, likenesses or biographical matter of all dogs, owners, handlers, breeders and kennels participating in the show and no such owner, handler, breeder or kennel shall allow any other party to make commercial use of any videotape or photograph of any person or animal participating in this competition.

ENTER ONLINE: http://www.BaRayEvents.com


ENTRY SUBMISSIONS, CANCELLATIONS, CHANGES, TRANSFERSMAIL ENTRIES WITH FEES to PO Box 508, Burlington, WA 98233.CANADIANS make all entry fees payable in U.S. funds.FAX ENTRIES: Fax number: 360-755-2248. $4.00 per dog per show added for FAX-Credit Card entries. Both sides of entry form must be transmitted. Entries must be accompanied by a cover sheet stating the number of pages, what shows and how many dogs per show. Visa, MasterCard, and American Express are accepted for Fax entries. Credit card information (Credit Card number, expiration date, and cardholder name) must be on cover sheet. Note: Visa and MasterCard users – You must include the 3-digit security code that appears above your signature on the back of the card. Proof of fax transmission is not proof of receipt of a legible or complete transmission (under AKC Rule Ch. 11, Sec. 4). A Fax-Friendly entry blank PDF is available for download at www.BarayEvents.com.ONLINE ENTRIES: Web site is BaRayEvents.com  Follow instructions on Web site. $3.00 charge per dog per show.FEDEX, UPS, AIRBORNE or HAND-DELIVERED: Do NOT require signature. 113 E. Fairhaven Ave., Burlington, WA 98233.PHONE ENTRIES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.CANCELLATIONS, CHANGES AND TRANSFERS will be accepted according to AKC Rules. Any refunds will be made within three weeks after the show. An administration fee may apply.

ATTENTION OWNERS/EXHIBITORS OF FOREIGN REGISTERED DOGSIf you are the owner/exhibitor of a dog registered with a foreign registry (not yet dual registered with AKC) please review the eligibility requirements in The Rules Applying to Dog Shows, chapter 11 section 1. The dog show rules are posted on the AKC Web site at http://images.akc.org/pdf/rulebooks/RREGS3.pdf.

EXHIBITORS PLEASE NOTE

Exhibitors should follow their Veterinarians’ recommendation to assure their dogs are free of internal and external parasites, any communicable diseases, and have appropriate vaccinations.

ACCOMMODATIONS DO NOT ASSUME ACCEPTANCE OF DOGS, POLICIES CHANGE.

YOU MUST CONFIRM THE MOTEL'S POLICY ON DOGS AND DAMAGE DEPOSITS.A limited number of rooms are being held at:

Quality Inn & Suites..........................................................................................................630-585-53001600 E. Main Street, St. Charles IL 60174

You must book with the hotel for the room rate and the flat rate for dogs. Be sure to mention the Medallion Rottweiler Club.

Super 8 Motel - St. Charles, IL..........................................................................................630-377-8388Red Roof INN - Chicago-Naperville, IL..............................................................................630-369-2500Motel 6 - Naperville, IL.....................................................................................................630-357-0022Quality Inn - Elgin, IL.........................................................................................................847-608-7300Information on other pet-friendly hotels or motels for the St Charles, IL, area can be found at the following web sites: Pets Welcome ....................................................................................https://hotels.petswelcome.com BringFido .................................................................................................... https://www.bringfido.com

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