1. pets
2. dogs

PRE-ENTRIES CLOSE 6:00 PM Monday, March 30th, 2015 at the Event
Secretary’s address, after which time pre-entries CANNOT BE ACCEPTED,
CANCELLED OR SUBSTITUTED. Day of Show entry available.
PREMIUM LIST
Open to All Miscellaneous & FSS Breeds
Berger Picard Club of America
Open Show
Sunday, April 5, 2015
Kansas Pavilions
85th St. N. & I-135 Highway, Valley Center, KS 67147
Show Hours: 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Judging will be indoors.
CERTIFICATION
Permission is granted by the American Kennel Club for
the holding of this event under American Kennel Club
rules and regulations.
James P. Crowley, Secretary
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OFFICERS of THE BERGER PICARD CLUB of AMERICA
President……………………………………….……………..Betsy Richards
Vice President……………………………..………………………Liz Hansen
Treasurer…………………………………….………….Jacqueline Carswell
Secretary………………..…………………….….……….…..Leanne Chase
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For event Information:
Event Chairperson:
Event Secretary:
Michael Vanek
8502 Dice Lane
Lenexa, KS. 66215
913-558-8835
[email protected]
Leanne Chase
12626 SW 160th St.
Rose Hill, KS 67133
316-650-8463
[email protected]
EVENT COMMITTEE
For Event No: 2015710902
The Officers and Board Members of the Berger Picard Club of America, Inc
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BPCA Open Shows Separate Entry Fee for Each Dog
ENTRY FEES (Including 50 cent AKC recording fee and $3.00 AKC Entry Fee)
Pre-Entry ……..................................$15.00 by 3/30/2015
Day of Show Entry……………………………….….$20.00
Available Classes for Foundation Stock and Miscellaneous Class Breeds
4 & Under 6 Months Puppy Class
6 & Under 9 Months Puppy Class
9 & Under 12 Months Puppy Class
Open Class
All Regular classes will be divided by sex.
MAIL ENTRY FORMS AND FEES TO:
Leanne Chase, Event Secretary
12626 SW 160th St.
Rose Hill, KS 67133
316-650-8463
[email protected]
✦ Include email address for confirmation, none will be mailed.
✦ All payments MUST be in US Funds.
✦ Make checks payable to the Berger Picard Club of America (BPCA).
✦ Full Payment must accompany entries, partial payment will not be accepted.
✦ No entries will be accepted by phone or fax.
✦ Express mail entries must include the signature waiver allowing them to be left
at the secretary’s address.
✦ Entry inquiries may be directed to Leanne Chase at [email protected].
✦ No entry shall be made and no entry shall be accepted which specified any
conditions as to its acceptance.
✦ Illegible entries will not be processed and will be returned to the exhibitor.
✦ Returned checks do not constitute a valid entry and the Event Secretary will
add a collection fee of $25 to the amount of each returned check.
✦ Post-dated and returned checks do not constitute a valid entry fee.
✦ PLEASE PRINT OR TYPE INFORMATION CLEARLY.
✦ Entries not on official AKC Entry Forms and photocopies of entry forms without
the Agreement and Rules are not accepted.
PayPal Payment: Entry fees (plus a $3.00 per entry convenience fee) may
be sent to [email protected]. Please indicate on your entry form if
you have paid your entry fees via PayPal.
CANADIAN EXHIBITORS MUST SUBMIT ENTRIES WITH CHECKS
DRAWN ON U.S. ACCOUNTS (9 digit bank routing numbers) OR WITH
INTERNATIONAL MONEY ORDERS IN U.S. FUNDS.
Pre-Entry for each dog (Received Before 3-30-2015)................$15.00
Day of Show Entry for each dog….............................................$20.00
No dog limit per show
DOGS ELIGIBLE TO ENTER
This event is open to all dogs four (4) months of age or older that are registered
with the American Kennel Club through the Foundation Stock Service (FSS).
Professional Handlers are permitted to exhibit in Open Shows providing that they
are listed as an owner of the entered dog. Professional Handlers are defined
according to the AKC Rules Applying to Dog Shows, Chapter 3, Section 7.
Dogs should be physically sound. No dog shall be judged if it is taped, bandaged,
glued, or stitched anywhere, including ears or tail, in any way or has anything
attached to it for medical purposes. Puppies under four (4) months of age are
strictly prohibited from the event grounds.
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JUDGE
Sunday, April 5, 2015
All Classes of FSS, Miscellaneous Class, and Best in Show
Ms. Roxann Heit (No. 91608)
12584 SW Thunder Rd.
Augusta, KS 67010-7662
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Rosettes and Ribbons are offered by the Berger
Picard Club of America.
ROSETTE AND RIBBON PRIZES
Regular Breed Classes
First Prize..............................................................................Rose Ribbon
Second Prize......................................................................Brown Ribbon
Third Prize...................................................................Light Green Ribbon
Fourth Prize...........................................................................Gray Ribbon
Best of Breed (Variety).....................................................Orange Rosette
Best of Opposite Sex to Best of Breed……...................Lavender Rosette
Miscellaneous and FSS Groups
First Prize..............................................................................Rose Rosette
And Ringside Bag offered by Purina
Second Prize......................................................................Brown Rosette
Third Prize...................................................................Light Green Rosette
Fourth Prize...........................................................................Gray Rosette
Best of Open Show – Pink and Green Rosette and Picture Frame offered by
Berger Picard Club of America
First through fourth placements in each class will receive a ribbon and
treat bag.
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DIRECTIONS
ROUTES TO THE SHOW
FROM THE NORTH OR SOUTH - I-135 to 85th St N (EXIT 17). One
block east to Coliseum Pavilions.
FROM THE EAST OR WEST - US 54 (Kellogg St) to I-135; north on I-135
to 85th St N (EXIT 17). One block east to Kansas Pavilions.
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EMERGENCY VETERINARIAN
Show Veterinarian (On Call)
Chisholm Trail Animal Health Care Center
1726 E. 61st St. N., Wichita, KS 67219
Phone: 316.744.0501 or 316.744.0443
24 Hour Emergency Veterinarian
Emergency Vet Clinic
737 S. Washington St., Wichita, KS 67211
Phone: 316.262.5321 Must Call Ahead
Hours: Monday-Friday 5:30 PM – 8:00 AM
Saturday 11:00 AM – Monday 8:00 AM
Exhibitors should follow their veterinarians' recommendation to assure their dogs
are free of internal and external parasites, any communicable diseases, and
have appropriate vaccinations.
All dogs must have a current rabies certificate available for inspection at the
show, if requested.
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Sunflower Cluster Overnight Parking
OVERNIGHT PARKING REGULATIONS
1. (a) Full Service Area. There are 20 full service hookups on the southwest end
of the south RV parking area that are handled exclusively by the Kansas
Pavilions, 1229 E 85th St North, Valley Center KS 67147 or call (316) 440-0888.
Reservations & payment must be made in advance with the Pavilions office. The
cost is $30.00 per day with a 5-day minimum ($150.00). Additional days may be
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OVERNIGHT PARKING REGULATIONS Continued
reserved. No one will be allowed in any of these spaces until he or she has
contacted the Kansas Pavilions personally, with or without reservations. Any
spaces not reserved by show time will be sold by the Pavilions on a first-come,
first-served basis. Exhibitors should display their confirmation receipt in front
window as proof of payment. THE SUNFLOWER CLUSTER ASSUMES NO
RESPONSIBILITY WHATSOEVER FOR THESE FULL SERVICE HOOKUPS.
(b) Overnight Parking Lot C (no hookups) south of the Show Building is available
at $20.00 per day (collected by Cluster Security).
(c) Wiedemann Park Campgrounds (on Pavilions grounds near highway with
electric only) available at $25.00 per day must make reservations with Kansas
Pavilions Office (316) 440-0888.
2. For Lot C & Weidemann Park, RV parking will be available to Exhibitors
Thursday, April 2, 2015, at 9:00 am. Prior arrivals will have to make
arrangements with Kansas Pavilion Office by calling (316) 440-0888 or by
checking in with Kansas Pavilions Office on arrival. Pavilions Office will collect
only for those nights prior to Thursday, April 2, 2015.
3. There will be no saving of space unless first arrival pays for all spaces. Parking
sticker MUST be displayed in front window. Only one vehicle to a parking space
(a trailer & tow vehicle are considered one vehicle). RVs will be limited to no
more than 4 car spaces. Due to Fire Regulations, there MUST be two empty car
spaces between each vehicle (exercise pens allowed in that space).
4. Parking of self-contained vehicles will be available on a first-come basis.
5. Anyone wishing to camp or leave exercise pens overnight MUST buy a space
in south lot or campground for each day. There will be no overnight parking,
exercise pens or roped off areas in north parking lot. The north parking lot must
be vacated by midnight.
6. Each exhibitor is responsible for keeping his area clean. Refuse bins are
available. Dumping of gray water on parking lot is not allowed & should be
reported to Show Committee or building personnel.
7. Sunflower Cluster Shows & the Kansas Pavilions or their designated agents
reserve the right to direct parking.
8. No vehicles on south RV lots except by permit parking.
ALSO AVAILABLE
North Star RV Park• 650 West 101st St N, Valley Center KS • (316) 755-0592
Complete Hookups - 30 & 50 AMP electricity - Limit 2 dogs per RV
Approximately 2 miles from Kansas Pavilions.
HOTELS & MOTELS THAT WILL ACCEPT DOGS
Motels reserve the right to change their pet policy at any time.
Econo Lodge................................................................................1 (800) 926-0721
600 S Holland Dr., W Hwy 54 (near airport) • $9.00/day Non-refundable dog fee
Clarion Inn & Suites.........................................................................(316) 942-7911
5805 W Kellogg • $50.00 deposit per dog - Fully refunded after inspection 75 lb.
maximum limit • 2 dogs per room
Comfort Inn......................................................................................(316) 522-1800
4849 S Laura (47th St S Turnpike), Wichita KS Dogs must be crated when
unattended in room
La Quinta Inn & Suites Airport.........................................................(316) 943-2181
5500 W Kellogg • No Pet deposit required
Comfort Suites Airport.....................................................................(316) 773-1700
7515 W Taft St, Wichita KS 67209 $15.00 non-refundable fee per dog, per night •
25 lb. limit
Days Inn..........................................................................................(316) 283-3330
105 Manchester, Newton KS • 10 minutes north limit 2 dogs per room • no
unattended dogs in rooms
Hampton Inn East..........................................1-800-HAMPTON or (316) 686-3576
9449 Corporate Hills Two dogs per room • no unattended dogs • departure
inspection required
Best Western - Red Coach Inn........................................................(316) 832-9387
I-135 & 53rd St N • 3 min south • Departure inspection required • limit four dogs
per room
Newell’s Truck Plaza Motel.............................................................(316) 283-4000
Newton KS - Exit 31 then continue across 1st to Plaza $10.00 non-refundable fee
per room • departure inspection required
Super 8 Motel...................................................1-800-800-8000 or (316) 283-7611
Exit 31 • turn right onto 1st St & left to Spencer Dr. • Newton KS • 15 minutes
from show site $10.00 non-refundable fee per stay • limit three dogs per room
Hawthorne Suites LTD....................................................................(316) 729-5700
2405 N Ridge Road, Wichita KS $25.00 Non-refundable pet fee • Departure
inspection required
Motel 6.............................................................................................(316) 945-8440
5736 W Kellogg (W Hwy 54) • No unattended dogs • Departure inspection •
Small dogs only
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IN CASE OF A DISASTER OR EMERGENCY, CALL 911 AND/OR
NOTIFY SECURITY AND ASSIST, IF NECESSARY AND POSSIBLE, IN
THE EVACUATION OR PROTECTION OF PERSONNEL AND
DOGS FROM THE AREA OF DANGER.
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Attention Exhibitors
SHOW SITE
Show site is available to exhibitors after 6:00 AM on Sunday, April 5, 2015. Dogs must be
removed from the show site immediately following Best in Show judging of the Wichita
Kennel Club, Inc. show Monday, April 6, 2015. Doors in Pavilion I will be locked from 12
midnight to 6:00 am with the exception of two doors on the south side. Doors in Pavilion II
will be locked from 12 midnight to 6:00 am with the exception of one door on the north end
& one door on the west side. Parking areas will be available Thursday, April 2, 2015. See
“Overnight Parking Regulations”.
Any damages to motels by exhibitors can result in disciplinary action by an Event
Committee Hearing. All trophies must be claimed the day of the show. None will be
mailed. The Clubs reserve the right to substitute a prize of equal or greater value. Bathing
of dogs in the public restrooms is prohibited by Kansas Coliseum Regulations. Dog
bathing facilities available elsewhere in building. PLEASE OBSERVE & RESPECT
HANDICAP & FIRE LANE SIGNS. ALL VIOLATORS WILL BE TICKETED & FINED BY
THE KANSAS COLISEUM. Public shower facilities will be available between Pavilions I &
II. NO DOGS IN SHOWER AREA. Food concessions will be available in Pavilion I &
Pavilion II.
The show-giving clubs are not responsible for the actions or products of the commercial
vendors at these shows. Our facility is accessible for handicapped persons.
KANSAS PAVILIONS & ALL BUILDINGS LOCATED ON THE GROUNDS ARE NONSMOKING FACILITIES. Smoking will only be allowed outside these facilities. (This carries
with it a fine of $20.00 per citation • citations will be issued to anyone in violation of this
policy.)
Electrical hook-up to any Kansas Pavilions building is prohibited. The welfare of an
exhibitor’s child is the responsibility of the exhibitor. It is expressly understood that
exhibitors will exercise control & restraint over their children during these shows. For the
safety of your children, PLEASE, we suggest NO BABY STROLLERS IN THE SHOW
BUILDING. All rights to televise, videotape, advertise, photograph, promote or otherwise
exploit the event are vested in the show-giving clubs. All persons & animals on the show
grounds at any time while the shows are in progress do, by attending these shows, grant
to the clubs the right to photograph, televise, videotape, audiotape or otherwise use their
likeness & voice in any manner without further release or consent.
UNWANTED VIDEO TAPING: Photography & Videotaping by individuals for their own
personal use will be allowed. The Show Committee does, however, reserve the right to
regulate placement of cameras to prevent interference with traffic flow & the exhibiting of
dogs. Photography or videotaping for any other purpose, including but not limited to
commercial purposes, is prohibited, unless prior permission is obtained in writing from the
Show Committee.
ARBITRATION
This club does not agree to arbitrate claims as set forth on the Official AKC Entry Form for
this event
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There will be no refund for duplicate entries. Dogs need be present only for scheduled
judging and will be released if not needed for further judging. Dogs allowed in rings during
judging only. Dogs must be ready for judging. The club will not 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. The Club reserves the right
to substitute a prize of equal or greater value.
All trophies must be claimed the day of the show - None will be mailed.
No entry fees will be refunded if the Show cannot open or be completed by reason of riots,
civil disturbances, fire, extreme and/or dangerous weather conditions, an Act of God,
public emergency, act of a public enemy, strikes or any other cause beyond the control of
the Club or the Superintendent. The show giving Club, the Show Superintendent, their
agents, employees, etc., assume no responsibility for any loss, damage or injury
sustained by exhibitors, handlers, or to any of their dogs or property and further assume
no responsibility for injury to children.
No entry shall be made and no entry shall be accepted which specifies any condition as to
its acceptance.
Entries will not be accepted without fees, signatures or the “Agreement” on the reverse
side of the Official AKC Entry Form. Changes, additions or corrections to entry forms must
be received in writing prior to close of entries. Those received by telephone are not
acceptable.
CLEAN UP: Please clean up after your dogs, your children, and yourself. Pick up hair
and debris after grooming. Please be neat and place all garbage in the trash cans
provided.
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Entry form below but fillable PDF available from Event Secretary or on
our website: http://picards.us/
Please remember to sign the second page.
Other Sunflower Cluster Events
Kansas Toy Dog Club Show Thursday, April 2
Salina Kennel Club All Breed Show Friday, April 3
Wichita Kennel Club All Breed Show Saturday, April 4
Hutchinson Kennel Club All Breed Show Sunday, April 5
Wichita Kennel Club All Breed Show Monday, April 6
Herding Instinct Testing Friday – Sunday, April 3 – 5
For a description of all events, reserved grooming, junior handling,
lure coursing, barn hunt, etc., please see the Sunflower Cluster
Premium List at:
www.onofrio.com
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