2023
April 22-29, 2023 - Virginia Beach, VA
Regular Judge: Marina Ostrovskaya (Russia)
Sweepstakes Judge: Roy Silguero, Gladkii Veter Borzoi
NEW FOR 2022! (click image for further details)
BCOA holds an annual National Specialty Show whose location rotates from region to region and of course there are different judges each year. View the list of locations and list of judges.
In addition to conformation classes (including Futurity and Sweepstakes events), there will be an ASFA lure trial and/or AKC lure trials and on occasion AKC Junior Courser tests and straight-racing (LGRA). Also included are obedience, rally, a triathlon (combined scores for conformation, lure coursing and obedience) and junior showmanship. At times Agility or Rally Obedience will also be included.
Also offered may be art auctions, costume contests, silent auction, pee wee classes, health seminars, membership education seminars, raffles and the annual membership meeting. In addition will be the annual banquet where awards for the year's top dogs are presented and the next year's national specialty details are released.
Thanks to BCOA and its hard-working members on the National committee, each national specialty promises a lot of fun and competition and the viewing of quality dogs and their abilities. For further information e-mail the Show Secretary or contact BaRay Event Services directly.
Regular Classes EXCEPT Stud Dog and Brood Bitch: Prudence Hlatky, Soyara Borzoi
Stud Dog and Brood Bitch Classes: Diane Thompson Divin
Sweepstakes Classes: Mrs. Barbara Tyler Lord, Warwind Borzoi
Junior Showmanship: Prudence Hlatky, Soyara Borzoi
Pee Wee and Toddler Classes: Krista Hunt
Obedience and Rally: Mrs. Judith A. Brown
CGC, CGCA, CGCU Tests: Kay Cassella
Futurity: Barbara Binder
Dual Champion Stakes: To Be Announced
Field Events:
ASFA, LGRA, AKC Lure Coursing: Amy Balthrop and Jack Downing
Show Chairmen: Kimberley A. Horn Janek and Barbara Danieli
Show Secretary: BaRay Event Services, Inc. website E-mail: dogshows@barayevents.com
Facility Coordinator: Kay Cassella
Chief Ring Steward: Barbara Danieli
Silent Auction: Caryl Dumaine and Kelley Frary
Catalog Advertising: Helen Lee
Catalog Memorial Page: Sandra Moore-Doby
Field Events Coordinator: Leslie Walenta
Futurity Event Chair: Cindi Gredys
Grounds: Hannah Hix
Health Clinics and Seminar: Leonore Abordo and Nancy Hopkins
Hospitality: Krista Hunt
Judges Education: Patti Neale
Member Education: Kay Novotny. "So You Want To Be A Judge" presented by Jill Bell, AKC Rep
Obedience and Rally: Elizabeth (Betsy) Tolley
Pee Wee and Toddler Classes: Kari McCloskey. Bring "Release of Liability" form to Specialty or email to Kari
Photographer - Show and Field Events: Hillary Tregillus
Photographer - Candids: TBD
Power Paws Tabulator: Kimberley A. Horn Janek
Raffles: 2022 Specialty Committee
Reserved Grooming/Crating: Sherri Nichols and Ashley Sydow
RV Parking: Available at the host hotel for $50 per night if paid on the One-Stop Shopping form by April 6, 2022. NO hookups. Breakfast is NOT included. NO charge if you have a guest room at the host hotel. Contact Gary Gideon, 254-366-8706 to reserve your spot.
RV Parking Off-site: Plantation Place RV Park, 345 Barnes Bidge Road, Sunnyvale, TX 75182, 1-800-820-4778, NO showers or public restrooms available. Please refer to website for details.
Specialty Logo Design: Shirley McFadden
Specialty Sales: Kari McCloskey
Triathlon Tabulator: Karen Ackerman
Trophy Chairman: Shirley McFadden
Vendors: Laurie Courtney, 817-337-1498
Veterinarian On Call: Rodeo Drive Veterinary Hospital, 1919 Rodeo Drive, Mesquite, TX; 972-288-4481
Veterinarian - Emergencies: Veterinary Referral Center of East Dallas, 4651 Beltline Road, Mesquite TX, 972-226-3377
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Saturday, April 30
Hampton Inn and Suites by Hilton / Mesquite Convention Center
Each individual guest must make their own reservations by calling 1-972-329-3100. They must identify themselves as members of the “Borzoi Club of America Group”. All reservations must be accompanied by a first night room deposit or guaranteed with a major credit card.
Standard King or Double Guest Rooms $115.00/night plus applicable state & local taxes
King or Double Bed Suites $135.00/night plus applicable state & local taxes
Guests must inform reservations if you will have dogs.
Guests assume all responsibility for pet damages in guest rooms and on hotel premises and will be subject to fines. You will be asked to sign a waiver. All individuals sleeping in a room are responsible for any damages to their room. The show committee reserves the right to inspect rooms throughout the duration of the event. Housekeeping must be able to enter rooms daily. Dogs are expected to be crated when left alone in the room. Plastic sheeting will be provided and must be placed under each crate. Bathing a dog in the room is not permitted. Outdoor facilities will be provided for bathing. Bring your own towels and shampoo.
Guests are responsible for a one time $35.00 non-refundable cleaning deposit per room with dogs, due at check-in.
Guests must reserve rooms prior to April 2, 2022
PLEASE NOTE: There is no restaurant on-site. Hot breakfast is available only for guests that are staying at hotel. There will be a kiosk available daily from 11 am – 2 pm with food for purchase. Additionally, there are numerous restaurants within minutes from the hotel.
Accessible by Dallas/Fort Worth International and Dallas Love Airports. NOTE: There is NO hotel shuttle available. The hotel recommends Uber or Lyft for transportation from area airports.
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