2024
April 20-27, 2023 - Olympia, WA
Regular Judge: Karen Dumke, Nonsuch
Sweepstakes Judge: Rebecca Peters-Campbell, Kinobi
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 Chair
Regular Classes: Barbara Ewing, Kirov Borzoi
Stud Dog and Brood Bitch Classes: Robin Casey
Sweepstakes Classes: Roy Silguero, Gladkii Veter Borzoi
Junior Showmanship: Dr. Krista V. Hunt, DVM
Pee Wee and Toddler Classes: Dr. Krista V. Hunt, DVM
Obedience and Rally: Russell Hornfisher
CGC, CGCA Tests: Patti W. Neale
Futurity: Karen (Cricket) Murray
Dual Champion Stakes: To Be Announced
Field Events:
ASFA : Eddie Kominek and Donna Richards
AKC Coursing: Test #1 & Trial: Julie Cramer, Test #2 & Trial: Beverly Griffiths
Show Chairs: Kimberley A. Horn Janek and Barbara Danieli
Show Secretary: Kimberley A. Horn Janek. E-mail: national@borzoiclubofamerica.org
Facility Coordinator: Elizabeth (Betsy) Tolley
Chief Ring Steward: Barbara Danieli
Catalog Advertising: Helen Lee
Catalog Memorial Page: Sandra Moore-Doby
CGC/CGCA: Patti W. Neale
Companion/Costume Parade: "Creatures of the Beach and Sea" - Time to be announced, Friday afternoon after judging is completed
Field Events Coordinator: Victoria Cassano
Futurity Event Chair: Cindi Gredys
Grounds: Kay Novotny
Health Seminar: Prudence Hlatky
Hospitality: Rhonda Robins
Judges Education: Patti Neale
Member Education: Prudence Hlatky
Obedience and Rally: Dean Eelman, Melissa Eelman
Pee Wee and Toddler Classes: Kari McCloskey. Bring "Release of Liability" form to Specialty or email to Kari
Photographer - Show and Field Events: Steve Surfman
Photographer - Candids: Steve Surfman
Power Paws Tabulator: Kimberley A. Horn Janek
Reserved Grooming/Crating: Olivia Abernathy
RV Parking: Available at the Founders Inn for the 2023 National Specialty. Contact Prudence Hlatky
Silent Auction: Caryl Dumaine and Kelley Frary
Specialty Logo Design: Rhonda Robins
Specialty Sales: Shirley McFadden
Triathlon Tabulator: Kimberley A. Horn Janek
Trophy Chairman: Joyce Law
Vendors: Corissa Fanning and Laurie Courtney
Veterinarian On Call/Emergencies: Bay Beach Veterinary Emergency Hospital, 2475 Nimmo Parkway, Unit 101, Virginia Beach, Virginia 23456, 757-427-3214
Saturday, April 22, 2023
Sunday, April 23, 2023
Monday, April 24, 2023
Tuesday, April 25, 2023
Wednesday, April 26, 2023
1:00 pm - Triathlon Conformation Judging (12) – Judge: Roy Silguero
Thursday, April 27, 2023
Friday, April 28, 2023
Saturday, April 29, 2023
The Founders Inn and Spa, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Single Queen $139 plus taxes per room, per night equates to $162 inclusive per room, per night. Two Queens $159 plus taxes per room, per night equates to $185 inclusive per room, per night. All room types based on availability at the time of reservation.
Dog policy - $50 non-refundable pet fee. Maximum four dogs per room. Welcome letter to be signed at check-in with hotel dog policies.
Each reservation will be charged one night's room and tax at the time of reservation and within 48 hours you will receive a confirmation number. Cutoff date is 3.20.23.
Maximum two rooms per household.
All reservations will be charged for all remaining nights of their reservation on Tuesday, March 21, 2023. The credit card on file must have adequate funds and an updated expiration date.
Reservation cancellation refunds will occur up until Monday, March 20, 2023. There will be no refunds after this time including any reservation modifications. There will be no refunds for early departures.
Reservations for the National Specialty can be made through the Booking Link
Flowering Almond Spa - Using time-honored rejuvenation and relaxation techniques, the Flowering Almond Spa specializes in massage and facial treatments and manicure and pedicure services. Spa guests may also access the fitness center, indoor pool, and hot tub.
Reservations & Information: 757-366-5790 • faspa@foundersinn.com
The closest airport is Norfolk International. The Founders Inn does have a shuttle available for a nominal fee. It must be pre-scheduled with the hotel.
Please plan on staying at the host hotel. It is vitally important that our room block gets filled. Additional hotel costs to our club are contingent on filling up the block.
RV parking is available at the Founders Inn for the 2023 National Specialty. Details will be provided at a future date.
Hotel Reservation Desk: 757-424-5511
Group Code: BCANS
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