Heart of Texas Australian Shepherd Club
Joined with TWANG Agility Trial

Date:
March 17th and 18th, 2012
2 days conformation, 4 shows.
Information about TWANG Agility Trial contact: Pam Riney

Place:
MYERS PARK & EVENT CENTER
7117 County Road 166, McKinney, Texas 75071
Covered Arena with Packed Dirt Surface
Concessions on site!

Pre-entries:
Pre-entries postmarked by March 12, 2012
Heidi Mobley
9081 Culp Branch
Sanger, Tx 76266
940-458-5710
** No e-mail or phone entries accepted **
ASCA Member Show Entry Form (35K .pdf)
In order to utilize these form, you need to have Adobe Acrobat Reader for the .pdf files. Acrobat Reader is freely available from Adobe at www.adobe.com.
** Make checks payable to HOTASC **

Schedule:
Saturday March 17, 2012
9:00-9:30am Registration conformation
10:00am - ASCA Breeder Judge Glenda Stephenson
12:00-12:30pm Conformation registration
1:00pm Conformation - ASCA Breeder Judge Denise Creelman
Sunday March 18, 2012
8:00-8:30am Registration conformation
9:00am - ASCA Breeder Judge Claire Thomas
12:00-12:30pm Conformation registration
1:00pm Conformation - AKC Judge Cassandra Becker

Show secretary:
Sat and Sun: Carol Harvey
carol@loracaussies.com

Fees:

Pre entry Price break!
Intact $50 Same Dog, All 4 shows!
Altered $35 Same Dog, all 4 shows.

Classes offered
Junior Showmanship:
Non Regular: PeeWee, Sub Junior
Regular: Novice and Open Junior, and Novice and Open Senior Conformation
Non Regular: 2-4 and 4-6 month puppies, Veterans;
Altered Regular: 6-9 month, 9-12 month, 12-18 month, Novice, American Bred, Bred by Exhibitor, Open Blue Merle, Open Red Merle, Open Black, Open Red, and Best of Breed
Regular: 6-9 month, 9-12 month, 12-18 month, Novice, American Bred, Bred by Exhibitor, Open Blue Merle, Open Red Merle, Open Black, Open Red, and Best of Breed.

Notice to exhibitors:
1. Entries on official ASCA entry forms only. Copies may be made if signed statement is on the back. No other forms accepted. All entries must be signed on the back. Entry forms can be down loaded at: http://www.asca.org/Forms/index.htm
2. No entry fees will be refunded. Make checks payable to HOTASC (Heart of Texas Australian Shepherd Club). Returned checks do not constitute a valid entry. There is a $25 service charge for returned checks.
3. All dogs' ages will be calculated as of March 17, 2012. Be prepared to present papers on all dogs 6 months of age or older.
4. Grooming in designated areas only. No excessive grooming or bathing of dogs at hotels. PLEASE CLEAN UP AFTER YOUR DOGS.
5. Exhibitors, through submission of entry, acknowledge that they are knowledgeable of ASCA rules and regulations. No entry shall be accepted which specifies any conditions as to its acceptance.
6. Aussies must have proof of ASCA registration.
7. The state of Texas requires a yearly rabies vaccination. All dogs over 12 weeks of age must have current rabies certificate. A tag does not show proof of vaccination. Thank you for your cooperation.
8. Dog sales are not permitted on the show grounds. No puppies fewer than 8 weeks of age allowed at the show site.
9. Any handler, owner, or spectator using excessive abuse towards a dog or exhibiting poor sportsmanship will be asked to leave the show site for the duration of the show weekend.
10. HOTASC, its Board of Directors, ASCA, its Board of Directors, and the property owner assume NO RESPONSIBILITY for any loss, damage, or injury sustained by exhibitors, handlers, or to any of their dogs, personal property, and/or children.
11. ASCA has the right to reprimand or suspend any person or persons from any or all privileges of ASCA for conduct prejudicial to the best interests of the Australian Shepherd, ASCA events or ASCA. Exhibitors are to maintain the highest level of sportsmanship and are to conduct themselves accordingly. Foul or abusive language, yelling at exhibitors or judges, disorderly conduct, and/or poor sportsmanship will not be allowed and shall be disciplined in accordance with Chapter 11 and the ASCA Dispute Rules and ASCA Discipline Guidelines.

Photography:
2MC Design will be taking photos

Directions:
The town of McKinney is about 33 miles northeast of downtown Dallas on U.S. 75/North Central Expressway. From the north or south: On U.S. 75, take the U.S. 380 exit and go west about 2.5 miles to FM 1461. Turn right (north) on FM 1461 and travel approximately 3.8 miles to County Road 166. Turn right (north) on County Road 166 and go about 0.8 miles to the site which is on the left. The county has posted directional signs to the Event Center.

Motels
The club cannot guarantee that the hotels/motels listed below accept dogs. Please
check regarding rates and dog acceptance policy when making reservations.

McKinney
Days Inn of McKinney
2104 N. Central Expressway (Exit 41), McKinney, TX 75070 (972) 548-8888
Motel 6 of McKinney
US 75 at White Avenue (Exit 40), McKinney, TX 75070 (972) 542-8600
Quality Inn
1300 N. Central Expressway, McKinney 75069 (972) 547-9471 $25/day dog deposit

Plano
Motel 6 of Plano
2550 N. Central Expressway (Exit 29), Plano, TX 75074. (972) 578-1626
Best Western Park Suites of Plano
640 Park Blvd. East (Exit 29), Plano, TX 75074 (972) 578-2243
LaQuinta Inn of Plano
1820 N. Central Expressway (Exit 29), Plano, TX 75074 (972) 423-1300
Holiday Inn of Plano
700 Central Parkway East (Exit 29), Plano, TX 75074 972) 398-9918

RV Parks
Lighthouse RV Resort
1020 N. US 75 (Exit 44 SB; Exit 45 NB), Melissa, TX 75454 (972) 838-4600
Hidden Acres RV Park
10364 CR 740 West, Princeton, TX 75407 (972) 736-1264
Myers Park .. (972) 548-4792
Myers Park is not allowing overnight parking for motor homes/travel trailers. Hook-ups are not available. $15/night – contact Myers Park at 972.548-4792 to make arrangements with them directly. The trial committee cannot make arrangements or accept payment.

Emergency
Emergency Animal Hospital of Collin County
214-547-3300

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