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"INTERNATIONAL GROOMER OF THE YEAR" & “RISING STAR” COMPETITIONS ELIGIBILITY for GROOMER OF THE YEAR COMPETITION Entries are open to American groomers who have won any placement in an "A" division class or higher. Professional handlers, owners/handlers/breeders with breed-specific recognition in the A C show ring, instructors, pet styling contest judges, and certifiers must compete in this competition (not “Rising Star”). ELIGIBILITY for RISING STAR COMPETITION Entries are open to all NOVICE & INTERMEDIATE GROOMERS (any groomer not qualifying to compete in our "GROOMER OF THE YEAR" COMPETITION) NUMBER OF ENTRIES Each contestant who plans to compete in the International Groomer of the Year, or Rising Star classes may enter a maximum of 4 classes: one during the Friday morning competition, one on Friday afternoon, one for Saturday morning and finally one on Saturday afternoon. TERRIERS (CLIPPED) & HANDSTRIPPING - Friday morning MIXED BREEDS / MISCELLANEOUS, SPANIELS and other SPORTING BREEDS will be judged Friday afternoon. PUREBREEDS will be Saturday morning. POODLES will be Saturday afternoon. ENTRY FEES GROOMER OF THE YEAR COMPETITION
$65.00 per DOG Entries must be received by April 1, 2008 & paid before the competition begins. COMPETITORS FROM OUTSIDE THE U.S.A. & CANADA may bring their own dogs or contact INTERGROOM, INC. to request the desired breed be supplied Overseas competitors who want INTERGROOM to supply a dog will be required to pay a fee which will be turned over to the person who supplies the dog and who grows and cares for its coat during the weeks before the competition. See our website for additional information on reserving dogs. THE 6 CLASSES ARE: POODLES Includes Toy, Miniature, & Standard Poodles. Toy (for contest purposes, dogs under 11 inches at the withers) Time limit: one hour and 45 minutes. Miniature (for contest purposes dogs over 11 inches and 16 inches or under at the withers) Time limit: two hours. Standard (over 16 inches) Time limit: two and one-half hours. TERRIERS: Includes all Terrier breeds ( small and large - such as, Westies, Scotties, Bedlingtons, & Kerry Blues) that will be trimmed to breed profile with clippers or scissors. Time limit: two hours HAND-STRIPPING CLASS: Includes all harsh-coated Terriers, Standard and Giant Schnauzers, Wirehaired Dachshunds, and other breeds that require stripping. Contestants may use clippers on the heads and ears of certain breeds if they wish, but the body must be hand-stripped or plucked. Time Limit: two and / 2 hours. SPANIELS AND OTHER SPORTING BREEDS: Includes American Cocker Spaniels, English Cocker Spaniels, English Springer Spaniels, English Setters, Gordon Setters, Irish Setters and other sporting breeds. Time Limit: two hours. OTHER PUREBREEDS: Includes all purebred dogs except Poodles, Terriers, breeds that would be entered in the hand-stripping class, and Spaniels and other sporting breeds. Time Limit: two hours - any size dog MIXED-BREEDS/MISCELLANEOUS: Includes all dogs of mixed-breed parentage and any purebred dogs that will be trimmed in styles other than specified in their breed standards. Time Limit: two hours - any size dog GENERAL RULES AND JUDGING GUIDELINES SPORTSMANSHIP Intergroom has created and maintains a show and contest environment that promotes camaraderie, fun and most of all, a valuable learning experience for competitors and attendees alike. Good sportsmanship is absolutely essential to maintain this environment. Therefore, any competitor that displays un-sportsmanlike conduct (as determined by the show committee) inside the ring or witnessed in any public place over the course of the show weekend, shall be subject to the following: 1) The contestant will be immediately disqualified from any further competitions for the remainder of the weekend, including the finals and will forfeit all entry fees. 2) Any awards and prize money will be immediately returned to the Show Manager and any placements/points will be forfeited. ALL DOGS ELIGIBLE FOR THE GROOMER OF THE YEAR & RISING STAR CLASSES MUST HAVE A MINIMUM OF SIX WEEKS GROWTH OF HAIR. Poodles should have at least one inch of hair and preferably no visible pattern. While a minimum of six weeks growth of hair is required, the show management recognizes that some coats grow more quickly than others. Adequate coat, therefore, will be defined as follows: the coat must be sufficient to allow the groomer to maKe a distinct change in the dog's appearance. Dogs should be free of mats, freshly shampooed and dried, with ears cleaned, toenails clipped prior to the competition. As a rule, Terriers that are being hand-stripped are not freshly bathed, since wetting softens the hair and causes it to blow. Chalk may be used as a cleaning agent pro-vided all traces of it are removed from the coat before the judges begin final deliberations. The genital and stomach areas can be pre-trimmed (for sanitary reasons) according to breed standards, as well as the pads under the feet. All other trimming shall be done in the ring only. In the “Groomer of the Year” and in the “Rising Star” Competitions, after the judging of the above-named classes is complete, Gold Medal Winners may "freshen up" their dogs before they return for final competition on Saturday evening. No additional clipping, scissoring or coat shaping is permitted. All styles of grooming are permitted: clipping, scissoring, straight shears, thinning shears, hand-stripping, plucking and carding. Any trim is permitted for Poodles, including the T-Clip, and the show Puppy, Continental and English Saddle clips. Rolled coats on handstripped dogs are acceptable, however, as stated above, there must be a distinct change in the dog's appearance. ANDIS POODLE CLASS: Prizes for this class are listed separately. A total of $3,850.00 in cash will be awarded to the medal winners in the "Groomer of the Year" & "Rising Star" Poodle classes. “EXTREME MAKEOVER” Sponsored by Petsmart & Aesculap – the Red Clipper In 2007, competitors had the
option to arrive with one breed of dog, and leave with another. That is, arrive
with an extremely over-grown poodle and leave with a Kerry Blue (look alike) or
Portuguese Water Dog (look alike) or Bichon Frise (look alike), etc. etc. Or a
mixed breed that becomes a pure breed, etc. etc. We ended up with several very
different dogs in our center ring. This will be continued, but only as an
option. It will be, as usual, an intense competition with major amounts of hair
left on the floor! There must be at least 6 weeks of growth on the dog to enter.
Dramatic grooming at its best! Groomers can compete with any purebred or
mixed-breed dog. The most dramatic makeover in appearance is what the judges
will be looking for. All the “nips” and “tucks” should be done in the Ring with
clippers, shears, or other grooming tools. No coloring permitted. If desired
(for sanitary reasons), facial and genital hair only may be trimmed up to six
weeks before the contest date. General Rules on pages 62-63 of the catalog apply
to the judging of this competition. Class limited to first 30 entries. Growth
Requirement: 6 weeks or 5 inches of coat - the more hair the better! Time Limit:
2 /2 hours for large breeds ( 17” and over at withers) Please Note: Dogs must arrive on-site with proof of vaccinations. JUDGING OF A CLASSES IN A COMPETITIONS Competitors should have their dogs ready for the judges inspection 30 minutes before their class begins. The judges will examine the dogs prior to the start of the various classes to determine overall cleanliness and the general condition of the coat. At this time dogs with insufficient coat growth, dogs with parasites, or dogs that have been excessively pre-trimmed may be dismissed. When the allotted class times are up, the judges will examine the dogs by hand and comb through the coat, taking the following into consideration when making decisions: POODLES 1) The suitability of the trim to the dog's conformation and breed profile. 2) The quality of the clipper work: Whether the pattern is placed correctly and evenly, and clipped with the appropriate blade. Whether the clipped lines are definite and straight, and neatly beveled where they meet the body coat. If there is no pattern and the body is clipped overall, whether the groomer has used a blade complimentary to the coat. Whether the feet, face and tail are clipped with the appropriate blade. Whether the clipped lines on the face are straight and the clipper work is smooth with no tufts of hair around the clips or eye corners. Whether the feet are clipped clean between the toes and the pads. 3) The quality, uniformity and smoothness of the scissoring: Whether the finish is like that of plush velvet, free of scissor marks. Whether the legs are scissored evenly and are of sufficient fullness to balance the dog. Whether the topknot and tail are properly shaped and in balance to each other. 4) The degree of difficulty of the clip. This does not mean that fancy patterns should necessarily take precedence since scissor trims can be just as difficult with certain coat textures. 5) The dog's overall finished appearance with emphasis on balance, symmetry and smoothness of finish. A trim should hold together when a comb is passed through the coat. TERRIERS, SPANIELS, SPORTING BREEDS & OTHER PUREBREEDS 1) The suitability of the trim and how it conforms to the accepted breed standard and profile. 2) The quality of the clipper work: whether the clipped areas have been clipped with the appropriate blade, whether they are neat and smooth, and any clipped lines are straight. 3) The quality, uniformity and smoothness of the scissoring and/or thinning. On scissored breeds whether the finish is plush and free of scissor marks, and whether the legs are scissored evenly and of sufficient fullness to balance the dog. Whether the head is properly trimmed and balanced. On breeds with eyebrows or falls and beards, whether the trimming is correct and points up the distinctive features which characterize the breed. On breeds with furnishings or feathering, whether they blend smoothly or stick out. On Spaniels and other sporting breeds, if all other criteria is equal, preference will be given to backs that are carded and thinned rather than clipped. 4) The overall finished appearance with emphasis on balance, symmetry and the smoothness of finish. HAND-STRIPPED BREEDS: 1. The suitability of the trim to the accepted breed standard and profile. 2. Whether the body coat has been neatly stripped with appropriate tool or finger and thumb; whether there are visible pink or bald patches afterwards (this is undesirable). The hair must always be removed with the lay of the coat and without pain. In certain cases, removing the undercoat by a carding tool is permissible. Rolled coats on handstripped dogs are acceptable, however the work done in the ring must be sufficient to allow the groomer to make a distinct change in the dog’s appearance. 3. If clippers are used to trim the soft coat on the head and ears, the front of the neck, or on the insides of the back lets, whether these areas are trimmed neatly and smoothly with the appropriate blade, and the clipper work is smooth. 4. If scissors or thinning shears are used to trim the furnishings, the quality of the work. 5. The dog’s overall finished appearance with emphasis on balance, symmetry, smoothness of finish and preservation of the distinctive features that characterize the breed. Whether the dog has a smart definite outline with furnishings blending in to look natural rather than jutting out. MIXED-BREEDS/MISCELLANEOUS: 1. The originality and execution of the clip and its suitability to the dog’s conformation. 2. If clippers are used: the quality of the work and whether the clipped areas look neat and smooth. 3. If scissors or thinning shears are used: the quality, uniformity and smoothness of the work. 4. The overall finished appearance - emphasis on balance, symmetry and smoothness of finish The judges may give a warning to any competitor who is seen handling a dog in a rough manner. A second warning will constitute disqualification. Clipper burns, nicks or cuts will be severely penalized. The judges will choose four placements in each "Groomer of the Year" class & three placements in each "Rising Star" class. A judge may also present an "Award of Merit" to one or more competitors in a class who, while not given a class placement, demonstrate excellence in grooming. The judges' decisions will be final and binding. FINAL JUDGING: As each of the regular classes are judged, the names of the finalists in each class will be announced, and the medals & cash prizes will be awarded. The "RISING STAR OF THE YEAR" and the "INTERGROOM INTERNATIONAL GROOMER OF THE YEAR” will be chosen at the Saturday evening Best In Show Banquet. Only the First Place Winners from the classes will be required to return on Sunday afternoon for the Best in Show ceremonies. PROPER ATTIRE IS REQUIRED ON A COMPETITORS for participation in the Best in Show finals. Our Best All-Around American and Best All-Around International Groomer in the Groomer of the Year Competition will also be announced at that time, based on a point system. A GROOMING TABLE & POST must be provided by each Rising Star contestant. Tables and posts will be provided for call contestants in the International Groom of the Year Competition and the Extreme Makeover Competition and any International competitors. ALL GROOMING EQUIPMENT must be furnished by the contestants. Because of the differences in electric current between the United States and other countries, clippers will be furnished to overseas contestants, only. American contestants must have their own clippers for each competition entered. (Bring your own blades). THE CROWNE PLAZA HOTEL (FORMERLY THE MARRIOT HOTEL) WILL CHARGE CONTESTANTS A DEPOSIT OF $100.00 PER ROOM WHICH WILL BE REFUNDED UPON INSPECTION BY THE HOTEL STAFF PRIOR TO CHECK-OUT. Each contestant is personally and financially responsible for damages to their room and/or the hotel. Please read the "Notice to INTERGROOM 2008 Attendees & Competitors" page from top to bottom REMINDER - ABSOLUTELY NO BATHING / DRYING OF DOGS IN THE HOTEL
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Intergroom 2008
Contest Rules