Groomers from all over the world will be competing for the title "World's Best Individual Groomer".
Rising Star Mentor Challenge
This year will mark the debut of this unique competition for intermediate and entry level competitors. For the first time ever groomers will get critiques and advice in the ring while competing.
Dog Rental
Need a Dog to Compete With?
Post on both the Intergroom Facebook page and the Contest Dog Network Facebook page.
Contest Schedule
| Thursday | |
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| 7:00pm | Contestant & Judges Meeting |
| Friday Morning | |
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| 7:15am | Wahl Rising Star Mentor Check In |
| 8:00am | Wahl Rising Star Mentor Start |
| 11:30am | Wahl Rising Star Mentor Awards... in the AKC Arena |
| Friday Afternoon | |
|---|---|
| 12:30pm | Andis World Championship Check In |
| 1:30pm | Andis World Championship Start |
| 5:30pm | Andis World Championship Awards... in the AKC Arena |
| Saturday Morning | |
|---|---|
| 7:15am | Wahl Rising Star Mentor Check In |
| 8:00am | Wahl Rising Star Mentor Start |
| 11:30am | Wahl Rising Star Mentor Awards... in the AKC Arena |
| Saturday Afternoon | |
|---|---|
| 12:30pm | Andis World Championship Check In |
| 1:30pm | Andis World Championship Start |
| 5:30pm | Andis World Championship Awards... in the AKC Arena |
| 8:00pm | Best In Show Awards and Shirley Kalstone Creative Runway |
| Sunday Morning | |
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| 8:00am | PawMat Tag, You’re It: Team Challenge Check In |
| 9:00am | PawMat Tag, You’re It: Team Challenge Start |
| 12:00pm | PawMat Tag, You’re It: Team Challenge Awards... in the AKC Arena |
| Sunday Afternoon | |
|---|---|
| 1:00pm | Wag'n Tails Creative Challenge Check In |
| 1:30pm | Wag'n Tails Creative Challenge Start |
| 2:45pm | Wag'n Tails Creative Challenge Presentations & Judging |
| 3:30pm | Wag'n Tails Creative Challenge Awards... in the AKC Arena |
Contestant Prize List
World Championship
6 finalists
Over $1,000 in product and $500 cash
1 World Championion
$4,000 product and $1,500 cash
Rising Star Mentor
6 finalists
$500 in product
1 Rising Star winner
$1,000 cash
Creative Styling Challenge
| Place | Prize |
|---|---|
| 1st Place | $750 |
| 2nd Place | $400 |
| 3rd Place | $250 |
| People's Choice Award | $200 |
Tag, You're It: Team Challenge
| Place | Prize |
|---|---|
| 1st Place | $750 |
| 2nd Place | $400 |
| 3rd Place | $250 |
Creative Runway
| Place | Prize |
|---|---|
| 1st Place | $500 |
| 2nd Place | $250 |
| 3rd Place | $100 |