HABC

Upcoming Shows & Events in

2008

proudly presents THE:

ABNA Conformation show

PLUS  fun events & activities …

DATE:

SATURDAY 26th &

SUNDAY 27th

JULY 2008

OUTDOOR VENUE:

Becketts Farm,
Alcester Road, Wythall,

Birmingham B47 6AJ ... UK
 

We have secured a great venue for this years shows.

A huge field, fully fenced in with 6ft fencing,

opposite Becketts Farmshop and restaurant.

Just 1 mile on the A435 (Birmingham) from junction 3 of the M42. 

…Directions…

 Just 1 mile along the A435 (towards Birmingham) from junction 3 of the M42.

The M42 is easily accessible from the South via the M1, M5 & M40.

And from the North via the M1 & M6.

Turn right into Station rd, towards Wythall at the first island

along the A435 (Birmingham) and the show entrance is

on the left immediately after the island.

The Show site is visible from the A435 as you approach the island on your right, opposite Becketts Farm shop & restaurant on your left.. 

~ PLEASE COME PREPARED FOR ALL WEATHERS !! ~

Why not come along and use this show as an

AB  break with your family & AB’s ....

WHERE TO STAY:

Should you wish accommodation for Friday Saturday or the Sunday night,
various hotels are available a short distance from the show site,
Please check terms and conditions of hotel for any restrictions:

Travel Lodge Birmingham Maypole
Maypole Lane Birmingham B14 5JF (2.2 miles)

Travel Lodge Redditch
Meadow Farm, Dagnell End Road, Redditch B98 9BJ (4.0 miles)

Travel Lodge Birmingham Frankley M5 Southbound
Moto Service Area, Frankley,

M5 Motorway, Birmingham, B32 4AR (6.6 miles)

FREE Camping (at own risk) available directly on the show site

from Fri 6pm to Sun evening.

Please contact the HABC directly to reserve a pitch.

IF YOU DO NOT RESERVE A PITCH THEN YOU CANNOT CAMP!

MORE CAMPING INFO:
For anyone wishing to camp, then can you please contact us by email: info@americanbulldogs.org.uk with your queries and for reserving a pitch

the HABC require the following information to provide to the Landowner:
- Contact details
- additional names / qty in your party.
- Number of tents, ect (required for space / pitch allocation)
We will send a confirmation email to confirm reservation.
Please print and bring this with you on the day.
Space for camping is limited.... if you do not prior book with the HABC and bring conformation of booking, then you will not be allowed to camp on the show site.
Please Note:

For Health & Safety Reasons

- Fires / Personal Barbeques / Gas canistors, camping Gas equipment ect are STRICTLY not allowed on this show site.


 

SHOW SITE ADMISSION FEE:

Show Site Entrance Fee per person per day ~ £4

(Kids under 14 Free)

PLUS :

~ BBQ ~

 ~ HOT & COLD REFRESHMENTS ~

  ~ SHOW PROGRAMS ~ £4

~ Quality Leads / Collars / Training Equipment on sale ~

~ FREE CAR PARKING ~

~ TOMBOLA ~

~ SHOW & EVENTS ~

TO INCLUDE:

ABNA

SANCTIONED CONFORMATION SHOW

~ Saturday & Sunday ~

 2 separate conformation rings

(1 Bully & 1 Standard - Judges will swap ring on Sunday)

ABNA Conformation Shows to commence TBC

ABNA JUDGES:

Dan Simonsen (Denmark)

&

Petra van der Ven (Netherlands)

ENTRY FEES:

£12.00 per dog per day

If you wish to enter your dog in an ABNA conformation show,

you must bring a copy of your registration paperwork from

one of the following registeries,

ABA / NKC / ARF / ARFE / UKC (USA) / ABRA

and produce it at the administration desk when registering

your dog for entry into their show class - no exeptions.

American Bulldogs not being shown are

still welcome (for free) on the show site

Please visit the ABNA website

for further details about the

 ABNA Points listing, classes, show rules ect:

www.abna-info.com

IRONDOG INTERNATIONAL

- GDT & IDT3 -

 HABC TRIAL 2008

 FULL INFORMATION TO FOLLOW SOON...

Please visit the Irondog website for a full list of

rules and criteria..... www.irondog.biz

NOTICE :

 AKC CGC (Canine Good Citizen) TESTING ....

The HABC have been hosting the AKC CGC testing at the

weekend Summer show for the past few years....

Unfortunately we are unable to provide

AKC Canine Good Citizen testing at this or future shows.

The AKC  (American Kennel Club) have announced that

they are no longer providing testing outside of the USA.
 

A total of 52 American Bulldogs & their owners in the UK passed and

achieved this award over the four years it was available here.

This was a great step forward in the right direction for the breed,
in demonstrating that American Bulldogs
should & can have a good temperament and
 their owners should & can be responsible dog owners.

The HABC would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who
participated in this scheme and contributed to supporting and

promoting responsible dog ownership within the breed.

We are now currently looking into credible alternative
schemes / testing for dogs and owners in this breed
to participate in at future events.

Thanks from us all at the HABC

 PLUS THE FOLLOWING

~ HABC FUN EVENTS & ACTIVITIES ~

ENTRY FEES:

£5.00 for single events  

~ Tug of War ~

~ Sprint Race ~

~ Hang Time ~

or

~ Triathlon ~

Enter all 3 events for £10.00

to find the top all round dog of the day

 The above events are scheduled to take place TBC
Please register your dogs for entry into these events by TBC
Please arrive at the show site promptly and
come to the administration desk to enter your dogs.
 

The Club strongly believes and 100% recommend that anyone wishing

 to pursue sport-work does so in a responsible manner and

only through credible & recognised organisations, under the experienced

guidance of people trained & experienced in there sport of choice.

PLEASE NOTE:

  Due to the fact that dogs will be running free during working events

ALL dogs must be kept in a travel crate away from the working areas

when events are in progress or when requested.

ALL DOGS must be kept on a lead with an adult at ALL other times...

The H.A.B.C. (Hopwood American Bulldog Club) and the

A.B.N.A. (American Bulldog National Alliance) & ANY other organizations

involved with this show will not be held responsible for any liability or damaging incident whatsoever which may occur at this event.

We are not responsible for carelessness or irresponsible owners / handlers.

For a list of general rules governing the show and events please visit

the show rules page, and the websites of any other organizations

to do with this show and events … IN ADDITION…

In the interests of safety, fairness, responsible dog ownership,

and to enable this show and event to be an enjoyable experience for all

the rules stated are not limited to just those rules….

The HABC strongly believe in and promote responsible dog ownership...

Irresponsible dog owners affect the future of our breed…

therefore anyone who does not respect this view is NOT welcome at our events,

we will expel anyone from our events who we believe is acting

 irresponsibly without refund.

As well as in the HABC rules, the rules of the venue stipulate that:

 dogs must be on a lead at all times.

Due to events which may be beyond our control;
Events, Judges, Venue ect could be subject to change

 so please check back for updates.

Please Contact us if you have any queries ....

SPONSORS REQUIRED PLEASE…

Sponsor’s really do help towards lessening the total cost outlay for a host club.

For a £10 donation the HABC will allocate

1 side of an A4 page for use by the sponsor to:

share information about their companion dog/s, for

 general business advertisements, Kennel advertisements,

 breeding announcements (subject to criteria i.e health and temp testing), ect.

If you do not wish to have a page allocated in the program then

 donations are still welcome and very much appreciated.

The HABC would like to thank Everyone for their

continued support of these shows,

and give a big thanks to all the

organisations, judges and helpers,

who are involved in this show...

We look forward to seeing you all there....

Please Contact Us for further details

~ We anticipate that this will be a fun Weekend

for the American Bulldogger & their AB’s

& hope that Participants & Spectators

 alike enjoy the events on offer. ~

THE HABC HAVE TWO FURTHER SHOWS & EVENTS

 PLANNED FOR 2008.....

So please put the following dates in your diaries....

~ The HABC Summer Show ~

once again the traditional last weekend in July

 for the weekend summer show

Saturday 26th & Sunday 27th July 2008

~ The HABC Autumn Show ~

Sunday 14th September 2008


Venues / Judges / Events / Further information ...

to be updated soon…

 So please keep checking back for details.
 

THANKS to every one who

comes out and supports these shows.....

We look forward to seeing you all again

~ from All at the H.A.B.C~

If you would like details of how to sponsor a class at future

HABC shows or events then please email us for further details at:

info@americanbulldogs.org.uk

For Further information on the

American Bulldog National Alliance (ABNA)

Please visit their website:

Please keep checking back for updates...

Please Note: Due to events which may be beyond our control;
Events, Judges, Venue ect could be subject to change

 so please check back for updates.

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