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The next

Poodle of the Year Gala Contest

is to be held on 12th January 2013

Royal Court Hotel, Tamworth Road, Keresley, Coventry CV7 8JG

Hosted by The Miniature Poodle Club

Major Sponsors (to be confirmed)

Royal Canin, DeZynadog and Simpsons/Allbrooks

This contest will bring together the Top Winning dogs and Poodle Puppies across the three varieties to compete for four Titles: Poodle Puppy of the Year – with all three sizes competing against one another – Standard Poodle of the Year, Miniature Poodle of the Year and Toy Poodle of the Year.

Daytime Competition

16 dogs will be invited to compete in each Contest which will be judged on a Match format by three judges who will remain undisclosed until the day. The ‘best of three votes’ will go through to the the next round until a Winner and Runner-Up can be declared in each Section. The ultimate title ‘Poodle of the Year’ will be selected from the Winning dogs from each of the three variety Contests.

Proposed Timetable

09.00 Exhibits will be admitted to the venue

09.45 onwards Visitors and Spectators will be admitted

10.00 Draw for Match Positions to take place in the Britannia Suite

10.30 Judges Introduced

10.45 Judging Commences with Poodle Puppy of the Year followed by:

Miniature Poodle of the Year
Toy Poodle of the Year followed by Standard Poodle of the Year

For your guidance we anticipate each Competition will take approximately 90 minutes to complete.

Qualification and Invitations

Invitations will be sent to exhibits qualifying from August 1st 2012 onwards, confirmed competitors will be listed as and when available.

In the event of an exhibit being unable to compete at short notice it would be greatly appreciated if you could let the organiser, Jackie Kitchener, know as soon as possible so that a reserve may be allerted to fill the place.

The Venue

The Royal Court Hotel is situated just north of Coventry, 15 minutes drive from Birmingham NEC with fast and easy connections to the M6, M1, M69, M42 and M40. Use SatNav Potcode CV7 9JG.

The Hotel is a beautiful 19th century Manor House, situated in a peaceful and tranquil setting with 11 acres of landscaped gardens, parkland and ample parking, it has a Health and Leisure Club which includes a heated indoor swimming pool, fully equipped gymnasium, sauna, steam room, jacuzzi and Hair & Beauty Salon. All facilities are available to hotel guests, ask at reception about resident membership upon arrival if you would like to make use of these facilities during your stay.

All rooms have en suite facilities, a TV and trouser press, tea and coffee making facilities and many rooms have garden or parkland views.

We have Special rates for Bed and Breakfast: Double occupancy £45, Single £35, £5 supplement for dogs in rooms To book rooms please contact the Hotel directly saying you are at the Poodle of the Year Contest to obtain the special rates Tel: 02476 334171 Check-in for rooms is from 2 pm but earlier times MAY be available subject to availability if you request them.

You must state that you are booking under the Discounted Room Rates for the Poodle of the Year Event.

Postcode: CV7 8JG Tamworth Rd

Admission:

Competitors may have two guests accompanying them to the daytime competition without charge.

Visitors/spectators will be charged £5 at the entrance UNLESS they are attending the Evening Dinner/Dance when admission to the Competition during the day will be free.

Refreshments:

Tea and Coffee will be available from 10.00 am

Light lunches (soups and sandwiches etc.) will be available from 12 noon – 2.30 pm

Bar available in the Britannia Suite from 12 – 4 pm

Evening Dinner

Tickets are available at £35 per head. This will include a three course meal with choice of two options for each course. This has been made possible on a pre-order basis so it is essential that when sending your booking form for the Dinner you clearly mark both your name (and those of your guests) together with their choices. For friends wishing to make up tables together please mark this accordingly in the space provided. Tables will seat a maximum of 10 persons. We have a highly recommended DJ for Dancing and hope we can rely on you all to be up there having a ball well into the early hours.

For those who may like a somewhat quieter area to chat, there is a comfortable Lounge bar area outside the main Suite which we hope will mean everyone will be happy.