Classicyds Posted October 19, 2011 Share Posted October 19, 2011 Hi DOLers, Well today is the official day that entries are supposed to close for the Caboolture KC Shows on 19th & 20th November, but we will be open for at least another 2 weeks taking every entry we can get. I'm not sure why we have so few entries, generally we get around 900 for the Saturday (950 last year) and over 800 for the Sunday, and we have a full interstate panel many of whom are breed specialists, and some of whom who have not judged up here before, but we still have a woeful entry. We have just over 150 entries...and only 9 dogs entered in Group 7!!!!!!!!!!!!! So here I am pleading with people to enter our show, as we really can't put on shows with interstate panels if people just aren't entering. Our prices are only $10.00 for Championship Show and $3.00 per day for a catalogue. On the Saturday the Open show is only $3.00 for entries and the one catalogue does Champ and Open Shows. We have been granted permission to hold 3 championship shows next November and had planned on a full international panel of judges new to QLD, but unfortunately without your support, we can't take this massive financial gamble. So, as I said, I am here asking for entries, hoping that maybe some interstaters might want to come. We are only just north of Brisbane and we have great camping facillities.... For further details, if you are interested in entering, please go to either the Dogs Qld site and check out the show schedules, or feel free to email me: [email protected] Thanks DOLers for your support. Nadia Attridge Caboolture KC Show Secretary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caesars mum Posted October 19, 2011 Share Posted October 19, 2011 wow that is unreal, hope you get more entries, I have entered both on the saturday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Classicyds Posted October 19, 2011 Author Share Posted October 19, 2011 Also wanted to mention that there will be several doggie vendors there during the two days with a range of products for all of your doggie and showing needs. In addition full canteen facilities will be operating and the Caboolture Showgrounds markets will be on Sunday in the showgrounds so exhibitors can purchase a range of products including really fresh and reasonably priced fruit and vege from a number of stalls. More updates on our show to come...so please enter the Caboolture KC Club shows on the 19th & 20th November!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DobieMum Posted October 19, 2011 Share Posted October 19, 2011 Sorry been away and waiting for new papers to come. A Baby Puppy entry coming your way soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paws4Effect1 Posted October 19, 2011 Share Posted October 19, 2011 Paws 4 Effect will be there both days with our range of mats and approx 40 new suits so another great reason to entry! Hope to see as many of you there as possible Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Libertybrook Posted October 20, 2011 Share Posted October 20, 2011 shame we were not closer I would enter at least 6, hope you get more entries I know how much of a struggle it is for KC's nowdays Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MellG Posted October 20, 2011 Share Posted October 20, 2011 Hi I will try and get an entry in for you for group 7, will next week be okay? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Classicyds Posted October 20, 2011 Author Share Posted October 20, 2011 Hi I will try and get an entry in for you for group 7, will next week be okay? Thanx to all who have said they will try and drum up entries or enter themselves!!! Really needed and really appreciated!!! We will be open for another fortnight...maybe longer if our lovely and long suffering cataloguer, Joy isn't too busy.... Looking forward to your entries...it should be an awesome show! Nadia Attridge Show Secretary Caboolture KC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy Daisy Posted October 21, 2011 Share Posted October 21, 2011 I so wish I could come this year. We had an absolute ball and camping was so much fun last year!!! But it is my son's birthday on the 20th and he gave up a party last year to come so this year we can't make it. I hope you get some more entries. It was so nice to see interstate judges listed as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShesaLikeableBiBear Posted October 24, 2011 Share Posted October 24, 2011 We are unable to enter. Was supposed to have surgery 11/10 which has been postponed. If, and when, surgery goes ahead, expect to be out until at least mid April. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Classicyds Posted October 25, 2011 Author Share Posted October 25, 2011 We are unable to enter. Was supposed to have surgery 11/10 which has been postponed. If, and when, surgery goes ahead, expect to be out until at least mid April. :D Hope you are okay HESA!! Current numbers stand on Saturday as just over 400 and Sunday just under 400....so many thanks to those who have entered, but given we usually have 950 and 850, we are still very low...so I am still asking for any entries to come in..please consider it. Entries will stay open until the end of next week...and hopefully we can get to a respectable number with a full interstate panel. VERY low in group 5 (which has two breed specialist judges, one each day) and woeful in Group 7. Group 3 is also not anywhere near past numbers...last year we got 210 for Group 3, this year we don't have a third of that!!! If you are still keen to enter or can ask friends if they are entering that would be appreciated!! I know I ask for entries every year, and that's why we have done sooo well in the past because so many DOLers respond...so thanks for your support over the last few years also. Many thanks, Nadia Attridge Caboolture KC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandra777 Posted October 25, 2011 Share Posted October 25, 2011 (edited) Can you tell me about the camping facilities please? Not expecting or wanting a power site, but is there going to be a set camping area or can we camp by the ring (gazebo tent) Edited October 25, 2011 by Sandra777 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeamSnag Posted October 25, 2011 Share Posted October 25, 2011 Last year ppl camped near rings.. And We had power.. but im going to bring a gennie just incase.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandra777 Posted October 25, 2011 Share Posted October 25, 2011 Thanks teamsnag. Now just to get there early enough to GET a place by the ring Not the best organised ring layout I've ever seen I must admit, and getting to the ring at all without walking through someone's gazebo was virtually impossible last year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeamSnag Posted October 25, 2011 Share Posted October 25, 2011 Thanks teamsnag. Now just to get there early enough to GET a place by the ring Not the best organised ring layout I've ever seen I must admit, and getting to the ring at all without walking through someone's gazebo was virtually impossible last year. Agree.. We camped outside of fence away from rings, was ok but horse's were always walking past.. We wont leave here till sat morning will take us 5 hours lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaffy Magee Posted October 25, 2011 Share Posted October 25, 2011 Will send in a couple of entries this week for both days Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MissMonaro Posted October 25, 2011 Share Posted October 25, 2011 I will also collect entries from anyone coming to show training on Wednesday night as well. So get those entries in !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Classicyds Posted October 26, 2011 Author Share Posted October 26, 2011 (edited) Thanks teamsnag. Now just to get there early enough to GET a place by the ring Not the best organised ring layout I've ever seen I must admit, and getting to the ring at all without walking through someone's gazebo was virtually impossible last year. Okay, shouldn't be offended by this statement but I am. We spend a great deal of time organising the set up of the rings each year. We often have exhibitors thank us for trying to find more room close to the ring for gazebos, but clearly we still aren't doing it right. The process is: the group with the biggest numbers is located on the side or far side of the showgrounds (from the office) to enable the exhibitors to be able to put up as many gazebos as possible. Last year we had group 3 with over 210 dogs and we could have just sandwiched it between group 2 with over 100 and group 4 with well over 100 and given exhibitors the width of one side of the ring as their space, instead we spread out the rings and put in walk ways so no matter which side you are on you can get to the office, toilets, showers etc. Also any especially large group is positioned on the end to try again to get more ringside space for gazebos. If people chose to put gazebos up in a way that was obstructing things, then the option was to speak to the show manager, who did in fact ask some people to move. Sorry, but I can't help other people getting in early and getting themselves a good spot. And if you couldn't get near to the ring, maybe that was because there were a lot of people there earlier than you. Of-course everyone knows how to do everything better, but no-one actually wants to be involved and actually DO the job. AND if as an exhibitor anyone had some constructive ideas about the ring layout, then I am more than sure that the committee or me, as the show secretary would have been very happy to go around and for the exhibitor/s to show us would he/she/they think might have worked better. If I sound pxxxed off, then that just reflects how I feel. We work extremely hard to try and put on decent shows, and maybe this comment was a throw away line, but I don't need people to not enter because they think the show isn't well run or that there isn't space. Personally, I work very long hours to try and put on a show with different judges, that is exhibitor friendly and that people want to attend! I guess become a member of the club and come to meetings if you really want to contribute! Really, there is no pleasing some exhibitors...even though we do bust our butts to do so!! Nadia Attridge Show Secretary Edited October 26, 2011 by Classicyds Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandra777 Posted October 26, 2011 Share Posted October 26, 2011 (edited) Sorry Nadia, I'm not driving 2.5 hours each way to come to your committee meetings. I know how frustrating it is running shows, but it's just as frustrating to be an exhibitor and not to be able to get to the ring without a lot of stress and trouble. Gazebos were packed so tightly around the rings that I couldn't get to the ring without passing through someone's gazebo - I don't WANT to be ringside and don't WANT to risk over heating my dogs by arriving hours prior to the show. Isn't it possible to lay out walkways so people who choose not to participate in the mad rush for the ringside seat can at least GET to the ring from the track side of the grounds? One per ring would be plenty! No one moved any gazebos anywhere I could see in the time I was there. And don't even get me started about the people who parked car and trailer combinations parallel to the rings along the inside of the track...if you can't back your trailer park on the outside of the track (it's only a matter of a few metres!) so 5 people who can back or those with no trailers can park in the spot you have taken up all by yourself. Someone wandering around with a diplomatic manner and a large stick could do a lot Edited October 26, 2011 by Sandra777 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Classicyds Posted October 28, 2011 Author Share Posted October 28, 2011 Hi all DOLers, Yes, Caboolture KC is still open and taking entries for its championship shows on the 19th & 20th November. We also have an open show on Saturday 19th as well. Entries will not close until the end of next week, maybe early the week after, so please come on and get in those entries!! We will have a box at Maryborough Kc this weekend to put in entries. Thanks, Nadia Attridge Caboolture KC Show Secretary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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