JUDGING PROGRAM
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Winter Garden Specialties, LLC Combined Specialty Shows
SUNDAY, JANUARY 23, 2022
Combined Specialty Shows
*NEW LOCATION*
Hilton Stamford & Executive Meeting Center 1 First Stamford Place
Stamford, CT 06902
Show Hours: Friday & Saturday - 7:00 A.M. to 8:00 P.M.
Sunday – 7:00 A.M to 3:00 P.M.
VENUE QUESTIONS?
email Kathy Cunningham-Roy, President WGS [email protected]
Important unloading information including times for unloading can be found on the Rau Dog Shows website under "judging programs" and also on the Winter Garden Specialties website. www.raudogshows.com or www.wintergardenspecialties.com
WINTER GARDEN SPECIALTIES SUNDAY, JANUARY 23, 2022
English Setter Association of America, Inc. #2022141703 Gordon Setter Club of America, Inc. #2022079832
Eastern Irish Setter Association #2022007305 Long Island Doberman Pinscher Club #2022255202 Long Island Doberman Pinscher Club #2022255201 Sleepy Hollow German Shorthaired Pointer Club #2022141401
ACCOMMODATIONS
HOST HOTEL AND WHERE THE WINTER GARDEN SPECIALTIES WILL HOLD ALL SPECIALTY SHOWS
Use Link - https://group.Hilton.com/2rsdv2
All dogs staying in rooms must be crated with plastic covering under crates. Registered guests are responsible for any damage done to the rooms. A damage fee may be imposed upon the room being inspected by a member of WGS and Hotel Management. This includes additional deep cleaning that may need to be completed upon check out.
STAMFORD HILTON
For reservations: call 1-800-HILTONS (445-8667)
To receive our special group rate, please use the link:
https://group.Hilton.com/2rsdv2
Room Rate: $144/nite, free internet in each room. Each guest will be assessed a one-time, non-refundable $75 dog fee per room.
Cancellation policy: Rooms must be cancelled one week prior to check in. Any cancellations after that time will result in one room night being charged.
Note: In case of inclement weather at the show site the WGS committee & the Stamford Hilton Westchester may waive the cancellation policy.
Make Reservations Early room block closes 12/29/21
Grooming Space
Please respect the WGS crating area staff and help conserve space.
Trophies
Trophies and Class Cash Prizes will be given in the ring to the person showing the dog.
Claims for trophies and cash prize money must be made in the ring before the judging of that breed is over and the Superintendent’s Office is advised at once. The Superintendents and show-giving clubs disclaim any liability for trophies and cash prize money after the judging of the breed is over.
Veterinary Services
Official Photographer 24 Hour and Emergency
David Sombach-Photography Cornell University Veterinary Specialists
PO Box 6506 880 Canal Street
Ashland, VA 23005 Stamford CT
804-994-5721 203-595-2777
www.davidsombach.com 1.2 mi from site
Only the Show Photographer may take Win Pictures
WINTER GARDEN 2022 SUNDAY, JANUARY 23, 2022
EASTERN IRISH SETTER ASSOCIATION
OFFICIAL NOTICE: Substitution of Judges.
Reference Chapter 7, Section 8 of AKC Rules:
Owner has the right to withdraw his entry and have his entry fee refunded provided notification of his withdrawal is received no later than one half-hour prior to the start of any regular conformation judging Original Judge: Christine Boutwell.
New Judge: Neal Goodwin.
RING ONE JUDGE: Neal Goodwin
PO Box 8247
New Fairfield, CT 06812 9:00 AM
8 - Setter (Irish) Sweepstakes 6 - Puppy (1-5) 2 - Veteran (1-1) 8 Total Dogs
RING ONE JUDGE: Wayne Cavanaugh
8239 Switch Grass Ridge Kalamazoo, MI 49009 9:30 AM
37 - Setters (Irish) 6 - Class Dogs 17 - Class Bitches
1 - Veteran Dog 1 - Veteran Bitch
12 - Best of Breed Competition (8-4) Best Puppy
37 Total Dogs
There are 37 dogs in this show with a total of 45 entries.
GORDON SETTER CLUB OF AMERICA
RING ONE JUDGE: Lori Mowery
1125 Enfield St.
Enfield, CT 06082 11:45AM
7 - Setter (Gordon) Sweepstakes 4 - Puppy (2-2)
3 - Veteran (1-2) 7 Total Dogs
RING ONE JUDGE: Dr. Jill Warren
16 El Dorado Rd.
Corrales, NM 87048 12:15 PM
1 - Junior Showmanship 1 - Open
22 - Setters (Gordon) 5 - Class Dogs 8 - Class Bitches 2 - Veteran Bitches 1 - Hunting Dog
6 - Best of Breed Competition (4-2) 23 Total Dogs
There are 23 dogs in this show with a total of 30 entries.
ENGLISH SETTER ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA
RING TWO JUDGE: Peter Kubacz
170 S Hope Chapel Rd Jackson, NJ 08527 8:45 AM
1 - Junior Showmanship 1 Open Senior 1 Total Dog
RING TWO JUDGE: Kathy Madden
1010 5th Ave New York, NY 10028 9:00 AM
8 - Setter (English) Sweepstakes 7 - Puppy (3-4)
1 - Veteran (1-0) RING TWO JUDGE: Mrs. Barbara Burns
710 Gordon St.
Freeport, IL 61032 9:30 AM
37 - Setters (English) 11 - Class Dogs 15 - Class Bitches
1 - Veteran Dog 2 - Veteran Bitches 1 - Field Trial Bitch
7 - Best of Breed Competition (3-4) Best Puppy
Best Bred-by-Exhibitor Best Owner-Handled 37 Total Dogs
There are 37 dogs in this show with a total of 46 entries.
LONG ISLAND DOBERMAN PINSCHER CLUB
AM SPECIALTY RING TWO
OFFICIAL NOTICE: Substitution of Judges.
Reference Chapter 7, Section 8 of AKC Rules:
Owner has the right to withdraw his entry and have his entry fee refunded provided notification of his withdrawal is received no later than one half-hour prior to the start of any regular conformation judging Original Judge: Dr. May S. Jacobson New Judge: Ann Dunn.
JUDGE: Ann Dunn 70 Malden St.
West Boylston, MA 01583 11:15 AM
1 - Junior Showmanship 1 - Open
43 - Doberman Pinschers 9 - Class Dogs 19 - Class Bitches
2 - Veteran Bitches
13 - Best of Breed Competition (8-5) Best Puppy
Best Veteran 44 Total Dogs
There are 43 dogs in this show with a total of 44 entries.
LONG ISLAND DOBERMAN PINSCHER CLUB
PM SPECIALTY RING TWO JUDGE: Dr. Thomas Davies
61 Dearth Hill Rd Brimfield, MA 01010 1:15 PM
1 - Junior Showmanship 1 - Open
38 - Doberman Pinschers 9 - Class Dogs 15 - Class Bitches
1 - Veteran Bitch
13 - Best of Breed Competition (9-4) Best Puppy
Best Veteran 39 Total Dogs
There are 38 dogs in this show with a total of 39 entries.
SLEEPY HOLLOW GERMAN SHORTHAIRED POINTER CLUB
RING THREE JUDGE: Lori Mowery
1125 Enfield St.
Enflied, CT 06088 9:00 AM
19 - Pointer (Ger Short) Sweepstakes 13 - Puppy (7-6)
6 - Veteran (3-3) 19 Total Dogs
RING THREE JUDGE: Dr. Steven Herman
PO Box 2064 Dade City, FL 33526 10:00 AM
40 - Pointers (German Shorthaired) 10 - Class Dogs
12 - Class Bitches 3 - Veteran Dogs 2 - Veteran Bitches
1 - Hunting Bitches
12 - Best of Breed Competition (4-8) 40 Total Dogs
There are 41 dogs in this show with a total of 59 entries.
ROUTES TO THE SHOW
Stamford Hilton Hotel and Executive Meeting Center
DIRECTIONS FROM THE HOTEL STAFF OF STAMFORD HILTON, OUR HOST HOTEL WHERE WE WILL BE HOLDING ALL OF OUR WINTER GARDEN SPECIALTIES
Directions from Major Roadways
From the North:
Follow New England Thruway (I-95) South to Exit 6 (West Avenue). Turn left off exit ramp and make a left at the next light; merge onto I-95 North and proceed to Exit 7 (Greenwich Avenue). Turn right at the traffic light and make an immediate right onto First Stamford Place. Continue over the speed bumps and at the stop sign, turn left for Hotel Entrance.
From East or West:
Follow Merritt Parkway/CT Route 15 to Exit 34 (Long Ridge Road/CT Route 104). Continue South on Route 104. Turn right onto Route 137 (Cold Spring Road). Follow Route 137; road becomes Washington Boulevard. Turn right onto Tresser Boulevard. At second traffic light, turn left onto Greenwich Avenue.
Continue under the I-95 overpass and turn right onto First Stamford Place. Continue over the speed bumps and at the stop sign, turn left for Hotel Entrance.
From the South:
Follow New England Thruway (I-95) North to Exit 7 (Greenwich Avenue). Turn right off exit ramp and make an immediate right onto First Stamford Place. Continue over the speed bumps and at the stop sign, turn left for Hotel Entrance.
Directions from Major Airports
John F. Kennedy International Airport - New York
Follow Van Wyck Expressway (Route 678 N) onto Whitestone Expressway. Continue over the Whitestone Bridge onto the Hutchinson River Parkway North to the New England thruway (I-95 North) Exit 7 (Greenwich Avenue). Turn right at the traffic light and make an immediate right onto First Stamford Place. Continue over the speed bumps and at the stop sign, turn left for Hotel Entrance. Travel time:
Approximately one hour.
LaGuardia Airport - New York
Follow Grand Central Parkway East to Whitestone Bridge. Continue on the Hutchinson River Parkway North to New England Thruway (I-95 North) Exit 7 (Greenwich Avenue). Turn right at the traffic light and make an immediate right onto First Stamford Place. Continue over the speed bumps and at the stop sign, turn left for Hotel Entrance. Travel time: Approximately one hour.
Westchester County Airport - White Plains, NY
Follow Route 684 South to Cross Westchester Expressway (287 East) to New England Thruway (I-95 North) Exit 7 (Greenwich Avenue). Turn right at the traffic light and make an immediate right onto First Stamford Place. Continue over the speed bumps and at the stop sign, turn left for Hotel Entrance. Travel time: Approximately 30 minutes.
The Hotel's Shuttle has not been running because of COVID but should be by January. Call the Hotel operator at 203-967-2222 information. Otherwise use a Taxi or Uber.
Transportation from New York City to Winter Garden Specialties
Stamford Hilton Hotel & Executive Meeting Center
If you are interested in traveling from New York City to the Stamford Hilton in Stamford, CT all you need do is take an MTA Metro North train from Grand Central Station, 89 East 42nd Street, NY, NY.
Take Metro North New Haven line from Grand Central Station to Stamford Train Station. The ride is approximately 45 minutes. Off Peak rates are in effect Thursday and Friday leaving Grand Central to Stamford from approximately (9:00am to 3:45 pm and all day Saturday and Sunday). Check with the information desk in Grand Central Station for the exact times.
There are several different rates depending on the day, time, and how the tickets are purchased, i.e.
round trip regular fare or senior fare via the web or purchased at the station. Check with the information desk in Grand Central Station for further directions.
For train schedules please visit http://www.mta.info/mnr/
From the Stamford Train Station follow South State Street south for three blocks to Greenwich Avenue/First Stamford Place Entrance or contact Hotel operator at 203-967-2222 to arrange Shuttle pick-up (if available).
EXHIBITORS BRINGING BREEDS OTHER THAN THOSE LISTED IN THIS CLUSTER MUST BUY PREFERRED GROOMING SPACE.
CRATING AND GROOMING AREA: Crates and tables will not be allowed in the aisles. A set layout for the Crating area will be provided and we ask all exhibitors to conserve space and PLEASE STACK CRATES. NO SOFT SIDED CRATES. Please work together to conserve space. No
gasoline or diesel generators are permitted inside the building.
No chairs will be permitted in the free grooming or crating area. Grooming tables in excess of 24 X 36 inches will not be permitted. The grooming of dogs in areas other than the crate section is not permitted. No outside food is allowed in the ballroom or adjacent grooming areas during show hours.
Please keep your area clean.
There will be NO RV parking allowed at the Stamford Hilton.
No generators are allowed and there are no hook-up facilities.
Unloading information
All crates, equipment and luggage can be unloaded through the lobby of the Stamford Hilton. There is a ramp leading to 4 elevators. The show site is on the mezzanine (2nd floor) or proceed directly to
your room.
For those parking in the Hilton garage (height limit 6 feet 8 inches) , there is an elevator from the garage to the Hilton lobby.
For those with many dogs and lots of equipment, there is a loading dock and large freight elevator available in the over-height parking area around the side of the Hilton. Hours & directions to the
loading dock/ large freight elevator will be published in the judging program. There is a smaller elevator available in this area as well. Important Parking Information for all exhibitors Parking height limit for the covered garage parking under the Stamford Hilton is 6 ft 8 inches.
Parking is $10 a night for the preferred areas of this garage (first two areas reached) , and no charge if vehicles are parking several levels down in the event parking areas of the garage. The event parking
area is accessible without going through the gated area of the garage.
Parking for vans, Sprinters etc & box trucks: Everyone with a vehicle over the height of 6 feet 8 inches must fill out a reserved parking form for WGS to know how many vehicles will require
alternative parking.
There are two options:
1. There are a limited number of PRIME spaces that are in a covered area beyond the loading dock.
These spots are ONLY for over-height vehicles. Fee for three nights of parking in this area will be
$150.
2. There are spots on the ramp leading to the loading dock which is uncovered for over height vehicles. The fee for these spots is $30 for three nights of parking.
Regarding reserved grooming: All grooming space inside the Grand Ballroom and immediately outside the Grand Ballroom in the Grand Ballroom Foyer is RESERVED grooming.
There is also reserved grooming available in The Glen (a room similar to the Town of Rye setups at the Westchester Hilton NOT as close to the Grand Ballroom).
Anyone bringing other breeds or dogs not entered at the Winter Garden Specialties who want to use our grooming area MUST pay for a reserved space. (If the dogs are kept in your hotel room there
is no charge.
In an effort to keep the host hotel cleaner, Please remove all hair and trash from grooming area.
