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UPCOMING NATIONAL SPECIALTY

ATCA 2023 NATIONAL SPECIALTY

Specialty Packet has been changed since it was sent to the members.  A new page 8 was added with information about the Australian Ninja Terrier.  The page numbers shown in the articles below are from the latest revision.  If you wish to download the  viewable version or the printable version, the links are to the latest revision.

The 2023 ATCA National Specialty week is June 27 through July 2, 2023 in Colorado Springs, CO. 

Show Superintendent: 

For all shows:  Foy Trent, https://www.foytrentdogshows.com

Event show Site: 

Norris Penrose Event Center at 1045 Lower Gold Camp Rd, Colorado Springs,  Co. https://www.norrispenrose.com/  

Specialty Packet

For more information you can either view the viewable specialty packet here or print off the printable Specialty Packet here.

Specialty Donations

Information for Donations to the 2023 Specialty Fund is on page 17 of the Specialty Packet along with the donation form. You may Donate by check or through the Aussie Store.

Meal Reservations

You may RSVP, select your meal choices and pay for meals on the Aussie Store.  If paying by check, make the check out to ATCA and notate “Meals”.  Fill out the Reservations Form (page 14 of the Specialty Packet or download the form here) and mail check and form to Darlene Evans, 42472 Lemonwood St., Fremont, CA 94538-4026.  Deadline for Meal Reservations is May 15, 2023.

AUCTION

Auction Items Needed!  If you have an items that is cool, awesome or totally Aussies related, please find information on donating items to the Auction on page 6 & 7 of the Specialty Packet.  Please send to Gayle Roache, 2752 Pony Club Lane, Colorado Springs, CO 80922.  There will be a Raffle, Silent Auction and a live Auction during Specialty Week.

CATALOG AD

Information to place a Catalog Ad is on page 16 of the Specialty Packet. Download Catalog Ad form here.  Payment for the Catalog Ad may be made by check (instructions on page 5 of the Specialty Packet) or the Aussie Store.

FUTURITY

For information on the Futurity, the instructions and nomination forms go here.  Payment of Nomination fees maybe made by check for through the Aussie Store.

Education Day

Information of the Education Day presentation can be found on page 12 of the Specialty Packet or download the Education Day page here.

Host Hotel - Colorado Springs Marriott

Address:  5580 Tech Center Drive, Colorado Springs, CO.

Online reservation link to book the group rate for the group:  Australian Terrier Club of America:  https://www.marriott.com/event-reservations/reservation-link.mi?id=1676400412663&key=GRP&app=resvlink

Reservations can be placed by calling the phone number below for the ATCA to receive credit against the contract or using the online link above. 

Reservations Call:  888-236-2427     Group:  The Australian Terrier Club of America  

Rate $189 per night plus tax.  One time pet fee of $50 per stay.  Cut off Date for Reservations:  4/15/2023

2023 National Specialty Schedule

Tuesday, June 27, 2023

9:00 am – ATCA Board Meeting

2:00 pm – Hospitality room opens

5:00 pm – WELCOME NIGHT — Light H’orderves, NO Cost, RSVP

Wednesday, June 28, 2023

8:30 am – Breakfast – Cost $35
 
9:00 am – EDUCATION DAY – Sport conditioning     & training for dogs
 
 
6:00 pm – MEMBERSHIP MEETING — Fiesta Bar, Cost $60, Live Auction

Thursday, June 29, 2023

*8:30 am – ATCA National Specialty – Conformation, Obedience, & Rally
Obedience Judge:  Pending                                                        Rally Judge:  Pending
Futurity Judge: Patricia Mullin
Sweepstakes Judge: Kari Loken
Junior Showmanship Judge: Sue Goldberg
Breed Judge: Sue Goldberg
Non-Regular classes offered: Veteran Dog, Veteran Bitch, Stud Dog, Brood Bitch, Brace
**Judges pending AKC Approval

12:00 pm – LUNCH – Box Lunch in Hospitality Ring, Cost: $22

3:00 pm – Aussie Ninja Warrior Fundraiser

7:00 pm – SPECIALTY BANQUET at Host Hotel, Cost: $80.00 – Cash bar opens at 6:30

*Show Times Are Pending

Friday, June 30, 2023

*9:00 am – COLORADO SPRINGS KENNEL CLUB
Australian Terrier Club of Colorado (ATCC) Regional Specialty – Conformation, NOHS
Sweepstakes Judge: Kathy Wishart
Breed Judge: Carolyn Taylor
Terrier Group Judge: Carolyn Taylor                                        Terrier Group NOHS Judge:  Pending
BIS Judge: Kimberly Meredith                                                          BIS NOHS Judge:  Pending
**Judges pending AKC Approval

12:00 pm – ATCC BBQ Lunch in RV Parking, No COST – RSVP        Fetch a Ball – Aussie Trust

* Show Times Are Pending

Saturday, July 1, 2023

*1:00 pm – COLORADO SPRINGS KENNEL CLUB  Conformation, NOHS                                                                                                Breed Judge: David Alexander                                                Terrier Group Judge: David Alexander                                        Terrier Group NOHS Judge:  Pending
BIS Judge: Carolyn Taylor                                                                BIS NOHS Judge:  Pending
**Judges pending AKC Approval

OPTIONAL –  SEVEN FALLS ADVENTURES

6:00 pm – Silent Auction Closes

Sunday, July 2, 2023

*9:00 am – COLORADO SPRINGS KENNEL CLUB  Conformation, NOHS                                                                                                Breed Judge: Merle Taylor
Terrier Group Judge: Merle Taylor                                              Terrier Group NOHS Judge:  Pending
BIS Judge: Jeffery Bazell  BIS NOHS Judge:  Pending
**Judges pending AKC Approval

* Show Times Are Pending

Australian Ninja Terrier

RV and Grooming Reservations

RV Reservations

RV Parking is available at show grounds.
Arrangements are made through Colorado Springs Kennel Club and will be listed in their Premium.

NOTE:  Identify yourself as with ATCA when sending in money for RV parking  to be placed with the ATCA group.

Reserved Grooming Space

Indoor reserved grooming spaces are available! Spots have been set aside for ATCA. Refer to the CSKC Premium List
for more information.

NOTE:  Identify yourself as with ATCA when sending in money for grooming spaces to be placed with the ATCA group.

Other Hotels/Motels That Will Accept Dogs

Home2 Suites by Hilton Colorado Springs          719-226-3451

LaQuinta Inn & Suites Garden of the Gods         719-528-5060

LaQuinta Inn & Suites South                                   719-527-4788

Motel 6 Voyage Parkway                                        719-598-6700

Motel 6 Chestnut RD                                                719-520-5400

Travelodge                                                                719-596-5588

Past National Specialties

ATCA 2019 National Specialty, Longmont, CO

ATCA 2020 National Specialty, July 8, 2021, Lodi, CA

ATCA 2021 National Specialty, July 9, 2021, Lodi, CA

ATCA 2022 National Specialty, May 8, 2022, Trenton, NJ

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