WHWTCA National Specialty Roving Show
2023 WHWTCA NATIONAL ROVING
Mark Your Calendars and Climb Aboard
2023 Midnight Train to Georgia Roving Specialty!
April 12 through April 16, 2023
Georgia National Fairgrounds
Perry, Georgia
Conformation, Agility, Barn Hunt, CAT, Dock Diving, Fast CAT, Obedience, Rally and more!!
Roving 2023 Schedule of Events (View Details)
| WEDNESDAY | CONFORMATION, AGILITY, BARN HUNT, CAT, FAST CAT, DOCK DIVING, OBEDIENCE, RALLY WELCOME PARTY |
| THURSDAY | CONFORMATION, AGILITY, BARN HUNT, CAT, FAST CAT, DOCK DIVING, OBEDIENCE, RALLY QUALITY WESTIE |
| FRIDAY | CONFORMATION, 4-6 MONTH BEGINNER PUPPY, AGILITY, BARN HUNT, CAT, FAST CAT, DOCK DIVING, OBEDIENCE, RALLY LOW COUNTRY BOIL HOSTED BY WHWTC OF GREATER ATLANTA |
| SATURDAY | WHWTCA ROVING DESIGNATED SPECIALTY, AGILITY, BARN HUNT, CAT, FAST CAT, DOCK DIVING, OBEDIENCE, RALLY STUD DOG SOCIAL |
| SUNDAY | CONFORMATION HOSTED BY WHWTC OF GREATER ATLANTA, CAT, FAST CAT, DOCK DIVING |
Accommodations
Host Hotel:
Hilton Garden Inn
207 North Willie Lee Parkway
Warner Robbins, GA
Price is $134/night, which includes breakfast. There is a one-time non-refundable pet fee of $75.
Please call the hotel directly at (478) 971-1550 and ask for the "Westie Group" block.
RV Reservations & Information:
RV space is available for rent at the Georgia National Fairgrounds for our Roving Specialty. Both 30 and 50 amp service is available, although 50 amp sites are limited.
RV RESERVATIONS WILL OPEN AT 10 AM, MARCH 3RD.
It is first come first serve. Log into https://www.gnfa.com/p/rvreservations for your reservation.
IMPORTANT! When putting in your card information, do not click on "Process Payment" more than one time. If you click on "Process Payment" more than once, a pending status on that payment will be on your account.
To be assigned a spot near the other Westie people, be sure to add a notation at the bottom of the reservation form to be located in the Westie Camp.
Golf cart rentals are available. The Fairgrounds is a very large area. RVs are available for rent with delivery to the fairgrounds through Perry RV. They have a link on the reservation page. Reserving an RV does NOT include your site at the fairgrounds. You must reserve your site through https://www.gnfa.com/p/rvreservations
LOW COUNTRY BOIL
Friday, April 14, 2023 - 6:30 PM
$36.00 per person
The West Highland White Terrier Club of Greater Atlanta welcomes the West Highland White Terrier Club of America with a Low Country Boil on Friday at 6:30 pm in the Poultry Building at the Georgia National Fairgrounds & Agriculture Center in Perry, GA.
Reservations must be made by April 3rd at noon. Cost per person is $36. Reservations may be made online here:
Low Country Boil Signup - West Highland White Terrier Club of Greater Atlanta, Inc.
We look forward to a great evening of delicious food and wonderful comradarie!
WHWTCA STUD DOG SHOWCASE!
“WHERE THE BOYS ARE”
Saturday, April 15th
1 hour after Westie judging is completed
Please join us for our second WHWTCA stud dog showcase!
To be held at the Fairgrounds -- actual location will be announced.
Think of it as a “brag session on steroids”.
Please contact Jim McGarr at birchbk@me.com to sign up or ask any questions.
You only need to sign up if you are bringing a dog.
Brought to you by The WHWTCA Breeders Education Committee
ROVING COMMITTEE FUNDRAISER
Roving Tshirts
The Roving Committee is selling Tshirts as a fundraiser. Price per shirt is $30, which includes shipping & handling. Shirts are a light smoky blue color and are unisex.
NOTE: Colors may vary from those on your screen.
To order, visit our STORE. Quantites are limited, so get one while you can!
Schedule of Events
( will be updated as more become available)
Board of Directors Meeting
Wednesday, April 12th
8:30 a.m.
Georgia National Fairgrounds
Quality Westie Evaluation
Thursday, April 13, 6 p.m.
Georgia National Fairgrounds (exact location to be determined)
Evaluation limited to 6 dogs
Fee is $50
Evaluators: Patti Marks, Jim McGarr, Lisa Pacheco (backup evaluator Anne Sanders)
Event Secretary: Shelley Marvin
Download Entry form (pdf)
Conformation
All AKC-Recognized Breeds
Superintendent: Onofrio Dog Shows
Entry Fees: $32/$32
Premium list: http://www.onofrio.com/execpgm/fndindex?show=PL2023032904CA#ATLA1
Wednesday:
Judging Panel:
Best in Show - Sam Houston McDonald
NOHS Best in Show - Paul B. Averill, DVM
Terrier Group - Debra Thornton
Westies - Richard W. Powell
Last Year: 12-1-3-(4-4)-0
Junior Showmanship - Sandy Weaver
Thursday:
Judging Panel:
Best in Show - Kimberly Anne Meredith
NOHS Best in Show - Sharon C. Smith
Terriers - Richard W. Powell
Westies - Debra Thornton
Last Year: 11-1-2-(4-4)-0
Junior Showmanship - Valerie Dombrowski
Friday:
Judging Panel:
Best in Show - Debra Thornton
NOHS Best in Show - Jan N. Paulk
Terrier Group - Philip R. Briasco
Westies - Robert Schwalbe (p)
Last Year: 14-1-3-(6-4)-0
Junior Showmanship:
All classes - Paul B. Averill, DVM
Saturday:
Judging Panel:
Best in Show - Robert Schwalbe
NOHS Best in Show - Valerie Dombrowski
Terrier Group - David K. Kirkland
Westies - Linda Servin
Last Year: 14-0-2-(7-5)-0
Junior Showmanship:
All Classes - Richard H. Mullen
Sweepstakes: Sandy Campbell
Sunday:
Eligible Breeds:
S/JSHW - West Highland White Terrier
Regular Classes Judge: David J. Kirkland
Sweeps: Dana Hall
Junior Showmanship - All classes - David J. Kirkland
Agility
4 All-Breed AKC Agility Trials
All trials are inside on packed dirt
Ring sizes 100x100, 2 rings
Reaves Arena, Georgia National Fairgrounds & Agricenter
401 Larry Walker Parkway, Perry, GA 31069
Link to Premium: American Kennel Club Certification (akc.org)
Entries accepted on a First Received basis
Opening date: February 8, 2023
Closing date: March 24, 2023
Entry Limits: 650
Entry fees: $25 first entry, $20 each additional entry for same dog
Wednesday, April 12 & Thursday, April 13
Hosted by The Chattahoochee Weimaraner Club
Wednesday classes offered: Standard, JWW, Time2Beat, Premier Standard, Premier JWW
Thursday classes offered: Standard, JWW, FAST, Premier JWW
Friday, April 14 and Friday, April 15
Hosted by the Atlanta Kennel Club
Friday classes offered: Standard, JWW, FAST, Premier JWW
Saturday classes offered: Standard, JWW, Time2Beat, Premier Standard
Barn Hunt
8 total trials
Wednesday & Thursday, April 12 & 12 hosted by Chattahoochee Weimaraner Club (2 trials each day)
Friday & Saturday, April 14 & 15 hosted by Atlanta Kennel Club (2 trials each day)
Link to Premium: https://www.barnhunt.com/attachments/202302/PREMIUM-09-194144.pdf
Georgia National Fairgrounds in the New South Arena
401 Larry Walker Parkway, Perry, GA
Trials to be held indoors, heated/air-conditioned, on mats
Two Rings/Two Judges:
Nicole Birnbaum, Lewisville, TX (BHAJ-268A)
Karen Miller, Davenport, FL (BHAJ-207A)
Trial Chair: Darla Lacey - dlacey10@bellsouth.net
Trial Secretary: Judy Amarose - jamarose@gmail.com
Classes offered each day:
Instinct only in Trial 1 each day.
Novice, Open, Senior, and Master will be offered in all trials.
Entry Fees: Instinct $17; Novice $25; Open $27, Senior $32, Master $35
Coursing Ability Tests
7 All Breed Coursing Ability Tests
Entries close: March 29
Fees: $25 per run
Hosted by Atlanta Kennel Club
Link to Premium: https://www.speeddogcoursing.com/resources/Atlanta_KC_FCAT_CAT_April_2023_V2.pdf
Link to entry form: 2023 Perry April CAT and Fast CAT
Judges:
Wednesday, 4/12 - one test - Anita Rabidou & Linda K. Hurst
Thursday, 4/13 - one test - Anita Rabidou & Cathryn L. Ochs-Cline
Friday, 4/14 - two tests - Cathryn L. Ochs-Cline & Christina C. Miller (both tests)
Saturday, 4/15 - two tests - Anita Rabidou & Jennifer Dawn Baiocco (both tests)
Sunday, 4/16 - one test - Larinda Wilken & Sharon Webb
Fast CAT
10 Fast CAT tests hosted by Atlanta Kennel Club
Entries close: 3/29
Entry fees: $25/run
Link to Premium: https://www.speeddogcoursing.com/resources/Atlanta_KC_FCAT_CAT_April_2023_V2.pdf
Link to entry form: 2023 Perry April CAT and Fast CAT
Wednesday, 4/12 - 2 tests
Thursday, 4/13 - 2 tests
Friday, 4/14 - 2 tests
Saturday, 4/15 - 2 tests
Sunday, 4/16 - 2 tests
Dock Diving
April 12, 2023 - April 16, 2023 (Wednesday - Sunday)
Online registration closes 04/05/2023 at midnight (CST).
Link to Registration: NADD | 2023 NADD Peach Blossom Cluster (northamericadivingdogs.com)
Price per splash for this event is $30.00 (USD) per dog. Payment is due upon check-in.
Payment is required at check-in for all pre-registered splashes. Refunds will not be issued if you fail to show up for your turn.
Obedience
2 Obedience Trials on Wednesday
2 Obedience Trials on Thursday
1 Obedience Trial on Friday
1 Obedience Trial on Saturday
4 Rally Trials - 1 each day
“Rent a Ring”
Available in McGill Wed - Fri after trials are ended
Signs will be posted – $10 for 10 minutes
CGC, CGCA, Sat from 9-5 In Heritage
all levels; flyer page 33 of premium
Register in Cluster Office in Roquemore Center
Enter via North Gate and follow signage to parking
Show Building is the North end of McGill Building
Judges:
Obedience:
Nancy Cheski, Crestwood KY
Carol Mett, Savannah GA
Nancy Grimm, Harvest ALA
Marleen Burford, Canton GA
Rally:
Nancy Grimm
Marleen Burford
Rally
4 All Breed/All American Rally Trials
Superintendent: Onofrio
Fees: $32/$25
Entries close: March 29
Wednesday, 4/12 and Saturday 4/15 hosted by Atlanta Kennel Club
Thursday, 4/13 and Friday, 4/14 hosted by Valdosta Kennel Club
Classes offered:
Rally Novice A and B
Rally Intermediate
Rally Advanced A and B
Rally Excellent A and B
Rally Master
Premium coming soon.
2022 WHWTCA NATIONAL ROVING
The 2022 WHWTCA Roving Specialty was held during the Florida Sunshine State Cluster, June 15 through June 19, at the Florida State Fairgrounds, Tampa, Florida
See Highlights from the 2022 WHWTCA Roving Specialty in Tampa, Florida
If your Regional Club is interested in hosting a Roving, please contact Tracy Pancost, Roving Committee Chair.
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