Schedule of Events
WE ARE GATHERING ALL THE INFORMATION YOU WILL NEED SO PLEASE CHECK BACK FOR THE LATEST INFORMAION.
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As of June we are still planning on holding the event. However, COVID-19 measures will be in place. Masks and social distancing per local and state regulations.
We will additionally be utilizing the AKC Best Practices protocols, click the link to view those documents. https://www.akc.org/press-center/covid-19-updates-from-the-american-kennel-club/
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Show Superintendent- Onofrio
Thursday Oct. 1
Welcome Party and GWPU - Host Hotel
Friday Oct. 2
National Specialty Show- Judge Claire Wisch Abraham*
Junior Handling
GWPCA National Obedience/Rally trial - Suzanne Hemminger *
Puppy/Vet Sweeps- Kari Anderson Loken*
*(pending AKC approval)
Saturday Oct. 3
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Sunday Oct. 4
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Field Events
Monday Oct. 5
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Futurity - TBA
Maturity - TBA
AOHS - TBA
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Regional Specialty Show- Pluis Davern*
GWPCA Regional Obedience/Rally trial with All Breed
*(pending AKC approval)
Evening Events -
All-Star Invitational
2019 Annual Awards Presentation
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Other events - Not affiliated with GWPCA
Agility - Greater Lincoln Obedience Club
"There will also be Barn Hunt, Fast Cat and Up Dog all three days. We are excited to be adding these events to our show weekend." - Cornhusker KC.
Barn Hunt info can be found at Barnhunt.org
Up Dog info - https://updogchallenge.com/events/lincoln-ne-us-oct-2nd-thru-4th-dog-sports-america/
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Supported Entry with Cornhusker Kennel Club - Laura Reeves *&**
*(pending AKC approval)
**(provisional)
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Welcome Night at Branched Oak
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All Breed Hunt Test
Field Trial starts
*The schedule is subject to change
All Show Events Indoors
Lancaster Event Center
Lincoln, NE
All Field Events
Branched Oak WMA
Raymond, Nebraska
Contacts
Raffle/Auction
Sylvia Miller, ripsnort@cheqnet.net
Jodi Quesnell, idawiregwps@gmail.com
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Merchandise
Kristin Wehking, pkwehking@gmail.com
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Trophy
Betsy Reifschneider, rnrwires@gmail.com
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Hospitality
Robin Nelson, DVM, gwpoint@aol.com
Linda Handevidt, LindaHandevidt@hotmail.com
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All-Star Invitational
Deanna Donohue, doubledpicards@me.com
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GWPU
Cindy Heiller, DVM, gwpdoc@gmail.com
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Catalog Coordinator
TBD
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Ad Coordinator
Angie Johnson, angiehef@aol.com
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Rescue Raffle/Auction
Suzanne Oslander, suzanneoslander@yahoo.com
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National Event Coordinator
Lisa Kreuser, ljkreuser@hotmail.com
Want to help? Contact one of the Chairs above!
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DNA Collections - The Friends of GWPCA have donated the fees for the first 100 participants for the DNA collection.
The intent is to build the CHIC/OFA database with DNA from GWPS.
For more information please contact, Sherry Holt, email:
Collections will be available at both the show and field venues.
RV Parking at Lancaster Events Center - Please wait until the Premium is available and contact the sponsor Kennel club.
Camping
Camp under the Nebraska skies at the back of our 160 acre grounds.
• 200 gravel sites to choose from
• 30-amp or 50-amp electrical hookups
• Showers located nearby in the Multi-Purpose Arena (open during event hours)
• Potable water fill up and dump station in parking lot at campground entrance.
• Horse stalls available for rental
• David Murdock Trail for walking or jogging on southern edge
• Stevens Creek and our back pasture for hiking or dog walking on eastern edge
We now have water in campgrounds!
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NOTE: Please note posted signs on arrival that may restrict access to parts of our grounds during construction for your safety & due to insurance/City regulations. We apologize for any inconvenience but know you’ll enjoy the upgrades as we finish them by early 2020!
Nightly Rate: $25 per night
Please check Premium List for more information
DIRECTIONS TO LANCASTER EVENT CENTER - (84th & Havelock Avenue)
FROM THE SOUTH - (Highway 77) Take 77 north to Highway 2 east. Take Highway 2 east to 84th St. Take 84th St north (left) to Havelock Ave. The Lancaster Event Center is on the southeast corner of the intersection.
FROM THE NORTH - (Highway 77) Take I-80 east to the Waverly Exit & follow directions for east/west.
FROM THE EAST/WEST - Take I-80, Waverly exit. Take Highway 6 west to 84th St. Take 84th St South (left) to Havelock Ave.