2015 NCRBA Convention Catalog

MARCH 21 and 22, 2015
*Quad Open Rabbit Shows, 2 Sat & 2 Sun.
*Quad Youth Rabbit Shows, 2 Sat & 2 Sun.
*Tan Nation Nationals Sat 21
*American Fuzzy Lop Nationals Sat 21
* Plus specialty shows
Greensboro Coliseum Complex
Pavilion Building
1921 West Lee Street
Greensboro, NC 27403
North Carolina State Convention
March 21 & 22, 2015
Sponsored by the North Carolina RBA &
Sanctioned by the American Rabbit Breeders Association (ARBA)
Entry Fees
Open - $5.00 per entry
Youth - $5.00 per entry
Wool & Fur entries - $1.00 per entry
All other changes- $2 per entry, per change- per show
Day of show entries- $7.00 per entry per show
*If you are showing the same rabbit in all 4 shows entry fees for that rabbit will be $4.75
per show.
Make checks payable to: NCRBA
All changes need to be made at the registration table prior to the start of each show.
No refund for scratches after the start of first show.
Absolutely no changes at the show tables!
All entries not received by deadline will be considered Day of Show entries. All entries must be paid for
prior to start of show A on Saturday, unless only showing on Sunday.
Mail in entries to be postmarked by March 10, 2015
Email and Phone entries deadline:
Tuesday, March 17 th by 10 PM
Open Show Secretary —Christy Posey
276 Coleman Bridge Rd
Aiken, SC 28905
803-649-5567
[email protected]
Youth Show Secretary—Fayth Young
[email protected]
828-228-7793
**DO NOT FORGET YOUR PARKING PASS**
Show Superintendent — Kris Walser= [email protected]
NCRBA Club President- Brenda Smith= [email protected]
Emergency Day of show phone number: 336-259-3727 or 336-442-6306
*Limited cooping available on a first come bases. Please contact Brenda Smith,
[email protected] by March 17th to reserve coops. Price is $3 a coop. This cooping is NOT
for the National shows; contact your National show secretary to order your national cooping.
** The coliseum will charge exhibitors $4 for parking. Please print it out and bring with you to
guarantee that rate. Parking pass included in this catalog.
Honorable 2015 Judges:
Donyelle Schulz-Smith, Michael Franke, Don Sheets, Jim Rowland, Josh Humphries, Carol Hooks,
Wade Burkhalter, Mike Avesing, Alan Ormond, Jamie Green, Hannah Means, Michelle Wojick, Piper
Smith
OPEN Sanctions: American Fuzzy Lop, Californian, Champagne D’Argent, Dwarf Hotot, Dutch, French and English
Angora, English & French Lops, Florida Whites, Flemish Giants, Holland Lops, Jersey Wooly,Mini Lop, Mini Rex,
Mini Satin, Netherland Dwarf, New Zealand, Polish, Tan, Thrianta, Silver Fox, Rex, American Sables, Lionheads
Youth Sanctions: American Fuzzy Lop, Mini Rex, Jersey Wooly, Mini Lops, Holland Lop, Netherland Dwarf, Silver
Fox, Polish, Tans
Notice: Due to Tan Nationals and their specialty to follow there will be no sanction for Tans on Saturday for
NCRBA shows. Please show with us on Sunday both shows C and D which will be sanctioned.
There will also be no sanctions for AFL for NCBRA show A, your National show will replace it. Please show with
us for show B on Sat and both shows on Sunday.
Any additional Sanctioned breeds that are ordered by breeders will be updated on our
FACEBOOK page
All best in shows will be held at the end of each show day.
All club sanctioned breeds with 10 or more will receive awards for BOB and BOS. Ribbons will be
available for all non sanctioned breeds for BOB and BOS.
A registrar will be available: George Larue
Make sure you have your ARBA card and copy of the rabbit’s
pedigree
Youth Contests
You can enter youth royalty for fun or to compete for NCYRBA Royalty. Please note that to
have a chance to be on the NCYRBA Convention team you are required to compete. If you are
doing it to win or to be on the NCYRBA team you must be a NCRBA member and participate in
Breed ID + the written test. There will also be an educational poster contest.
There will be a sign up sheet at the check-in where you will be required to put your name, age,
and if you are a NCRBA member or not.
Youth contests will begin at 10 AM on Saturday (3/21/15) and end at 2 PM.
Results will be given at the NCRBA banquet Saturday night.
If there are any questions about the contest you may contact Lisa Young at [email protected]
Youth Director: Lisa Young: [email protected]
Youth Advisor: Robin Olson: [email protected]
Fayth Young: [email protected]
4H Advisor: Rob Richardson: [email protected]
National Show information
Tan National
Show secretary: Karla Mayberry e-mail: [email protected]
Please see the Tan club for their full catalog
AFL National
Contact Jennifer Green for all information regarding American Fuzzy Lop Nationals:
[email protected]
For further National show information, please contact the
national show secretaries.
Raffle
The NCRBA will have a raffle table setup for Saturday & Sunday. Any and all donations will
be greatly appreciated.
PHOTOS
Cowboy Photography will be here offering photos of you and your rabbits. This is a great time to get that
special photo of the special wins, such as BOB, BOS, BIS, RIS and etc.
2 different sizes will be printed on site
5x7 $15.00
8x10 $25.00
$3.00 from each sales will be donated to the NCRBA YOUTH
Different prints and products ( cups, mouse pads, etc) can be ordered through the website.
www.cowboyphotography.photos:
Joe Mabe
(843) 437-2084
[email protected]
Specialty Shows Sunday 3/22 /14
!!All Sundays Specialty show Start at 8AM!!
United Angora Rabbit Club,
Entries to: Melissa Deitrich
[email protected]
302-670-9912, Email entries ONLY!
Fee: $4.00 per rabbit /$2.00 Wool email by
midnight 3/19. If entering more than 5 angoras
entry fees will be $3.50 per rabbit/ $2.00 wool
Day of Show: $6.00/ wool $3.00
Mid-Atlantic Silver Fox Fanciers
Secretary: Kim Esquilla
Mail and Email entries: $4.00 per rabbit
Email deadline: 3/17/15
Day of show entries: $5.00 per rabbit
648 Forestbrook Rd
Myrtle Beach, SC 29579
Email: [email protected]
Ear number changes day of show are $1 per change
You will be held responsible to pay for your entries if you
choose not to attend.
Southern Flemish Giant Spec. Club
Lanette Fee
Email: [email protected]
919-932-6842
436 Piney Mountain Rd. Chapel Hill, NC 27514
USPS mailed postmarked by 3/14/15
Email and phone entries due 3/18/15 by 11pm
Day of show entries accepted
Entry fee $4.00, 10 or more $3.50
Email: [email protected]
American Fuzzy Lop,
Jennifer Green
Fee: $4.00
Quad State Dwarf Hotot Club
Email: [email protected]
Entry Deadline: Mail in 3/14/15, $4.00
Terry Robertson
2019 Nicodemus Rd
Westminster, MD 21157
Email by noon, 3/19/15 fee $4.00 per rabbit
$5.00 day of show entries
ARBA Sanctioned Show
Eric Stewart, Executive Director
8 Westport Court, PO Box 5667
Bloomington, Il 61702
Dues: Adult-$20.00, 3 years $50.00; Husband/Wife-$30.00, 3 years $75.00; Family-$20.00 + $5.00 per youth,
3 years $50.00 Family + $10.00 per Youth;
Youth $12.00, 3 years $30.00
Sanction Fees: $25.00 Open, $20.00 Youth, $40.00 Open with Youth
NCRBA Banquet & Auction
Will be held at the Drury Inn meeting room
Banquet room opens at 5:30 pm/awards ceremony/Gen. meeting 8 pm
No reservations needed.
Spaghetti/Lasagna dinner $10, Kids under 12-$5
Provided by Barry Hass
The NCRBA is also requesting each NCRBA affiliated club to bring a basket for the auction.
50% percent of all proceeds will go towards the youth scholarship fund. We hope you will join us
at the banquet for fun and fellowship.
Host Hotel
Drury Inn & Suites Greensboro
3220 HIGH POINT ROAD
GREENSBORO, NC 27407
Telephone: (336) 856-9696
There are a limited amount of double rooms so book early. King rooms and suites rooms are available. Mention
NCRBA to receive the discounted rate when booking. You can book online at www.druryhotels.com.
The room rate includes a very nice hot complimentary breakfast. They also have a kickback time between 5:30
PM and 7 PM were they serve free hot h’orderves and drinks. Plus indoor pool.
Martin
Cages
Martin’s Cages will be attending the NCRBA convention
Pre-orders welcomed
Please call or e -mail Martin's Cages to place an orde r
Martin's Cages
Skip and Diana Martin
4554 Marietta Ave.
Columbia, PA 17512
1-888-451-2234
e-mail: [email protected]
website: http://www.martinscages.com
Schedule of Events
Friday, March 20
4:00 p.m. …………………Show room opens
7:00-8:30 p.m. ……………...Check In available
9:00 p.m. ……………………Show room closes, animals housed over night
Saturday, March 21
6:00 a.m. …………………….Show room opens
7:00 a.m. …………………….NCRBA Check in begins
8:30 a.m………………………Tan National Start
9:00 a.m………………………AFL Nationals Start
9:00 a.m. …………………….NCRBA Show Starts
10:00 a.m to 2pm…………….Youth Contest Start
Breed ID
Judging Contest
4H
3:00 p.m…………………….. Raffle Drawing
5:30 p.m……………………...Show room closes
6:00 p.m……………………...Banquet/ Awards Ceremony/ Youth scholarship auction
7:30 /8:00 p.m……………….Start of General membership meeting
Sunday, March 22
7:00 a.m……………………..Show room opens
7:30 a.m…………………….Check in
8:00 a.m…………………….All Specialty shows start
9:00 a.m……………………NCRBA show starts
3:00 p.m……………………Raffle Table Drawing
5:30 p.m……………………Show room closes
SHOW RULES
General:
1. The American Rabbit Breeders Association host club reserves the right to refuse entries
from exhibitors placing an entry from all locations within 150 miles of a confirmed
outbreak of RHD/VHD/RVC within the past 60 days of the entry deadline.
2. This show will conform to all ARBA show rules.
3. There will be no alcoholic beverages allowed at the show grounds.
4. No vendors without written permission from the NCRBA.
5. Parents will be responsible for their children- PLEASE ensure they behave as to provide
and enjoyable, safe show for everyone.
6. Only animals entered in the show will be allowed in the showroom. (It is okay to bring a
few sale rabbits).
7. Grooming of animals in area provided.
8. Lawn chairs in designated area only. Please limit the space your chairs take up.
9. If you are cooping rabbits please remove carriers from showroom.
Show:
1. All stock must be in the showroom by 8:30am Sat morning.
2. This is a carrying cage show. Carriers must have a leak proof bottom.
3. Judging begins promptly at 9 am on Saturday and Sunday. See exceptions of 8 am
specialties.
4. All entries must be paid prior to start of show on Saturday unless only showing Sunday.
5. All youth entries must be carried by a youth to the show table.
6. NCRBA may change showing order or judges at any time during the show.
7. All animals must have a permanent and legible ear marks according to ARBA rules
8. All animals showing signs of disease will be removed from the showroom and entry fees
will not be refunded.
*Lunch is Limited at the Coliseum, Feel Free to bring your own Lunch
items in a small cooler*
"NCRBA RABBIT SHOW"
Exhibitor/Vendor Pass
GREENSBORO COLISEUM COMPLEX
Main Lot
March 21 - 22, 2015 ONLY
Payment for this pass will be collected upon entering building.
This pass was E-Mailed and may appear as a Photo Copy
Display permit with this side up on dashboard on driver's side.
NOTE: Once issued, this permit will allow re-entry to assigned vehicle at the Ellington St. parking
gate only. This permit is NOT transferable.
Exhibitor pass is NOT Eligible for Overnight Parking or RV Hook ups
Address of Show: Greensboro Coliseum
1921 West Lee Street
Greensboro, NC 27403
Administrative Offices (336)-373-7400
1-85 South/1-40 West From Burlington:
From the 1-85 South /1-40 west split, follow 1-40 West 7.5 miles too Exit 218-B Freeman Mill
Road. Go .3 miles and turn left on Coliseum Boulevard. One mile to the Complex on your left, turn
left onto Ellington Street and right into the main entrance.
1-85 North From Charlotte:
On 1-85 North from Charlotte, take Exit 120-A to access 1-85 Business North. Continue 2 miles to
Exit 35-B, Highway US 220 North. Proceed 1.8 miles and turn left on Coliseum Boulevard. One
mile to the Complex on your left, turn left onto Ellington Street and right into the main entrance.
1-40 East From Winston-Salem:
On 1-40 East from Winston Salem, take Exit 216 Patterson Street, continue straight ahead for
2.4 miles to the Coliseum Complex. Or, continue 5 miles on 1-40 East to Exit 217 High Point
Road. Turn left at top of ramp and continue 1 mile on High Point Road to Ellington Street. Turn
right for .5 miles and enter Complex through main entrance.
Highway 220 North From Asheboro:
Highway 220 North to Greensboro becomes Freeman Mill Road. Stay on Freeman Mill Road,
after crossing 1-85 Business, proceed 1.8 miles and turn left onto Coliseum Boulevard. 1 mile to
the Complex on your left, turn left onto Ellington Street and right into the main entrance.
Highway 220 South from Virginia:
On Highway 220 South to Greensboro, road changes name to Battleground Avenue in the City.
After crossing Cornwallis, keep right which becomes Westover Terrace. Continue straight on
Westover Terrace which becomes Aycock Street. Continue straight for 3 miles across Spring
Garden Street. Turn right at the next light which is Lee Street (Wendy's on the right). The Complex
is one mile on your left. Turn left onto Coliseum Boulevard.
Highway Directions from Piedmont Triad International Airport:
Leave the airport and exit east to 1-40 and Bryan Boulevard. Remain in the right lane 1.5 miles and
exit to 1-73 south (unmarked) 1-40 Raleigh/Winston Salem. Continue on 1-73 South, 2.7 miles to
exit 1 1-40 east. Continue 3 miles to Exit 216 Patterson Street. Continue straight ahead for 2.5
miles to the Coliseum complex. Or, continue 4.2 miles on 1-40 East to Exit 217 High Point Road.
Turn left at top of ramp and continue 1 mile on High Point Road to Ellington Street. Turn right for
.5 miles and enter Complex through main entrance.