Spend a long weekend in Victoria for the

Basset Hound Extravaganza 2009

at the

8th National Basset Hound Championship Show 2009

To be held in conjunction with

Hound Club of Victoria Championship Show
Victorian Women's Championship Show
Sunbury "Melbourne Cup" Championship Show

These shows will be judged by 2 International Basset specialists and 1 hound specialist.

Dear Basset Exhibitors and Breed enthusiasts...

Make sure you plan to be part of this fabulous weekend.  The 8th National Basset Hound show will be judged by Ms Paula Sunebring (Sweden) of Swede Sun Kennels is an International breed specialist.

Remember the National show belongs to all states and to make it a success we need the support of all Basset exhibitors.

It should also be noted that this is likely to be the last National Basset Hound show.

If you can donate a sash ($20) trophy ($35) or donate something for our raffle (must have a Basset on it) please let us know.

Schedule for the 8th National Basset Hound Championship Show

Entries close on 2nd October 2009

Date 31st October 2009

Venue: KCC Park
Westernport Highway
Skye. Victoria

Judge: Ms Paula Sunebring (Sweden) of Swede Sun Kennel

Judging commences at 10am

This show is to be held under the rules and regulations of the VCA a copy of which may be inspected at the office of the secretary of the day.   No exhibitor over the age of 18 years who is a resident of Victoria can exhibit, handle or officiate in the judging ring unless he or she is a financial member of the VCA.

Entries: Entry forms accompanied by fees are to be sent to the Show Secretary together with a stamped, self addressed envelope for the return of exhibit numbers.
Show Secretary: Mrs. Jane Miller, 17 Kingsley Drive, Corio, Victoria 3214
Phone (03) 5275.4158   email: longbay1@optusnet.com.au

Entry fees: First entry $15.00, subsequent entries $12.00. Baby Puppy $10.00 if only entry $12.00
Entry fees include all applicable VCA levies.

Special Classes:

Veteran Classes: 12, 12a

To compete in property classes a dog or bitch must be entered in at least one ordinary class.  Challenge Dog and Bitch are ineligible to compete in property classes.

Sashes and trophies for all In-Show winners and Opposites. Ribbons and Trophies for all class winners.

Junior handlers' classes will be conducted during the lunch break if there is sufficient interest.

Timetable of events

Please note there will be a 15 minute break at the completion of bitch property classes to allow competitors time to prepare for in-show judging.

At the completion of the show afternoon tea and meet the judge. Perpetual trophies will be presented at this time.

Basset people - this will be the end to what will be a fabulous show, so do join us, take the time to relax and chat to fellow exhibitors.

National Show Souvenir Catalogue

Kennel advertising $30.00 per page (coloured) or 2 pages (coloured) $50.00

Advertisements to be sent as a MS Word file to longbay1@optusnet.com.au

Please put National Ad in the subject line.

Payment for all advertisements must be sent to the secretary:
Mrs. Jane Miller
17 Kingsley Drive
Corio.   Vic...3214

Closing date for all ads is 1st September 2009

Additional information about the National 2009 is available from the Show Secretary at longbay1@optusnet.com.au

We also have souvenir jackets and golf tops to commemorate the National 2009 the prices for the tops are as follows - Fleecy jackets $50 and polo tops $35

Full zip fleecy jacket with embroidered logo in Forest Green, Navy Blue or Red sizes XS to 3XL $50 each	Full zip fleecy jacket with embroidered logo in Forest Green, Navy Blue or Red sizes XS to 3XL $50 each	Cotton polo shirt in black or white in sizes S to 3XL $35 each

All orders need to be in by 1st August 2009 - earlier would be appreciated.

Payment with order please.

Available for collection on our National weekend or by arrangement.

Please send your orders to:

The Secretary, Basset Hound Club of Victoria Inc
17 Kingsley Drive
Corio. Vic. 3214