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form, please put “Parade of Rescue.” An ASCA Registration Form is not required. The Parade will take place in the Event
Center on Tuesday, September 25, in conjunction with a breakfast celebrating the Parade of Veterans and Titleholders and
Parade of Rescues. An assembly time will be in the welcome packet. Parade order will be by catalog order. Each entry will
receive a personalized rosette.
Arrival on Site / Move-In
The grounds will open at noon on Friday, September 21, 2018. Early arrivals will line up in the large parking lot adjacent to the
stock arena and will wait to be parked. Registration packets will be available for pick-up in the Nationals Show Office in the
Event Center. Signs with grooming space assignments will be posted. The RV Chair, Rick Morgan, will send instructions for RV
move-in with your confirmation. The Nationals Committee will all be wearing gold logo shirts on move-in day, so if you have
questions, stop someone in a gold shirt and ask for help.
Move-Out
We must be off the site by 10 P.M. Saturday night, September 29, 2018. Grooming and RV spaces must be cleared and left
clean. PLEASE do not leave tarps or other trash.
Information Center
A message board will be provided at the Nationals Office in the Event Center for personal information and updates on Nationals
information. Lost and found items can be turned into the Nationals Office.
Clean Up After Your Dog!
Please immediately clean up after your dog. Failure to remove your dog’s mess may result in our removing you from the show
grounds with no refund.
Souvenir and Logo items
Come by our merchandise booth located in the Event Center. If you cannot attend Nationals, merchandise will also be available
online through our Nationals website, www.asca2018.com.
Golf Cart Rental
Golf carts are available to rent directly through Colorado Golf. They can be contacted at (303) 761-3332 or (800) 634-7823. The
carts will be labeled with the renter’s name and the keys will be in the cart.
ASHGI Basket Silent Auction
This year we will hold a silent auction of donated baskets to benefit ASHGI, the Australian Shepherd Health and Genetics
Institute. Proceeds will be split between epilepsy and cancer research, as ASHGI deems best. Individuals and affiliates should
contact Lacey Kafer at lacey.kafer@gmail.com for information on donating a basket for the auction. Baskets may be delivered to
the basket display area in the Event Center. Bids may be placed during show hours. The payments and final bids for most baskets
will be taken at noon on Friday, and a few special items will be finalized at the Friday banquet.
Welcome BBQ Dinner
To celebrate the start of Nationals, we are hosting an informal get together on Saturday, September 22, at the Bunkhouse. Dinner
will feature Pulled Pork and/or Pulled Chicken, baked beans, coleslaw, cookies, brownies, ice tea and lemonade and a cash bar.
The cost will be $5; please reserve your tickets on the summary submission form as reservations are required for attendance.
National Banquet
The National Banquet will be held at 7 P.M. on Friday night, September 28. Reservations are required and can be made using the
summary submission form. The meal will feature carved roast beef, chicken cordon-bleu, mashed potatoes/gravy, mixed
vegetables, garden salad, rolls & butter and assorted truffle desserts.
The cost will be $35 for adults and $15 for children under 10. Notify Geri Scheidt if you require a vegetarian/vegan alternative or
some other dietary request. We will accommodate, if possible. There will be a cocktail hour with a cash bar starting at 6 P.M.
Entertainment will be provided, and MVA and MVJ will also be presented at this event. We will also have a table decorating
contest, with entry fees going to benefit ASHGI. Look for more details on this closer to time on our Facebook page and website.
Come join the fun!
Grooming Spaces / Bathing Facilities
Reserved grooming space is available in the Livestock Building, which is not climate-controlled. Spaces are approximately 10 X
10 feet and exercise pens are allowed. Some spaces may be irregular due to support pillars. Grooming spaces will be assigned.
Electrical outlets are available, but must be shared. Free grooming area will be available outside and exercise pens may be set up
there. All grooming spaces must be kept clean. The Grooming building will be open daily 6:30 AM - 11:00 P.M. NO DOGS IN
THE GROOMING AREA AFTER 11:00 P.M. EACH DAY. Reservations are $175 per space for the show. No per day
reservations will be accepted. Any unreserved spaces will be available at the show on a first-come, first-served basis at $200 per
space. Contact the Nationals Show Office in the Event Center at the show for an unreserved space. Handicap spaces are
available. Include handicap documentation with Submission Form. There will be NO refunds on cancellations received after
August 1, 2018. Group Reservations: Those wishing to be assigned together should have ONE person reserve the total number
of spaces needed for the group. There will be an outside dog washing area available, and we will provide Booster Baths.
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