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from Eighth Bullmastiff National Specialty - 19 to 21 May 2023

PLATINUM PACKAGE $2,000.00+

Breeders Championship Pointscore:

We are excited to announce that we will be holding a new competition at this National, the inaugural Breeders Championship Pointscore.

As many of you would be aware, Mave Rostron of the famous Graecia Kennels UK recently passed away. In recognition of the legacy that both Mave and Alan have left the bullmastiff fraternity worldwide, we decided to hold this breeders event in their honour.

Breeders will accumulate points for dogs bred under their prefix at all shows ie the Curtain Raiser, Open Show, National Conformation, Sweepstakes and Property Classes. Points will be awarded for placings in all classes in all shows over the weekend. Dogs do not need to be owned by the breeder, points are accumulated based on the dogs prefix regardless of the owner.

The winning breeder will be awarded the Graecia Memorial Trophy which they will get to keep. This stunning trophy comes from Alan and Mave’s personal collection and has been kindly donated in their honour by Julie Lindley (Hyerdunscar Kennels UK). We would like to thank Julie for this very unique and special piece.

Breed Lecture:

We have invited Andrew Burt (VIC) to conduct a bullmastiff breed lecture after judging on Saturday. We anticipate this will start around 3.30pm after conformation judging and photos have been completed. This is open to all exhibitors, judges, trainee judges, and anyone interested in bull or molosser breeds. For trainee judges we can provide a hands on component and hope exhibitors will make their dogs available. It is a unique opportunity for people to see this many bullmastiffs in one place and what better way to promote our breed. Please come and join us for refreshments and learn more about our wonderful breed.

State Club Challenge:

Rules have been emailed to all state clubs. The State Club Challenge was started at the 3rd National in 2008, also held in Queensland. It is a competition between the state Bullmastiff Clubs with dogs being nominated by those clubs and submitted to the Show Manager prior to the show starting. Points are awarded for placings at the National conformation classes only. The winning state will receive the beautiful perpetual trophy, and the individuals from the winning state team will also receive a trophy. There is no entry fee for this competition.

1. Each state can be represented by a maximum of 3 dogs and 3 bitches.

2. Only dogs & bitches who will be 12 months of age or older on the first day of the National (20th May 2023) are eligible for nomination. Age classes that can contend for State of Origin are: Junior, Intermediate, Limit, Australian Bred, Open & Bred by Exhibitor.

3. The team must consist of at least one dog & one bitch not titled on the first day of the National (20th May 2023).

4. Owners of the selected dogs and the dogs themselves, must have been a resident of the state that they are competing for, for not less than 2 years. If someone has recently moved interstate or the selected dog transferred to another state, special dispensation may be granted after a submission by that state Bullmastiff Club is given to the 8th National committee for consideration. Submissions to be sent to The Secretary: Melissa Smith, email: bullmastiffclubshowmanager@hotmail.com

5. It is the responsibility of each state Bullmastiff Club to nominate/select their team.

6. Each state Bullmastiff Club is to present their team in writing in a sealed envelope to be handed to The Show Manager by 9.00am on the first day of judging Saturday 20th May 2023.

Marquee Hire:

Marquee hire will be available for the 3 days – 3.5m x 3.5m Marquee with walls @ $250 or 4.5m x 4.5m Marquee with walls @ $330 - a $100 deposit will be required when booking with the balance due no later than 31/03/23. Please email the Secretary bullmastiffclubshowmanager@hotmail.com

NOTE: no pegged marquees or gazebos are allowed ringside due to a new irrigation system being installed on the grounds. If exhibitors want to set up their own gazebos it will be in designated areas and not ringside or behind hire marquees. This is a DogsQLD rule which the club has to abide by.

Accommodation:

Limited camping is available on the grounds. There are no powered sites. https://dogsqueensland.org.au/members/durack-camping/

All bookings are to be made through the Show Manager website. Sites 1-20 are unable to be booked for Caravans or Motorhomes. As a general rule, sites 27-40 are the largest, then sites 42-50, followed by sites 1-26. Each allocated site allows for a maximum of 6 people and 1 vehicle with 1 trailer / float or caravan or 1 motorhome with 1 trailer / float.

Camping will be permitted from 4.00pm on the day prior to the start of the event until 10.00am the day after the event concludes. **Changes to camping sites are not permitted, please check that you have selected the correct site and dates**

Caravans can be hired and brought to site try: https://www.camplify.com.au/s/brisbane-qld-4000

Other pet friendly accommodation details are available on the Dogs Queensland website: https://dogsqueensland.org.au/owners/pet-friendly-accommodation/

Commemorative Catalogue Advertising:

Advertising is available in the commemorative catalogue.

Individual/Kennel: ½ page colour – $70 Full page colour – $120.

Commercial: ½ page colour- $150 Full page colour – $250

Completed artwork/ads are to be a pdf file 300dpi. The advertiser is responsible for their own ad. Please ensure all submissions are correct and complete as no changes will be made by the cataloguer. Payment must accompany your ad and a copy of receipt sent with artwork. Please use the same bank details listed on the sponsorship table and use your “surname ad” as a reference. Please email the Secretary, Melissa Smith: bullmastiffclubshowmanager@hotmail.com

The closing date for ads is 16th April 2023, no exceptions.

Merchandise:

Merchandise is now available to order! Orders via Show Manager https://showmanager.com.au/activity/1209?cal=true

We have some great items to commemorate the show, check out details on the following pages. Items can be collected at the show or posted. Closing date for orders to be posted 31st March 2023. Items to be collected at the National orders close 30th April 2023. Please note: no items will be available for sale at the show.

Dinner & Auction:

On the Sunday night there will be a presentation dinner and auction. This will be a sit down buffet style dinner with a range of food options. More information in next package.

Photographs & critiques:

Critiques on all placegetters for both shows. An official photographer will be present at the venue and will photograph all placegetters in the ring. Official photographs of all winners will be taken with judges and ribbons.

Health testing:

There will be a health component to the weekend, more information in next package.

Acknowledgment:

A big thank you to Michaela Lister of Blue Skies Design for helping design our wonderful logo and her ongoing assistance with the National and as BMCQLD newsletter editor.

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