Weekend schedule
Sunday Evening - Groom Team Canada Fundraiser
COMPETITIONS
Sunday - November 10
SPORTING CLASS (A,B,C)
SALON FREESTYLE
(A&B)
8.30am - 9.00am
Prejudging
9.00am - 11.30am
Competition *
11.30am- 12.00pm
Judging
12.00pm
Announcements
MINI ME &
(under 15 years)
1.00pm -1.30pm
Competition
1.30pm - 2.00pm
Judging &
Announcements
CREATIVE RUNWAY
1.00pm -1.30pm
Competition/
Presentation
1.30pm - 2.00pm
Judging &
Announcements
OTHER PURE BREDS
(A,B,C)
2.15pm - 2.45pm
Prejudging
2.45pm - 5.00pm
Competition *
5.00pm - 5.30pm
Judging
5.30pm
Announcements
* includes 15 minute break
SEMINARS
Sunday - November 10
MORE BANG FOR YOUR BUCK
9.00am - 10.00am
How to incorporate policies, efficiently schedule appointments, and set pricing to your worth, and more!
Presented by Irina Pinkusevich
12 STEPS TO A PERFECT GROOM
10.00am - 11.00am
Learn the12 step method developed for all skill levels to quickly creative beautiful and consistent styles with confidence
Presented by Michell Evans
Demonstrations will be done a Poodle X
SOCIAL MEDIA 101
11.30am - 12.30pm
Create impact through social media that aligns with your business goals. Learn who, what, when, where and why to posting.
Presented by Beth Tonken
SPECTACULAR SPORTING DOGS
1.30pm - 2.30pm
Learn the different techniques to properly work the jackets and achieve natural looking furnishings. Discussion on bathing and drying as well as demonstrations on how to rake, card, thin and trim the coat. These techniques can be applied to many breeds.
Presented by Michell Evans
Demonstrations will be done on an American Cocker Spaniel
BREED DEMONSTRATION:
3.00pm - 4.00pm
Expert grooming techniques will be demonatrated on how to achieve the perfect Kerry Blue Terrier trim
Presented by Irina Pinkusevich
DOUBLE COATED BREEDS WITH STYLE
4.30pm - 5.30pm
Discover tools, products and techniques that allow you to maximize your time, while dazzling your clients with this easy maintenance trim.
Presented by Lorna Phillips
Demonstration done on a Golden Retriever
COMPETITIONS
Monday - November 11
WIRE CLASS
(A,B,C)
SALON FREESTYLE (C)
8.30am - 9.00am
Prejudging
9.00am - 11.30pm
Competition *
11.30am- 12.00pm
Judging
12.00pm
Announcements
CLIPPER CLASS
(ONLY OPEN TO B,C)
12.15 pm- 12.45pm
Prejudging
12.45pm- 2.00pm
Competition
2.00pm-2.30pm
Judging
2.30pm
Announcements
POODLE CLASS
(A,B,C)
2.45pm- 3.15pm
Prejudging
3.15pm - 5.30pm
Competition *
5.30pm - 6.00pm
Judging
6.00pm
Announcements
AWARDS
6.30pm
BEST IN SHOW
BEST IN INTERMEDIATE
BEST IN NOVICE
BEST 1ST TIMER
BEST GROOMED BY ODGA MEMBER
* includes 15 minute break
SEMINARS
Monday - November 11.
THE SAVVY EMPLOYER
9.00am - 10:00am
The ins and outs of motivating, supervising and managing employees.
Presented by Michell Evans
THE RIGHT STYLE FOR THE RIGHT DOG
10.30am - 11. 30am
Have a client that gives you freedom to do what ever you want? Are you a competition groomer looking for a style that best suits your dog? Let this seminar guide you to the perfect style for the dog you have, based on structure and coat type.
Presented by Irina Pinkusevich
Demonstration will be done on an over grown Miniature Poodle
GAINING AND MAINTAINING ONLINE PRESENCE
11.30am - 12.30pm
Discover the benefits of different types of social media, how and when to deal with customer complaints online and more
presented by Beth Tonken
DROP COATS WITH STYLE & EASE
1.30pm - 2.30pm
Drop coats can be time consuming and frustrating! Learn the best techniques, products and tools to go from choppy and uneven, to plush and stylish.
Presented by Michell Evans
Demonstrations will be done on a Shih Tzu
SMALL CHANGE, BIG IMPACT
3.00pm - 4.00pm
Little changes can make a BIG difference. Watch a dog previously used for competition, be transformed to be that much more stunning with a few tweaks
Presented by Irina Pinkusevich
SHOP TO SPAW:
4.30pm - 5.30pm
This interactive seminar with discuss customer service from the dogs point of view! Also discussion about products, equipment and add on services that will benefit your clients and put a few bucks in your pocket.
Presented by Lorna Phillips
Venue & Hotel Booking
Our venue is Ramada Plaza by Wyndham in Niagara Falls, Ontario.
For special room rates please quote "lets groom show". Please be mindful of the pets in your care and of course pick up after them.
Address
Ramada Plaza by Wyndham
7389 Lundy's Lane, Niagara Falls,
ON L2H 1H4
Phone: 1-905-358-6116
Web:
Guest Room Information
The above guest rooms (other than the staff rooms outlined in conference package) will be reserved at a rate of $79.00 per room, per night, based on Single or Double Occupancy, Deluxe Accommodation.
Please note guest room rate(s) are subject to all applicable taxes (13% HST and Resort Fee).
An additional charge of $40.00 plus taxes and resort fee, per night will apply for any guests bringing a pet in the guestroom.
For each additional person over the age of 16 years, a $20.00 per person room supplement will be applicable.
A parking charge of $20.00 plus taxes, per vehicle, per night does apply for all overnight guests.
Please note: There are only a limited number of pet friendly rooms available at the venue. To help accommodate the need for additional rooms allowing pets, we have also secured a promotion with Old Stone Inn Boutique Hotel
The Ramada Plaza is located minutes from the Falls. Getting here is pretty easy from Toronto Airport, Buffalo Airport or traveling by vehicle over the Queenston-Lewiston Bridge, Rainbow Bridge or Peace Bridge.
When not at the show, you can enjoy 2 indoor pools. And make sure to visit some famous Niagara Falls attractions.
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