Northwest Congress

October 27-28, 2012

8:30 am – 6 pm

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  Location:   Kent Commons, 525 Fourth Avenue North, Kent, WA 98032
PLEASE DO NOT ENTER THE HALL BEFORE 8:30 AM

There is an entry door directly in to the show hall, located in the Kent Commons back parking lot.  Entrants must use this entry as the Kent Commons does not allow vendors (showers) to bring items through the main entrance doors. 
NO Pets (no dogs, cats, birds, goats, etc.) are allowed in the building.
       
  Showholder:   Amy Peck, 20014 SE 306th PL, Kent, WA 98042
Telephone: 253-631-4982 / Email: prtchek@yahoo.com
Website: www.finewoodstudio.com/nwc
       
  Entry Fees:   $55 unlimited - Fee entitles each shower to a full six foot tableTables will be provided and assigned; each person will have a full 6-foot table.  If you wish to be located next to someone in particular, please state so on your entry form and we will do our best to accommodate your request.
       
  Extra table fees:   Fee for an additional show table, or sale table is $30 per six foot table. 
       
  Sponsorships:   Available at $1/class, $5/section and $10/division. Sponsors receive mention in show program and at the show, plus the show holder’s undying gratitude!
       
  Awards:   Classes placed first through fifth. Paper flat ribbons will be given to first and second place models, with laminated flats for third through fifth places.  Please leave the laminated flats on the table; if a shower wishes to have a paper ribbon, s/he may request one at the head table.  Commercial rosettes will be awarded to champions and reserves.
       
  NAMHSA:   Northwest Congress will be applying for membership in the North American Model Horse Showers Association. If approved, all first and second place models in eligible classes will receive a ticket to attend either North American Nationals 2012 or 2013.
       
  Tags/Horse list   Tags are required for all models shown. Please use white string tags with the number and breed of your model.  Region 1 Tag Saver Program numbers may be used.  You must provide a list of your show models including: Tag Number, Horse Name, Finish (OF or CM) and Breed.
       
  Class Limits:   Class limits are two models per performance class and four models per halter class except no class limit in the OF China, CM Glaze, OF Hartland and Advanced CM divisions. You may, however, register as many models as you wish.
       
  Judging Criteria:  

Breed Classes:  Will be judged for appropriate breed specific characteristics, anatomy, biomechanics and conformation.

Collectability Classes:  Will be judged on rarity, age, condition, and desirability.  DOCUMENTATION IS MANDATORY TO ENTER A COLLECTIBILITY CLASS. 

Workmanship Classes:  Will be judged on technique, color selection, finish work and detailing.

       
  Rules:   *Alcohol is not allowed in the show hall at any time, per the Kent Commons rules. Violators will be asked to leave and may forfeit all show fees and right to participate in the show.

*All normal show rules apply: have fun, be a good sport, respect the judges, don’t touch models unless given permission.

*Please limit the size of documentation for breed or collectability to no larger than an 8.5 x 11 sheet of paper.
       
  Show Schedule:   Hall opens to showers both days at 8:30 AM, with judging to begin at 9:30 AM. Show ends at 6 PM on both days.  The intent is for NWC to be a fast-paced show.

DO NOT ENTER THE HALL BEFORE 8:30 AM.

Lunch break is from Noon – 1 pm.  Judging will begin after lunch promptly at 1 pm. 
Please see the included map for locations of nearby places to eat./Performance divisions will allow a ten minute break in between classes.