SEPTEMBER 11-12 2010

A Rare Opportunity to Participate in a GEORGE ALSTON HANDLING CLINIC

Location: UAW HALL, 2625 PAPERMILL ROAD, WINCHESTER, VIRGINIA 22601

CLASSES FOR BEGINNING & ADVANCED HANDLERS AND OBSERVERS
Proudly Hosted By The Shawnee Kennel Club

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George Alston, author of The Winning Edge, is one of the top professional dog handlers of all time. For more than 30 years, George led the dogs entrusted to him to countless wins, including more than 200 Best in Show rosettes and 600+ Group placements. Now retired from handling, this acknowledged master
instructor in conformation handling travels throughout the U.S. presenting seminars designed to develop
and polish handling skills necessary for success in class, Group, and Best in Show competitions.

Deadline for Reservations: AUGUST 30, 2010
Alston seminars sell out quickly—don’t delay submitting your registration form!

COURSE LEVELS

Beginners:

Geared to the novice exhibitor. Handler must be at least 10 years old.
A mature, well-trained dog will be to your learning advantage. Dogs must be at
least 12 months old to participate. (Limited to 20 handler/dog teams.)

Advanced:

For experienced exhibitors. Handler should have been showing dogs for
5 years or have finished at least 2 dogs to conformation championship. Dogs must
be at least 12 months old to participate. (Limited to 20 handler/dog teams.)

FEES (include continental breakfast and sandwich lunch each day)
Beginner and Advanced—$165.00 for the two-day seminar.
Observers—$75.00 for the two-day seminar.

For more information, contact Anne Legge, 540-667-2937 or annelegge@comcast.net
Directions to UAW Hall: From I-81 Exit 313, take Route 50 West (Jubal Early Drive) .4 mile, turn left on Pleasant Valley Road. Go 1.2 miles to UAW Hall on Papermill, just off Pleasant Valley on the right behind Panera Bread.

Accommodations: Because area motels may change policies on accepting dogs, please contact them directly. Please be considerate so we may continue to use these facilities.

Candlewood Suites, 1135 Millwood Pike 540-667-8323 ($12/day/pet, limit of 2)
Best Western Lee Jackson, 711 Millwood Ave 540-662-4154 ($5/day/pet)
Travelodge-Winchester, 160 Front Royal Pike 540-665-0685 ($10/pet)
Red Roof Inn, Rte. 50 East at I-81 540-667-5000 (No fee. No pets left unattended in room)
Super 8 Motel, 1077 Millwood Pike 540-665-4450 ($10/pet)

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