EVENT DETAILS
The Greater Pittsburgh Golden Retriever Club is excited to host the 2024 GRCA Eastern Regional along with 4 independent specialties. Information for everything related to the events can be found under the EASTERN REGIONAL tab on the menu bar. Our goal is to make it as easy for you to find the information you need in one place. Check back regularly for new updates!
GRCA 2024 EASTERN REGIONAL EVENT INFORMATION
CLANTYRE SHOW SERVICES
CONFORMATION ENTRIES have closed.
Clantyre Show Secretary Services
Rhonda Toren
AKC Licensed Trial Secretary
Phone: 410-997-3698
website: https://www.clantyre.net
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*Please note judging change for 4-6 puppy and junior showmanship.
OBEDIENCE / RALLY
Entries for Obedience / Rally have closed
There will be morning Obedience for Goldens only on Friday, June 21, 2024. In the afternoon there will be Rally for Goldens only. Qualifying in one of these events will be required in order to qualify for the Triple Play award from GPGRC and the Triathlon award from GRCA.
CCA
CCA entries are filled.
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The CCA run-list is attached below. Please arrive 30 minutes prior to your time to be measured and photographed. Alternates should be on site in the event of absence or no show.
If there is a conflict with the WC/X please let the CCA chairs know ASAP. See you there!
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Field and CCA Events
150 Wise Road
Greenville, PA 16125
WC / WCX
WC / WCX Entries have closed.
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The 2024 GRCA Eastern Regional WC/WCX will be held on Wednesday, June 19, 2024. Land and Water will run simultaneously. PLEASE bring shade and extra water. There is little shade on site and the temperatures will be HOT.
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Lunch will be provided courtesy of GPGRC.
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TRIPLE PLAY
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GPGRC is pleased to announce the Triple Play Award for dogs qualifying in a field event, rally/obedience, and conformation/CCA on Weds (CCA/field) and Friday (rally/obedience, conformation).
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If you qualify for the triple play award you will need to complete the application.
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PARADE OF VETERANS
Entries are closed for this event.
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We will be celebrating our Veterans by holding a Parade of Veterans. The parade will be held after the Veteran class at the regional. Each Veteran will be recognized and given a very special personalized Rosette. Goldens 8 years old and over are eligible to participate.
TOURNAMENT OF BESTS
Sunday after judging
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Each winner from each of the five shows in Best Puppy, Best Bred-by Exhibitor and Best Veteran* will compete at the conclusion of Sunday’s show for overall winner in each class and a cash prize!
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*Puppy, Veteran or Bred by Exhibitor entries that win Best of Breed or Best of Winners in the regular conformation classes automatically win Best Puppy, Best Veteran or Best Bred by Exhibitor.
FUN MATCH
​Register on Wednesday
June 19th before 5:30 pm.
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On Wednesday evening, June 19, 2024,
at 6:30 pm under the fairgrounds pavilion, CVGRC will sponsor a FUN MATCH with classes for puppies, adults and veterans.
Cost will be $3.00 per entry. Complimentary Beverage and Cheese will be served.
Judge will be Sue Sanvido.
FUN AND GAMES NIGHT
CANCELLED DUE TO HEAT
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The fun begins at 6:30 pm
Join us on Thursday evening, June 20,2024, at 6:30 pm for a fun filled evening of FUN and GAMES. There will be a variety of games and activities for both the humans and the dogs!
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Some of the events planned.
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Picasso Dog Paintings - bring your dog to create a one of a kind take home masterpiece.
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Bottle toss - Win bottles of wine.
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Musical chairs with your dogs.
RV / GROOMING / TAILGATE DINNER RESERVATIONS / HOTEL INFORMATION
RV INFORMATION
Electric only sites are still available
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RV camping at the Fairgrounds is available. Full Hook Up sites are SOLD OUT.. There is a dump station on the grounds. A full-service bathroom including showers will be provided. Please read all the camping regulations on our RV form.
The reservation form is online fillable.
GROOMING
UPDATE: GROOMING spots under the pavilion are sold out. The fairgrounds have many covered stalls throughout the grounds were set up and electric can be used without charge. There will be a bathing area on site for participants to bath your dogs.
FRIDAY TAILGATE DINNER
We have reached our 100 guest reservation maximum
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GPGRC would like to thank participants for attending the GRCA Eastern Regional. We will be hosting a Hibachi style buffet dinner after the show on Friday, June 21st at 6 pm. The main entrees will be Hibachi style steak, chicken, fried rice, and veggies with dessert. A nominal cost of $10 per person is being requested. Reservations are required.
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HOTEL INFORMATION
Below is a list of hotels in the area that will accept dogs. If you are attending the WC/WCX the hotels near Grove City will be closer to the WC/WCX and CCA events.