BALLANTINE MANAGEMENT GROUP OF VIRGINIA INVITES YOU TO PARTICIPATE IN THE FREDERICKSBURG PET TALENT CONTEST.
DUE TO TIME AND SPACE LIMITATIONS, CONTESTANTS ARE LIMITED TO THE FIRST 20 QUALIFIED ENTRIES – DOGS ONLY
REGISTRATION IS BASED ON A FIRST COME, FIRST SERVE BASIS AND WILL CLOSE WHEN 20 ENTRANTS HAVE REGISTERED.
Location for the contest, judging and awards ceremony will take place on Sunday, September 22nd at 2pm at the Agility Demonstration Area at the back of the Exhibit Hall. Please see the schedule for Contestants below:
1. Enter your pet online only prior to the show. Complete a Registration Form and receive a number.
2. Report to the back of the hall (Booth #126) by the Demonstration Area by 1:45pm and line up in numerical order.
3. Pet Talent contest begins at 2pm sharp.
4. Have your pet perform their trick in front of the judges when your number is called.
5. Proceed directly to the table to pick up your thank you doggie bags.
6. Judging will take place following the contest.
7. 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners will be announced and awarded prizes at 2:30pm.
Judging will be based on: Creativity, Level of Difficulty and Overall Star Quality. The winners will be selected by a panel of five judges, whose decisions are final and binding.
Each contestant will receive a score from 1 to 5, 5 being the highest, in each of the three categories. These three scores will be added together to get one cumulative score. The cumulative score from each judge will be added together to give each dog one final score. In the event of the tie, the highest score will be determined by audience applause.
DUE TO TIME AND SPACE LIMITATIONS, CONTESTANTS ARE LIMITED TO THE FIRST 20 QUALIFIED ENTRIES – DOGS ONLY
REGISTRATION IS BASED ON A FIRST COME, FIRST SERVE BASIS AND WILL CLOSE WHEN 20 ENTRANTS HAVE REGISTERED.
Location for the contest, judging and awards ceremony will take place on Sunday, September 22nd at 2pm at the Agility Demonstration Area at the back of the Exhibit Hall. Please see the schedule for Contestants below:
1. Enter your pet online only prior to the show. Complete a Registration Form and receive a number.
2. Report to the back of the hall (Booth #126) by the Demonstration Area by 1:45pm and line up in numerical order.
3. Pet Talent contest begins at 2pm sharp.
4. Have your pet perform their trick in front of the judges when your number is called.
5. Proceed directly to the table to pick up your thank you doggie bags.
6. Judging will take place following the contest.
7. 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners will be announced and awarded prizes at 2:30pm.
Judging will be based on: Creativity, Level of Difficulty and Overall Star Quality. The winners will be selected by a panel of five judges, whose decisions are final and binding.
Each contestant will receive a score from 1 to 5, 5 being the highest, in each of the three categories. These three scores will be added together to get one cumulative score. The cumulative score from each judge will be added together to give each dog one final score. In the event of the tie, the highest score will be determined by audience applause.
pet costume contest
On Sunday, September 23, 2012 Ballantine Management Group of Virginia invites you to participate in the 1st Annual fredericksburg Pet Costume Contest.
Due to time and space limitations,
Contestants are limited to the first 10 QUALIFIED ENTRIES per dog & cat category
registration is based on a first come, first serve basis and will close when categories all full.
Location for the entries, judging and awards ceremony will take place on Sunday, September 23rd at 2pm at the STAGE at the back of the hall. Please see the schedule for Contestants below:
1. Enter your pet starting at 11:00am in the LOBBY on Sunday, September 23. Complete a Registration Form and receive a number.
2. Report to the back of the hall by the STAGE by 1:45pm and line up in numerical order.
3. Pet Costume contest begins at 2pm sharp.
4. Parade your costumed pet when your number is called.
5. Proceed directly to the table to pick up your thank you doggie and cat goodie bags.
6. Judging will take place following the contest.
7. 1st and 2nd place winners will be announced and awarded prizes at 2:30pm.
We are looking for a Dog and Cat with the Best Overall Memorable Costume. You can dress your dog or cat however you wish.
Judging will be based on: Creativity, Pet’s Fun Personality and Overall Memorable Impression.
The winners will be selected by a panel of three judges, whose decisions are final and binding.
Each contestant will receive a score from 1 to 10, 10 being the highest, in each of the three categories. These three scores will be added together to get one cumulative score. The cumulative score from each judge will be added together to give each dog/cat one final score. In the event of the tie, the highest score will be determined by audience applause.
Rules:
Contestants who desire to participate in the Contest with their dogs and cats will be required to complete a registration form. Forms will be available in the front LOBBY of the Exhibit Hall near the Box Office on a first come, first serve basis. Completion of the registration form is required. All eligible contestants who register for the Contest will be considered during the preliminary round of judging. Ballantine Management Group of Virginia will prohibit you from participation in the contest, if at their sole discretion, you show a disregard for, or attempt to circumvent these Official contest rules or act: (a) in a manner that affects the administration, security, fairness or proper play or conduct of the Contest in any way; (b) with an intent to annoy, threaten or harass any other Participant or the Sponsor; or (c) in any other disruptive manner.
The participating Dog/Cat must be in costume and must be owned by the contestant; and the contestant and participating dog/cat must be present at the contest stage at 1:45pm.
Employees and their family members of Ballantine Management Group of Virginia and the Fredericksburg Expo & Conference Center and each of their affiliates are not permitted to enter Contest. Event is open to Dogs and Cats only. All costumes will be judged on Creativity, Pet’s Fun Personality and Overall Memorable Impression. Prizes awarded are 1st and 2nd place in each category. In the case of a tie, the highest score will be determined by the audience applause. Incomplete or inaccurate entries and entries not complying with the rules are subject to disqualification. Inappropriate costumes or entries in bad taste as determined by Ballantine Management Group of Virginia employees are void. Decisions of the judges are final. You must be present to win. If you are not present, then the award goes to the next entry with the most votes who is present. By entering, the contestant agrees to comply with these rules and agree to sign a release without additional compensation, unless prohibited by law. Contestants agree to indemnify and hold harmless Ballantine Management Group of Virginia and Fredericksburg Expo & Conference Center and its parent and affiliates for any and all claims that may occur as a result of their participation in the contest, or that may occur as a result of the actions of their pets. Contestants agree to be responsible for their pet’s behavior and must be kept on a leash at all times. Pet owners must clean-up after their pet. Sponsored by Ballantine Management Group of Virginia.
1. Enter your pet starting at 11:00am in the LOBBY on Sunday, September 23. Complete a Registration Form and receive a number.
2. Report to the back of the hall by the STAGE by 1:45pm and line up in numerical order.
3. Pet Costume contest begins at 2pm sharp.
4. Parade your costumed pet when your number is called.
5. Proceed directly to the table to pick up your thank you doggie and cat goodie bags.
6. Judging will take place following the contest.
7. 1st and 2nd place winners will be announced and awarded prizes at 2:30pm.
We are looking for a Dog and Cat with the Best Overall Memorable Costume. You can dress your dog or cat however you wish.
Judging will be based on: Creativity, Pet’s Fun Personality and Overall Memorable Impression.
The winners will be selected by a panel of three judges, whose decisions are final and binding.
Each contestant will receive a score from 1 to 10, 10 being the highest, in each of the three categories. These three scores will be added together to get one cumulative score. The cumulative score from each judge will be added together to give each dog/cat one final score. In the event of the tie, the highest score will be determined by audience applause.
Rules:
Contestants who desire to participate in the Contest with their dogs and cats will be required to complete a registration form. Forms will be available in the front LOBBY of the Exhibit Hall near the Box Office on a first come, first serve basis. Completion of the registration form is required. All eligible contestants who register for the Contest will be considered during the preliminary round of judging. Ballantine Management Group of Virginia will prohibit you from participation in the contest, if at their sole discretion, you show a disregard for, or attempt to circumvent these Official contest rules or act: (a) in a manner that affects the administration, security, fairness or proper play or conduct of the Contest in any way; (b) with an intent to annoy, threaten or harass any other Participant or the Sponsor; or (c) in any other disruptive manner.
The participating Dog/Cat must be in costume and must be owned by the contestant; and the contestant and participating dog/cat must be present at the contest stage at 1:45pm.
Employees and their family members of Ballantine Management Group of Virginia and the Fredericksburg Expo & Conference Center and each of their affiliates are not permitted to enter Contest. Event is open to Dogs and Cats only. All costumes will be judged on Creativity, Pet’s Fun Personality and Overall Memorable Impression. Prizes awarded are 1st and 2nd place in each category. In the case of a tie, the highest score will be determined by the audience applause. Incomplete or inaccurate entries and entries not complying with the rules are subject to disqualification. Inappropriate costumes or entries in bad taste as determined by Ballantine Management Group of Virginia employees are void. Decisions of the judges are final. You must be present to win. If you are not present, then the award goes to the next entry with the most votes who is present. By entering, the contestant agrees to comply with these rules and agree to sign a release without additional compensation, unless prohibited by law. Contestants agree to indemnify and hold harmless Ballantine Management Group of Virginia and Fredericksburg Expo & Conference Center and its parent and affiliates for any and all claims that may occur as a result of their participation in the contest, or that may occur as a result of the actions of their pets. Contestants agree to be responsible for their pet’s behavior and must be kept on a leash at all times. Pet owners must clean-up after their pet. Sponsored by Ballantine Management Group of Virginia.
