August 11, 2023

From the Desk of your Show Chairs…….. Some important deadlines and information to keep in mind.

All events are now open for RR entries. Deadline for all entries is Wed. Sept. 6            Conformation                Rau                          https://www.raudogshows.com
Sweepstakes                 Rau                             https://www.raudogshows.com
Obedience                    Rau                              https://www.raudogshows.com
Rally                            Rau                              https://www.raudogshows.com
Agility                                                              https://www.labtestedonline.com
Fast CAT (Pay on Shopify)                             Email: whitewingz@aol.com
Lure Coursing (Check payable to RRCUS)         Mail Entry form(s) to John Arvin, 399 N. Main St., Barnegat, NJ 08005-2439 

Rally and Obedience Practice: If entering Rally or Obedience Practices, please keep in mind the practice time slot is limited to one entry per Obedience and Rally class entered at the National Specialty.

Handler Facebook Auction: The Handler Auction has begun. We are so grateful for all the wonderful handlers who have donated their time and skills this year. Let’s show them our support by placing bids. Click here to view the Photo album. Bids close Thursday, August 31 at 9pm Mountain. 

Merchandise Pre-Sale Items: Please note the following items are for pre-sale only and must be purchased by Fri., Sept. 15.

 Men’s and Women’s Jackets $89.00
 Embroidered National Specialty logo. Fabric: polyester woven shell bonded to a water-resistant laminated film. Polyester microfleece lining * Water resistant * Wind resistant * Front zippered pockets * Zip-through cadet collar

 Woven Throws: $89.00
 Woven throws (w/fringe) are Jacquard woven by skilled artisan weavers in USA textile mills using 100% cotton, with National Specialty  logo

 Garment Bag: $75.00
 Embroidered with the National Specialty logo. The Garment Bag is a Dark Grey, Waterproof, Tear Resistance Dimensions: 42” long.

July 31, 2023

From the desk of your Show Chairs.....

A few questions have come up over the weekend. Please read below

1. 4-6 Month Puppies. Must be under 6 Month of age as of Tues. Oct 10. 
   6-9 Month Puppies. Must be under 9 Months of age as of Wed. Oct. 11.

2. Annette Ernst email address is incorrect on the Best Ridge Form. Inadvertantly missed a letter. Please email Best Ridge forms to anjarisrr@yahoo.com

3. When ordering Awards Dinner, Please indicate your selection in the comments/notes section during Shopify check out. If you have not dones so, please send an email to Catie Carlson Carlson.catie@gmail.com

4. If you know you are unable to attend this year and need to cancell your reservation, please contact Zoelynn ridgebacks@rogers.com

Will keep updating as more questions come in.

July 27, 2023

Good morning RR Community,

The 2023 National Specialty Premium/Information Packet is now available on the RRCUS website: https://www.rrcus.org/resources/Documents/2023_RRCUS_InfoPacket%20_FINAL.pdf

Rau Dog Show are have opened Conformation, Sweepstakes, Obedience and Rally entries. Go to Rau Dog Shows site at: https://www.raudogshows.com

If you are entering an event that has a form to submit information, please print, complete and email to the event chair. Chair contact information will be at the bottom of the form. Your entry is not complete until entry form and payment are received.

If you have any questions about the information packet, please feel free to contact me, Zoelynn Ashton, at ridgebacks@rogers.com

June 16, 2023

June 11th, 2023 
Trophies are now open to everyone. Please consider donating to the trophy drive this year.  

Link To Sponsorship: 2023 Rapid City, SD Trophy Sponsorship Opportunities 

May 19, 2023

Breaking News from the Top 25 Committee: Karen Peterson.......
Just a reminder that the deadline for Top 25 entries is June 1st. Entries and extra rosettes can be ordered on the RRCUS Shopify store by clicking here
Contact me with any questions at karenpeterson4@gmail.com

May 16, 2023

Breaking News from the Fast CATs Trial Secretary: Jamie Eagleston........
NEW EVENT THIS YEAR!!! We are excited to announce AKC has approved our first two Fast CAT events for our National this year on Sunday, October 8th. Bring your dog out and do two concurrent runs within an hour time slot to see how fast your dog can run the 100 yard dash. Fast CATs are very popular and events fill fast. Don't procrastinate! Get your entry in as soon as it open's on Tuesday, August 8th!

One hour time slots will be assigned in the order entries are received with priority going to Ridgebacks participating in other National events entered that day, so get your entries in early for the best time slots. We will also have some fun, unofficial awards for the Fastest Rhodesian Ridgeback and the "Slowly, But Surely" RR as well. These events close on Wednesday, September 6th or when entry limits are met. A waitlist will be started once entry limit is met and will be used to replace cancelations until the closing date of Wednesday, September 6th.

May 14, 2023

Breaking News from the Vendor Chair Chair: Elizabeth Goodman.........
As we all look forward to our 2023 Specialty, we also look forward to visiting our vendors. Please let me know of any recommended vendors - particularly if you show in South Dakota area, as those vendors are more likely to be interested. Feel free to post here or send a PM.

May 11, 2023

Breaking News from the Top 25 Chair: Lynn Miller.........
Westminster is over, congratulations to all those that placed!! Now it is time to gear up for the 2023 National Specialty! Invitations have gone out for the much-anticipated Top 25 Event and it's time to start planing your outfit, my friends. This year's theme is Champagne and Roses and will feature, of course, a champagne toast to the well-deserved dogs and their humans. To help you plan your outfit, think cream, ivory, blush tones, silver and the always in vogue black. For inspiration...

Breaking News from the Agility Trial Secretary.......
Link to purchase R.O.A.R. shirts follows! Order by 5/24, all proceeds to NS Agility!
https://tinyurl.com/agility-roar

Apr. 20, 2023

Breaking News from the Trophies Sponsor Chair: Denise Eberhard.........

TROPHIES TROPHIES TROPHIES

It’s that time again!! We have opened the 2023 National Specialty Trophy Dive.

All 2022 National Specialty placement winners can purchase the trophy you won last year. 

Contact me directly via email. Deberhard20@yahoo.com for the link to purchase your

trophies. (Please don’t send me a FB message)

 When purchasing, please limit your purchases to what you won in 2022. 

 If you would like to a dedicated for the catalog, please place in the note/comment

section before checking out.

 This special offering will run until June and then we will open it up to everyone!

All trophy sponsorships will be listed in the National Specialty Catalog.

Thanks!

Denise Eberhard

Trophy Sponsor Chair

Feb. 13, 2023

Just a quick reminder: Holiday Inn Rapid City Opens Tomorrow 9am Mountain

Here are some details:

 To reserve your room: call 844-516-6415 or 605-348-4000. Reference "2023

National Specialty Show" or group code: R22

 A discounted rate of $104.00 plus taxes per night applies for either: Single King

with a Sofa-Sleeper OR a Double Queen room

 Room Block: October 6th - 15th, 2023 Rate cannot be guaranteed after 9/6/23

 There will be a $50 per room pet fee. The host hotel will allow three (3) dogs per

room, and we will be providing plastic sheeting to place under your crates at check-

in, as we have in the past.

Schedule of Events

Please go to: https://www.rrcus.org/Tentative-Schedule

We look forward to welcoming you to Rapid City.

Your 2023 National Specialty Show Committee

Feb. 9, 2023

2023 RRCUS National Specialty Announcement

Oct. 7 - 14 Rapid City, SD

"Host" Hotel Reservations Update

Holiday Inn Rapid City Downtown/Rushmore Plaza/Convention Center

Reservations Open Tuesday February 14 @ 9am Mountain Standard Time

Here are some details:

 To reserve your room: call 844-516-6415 or 605-348-4000. Reference "2023

National Specialty Show" or group code: R22

 A discounted rate of $104.00 plus taxes per night applies for either: Single King

with a Sofa-Sleeper OR a Double Queen room.

 Upgrade to a Double Queen Executive (Double Queen w/ Sofa-Sleeper) for $10

more per night.

 Room Block: October 6th - 15th, 2023

 Rate cannot be guaranteed after 9/6/23

 There will be a $50 per room pet fee. The host hotel will allow three (3) dogs per

room, and we will be providing plastic sheeting to place under your crates at check-

in, as we have in the past.

RV information to follow.

Schedule of Events

Please go to: https://www.rrcus.org/Tentative-Schedule

We thank you for your patience and look forward to welcoming you to South Dakota.

Your 2023 National Specialty Show Committee

Feb. 7, 2023

2023 RRCUS National Specialty Oct. 7-14 Rapid City, SD

UPDATE: Host Hotel Reservations @ Holiday Inn Rapid City Downtown/ Rushmore Plaza /

Convention Center

As most of you were aware, general reservations were tentatively scheduled to open today,

Tues. Feb. 7 at 9am Mountain.

Unfortunately, general reservation need to be postpone until a few items are worked out.

Please do not call the hotel, they will be unable to release rooms for reservation.

We apologize for any inconvenience this has caused.

Here are the details once we confirm the new opening date.

A discounted rate for 2023 National Specialty Show is available at Holiday Inn Rapid City

Downtown – Conv Ctr, Rapid City, SD.

October 6th-15th, 2023

$104 Single King with Sofa-sleeper

$104 Double Queen

Upgrade to a Double Queen Executive (Double Queen with w/ sleeper sofa) for $10 more

Rate cannot be guaranteed after 9/6/23

To Reserve your room: Call 844-516-6415 or 605-348-4000. Reference 2023 National

Specialty Show or group code R22.

There will be a $50 per room pet fee. The host hotel will allow three (3) dogs per room and

we will be providing a mat for under your crates at check in as in the past.

RV information to follow shortly.

Sincerely,

Zoelynn Ashton

2023 RRCUS NS Chair