Fetchin' Frenzi Showcase of Dogs 2007

created by Nancy Whittington

to benefit the

St. Jude Showcase of Dogs

www.showcaseofdogs.org

Date:

October 12-14, 2007

Location:

Agricenter International

7777 Walnut Grove Road

Memphis, TN 38120

901.757.7777

www.agricenter.org

Miscellaneous Downloads:

Flyball Admission Entry Pass (Good for Friday and Saturday entry until 10 am)

Format, Divisions and Racing Schedules:

Download the seeding chart in excel format from this link.

Download the racing schedule in excel format from this link.

The racing schedule will be available at the site. Copies will be available at check-in.

Crating & Runback:

The majority of the crating areas will be in the D wing. Any extra or overflow areas will be in the amphitheater. Each crating area will be taped and labeled with your team name. Crating area sizes will be based on the number of teams you have entered. The building will be open on Thursday for setup. You can check out the following link for a layout map of the building. http://www.agricenter.org/expofloorplans.html The runback area for the racing lanes is a minimum of 65 feet.

Electricity:

There are wall receptacles along the walls and columns of the crating area. You may use an extension cord to bring power to your area. Please tape down your extension cord in walkways.

Parking Passes:

Parking passes will not be given. You will be required to pay to park. The showcase committee have not announced the price for parking. You will be allowed each day before the event begins and after the event ends to load and unload next to the building. Please be considerate of your time because we have several teams and other exhibitors in other sports loading and unloading. Please be mindful of the parking rules established by the showcase committee. They will tow vehicles left in loading and unloading areas.

Racing Numbers:

Thanks to the Gamblers for bringing their electronic racing number system. The crating area is in another room from the racing lanes and will not have a an electronic racing number system. If anyone has a wireless numbering system, it would be very helpful.

Admissions:

The showcase committee will be charging admission at the gates. You can pick up wrist bands at check in for your team members. These wrist bands will gain you access to the show for the entire weekend.

RV Parking:

The RV park is divided into three sections at the time of the show. One section is for everyday camping and the other two sections are dedicated to the Showcase of Dogs event. One section will be south of the main building near the confirmation rings. The other camping area will be on the west side of the building near the outdoor arena and agility. Flyballers are planned to be located in the west camping area near agility unless specifically requested otherwise. Go to the following link to print the mail in camping reservation form. http://www.showcaseofdogs.org/forms/campingrequest.pdf There will not be full hook up sites available, only sites with water and electricity are available. A dump station is located on site. You can check out this link for information about the park: http://www.agricenter.org/rvpark.html

Lodging:

Please confirm their policy with the motel whether or not they accept pets.

Comfort Inn Exit 16 off I-40 – 7787 Wolf River Pkwy 38138

901.757.7800

Hampton Inn Exit 13 off I-240 – 33 Humphreys Center 38120

901.747.3700

Homewood Suites 2270 N. Germantown Road 38138

901.751.2500

Memphis Plaza Hotel 6101 Shelby Oaks Dr 38134

901.388.7050

Motel 6 Exit 12 off I-40 1321 Sycamore View Rd 38134

901.382.8572

Quality Inns & Suites Exit 16 off I-40 – Germantown Rd - 38016

901.386.4600

Red Roof Inn Exit 12 off I-40

(Sycamore View) 38134

901.388.6111

Meals:

The show site will have several vendors. The show site is off of Germantown Parkway. Germantown Parkway has several eating establishments. You can find any of your major fast food restaurants. There are other restaurants such as but not limited too: Outback, Abners, Chili's, Perkins, El Porton, Corky's, Fox n Hound, Hueys, Applebees, Jason's Deli, Moe's, Pizza Hut within minutes of the show site.

Veterinarian:

The event normally has a mobile vet on-site. In the event you cannot find the show vet, the nearest vet is located north on Germantown Parkway. PetMed Veterinary Emergency - 830 N. Germantown Pkwy, #105, Cordova, TN 38018 Phone: 901.624.9002 It is a 24 hour emergency animal hospital.

Judge(s):

Head Judge: Steve McAvoy

Relief Judge(s): Tim Mulrooney

Volunteers Needed:

Thanks to all the teams that have so graciously responded with offers to help. We will need help each day line and box judging. Please try and leave a box judge behind after each race. A ticket will be given to anyone who line or box judges a race. There will be two $25 gift cards each day to enter your ticket for an end of day drawing. We do not have full time person assigned to the score table. If you can provide any assistance, your help would be greatly appreciated.

Reminders:

You must have a run number for your dog for them to be eligible to run on a team. Internet access will not be available on-site.

Remember to pick up after your dog. The show site will have several areas designated as doggie relief areas.

The Showcase Committee requests that dogs are walked on a leash no longer than 6 feet.

Tournament Information

Tournament Closing: 09-12-07

Classes Offered
	Standard	Variety	Singles	Pairs
Friday Oct. 12	$90.00	Not Offered	$15.00 Limit 10 Teams and Day of entries will be allowed as time permits	$25.00 Limit 10 Teams and Day of entries will be allowed as time permits
Saturday Oct. 13	$90.00	Not Offered	Day of entries will be allowed as time permits	Not Offered
Sunday Oct. 14	$90.00	Not Offered	Day of entries will be allowed as time permits	Not Offered

Tournament Director: Tim Mulrooney
1360 Lakeview Dr.
Collierville TN 38017
Phone: 901-237-3227
Email: tim@fetchinfrenzi.org

Tournament Secretary: Kristi Mulrooney
1360 Lakeview Dr.
Collierville TN 38017
Phone: 901-237-2171
Fax: 901-368-5901
Email: kristim@orgill.com

U-Fli Representative: Melanie McAvoy
1913 Woodland Knolls Rd
Metamora, IL 61548
Phone: 309-822-0320
Email: mcavoys9@yahoo.com

For more information about the tournament please email the tournament director.

Please send entry form and fee to:

Fetchin' Frenzi

Attn: Kristi Mulrooney

1360 Lakeview Dr.

Collierville, TN 38017