Show Information will be added as it becomes available!
All events are pending AKC approval.

General Information

A Schedule of Events has been posted.

Click here for important dates and deadlines!

Judges

SCA National Specialty Judging Panel**

Premium Lists - http://caper-dogs.com/SCANatlPrem12.pdf
Included in this premium will be the information and entry forms for the SCA Agility Trial, the Colonial Schipperke Club Regional Specialty and SCA National Specialty, which are all part of the week-long events May 14-19 in at Lancaster Host Resort & Conference Center, Lancaster, PA.

The online premium list features fill-in entry forms, which means you can fill out your entries right on your computer!  Entering your dog's information on one entry form will automatically fill in all of the entry forms in the premium, so you save lots of time over re-writing the same things by hand.  Use the tab key to move from one field to the next easily.  If you have another dog to enter, you can click on the Clear Dog Info button, and all the dog demographic and entry fields will clear, but your owner information will stay.  Click Clear All to get back to a blank form.

Only those SCA members who do not have an email address listed on the roster will be mailed a premium list unless you specifically request a mailed copy. Non-members can sign up using Premium Mailing List Sign-Up. The premium list is available on the Caper website, by clicking on the link above, and on the main page of the SCA website.

For Premium list, download above or for printed version, contact:
Sue Fregien, sue@caper-dogs.com

Show/Trial Secretary
CAPER Dog Show Services http://www.caper-dogs.com/

In Memoriam
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Airport Information & Shuttle
Find airport and shuttle information on the Host Hotel page.

Room Sharing Coordinator
If you are planning to come to the show and would like to have someone share room expenses with you please email our Share A Room chairperson Gay Keuhnel-Hisatake. Please indicate whether you are a male or female and how many dogs you will have in your room. Gay will try and match you up with someone compatible.

Futurity
The purposes of the Futurity are to encourage the breeding of the best possible Schipperkes and to reward the breeders for their efforts. For these reasons, the Futurity Stake prizes are divided between the breeder and the owner, with recognition also given to the contribution of the sire. Download the Litter Nomination Form and follow the directions to enter.

Maturity Challenge Class
The addition of the Maturity Challenge as a regular event at our National was unanimously approved by the SCA Board of Directors at the 2010 National in Colorado Springs and was introduced at the 2011 National Specialty Show.

The Maturity is designed to be educational and a complement to the Futurity. By bringing back the previous Futurity nominees and showcasing them as adults, breeders will have the opportunity to see not only how individual dogs have developed, but also how particular bloodlines grow and mature. The ages of the dogs will range from two years up to eight years of age. Maturity Dogs need not be entered in the regular classes. In addition, to fully evaluate bloodlines, we will also accept spayed and neutered dogs.

The Maturity Procedures and Guidelines can be viewed here.

Agility
Agility trial for Schipperkes will be held Sunday 5/13/2012.

TOP 20 COMPETITION HAS BEEN SUSPENDED FOR 2012 BUT WILL
BE BACK IN 2013.

Skip-A-Thon – This event is designed to bring together and unite all who adore our wonderful breed. All Schipperkes are created equal, and all who love them can enter their favorite little Black Devil Dog in the Skip-A-Thon. Whether your Schipperke is your devoted house pet, a worthy little Rescue alumnus, a Champion or a great Wanna-Be in Obedience, Rally, or Conformation … the Skip-A-Thon is the place to be on Thursday afternoon to show off the wonderful relationship between you and your Best Friend. Schips and their humans can enter any of three different destined-for-forever-fame classes (Great Costumes, Unbelievable Talent, or Old Timerz Doing What Only Seniors Do) to compete for a Grand Prize that is as fabulous as the Skip-A-Thon! The Skip-A-Thon offers some of the best prizes you will ever see at the SCA National! For more information about entering the Skip-A-Thon, contact Fran Keyes. For more information and entry form, click HERE for Signup form. EARLY SIGN-UPS WILL RECEIVE A SPECIAL GIFT!

Canine Good Citizen Test (CGC)
Tests are scheduled for Thursday May 17, 2012. Form for signup

Judges Education
'The Schipperke' sponsored by the Judges' Education Committee will be held on Friday, May 18, 2012. Refreshments will be provided for participants.  Judges or prospective judges should fill out this form and return to Beverly Henry.

Historical Exhibit
Dawn Wilcox.

Parking
There is ample car parking at the Hotel.

RV Parking Rules
Parking lot is to be utilized for a maximum of 25 RV's with the following provisions:

1. No dumping of holding tanks on Hotel property.
2. Water from the Hotel is not available to fill RV water tanks.
3. No grilling, cooking or food preparation of any kind outside of RV's.
4. Resort does not have capacity to supply electricity to the RV's. All RV's to maintain its own generators for electricity.
5. Fee per RV is $30 per RV, per day.
6. All RV reservations are due no later than April 14, 2012. Reservation received after this date will not be honored.
7. RV occupants to follow the same rules that apply to guestroom occupants regarding noise, etc.
8. If Guest occupies a guestroom, there will be no charge for their personal RV (limit one).
9. X-pens are allowed outside of personal RV's. Guests must be respectful of others when putting dogs out in the morning, and late evening.

RV parking reservation application


RV Facilities and Dump Stations
The campground across the street is the Old Mill Stream Campground www.oldmillstreamcampground.com
2249 Lincoln Highway
East Lancaster, PA 17602
(717) 299-2314
They have a dumping area and hookups. Call for site rates, but let them know you are with the dog show. They would like to put those who are there for the dog show closest to the field. They also have special instructions regarding the number of dogs and exercise pens, contact Kristin Morrison for more details.

Seminars
The SCA Rescue and Health Foundation will host a seminar. Time, date and topic will be announced. When scheduled, view the information here.

AKC DNA Clinic
Swab kits will be provided at a reduced cost from AKC. Pick up the swab kits at the SCA Rescue and Health Foundation table.

Health Clinics
(pending)

Hospitality
The hospitality room will be open as follows:
(pending)

Raffles
There will be a room raffle (# of room nights to be raffled will depend on total room nights and hotel agreement.), a 50/50 raffle and at least one special raffle, maybe more!   (pending)

Parades
PARADE OF CASTAWAYS
Any Schipperke that was rescued from any rescue organization or shelter may be entered. The entry blank must indicate – "Parade of Castaways". Each entrant will receive a special memento with the dog’s name imprinted. A description of the dog and its known rescue background will be read while the dog is presented. A brief owner-provided biography (100 words or less) on a separate sheet of paper must be sent to Superintendent with the entry.

Pet Deposit
Pet Deposit/Rules for Dogs

1. Maximum of six (6) crated animals per room. All will be of same breed or of similar size. Total of six includes puppies and companion animals.
2. A non-refundable deposit will be assessed as follows: ???
3. Pets must be crated at all times when they are left alone in room.
4. Bedspreads will be removed.
5. Pets are not permitted in suites.
6. Hotel has arranged a designated pet area to relieve themselves. It is the responsibility of the dog owners to clean up after their animals. Pets are not allowed on the golf course or in the outdoor pool courtyard.
7. Animals are not allowed in Main Lobby (other than entering or leaving the assigned meeting/ exhibit space), in restaurants or other common areas.
8. Hotel linens/towels may not be used to wash pets. You must provide your own towels, and only bathe dogs in the designated area.

Bathing & Grooming
There will be a bathing area (outdoors with warm water) at the show site, adjacent to the grooming area. There will be no reserved grooming, it is such large room, that there is no need for it. Power is included, so there is no additional cost for that. Grooming space will be on a first come first served basis, stacking of crates will be required though. No crates or tables are allowed ringside.

Banquet
Information is on the Banquet page.

Auction
The auction is one of the biggest money makers for SCA. Finding quality items that sell well is a challenge, so start now looking for those special items.
Contact Julayne Puckett for more information.

Marked Catalogs
Contact Pat McClain to order a marked catalog.

Trophy Donations
Make a donation and give the trophy in your name, your kennel name, or in remembrance of a loved one (two or four legged)! Take a look at the Trophies page and see what trophies are still available to give.

Merchandise
Merchandise can be seen and ordered here.

Vendor Space
If you are interested in booth space please contact Vicki Hester.

Catalog Advertising
Catalog ads are important to the success of any National Specialty. The catalog is not only a great souvenir of each Specialty, but it’s also a great source of reference material for the future. Secure your place in history by placing an ad in the 2012 SCA National Specialty catalog. Please include your check, payable to "SCA".

Contact
Ursula Hutton

Advertising rates are as follows:
Full Color ads—one picture per page:

• Full page - $50
• Half page - $25
• Inside front or back cover - $75
• Two-pages centerfold - $80
• Business card ads - $15 (black and white only) 

There will be a $10.00 charge in addition to the price of the ad for ad design. There will be an additional charge of $10 for 1 additional picture per page (limit 2 pictures per page).

Please send your ads and payment, made out to SCA, to:
Ursula Hutton
SCA 2012 Catalog
2628 Pompey Hollow Rd.
Cazenovia, NY 13035

Last updated 2/27/2012