Show Dates
National show dates: May 10-17, 2024
Location: Purina Events Center, Gray Summit, MO
Announcements
Premium Lists
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Health & Genetics
OFA Eye Exams –
Monday, May 13th -start at 9am, time slots will be assigned prior to exam day.
Day-of exams ONLY available if all spots are not filled – 40 spots available.
(ALL SPOTS HAVE BEEN FILLED)
– Elizabeth A. Giuliano, DVM, MS
PHA Testing –
Monday – Wednesday, 2pm – 5pm, RV spot D1
In the event of rain PHA blood draws will occur in the Service Building adjacent to the exercise yards by RV Parking.
(CLOSED)
Paw Prints Genetics will be set up at the Health and Genetics table in the main hall.
For the nationals Paw Prints has a discount coupon code for online orders. 40% off order or 50% off 5+ tests.
USASA members only. To get discount code log onto your member account and go to member area.
PHA and Paw Prints testing available onsite during the National Specialty.
Click here for Information
Futurity Information
Host Hotel
Holiday Inn Six Flags
4901 Six Flags Road
Eureka, MO 63069
636-938-6661
To make a reservation, contact the hotel and identify the group by name – USASA.
Room rate is $129.95+tax.
Cutoff date is April 12, 2024, after which reservations will be subject to availability and at the going rate.
No more than 5 people per room. Rollaway fee is $10.
There is a one-time dog fee of $50
Forms & Online Payments
Grooming Reservations(Open March 8th)
Grooming Online Payment (Closed)
Top 20 Competition Online Form(Closed)
Top 20 Tickets Online Payment (Closed)
Conformation Show Chair
Anne Catterson
14 Algeciras Lane
Hot Springs, AR 71909
909-816-2521
annecatt@gmail.com
Performance Show Chairs
Peggy Timm
38900 N Cashmore Rd
Wadsworth, IL 60083-9221
(847) 408-4953
Pawszoneallie@aol.com
Kathrin Johnson
6814 114th Street
Lubbock, TX 79424
806-470-0430
rainydayaussies@aol.com
Futurity Chair
Kathleen Sumner
2740 Brandybuck Trail
Jacksonville, FL 32223-1846
904-612-7770
futurity@australianshepherds.org
2740 Brandybuck Trail
Jacksonville, FL 32223-1846
904-612-7770
futurity@australianshepherds.org
Scentwork Secretary
Elizabeth Dinkins
4600 Hockaday Place
Columbia, MO 65202
elizabeth@neverclever.com
573-355-6342
2024 Nationals Judges*
Conformation Judges*
Futurity & MVA: Amy Burnette, Woodstock, GA
Sweepstakes: Mr. Leon Goetz, Dallas, TX
Dogs: Rhonda Silveira, Scio, OR.
Bitches: Mrs. Cathy Daugherty, Hot Spring, AR
Juniors & Pee Wees: Mrs. Linda Clark, Tulsa, OK
Best of Breed: Mrs. Linda Clark, Tulsa, OK
*Judges Subject to changes
Performance Judges*
Obedience & Rally:
Sandy Hawkins, Chair
Dianne Allen, Kankakee, IL
Nancy Withers, Wernersville, PA
Agility:
Kate Johnson, Chair
Terry Elger, Milwaukee, WI
Deborah Funk, Aurora, CO
Herding:
Derek Johnson, Chair
Jim Hartnagle, Kiowa, CO
Deb Mintzer, Bushnell, FL
Scentwork:
Barbara Budny, Chair
Bonnie Gutzwiller, Yorkville, IL
Dave Conroy, Milwaukee, WI
*Judges Subject to changes
Judges Education
Contact Judges Education Coordinator, Rhonda Silvera, jec@australianshepherds.org for more information about judges education events during the Nationals.
Additional Show Committee Chairs
Chief Conformation Ring Steward – Martha Beale
Decorations – Jodie, Alex & Isabella Weber
Education – Jeff Margeson
Gala – Kelley Catterson & Kate Johnson
Grooming Reservations – Jodie Weber
Hospitality – Vicki Wehrle
Judges Education – Rhonda Silveria
Juniors – Ben Swanson
MVA Scoring – Derek Johnson
Souvenirs, Logo & Catalog Sales – Jodie, Alex & Isabella Weber
Top 20 – Kate Johnson
Trophies, Rosettes – Alex Weber
Ribbons – Joyce Siddall & Crystal Philbrook
Vendors – Maggie Pryor
Welcome Event – Kelley Catterson
Conformation, Rally & Obedience Superintendent & Show Secretary
SCHEDULE
TENTATIVE NATIONALS 2024 SCHEDULE*
*Subject to changes
| Friday 5/10/24 | Aussie Only Agility Trials - 2 Rings - 700 Runs Judges: Terry Elger, Deborah Funk -- Walk through 8:30 | 9:00 am |
| Saturday 5/11/24 | Aussie Only Agility Trials - 2 Rings - 700 Runs Judges: Terry Elger, Deborah Funk -- Walk through 7:30 | 8:00 am |
| Sunday 5/12/24 | * Aussie Only Agility Trials - 2 Rings - 700 Runs Judges: Terry Elger, Deborah Funk -- Walk through 7:30 | 8:00 am |
| Monday 5/13/24 | * Aussie Only Herding Trial Location: Purina Farms Herding Arenas Judges: Jim Hartnagle, Deb Mintzer | 8:00 am |
| Scentwork—see performance premium list Judges: Bonnie Gutzwiller, Dave Conroy | ||
| Canine Ophthalmology OFA Exams, 9am - 4pm | ||
| Tuesday 5/14/24 | 8am Futurity - Judge: Amy Burnette | 8:00 am |
| Sweepstakes - Judge: Leon Goetz 30 min. after Futurity judging | ||
| All Breed Herding Trials Location: Purina Farms Herding Arenas Judges: Jim Hartnagle, Deb Mintzer | 8:00 am | |
| Scentwork—see performance premium list Judges: Bonnie Gutzwiller, Dave Conroy | ||
| USASA Welcome Event— Purina Farms Event Center | TBA | |
| Wednesday 5/15/24 | MVA Evaluation - Judge: Amy Burnette | 8:00 am |
| Regular Dog Classes to WD, Veteran Dogs, Stud Dogs, Brood Bitches, Brace Judge: Rhonda Silveira | 9:00 am | |
| * Obedience Aussie Only - Judge: Mrs. Nancy Withers | 9:30 am | |
| * Rally Aussie Only - Judge: Mrs. Diane Allen | 9:30 am | |
| TOP 20 Competition | TBA | |
| Gala | 5:30 pm | |
| Thursday 5/16/24 | Regular Bitch Classes to WB, Veteran Bitches - Judge: Ms. Cathy Daugherty | 8:00 am |
| MVA Awards - During Lunch Break | ||
| Obedience Aussie Only - Judge: Mrs. Diane Allen | TBA | |
| Rally Aussie Only - Judge: Mrs. Nancy Withers | TBA | |
| Annual Membership Meeting - 30 min after conclusion of conformation judging. Location: TBA | ||
| 5:30pm, Reproductive Health Seminar, Dr. Marty Greer, DVM, following membership meeting | ||
| Friday 5/17/24 | Junior Showmanship & Pee Wees - Judge: Linda Clark | 8:00 am |
| BEST OF BREED - Judge: Linda Clark—immediately following Jrs. |