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The 4th Annual Gateway Invitational American Bulldog Show ABNA NATIONALS November 9-11, 2007 Proudly hosted by the Gateway Bulldog Group Show Secretary: Chrissie Reiss, chrissiereiss@yahoo.com Sanctioned by the American Bulldog National Alliance The Gateway Invitational/ABNA Nationals will be held 35 miles southwest of the Gateway Arch and downtown St. Louis, Missouri. Also held at the same time and in the same venue will be the American Pulling Alliance 2007 Championships National Showdown!! Please go to the APA’s website www.weightpull.com for information on how to qualify for this event. Proudly sponsored by Nestle-Purina Pet Company, the show will be held at Purina Farms in Gray Summit, MO. Purina Farms is a unique facility and features an interactive museum, an animal barn and the Canine Activity Center – the nation’s premier dog showing facility. Please visit www.purinafarms.com for full information about this amazing show site. All show areas are covered tents with industrial wind fans and heaters; there is also lots of shade in the parking areas. Our previous shows held in June have had very comfortable weather; November temps can range from 40-70 degree highs. DIRECTIONS: From Illinois and downtown St. Louis: Highways 55, 70, 44 and 64/40 cross the Mississippi river together and then branch apart again. Please follow the signs to continue west on Interstate 44. (See below) From Southeast Missouri: Travel north on highway 55 to Arnold, MO. Exit to the left on MO Hwy 141. Continue north approx. 12 miles to Interstate 44. Turn left and continue west on Interstate 44. (See below) From Southwest Missouri: Head straight east up Interstate 44. (See below) From Kansas City: Travel east on Interstate 70 to the Interstate 64/40 exit. Continue east for 30 miles. Exit #22 Woods Mill – MO Hwy 141 and go south for approx. 10 miles. Turn right and continue west on Interstate 44. (See below) To Purina Farms: Exit Interstate 44 at Gray Summit. Go north on MO Hwy 100 for 2 blocks. Turn left on County Road MM and proceed one mile to Purina Farms (entrance is on the left). ACCOMODATIONS: Gray Summit – one mile from show site Complimentary RV parking/camping with hook-ups is available at Purina Farms! Contact show secretary for more information and reservations. The Diamond Inn 1-800-782-8487 or 636/742-3501 A special ABNA/APA rate will be available up to 10 days prior to show Eureka/Six Flags area – 10 miles east of show site Jellystone Park Campground 636/938-5925 or www.eurekajellystone.com KOA Campground 636/257-3018 or www.koastlouiswest.com SCHEDULE OF EVENTS: Friday November 9th 1:00 pm WABA testing – Lucillano Oliva judging Must be pre-registered with the WABA: www.workingamericanbulldogassociation.com 3:00 pm Registration will be open at the show site, weigh-ins for fun weight pull 5:30 pm FREE Weight Pull Seminar – learn how to get started in this fun event! 6:00 pm Fun weight pull – will not qualify you for the APA Nationals Saturday November 10th ALL DAY APA NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS JUDGES Saturday AM - Greg Karasek (bully) and Alan Scott (standard) Saturday PM - Alan Scott (bully) and Greg Karasek (standard) 8:00 am ABNA show registration opens 9:00 am FREE Sprint Race 10:00 am 1st Conformation* begins – 2 rings running simultaneously 1:00 pm FREE Drivey Puppy Classes 2:00 pm 2nd Conformation* begins – 2 rings running simultaneously 5:00 pm Raffle 5:00 pm Protection Tournament – a personal protection type tournament featuring many different scenarios designed by Lucillano Oliva and crew. Sunday November 11th JUDGES Chris Wells (bully) and Lucillano Oliva (standard) 8:00 am Registration opens 9:00 am Iron Dog Tournament – Heather and Shaun Charnota judging 11:00 am ABNA Nationals Conformation* begins – 2 rings running simultaneously 1:30 pm Raffle 2:00 pm FREE Hardest Hitting
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SCHEDULE OF FEES:
All dogs entered into open and champion conformation classes may compete in our fun events at no extra charge; these include Puppy Sprint Races, Adult Sprint Races, Adult Hardest Hitting, Driviest Puppy 6mos. and under, and Driviest Puppy 7-12 mos. Fun events for dogs not entered in conformation are $5 pre-registered and $10 day of event, for each event. All dogs entered in both conformation classes and working events will be eligible for a discount equal to $5 per working event.
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CLASS SPONSORSHIPS AVAILABLE: The Gateway Invitational Show will feature unique trophies for our winners. If you would like to sponsor a class, your group or kennel name will be permanently affixed to the trophies and listed on our registration flyer and website. All sponsorships are $25 per show or event: Best in Show Standard Puppy - 3 Best in Show Bully Puppy - 3 Best of Breed Puppy - 3 Best in Show Standard- 3 Best in Show Bully - 3 Best of Breed - 3 Champion of Champions - 3 Iron Dog - 2 Protection Tournament - 1
RAFFLE:
We will be offering a 50/50 and donated items raffle. Anyone who donates to the raffle will be listed in the registration program and on the website. Many thanks!
VENDORS:
We are looking for vendors offering dog related items for purchase. An experienced photographer is also wanted. There are no vendor fees or requirements. Please email the show secretary to secure a spot!
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