Master Groom Romania – 05.08.2023 Bucharest

 This competition is governed by the rules of E.G.A.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us. https://www.europeangroomingassociation.eu/rules.asp

Saturday AM Classes – 8.30am Pre Judge – 9am Start:

Judges: Judges Umberto Lehmann, Chiara Piccionetti, Emilia Diaz & Attila Kovacs

• Stripping
• Intermediate
• FreeStyle
• Beginner

Saturday PM Classes 1.30pm Pre Judge – 2pm Start:

Judges: Judges Umberto Lehmann, Chiara Piccionetti, Emilia Diaz & Attila Kovacs

• Spaniel & Setter
• Poodle
• Pure Breed
• Model Dog
• Asian Syle

Grooming regulations

• The dogs will need to be washed (except for the handstrip dogs).
• The ears and nails need to be groomed and the dog’s underbelly, genitals and hind quarters may be previously groomed for reasons of hygiene, according to the breed standard.
• Any evident line or pattern should not be visible. Dog’s coat must have at least two months’ growth; the hair must be long enough to allow the groomer to make a difference in its appearance.
• Contestants competing with dogs showing evident line or groomed less than two months earlier should be aware that they will not have any chance to compete for victory. 
• All grooming techniques are allowed, as long as the chosen technique suites the type of the dog’s coat.

Category Handstripping / Spaniels & Setters

• Stripping knives are allowed.
• Dog needs to be groomed according to the breed standard.
• (Colored) Chalk powder/block/spray and cream is allowed.
• It is not allowed to use clippers except: (Scottish Terrier – chest, head and ears / West Highland Terrier – chest and ears / Cockers and Setters – chest and ears / Schnauzer – chest, head, inside of back legs and ears)

Category Poodles / Pure Breeds

• The dog needs to be washed and fluff dried.
• Clipper guide combs are not allowed.
• Poodle muzzle and feet should be shaven prior to the start of the competition.
• Poodles must be groomed in a style recognized in the breed standard.
• Poodles with top knots  may ask for help from an outsider to hold the dog.
• Coliring is not allowed.

Contestants

• On the entry form contestants must add the breed of the dog to be groomed and, for Poodle class, also what cut will be done. Signature in acceptance of all rules is required.
• Contestants must be in the ring 30 minutes prior to the start of the competition with their own dog and tools.
• Contestants are not allowed to talk to other contestants and/or the audience during the contest.
• Contestants are not allowed to use mobile phone and/or any electronic device during the competition.
• Chalk use is allowed, however Judges must be able to comb the entire dog’s body during prejudging as well as at the end of the competition and no trace of it should appear on judges’ hands after the judgment, as a disqualification can occur.
• On Poodle hair spray can be used only on topknot, as the comb must slide smoothly during the judgment .
• Too much hairspray and the use of texturing shampoo / conditioners can penalize Purebred Scissoring that cannot be smoothly combed..
• Coat thinning comb should  be used on Spaniel & Setter without exaggerating. 
• On Handstrip dogs, legs, underbelly and hears should not be done previous the competition.
• Any indecorous or aggressive language used towards the judges as well as a dog handled in rough or unsafe manner may lead to disqualification. 
• Possible disqualification will be executed by the President of the Jury 
• When competition ends, contestants should remove all hair, equipment and products from the grooming table as well as  moving all stuffs on the floor under the table, to  allow the judges an easy approach to the tables for the judgment  
• A comb should be placed on the table for the judge to use during judging.
• Contestants may comb their dogs before and after the judging panel has evaluated their dogs.
• Contestant should stack his/her dog to present to judge. Dogs not in judgment must not be kept stuckss.
• Any possible complaint must be in written, presented before the end of the event and will cost 25€.
• NOTE: contestants will bring their own tables.

The evaluation of the Judgment
The judges will examine taking into account the following criteria for the assessment of the work of each participant:

• Presentation of the dog.
• Fix regarding the standard of the race.
• Balance, symmetry and elegance of the silhouette on its 4 sides.
• Final finish (finishing).
• Ability to hide defects and improve their virtues.
• Degree of difficulty of the work to be carried out.
• Work organization.
• Quality of the scissor, stripping and machine technique.

Location: Hotel International 4* Bucharest (Strada Căuzași 27, București 030801)

-> Beginner  – not more than 2 years experience. Dog shows also counts as experience*
-> Intermediate – all contestants with more than 2 years experience and/or contestants that never won a gold medal in “Open” class.  The contestant can compete as “Intermediate” in several contests for 12 months even if winner. The second year he/she must enter “Open” class even if not winner.
-> Open – Can be admitted  in “Open” class all contestants that never won their categories and will stay 12 months even if they attain a victory. Contestants will enter “Champion” class, where existing, the year after only in the categories they won and only if the victory was attained in a class of, at least, 5 contestants; otherwise another gold medal must be won in a bigger class.
-> Champion – Can be admitted in “Champion” class contestants that already won in the same category at a competition.

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