Plan To Attend
Alpaca Ontario Show 2010
April 10-11, 2010
Orangeville Fairgrounds,
Orangeville, Ontario
Judges: Mike Safley & Diana Timmerman
The Show Steering Committee (SSC) is excited to be bringing you, on behalf of Alpaca Ontario, the 9th annual spring show weekend. The Alpaca Ontario Show 2010 will be conducted based on the 2009 revision of the Alpaca Canada Show System rules as an unsanctioned show. See 2009 Alpaca Canada Show Rules. Mike Safley, who is returning after five years, and Diana Timmerman will be concurrently judging more than 300 alpaca entries in two show rings over two days
The full weekend of events will build on the success of the 2008 and 2009 shows. It will be a weekend you do not want to miss. The Full Fleece Halter Show provides breeders the opportunity to demonstrate the strength of their farm’s breeding program. The Youth Performance classes provide a venue for the youth of our association to demonstrate their skills in handling alpacas in showmanship and obstacle classes. The ever popular Photo Contest with entries competing for ribbons to 5th place in 6 categories plus people’s choice and judge’s choice. The Fibre Exhibition and Vendor’s Market demonstrates the broad spectrum of fibre uses and fine alpaca products, in addition there are free introductory seminars, networking opportunities and an evening of socialization at the Saturday evening banquet and silent auction.
You must be a member of Alpaca Ontario to enter alpacas in the full fleece halter show. All alpacas entered in the show must be CLAA registered and all alpacas brought to Orangeville must be PCR tested for the BVDV virus. Proof of both are required for registration.
The BVDV virus test needs only be done once in an alpaca’s life-time. In addition to the standard methods of virus isolation or PCR test using whole blood at Guelph, ARI has begun offering PCR BVDV testing off of DNA blood cards. For further information see ARIgram+6-23.pdf. SSC will accept Geneseek testing of FTA cards for BVDV PI status as proof of non PI status. A copy of the Geneseek lab report with result "Not Detected" will need to be sent in with show registration. Don’t wait get those registrations and Persistently Infected BVD virus tests done now.
Online registration is now open on SHOW REGISTRATION page. Early bird registration ends on March 2nd and registration closes March 12th. CLAA registration number and copy of registration certificate must be faxed or e-mailed to Melody by April 1st 2010. Any “pending” registrations after this date will be dropped from the show. No refunds will be made after April 1st.
Key dates for the Alpaca Ontario Show 2009 are as follows:
| Feb. 01/10 to Feb. 28/10 | Receive entries for AO Photo Contest, contact Trixi Lloyd |
| Feb. 3/10 to Mar. 12/10 | Online registration of alpacas for Full Fleeced Halter Show. |
| Mar. 2/10 | End of "Early Bird" registration for halter show at regular fees. |
| Mar. 12/10 | End of registration for halter show at double the regular fees. |
| Mar. 1st - 19th/10 | Receive entries for Fibre Arts Competition, see FIBRE ART COMPETION |
| Mar. 31/10 | Final day for online Vendor registration |
| Apr. 1/10 | Last day for submission of CLAA certificates |
| Apr. 1/10 | Last day for refund of registration fees |
| Apr. 5/10 | Last day for sale of Banquet tickets, contact Melody |
| Apr. 9/10 | Check in of all alpacas entered in halter show. |
| April 10 & 11/10 | Full Fleeced Halter Show, Youth Performance Competition, Fibre Fantasy, Vendors Market, Banquet, free seminars, networking and FUN. See SCHEDULE OF EVENTS |
The public is invited to join us in this wonderful fun-filled alpaca weekend. Admission to the Agricultural Society Building is free. Invite your friends and relatives to join you at Orangeville for a chance to see some of Canada’s top alpacas up close. If they wish, they can attend introductory seminars, shop for alpaca products or have a hearty meal while experiencing the relaxed easygoing atmosphere. Promotional bookmarks can be obtained by contacting Deb Griffey at sirepower@hsfx.ca.
Vendors (purchase via Online Registration)
Vendor 'booths' are conveniently located in the Exhibition Hall in a manner, which ensures full visibility of all booths. Each 'booth'
consists of an attractive 8' or 3’ high maroon & white curtain backdrop, one or more tables with pleated skirting, white vinyl top and chairs.
Two sizes of booth are available as follows.
Regular Booth - nominal size 10' x 10'
- A 10' long curtain backdrop, one skirted 8' table and chairs
- Rent $85 for AO members; $100 for non members
Large Booth - size 10’ by 17'
- A 17' long curtain backdrop, two skirted 8' tables and chairs
- Rent $150 for AO members; $175 for non members
Farm Showcase (purchase via Online Registration)
A Farm Showcase is for those breeders who would like to put up a farm display adjacent to their alpaca pens. The showcase consists of a
regular size pen located with a farm’s alpaca pens. The front panel will be removed to allow easy access. A sign will further designate
that the pen is to be used for farm display purposes. Up to a maximum of 20 Farm Showcase pens will be rented on a first come first serve
basis for a fee of $75 per pen.
A banner and/or plastic display rack on a regular alpaca pen is allowed. However it is important for safety of alpacas and people to keep the aisle ways clear. Please limit equipment stored in walkways to a minimum. If the barn boss deems you are blocking the aisle, you will be requested to relocate your equipment. Signs hung on the pens are acceptable, but a table is not acceptable. Necessary poop handling equipment, a closed feed bucket, or small bale will be allowed so long as the aisle is easily passable. Any breeder with a farm display in a pen not designated as a Farm Showcase pen will be subject to a $100 fine.
3rd Annual Photo Competition
Get your cameras out and give us your photos! It is that time again to enter your best shots and support your organization! Printed photos
need to be sized 8 x 10 and mailed along with your cheque (payable to Alpaca Ontario) for $5.00 plus GST for each photo submitted to Trixi
Lloyd at the address below. Please note that this year we do NOT require foam board backing, just send us the print. All photos will be judged
for content, composition, creativity and how well they depict the entered category.
- One picture per category per farm, categories are:
- CRIA - an individual cria caught at a special moment
- ALPACAS INTERACTING - shows action between alpacas, alpaca and other animal or alpaca and person
- FARM SCENE - include at least one alpaca
- BLACK AND WHITE - photos should show artistic merit and actually be taken in black/white. Digital cameras have a setting for that.
- COMPUTER ENHANCED - be creative - include one or more alpacas and artistically enhance the image of the alpaca
- HUMOUR alpacas doing something that makes you laugh
- Label the back of each photo with (please keep writing small as it needs to be covered up for the judge):
- Farm Name, Address, Phone
- Photographer's Name
- Category
- Caption
- $5.00 plus GST entry fee per photo submitted (Payment by Credit Card can be phoned in to Melody)
New this year: no time restrictions! If you have a great photo from 5 or even 10 years ago - enter it! We want to see the best of the best. Enter it even if it has been published or posted before. We want this year's competition to be spectacular. There is a lot of talent in the membership and we want to see it.
Mail photos and entry fees to:
AO 2010 PHOTO COMPETITION
c/o Trixi Lloyd
1 Laurendale Ave.
Keswick, ON L4P 4A8
All photos will be submitted to Alpaca Ontario Photo Library for future use. Your permission to publish these pictures is granted by virtue of entering your photos in the contest. Winning photos will receive First to Fifth Place ribbons and will be displayed at the 2010 Annual Spring Show. There will be a Judge’s Choice ribbon. We are also including a People’s Choice Competition complete with ribbon and the front cover of the 2010 fall edition of the AO newsletter!
Sponsorship
We are pleased that the Best Western Orangeville Inn & Suites has continued as platinum sponsor and host hotel for the annual
spring show. Be sure to book your room early and let them know you appreciate their continued sponsorship. Toll Free Reservations call
1-866-216-1988 and ask for Alpaca Ontario Group Rate of $149.99
New sponsorship opportunities have been added for 2010. Ribbon sponsorships are available for the championship and youth performance classes. Details of the sponsorship opportunities are available at SHOW SPONSOR.
Silent Auction
Alpaca Ontario will stage its fifth annual Silent Auction at the Alpaca Ontario Banquet on Saturday evening, April 10th. Bidding will
begin prior to the evening’s banquet. Half of the Silent Auction funds raised will be donated to Guelph University, for the alpaca program.
Please consider donating an item or service for the Silent Auction table, which will be set up in the banquet hall foyer at the Best Western. If you’re stuck on what to donate, items offered in the past included: tools, farm equipment, garden equipment, alpaca clothing items, yarn, alpaca duvets, wine, farm supplies, animal feed, B&B stays, hotel stays, gift certificates to anything, alpaca transportation, sporting event tickets, books, entertainment events, small appliances — really everything and anything will be gratefully accepted.
Alpaca Check-In April 9th 2010
Check-in and steward inspection of alpacas is from 9 am to 6 pm Friday April 9th. It will not be possible to bring alpacas on Saturday morning.
Alpacas not present for inspection Friday will be marked as a no-show and scratched from the show.
Upon arrival at the Orangeville fairgrounds, you must first report to the Show Office (Boardroom) prior to entering the fair grounds. Park your vehicle and trailer in the front parking lots. One person should bring any documentation required for check-in to the Show Office. Signs will be posted to direct you to the West Lobby entrance and to the Show Office. The volunteers there will confirm that your paperwork is in order and give you a check-in package. Once you have your check-in package and check-in number, you may proceed with your vehicle and trailer through the fence gates to the rear of the complex. You will be directed to unload your alpacas at the central check-in pens, where two check-in teams under the direction of the Chief Steward will complete the check-in of the alpacas before you proceed to your designated pens. No alpacas should go to their pens until AFTER the check-in stewards have examined them.
For those farms expecting to arrive in Orangeville on Thursday with alpacas, the alpaca pens will be up by mid-afternoon. Alpacas can be put in the barn any time Thursday evening, in their designated pens. Security guards will be on duty as of 4:30 pm Thursday. If you will be bringing alpacas to Orangeville on Thursday you MUST notify Brian at 613-259-0228 by Wednesday evening. These alpacas will be checked in by the chief steward first thing Friday morning. Owners must follow the procedures outlined above.
As further details of the weekend events are finalized they will be made available from this web page and in future Alpaca Ontario publications. Any questions can be directed to any member of the Alpaca Ontario Show Steering Committee.
Alpaca Ontario Show Steering Committee
| Brian Riff (Chair) | 613-259-0228 | brian@victoryfarm.ca |
| Melody Macdonald | 705-696-1649 | melodymacdonald@xplornet.ca |
| Suelaine Poot | 519-343-3745 | smpoot@hotmail.com |
| Deb Griffey | 519-343-3193 | deb@sirepoweralpacas.com |
| Tracey VanHerpe | 519-264-3268 | traceyvan@xplornet.com |
| Stacey Davis | 905-476-5650 | stacey.davis3@gmail.com |