FAQ's About our competition weekend .....
Q. Can we pay on the door ?
A. Yes of course you are most welcome to attend and pay on the door by cheque or cash. The only difference being you will not receive an attendance certificate as these come with the prepay option ( allowing for specified cut off dates to facilitate admin)
Q. Can I pay by visa or other cards ?
A. Ideally to pay by card you should choose the prepay option via the website buttons, these give you an option to pay with card or via paypal account. This option closes several days before the event to allow for administration. Competition entries must be prebooked and cannot be accepted on the day
Q. Can I bring my own dog with me for the day out ?
A. Sorry but only dogs participating in competition, demo or talks are allowed to attend. It goes without saying that Guide & registered Assistance dogs are allowed. Any venue will only have a certain tolerance of dog visitors and associated problems so we have to respect this. There are also insurance considerations.
Q. Can I bring my child / children with me for the day out ?
A. Sorry but unless participating in competition, children are not allowed. This is for safety reasons as it is a professional event so doesn't cater for children's requirements. We also have insurance constraints. Some committee members do draft in their own family members to help run the events but they have special dispensation.
Q. What if I want to just collect a pre-arranged order from the suppliers, do I have to pay ?
A. If you are just collecting a pre-arranged order from one of the suppliers in attendance we as that you kindly wait by the entrance desk and we can get someone to notify the stand that you are there to collect. They can then bring the order to you.
Q. How early can I access the venue ?
A. Generally for our competition weekend you can access the venue at least half an hour prior to dogs being on the table for prejudging
Q. Can I access the venue on the Friday night ?
A. Yes you are most welcome to drop off bulky bits like table & crate while the venue is setting up on the Friday night . Generally the association gets access to the room at from 8 pm on the Friday evening
Q. Can I leave grooming equipment etc. in the venue overnight on the Saturday if I'm competing both days ?
A. The IPDGA and venue will not be held responsible for items left on site but if you choose to leave equipment onsite the room is locked when finished for the evening, until opened first thing in the following morning. Any equipment left at venue must be stored neatly and not cause a hazard or hindrance to people or dogs
Q. Is there going to be anyone there in attendance to sharpen blades & scissors on the day ?
A. We suggest you link directly with your preferred sharpening business to check this . Generally at our October weekend there is at least one of the sharpeners working onsite. Some on the companies also take stands and will take items for sharpening to be returned by post
Q. What stands will be in attendance for the weekend ?
A. As of 2016 we hope to have a list of stands to view on our website as we receive confirmation from them. Please bear in mind plans are subject to change at last minute and can be beyond our control
Q. How much for a spectator ?
A. Ideally the weekend is a professional package for groomers whether competing or attending the various talks, demos or a combination of everything. If you just want to spectate the basic access ticket might suit.
Q. I have paid for the event do we get tickets in the post ?
A. No tickets are not sent out in the post. You will receive a formal email before the event and your name will be added to the list of delegates that administration have at the door when you arrive. Your PayPal email receipt is your proof of purchase and receipt for financial accounting needs.
Q. How do I get a “Certificate of Attendance” ?
A. Certificates of attendance are often available for attending our events. To receive yours you must use the prepay options. Make sure to supply the attendees name in the paypal comments box unless the paypal account is already in that name.
Q. Is there a student rate ?
A. Yes student rates are available for tutors to do a group booking
A. Yes of course you are most welcome to attend and pay on the door by cheque or cash. The only difference being you will not receive an attendance certificate as these come with the prepay option ( allowing for specified cut off dates to facilitate admin)
Q. Can I pay by visa or other cards ?
A. Ideally to pay by card you should choose the prepay option via the website buttons, these give you an option to pay with card or via paypal account. This option closes several days before the event to allow for administration. Competition entries must be prebooked and cannot be accepted on the day
Q. Can I bring my own dog with me for the day out ?
A. Sorry but only dogs participating in competition, demo or talks are allowed to attend. It goes without saying that Guide & registered Assistance dogs are allowed. Any venue will only have a certain tolerance of dog visitors and associated problems so we have to respect this. There are also insurance considerations.
Q. Can I bring my child / children with me for the day out ?
A. Sorry but unless participating in competition, children are not allowed. This is for safety reasons as it is a professional event so doesn't cater for children's requirements. We also have insurance constraints. Some committee members do draft in their own family members to help run the events but they have special dispensation.
Q. What if I want to just collect a pre-arranged order from the suppliers, do I have to pay ?
A. If you are just collecting a pre-arranged order from one of the suppliers in attendance we as that you kindly wait by the entrance desk and we can get someone to notify the stand that you are there to collect. They can then bring the order to you.
Q. How early can I access the venue ?
A. Generally for our competition weekend you can access the venue at least half an hour prior to dogs being on the table for prejudging
Q. Can I access the venue on the Friday night ?
A. Yes you are most welcome to drop off bulky bits like table & crate while the venue is setting up on the Friday night . Generally the association gets access to the room at from 8 pm on the Friday evening
Q. Can I leave grooming equipment etc. in the venue overnight on the Saturday if I'm competing both days ?
A. The IPDGA and venue will not be held responsible for items left on site but if you choose to leave equipment onsite the room is locked when finished for the evening, until opened first thing in the following morning. Any equipment left at venue must be stored neatly and not cause a hazard or hindrance to people or dogs
Q. Is there going to be anyone there in attendance to sharpen blades & scissors on the day ?
A. We suggest you link directly with your preferred sharpening business to check this . Generally at our October weekend there is at least one of the sharpeners working onsite. Some on the companies also take stands and will take items for sharpening to be returned by post
Q. What stands will be in attendance for the weekend ?
A. As of 2016 we hope to have a list of stands to view on our website as we receive confirmation from them. Please bear in mind plans are subject to change at last minute and can be beyond our control
Q. How much for a spectator ?
A. Ideally the weekend is a professional package for groomers whether competing or attending the various talks, demos or a combination of everything. If you just want to spectate the basic access ticket might suit.
Q. I have paid for the event do we get tickets in the post ?
A. No tickets are not sent out in the post. You will receive a formal email before the event and your name will be added to the list of delegates that administration have at the door when you arrive. Your PayPal email receipt is your proof of purchase and receipt for financial accounting needs.
Q. How do I get a “Certificate of Attendance” ?
A. Certificates of attendance are often available for attending our events. To receive yours you must use the prepay options. Make sure to supply the attendees name in the paypal comments box unless the paypal account is already in that name.
Q. Is there a student rate ?
A. Yes student rates are available for tutors to do a group booking
