12th Annual CAL-ILA Llama Show
GRASS VALLEY, CALIFORNIA
May 23, 24 & 25, 2008
Place: Nevada County Fairgrounds, Grass Valley, California
Show Superintendent: Tom Hansen (707) 447-3364
Show Secretary: Judy Johnson (530) 274-1531
Show Registration: Les Flynn (775) 424-1217
Fiber Steward: Dennie Hansen (707) 447-3364
Judges:
Pam Jensen Redwood Show (R) - halter & performance
Margaret Henry Ponderosa Show (P) - halter & performance
Maryan Baker Fleece Show (R) - single show only
Entry Fee: $30.00 per class (double show) or $15.00 (single show). Exhibitors who are not ALSA members must also pay a $30.00 (youth)/$60.00 (adult) non-member fee (double show) or $15.00 (youth)/$30.00 (adult) non-member fee (single show) to show their llamas in ALSA classes. Members must send a copy of their ALSA card with their entry or present it at check-in.
Youth Entry Fee: $15.00 per class (double show) or $7.50 per class (single show).
Rookie Obstacle: $5.00 per entry Non-ALSA (single show only) for adult first time participants.
Sub Jr. Obstacle: $5.00 per entry Non-ALSA (single show only) for age 6-8 year participants.
ALSA fee: There is a $10.00 per animal (double show) or a $5.00 per animal (single show) ALSA fee.
CAL-ILA Fee: There will be a $10.00 fee per ranch (single or double show entry) for adult non- CAL-ILA members
Entry Deadline: Entries must be postmarked by May 5, 2008. No Late registrations will be accepted
Double Point Show (Optional): This is a double judge, optional double/single point simultaneous Level II ALSA show. All classes will be held in a single ring in front of two judges. Each judge will be evaluating separately and placing separately. No oral comments will be given. The placements of the first judge will be announced and brought forward in a line. Then the placements of the second judge will be announced and brought forward. Single point show exhibitors may choose which of the judges (Redwood/Ponderosa) they wish to be judged under. Champion and Reserve Champion ribbons will be awarded separately as well. Youth Judging, Rookie Obstacle and Sub Jr. Youth Obstacle (age 6-8 years) are single show (Redwood) only. Rookie Obstacle and Sub Jr. Youth Obstacle are non-ALSA classes.
Walking Fleece and Shorn Fleece Show: Single show only. ALSA fee $3.00 for each animal and/or fleece entered if the animal is not registered for the regular llama show. Information and entry forms available on CAL-ILA website. http://www.cal-ila.org
Health Requirements: Out of State Exhibitors: The State of California requires a Health Certificate within 30 days of transportation. California State Exhibitors: Health Certificates are encouraged but not required for this show. Animals will be excluded from the show if obvious health issues are identified.
Stall Fee: Covered pen area - $25.00. 6’ x 12’ (limit 2 animals per pen) If you wish to be stalled next to someone, please combine your stall needs on one person’s registration form. We are unable accommodate informal requests. We have sandy flooring but no straw available. Bring carpeting if you wish. If you bring straw, you must remove it all from your pens and dispose it in the provided dumpsters. In order to reduce the amount of trash at the fairgrounds, we ask that paper or cardboard bedding not be brought to the show.
ILR, ARI or CLRC Registration: Exhibitors must be the registered owners and make entry in the exact names (owner and llama/alpaca) as shown on the registration certificate or have a “Permission To Show” form from the registered owners. All llamas entered in approved classes, with the exception of youth classes, must be registered (no pending registrations allowed) or have passed screening with the International Lama Registry (ILR) or the Canadian Livestock Record Corporation (CLRC). If non-breeder llamas are not registered and wish to be in the ALSA award system and wish to show in halter, they must show in the adult non-breeder halter class. Non-breeder llamas must be accompanied by a registration or veterinarian certificate verifying the animal is a gelding, a vasectomized male, or a spayed or non-reproduction female. All alpacas entered in approved classes, with the exception of youth classes, must be registered by the Alpaca Registry INC. (ARI) or the Canadian Livestock Record Corporation (CLRC). Copies of the registration certificates must be sent to the show with the entry form.
Arrival/Departure: Guidelines: If you are entering only the halter classes held on Sunday the 25th, you must check in no later than Saturday afternoon. If you are entering only performance classes, you must check in Friday afternoon and you will be released after final events on Saturday. Stalls must be cleaned and panels stacked in designated areas before either Saturday or Sunday departures. Your stalling area is to be signed off by Robin Hester prior to departure. Forms available at registration. To minimize the disruption of activities and expedite egress, those entering only Saturday performance events will be stalled in the back of the facility. Stall reservations and fees are required for all animals entered in any event. No Private panels allowed.
Awards: Ribbons awarded to 1st through 5th places. There will be Grand Champion and Reserve Grand Champion awards for: Halter, Novice and Advanced Performance, Carting Performance ,Youth (Junior, Intermediate and Senior) Performance, Walking and Shorn Fleece Classes..
Sponsorships: Class sponsorships will cost $25.00 per class, $40.00 for Grand and Reserve Champion. Sponsors will receive recognition in the Show Program and throughout the event from the Show Announcer.
Vendors: Spaces available (10’ x 10’) at $50 per space. A copy of vendor’s California Resale Certificate must be returned with your check. The vendors will be provided two 8 foot tables. Any additional tables will be $7.00 each. THIS IS A LLAMA SHOW; NO LLAMAS WILL BE DISPLAYED OR ADVERTISED FOR SALE.
Accommodations:
Camping: Contact Lee Beringsmith, 2975 Central Ave., Roseville, Ca, (916) 215-1923 -- RV Hook-ups (water & electricity) and Camping at the Nevada County Fairgrounds are available. Sites will be assigned in order of receipt. Complete and return the Overnight Parking/Camping Request Form and fees for Fairgrounds camping with your entry forms.
Motels:
Best Western Motel, Grass Valley, 1-800-528-1234 or (530) 273-1393;
Northern Queen Motel, (530) 265-5824;
Golden Chain Resort Motel, (530) 273-7279;
Alta Sierra Resort, 1-800-992-5300 or (530) 273-9102;
Bed and Breakfast Referral, (530) 477-6634;
Holiday Inn Express, (800) 315-2621
As this is a holiday week-end, early reservations are recommended.
Directions: Grass Valley is located at the junction of State Highway 49 and State Highway 20.
From Reno, west on interstate 80 to hwy 20 through Grass Valley. Take hwy 20 west – Marysville exit. Exit on Mill Street ramp and turn right on Mill Street, right on McCourtney, right onto Brighton Street. Gate 8 will be on the left.
From Sacramento, go east on interstate 80 to Auburn, north on hwy 49 to Grass Valley. Take hwy 20/Empire Street exit to Marysville (left). Exit on Mill Street, turn right on Mill Street, right on McCourtney,. right on Brighton – Gate 8 will be on the left.
From Marysville, Hwy 20 to Grass Valley. Take McCourtney exit and turn right onto McCourtney Road, right onto Brighton – Gate 8 will be on the left.
The Alpaca and Llama Show Association, Inc. (ALSA) approved this show. All rules and guidelines will be in accordance with the 14th Edition ALSA Handbook.
Show Rules
Exhibitors must be the registered owners and make entry in the exact names (owner and animal) as shown on the registration certificate. Exception: Exhibitors may use the “Permission to Show” form provided by ALSA which grants permission from the owner on the Registration Certificate to a person who is purchasing an animal to show that animal under their own name. Exhibitors may or may not be handlers.
Important Points to Remember
- All llamas should be presented for halter classes with a halter, lead rope and no additional decoration.
- Nursing llamas cannot be accompanied into the ring with their crias. We recommend not showing nursing mothers.
- A judge may dismiss animals exhibiting unruly or unsafe behavior from the ring. Dismissal can take place even before the animal gets in the ring if show personnel bring the matter to the judge’s attention.
- No ranch names or llama names may be displayed on the exhibitor or animal during the class
- Animals should be ringside ten minutes before the start of their class. Due to time constraints, classes cannot be held up for late exhibitors.
- Llamas may not be moved from one halter class to another after judging has begun, except at the judge’s discretion.
- Show management may dismiss an exhibitor and their animal from participation at the show if the exhibitor mistreats their animal.
- Open-toed or open-back shoes, sandals and bare feet will disqualify an exhibitor.