April 19-20, 2008
Pet Expo Show Times: Saturday - 9am to 7pm, Sunday - 10am to 5pm
Denver Merchandise Mart, Mart Pavilion
451 East 58th Avenue, Denver, CO 80216 Tel: 303-292-6278
Deadline for entries March 15, 2008
Entries limited to 50 per day.
Competition times: Saturday 9:00am to finish, Sunday 10:00am to finish
Workshop enrollment goes to WCFO, INC PO Box 350122, Brooklyn, NY 11235-2525, fax: 718-646-2686, wcfodogs@aol.com. Entries limited to 50. Host WCFO Club: Mile High Musical Tails
Family Pet Expo information, free coupons, etc. visit: www.petcolorado.com
Admission to PetExpo is FREE for competitors and workshop attendees
WCFO booth:. Visit the World Canine Freestyle Organization BOOTH
for videos, DVDs, clickers, training books! Get up and get dancin’ with your pet!
Competition entries go to: Diane Kowalski, RD 2 Box 542, Tyrone, Pa 16686, Email: wcfoentries@yahoo.com Fax: 814-693-0207. MAKE CHECK Payable to WCFO, INC
For Entry forms: www.worldcaninefreestyle.org or email wcfodogs@aol.com
JUDGES: Julie Flanery & Patie Ventre
Schedule
Friday evening special Black Tie Invitational Event, more info to come Saturday & Sunday:
8:30-9:00am Open Practice
10am-Noon "Mile High Canine Dancers Cabaret" titling competitions
Categories: Heelwork-To-Music, singles; Musical Freestyle, singles, brace, pairs, teams. Divisions: Juniors, Beginners, Novice, Intermediate, Advanced, Sassy Seniors, Handi-Dandi.
Awards
1:00pm-1:30pm Freestyle Demos by WCFO demo teams and winners.
2:30-3:30pm Freestyle Demos by WCFO demo teams and winners.
SATURDAY WORKSHOP INFORMATION
4:00-7:00pm WCFO GLITZ & GLAMOUR FREESTYLE WORKSHOP presented by Julie Flanery and Patie Ventre
Cost: $40 adult with dog/$20 junior under 18 with dog and includes admission to Pet Expo on Saturday! See below to register.
WCFO GLITZ & GLAMOUR FREESTYLE WORKSHOP
presented by Judges Julie Flanery and Patie Ventre. Note groups will be divided by experience and ability from never evers to advanced. Special attention to things that can enhance your performance and add up extra points-costumes, props, musical interpretation. Bring your music, bring your costume! Get the judges perspective on your routine!
Canine Freestyle is the "Tail Waggin' Sport" with basic obedience training combined with music, timing, costuming, routine development and showmanship. Come join us with your dog and learn this exciting sport that encourages fun and bonding with your dog. We will teach you how to get started dancing with your dog by training moves, picking music, costumes and much more.
Special classes on different heelwork-to-music positions and how to teach advanced moves such as distance, back weaves, and working your dog behind you.
DENVER WORKSHOP ENROLLMENT FORM:
MAKE CHECK Payable to WCFO, INC
Email or snail mail to
WCFO, INC PO Box 350122, Brooklyn, NY 11235-2525
wcfodogs@aol.com
www.worldcaninefreestyle.org
NOTE: all dogs must be socialized
Name:__________________________________________________
Adult:________ Junior:___________
Address: _________________________________________________
City: __________________ State:___________ Zip:_______________
Tel:___________________ Fax:______________
email:_____________________________________________________
Dog Name: ________________________________ Dog Breed:_______
Canine Freestyle Experience Level: __________________________________
Requests for refunds will be granted less a $15.00 administration fee if received in writing by February 9, 2007. No refunds will be granted after that date. Attendance is limited. Proceeds from this workshop benefit future WCFO events.
Check Number_____________________
Credit Card: MC_________ VISA________
Number______________________________________________
Expiration Date: ________________________________________
Verification Code (back of credit card last 3 digits) _____________
Billing Address for Credit Card as it appears on your statement:
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Zip Code for Credit Card Billing:_____________________________
Signature:_________________________________
Host Hotel: Comfort Inn Central, 401 E. 58th Avenue, Denver, CO 80216
Tel: (303) 297-1717 Fax: (303) 292-9096 Web: www.comfortinn-central.com
Pet friendly - Pet fee of $10 will be assessed, MUST let hotel know if you are bringing a pet when reserving room. The Comfort Inn Central is conveniently located adjacent to the Denver Merchandise Mart, the Rocky Mountain region’s premier market center, with easy access to Interstates 25, 70, and 76. This nine story interior corridor hotel features 161 newly renovated guest rooms including an "Apartment Style" suite. Single/Queen $82.99, Double/Queen $87.99, Single/King $87.99 per night plus tax. Complimentary hot deluxe continental breakfast. These rates will not be available through the Web site. You must call and mention the Colorado Family Pet Expo when reserving room for the special rates. Must reserve by April 4, 2008 to guarantee rate. Rates good for dates between April 17, 2008 and April 22, 2008.
Attend the 2008 Colorado Family Pet Expo
Fun for the whole family, but please leave your own pet at home. Only attendees who are pre-registered for a contest are allowed to bring their pet.
100+ exhibits of products and services for pets and pet lovers... plus speakers, demos, contests and more!
The Colorado Family Pet Expo is a pet lovers paradise. You can shop for your favorite pet or pet lover at more than 100 exhibit booths of pet-related products & services. Enjoy entertaining shows and competitions, and you may even enter your dog or cat in several different contests (pre-registration required). Plus get "up close and personal" with hundreds of pets of all kinds.
Admission
Fun for the whole family, but please leave your own pet at home. Only attendees who are pre-registered for a contest are allowed to bring their pet.
VISIT http://www.petcolorado.com/CFP/admission_main_CFP.asp FOR FREE COUPONS AND CONTESTS OR help a hungry animal...bring a can of pet food to the show and receive $1 off the regular adult admission. Food donations benefit participating Denver area animal shelters. One per adult, offers cannot be combined.
Admission, Parking, and Food
Adults: $9 (Save $1 off the regular adult admission, see below.)
Children (ages 3-12): $5
Parking: Ample FREE parking.
DIRECTIONS TO SHOW SITE:
Denver Merchandise Mart,(Mart Pavilion, 451 East 58th Avenue Denver, CO 80216 Tel: 303-292-6278 The Denver Merchandise Mart Complex is located 10 minutes north of downtown Denver, Colorado, at I-25 and 58th Avenue, Exit #215, and is 30 minutes from Denver International Airport (DIA)
From the North:Take Interstate 25 South to exit #215 (58th Avenue), and turn left onto 58th Avenue.
From the South :Take Interstate 25 North to exit #215 (58th Avenue), and turn right onto 58th Avenue.
From the East :Take Interstate 70 West to Interstate 25 North. Take exit #215 (58th Avenue), and turn right onto 58th Avenue.
From the West :Take Interstate 70 East to Interstate 25 North. Take exit #215 (58th Avenue), and turn right onto 58th Avenue.