TasGroom

COMPETITION GUIDELINES
These rules apply to all competitors, organisers, judges and stewards. The TasGroom Dog Grooming Competition does not condone any type of bullying, hate speech or slander inside or outside the ring or on social media. If Bullying has taken place by a contestant to another contestant the complaint must be in writing and if found to be proven the contestant may be non- awarded

or banned from entering further events. Contestants, dogs and tools must be in the ring 30 minutes prior to the start of the competition. At the completion of the contest (when allocated time is finished) all hair and grooming equipment must be removed from the table. A comb of your choice is to be placed on the front of the table for the judge. Dogs should be stacked/standing for the judges. Contestant’s tablecloths may have contestant’s business name advertised on it. Dogs must be allowed to relax once judging is completed, and deliberations are underway. Dogs must not be forced to stand for 4 hours. During the competition, Contestants are:
- to lead with a good example to others.
- not allowed to talk to other contestants and the audience.
- found guilty of breaking this rule (may be stripped of their award or on the spot disqualification).
- not allowed to use electronic devices or mobile phones in the ring during the competition while competing except to take before and after photos. Contestants showing aggressive language and rough handling towards dogs and judges will be immediately disqualified. Contestants must be sober and the consumption of alcohol and/or other substances is not permitted during the competition. All judges’ decisions are final and any complaints must be in writing and a fee to lodge the grievance of $250 will be charged. Sponsored Groomers
Sponsored Groomers may compete if the company sponsoring them also sponsors the competition. Sponsored groomers may not compete if they are a relation to a judge, a sponsor or the judge is the employee or owner of the company sponsoring the competition, and the judge is also sponsored or affiliated with the company in a financially beneficial manner including supply of free products. Grooming apparel may have sponsorship and business name advertised on it, however contestants are to publicly acknowledge competition sponsors for any prizes won or they are not to accept prizes. Photos must be taken clearly displaying Sponsor’s donated prizes. We appreciate groomers are sponsored however if sponsors choose not to sponsor an event it is only reasonable to expect those who do, are acknowledged and thanked publicly. At least one social media post or photo displaying prizes is required after the competition for all majors prize winners. If the company sponsoring does not permit this, the prizes will be given to the runner up. The placing may be kept. DOGS

Dog must be of an age appropriate for competition. Although each dog is individual, the suggested appropriate age is between approximately 1 year and 10 years. Dogs must have 6 weeks coat or sufficient coat to make a significant difference. Dogs-
Must appear healthy, in good condition and free of infectious disease and parasites. Must not show obvious signs of pregnancy or nursing. Must not show signs of viciousness or aggression. Must not be left unattended. Must be properly crated and cared for with food, water and exercised while on the show premises. Must be leashed when not crated. General Rules
All individual class rules are provide on TasGroom Facebookpage under the class icon. Please read before registering and purchasing tickets. Coats should be free from clipper marks, scissor marks, stripping holes. Any injuries to dogs must be brought to the attention of contest organisers or judges immediately to assess if veterinary attention is required or retirement from the competition. Dogs exhibiting pain, discomfort or distress must be relaxed and advice sought from judges and officials. All dogs are to be pre-washed, dried and combed through; free from knots and matting. Feet are to be pre-trimmed inside and around the pads. Bevels may not be pre done. Poodle may have feet shaved, however cuffs and bevels are to be completed during the competition. Nails are to be trimmed and filed prior to the competition. Hygiene/groin area is to be pre-groomed. The muzzle may be pre shaved but not the throat. Short work is to be completed during the competition, with the exception of terrier bottoms/rear - no angles are to be set. Bi***es in Season

ideally you do not compete, however we understand it can happen suddenly at times. You may be asked to relocate, if your dog is interfering with the behaviour of entire males.