There will be inside and outside access to the mobile vans for bathing. *Once the Rescue Groom-a-Thon begins, they will have priority to the inside bathing area* .
Mobile vans will be available Saturday May 1, 2021 from 7:00 A.M. until 6:00 P.M. ET and Sunday May 2, 2021 from 7:00 A.M. until 4:00 P.M. ET
Competitors must provide a grooming loop and their own towels.
Please bring only one dog at a time for bathing and drying.
Personal tables or cages are not allowed in the bathing area; there simply is not enough space.
Electrical problems can occur, but class start times will be as scheduled. Plan your prep time so that you have an alternate plan to bathe and dry your dogs should there be downtime in the prep facility
Mobile facility users must clean up after themselves! Vacuum or gather-up and dispose of all hair when finished and sanitize the tables with the provided Clorox wipes.
Rules for All Maryland Grooming Competition Categories
There must be sufficient coat to allow the groomer to make a distinct change in the dog’s appearance.
Contestants will have two hours to complete each category. All styling must take place during the time frame of the competition, except where noted below.
All dogs must be groomed according to breed standard, with the exception of Salon Freestyle.
All dogs may have sanitary and pads shaved, prior to class start.
All dogs may have nails trimmed and ears cleaned, prior to class start
Chalk products are permissible prior to and during the competition time frame, but are prohibited after time is called.
Finishing sprays are permissible prior to and during the competition time frame ends, however, reshaping with water or product application is prohibited.
Poodles can be styled as presented in the confirmation show ring or in a pet trim, provided they respect the breed profile set forth by the standard.
There is to be no coaching by anyone, at any time, during the competition.
There is to be no access to visual or written grooming instructions during the competition.
All photos and videos taken are the property of the Maryland Grooming Competition.
You are considered Pro if you have won Best in Show while handling for conformation, you have won Best in Show for any Freestyle, Hand Strip, or Hand Scissor in previous grooming competitions, or if you have placed first in three or more grooming competitions. Otherwise, you would be considered Novice.
Rescue Groom-a-Thon Rules of Competition
THE RESCUE WILL RECEIVE $10 PER DOG BEING GROOMED, FROM THEIR RESCUE.
DOGS THAT NEED ANY LEVEL OF GROOMING (FROM BATH ONLY TO FULL GROOMS) ARE WELCOME!
ANY DOG OVER 40 LBS. MUST BE GROOMED ON THE FLOOR (A MAT AND RING STEWARD WILL BE PROVIDED).
GROOMERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO SIGN UP AS A TEAM OF 2-3
ALL LEVELS (BATHERS, GROOMERS, COMPETITORS, ETC) ARE WELCOME.
THREE TABLES ARE AVAILABLE PER 2-HOUR SESSION.
YOU CAN BRING WHICHEVER GROOMING AID YOU BELIEVE WILL BE NECESSARY (GROOMER’S HELPER, HAPPY HOODIE, ETC). NO MUZZLES, CBD, ESSENTIAL OILS, ETC. WILL BE ALLOWED.
NO COLORING CAN BE USED ON THE RESCUE DOGS, BUT YOU CAN USE “BLING,” AKA GEMS, EYELASHES, ETC.
NATURE’S SPECIALTY BERRY GENTLE SHAMPOO WILL BE PROVIDED BY THE MARYLAND GROOMING TEAM. DUE TO POSSIBLE UNKNOWN ALLERGIES OR SENSITIVITIES, NO OTHER SHAMPOOS OR CONDITIONERS MAY BE USED.
GROOMERS ARE EXPECTED TO DRESS PROFESSIONALLY. EXCESSIVE SHORT SHORTS, CUTOFFS, MINISKIRTS, TANK TOPS AND TEE SHIRTS ARE INAPPROPRIATE. CLOSED TOE SHOES MUST BE WORN BY COMPETITORS. FLIP-FLOPS OR SANDALS ARE NOT ALLOWED.
SWAG BAGS WILL BE GIVEN TO EACH GROOMER.
FOSTER PARENTS WILL RECEIVE A BAG OF GOODIES AS A THANK YOU.
THERE WILL BE SOMEONE TO ASSIST YOU IF NEEDED.
MISHANDLING OF PETS WILL RESULT IN AN IMMEDIATE BAN.
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Seven tables are available per 3-hour session
You can bring whichever grooming aid you believe will be necessary (Groomer’s Helper, Happy Hoodie, etc). No muzzles, CBD, essential oils, etc. will be allowed.
No coloring can be used on the rescue dogs, but you can use “bling,” aka gems, eyelashes.
Hypo shampoo will be provided by the Maryland Grooming Team. Due to possible unknown allergies or sensitivities, no other shampoos or conditioners may be used.
Groomers are expected to dress professionally. Excessive short shorts, cutoffs, miniskirts, tank tops and tee shirts are inappropriate. Closed toe shoes must be worn by competitors. Flip-flops or sandals are not allowed.
Swag bags will be given to each groomer.
There will be someone to help you if needed.
Mishandling of pets will result in an immediate ban.
