New Castle Show Details
| Thursday, May 27th | Friday, May 28th | Saturday, May 29th | Sunday, May 30th | Monday, May 31st |
| -Supported Entry -TCQ Test( 30 minutes after breed) -DNA Swabs for OFA | -Supported Entry -TCQ Test (30 minutes after breed) -DNA Swabs for OFA | – Sweeps -National Specialty | -Supported Entry – TCQ Make-Ups | -Supported Entry |
Hotel Information for New Castle:
Towneplace Suites by Marriott Grove City Mercer/Outlets
231 Westside Square Dr. Mercer, PA 16137
Phone Number 724-748-6322
Book your group rate for Pyrenean Shepherd
-Hotel is 25 minutes from the show site.
-Due to Covid restrictions their continental breakfast is currently unavailable, but To Go Breakfast bags are available at the front desk.
-Rooms are $99/plus tax per night, plus one time fee of $75 for dogs (no limit on dogs)
-Name of room block: Pyrenean Shepherd Club for the dates May 25th- June 1st, 2021
-Last Day to book: April 25th, 2021- Please book your room as soon as possible.
National Logo Gear Can Be Purchased Here!
Embroidered National Logo Gear Can Be Purchased Here!
DNA Swab Information
DNA Swabs will be performed on Thursday, May 27th and Friday, May 28th, 30 minutes after breed. The club will cover the cost of the swab submission during the National only. You can either print and fill the form ahead of time, or you can fill out the form on site. If you are filling out the form on site, you must have the Sire and Dam pedigree information in order for the DNA swab to be submitted.
TCQ Test
The TCQ test will be offered Thursday, May 27th & Friday, May 28th, 30 minutes after breed ends. Make-ups will be offered on Sunday, May 30th or by appointment. Location to be announced. Entry forms are below for download, entry fees are $5.00 cash or check only. *Entries and Entry fees due at the time of the evaluation.
To sign up for a time slot, please sign up on the Pyrenean Shepherd National FB Page (or text Sheril Ray)
https://www.facebook.com/groups/797082731074647
Calendar Contest
The calendar contest will be done virtually on the website this year. You will be able to view all entries, pay, and make your vote online through the store. Voting will be open until June 1st.
Calendar Contest Vote – Pyrenean Shepherd Club of America (pyrshepclub.org)
Agility National
This year the agility trial that will be used to determine the Overall Top Performance Pyr Shep for PSCA Nationals is in Westlake, Ohio on June 19, 2021. The results from Saturday’s agility trial will be added to the Obedience and Rally Pyr Shep results earned at the New Castle, PA show in late May.
This is a 3 day AKC Agility trial hosted by the PSCA at a great facility on the west side of Cleveland. Saturday results will be used for PSCA Nationals prizes while all 3 days will be used to calculate a weekend winner as in past years here. The “usual” ribbons & gift cards will be awarded on Friday and Sunday for the top Pyr Shep in Standard & JWW. Prizes for Nationals for various levels & classes will be awarded on Saturday.
We will have a free Tshirt for any Pyr Shep handler who enters the trial as in past years. For those who don’t come but want to buy a shirt, we should be able to get online ordering set up for you. We’ll also have Welcome Bags and special prizes for each day’s agility runs. $25 gas card for the Pyr Shep handler travelling the furthest. The area has lots of nearby restaurants (not dog-friendly). Depending on restrictions in effect in June, we’ll see if we can do a group dinner indoors or get together outside somewhere each day to celebrate results.
Classes offered are:Friday – Premier/Masters/Excellent Std & JWW, T2B, all levels of FASTSaturday – All levels of Std/JWW except Premier, T2B, all levels of FASTSunday – All levels of Std/JWW including Premier, T2B, no FAST
When the PSCA premium is ready, it will be posted at the link below as well as to the PSCA club website. https://www.pinnacledogsports.com/akc-trials
Below is a link to PDS Agility (Trial Superintendent) Covid response. Please note that you need to print and sign the last page and include it with your entries. These reflect current requirements in Ohio. If things change before June, I’ll update people at that time. https://uploads.documents.cimpress.io/v1/uploads/df40820e-2c1a-423f-974e-e88b69bf421e~110/original?tenant=vbu-digital
Nearby dog friendly hotels are listed in the premium. I’m copying this from another club’s premium for anyone who wants to book their room now:Red Roof Inn Westlake 29595 Clemens Rd., Westlake, OH, 44145 Nice hotel and places to walk with dogs. Special Rate: $59.00/night VP#625022 (440) 892-7920 (this hotel is about half a mile from show). Super 8 32801 Lorain Rd. North Ridgeville, OH 44039 (440) 822-3619 (7.5 miles or 17 minutes from show)Candlewood Suites 24741 Country Club Blvd. North Olmsted, OH 44070 Pet fee (440) 716-0584 (8.2 miles or 20 minutes to show)Radisson 25070 Country Blvd, North Olmsted OH 44070 (I-480 & Great Northern Blvd) Rooms are wonderfully big with sleep number beds. Pet friendly. ($50 non refundable fee) (440) 734-5060 (8.2 miles or 20 minutes to show)Super 8 Westlake 25200 Sperry Dr. Westlake, OH (440) 772-1382 (hotel is 3.2 miles from show site)Sonesta ES Suites 30100 Clemens Rd. Westlake, OH 44145 – $75 pet fee waived – Mention Pinnacle Dog Sports for rate (440) 892-2254 (hotel is about half a mile from show)
Below is a link from the PDS website that lets you book your room for Sonesta and Red Roof to get their special rates without calling the hotels directly if you don’t want to. I also tried the Hyatt on this page but that said “no special rate” and showed a nightly rate of $219. Appears you can stay there but no special rate in effect. The Sonesta ES Suite rate is $109/night plus taxes. Red Roof showed $49/night when I went thru the link although the hotel info above says $59 per night.
https://www.pinnacledogsports.com/trial-hotels
I hope to see lots of you there in June! We have lots of fun at this trial every year! If any questions, email Karen Majka at AgilityCairn@aol.com
National for Obedience & Rally
Competitors will be able to enter any Obedience and Rally (non-virtual) shows between May 1st- June 30th, which can be entered for the National points. To be considered for these awards, an official score sheet must be provided as well as the course time for rally. Should you have any questions, please reach out to any member of the specialty committee or PSCA board. Winners will be announced at a special awards meeting via Zoom in July.
Please check back frequently for updates!