New England Grooming Show information coming soon!
*Last year's info below
World Cup Grooming Games
This premier grooming event will take place on Friday and Saturday, when the nation’s best groomers vie for the top positions. Beginner to expert skills will be tested in this world class event.
Huge prize money is being offered in all levels of competition at New England Grooming Show. Contest sponsors are Electric Cleaner Company, Groomer Supply House, Foxy Roxy's Supply Co., Hyponic and the NEPGP. Each tournament features combined classes and levels of skill. Classes offered are Poodle; All Other Purebreds; Wire Coated Breed; and Sporting & Salon Freestyle. Sunday will feature the Wag'n Tails Creative Styling Tournament.
The contest will be broken into five tournaments, each offering prize money and trophies. Three levels of competition skills will be offered in each tournament.
Hyponic Dog Bathing and Drying Area
The Best-In-Show mobile trailer will be available at the show. It is equipped with 2 tubs, 5 hydraulic tables, 5 heat stand dryers, 5 forced air dryers, and 2 Hydro Surge bathers.
Contest Schedule
| Thursday | ||
|---|---|---|
| 6:30pm | Judges Meeting | |
| 7:00pm | Contestant Meeting | |
*Attendee contest viewing begins when tradeshow opens at 10am.
| Friday Morning | |
|---|---|
| 8:00am | Wire Coated Breed Tournament Check In |
| 9:00am | Wire Coated Breed Tournament Start |
| 12:00pm | Wire Coated Breed Tournament Awards |
| Friday Afternoon | |
|---|---|
| 1:00pm | Sporting and Salon Freestyle Tournament Check In |
| 2:00pm | Sporting and Salon Freestyle Tournament Start |
| 5:00pm | Sporting and Salon Freestyle Tournament Awards |
*Attendee contest viewing begins when tradeshow opens at 10am.
| Saturday Morning | |
|---|---|
| 8:00am | Electric Cleaner Company All Other Purebreds Tournament Check In |
| 9:00am | Electric Cleaner Company All Other Purebreds Tournament Start |
| 12:00pm | Electric Cleaner Company All Other Purebreds Tournament Awards |
| Saturday Afternoon | |
|---|---|
| 1:00pm | Poodle Tournament Check In |
| 2:00pm | Poodle Tournament Start |
| 5:00pm | Poodle Tournament Awards |
| 5:30pm | Best In Show Judging |
*Attendee contest viewing begins when tradeshow opens at 10am.
| Sunday Afternoon | |
|---|---|
| 12:00pm | Foxy Roxy's Supply Co. Best First Timer Award then Groomer Supply House Best Scissoring Award |
| Best In Show Awards Followed by Special NEPGP Awards | |
| 3:00pm | Wag'n Tails Creative Styling Check In |
| 3:30pm | Wag'n Tails Creative Styling Presentations and Awards |
Contestant Prize List
Best In Show Champion
$1200
Best In Group
| 1st Place | $200 |
| 2nd Place | $150 |
| 3rd Place | $75 |
Breed Classes
| Open | 1st Place | $300 |
| 2nd Place | $150 | |
| 3rd Place | $75 | |
| Intermediate | 1st Place | $100 |
| 2nd Place | $50 | |
| 3rd Place | $25 | |
| Entry | 1st Place | $75 Barkleigh Gift Certificate |
| 2nd Place | $50 Barkleigh Gift Certificate | |
| 3rd Place | $25 Barkleigh Gift Certificate |
Creative Styling Contest
| 1st Place | $1,500 |
| 2nd Place | $750 |
| 3rd Place | $500 |
| People's Choice Award | $250 |