Show Promoter Application

GroomTeamUSA,Inc. has made changes in sanctioning guidelines affecting the 2024-2025 contest circuit. Guideline updates are an ongoing effort to comply with accepted international rules as well as professional industry protocol. Application for sanctioning must have been received by October 1, 2023 for the 2024-2025 contests.

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GroomTeam USA will be awarding points only to Open Division competitors in the four sanctioned classes:

Wire Coats Class Handstrip
Sporting Class- Spaniels And Setters
Poodles
Other Pure Breeds- Scissoring

Entries from classes and divisions other than the GroomTeam USA, Inc. ® Sanctioned Open Division classes will not be counted in point calculation. Bonus points will be awarded to Best In Show winners provided their entry is from a sanctioned class. Best in Show points count toward the Top 10 point totals only.

Sincerely,

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The GroomTeam USA, Inc ® Board of Directors

Dear Show Promoter, Thank you for your interest in having a GroomTeam USA sanctioned show. Please fill out the application and submit it by June 1, 2025 for the 2026-2027 show cycle. Make sure you check the “I agree” box and click Submit. Successfully sent emails will generate a “Your Message Has Been Sent” displayed on your screen.

Show Name *

Legal Owner Of Show *

Mailing Address *

Email *

Phone Number *

Show Dates 2026 *

Show Location 2026 *

Show Dates 2027 *

Show Location 2027 *

Show Representative *

Mailing Address *

Email *

Phone Number *

Printed Name And Date *

Signature *

As legal representative, I agree to uphold and abide by the sanctioned contest/class rules set forth by GroomTeam USA, Inc.®. I have read and understand the Sanctioning and Point Acceptance Requirements, Conflict of Interest Policy and the Standards of Conduct and Sportsmanship Rules by which GroomTeam USA, Inc.®, operates. I will submit results from the above-named show no later than 15 days after the last day of the event, to the GroomTeam USA, Inc.® secretary. I understand failure to comply with this agreement may jeopardize future GroomTeam USA, Inc. ® sanction status. In order to have points awarded GroomTeam USA, Inc.® requires all contestants who enter a sanctioned class to check a box on your entry form website that they have read and agree to our Code of Conduct before the entry form can be submitted/completed. *

I agree

Forms must be received no later than July 1, 2025. GroomTeam USA, Inc. Tammy Siert, Secretary 7101 Cambridge St. Bridgeview, IL 60455 Groomteamusa@gmail.com (708)899-0203

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GroomTeam USA will be awarding points only to Open Division competitors in the four sanctioned classes:

Wire Coats Class Handstrip

Sporting Class- Spaniels And Setters

Poodles

Other Pure Breeds- Scissoring

Sincerely,

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The GroomTeam USA, Inc ® Board of Directors

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