10–12 July 2026
Event Schedule
Three Days of Competition
10 July
Friday
Kick off with precision scissor work and the exciting two-groomer team challenge.
Purebred Scissor &
Savvy Bitch
Gundog &
Two Groomers, One Dog
11 July
Saturday (Long Day)
The longest day — artisan hand stripping, creative showcase, and modern salon freestyle.
Hand Strip
Creative & Model Dog Showcase
Salon Freestyle
12 July
Sunday
The grand finale — Asian Fusion, Poodle classes, and the prestigious Best in Show ceremony.
Asian Fusion
Poodle
Best in Show
↓ FULL SCHEDULE BELOW ↓
Friday 10th July 2026 (2 sesssions)
Purebred Scissor · Gundog & Two Groomers, One Dog
Morning Classes: (Maximum 2 hours 30 minutes competition time)
PUREBRED SCISSOR & SAVVY BITCH
07:30 AM – Doors Open & Competitor Setup
08:00 AM – Pre-Judging
08:30 AM – Classes Begin
09:30 AM – Break
09:45 AM – Competition Resumes
10:45–11:15 AM – Classes Finish / Judging
11:30 AM – Morning Awards
Afternoon Classes: (Maximum 2 hours 30 minutes competition time)
GUNDOG & TWO GROOMERS, ONE DOG
12:00 PM – Ring Reopens, Competitor Setup
12:30 PM – Pre-Judging
1:00 PM – Classes Begin
2:00 PM – Break
2:15 PM – Competition Resumes
3:15–4:00 PM – Classes Finish / Judging
4:15 PM – Afternoon Awards
Saturday 11th July 2026 (3 Sessions)
Hand Strip · Creative & Model Dog Classes Showcase · Salon Freestyle
Morning Classes: (Maximum 2 hours 30 minutes competition time)
HAND STRIP
07:30 AM – Doors Open & Competitor Setup
08:00 AM – Pre-Judging
08:30 AM – Classes Begin
09:30 AM – Break
09:45 AM – Competition Resumes
10:45–11:15 AM – Classes Finish / Judging
11:30 AM – Morning Awards
CREATIVE & MODEL DOG CLASSES SHOWCASE: (Maximum 30 minutes competition time)
12:00 PM – Competitors Enter Ring, Setup
12:30 PM - 1:00 PM – Class Runs
1:30 PM - 1:45 PM – Presentations
(Note: No pre-judging evaluation for creative as 95% of work is completed prior.)
All model dogs are completed prior and placings will be announced at the conclusion of the creative section.
Model Dogs are to be delivered no later than 10am on Saturday 11th July. Drop Offs are welcome from 7:30am Friday 10th July and are to be collected at the conclusion of the Model Dog Awards.
Afternoon Class: (Maximum 2 hours competition time)
SALON FREESTYLE
2:00 PM – Competitors Enter Ring, Setup
2:30 PM – Pre-Judging
3:00PM – Classes Begin
4:00 PM – Break
4:15 PM – Competition Resumes
4:45–5:30 PM – Classes Finish / Judging
5:45 PM – Afternoon Awards
Sunday 12th July 2026 (2 Sessions)
Asian Fusion · Poodle · Best in Show
Morning Class: (Maximum 2 hours competition time)
ASIAN FUSION
7:30 AM – Doors Open & Competitor Setup
8:00 AM – Pre-Judging
8:30 AM – Classes Begin
9:30 AM – Break
9:45 AM – Competition Resumes
10:45–11:15 AM – Judging
11:30 AM – Morning Awards
Afternoon Class: (Maximum 2 hours 30 minutes competition time)
POODLE
12:00 PM – Ring Reopens, Competitor Setup
12:30 PM – Pre-Judging
1:00 PM – Classes Begin
2:00 PM – Break
2:15 PM – Competition Resumes
3:00–4:00 PM – Classes Finish / Judging
4:15 PM – Afternoon Awards
BEST IN SHOW
4:30 PM – TYRO BEST IN SHOW Line-Up (All Beginner & Novice Winners)
4:45 PM – OVERALL BEST IN SHOW Line-Up (All Group Winners from Purebred Scissor, Gundog, Hand Strip & Poodle)
Ready to Compete?
Enter the competition and receive valuable critiques from our expert judging panel.