IMPORTANT DATES AND TIMES:

Registration: Opens: July 1, 2010. Closes: Aug 15, 2010 or earlier if the show is full. If your registration is received after the show closes, you will be notified and placed on a waiting list.

Early Bird Discount: Register by July 31 and receive Early Bird Prices on Stalls, Halter and Fleece entries.

Substitutions: No refunds  after Aug 15, 2010 substitutions after Sept 1, 2010

Check In:  12:00 noon to 6:00 p.m. on Friday, September 24, 2010 for animals, fleece and vendors

Fleece show entries will be accepted by mail.  Return postage must be included (please, no stamps).  Entries will be shipped within 2 weeks of the end of show. There is a $10 fee for expedited or special handling.  Please contact Suzan Golpe for mailing information (circleg102@aol.com ).  Mail in Fleece will not be accepted after Wednesday,  September 1, 2010.

ALL animals and fleeces must be checked in, including color check by 6:00 pm on Friday, September 24, 2010.

Check-Out: All farms MUST agree to remain through the end of public hours on Sunday (4:00 p.m.)  In case of emergency contact the Show Superintendent for permission to leave. 

Register Early to insure your place in the show.

REGISTRATION INSTRUCTIONS:

Registration for the halter and fleece show opens July 1, 2010

For all entries (halter and fleece) send the MIAF 2010 Show Registration Form and Payment to:

• MIAF
  c/o Sharon Winsauer
  11020 N Watson
  Bath, MI 48808

Note: Registration is not complete until ALL required forms and payment is received. Check made payable to MIAF

1. Every  halter show registration must also include:
   • MIAF 2010 Alpaca Entry Forms (Specialty classes are on page 2 of the Alpaca Entry form)
   • 2010 Mandatory Halter Exhibitor Disclosure Form
   • Copy of ARI registration certificates
   • Owner of Record-to-Show Form, if needed
   • Volunteer Form (optional, but please volunteer)
     
      
2. In addition, for each fleece show registration send:
   • MIAF 2010 Fleece Entry Form
   • 2010 Mandatory Fleece Exhibitor Disclosure Form
   • Owner of Record-to-Show Form, if needed
   • Copy of ARI registration certificates
   • Small Sample of Fleece to:
     Suzan Golpe, Fleece  Show Superintendent:
     46938 Meadowview Ct
     Shelby TWP,  MI   48317
      
3. All registration and entry forms must be postmarked by August 15, 2010
4. A confirmation email will be sent when your registration is received
5. Stall placement is based on a first-come, first-served basis (sponsors will be placed first).

Returned checks are subject to a $25 processing fee.

A $25 fee will be retained for all cancellations before Aug 15, 2010 .

Each alpaca entered and present at the show must:

1. Be registered by The Alpaca Registry, Inc. No pending registrations will be accepted.
2. Have an Owner of Record to Show Form (as applicable). You will find the form at the end of this packet.

Required for all alpacas entering the facility (companion animals included):

1. All alpacas at the show must be micro chipped according to the ABOA show rules.
2. Exhibitors will have a Certificate of Veterinary Inspection (CVI) (e.g. health papers) completed after August 25, 2010 for each animal transported to the show. This includes all companion animals. The Certificate of Veterinary Inspection (CVI) (e.g. health papers) must contain the alpaca name, ARI registration #, microchip number, and PCR  BVDV test results stating “Negative” or “not Detected”, with the date of the test, the initials of the lab that performed the test. The VI test is accepted if completed prior to 1/1/2010.
3. All alpacas must be entered in the name of the owner as it appears on the ARI Registration Certificate.
4. Bring a copy of your Certificate of Veterinary Inspection (CVI) with you to the show as it will be retained by the Show Superintendent as part of the show’s permanent records.

Stalling

1. Limit 3 stalls per farm including farm display. (Diamond and Platinum Sponsors allowed up to 4 stalls.)
2. Stalls are 9 x 9 on concrete floor. Sod will be provided for stall bedding. Additional bedding is prohibited due to Fire Regulations. Stall mats may be used.
3. No more than three (3) animals per stall are allowed. All animals must be six (6) months or older.
4. Maximum of 9 animals per farm for all exhibitors, including sponsors.
5. Maximum of two Specialty Entries per farm (Get of Sire, Produce of Dam)
6. All co-owned animals are considered to be owned by the exhibitor in attendance.
7. If you wish to be stalled near another exhibitor, please indicate the farm name on your show registration form. There are no guarantees; however, we will try to accommodate your request.
8. All stall assignments are final and non-transferable to another farm. You will receive your stall assignment at check-in time.
9. Adjacent stalling requests or stall sharing is based on like sponsorship levels.

General Information

1. If you are not a member of the AOBA Show System, we are required to charge a $75 show fee (per farm). All alpaca owners are encouraged to join the AOBA Show System and become familiar with the 2009 AOBA Show rules.
2. Date of last shearing is now required. You will enter this information on the Alpaca Entry Form.
3. Electrical outlets are available for $45 at the time of registration or $60 at the show. Please bring your own extension cord(s).
4. Security will be provided from 10:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. Friday and Saturday nights.
5. No banners/signs/etc can be directly affixed to the walls or any part of the building. You may display signs and banners from your stall(s).
6. Due to fire regulations, aisles in front of stalls must be kept clear of tables, chairs, and display items.
7. This is a non-smoking facility.