MASTERGROOM CANADA 2026 CONTEST SCHEDULE
FRIDAY – July 24, 2026
7:30–8:00 – Check-in
8:00–8:30 – Pre-Judging
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8:30–11:45 | Morning Classes
First Timer Class
Judges: Romana Kania, Sue Zecco, Colin Taylor
Wirecoat / Handstripping
- Novice: Marcia Strong
- Intermediate: Kitty Ponnet
- Open: Jay Scruggs
Sponsored by Saskatchewan’s Finest
11:45 – Morning Awards
1:00–3:30 | Afternoon Classes
Sporting / Gun Dog
- Novice: Kitty Ponnet
- Intermediate: Jay Scruggs
- Open: Sue Zecco
Sponsored by Leading Edge Sharpening
Mixed / Miscellaneous
- Novice: Marcia Strong
- Intermediate: Nathan Austin
- Open: Kathlena Austin
Sponsored by Continental Pet Company
3:45–4:15 – Awards
4:30–5:45 | Dual Duel
Judges: Isabella Doblas Jones, Sue Zecco, Colin Taylor, Romana Kania, Jay Scruggs
Dual Duel – Sponsored by Electric Cleaner Company
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SATURDAY – July 25, 2026
7:30–8:00 – Check-in
8:00–8:30 – Pre-Judging
8:30–11:45 | Morning Classes
All Other Purebred
- Novice: Romana Kania
- Intermediate: Colin Taylor
- Open: Kitty Ponnet
- All Other Purebred Class – Sponsored by Melanie Newman Salon Essentials
Asian Fusion (Competition)
- Novice & Intermediate: Isabella Doblas Jones & Marcia Strong
- Open: Isabella Doblas Jones
Sponsored by Shining Pet
11:45 – Morning Awards
1:00–4:00 | Afternoon Classes
Poodles
- Novice: Kitty Ponnet
- Intermediate: Colin Taylor
- Open: Romana Kania
Sponsored by Pets Beautiful School of Styling
4:45 onward | FINALS
Best All-Around Groomer
(Determined by cumulative point system)
Best in Show – Novice / Intermediate / Open
Judged by all judges
SUNDAY – July 26, 2026
9:00 – Check-in
9:30–11:30 | Morning Classes
Clipper Class
Judges: Marcia Strong & Sue Zecco
Sponsored by WAHL Canada
Model Dog – Grooming
Judge: Isabella Doblas Jones
Sponsored by Artero
Model Dog – Creative
Judge: Isabella Doblas Jones
Sponsored by Artero
Cat Lion Class
9:30 – 10:15
Sponsored by ICATS
Cat Creative Class
10:30 – 11:15
11:30 – Morning Awards
Sponsored by ICATS
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12:30–3:30 | Diamond Jackpot
Judges: Romana Kania, Sue Zecco, Jay Scruggs
Sponsored by Ukal
4:00 – Diamond Jackpot Awards
1pm – 2pm | Extreme Creative Grooming Competition
Judges: Sue Zecco & Colin Taylor
Sponsored by Xylo
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