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

11:45 – Morning Awards

1:00–3:30 | Afternoon Classes

Sporting / Gun Dog

• Novice: Kitty Ponnet
• Intermediate: Jay Scruggs
• Open: Sue Zecco

Mixed / Miscellaneous

• Novice: Marcia Strong
• Intermediate: Nathan Austin
• Open: Kathlena Austin

3:45–4:15 – Awards

4:30–5:45 | Dual Duel

Judges: Isabella Doblas Jones, Sue Zecco, Colin Taylor, Romana Kania, Jay Scruggs

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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

Asian Fusion (Competition)

• Novice & Intermediate: Isabella Doblas Jones & Marcia Strong
• Open: Isabella Doblas Jones

11:45 – Morning Awards

1:00–4:00 | Afternoon Classes

Poodles

• Novice: Kitty Ponnet
• Intermediate: Colin Taylor
• Open: Romana Kania

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

Model Dog – Grooming

Judge: Isabella Doblas Jones

Model Dog – Creative

Judge: Isabella Doblas Jones

Creative Class

Judge: Isabella Doblas Jones + TBA

Cat Class

Segregated ring (rules forthcoming)

11:30 – Morning Awards

12:30–3:30 | Diamond Jackpot

Judges: Romana Kania, Sue Zecco, Jay Scruggs

4:00 – Diamond Jackpot Awards