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
Now is the time to secure your dog’s pre-show preparation spot! DC Grooming will have their Mobile Salon on-site at Mastergroom, so you can do your show prep right at the venue.
Spots are limited and will fill up quickly. Text Porschea at 403-307-4137 today to reserve your spot.
While you’re there, take a tour of the custom-built DC Grooming Mobile Salon. Designed and fabricated by DC Grooming, these innovative mobile grooming units are also available for order.
Reserve your spot today and arrive at Mastergroom looking your best!
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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