26 September - YRKC Crufts 2027 Dog Grooming qualifier at Belfast Dog Show
Venue: Eikon Exhibition Centre, Balmoral Park, Sprucefield, Halftown Road, Lisburn, BT27 5RF
Area: Eikon Hall
Parking: Paid Parking £10 per Vehicle
Facilities: Toilets
Refreshments: Onsite refreshment and catering vans at the Show.
If you are registering for YRKC Dog Grooming Competition you can register at 9.00am and competition begins at 9.30am.
***Please bring your own Dog Grooming table and hand held clippers if needed, we will not have any onsite***
YKC “Groom Through” and “Clip, Trim and Strip” competitors will have 2½ hours to complete their tasks, Competitors are not required to use the full 2½ hours, there will be an optional interval during this competition to allow competitors a 10-minute break for their dog’s comfort. Full Rules and Regulations : ykc-dog-grooming-2026-crufts-2027-v10.pdf
Members under the age of 18 years old must be supervised by a parent/guardian during the day so you must stay on site at all times during the event. Parents should also be on hand to hold or look after dogs during exercises that do not require the dog.
YRKC Important Event Regulations:
Rules and Regulations: ykc-dog-grooming-2026-crufts-2027-v10.pdf
Members under the age of 18 years old must be supervised by a parent/guardian during the day, so you must stay on site at all times during the event and you cannot drop and leave. Parents should also be on hand to hold or look after dogs during exercises that do not require the dog.
Photography and Filming
Please be advised that members may be photographed or filmed at events, either individually or in a group, and that these images may be used for Kennel Club purposes only. You will be asked to complete a form on the day to opt in or out of any photographs or filming.
Dog Welfare
Dogs must be at least 6 months old to attend.
Dogs must be on a lead unless training requires them to be off-the-added.
No person shall carry out harsh handling of their dog at any time during the event.
No dog which has contracted or been knowingly exposed to any infectious or contagious disease during the 21 days prior to the event, or which is suffering from a visible condition which adversely affects its health or welfare is to be brought to the event.
Please make sure you clear up after your dog at the venue.
Event Terms & Conditions | Policies | The Kennel Club
CHILD PROTECTION:
Anyone attending the training event or any of the competitions who is under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a responsible adult.