CAPE TOWN WELCOMES YOU TO THE GSDFSA NATIONAL IGP TRIAL 2026.

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Key Details

Venue:
Vita Nova GSD Club
Durbanville Cricket Grounds
​Cape Town

Judge:
Mr. Joeri Veth (USA)

Helpers:
Mr. Lars Kamp (Germany)
Mr. Bobby Carelse (SA) (R)

Important Links

DOWNLOAD SCHEDULE
DOWNLOAD EXHIBITOR LIST
ONLINE ENTRY FORM

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EXHIBITORS PLEASE TAKE NOTE

• ALL ENTRIES CLOSE 3 JUNE 2026. NO LATE ENTRIES WILL BE ACCEPTED
• All entries MUST be done via the online entry form above. No telephonic, SMS or WhatsApp entries will be accepted.
• Entrants that are not members of the GSDFSA, must send their pedigree to [email protected] before the closing date.
• Entrants are requested to send a photo of themselves and their dog to Angela Ahern by the entry closing date.
• This event will be conducted in accordance with WUSV IGP Rules.
• Please review the schedule for important information.
• Enquiries: Angela Ahern: [email protected]

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SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

Thursday 18 June 2026

Vet Check:
Each IGP 3 entrant must present their dog for a veterinary examination on Thursday, 18th June 2026. Times to be finalised.
The veterinary examination will be at the Durbanville Cricket Club. The dog has to jump onto a table (height 80 cm). The jump must be shown without the handler's physical support. Dogs which cannot perform this jump are not permitted to take part in the competition.

Practice Session at Durbanville Cricket Club:
Times to be finalised upon receipt of entries. This year, each competitor will receive 10 minutes for their obedience practice and 10 minutes for their protection work practice. Bitches in season will be allocated a practice session at the end of Protection on Sunday, followed by their entry for Obedience and Protection.

Competitors’ Draw at Durbanville Cricket Club.
Platters and Pizzas will be served from 18h00 – free for all competitors. All guests of competitors are to be paid in advance, along with the entry fee. Cash bar will be available.

Friday 19 June 2026

• Tracking: Starts at 09h00
  ​Directions will be provided at the Draw evening.
  Only competitors will be allowed to drive into the grounds just before their flight redraw.
  Competitors must report to the ‘check-in’ 45 minutes before their tracking flight starts.
  
• Social Evening – 18h00 at Durbanville Cricket Grounds (price per person R230 for a 3-course buffet style meal.
  ​We invite all competitors, spectators and officials to join us for a fun evening.

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Saturday 20 June 2026

• IGP Obedience, UPRs and iBGHs – start 09h00 
  Competitors must report to the ‘check-in’ 10 minutes before their obedience work times.

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Sunday 21 June 2026

• PROTECTION WORK: IGP Protection and SPRs – start 09h00
  
• Prize Giving Ceremony will take place after the completion of the trial at the Durbanville Cricket Club.
  
• AGM to follow prize-giving

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