SwaY Posted January 21, 2012 Share Posted January 21, 2012 I have just been checking some shows etc and one show stuck out for a service they are offering... The club is going to be marking out 3x3 spots around the ring, these are offered to people who are entered at the show - I have many questions.. Can they do that, would you pay for a reserved spot for a breed specific show or an All Breeds Show, does this contravene the regulation about setting up prior to a show etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Missymoo Posted January 21, 2012 Share Posted January 21, 2012 dunno, but I dont really give a poop where I sit..lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dellcara Posted January 21, 2012 Share Posted January 21, 2012 (edited) The club is going to be marking out 3x3 spots around the ring, these are offered to people who are entered at the show - I have many questions.. Very "American" :) Happens already with reserved marquees at Sunbury Cup Day ... I would at a Breed Specialty ... couldn't be bothered at an AllBreed show. I've suggested in the past to our Breed Club to look at reserved grooming areas and even reserved front row seating as a source of additional funds. The Breed Nationals I go to in the USA do it and it's great ... Edited January 21, 2012 by Dellcara Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brentland Posted January 21, 2012 Share Posted January 21, 2012 Have also been involved with reserved front row seating at American Nationals - good idea - and your seat is your seat for the entire show - whether you are sitting there or not! Re reserving spaces for marquees etc - Dogs Victoria has a policy where spaces cannot be reserved prior to the day of the show - or the first day of a cluster. This would be in conflict with this policy... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwaY Posted January 21, 2012 Author Share Posted January 21, 2012 Reserved seating I understand and would support. Re reserving spaces for marquees etc - Dogs Victoria has a policy where spaces cannot be reserved prior to the day of the show - or the first day of a cluster. This would be in conflict with this policy... That's what I find interesting, it's a conflict yet they are advertising that this is what they will be doing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
experiencedfun Posted January 21, 2012 Share Posted January 21, 2012 I wonder how they will be allocating who gets which spots....that could be fairly controversial which isn't something you want to have when running a big show. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogone Posted January 21, 2012 Share Posted January 21, 2012 Reserved seating I understand and would support. Re reserving spaces for marquees etc - Dogs Victoria has a policy where spaces cannot be reserved prior to the day of the show - or the first day of a cluster. This would be in conflict with this policy... That's what I find interesting, it's a conflict yet they are advertising that this is what they will be doing. I thought the Dogs Vic policy was only for shows held at Bulla and Kcc Park. But saying that there are alot of people that set up the night before the shows at these venues! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silvawilow Posted January 22, 2012 Share Posted January 22, 2012 I think it's a fantastic idea from my POV as being from regional Victoria, generally for most shows, I have to leave by 4am at the latest to get there early enough to get a decent spot. Heck I'd be happy to pay for the privledge if spot got be pre-purchased. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fifi Posted January 22, 2012 Share Posted January 22, 2012 There was discussion of this a while back on another group, personally I think it could become an elitist or 'show royalty' mindset. first come, first served I feel. fifi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goldyoldy Posted January 22, 2012 Share Posted January 22, 2012 What shows is doing this cannot find it in the gazette Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espinay2 Posted January 22, 2012 Share Posted January 22, 2012 (edited) If it were IMPARTIALLY first come first served - a bit like booking theatre seats for caravan park sites - I would be in on it for reserved spaces (or preferably reserved marquees already erected such as at Sunbury). I would gladly pay a reasonable fee at some shows to have a reserved marquee there ready for me. Could be quite a business in there for someone if they could get the clubs on board (and an extra money raising idea for some clubs). Would have to make sure there was plenty of room and reasonable access to the ring for those who choose not to take up the service though. Edited January 22, 2012 by espinay2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bisart Dobes Posted January 22, 2012 Share Posted January 22, 2012 Re reserving spaces for marquees etc - Dogs Victoria has a policy where spaces cannot be reserved prior to the day of the show - or the first day of a cluster. This would be in conflict with this policy... Ha, have just got back from Benalla where the committee reserved ALOT of spots for 'friends'. Not alot of room left around grp 6 that was certain. So they have contravened Dogs Victoria policy totally. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silvawilow Posted January 22, 2012 Share Posted January 22, 2012 I thought it was only Bulla and KCC Park where no marking out night before applies? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fit for a King Posted January 23, 2012 Share Posted January 23, 2012 I went to a country show last year and saw all the spots ringside roped off. I was told that the keenel club concerned had in fact sold them to various members for their sole use at shows.......over the two days of the show a few spots sat empty - people who "owned" them never arrived but noone else was allowed to set up a gazebo....completely ridiculous..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pebbles Posted January 23, 2012 Share Posted January 23, 2012 (edited) Sure that the 'no set up rule' only applies to Bulla and the Park. Don't like the idea of it being applied at country shows. I have always gone to the grounds the afternoon before and camped that night as well. 90% of the shows here would mean I'd be driving into the rising sun early in the morning and that's too dangerous with the 'roos around at that hour. eta - sheesh, costs enough now to travel to shows, entries, petrol,etc. that's why I always camped couldn't afford a motel too. No way should the country clubs be charging for 'saved spots'! Often have to pay a camping fee anyway ($5/$10 per night) for the privilage of using their loos!. Edited January 23, 2012 by pebbles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwaY Posted January 23, 2012 Author Share Posted January 23, 2012 What shows is doing this cannot find it in the gazette It is on the club's website. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkySoaringMagpie Posted January 23, 2012 Share Posted January 23, 2012 I agree with Fifi, first come first served and let the committee concentrate on running the show rather than flogging real estate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaar Posted January 24, 2012 Share Posted January 24, 2012 Brighton showground here in Tasmania has reserved places. You pay a fee and that spot is yours for the whole year. It's first come first served. Everyone who hasn't reserved a spot either has to be super nice to those who have or be stuck out in the boondocks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogwoman Posted January 24, 2012 Share Posted January 24, 2012 Should be first come first served, but be thoughtful of other exhibitors and leave a space between every couple of gazebos for people at the back to get through. I do think it wrong to charge a premium for a ringside spot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
almals Posted January 25, 2012 Share Posted January 25, 2012 Re reserving spaces for marquees etc - Dogs Victoria has a policy where spaces cannot be reserved prior to the day of the show - or the first day of a cluster. This would be in conflict with this policy... Ha, have just got back from Benalla where the committee reserved ALOT of spots for 'friends'. Not alot of room left around grp 6 that was certain. So they have contravened Dogs Victoria policy totally. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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