Groomphoria 2026

GROOMPHORIA THE THIRD EDITION!

THIS COMPETITION HAS BEEN BROUGHT TO LIFE BY THE AMAZING CHERYL HOWARD, COSTIN STOICA AND SHELLEY HOUGHTON.

THEY ARE SUPPORTED BY THEIR AWESOME TEAM.

* A TWO DAY DOG GROOMING COMPETITION *

* AWARD PRESENTATION *

* SEMINARS *

* GLITZ & GLAM GALA DINNER & DANCE *

* FREE SPECTATOR & SHOPPING ENTRY *

* COMPETITOR GOODY BAG *

* FREE PARKING *

* AMAZING HOTEL ROOM PRICES *

* 7 SPECIAL & AMAZING AWARDS *


BY ENTERING AND PURCHASING A TICKET YOU AGREE TO OUR TERMS AND CONDITIONS, PLEASE READ THE RULES

NO DOGS EXCEPT THOSE WHO ARE COMPETING

TICKETS ARE NON REFUNDABLE, PLEASE ENSURE YOU HAVE READ THE RULES AND HAVE PICKED THE CORRECT CLASS

PRE JUDGING FOR EGA CLASSES ONLY. Please arrive ready to start at the allotted time

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* SPECIAL AWARDS *
GROOMPHORIA BEST IN SHOW 2025
All classes are eligible excluding model dog.

GROOMPHORIA BEST ALL AROUND 2025
All competitors who have competed in more than one class are eligible.

GROOMPHORIA STAR IN THE MAKING 2025
Beginner, intermediate, Asian beginner classes are eligible.

GROOMPHORIA RISING STAR 2025
Handstrip terrier Open, Handstrip gundog Open Standard poodle Open & Miniature poodle Open classes are eligible.

GROOMPHORIA BEST FREESTYLE OPEN 2025
Asian Open, Workshop Purebreed Open and Crossbreed Open classes are eligible.

GROOMPHORIA DIVERSITY 2025
Doubles, Creative, Extreme Creative and Clipper only classes are eligible.

GROOMPHORIA FREESTYLE CHAMPION 2025
Workshop Purebreed Champ, Workshop Crossbreed Champ and Asian Champ classes are eligible.
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CLASSES, TIMES, & JUDGES

SATURDAY CLASSES

SATURDAY 14TH MORNING 8.30am pre judging 9.00AM START

ASIAN STYLE BEGINNER
Time allocated: All breeds and sizes 2.5 hours
Georgia Ashton Fuller & Beatrix Megyesi

ASIAN STYLE OPEN
Time allocated: Small & medium breeds (up to 45cm) 2 hours, large breeds (over 45cm) 2.5 hours.
Georgia Ashton Fuller & Beatrix Megyesi

HANDSTRIP OPEN EGA
Time allocated without clippers: Small and medium breeds (up to 45cm) 2.5 hours. -Large breeds (over 45cm) 3 hours. Time allocated with clippers: -Small breeds (up to 35cm) 2 hours, medium breeds (35-45cm) 2.15 hours, large breeds (over 45cm) 2.3 hours.
Barbara Prueckel, Kitty Dekeersgieter, Laetitia Renoud Grappin

HANDSTRIP CHAMP EGA
Time allocated without clippers: Small and medium breeds (up to 45cm) 2.5 hours. -Large breeds (over 45cm) 3 hours. Time allocated with clippers: -Small breeds (up to 35cm) 2 hours, medium breeds (35-45cm) 2.15 hours, large breeds (over 45cm) 2.3 hours.
Barbara Prueckel, Kitty Dekeersgieter, Laetitia Renoud Grappin

WORKSHOP PUREBRED OPEN
Time allocated: Small & medium breeds (up to 45cm) 1.5 hours, large breeds (over 45cm) 2 hours.
Kelly Davis & Kirsty Hunt

MODEL DOG BREED & STYLE ALREADY COMPLETED
Georgia Ashton Fuller & Beatrix Megyesi

MODEL DOG EXTREME CREATIVE ALREADY COMPLETED
Georgia Ashton Fuller & Beatrix Megyesi

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HOTEL BOOKING LINK COMING SOON.
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PRE JUDGING FOR EGA CLASSES ONLY. Please arrive ready to start at the allotted time

SATURDAY 14TH AFTERNOON PRE JUDGING 12.30pm- 1.00pm START

ASIAN STYLE CHAMP
Time allocated: Small & medium breeds (up to 45cm) 2 hours, large breeds (over 45cm) 2.5 hours.
Georgia Ashton Fuller & Beatrix Megyesi

BEGINNERS EGA
Time allocated: All breeds and sizes 2.5 hours,
Barbara Prueckel, Kitty Dekeersgieter, Laetitia Renoud Grappin

SPANIEL & SETTERS OPEN EGA
Time allocated without clippers: Small and medium breeds (up to 45cm) 2.5 hours. -Large breeds (over 45cm) 3 hours. Time allocated with clippers: -Small breeds (up to 35cm) 2 hours, medium breeds (35-45cm) 2.15 hours, large breeds (over 45cm) 2.3 hours.
Barbara Prueckel, Kitty Dekeersgieter, Laetitia Renoud Grappin

SPANIEL & SETTERS CHAMP EGA
Time allocated without clippers: Small and medium breeds (up to 45cm) 2.5 hours. -Large breeds (over 45cm) 3 hours. Time allocated with clippers: -Small breeds (up to 35cm) 2 hours, medium breeds (35-45cm) 2.15 hours, large breeds (over 45cm) 2.3 hours.
Barbara Prueckel, Kitty Dekeersgieter, Laetitia Renoud Grappin

WORKSHOP PUREBREED CHAMP
Time allocated: Small & medium breeds (up to 45cm) 2 hours, large breeds (over 45cm) 2.5 hours.
Kelly Davis & Kirsty Hunt

TEAM CHALLENGE
Time allocated: All breeds and sizes 1.5 hours
Georgia Ashton Fuller & Beatrix Megyesi

DOUBLE BEGINNERS
Time allocated: Small & medium breeds (up to 45cm) 1.5 hours, large breeds (over 45cm) 2 hours.
Kelly Davis & Kirsty Hunt

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SATURDAY PM

DRESS TO IMPRESS WITH THIS YEARS PRECIOUS METALS THEMED GALA DINNER AND DANCE. DAZZLE IN GOLD, SILVER & BRONZE

£50.00 a ticket. Starts at 7.00pm

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PRE JUDGING FOR EGA CLASSES ONLY. Please arrive ready to start at the allotted time

SUNDAY CLASSES

SUNDAY 15TH MORNING PRE JUDGING 8.30AM- 9.00AM START

INTERMEDIATE EGA
Time allocated: All breeds and sizes 2.5 hours
Barbara Prueckel, Kitty Dekeersgieter, Laetitia Renoud Grappin

WORKSHOP CROSSBREED OPEN
Time allocated: Small & medium breeds (up to 45cm) 1.5 hours, large breeds (over 45cm) 2 hours.
Kelly Davis & Kirsty Hunt

PUREBREED OPEN EGA
Time allocated: Small breeds (up to 35cm) 2 hours, medium (35-45cm) 2.15 hours, large breeds (over 45cm) 2.5 hours.
Barbara Prueckel, Kitty Dekeersgieter, Laetitia Renoud Grappin

PUREBREED CHAMP EGA
Time allocated: Small breeds (up to 35cm) 2 hours, medium (35-45cm) 2.15 hours, large breeds (over 45cm) 2.5 hours.
Barbara Prueckel, Kitty Dekeersgieter, Laetitia Renoud Grappin

DOUBLES
Time allocated: Small & medium breeds (up to 45cm) 1.5 hours, large breeds (over 45cm) 2 hours.
Kelly Davis & Kirsty Hunt

CLIPPERS ONLY
Time allocated: Small & medium breeds (up to 45cm) 1.5 hours, large breeds (over 45cm) 2 hours.
Georgia Ashton Fuller & Beatrix Megyesi

SALON CREATIVE & CARVING
Time allocated: All breeds and sizes 2.5 hours
Georgia Ashton Fuller & Beatrix Megyesi

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PRE JUDGING FOR EGA CLASSES ONLY. Please arrive ready to start at the allotted time

SUNDAY 15TH AFTERNOON PRE JUDGING 12.30PM- 1.00pm START

WORKSHOP CHAMP
Time allocated: Small & medium breeds (up to 45cm) 1.5 hours, large breeds (over 45cm) 2 hours.
Kelly Davis & Kirsty Hunt

EXTREME CREATIVE
Time allocated: All breeds and sizes 2.5 hours
Georgia Ashton Fuller & Beatrix Megyesi

POODLE TOY & MINI OPEN EGA
Time allocated: Toy Poodle & Miniature Poodle 2 hours.
Poodle’s Spray up topknots have an extra 15 minutes for all sizes.
Barbara Prueckel, Kitty Dekeersgieter, Laetitia Renoud Grappin

POODLE STANDARD OPEN EGA
Time allocated: Standard Poodle 2 hours 30 minutes.
Poodle’s Spray up topknots have an extra 15 minutes for all sizes.
Barbara Prueckel, Kitty Dekeersgieter, Laetitia Renoud Grappin

POODLE TOY & MINI CHAMP EGA
Time allocated: Toy Poodle & Miniature Poodle 2 hours.
Poodle’s Spray up topknots have an extra 15 minutes for all sizes.
Barbara Prueckel, Kitty Dekeersgieter, Laetitia Renoud Grappin

POODLE STANDARD CHAMP EGA
Time allocated: Standard Poodle 2 hours 30 minutes.
Poodle’s Spray up topknots have an extra 15 minutes for all sizes.
Barbara Prueckel, Kitty Dekeersgieter, Laetitia Renoud Grappin

AWARDS CEREMONY 5.00PM

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Rule Update: Class & Ticket Changes
ALL requests to amend/change entries MUST be sent via email to be reviewed: changes@groomphoria.co.uk. Requests NOT sent to this address will not be actioned.
Please note that a £10 administration fee applies for any of the following:
• Changing or swapping your class entry
• Transferring or selling your ticket to another competitor

All rules can be found on our website:

www.groomphoria.co.uk