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may holly · **Posted:** Thu Nov 17, 2011 7:09 pm

Wondering if anyone will be attending the St. Louis nationals. Even though it says St Louis it will be held at Gray Summit, Mo which is west of St. Louis at the Purina Farm in indoor facilities. The place is prepared to catered to dogs and families. I am interested in going as is on drivinf distance for me. There is only one hotel nearby close to the Purina Farm which accepts pets and is prepared with tubs and grooming tables. I personally interested in going to meet some breeders and of course the Zim forum family.

KLADCkrs · **Posted:** Mon Nov 21, 2011 2:47 pm

In the new year Jim will probably create a new sub-forum for the 2012 ASC National Specialty in Grey Summit, MO.

I should be there, barring any unforeseen circumstances. I'm really looking forward to it!

DonnaD · Molly-Tan/Black - 3/11/2010

hmmmm, 5 1/2 hour drive...Definitely a huge possiblity for me. :paw

Sylvia M C · **Posted:** Mon Nov 21, 2011 9:26 pm

We are planning on going unless some unpredictable catastrophe happens but we are not planning on any catastrophes.

Jackie H · **Joined:** Sun Sep 12, 2010 2:31 pm **Posts:** 1541

I am hoping to go. Keep your fingers crossed :sm

JuanitaD · **Joined:** Sat Sep 11, 2010 4:23 am **Posts:** 1500

I will most likely be going unless some kind of unforeseen incident prevents me from doing so.

I haven't missed many Nationals over the past six years, so it's a go at this time. I have also looked over the hotel options and am not finding much suitable that is close to the venue.

I'll be requesting that Jim set up a new section for the 2012 Nationals right after the first of the year.

may holly · **Posted:** Fri Nov 25, 2011 6:28 pm

Juanita you are right about the hotels around the area. I looked on several websites and there are none suitable on gray summit, but Pacific is very close by. St. Louis is out of the question as is about 28 miles away. I wonder is there are any special type of hotel that is more suitable for dog owners such as facility and in room amenities.

JuanitaD · **Joined:** Sat Sep 11, 2010 4:23 am **Posts:** 1500

I haven't heard of anything like that, May.

I intend to communicate with Sheila V. and see what she thinks about any suitable hotel in the area. Keep an eye out on this section and there'll be a discussion on it sometime after the 1st of the year.

Sylvia M C · **Posted:** Sat Nov 26, 2011 10:06 am

Isn't there an official hotel for these Nationals? They'd have to take dogs. I have not gotten around to thinking about the logistics as of yet.

JuanitaD · **Joined:** Sat Sep 11, 2010 4:23 am **Posts:** 1500

There has been no announcement of the official hotel yet on the ASC website. I'm hoping an announcement will be made after the Spaniel show in January.

Sylvia M C · **Posted:** Sat Nov 26, 2011 11:21 am

I found this on the Purina Farms web page:

Quote:

We strive to provide the best experience available. For more information or to book an event, contact Kaite Flamm, Purina Event Center Manager at 1-888-688-PETS (7387) or email her at kaite.flamm@purina.nestle.com. Commercial rates are also available for miscellaneous events held at the Purina Event Center.

Located about one hour southwest from downtown St. Louis and the Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, the Purina Event Center in Gray Summit, Missouri, provides a central location for people traveling from all parts of the country. Within 10 minutes from the Purina Event Center are several hotels that accept dogs with little or no additional fees; some even offer dog-bathing rooms. Besides the RV parking available at the Purina Event Center, five campgrounds are located near the show site. A variety of restaurants can be found in the area, and there are major entertainment attractions throughout the metropolitan St. Louis area. We invite you to schedule your next dog show or event with us. Our Purina Event Center promises to deliver "Best in Show" amenities and we will do everything possible to help ensure your event goes smoothly. Through our partnerships with parent breed and kennel clubs, we help promote the sport of purebred dogs. Doing so, we believe enhances the lives of dogs and the people who love them.

Colleen K · **Joined:** Fri Sep 10, 2010 10:31 pm **Posts:** 1519

Hi All,

Here is a little information about nationals in St. Louis. More information will be coming after ASC finishes with the Flushing Spaniel show that is in a couple of weeks.

The summer national cocker show has a different schedule for 2012 and includes some all breed performance events on some of the days.

Tuesday, July 18 - Move in Day

Wednesday, July 19
Futurity, Cut-down sweepstakes and breed-by sweepstakes
Welcome Party

Thursday, July 20
Cocker Only Agility
All Breed Obedience & Rally
Conformation - Dog Classes

Friday, July 21
All Breed Agility
All Breed Obedience & Rally
Conformation -- bitch classes and veteran sweepstakes
Hunt Test

Saturday, July 22
Cocker Only Obedience and Rally
All Breed Agility
Conformation: Best of Variety and Best of Breed
Hunt Test
Farewell Party

Sunday, July 23 -- Move Out Day

I am looking forward to seeing this facility! Having in door agility in July is going to be great!

Colleen

JuanitaD · **Joined:** Sat Sep 11, 2010 4:23 am **Posts:** 1500

I guess they'll be announcing a "host hotel" after the Flushing Spaniel show is completed?

So far, it seems like any suitable lodging is going to require a car to get back and forth to the show. Some of us will be getting together and sharing rides with those who are driving from home.

may holly · **Posted:** Wed Dec 28, 2011 7:10 pm

Colleen thanks for the schedule. I am sure there will be more details. I am looking forward to attend. Lets see about the lodging, there are only a handfull of hotels nearby.

JuanitaD · **Joined:** Sat Sep 11, 2010 4:23 am **Posts:** 1500

Hotel information has been posted on the ASC website as follows:

Visitor Information

36th ASC Cocker Spaniel National
Purina Events Center
Gray Summit (St. Louis), MO

July 18-21, 2012

http://www.purina.com/purina-farms/eventcenter.aspx

Holiday Inn at Six Flags, St. Louis – ASC Rate $139.00 per night
No Dogs Allowed
Approx. 10 miles from Purina Farms
4901 Six Flags Rd.
Eureka, MO 63025
(636) 938-6661

Travelodge – ASC Rate $79.00 per night
Dogs Welcome, $35.00 Onetime Fee, no more than 4 dogs to a room
Approx. 1 mile from Purina Farms
2875 Hwy 100
Villa Ridge, MO 63089
(636) 742-3501

Please be sure to mention ASC or The American Spaniel Club when making your reservations.

The Holiday Inn is directly across the street from Amusement Park, Six Flags St. Louis.

If you have any problems with your reservation at either of the host hotels please contact Julie Virosteck by email at doggonecockers@aol.com or by phone at (760) 490-1041.

Since they don't allow dogs at the Holiday Inn, I'm wondering why this hotel was chosen?? Also, the Travelodge is only one mile from the venue, but is older and I can't ascertain whether there are refrigerators in the rooms. The reviews of the Travelodge aren't very complimentary, either.

I'm contacting Sheila V. to see if she has any opinion/information about either of these choices.

Jackie H · **Joined:** Sun Sep 12, 2010 2:31 pm **Posts:** 1541

Thanks, Juanita. Can you please update us after you speak with Sheila? Perhaps she is aware of another good alternative as well.

At this point, I think I'd lean toward the Travelodge since it is so close and allows dogs. I really, really hope I can make it!

Sally Belknap · **Joined:** Mon Sep 13, 2010 5:20 am **Posts:** 173

All:

I will be driving from Indianapolis and staying at the Comfort Inn in Pacific, MO. I was able to get my company's corporate rate, so that was a plus!

I will arrive mid-to-late afternoon on Thursday, 7/19 and leave on Sunday, 7/22.

Since I will have my car, I'm happy to cram as many in for shuttling back and forth as possible.

Sally

DonnaD · Molly-Tan/Black - 3/11/2010

Thanks Sally. I find out hopefully today if my two days off got approved. If so I too am going to book at the Comfort Inn.

I cant wait. It is gonna be so much fun to meet everyone and see all those wonderful cocker babies. :hp

JuanitaD · **Joined:** Sat Sep 11, 2010 4:23 am **Posts:** 1500

I'll be booking my room at the Comfort Inn sometime today.

Can't wait to see everyone.

DonnaD · Molly-Tan/Black - 3/11/2010

Woo Hoo...Excited. I just booked at Comfort Inn. I will be there Thursday afternoon and leave Sunday morning.

:YAY

Jackie H · **Joined:** Sun Sep 12, 2010 2:31 pm **Posts:** 1541

How far is the Comfort Inn in Pacific from the show site? Do they allow dogs? Tx.

JuanitaD · **Joined:** Sat Sep 11, 2010 4:23 am **Posts:** 1500

The Comfort Inn is about 5 miles from Purina Farms, from what I can gather, but the charge is $10 per pet per night, limit 2 dogs.

We will have a few people with cars to help shuttle guests back and forth from the venue.

JuanitaD · **Joined:** Sat Sep 11, 2010 4:23 am **Posts:** 1500

Just made my reservation at the Comfort Inn in Pacific, also.

I'll be arriving on Tues., the 17th and leaving Sunday, the 22nd.

More details to follow.

I am still going to keep the ASC contact list for those from the forums who are attending. The initial thing I need is an email from you stating your intention to attend. Email me at: duell280zx@att.net

I'll be getting additional info from you as we approach the date of the Nationals.

Sylvia M C · **Posted:** Wed Feb 01, 2012 2:53 pm

How much is the Comfort Inn?

JuanitaD · **Joined:** Sat Sep 11, 2010 4:23 am **Posts:** 1500

Sylvia:

That hotel is around a hundred dollars /night. That's right in between the rate of the host ones plus the dog charge.

Check out their web page:
http://www.comfortinn.com/hotel-pacific ... y_code=STL

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