2011 ODS Show Approvals are due 11/1/2010 for inclusion on our press releases and planning calendars, however, shows may apply for approval throughout the year.  We highly recommend getting your approval in as soon as possible, though, as members are already e-mailing the office asking about 2011 dates!

2011 SHOW APPROVALS – EXCITING NEWS!!  The ODS Shows Committee and the ODS Office have launched a new Show Approval webpage which has all of the information you need about ODS Show Approval in one place, including an updated application for 2011, the updated ODS Show Standards and ability to pay online.  By repeated member request, rather than waiting until the fall, the ODS Office is prepared to add shows to the online calendar as soon as they are processed, so beat the rush and turn your application in today (several shows have already)!

Here is the link: http://www.oregondressage.com/news/oregon-dressage-society-show-approvals/

A few updates to this year’s show standards:

• Our office is no longer able to bill out for show approvals.  Payment must be received WITH the application – either fax/e-mail the application and pay online using PayPal, or mail the application with check enclosed, please.
• The ODS Shows Committee is asking that at least one member of your show management team is a current ODS member in good standing.  If this poses a difficulty to your show, please contact Rose Newman directly – rose_newman@yahoo.com
• The ODS Shows Committee is urging shows to not turn in their applications with TBAs if possible.

Please contact me directly if you have any questions or experience difficulty with the form.

Warmest Regards,
Corinne Stonier
Executive Director
Oregon Dressage Society
www.oregondressage.com
PH: 503.681.2337 — CELL: 503.730.8036 — FAX: 503.681.3873
880 NE 25th Ave., Suite 2-173
Hillsboro, OR 97124

Information about the 2011 ODS Regional Omnibus will be released soon … work on updating your prize lists, securing your contracts and hiring officials now and we will send you details about how to list your show and the costs as soon as they are approved! Shows must be ODS Approved in order to be published in the ODS Regional Omnibus.  Expect the deadline to be 9/1/2010

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