2026 GSDCA SV National IGP Championship & Universal Sieger Show

Location – Poor House Farm Park

233 Almshouse Rd., Martinsburg, WV 25405

Event Secretary: Dana Bruce

Offering: IGP1,2,3, WB, Breed Show, and GSDCA Breed Survey

Judges: GSDCA Charlie Mezsaros (IGP 1 and 2 all phases, IGP3Tracking)

SV Heiko Christian Grube (IGP3 Obedience and Protection, WB)

GSDCA John Henkel (Conformation Show and Breed Survey)

Helpers:

Front Half: Mark Torrence

Back Half: Demetrius Pettway

IGP1, IGP2, Breed Survey: Jay Slocum

Event Contact: John Henkel, wilhendorf@aol.com Ph. 203-947-0264

Entry form: https://www.jotform.com/SMWDC/2026_GSDCANationals_UniversalSieger

Entry Deadlines

WB entries must be received no later than Friday April 3, 2026

All trial and show entries must be received no later than Monday April 6, 2026

For 2026 IGP Rules, click HERE

Universal Sieger & Siegerin Rules are HERE

**Competitors are allowed to enter and participate for Universal Sieger(in) if they achieve their breed survey title after the Nationals/Universal entry deadline or AT the breed survey at the Nationals/Universal** Dogs already breed surveyed will enter as usual.

Hotel details:
Hilton Garden Inn at Martinsburg
65 Priority Drive
Martinsburg, WV 25403
304-263-0101

Website for online reservations for GSDCA rate
Hotel room block is only available for booking until April 2, 2026.
Code if calling to book: GSD
Discounted room rate $119/night
(rates do not include taxes and fees)

Pet Fees:
A non-refundable pet fee of $75.00 will be assessed for every three (3) days of the stay. This fee is due in full at the time of check-in.

Service Animal Exemptions:
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), pet fees shall be waived for qualified service animals. Please note that emotional support animals (ESAs) are not classified as service animals under the ADA and remain subject to standard pet fees.

Liability and Damages:
The Guest assumes full financial responsibility for any damage to the premises or property caused by their pet.

Event Schedule:

Times to be determined after close of entries
All aspects of schedule are subject to change

Thursday 4/23/2026
Practice
Helper demonstration
Draw

Friday 4/24/2026
IGP Championship
Breed Survey practice

Saturday 4/25/2026
IGP Championship
Closing Ceremony
WB following closing ceremony
Breed Survey

Sunday 4/26/2026
Universal Sieger Show (all classes)

Event Sponsorship
The GSDCA SV Committee is now accepting donations to support the 2026 GSDCA IGP National Championship and Universal Sieger Show. Trophy sponsorship and catalog advertisements can be purchased directly through the GSDCA store. If you or your business may be interested in supporting the event in any other manner, we would be happy to connect with you to discuss opportunities that may exist. You can contact SVevents@gsdca.org with any additional sponsorship inquiries.

Tracking Articles by Fur Missile Designs

Dumbbells, Jump and Wall

Blinds

OB and Protection field set up

Tracking field conditions and other event details will be available soon.

Please check back for updated information as it becomes available.

Event photography will be captured by Eyetooth Impressions. Photos will be available for the IGP Championship as well as the Universal Sieger Show. You can find examples of their photography at https://eyetoothimpressions.mypixieset.com/

Orders for photography packages are open. All questions about photography should be directed to Eyetooth Impressions directly.

https://form.jotform.com/260147942567161

2026 GSDCA SV National IGP Championship & Universal Sieger Show

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