The Great Lakes Irish Wolfhound Association is a club that enjoys hosting and participating in many events and activities throughout the year.
Anyone interested in learning more about our wonderful breed is welcome to join us.
“Calendar of Events 2010”
March 13
St Patrick’s Day parade, Downtown Chicago, step off time at 12 pm
Line up number #152
Location; We will meet under banner #5 on Columbus Dr. on the west side of the street.
Parade starts at Balbo and Columbus Dr. Proceeds north on Columbus to Monroe St. Reviewing stand will be located in front of Buckingham Fountain. http://www.chicagostpatsparade.com/parade.html
Directions; from the North or Northwest; Enter downtown Chicago via I-94, you can exit and go east from Washing, Monroe or Congress Parkway. Look for parking at either Wells or Wabash. From the West; Take 290 east to Congress Parkway. Look for parking before you get to Michigan Ave there will be plenty on the right. From the south or southwest; Take 94 into the loop, exit at Congress Parkway, Monroe or Washington. Look for parking on either Wells or Wabash
(Please note; parades can be very loud, make sure your wolfhounds are ok with that. No retractable (flexi) leashes are allowed)
April 24
Great Lakes Irish Wolfhound Association Annual Spring Match
Greater Racine Kennel Club, Caledonia, Wisconsin
Judge, Karen Catov-Goodell, Pinehurst Irish Wolfhounds
Canine Good Citizens testing will be offered.
Premium available on our front page
April 25
ASFA Lure Coursing
Judge, Karen Frederick
Greater Racine Kennel Club, Caledonia, Wisconsin
contact Lori Darnall; lorilaneiw@aol.com for entry form
To Be Determined
Lure coursing practice.
If you have ever wanted to try lure coursing your wolfhound, this would be a good time to begin.
For a detailed explanation on lure coursing, go to the American Sighthound Field Association web site.
May 18-21
Irish Wolfhound Club of America Specialty
Pleasanton, California
Judge, Tim Finney, Gulliagh House Dublin, Ireland
June 18-19
Oakbrook Highland games
Oak Brook Polo Grounds, Oak Brook, IL.
October 16
Locust Grove Match
Edwardsville, IL.
Judge, Judy Orsi, Bearflag, Canada

