Frequently Asked Questions Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show

Frequently Asked Questions

Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show

February 11-12, 2013

Madison Square Garden and Piers 92/94

New York City

Q. Is transportation between Piers 92/94, Madison Square Garden and the Garden-area hotels being provided?

A. Buses will start running at 5:30 a.m. from the Garden-area hotels: The Hotel Pennsylvania, The Affinia Manhattan and The New Yorker. They will run every half hour to the Piers. The last hotel bus for dog transportation will depart at 10:30 a.m. as dogs must be benched each day at 11 a.m.

Buses for spectators only will commence at 11 a.m. at the three hotels and run on the half hour until 2:30 p.m. At 3 p.m., buses for the Best of Breed winners, their people and equipment will begin to leave the Piers and go to Madison Square Garden only. Exhibitors with BOB winners have priority on these buses and additional passengers are subject to space availability. The last bus will leave at 5:30 p.m. as benching at MSG is required at 6 p.m.

There are no tickets for these buses, but a wrist band or exhibitor ticket will be required. For spectators, an admission ticket to the Piers will be required. Transportation is free for all exhibitors and spectators who have an advance admission ticket. This is on a space available basis, no advance reservations are required.

Benching release time for all other dogs and exhibitors will be no later than 6 p.m. (depending on the Judging Schedule or when the last class has been judged.) Buses will be available at the release time to take the remaining dogs back to the three hotels. Dogs and exhibitors have priority, but spectators will be allowed to ride if space permits. Buses will continue to make this loop until 8:30 p.m. At 9 p.m., the buses will be available at MSG for dogs and their people to return to the Piers and will continue until 11:30pm. Access to the buses will again be by wristbands or exhibitor tickets.

Q., What are the hours of operation at the Piers?

A. 7 a.m. to midnight.

Q. Is there parking available at the Piers?

A. Yes, there is General parking on a first-come, first-served basis on top of Pier 92, handled by Ports America. Follow signage for directions. There is a daily rate, which was $25 per day in 2012, but the 2013 rate is not confirmed at this time.

Q. What is the best route to the Piers?

A. There really is no answer for this question. The quickest way anywhere in New York City always depends on construction, traffic and emergencies. .

The address for the Piers is 55th Street at 12th Avenue. For dropping off spectators, we suggest using the entrance of Pier 94. For dropping off dogs and exhibitors, the best entrance will probably be Piers 92 and 94 underneath the portico. Some dogs will take the elevator up to 92 and some will dolly into 94, depending on which Pier they are going to for their benching. That information will be in the Exhibitor Packet.

Q. Where is the benching in relation to the rings at the Piers? What are the benching hours?

A. There are rings and benching in both Piers and this will be detailed in the Judging Program. Benching hours at the Piers begin at 11 a.m. as in previous years at the Garden and will continue until 5:30 p.m. release time.

Q. Is food service available at the Piers?

A. Yes, food and beverage service will be available throughout the Piers

Q. What is the benching setup at the Garden?

A. The Best of Breed winners are allowed to leave the Piers for MSG beginning at 3 p.m. with their equipment. A grooming table will be provided by WKC at each bench at MSG. These tables are the property of WKC and may not be removed. All grooming in both the Piers and MSG will be done at the bench. There are no separate grooming areas. The benching area at MSG will be in the Expo Center, the same location as in the past.

Q. What are the hours of operation at the Garden?

A. 3 p.m. to midnight.

Q. Where are the rings in relation to the benching?

A. Rings are nearby the benching. The exact ring layout and benching area will be available in the Judging Program.

Q. Is there ringside seating?

A. There will be two rows of chairs at ringside a the Piers, just as in the past. There is no reserved seating at the Piers.

Q. When can we order our tickets?

A. Ticket types and pricing will be available in October. Please watch our website for ticket information as it becomes available.

For more information:

• Website: www.westminsterkennelclub.org

• Facebook: WKCDogShow

• Twitter: wkcdogs

• Westminster e-mail: info@westminsterkennelclub.or

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