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DRAGON Show Information
 

The annual Song Trials is held on the second Saturday of November each year. The 2011 annual Song Trials will be held on Saturday, November 12th at the Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 30650 Six Mile Road in Livonia, Michigan.

This is an American Singer specialty show.

Spectators are welcome between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. on the date of the show. Admission for the public is $3.00.

The judge for the 2011 Song Trials will be ASC sanctioned judge Jeanne Pieper.

DRAGON abides by all rules for shows outlined in the ASC constitution.

  • Benching of birds will be from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. (Michigan time) on FRIDAY- no benching on the day of the show.
  • The entry fee per singer is $3, per hen $3, per tutor bird $3.
  • Exhibitors may bring sale birds - canaries only- for $1 each.)
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  • Entry limit for 2011 is TWELVE male Singers - young and old combined.
  • There is no limit on hen entries.
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  • DRAGON offers old and young Hen sections. Both Young and Old Hens will be awarded a cash prize, ribbons, and a DRAGON award.
  • DRAGON offers a Tutor division with no limit on tutor bird entries. Tutor birds are those birds NOT bred or banded by the individual exhibiting them but have been purchased from another breeder. All young and old Tutor birds are judged in the same class.
  • Judging will begin on Saturday at a time to be determined by the judge and will continue until all entries have been judged. Awards presentation will follow.
  • DRAGON sponsors a luncheon at the show hall to which all are welcome. Lunch is served at about 1:30pm on Saturday. DRAGON also offers Friday evening and Saturday morning meals for exhibitors.

DIRECTIONS TO THE SHOW HALL: 6 Mile Road runs east and west between Merriman and Middlebelt Roads. From western Michigan or Chicago, take I-94 E. to I-275 N. to the 6 Mile Road exit; turn right onto 6 Mile. The church is on the north side of 6 Mile, just east of the Methodist church. From Detroit, take I-96 or 8 Mile Road West to Middlebelt and then Middlebelt to 6 Mile Road.

For questions regarding the show, please contact webmaster@americansingercanary.com

Explanation of Divisions

Division I: Old American Singers

All entries must be flighted birds wearing closed ASC bands registered in the name of the exhibitor. Birds are entered according to the group system, in rotation so that an exhibitor will compete against himself as little as possible.

Division II: Young American Singers

All entries must be unflighted birds (hatched within the same calendar year as the show) and must be ringed with closed ASC bands in the name of the exhibitor. Birds are entered according to the group system, in rotation so that an exhibitor will compete against himself as little as possible.

Division III: Tutor American Singer, any age

Exhibits need not be banded by the exhibitor, but must wear a closed ASC band. Birds in this category are not eligible for any trophies sponsored by the American Singers Club, Inc. The purpose of this class is to allow birds of exceptional quality to come to the show where they may be heard and recognized in their own way. A rosette will be presented to the highest scoring bird in Division III.

Division IV: Unflighted Hens

Hens entered must be unflighted (hatched within the same calendar year of the show) and must be ringed with closed ASC bands in the name of the exhibitor. Hens will be judged according to the rules laid down in the ASC constitution, 35 points for conformation, 15 points for condition. Color and marking will have no bearing. This category is to encourage breeders to give just weight to AS conformation. Birds showing Border or Roller conformation will not be considered for prizes. Rosettes and teapots are awarded to the first, second, and third place birds in this division.

Division V: Old Hens

Hens entered must be flighted birds and ringed with ASC bands in the exhibitor's name. Old hens will be judged the same as young hens- 35 points for conformation and 15 points for condition. First place in this division will be awarded a rosette.

 

 

ATTENTION NEW AMERICAN SINGER EXHIBITORS: DRAGON members will be more than happy to assist you- simply step up to a steward (who will be wearing a DRAGON shirt) and say "here I am, what do I do now?"

 

For information about past DRAGON Song Trials winners, check out the past show winners page.

For those seeking birds, the show is a good place to meet with breeders and to purchase birds for pets or breeding. The sales table usually has dozens of singers to choose from every year!