The International Judges Association for Dog Grooming Competitions is thrilled to announce our return for the 2024 competition year, and we're coming back bigger and better than ever with exciting events!

The return of the IJA GROOM BOWL featuring state teams and our innovative IJA Crown Events offers different challenges with placement points and certification scores.

Join us as we kick off this exciting comeback with competitions that include our renowned trim style by coat type certifications, designed for all levels of expertise. Save the date for November 3rd and 4th, 2023, as we host these competitions at Nash Academy in the heart of Lexington, Kentucky.

This event signifies our re-entry into the world of competitions and provides a sneak peek of what's in store for 2024! If you're passionate about competing, this is the perfect opportunity to be part of the action.

In addition to the competitions, Friday and Saturday will feature our new Judge in Training Program, a mandatory requirement for all IJA Judges in preparation for the 2024 competition year.

We're thrilled to announce that this event will also serve as the backdrop for the annual reunion and awards dinner hosted by Nash and IJA at the enchanting Kentucky Castle. All IJA competitors and judges are invited! Please remember that space is limited, so don't wait to secure your spot today.

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Coinciding with this event, Nash Academy will also be hosting its inaugural annual reunion! As a friendly reminder, to all IJA competitors many of you are proud Nash graduates or working towards your diploma. Everyone is welcome!

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We will have Live Dog and Model Dog Compeititons!

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And that's not all - we're introducing our exciting Live Dog and Model Dog Competitions, where every participant earns placement points and certification scores, contributing to their chances of earning best-of-the-year awards and qualification for national and international competition teams!

You won't want to miss this gathering, so mark your calendars and get ready for a thrilling return to the world of dog grooming competitions with IJA powered by the Nash System of Pet Care Education!