Hi everyone I'm competing in my first grooming competition at Intergroom 2010 and I have so many questions and would love any advice or suggestions anyone can give me... Sorry in advance for all these 
I'm competing with a mini apricot poodle and I'm not sure whether or not I should go into the Poodle Competition in the Novice category under Rising Star or if I should go into the extreme makeover Competition. This is my first competition and I've only been grooming 2 years, I'm just looking to do this for the experience of it and I have a pretty open mind. I'm in the process of growing the poodles coat out and he is beautiful all blown out. So any suggestions on cuts would be great I was thinking about doing a german clip, but not sure whether or not that would look good due to his size and coloring..
Okay so here where the real questions start
1. Have any of you competed where you were using clippers for blending purposes or did you strictly scissor? (this is besides the clean face and clean feet)
2. Do I have to supply my own table? I know the ring is equipped with tables, but not sure how you reserve those?
3. Where do I put my level (novice) when I register I didn't see that on the entry form?
4. Where is the pre competition prep work done?
5. What judging association judges Intergroom?
Any other information I can get would be much appreciated.
Thanks in advance!

I'm competing with a mini apricot poodle and I'm not sure whether or not I should go into the Poodle Competition in the Novice category under Rising Star or if I should go into the extreme makeover Competition. This is my first competition and I've only been grooming 2 years, I'm just looking to do this for the experience of it and I have a pretty open mind. I'm in the process of growing the poodles coat out and he is beautiful all blown out. So any suggestions on cuts would be great I was thinking about doing a german clip, but not sure whether or not that would look good due to his size and coloring..
Okay so here where the real questions start
1. Have any of you competed where you were using clippers for blending purposes or did you strictly scissor? (this is besides the clean face and clean feet)
2. Do I have to supply my own table? I know the ring is equipped with tables, but not sure how you reserve those?
3. Where do I put my level (novice) when I register I didn't see that on the entry form?
4. Where is the pre competition prep work done?
5. What judging association judges Intergroom?
Any other information I can get would be much appreciated.
Thanks in advance!
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