PROGRAM, ACCOMMODATION & LOCATION

what, when & where

PROGRAM

As in previous years, the 11th European Hozonkai Championship will follow the traditional AKIHO Japan set-up, meaning it is split up in two main parts: individual judgement & ranking. 

29 MARCH

  • European Club Representatives Assembly - Vald Hotel Meeting Room (9:00)

    • Discussion on New Exhibitions and Selection for Judge Accreditation

  • Nintei Examination (13:00 - 14:30)

    • We highly recommend attending Nintei on Saturday to help ensure a smoother process on show day.

  • Exhibitor Check-In - Vald Hotel Meeting Room (17:00)

    • Collection of Competition Materials, Including Entry Number Tag

    • Completion of Outstanding Payments (for Cash Transactions)

  • Roundtable on Pedigree Regulation Changes - Vald Hotel Meeting Room (17:00)

    • Impact on AKIHO, JKC, and FCI

  • AKIHO Benkyoukai (seminar) - Vald Hotel Meeting Room (18:00-20:00)

    • Akita Inu Now and Then, by AKIHO judges TSUTSUI Nobuji, OOTSU Kentarou, and Peter van der Lugt

    • Presentation of Special Recognition Diplomas to AKIHO Members for Their Contributions to the Promotion of the Akita Inu in Europe and Worldwide

  • Celebratory reunion dinner - Vald Hotel Restaurant (~20:00)

    • Evening Entertainment with Subrette Chantal (~21:30)

30 MARCH

  • Access to show grounds (07:30)

  • Exhibitor Registration & Competition Materials Pick-Up - show grounds (8:00)

  • Nintei Examination - Back-up Moment (08:15)

    • We highly recommend attending Nintei on Saturday to help ensure a smoother process on show day.

  • Opening ceremony: General Welcome & Judges Presentation (09:00-09:30)

  • Exhibition - part I: Individual judgement (09:45-13:00)

  • Lunchtime (13:00)

  • Exhibition - part II: Ranking & Awards Ceremony (14:30)

  • Farewell dinner - Vald Hotel Restaurant (20:00)

11th EHC - AKIHO BENKYOUKAI

This year’s Study Seminar is titled Akita Inu Now and Then – A Journey Across Time. AKIHO Judges TSUTSUI Nobuji and OOTSU Kentarou, together with Peter van der Lugt, will explore the Akita Inu’s evolution from past to present, focusing on its form, character, and function.

ACCOMODATION

While the Torino area offers a good a number of hotels and apartments that accept dogs, AKIHO Europe's personal recommendation is Vald Hotel in Val Della Torre. Its location is conveniently close to the show grounds and there is enough green around to take your dogs for a walk. 

For further information, please visit Vald Hotel’s website or book a room via Booking.com.

LOCATION

Below is a list of relevant addresses, click on each name to take you directly to Google Maps.

SHOW

European Hozonkai Championship

Via Alpignano 47
10040 Givoletto (Torino)

EAT

VALD HOTEL

Via Lanzo 35
10040 Val Della Torre (Torino)

SLEEP

VALD HOTEL

Via Lanzo 35
10040 Val Della Torre (Torino)