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Here is the announcement you have all been waiting for. I will be glad to discuss it with you.

http://www.ukcdogs.com/Web.nsf/WebP...s/WinterClassic

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So why did it move? Guess we wont be going next year.

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Well, like the press release says, it moved because we thought we could put on a nicer event for our customers. There are lots of factors. This is a beautiful facility and this event will be unlike anything else in the sport being held in the civic center. And we should have a better draw being more centralized in the south. It certainly puts the event closer to more people.

We wanted to move it last year but decided to stay in Albany for the 25th anniversary celebration out of respect for the Deep South Classic Coonhunters and the city of Albany. But we would simply like to try something different for the next 25 years. Autumn Oaks hasn't always been held in Richmond? It's moved from time to time. I think that event has been improved because it was moved.

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Sure hate to see this. I've hunted both areas and the hunting around Albany is better.

I know a lot of calls and emails were put in about the Winter Classic staying in Albany, hate that our voices weren't heard. Especially considering that the city of Albany and the Exchange Club fairgrounds were willing to do what needed to be done to keep the Winter Classic in Albany.

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Well good luck. Guess the show folks will be happy. Didnt realize a hunt needed a civic center.

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I think ya'll made a bad move.The hotels in Batesville,Ms have never been pet friendly.I guess I've been to my last Winter Classic

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Sure hate to see this. I've hunted both areas and the hunting around Albany is better.

I know a lot of calls and emails were put in about the Winter Classic staying in Albany, hate that our voices weren't heard. Especially considering that the city of Albany and the Exchange Club fairgrounds were willing to do what needed to be done to keep the Winter Classic in Albany.

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I hate that it was moved. There was a lot of local hunters that looked forward to this event every year. A lot of them was pleasure hunters who just went to buy equipment. With all those quail plantations I'm sure Albany had another facility to use. Surely that was not the sole reason.

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Dogs tied up on Asphalt and muddy hunters and dirty dogs that civic center is expecting the Westminster Show not a coonhunt lol I'm not sure respect was given in the decision to move the hunt

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Im glad its comming to ms. The ms delta has some of the best coon hunting in the world!!!!

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now that it's done were is the closes camp site if there is one .
i bet there are a lot of phone calls looking for there guides

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Just made my reservations!

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No, you do not need a civic center to have a coonhunt. This isn't some fancy facility, it's more like a rodeo / stadium atmosphere. Dogs and dirt welcome. It will house everything under one roof. The show, vendors, sponsors, breed associations, kitchen, restrooms, UKC office. Weather will not be an issue. This facility also has just as large of an open sided building for studs, dogs, pups, etc. Tons of parking in fields around the facility. Very easy in and out. Just off the highway. It is going to be an awesome place to have a hunt.

I understand that those of you from Georgia are upset because it will be further away. But what does that say to anyone who lived west of central Alabama and has made the drive to support the event for the last 25 years? Now we are half way between Georgia and Texas. How could it be more fair to more people than that?

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Todd when yall gonna get a Big Event IN Michigan after all it is home to UKC we dont ever get nothing!!!!!!

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TODD can we camp on the grounds?

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Wonder why the local club was told after the hunt last year that it would be back in 2013 if all along it was being moved to MS why waste the city and clubs time they didn't need to be lied to as to where the hunt would be held....Outta respect (25 years) they should have been told

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Wonder why the local club was told after the hunt last year that it would be back in 2013 if all along it was being moved to MS why waste the city and clubs time they didn't need to be lied to as to where the hunt would be held....Outta respect (25 years) they should have been told

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TODD can we camp on the grounds?

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look, all this bellyachin isnt gonna change anything...

See you in Batesville....

P.S. this wont interfere with the other winter classic will it?

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Todd when yall gonna get a Big Event IN Michigan after all it is home to UKC we dont ever get nothing!!!!!!

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P.S. this wont interfere with the other winter classic will it?

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I understand that those of you from Georgia are upset because it will be further away. But what does that say to anyone who lived west of central Alabama and has made the drive to support the event for the last 25 years? Now we are half way between Georgia and Texas. How could it be more fair to more people than that?

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I for one applaude the move.
The direction that UKC is take is long overdue!
Now if u could get AO in a climate controll enviroment!

FACILITY INFORMATION

• The Main Arena provides 45,000 sq. ft. of Climate Controlled Exhibition Space
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• TV Quality Lighting

• State-of-the Art Sound System

• Attached 5,600 sq. ft. covered staging area.

• Total Seating up to 8,022 Depending on Configuration

• Permanent Theater Style Seating for 3,022

• The Arena Floor will accommordate Temporary Seating for up to 5,000.

• Dedicated Concourse Level Handicapped Seating.

• Over 4,200 sq. ft. of Conference and Meeting Room Space

• Detached 170’ x 370’ Covered Multipurpose Building

• Abundant Parking with on-site Overflow Available

AMENITIES:

• Private Arena Level Promoters Office

• Private Dressing Rooms and Showers

• Elevator Access to the Concourse Level

How much of these amenaties will be accessiable to us , well we'll have to wait and see.
I'm sure the coonhuntin will be acceptable .


Will vendors be allowed to setup indoors?

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