THIS IS WHAT I WROTE IN MY "IMPRESSIONS SIEGER 2003" REGARDING THIS
VENUE
Ulm, Germany, the first time a Sieger Show had
been held here, a somewhat smaller place than the usual large city
venue’s, with the actual Show being held in the Donaustadion, which
turned out to be a compact venue with a lay out well suited to this
huge German Shepherd Dog Spectacular Show. The rings for the two
Junior (12 to 18 months) classes (male & female) and the two
Yearling classes (18 to 24 months) classes (male & female) were well
placed next to the Stadium on a flat well grassed area, with very
good sized rings, and the important facilities for food and drink.
Immediately between this area and the Stadium most of the all
important stalls were situated, the other being situated around the
other side of the Stadium, between the rings for the Working Classes
male and female, except the final group, which are judged in the
main stadium on the Sunday afternoon. Of necessity, because of the
very large entry, all the classes are placed in groups of
approximately 50 to 60, and to cater for the larger classes, there
can be as many as four groups. It is normal for several from the
front of one group, when the group has been judged, to be moved into
the next highest group to compete.
The spectator viewing
around the six rings outside the main stadium was excellent. Inside
the main Stadium was somewhat smaller than the usual stadiums at
previous events, but adequate. The seating was rather uncomfortable,
with many spectators regularly standing up to relieve the Ulm
Donnaustadion Numb Bum syndrome (cushions necessary). The compact
area for the stalls, and the food and drinking facilities did tend
to get rather over-crowded. The usual social gatherings took place,
especially with many foreign friends, this is a most enjoyable part
of this great show, and covers the whole 3 day show, and also the
evenings.
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