GroomTeam USA

🚨 LESS THAN ONE MONTH AWAY — AND ONLY 2 SPOTS LEFT!

An incredible opportunity to elevate your education, sharpen your skills, and learn alongside one of the industry’s best!

Join Pina Pinkusevich for Poodles with Pina, an exclusive GroomTeam USA educational retreat designed to inspire, challenge, and take your grooming to the next level.

This isn’t just another class. It’s an opportunity to connect, learn, and invest in YOU!

📍 Valparaiso, Indiana
📅 November 6–8, 2026
💰 $750 per person

ONLY TWO SPOTS REMAIN!

Don’t let this opportunity pass you by. November will be here before you know it!

🔗 Secure your spot today:
https://groomteamusa.us/education/

When you get a little TOO excited about your Premier Sponsor! 😂🇺🇸

Can you blame us?!

A HUGE thank you to Nexus Brands Group Pet Division, our incredible Premier Sponsor, and their amazing brands:

⭐ Ryan’s Pet Supplies Ryan's Pet Supplies
⭐ Chris Christensen Chris Christensen Systems
⭐ iGroom iGroom
⭐ Nature’s Specialties Nature's Specialties

Your support helps GroomTeam USA chase big dreams, compete on the world stage, and represent the USA with pride!

Big dreams. Big support. One incredible team! 🇺🇸❤️

Behind every dream is determination. Behind every competitor is sacrifice. And behind every successful team are those who believe in the journey.

Our GroomTeam USA Travel Team proudly earned SECOND IN THE WORLD at the 2026 World Team Grooming Championship!

This accomplishment represents years of dedication, countless hours of hard work, and the unwavering support of those who believe in our athletes.

To our incredible Premier Sponsor, Nexus Brands Group Pet Division, including Chris Christensen, Ryan’s Pet Supplies, iGroom, and Nature’s Specialties — THANK YOU!

Your support goes beyond sponsorship. You’re investing in dreams, athletes, and the future of competitive grooming.

Four Classes. One Team. One Dream.

Together, we’re showing the world what Team USA is made of! 🇺🇸 Ryan's Pet Supplies Nature's Specialties Chris Christensen Systems iGroom

Kitty Dekeersgieter Receives 2026 Shirlee Kalstone Global Achievement Award

The grooming world proudly recognizes Kitty Dekeersgieter as the 2026 recipient of the prestigious Shirlee Kalstone Global Achievement Award.

Presented every two years, this award honors an individual or organization whose impact has elevated the grooming industry on an international level. Named after Shirlee Kalstone, the honor celebrates leadership, innovation, and lasting contributions to the profession worldwide.

Kitty is widely recognized as one of the most influential figures in modern dog grooming. Her remarkable career spans decades as a world-class competitor, respected judge, educator, entrepreneur, and event founder. She first gained recognition as an accomplished dog handler, presenting champion dogs at major conformation events around the globe before rising to international success in competitive grooming.

Among her many achievements, Kitty earned the title of World Champion Poodle Groomer and received the International Groomer of the Year Cardinal Crystal Achievement Award.

Beyond the competition ring, Kitty has become one of the most respected judges and educators in the industry, sharing her expertise across Europe, North America, and beyond. Her dedication to excellence has inspired countless groomers to sharpen their skills and raise their standards.

Kitty is also the co-founder of Transgroom, helping develop professional tools and products used by groomers worldwide. She is also the founder of Groomania, one of the largest grooming education events in the world, bringing together top talent for learning, competition, and connection.

Through every chapter of her career, Kitty has remained committed to mentorship, innovation, and the advancement of professional grooming.

Congratulations to Kitty Dekeersgieter on this well-deserved honor! Her legacy continues to shape the future of our industry.

With admiration and appreciation,
GroomTeam USA 🇺🇸 Groomania Official Ryan's Pet Supplies Chris Christensen Systems Nature's Specialties iGroom

🚨 ONLY 2 SPOTS LEFT! 🚨

This is your sign to STOP waiting and START investing in yourself!

POODLES WITH PINA — ELEVATE YOUR EDUCATION!

Imagine three days surrounded by passionate groomers, learning from the incredible Irina “Pina” Pinkusevich, sharpening your skills, building your confidence, and making connections that could last a lifetime!

This isn’t just another grooming seminar. It’s an intimate, high-level educational retreat designed to inspire, challenge, and ELEVATE you!

✨ Focused poodle education
✨ Small-group, personalized learning
✨ Incredible networking opportunities
✨ A relaxing lakeside experience

📍 Valparaiso, Indiana
📅 November 6–8, 2026
💰 $750 per person

TWO. SPOTS. LEFT. THAT’S IT!

Don’t be the groomer watching everyone else’s photos wishing you had gone!

Invest in your education. Invest in your future. Invest in YOU!

🔥 HURRY! SECURE YOUR SPOT BEFORE THEY’RE GONE!

Register here:
https://groomteamusa.us/education/⁠

GroomTeam USA — Education. Inspiration. Connection. Irina Pinkusevich

🥈 SECOND IN THE WORLD AIN’T BAD AT ALL. 🇺🇸

Out of 20+ countries, the GroomTeam USA 2026 Travel Team stepped onto the world stage and brought home SECOND PLACE!

That’s talent. That’s teamwork. That’s dedication. And that’s one hell of an accomplishment.

We could not have made this journey without the incredible support of our Premier Sponsor, Nexus Brands Group Pet Division, and the brands behind us:

Ryan’s Pet Supplies Ryan's Pet Supplies
Chris Christensen Systems Chris Christensen Systems
iGroom iGroom
Nature’s Specialties Nature's Specialties

Thank you for believing in GroomTeam USA, supporting our athletes, and helping make it possible for Team USA to compete on the world stage.

To our 2026 Travel Team — you represented the USA with professionalism, passion, and some SERIOUS talent.

Second in the WORLD. Over 20 countries. One Team USA. 🇺🇸🥈

Four Classes. One Team. One Dream.