Join us in 2025! You won’t want to miss this great line-up of events!
**Schedule is subject to change as event planning progresses**
FRIDAY, April 11th
ACKCSC Agility Trial at the Wild World of Indoor Sports Complex in North Smithfield, Rhode Island. (This will be followed by two additional agility trials on Saturday & Sunday at the same venue.)
SATURDAY, April 12th
ACKCSC Agility Trial within a Trial (120 Entries) at the Wild World of Indoor Sports Complex in North Smithfield, Rhode Island
ACKCSC Scentwork at the Emerald Resort (All-Breed)
SUNDAY, April 13th
Conference Center Set-Up 8am-4pm –All Hands on Deck – Volunteer Signup!
ACKCSC Scentwork at the Emerald Resort
Agility Trial at the Wild World of Indoor Sports Complex in North Smithfield, Rhode Island.
Vendor set-up, 12pm
Meet & Greet, Emerald Resort Lobby
ACKCS Rescue Trust Board Meeting (morning)
ACKCS Health Trust Board Meeting (TBD)
MONDAY, April 14th
Futurity
Puppy & Veteran Sweepstakes
Health Clinics
Breeder Education Seminar (Lunch)
Regional Clubs Meeting
Welcome Party!!
TUESDAY, April 15th
4-6 Month Puppy Competition
Regular Dog & Veteran Dog Classes
National Specialty Rally & Obedience
ACKCSC Health Trust Seminar (Lunch)
Canine Good Citizenship & Advanced CGC Tests
Trick Dog Testing
AKC Fetch Presentation
Evening for local exploration & socializing
WEDNESDAY, April 16th
Regular Bitch & Veteran Bitch Classes
Independent Spec. Obedience & Rally
Judges Education Workshop in morning – 8am-10 am
Annual Meeting (Members only – Lunch for those who attend)
Judges Ringside Mentoring in afternoon
Juniors’ Seminar & Party
Rescue Parade
Rescue Celebration!
THURSDAY, April 17th
National Junior Showmanship
Parade of Veterans
Top 10 Junior Awards
Judges Ringside Mentoring
Best of Breed Competition
Non-Regular Classes (Stud Dog, Brood Bitch, Brace, National Owner Handled, Best Puppy, Best Bred-By, Veteran, etc.)
National Specialty Closing Ceremonies
ACKCSC Awards & Banquet
FRIDAY, April 18th
ACKCSC Independent Specialty Show
Ind. Spec. Junior Showmanship
4-6 Month Puppy Competition
All Conformation Classes
Best of Breed Competition
Site tear-down – please help!!
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