Summary of Events

Summary of Events

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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