2026 Handler Information
Everything you need to know about attending the NW Championship
- Entry SubmissionEntries must be postmarked between March 2–9. No refunds after April 1st.
- JudgeTBA
- SheepCommercial crossbred wool sheep (replacement value $250)
- Camping & Day ParkingInformation on parking and camping will be available closer to the event once we know more about how wet it will be.
- Class OrderFriday: Nursery (2 runs available), Pro-Novice (1 run), Brace (limited to 6 teams). Saturday & Sunday: Open (1 run per day).
- Exercise AreaThere will be an area away from the trial field and spectators dedicated to off-leash exercise of your dogs — please use it.
- Handlers Meeting7 AM each day. Handlers meeting notes.
- Trial Rules & SanctioningUSBCHA and OSDS
- AwardsOpen: prize money to top 10%, awards for top 3 dogs. PN: prize money to top 10%, awards for top 3 dogs (top 2 if fewer than 20 dogs). Nursery: awards for top 2 dogs (top 1 if fewer than 8 dogs). Brace: awards for first & second place, prize money is brace entries + $100, paid to top 3. NW Champion: determined by combined score in Open — winner gets $200 and a large traveling trophy, and must be present at the end of the event for photographs.
- WaitlistOn the day of the event, any dog not present 2 runs before their turn will be replaced by the first available dog on the waitlist.
The 2026 Sponsors Include
Event Sponsor: Team Snepp Charitable Fund.