2009 AKC Agility Invitational

News and Updates

10/23/09
Updated information added to Hotel & Travel Section/ Accommodations.

09/14/09
The first round of invitations to dogs ranked 1-5 in their breed have closed effective 9/9/09. If any of the dogs ranked 1-5 declined the entry to attend the Agility Invitational, the second round of invitations to dogs ranked 6th and higher have been mailed today (09/14/09). The second round invitees must respond no later than October 7, 2009 in order to enter this event. Don't delay, enter the event right away when you receive your invitation! Congratulations to everyone.

08/20/09
New information added to Hotel & Travel Section

08/20/09
Souvenirs are now available

08/14/09
Overnight onsite RV parking form now available!

08/03/09
There will be two rounds of invitations mailed for the 2009 AKC Agility Invitational. The first round of invitations were mailed Monday, August 3rd. The first round of invitations were for dogs ranked 1-5 for their breed, with a deadline to enter the event of Wednesday, September 9, 2009. If any of the first round dogs decline the invitation, a second round of invitations will be mailed during the week of September 14th and sent to the next dogs ranked within the breed, with a deadline to enter the event by October 7, 2009.

Example: If one dog from round one declines their invitation, dog #6 for that breed will be invited in round two to attend the event. Round two invitations should be mailed approximately Sept. 14th and the deadline to enter is October 7th.

05/07/09
Long Beach Area Hotel Reservations are now being accepted.
Hotel and Travel information available

02/26/09
The 2009 AKC Agility Invitational will be held December 12 & 13, 2009 in Long Beach, CA. The competition will be held in a unique structure being built for the Agility Invitational. Crating for the Agility Invitational will be adjacent to the structure in a fully enclosed tent that will be connected to the agility rings via a covered walkway. Food and restrooms will be conveniently located. The building will be in the general area in which RV parking has been at past events. This year’s location will be very convenient for those in RV’s. There is also a covered parking structure that is very close to the Agility area for those driving in each day.

For the 2009 Invitational the surface will be a 2" thick sod which will be laid in the 2 rings and the practice areas. As in the past there will be a warm-up FAST class on Friday to give all competitors and their dogs a chance to get acclimated before the competition begins.

The American Kennel Club is looking forward to another exciting event sponsored by Eukanuba and J & J Dog Supplies.