The 2003 AKC National Agility Championship will be held this December in Long Beach, California, in conjunction with the 2003 AKC/Eukanuba National Invitational Championship, which will include Conformation and Obedience competition.

The Agility Nationals will begin on Tuesday, December 2 with the Iams International/State Team Tournament. The National Agility Championship will be held on December 3 and 4.

The eligibility requirements are 4 Double Qualifying Scores from the Excellent B class in events held from September 27, 2002 through October 2, 2003. The closing date for entry eligibility will be October 2 at 6:00 p.m. Entry forms will be available in July.

The Nationals will be part of a full week of agility competition in California, as local clubs will be sponsoring trials the weekend preceding and following the event. Exhibitors can enjoy the excitement and special features of the AKC/Eukanuba National Invitation Championship, such as the popular “Meet the Breeds” exhibit.

Watch the AKC Web site for more information about the s.