2026 ASCA National Specialty Schedule of Events and Premiums
Important: New World Screwworm (NWS) Protocols for the 2026 ASCA National Specialty at bottom of page.
Nationals Premium
Agility Entry
Conformation Entry
Dock Entry
Obedience Entry
Rally Entry
Scent Entry
Stockdog Entry
Tracking Entry
2026 Nationals Fillable Submission Form
Friday, September 18
Move-in, beginning at 12:00 PM
National Tracking Trial
Random Draw of Stockdog Finals Courses at 2:00 PM
Saturday, September 19
Agility Pre-Trial #1: Zia ASC
Conformation Pre-Show #1: Colorado ASA
Obedience/Rally Pre-Trial #1: Southern Colorado ASC
Scent Detection Pre-Trial #1: Lowlands ASC
Stockdog Finals – Day 1
Welcome Reception
Sunday, September 20
Agility Pre-Trial #2: Northern Arizona ASA
Conformation Pre-Show #2: Willamette ASC
Rally Finals*
National Scent Detection Trial – Day 1 (Novice and Advanced)
Stockdog Finals – Day 2*
Monday, September 21
Agility Finals*
Conformation Pre-Show #3: Eastex ASC
Obedience/Rally Pre-Trial #2: Gem State ASC
National Scent Detection Trial – Day 2 (Open and Excellent)
Stockdog Pre-Trial #1: Greater Atlanta ASC
Tuesday, September 22
Agility Pre-Trial #3: Working ASC Austria
Conformation Finals*
Dock Jumping Pre-Trial #1: Heart of TX ASC
Junior Handling Finals & 500 Club Awards*
Obedience Finals*
National Stockdog Trial – Day 1 (Advanced)
Over the Hill Junior Handling
OFA CAER Eye Clinic 9:00 AM-5:00 PM
Wednesday, September 23
National Agility Trial – Day 1 (Ring 1: Elite Gamblers 1, Open Regular 2, Novice Regular 2; Ring 2: Novice Regular 1, Open Regular 1, Elite Gamblers 2)
National Conformation Show – Day 1 (All Altered Classes, All Non-Regular Classes)
National Dock Jumping Trial – Day 1 (Fetch It & Launch)
National Junior Handling Show
National Rally Trial – Day 1 (Masters and Advanced)
National Stockdog Trial – Day 2 (Open)
MVA and MVJ Evaluations – Day 1
Thursday, September 24
National Agility Trial – Day 2 (Ring 1: Elite Regular 1, Open Gamblers 2, Novice Gamblers 2; Ring 2: Novice Gamblers 1, Open Gamblers 1, Elite Regular 2)
National Conformation Show – Day 2 (All Sweeps Classes – Veterans & Puppies, All Intact Dog Classes, Intact Winners Dog, Intact Best of Breed Dogs**)
National Dock Jumping Trial – Day 2 (Fetch It & Launch)
National Obedience Trial – Day 1 (Utility A/B, Open ODX A/B, Open CDX A/B, Grad Open/Novice)
National Rally Trial – Day 2 (Excellent and Novice)
National Stockdog Trial – Day 3 (Started)
MVA and MVJ Evaluations – Day 2
Parade of Rescues, Veterans, & Titleholders
Friday, September 25
National Agility Trial – Day 3 (Ring 1: Elite Jumpers 1, Open Jumpers 2, Novice Jumpers 2; Ring 2: Novice Jumpers 1, Open Jumpers 1, Elite Jumpers 2)
National Conformation Show – Day 3 (All Intact Bitch Classes, Intact Winners Bitch, Intact Best of Breed Bitches, Conclusion of Best of Breed)
National Obedience Trial – Day 2 (Novice A/B/C, Senior, Beginner Novice A/B, Sub Novice, Brace, Team)
Stockdog Post-Trial: Shoot-Out Competition
ARPH Fundraiser – Drawing at 12:00 PM
Banquet
*Awards ceremony/reception to follow.
**Any overflow (if needed for Intact Dogs or Intact Best of Breed Dogs will be held Friday 9/25 morning.
NOTICE
There will not be any nightly dinners except for the Welcome Reception and Banquet – concession stands and food trucks will be available on site instead.
The event schedule is subject to change due to unforeseen circumstances or adjustments required for the smooth operation of the 2026 Nationals. Any updates to the schedule will be announced on the ASCA website and Nationals Facebook group.
Important Health & Safety Notice for All Exhibitors
Important: New World Screwworm (NWS) Protocols for the 2026 ASCA National Specialty
As we prepare for the 2026 ASCA National Specialty, the ASCA Board of Directors has implemented biosecurity protocols related to New World Screwworm (NWS) in cooperation with the Colorado Department of Agriculture and the USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS).
Please review the Important Health & Safety Notice carefully. It outlines entry requirements, health protocols, and exhibitor responsibilities for all attendees bringing dogs to the National Specialty.
We appreciate your cooperation in helping protect the health of our dogs and ensuring a safe and successful event.
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