All competitors need to have qualified to enter the National Championships by obtaining 350 points (300 points for competitors choosing the accessibility option and 300 for Junior handlers under 18) at a Regional Championships. There are a limited number of places available in the pre-qualifier rounds for competitors who were not able to attend their Regionals or an alternative Region’s championships. Permission must be obtained to enter these pre-qualifier rounds by application to the National Steering Committee before close of Nationals entries. The form may be downloaded here. Nationals entries open Saturday June 8, 2024 and close Monday July 1, 2024 at 23:59 EST.
Junior Stakes
The event will be open to all junior handlers 18 years old and under on 31 December 2024.
Novice Stakes
This Division will be limited to the ages of 12 and under.
The Novice Stakes will be judged under the AAC Advanced Junior handler rules
Open Stakes
This Division will be limited to the ages of 13 – 18 years of age.
The Open Stakes will be judged under the AAC Masters Junior handler rules.
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