visitor information

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Agility is a dog sport where a handler and dog complete an obstacle course in the fastest time.

Competitors are categorised based on ability into Novice, Excellent and Masters classes, and also seperated into height groups so that similar size dogs compete against each other.

Entry is open to any dog on a Dogs Australia Register, including Sporting and Associate Registers

There are several types of courses offered at the Agility Nationals.

AGILITY - Jumps (wing, broad,spread, hoop), tunnels, weavers and contacts (A Frame, see-saw and dog walk)

JUMPING - Jumps (wing, broad,spread, hoop) and tunnels

OPENS - Same as above but with a section where the dog must be handled at distance.

GAMES

SNOOKER - Complete a jump and then an obstacle 3 times, followed by all obstacles in order.

GAMBLERS - Complete as many obstacles as possible in 45 seconds, but obstacles can only be completed twice, followed by a handling at distance section

PAIRS - 2 dogs and 2 handlers must complete an AGILITY course. What could possibly go wrong?

Teams Day

This is a unique event at the Nationals. 

State of Origin of the Agility World.

Senior and Junior teams from each State compete againt each other to claim the Teams shield

Finals

To gain entry to the finals, each competitor must have qualified from a heat. Expect the fastest times and results as each handler and dog compete to be crowned the National Champion in their respective Agility and Jumping class.

Visitor entry to the Agility Nationals is free.

Visitors are welcome on the following days;

Teams Day

Tuesday 9th July - 11am - 2pm

Senior and Junior Agility and Jumping

Heat Days

Wednesday 10th July, 9am - 5pm

Agility, Jumping, Snooker

Thursday 11th July, 9am - 5pm

Agility, Jumping, Gamblers

 Friday 12th July, 9am - 5pm

Agility, Jumping, Pairs

Opens Day

Saturday 13th July, 9am - 5pm

Agility Open, Jumping Open

Finals Day

Sunday 14th July, 9am-5pm

Agility, Jumping, Opens

The K9Natural 2024 National Agility Championships will be held at DOGS NSW in Western Sydney.

Our address is

The Bill Spilstead Complex for Canine Affairs

44 Luddenham Road

Orchard Hills NSW 2748, Australia

 Unfortunately  Public Transport options are limited. 

The complex is located in a rural area

The GSD Grounds are located in the back right of the Complex, as viewed from the entry gates.

Once you enter the Complex, follow the signs and any instructions from our parking attendants. 

We ask that if one of our local community groups are assisting with parking that a small donation is offered to help them fundraise for their own community group.

As the sport of Agility is a close interaction between a handler and their dog, many dogs will be present.

We respectively ask that visitors do not attempt to handle any dog, or enter any competitor gazebo or tent. 

• Children must be supervised at all times
• Do not attempt to chase, run after, pet or pickup any dogs
• Do not eat or have food around dogs. Ensure that any dropped food is picked up and disposed of.
• Please remain quiet when a dog is running a course
• Please stay away from marshalling areas where dogs are entering and leaving the rings.
• Do not climb on, jump over or attempt to use any of the agility equipment.

Food and beverage outlets will be onsite.

Vendor and sponsor areas and stalls

Amenities are available throughout the Complex

This is an outdoor activity.

Winter clothes with sneakers or walking shoes

Hat

Sunscreen

Fold-up chair

Hopefully the weather will be fantastic, but if rain is forecast, bring an umbrella or raincoat.