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After leading and serving Jumping Chollas for many years as President, Alice Nicholson decided to step down at the end of her term (May 30, 2025). On behalf of JCAC and its many members, thank you Alice for your strong dedication, devotion, and hard work to the club and the sport of agility. Alice always went far and beyond her role and was known for acknowledging and thanking others for their work and contributions to the club and to the "Patch". Now it's our turn to say, THANK YOU ALICE for all you did to make JCAC the best agility club in Arizona!!

The following slate of JCAC club members were elected to the following posts for the next year, starting June 1, 2025. PRESIDENT: Laurie Johnson (acclaimed) VICE-PRESIDENT: Lisa Esquival TREASURER: Renee Stanneart (acclaimed) SECRETARY: Ann Hammersly (acclaimed) MEMBERS AT LARGE (3): Sue Boe Jeff Newman Beth Nicholson Please visit our About Jumping Chollas Agility Club, Phoenix AZ page for their photos so you can introduce yourself when you see them at class or at trials!

JCAC is offering new 'popup courses", the first of which is about Analyzing Courses in Competitions. For more information and to register (spots are very limited), please visit: Analyzing Course Competition Courses | Jumping Chollas

Find class application forms here for general clases, Foundation class, and Jr. Handling class. Top of Page Application Forms Class Application Forms Please refresh / reload this page by clicking on the circular arrow at the top L corner of your browser to ensure you are accessing the latest version of our forms. There are 3 different forms due to the different requirements for each type of class / situation. Carefully read the descriptions below to ensure you are using the correct form. The Regular Class Application is for anyone who wants to register for the various agility classes offered 4 times per year. NOTE : Many classes such as Distance, Intermediate 2, 3, Novice, and Advanced on Thursday fill up very quickly so PLEASE get your application in early to ensure a spot! 1. Class Application 2. Student Equipment Purchase Form NEW!!! Current JCAC students may order jumps and weaves for home training. 3. Foundation Class The Foundation & Relationship class is for puppies and dogs that have never done agility before, are just starting out in agility, or for those dogs that haven't trained with JCAC before. 4. Instructors This form should be self-evident, but if not, it's to be used ONLY by instructors and designated club officials.

Class schedules, fees, and policies. Top of Page Contact Training Director Policies Communication Class Schedule Fees Training Information Class Schedule Jumping Chollas Agility Club offers training classes in small groups, for all levels of agility, from puppies and new adult dogs through competition classes, as well as classes for kids. New to Jumping Chollas? If you're new to our club but have trained elsewhere, contact the Training Director, Wendy Hultsman, using the contact form at the bottom of this page to discuss the appropriate class for your dog(s) before applying. Policies If your dog is new to or just starting agility, it needs to start in the Foundation and Relationship class . The Training Director will contact you when there is a slot for you in the class and then ask for payment. If a student is under 16 years of age, s/he must have a parent or guardian present at the class. You may train as many dogs as you want, but only one dog per class please - unless approved by the Training Director. Register for only one regular class per dog with one exception: you may sign up for the Distance or Course class at the same time with the same dog. Dogs work in small groups - a maximum of 5 dogs per instructor - in all the regular classes, to ensure you get lots of attention. NEW ! Bitches in season may attend classes but they must wear panties until their season is finished. JCAC Group Communication Join and subscribe to our club's closed Groups.io to obtain notices, updates, and other news of events, posts concerning club events, canine issues in Arizona, and other helpful and interesting information concerning agility. Click on Groups.io or copy and paste this URL into your browser: https://groups.io/g/jumpingchollas Class Schedule All class sessions last 8 weeks. JCAC offers 4 sessions each year starting in: late September or early October late November or early December February April Note: the Foundation & Relationship class may have a slightly different schedule. Deadline for class registration is 2 weeks prior to start date of the session. A late fee of $10 per dog will automatically be added to your calculated class fees if your application is not received before or by the deadline. Note: there is no late fee for Foundation . 2026 Class Schedule: A) Regular & Jr Handling Classes - 8 weeks starting: February 9, 2026 April 6, 2025 B) Foundation & Relationship Classes February 9, 2026 7:30 - 8:30 PM 2025 Class Schedule: A) Regular & Jr Handling Classes - 8 weeks starting: February 10, 2025 April 7, 2025 September 22, 2025 November 17, 2025 B) Foundation & Relationship Classes February 10, 2025 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM July 30, 2025 6:30-7:30 PM September 22, 2025 6:30-7:30 PM November 17, 2025 6:30-7:30 PM Fees (effective Sept 21, 2025) Non-members: $125 Club Members: $100 for 1st dog; $85/dog for additional dogs Junior Handling classes: $45 / session Late Registration Fee: $10/per dog Fees Policies Communication Class Applications Have a question about training ? Contact Training Director Send Thanks! Message sent to the Training Director.

A listing of upcoming JCAC Trials and Events. Top of Page Upcoming JCAC Trials & Events Please REFRESH this page when you visit to ensure your computer / phone is loading the latest versions of the premiums. JCAC Club Meeting Date: January 11, 2026 Start Time: 6 PM Jumping Chollas Agility Patch (JCAC), Phoenix 25128 N 15th Ave, Phoenix, AZ Send agenda items to the President at president @jumpingchollas.com or Club Secretary, Ann Hammersly, at ahammeragility @gmail.com [remove space] AKC Agility Trial January 9 - 11, 2026 Paseo Verde Park 7561 W Greenway Rd. Peoria, AZ (Maricopa County) Opens: November 18, 2025, 8 AM Closes: December 26, 2025, 6 PM How to complete an AKC (paper) entry form Test Secretary: Wendy Hultsman wendyagility @gmail.com [remove space] Enter Online (PayPal payments only!) PREMIUM (REVISED) NADAC Agility Trial January 16-18, 2026 Sahuaro Ranch Park 10401 N 63rd Ave, Glendale, AZ 85302 Opens: November 28, 2025 Closes: January 9, 2026 How to complete a NADAC entry (paper) form Test Secretary: Beth Skoff skoffagility @gmail.com [remove space] Enter Online (PayPal payments only!) PREMIUM (Revised) AKC Agility Trial Schnauzer Club January 24 - 25, 2026 Mark Coronado Park 15850 N Bullard Ave, Surprise AZ (Maricopa County) Opens: December 5, 2025 8 AM Closes: January 9, 2026 5 PM Trial Secretary: Linda Jacobs Lindajaz705 @gmail.com [remove space] TRIAL INFORMATION JR HANDLER NADAC Agility Trial February 7, 2026 Cholla Patch 25128 N. 15th Ave, Phoenix, AZ Maricopa County Opens: December 28, 2025 Closes: February 1, 2026 How to complete a NADAC entry (paper) form Test Secretary: Beth Nicholson teamcrazyteam2023 @gmail.com [remove space] Enter Online (PayPal payments only!) PREMIUM AKC All Breed Scent Work Trials February 6 - 8, 2026 Arizona Agribusiness & Equine High School 3775 East Union Hills Drive Phoenix, AZ 85050 Indoors & Outdoors Opens: January 7, 2026 7 AM MST Closes: January 23, 2026 6 PM MST Trial Secretary: Vickie McNulty cdxaussie@ yahoo.com [remove space] Enter Online: www.secreterrier.com/events/2329/enter PREMIUM NADAC Agility Trial February 13-15, 2026 Paseo Verde Park 7561 W Greenway Rd. Peoria, AZ (Maricopa County) Opens: December 19, 2025 Closes: February 6, 2026 How to complete a NADAC entry (paper) form Test Secretary: Ann Hammersly ahammeragility @gmail.com [remove space] Enter Online (PayPal payments only!) PREMIUM (Rev) AkC Agility Trial February 28 - March 1, 2026 Paseo Verde Park 7561 W Greenway Rd. Peoria, AZ (Maricopa County) Opens: January 14, 2026 Closes: February 15, 2026 How to complete an AKC (paper) entry form Test Secretary: Wendy Hultsman wendyagility @gmail.com [remove space] Enter Online (PayPal payments only!) PREMIUM 2026 Agility Trials NADAC TRIALS Jan. 16-18 @ Sahuaro Ranch Park Feb. 7th @ JCAC Patch (JH Only Trial) Feb. 13-15th @ Paseo Verde Park Mar. 13-15th @Paseo Verde Park Apr. 10-11th @ Paseo Verde Park May 9-10th @ JCAC Patch (night trial) JCAC of GP AKC TR IALS Jan. 9-11 @ Paseo Verde Park Feb. 6-8 Scent Work Trials @ AZ Agribusiness & Equine Center Paradise Valley Feb 28 – Mar 1 Agility @ Paseo Verde Park Oct 24-25 AKC Agility @ Paseo Verde Park