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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

Where dogs and people go to have agility fun at Jumping Chollas Agility Club in N. Phoenix! We're located in N. Phoenix at 15th Ave. & Happy Valley Rd. Learn more about Jumping Chollas, our agility classes, agility trials and other events. Jumping Chollas Agility Club Where dogs and people go to learn agility and have FUN! Our Story Read More >> Classes & Training Read More >> Events Read More >> News Read More >>

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: December 7, 2025 (Sunday) Start Time: 3 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] JCAC Holiday Party Date: December 7, 2025 (Sunday) Start Time: 3 PM Jumping Chollas Agility Patch (JCAC), Phoenix 25128 N 15th Ave, Phoenix, AZ FLYER NADAC Agility Trial November 28-30, 2025 Sahuaro Ranch Park 10401 N 63rd Ave Glendale, AZ 85302 Opens: Sept. 22, 2025 Closes: Nov. 21, 2025 How to complete a NADAC entry (paper) form Test Secretary: Wendy Hultsman wendyagility @gmail.com [remove space] Enter Online (PayPal payments only!) PREMIUM NADAC Agility Trial December 19-21, 2025 Paseo Verde Park 7561 W Greenway Rd Peoria, AZ Maricopa County Opens: Nov. 1, 2025 Closes: Dec. 12, 2025 How to complete a NADAC entry (paper) form Test Secretary: Sue Boe sueboe @cox.net [remove space] Enter Online (PayPal payments only!) PREMIUM 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 2025 Agility Trials NADAC TRIALS Nov. 28-30 , 2025 Sahuaro Ranch Park Dec. 19-21 , 2025 Paseo Verde Park, Peoria 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. 6-7 2026 Scent Work Trial @ AZ Agribusiness & Equine Center Paradise Valley Feb 28 – Mar 1 2026 Agility @ Paseo Verde Park Oct 24-25 2026 AKC Agility @ Paseo Verde Park PREMIUM

Upcoming JCAC workshops Upcoming JCAC Workshops Jeannie Biggers Seminars November 22 - 24 2024 Flyer SEMINAR 1 - NOVEMBER 22, 2024 - 8:30 AM - 12:00 PM - CHANCES Do you and your dog struggle in NADAC Chances? Then this is a seminar for you. Jeannie will help your team achieve more success in distance classes such as Chances. Your dog should be at least ready to compete (so able to perform all the obstacles) so at least Novice level. This seminar will be held at the JCAC training site we call the Patch, 25128 N. 15 th Ave., Phoenix, AZ. SEMINAR 2 - NOVEMBER 22, 2024 - 1:00 PM - 4:30 PM - STAKES - This seminar is meant for those who trial in NADAC Stakes classes, or who are interested in trying Stakes. (Stakes are the big distance classes in NADAC). So your dog should be able to do all the obstacles independently and at least at the distance seen in Elite Chances. This seminar will be held at the JCAC training site we call the Patch, 25128 N. 15th Ave., Phoenix, AZ. SEMINAR 3 - NOVEMBER 23 & 24, 2024 - 8:30 AM- 12:00 PM - NOVICE HANDLING - This is a 2 part seminar, so half on Saturday morning and half on Sunday morning. It will focus on the skills needed to successfully compete in NADAC Novice Regular and those who are new to NADAC Open Regular. So your dog should be able to perform all of the NADAC obstacles. This seminar will be held at 4946 W. Fallen Leaf Lane, Glendale, Az. (About 5 miles west of the Patch). SEMINAR 4 -NOVEMBER 23 & 24, 2024 - 1:00 PM - 4:30 PM - ELITE HANDLING - This is a 2 part seminar, so half on Saturday afternoon and half on Sunday afternoon. It will focus on the skills needed to successfully compete in NADAC Elite Regular and those who are experienced in NADAC Open Regular. This seminar will be held at 4946 W. Fallen Leaf Lane, Glendale, Az. (About 5 miles west of the Patch).