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Descriptions of the agility training classes offered by Jumping Chollas Agility Club. Includes day of the week and time each is offered. Top of Page Contact Training Director Classes Class Application Forms Classes Agility Classes For more information about the training schedule, fees, and other policies, please click Training Information . Questions about classes? Use the contact form at the bottom of the page to get in touch with the Training Director. Puppy Program Have a puppy? Our off-site partner, Leaps N Bounds, offers a 20 week puppy program that can start your young pup off in foundation and then you can enroll in a Beginner or Intermediate class when they are older. Contact Amber at leapsnbounds22@gmail.com to get your agility adventure started now. Foundation & Relationship - Wednesdays 6:30 PM (7:30 PM starting in August) Focuses on the basic behaviors and tools which form the foundation for solid teamwork and obstacle performance. Starts training on contact boards, tunnels, hoops, operant learning, and more. Prepares you and your dog for Beginner I and higher. Foundation Application form NOTE : Our classes are popular, so there is often a waiting list for this class. Spots are offered on a first applied, first served basis. Junior Handling - Wednesdays 6:30 PM (Updated Oct 1. 2025) For Junior Handlers between the ages of 10 and 18 years. Handlers under 10 may join with approval from the Training Director and JH Instructors. Beginner 1 - Thursdays 6:30 PM Must have completed the Foundation and Relationship class or Leaps 'N Bounds (LNB) Puppy Class or Junior Handler class. Introduces you to training the contact obstacles, weave poles, jumps, and tunnels, and continuation of basic skills and tools that underlie handling, including stays (for start lines), recalls, and a release command. Introduces forward sends, rear crosses, front crosses and distance. Beginner 2 - Thursdays 8:00 PM Must have successfully completed Beginner I or Leaps 'N Bounds (LNB) Puppy Class or Junior Handler class. Continues training of contact obstacles and weave poles, and introduces training for other obstacles including the tire and table. Introduces distance handling skills and turns, beginning of sequencing several obstacles, and beginning handling and side change skills. Works towards running a short course by the end of the session. Intermediate I - Mondays 8:00 PM Must have successfully completed Beginner II class, Junior Handler class, or Puppy class. Completes the basic training of obstacles; begins focusing on handling, i.e., directing the dog through a course and continues handling and side change skills. Focuses on teaching turns, jumping skills, obstacle sequencing, blind crosses and rear crosses. Intermediate II - Tuesdays 6:30 PM Must have successfully completed Intermediate I class. Focuses on handling tools such as wraps, and front, blind, and rear crosses; continues distance skills, introduces obstacle discrimination and develops additional obstacle performance skills. You will gain experience running medium length course sequences. Intermediate III - Tuesdays 8:00 PM Must have successfully completed Intermediate II class. Introduces additional handling tools such as serpentines, sending to the backside of jumps, and 270s. Focuses on obstacle discrimination and continues work on distance, side changes, and obstacle performance skills. Novice - Thursdays 7:45 PM (Start time updated August 2025.) Must have successfully completed Intermediate III class. Prepares you for Advanced/Competition class. Focuses on using and applying handling and performance skills and how to analyze a course sequence. Works the same exercises as the Advanced/Competition class in a simpler or shorter format. Advanced/Competition - Mondays 6:30 PM; Tuesday 6:30 & 8:00 PM; Wednesday morning; Thursdays 6:30 PM Must have successfully completed the Novice Class. Includes dogs at all levels of competition, and those who just want to perfect their skills but not compete. Works on more advanced skills, while polishing and further developing the foundation skills required in successfully running agility courses. Distance - Monday Nights Admission to Distance classes requires approval from the instructor and training director. Monday 5:30 pm - Advanced Distance class (those previously in this class and have significant distance skills). Instructor approval is required to be in this class. Monday 6:30 pm - Intermediate Distance class (must have already taken at least one session of distance classes). Instructor approval is required to be in this class. Classes are limited to 8 dogs. Do not sign up unless you plan on attending all of the classes. Course Class - Wednesday 8 PM & Thursday 7:30 AM (Start time updated August 2025.) For dogs which have successfully completed the Novice class and/or Intermediate III. Course analysis and performance. Wednesday evening class focuses on NADAC style courses. Thursday morning class focuses on running courses from NADAC, ASCA, AKC and USDAA. Classes are limited to 15 dogs. Not sure which class to register for? Other training questions? Contact our Training Director, Wendy Hultsman, using the form below. Class Application Forms Contact Training Director Contact Us Thanks for submitting! Submit

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: September 21, 2026 November 16, 2026 April 6, 2026 February 9, 2026 B) Foundation & Relationship Classes July 30, 2026 September 23, 2026 November 28, 2026 February 9, 2026 7:30 - 8:30 PM 2027 Class Schedule: A) Regular & Jr Handling Classes - 8 weeks starting: February 8, 2027 April 5, 2027 B) Foundation & Relationship Classes February 10, 2027 7:30 PM - 8:30 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: August 30th, 2026 Start Time: 6 PM Streets of New York, 1985 W Happy Valley Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85085, United States Send agenda items to the President at president @jumpingchollas.com or Club Secretary, Ann Hammersly, at ahammeragility @gmail.com [remove space] NADAC Mini Agility Trial Touch 'N Go June 16, 2026 Jumping Chollas Agility Patch 25200 N 15th Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85085 Opens: May 5, 2026 Closes: June 12, 2026 How to complete a NADAC entry (paper) form Test Secretary: Sue Boe sueboe@ cox.net [remove space] Sorry NO Online Entries PREMIUM NADAC Agility Trial July 11-12, 2026 WestWorld Equidome 16601 N. Pima Road Scottsdale, AZ 85260 Opens: May 22, 2026 Closes: July 1, 2026 How to complete a NADAC entry (paper) form Test Secretary: Beth Skoff skoffagility @gmail.com [remove space] Enter Online PREMIUM NADAC Mini Agility Trial Weavers August 3, 2026 Jumping Chollas Agility Patch 25200 N 15th Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85085 Opens: June 27, 2026 Closes: July 27, 2026 How to complete a NADAC entry (paper) form Test Secretary: Beth Skoff skoffagility @gmail.com [remove space] Sorry NO Online Entries PREMIUM NADAC Mini Agility Trial Chances August 20, 2026 Jumping Chollas Agility Patch 25200 N 15th Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85085 Opens: July 13, 2026 Closes: August 13, 2026 How to complete a NADAC entry (paper) form Test Secretary: Julie Harbo jmharbodvm @gmail.com [remove space] Sorry NO Online Entries PREMIUM NADAC Mini Agility Trial Tunnelers September 1, 2026 Jumping Chollas Agility Patch 25200 N 15th Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85085 Opens: July 27, 2026 Closes: August 27, 2026 How to complete a NADAC entry (paper) form Test Secretary: Beth Nicholson teamcrazytrain20223 @gmail.com [remove space] Sorry NO Online Entries PREMIUM SUMMER FUN SCHEDULE June 6 - September 20, 2026 Jumping Chollas Agility Patch 25200 N 15th Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85085 Fun Runs Mini Trials Open Patch Practice Virtual Trials INFORMATION 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) June 9th @ JCAC Patch Tunnelers Mini-Trial June 16th @ JCAC Patch TNG Mini-Trial July 11-12 @ Westworld Aug. 3rd @ JCAC Patch Weavers Mini-Trial Aug. 20th @ JCAC Patch Chances Mini-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

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: May 3, 2026 [New Date !] 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] NADAC Agility Trial May 9 - 10, 2026 Jumping Chollas Agility Patch 25200 N 15th Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85085 Opens: April 1st, 2026 Closes: May 2, 2026 How to complete a NADAC entry (paper) form Test Secretary: Julie Harbo jmharbodvm @gmail.com [remove space] Sorry NO Online Entries PREMIUM SUMMER FUN SCHEDULE June 6 - September 20, 2026 Jumping Chollas Agility Patch 25200 N 15th Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85085 Fun Runs Mini Trials Open Patch Practice Virtual Trials INFORMATION 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

Upcoming JCAC workshops, 2024-2025 Upcoming JCAC Workshops December 30, 2024 – Jeannie Biggers is staying an extra day after judging for JCAC’s New Years trial to do a seminar on Foundations of Agility. Even if you are well along in your training, you can learn really good stuff for your current dog or start planning for a future dog. And if you are new to agility, this will be a super opportunity to make sure you are starting your canine companion off with a good solid foundation. There are limited working spots, so get your application in ASAP. BIGGERS FLYER / REGISTRATION FORM January 21 - 23, 2025 – Stacy Peardot-Goudy is back once again. Stacy has been doing seminars every year for JCAC for over 25 years!!! That is a hint about how good she is. This seminar is for dogs in or getting ready for Elite/Masters/Excellent level. February 9, 2025 – Sunny Thetga , our other judge at our New Year's trial, is hosting 2 seminars at the Patch. These seminars are also great for dogs or people who are newer to our great sport, or not yet competing. Only 10 working spots in each seminar, so sign up as soon as you can. THETGA FLYER / REGISTRATION FORM February 18 - 20, 2025 – Stacy Peardot-Goudy is back for 3 more days. These are single day seminars. Topics are Communicating with your Dog - Verbals and Body Language; Find the Line (i.e. understanding the most efficient path); and Obstacle Discrimination. PEARDOT-GOUDY FLYER / REGISTRATION FORM

Jumping Chollas, located in northwest Phoenix close to I17 off Happy Valley Road, offers agiltiy training classes for all levels and organizes NADAC and AKC agility trials and more! Top of Page Our Team Members At Large Other Key Roles JCAC Team of Volunteers Effective June 1, 2025 Laurie Johnson President Lisa Esquivel Vice President & Memberships Renee Stanneart Treasurer Ann Hammersly Secretary About Our Agility Club Jumping Chollas Agility Club (JCAC) was founded in December 1993 with a handful of charter members and 23 students as a non-profit agility training club and as a club to sponsor trials under the sanctioning of the North American Dog Agility Council (NADAC ). In 2013, JCAC created the Jumping Chollas of Greater Phoenix (JCGP) entity to be affiliated with the American Kennel Club (AKC), and now hosts AKC agility trials. In April 2019, Jumping Chollas of Greater Phoenix was approved to host AKC scent work trials. JCAC is located in the northwest Phoenix-Glendale-Peoria area of Arizona at 25128 N. 15th Ave. Phoenix, AZ 85085 , which features a two-acre site with 30,000 sq. ft. of sports turf. We train our students for competition in three agility titling venues: North American Dog Agility Council (NADAC) American Kennel Club (AKC), and United States Dog Agility Association (USDAA). Our goals are to support the sport of dog agility and provide role models for responsible dog ownership. In addition to agility and scent classes, we also organize and offer seminars, demonstrations, trials and other events . Our Team Members at Large Sue Boe Jeff Newman Beth Nicholson Other Key Roles Jared Gibson Wendy Hultsman Training Director Jared Gibson NADAC Trial Chair AKC Trial Chair Carol Ketcherside AKC Trial Chair Sylvia Dorosh Webmaster, Forms, Facebook Members At Large Other Key Roles

A listing of upcoming JCAC workshops in 2021. Upcoming JCAC Workshops Stacy Peardot-Goudy Agility Seminars / Workshops January - February 2024 SAVE THE DATES! Flyer and Registration Form Once again, Jumping Chollas Agility Club will be hosting seminars with Stacy Peardot-Goudy. January 16-18, 2024 - 3 day Advanced handling seminar February 20, 2024 – Committment February 21, 2024 – "Tweeners" - beyond beginners but not yet really ready for advanced and for those who will be trialing soon or are just starting trialing February 22, 2024 – Obstacle Discrimination The February seminars are open to any dog that is getting ready to compete or is competing.

Top of Page Scent Classes Presented by Billie Rosen 2023 Sessions begin January 6th. Monday night, 8:00 p.m – Beginner 2 Tuesday night, 8:00 p.m. – Advanced Intermediate/Advanced Thursday night, 6:00 p.m. – Introduction to Nosework Thursday night, 8:00 p.m. – Introduction to Nosework Friday morning, 8:30 – Advanced Sessions are 6 weeks long. Cost is $100 for the session. If interested, contact Billie Rosen at 602-615-6078 or use the contact form below. Contact Billie Thanks for submitting! Submit

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).

Results from JCAC's 2018 NADAC and AKC dog agility trials. Top of Page Dec. '18 Nov. '18 Oct. '18 Sept. '18 Aug. '18 July '18 June '18 Apr. '18 Mar. '18 Feb. '18 Jan. '18 2018 JCAC Results Dec. '18 Nov. '18 Oct. '18 Sept. '18 Aug. '18 June '18 Apr. '18 Mar. '18 Feb. '18 Jan. '18 December 14-16, 2018 NADAC December 14 TNG Weavers December 15 Chances Hoopers Regular December 16 Jumpers Regular Tunnelers November 23 - 25, 2018 NADAC November 23 Jumpers Regular Weavers November 24 Chances Jumpers Regular TNG November 25 Chances Regular Tunnelers October 27 - 28, 2018 AKC October 27 FAST JWW STD T2B October 28 JWW STD PremJWW PremSTD T2B October 12 - 14, 2018 NADAC October 12 Jumpers Regular October 13 Chances Regular October 14 Tunnelers Weavers September 20, 2018 NADAC Mini-Trial September 20 Barrelers Hoopers September 11, 2018 NADAC Mini-Trial September 11 TNG August 28, 2018 NADAC Mini-Trial August 28 Tunnelers August 23, 2018 NADAC Mini-Trial August 23 Weavers July 31, 2018 NADAC Mini-Trial July 31 Barrelers July 31 Hoopers July 10, 2018 NADAC Mini-Trial July 10 Tunnelers June 21, 2018 NADAC Mini-Trial June 21 Weavers June 13, 2018 NADAC Mini-Trial June 13 Barrelers June 13 Hoopers Apr. 13 - 15, 2018 NADAC Apr. 13 Jumpers Regular Apr. 14 Chances Regular Apr. 15 Tunnelers Weavers Apr. 6 - 8, 2018 AKC Apr. 6 FAST JWW Std & Premier Apr. 7 JWW & Premier Std & Premier T2B Apr. 8 FAST JWW Std T2B Mar. 9-11, 2018 NADAC Mar. 9 TNG Weavers Mar. 10 Chances Regular TNG Weavers Mar. 11 Jumpers Regular Tunnelers Feb. 10-11, 2018 NADAC Feb. 10 (Jr. Handlers Only) Feb. 10 Jumpers Regular TNG Tunnelers Feb. 11 Chances Jumpers Regular Weavers Jan. 19-21, 2018 NADAC Jan. 19 Tunnelers Weavers Jan. 20 Chances Hoopers Regular Jan. 21 Jumpers Regular TNG Jan, 12-14, 2018 AKC K9 Cares Jan. 12 STD JWW FAST Jan. 13 STD JWW Prem. STD Jan. 14 STD JWW Prem. JWW July '18

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Results from JCAC's 2021 NADAC and AKC dog agility trials. Top of Page 2021 JCAC Results December 17 - 19 NADAC Dec. 17 Chances Tunnelers Dec. 18 Gamblers Regular Weavers Dec. 19 Jumpers Regular TNG November 26 - 28 NADAC Nov. 26 Chances Jumpers Regular TNG Nov. 27 Chances Jumpers Regular Weavers Nov. 28 Chances Jumpers Regular October 22 - 24 NADAC Oct. 22 Regular Tunnelers Oct. 23 Jumpers Regular TNG Oct. 24 Chances Hoopers Weavers September 23 - 26 NADAC AZ Cactus Classic Agility Trials September 23 Elite Regular September 24 Elite Regular September 25 Elite Regular September 26 Elite Regular September 16, 2021 NADAC Mini-trial September 16 Tunnelers August 31, 2021 NADAC Mini-trial (held Sept. 14th due to weather) August 31 Weavers August 17, 2021 NADAC Mini-trial August 17 TNG August 5, 2021 NADAC Mini-trial August 5 Barrelers Hoopers July 20, 2021 NADAC Mini-trial July 29 Gamblers July 14, 2021 NADAC Mini-trial July 14 Weavers July 7, 2021 NADAC Mini-trial July 7 TNG June 10, 2021 NADAC Mini-trial June 10 Tunnelers June 8, 2021 NADAC Mini-trial June 8 Gamblers May 14-16 2021 NADAC May 14 Gamblers Regular May 15 Regular TNG May 16 Chances Jumpers Apr. 16-18 2021 NADAC Apr. 16 Jumpers Regular Apr. 17 Barrelers Chances Regular Apr. 18 TNG Tunnelers Weavers Apr. 10-11 2021 AKC Arp. 10 FAST JWW STD T2B Apr. 11 FAST JWW STD T2B Mar. 19-21 2021 NADAC Mar. 19 Gamblers Tunnelers Mar. 20 Jumpers Regular 1 & 2 TNG Mar. 21 Chances Regular 3 & 4 Weavers Feb. 19-21 2021 NADAC Feb. 19 Jumpers Tunnelers Feb. 20 Barrelers Regular TNG Feb. 21 Chances Regular Rnd 1&2 Regular Rnd 3&4 Weavers Feb. 13, 2021 NADAC - Jr Handler Trial Feb. 13 Regular TNG Tunnelers Jan. 22-24, 2021 NADAC Jan. 22 Chances Tunnelers Jan. 23 Gamblers Regular Weavers Jan. 24 Jumpers Regular TNG Jan. 15-17 2021 AKC K9 Cares Jan. 15 JWW Ex/Mas16R JWW Ex/Mas4-24 STD Ex/Mas Jan. 16 FAST4-16 JWW STD T2B4-16 Jan. 17 FAST16P-24 JWW STD T2B16P-24