Entries Open: May 1 @ 9:00 AM
Entries Close: May 9 @ 4:00 PM
ENTRY FEES:
$300 CDN per Dog: $150 CDN per go-round. Competitors must enter both go rounds (One exhibitor badge is included in your entry fee of $300 per dog).
NEW FOR 2025
Every competitor must be an Open Handler who has received a score in at least two open sheepdog arena trials within the past 12 months. The onus would be on the applicant to provide proof of this qualification if required by The Calgary Stampede. The qualifications would be confirmed by the Stock Dog Committee prior to the competition to confirm eligibility of the handler.
The Grand Champions and Reserve Champions from the previous 2 years will receive an invitation to compete with one dog, in the 2025 World Stock Dog Championship.
We will accept 60 dogs into the competition. Handlers are eligible to enter two dogs. In the event that our competition roster is not full under the 'two dogs per handler' rule, we will accept a third entry from handlers who wish to do so, and a draw will be made from this pool to make up the shortfall. If you wish to enter a third dog, please indicate it on your entry form but do not include the associated entry fee for the dog. Our Entries Office will contact you for payment, should the occasion arise.
Entries process for the Calgary Stampede World Stock Dog Championship.
*** Please note that all entries must be completed online.
All positions will be filled by the below process:
• Sixty (60) dogs will be accepted. Entries will be drawn by the first dog and then second dogs. Third dogs will be allowed to fill any shortfall in entries.
• First dog names will be drawn up to a maximum of 60 dogs. If all first dog names are drawn prior to reaching the cap of 60, second dog names will be drawn until 60 spots are filled. Third dog names will be drawn if there is any remaining space. All remaining entries will be drawn to create a waitlist of potential competitors if a spot is to open up.
• Only confirmed entries will be charged.
The completed online entry must be submitted between 9:00 a.m.(mst), May 1, 2025 and 4:00 p.m.(mst), May 9, 2025. Entries not complying with the requirements will be rejected. All entry fees will be allocated to prize money - GST not applicable.
Dog substitutions will be allowed until the start of the 1st Go Round. Written notice of withdrawal from competition must be received by the Agriculture Entries office by May 28, 2025 to be considered without penalty. Exhibitors canceling their entries after May 28, 2025 shall forfeit their entry fee.
Clean kennels will be available for dogs. Outside kennels are not permitted due to biosecurity measures. Please do not bring your own!
Only competition dogs are permitted on Stampede Park. Please do not bring any other dogs.
Do not leave any animals in your vehicle. This is grounds for dismissal from the trial and forfeiture of all fees and prize money.
Run order and course patterns will posted online once entries are closed. They will also be distributed at the Handlers Meeting.
