AKC Agility League TM

The AKC Agility League TM is a program by the American Kennel Club (AKC) designed to promote agility training and competition in a more inclusive, team-oriented format. Unlike traditional agility trials, which are often individual events, the league focuses on team participation. Teams compete over a season, accumulating points based on their performance in various agility courses. Golden Acres is organizing teams for Fall 2025. See dates below! You will run once every two weeks.

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Unleash Your Best

AKC Agility League Results ~ Fall 2025

Season 11 Final Rankings Limited Freshman – Teams & Dogs

op 5 Teams

Champion – No Bars Left Behind – Alaska

Reserve Champion – Pumpkin Spicies – Colorado

Third – Blind Squirrels We’re Nutz – Illinois

Fourth – Rubber City Real Rebels – Ohio

Fifth - Puppy Power! – California

Individual Dog Placements by Jump Height

(1 to 29 dogs in class: 1st – 4th; 30 – 49 dogs: 1st – 5th; 50-99: 1st – 10th)

8-inch Regular

1st – Katie, Pembroke Welsh Corgi, Fresh, Fast and Furry

2nd – Prosecco, All American Dog, Never-Ending Nonsense

3rd – Whiskey, All American Dog, Worst Game of Tag Ever

4th – Jiminy, Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, Desert Paws Agility Team New Kids on the Block

12-inch Regular

1st – Zinnia, All American Dog, CK9 Startliners

2nd – Tucker, All American Dog, Rubber City Real Rebels

3rd – Loki, Shetland Sheepdog, Suncoast Dream Weavers

4th – ZumZum, Poodle, Fresh, Fast and Furry

16-inch Regular

1st – Chase, Miniature American Shepherd, Agility Rookies at Golden Acres

2nd – Pepper, All American Dog, CK9 Starliners

3rd – Pepsi, Shetland Sheepdog, Pumpkin Spicies & Never-Ending Nonsense

4th – Fitz, Shetland Sheepdog, Agility Rookies at Golden Acres

20-inch Regular

1st – Zing, Border Collie, Paws Under the Northern Lights

2nd – Prim, Australian Shepherd, Puppy Power!

3rd – Tarot, Border Collie, No Bars Left Behind

4th – Stinky, Border Collie, Pumpkin Spicies

5th – Wham!, Australian Shepherd, CK9 Startliners

24-Inch

1st – Strafe, Belgian Tervuren, Pumpkin Spicies,

2nd – Sorejk, Poodle, Never-Ending Nonsense

3rd – Maverick, German Shepherd Dog, Rising Stars at Golden Acres

4-inch Preferred

1st – Lulu, French Bulldog, Blind Squirrels We’re Nutz

2nd – Converse, Havanese, SRCC Speed Racers

3rd – Kylie Skye, Poodle, Blind Squirrels We’re Nutz

4th – Dessi, Dachshund, Unleashed Potential

8-inch Preferred

1st – Naughty, Beagle, Desert Paws Agility Team New Kids on the Block

2nd – Penny, Pembroke Welsh Corgi, Full Throttle Furballs

3rd – Grissom, Boston Terrier, First Contact

12-Inch Preferred

1st – Remy, Brittany, Blind Squirrels We’re Nutz

2nd – Daisy, All American Dog, Blind Squirrels We’re Nutz

3rd – Roo, All American Dog, Unleashed Potential

4th – Theo, Poodle, Fresh Springs

16-Inch Preferred

1st – Ben, Border Collie, Aces High

2nd – Marvel, All American Dog, Rubber City Real Rebels

3rd – Bink, All American Dog, Never Ending Nonsense

4th – Ripley, Border Collie, Aces High

5th – Halli, Australian Shepherd, Flying Furballs

6th – Seve, Border Collie, Paws Under the Northern Lights

7th – Milo, All American Dog, Tail Blazers

8th – Leah, Border Collie, Running Dogs

9th – Tiger, All American Dog, SRCC Rockets

10th – Ellie, All American Dog, Rubber City Ruff Riders

20-Inch Preferred

1st – Nashville, German Shorthaired Pointer, Rubber City Real Rebels

2nd – Zoe, All American Dog, Puppy Power!

3rd – Brownie, All American Dog, Desert Paws Agility Team New Kids on the Block

4th – Millie, Labrador Retriever, Puppy Power!

Veteran 4-Inch

1st – Gwennie, Pembroke Welsh Corgi, First Contact

2nd – Gracie, Chihuahua, SRCC Flyers

Veteran 8-inch

1st – Norman, All American Dog, Blind Squirrels We’re Nutz

2nd – Sadie, All American Dog, SRCC Flyers

3rd – Useless, All American Dog, Zigzaggers

Veteran 12-Inch

1st – Raleigh, Border Collie, Paws Under the Northern Lights

Congratulations to Greased Lightning at Golden Acres! They won the 2025 AKC National Agility League Championship Senior Level.

Winter 2026 AKC Agility League Starts January 12th, 2026

Winter 2026

Jan. 12 – April 5

Enrollment: Dec. 15 – Jan. 5

Round 1 – Jan. 12 – Jan. 25

Round 2 – Jan. 26 – Feb. 8

Round 3 – Feb. 9 – Feb. 22

Round 4 – Feb. 23 – March 8

Round 5 – March 9 – March 22

Round 6 – March 23 – April 5

Get on a list for Fall League today! Bring your own team or let us match you with a team!

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Key features of the AKC Agility League TM include:

Team-Based Competition: Handlers and their dogs form teams, which compete together. This encourages camaraderie and a shared experience among participants.
Seasonal Format: The league operates over a season, during which teams participate in multiple matches. Points are awarded based on performance, and standings are tracked throughout the season.
Inclusivity: The league is designed to be accessible to a wide range of participants, including those new to agility or those with dogs of varying skill levels.
Flexible Participation: Teams can participate in matches at their own pace and in various locations, offering flexibility to accommodate different schedules and geographic locations.
Recognition and Awards: Teams and individual dogs earn recognition and awards based on their cumulative performance over the season.

The AKC Agility League TM provides a more flexible and team-oriented alternative to traditional agility trials, making the sport accessible to a broader audience while still offering a competitive and rewarding experience.

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Getting Started

Organize a Team: Clubs, schools and individuals may form teams and compete in the AKC Agility League TM. Teams are comprised of three to eight dogs, and more than one team may be sponsored by the organizer. Teams may be a mix of jump heights and jump categories (Regular and Preferred). Veterans 10 years and older may jump up to two heights lower than their true jump height.
Compete: The AKC Agility League™ hosts three 12-week seasons annually, with teams competing on six courses throughout the season—one course for each two-week round. Teams compete at their home fields or local training facilities, and scores must be submitted to the AKC by the end of each round. The AKC calculates final scores, factoring in time and faults, with team scores being an average of all participating dogs’ results.
Divisions: The league offers skill divisions to accommodate different experience levels: Freshman (for dogs without titles), Sophomore (for dogs with Novice or Open titles), and Senior (for dogs with Excellent or higher titles). Additionally, an International division is available for handlers who prefer ISC-style courses, open to all skill levels.
Rankings & Awards: The AKC will determine rankings for both teams and individual dogs based on jump height and category. National and regional rankings are released at the end of each two-week round, and top performers receive awards at the end of each season. Junior Handlers will have a special ranking system, with top juniors receiving special recognition.