Mission Statement

CKC Agility Team Canada will work to promote the sport of agility and the purebred dog by encouraging and providing the Canadian agility enthusiast an opportunity to compete in International competition.  CKC Agility Team Canada will support dedication to the sport, excellence in training and the promotion of friendly relations between our team mates, our dogs, our partners and other agility organizations.

Shared Values

• Commitment and Teamwork
• Volunteerism and Cooperation
• Sportsmanship
• Appreciation of our canine companions
• Canadian pride and unity
• Respect to team-mates, and fellow competitors, agility organizations, and to our country

What is the CKC Agility Team Canada?

The Canadian Kennel Club Agility Team Canada (CKC Agility Team Canada) is a non-profit organization, under the umbrella of the Canadian Kennel Club (CKC).  The CKC Agility Team Canada represents Canada at the Federation Cynologique Internationale (FCI) World Dog Agility Championships.  The FCI World Championships represents the pinnacle of achievement for any agility enthusiast. 

What are the FCI World Agility Championships?

The Federation Cynologique Internationale is an organization that governs and standardizes Kennel Clubs and the purebred dog around the world.  The FCI World Agility Championships represents the best dogs of each country's Kennel Club in an agility competition.

Why must Canada be invited to the FCI World Championships? 

Most countries have a primary Kennel Club that is a member of the FCI.  The FCI holds a World Agility Championship for their members each year.  The Canadian Kennel Club (CKC), The American Kennel Club (AKC) and the Kennel Club of the United Kingdom (UK) are not members of the FCI, therefore, in order for Canada and the other non-member countries to attend the FCI Agility World Championship, they must be invited.

Why is Canada entering a team in the FCI World Championships?

The goal of the CKC Agility Team Canada is to:

• Increase awareness of CKC agility in Canada
• Increase the growth of agility in Canada
• Increase foreign awareness to Canadian agility
• Compete at an international level of competition
• Promote and preserve agility and the purebred dog
• Promote teamwork and sportsmanship

What dogs/handler teams are eligible for the CKC Agility Team Canada?

• Any dog with a valid Canadian Kennel Club (CKC) registration number including Miscellaneous Class registered dogs are eligible to apply for the team.
  Note: Dogs with Performance Event Numbers (PEN) are not eligible to apply. 
• Handlers must be a member of the CKC in good standing.
• Handlers must be a Canadian Resident.
• Dog/Handler teams must participate and support CKC agility.

What is the CKC Agility Team Canada selection process?

The CKC Agility Team Canada selection committee accepts applications from interested dog/handler teams.  The applications are reviewed through a selection process which follows the guidelines set by the CKC Agility Team Canada committee and approved by the CKC.  Invitations are sent to prospective team members.  A list of possible team members is forwarded to the CKC.  The CKC has final approval of the CKC Agility Team Canada.

How do I get more information about applying for the CKC Agility Team Canada?

For more detailed information, please click here.