ACTIVITIES & EVENTS

Please note that event schedules & venues are subject to change, and weather restrictions apply to some events.
All dogs attending events must have up to date vaccinations.

Please note that all events are subject to COVID requirements current at the time.

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CALENDAR of Events 2026

Please note that the event schedule may be altered if required by COVID restrictions.  All events are subject to amendment pending permit approvals and weather conditions.
Sledding Events

SLEDDING EVENTS
16 & 17 May
13 & 14 June
11 & 12 July

Knowsley State Forest & Wellsford State Forest
ANKC Race:  pre-entry only - eligibility criteria apply
Open & Social Classes:  Enter on the day
ALL BREEDS & NON-MEMBERS WELCOME!
Sledding Events

SLED DOG RACES
16 & 17 May

Wellsford State Forest
ANKC Race:  pre-entry only - eligibility criteria apply - Entries close 12 May
Open & Social Classes:  Enter on the day
ALL BREEDS & NON-MEMBERS WELCOME!
Weight Pull Event

ANKC WEIGHT PULL EVENT
Sunday 31 May 2026
Enter on Show Manager

KCC Park - 655 Westernport Highway, Skye
Weigh-in from 8.45-9.15am - Competition starts 9.30am
Pre-entry only - eligibility criteria apply - Online entries close 26 May
 www.showmanager.com.au
Sledding Events

SLED DOG RACES
13 & 14 June

Knowsley State Forest
ANKC Race:  pre-entry only - eligibility criteria apply - Entries close 9 June
Open & Social Classes:  Enter on the day
ALL BREEDS & NON-MEMBERS WELCOME!
Backpacking Event

BACKPACKING EVENT
Saturday 27 June 2026
Enter on Show Manager

You Yangs Regional Park - starting from the Visitors Centre Car Park - enter from Branch Road
7.30-8.30 am check-in, Hike commences at 9am
Qualifying event for the Working Novice Pack Dog & Working Pack Dog titles
Pre-entry only - eligibility criteria apply - Online entries close 23 June
Sledding Events

SLED DOG RACES
11 & 12 July

Wellsford State Forest
ANKC Race:  pre-entry only - eligibility criteria apply - Entries close 4 July
Open & Social Classes:  Enter on the day
ALL BREEDS & NON-MEMBERS WELCOME!
Sledding Events

SLED DOG RACES
29 & 30 August

Knowsley State Forest
ANKC Race:  pre-entry only - eligibility criteria apply - Entries close 25 August
Open & Social Classes:  Enter on the day
ALL BREEDS & NON-MEMBERS WELCOME!
Backpacking Event

BACKPACKING EVENT
Saturday 5 September 2026
Enter on Show Manager

Cockatoo to Emerald - starting from the Allan Bailey Hall Car Park,
75 Pakenham Rd, Cockatoo VIC 3781, located in Alma Treloar Reserve.
7.30-8.30 am check-in, Hike commences at 9am
Qualifying event for the Working Novice Pack Dog & Working Pack Dog titles
Pre-entry only - eligibility criteria apply - Online entries close 31 August
Championship Show

AMCV CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW
Sunday 4 October
Enter on Show Manager

Bulla Exhibition Centre - 5 Uniting Lane, Bulla
Entries close 27 September
www.showmanager.com.au
Open Show

AMCV OPEN SHOW
Sunday 4 October
Enter on Show Manager

Bulla Exhibition Centre - 5 Uniting Lane, Bulla
Entries close 27 September
www.showmanager.com.au
Backpacking Event

BACKPACKING EVENT
Saturday 10 October 2026
Enter on Show Manager

Mount Macedon - starting from Days Picnic Ground, Lions Head Road
7.30-8.30 am check-in, Hike commences at 9am
Qualifying event for the Working Novice Pack Dog & Working Pack Dog titles
Pre-entry only - eligibility criteria apply - Online entries close 4 October

Meeting Dates

Meetings commence at 7.30 pm unless otherwise specified.

Date

Meeting

Thursday 3 September 2026

General Meeting - 7.30 pm

Being held by Zoom

Thursday 12 November 2026

General Meeting - 7.30 pm
AGM - at conclusion of General Meeting

Being held by Zoom and/or at the Bulla Exhibition Centre

General Meeting followed by
Annual General Meeting & Awards Presentation