Welcome to the NZ Agility committee site

The NZKC Agility Committee governs Dog Agility in NZ.

This website includes information from the Agility Committee on a wide range of matters such as

  • competitions calendar
  • information for competitors
  • judging
  • rules and regulations
  • training information
  • contact details
New Regulations come into force on the 1st January 2009

The new Agility regulations come into effect on the 1st January 2009.

A notice to Clubs to clubs has been issued in November 2008 to remind clubs and individuals of the changes.

A complete set of the Agility Regulations can be downloaded here as a pdf document.

Election of Agility Committee

The Agility Committee will be elected from nominations received by the NZKC by 28th February from the Agility registered membership. The election will take place over a two-week period, concluding as close as practicable to 30th April.

The term of office of any member of the Agility Committee shall be for two years and will commence from the time notification of election results are given.

NOMINATIONS

The NZKC hereby calls for nominations for the NZ Agility Committee.
Nominations to be received by the New Zealand Kennel Club by the 28th February and be accompanied by a biography of the candidate.

The person must be nominated and seconded by financial NZKC members who are also registered as Agility voters.

Agility in NZ

There are more than 40 clubs all over NZ who run agility training classes and agility competitions.

Agility is a Fun sport for dogs and people.

All types of dogs and people can give it a go – from young children to grandparents, from Chihuahuas to German Shepherds.

Mission Statement

To establish a long term strategy that promotes the sport of Dog Agility in New Zealand, ensuring there is continuous growth in the participation in club training and competitions.

The NZAC will make plans and decisions on strategy, promotion, competition structure, equipment, training, judging and judges, titles and qualifications.