NEWS FROM THE TEAM

WANT TO HELP THE TEAM? The AAC is accepting applications for the position of Tryout Coordinator with the AAC National Team Management Committee (NTMC) Are you interested in a volunteer position and have experience in international agility competition? Consider applying for AAC National Team Tryout Coordinator. This is a non-voting position on the NTMC and is for a term of 1 year. The Tryout Coordinator will be directly responsible to the NTMC. The Tryout Coordinator will need

2027 National Team Selection Criteria & Intent Form is Now Available For those wishing to apply for the AAC National Team, the Intent Form has been officially released & can be found on the 2027 Tryouts page . Forms must be submitted to nationalteam@aac.ca along with a $250 deposit sent to ntfinance@aac.ca NO LATER THAN the closing date of the 2026 AAC National Team Tryouts, otherwise the application will be considered null & void. Any questions, drop us a message. 😊 Le form

Your National Team is now taking pre-orders for supporter shirts. These athletic shirts are available for 45$ in both unisex & V-neck with sizes from XS to 3XL. Orders will be taken until March 2nd, with shirts being distributed by Team members in your area. Please use the QR code found in this post or this link to order via Google Forms: https://bit.ly/2026-shirts (sizing chart can be found on the order page) Don't delay and miss out on this amazing shirt to show your pride

The NTMC would like to thank the Team's bag sponsor, Windswept Farm Riding & Agility, for their generous donation. 🥰 Based in Woodlawn, Ontario, this horse riding facility is now also devoted to dog agility, and is family-owned and operated by Heather Seeler. Because of her three agility dogs, Little St. Nick, Gretel, and Nikita, Heather found a new passion outside of horse competitions and started offering multiple trials, fun matches, and seminars throughout the year in he

The NTMC would like to thank the Team's leash sponsor, Tugs & Toys, for their generous donation. 🧡 Canadian-owned and operated by Tina Johnston, Tugs & Toys is a wonderful supplier of custom-made tug toys, flyers, leashes, and more. Every item is customisable in colour, design, & size to make your dog's favourite item perfect in all ways. Thanks to her generous support, every Team member will receive a custom martingale lead to walk their dog to the podium and as a keepsake

With heavy hearts, the NTMC has to announce that Shauna Oliver has made the tough decision to pull her two amazing dogs from their spots on the Team due to personal reasons. We wish her well and much success in the future. In their place, both Stéphan Henry with Mint and Jackie Lind with Buzz Lightyear have graciously agreed to move their dogs up from alternate to full competition spots. Congrats on the promotion! We look forward to seeing you both shine on the world stage.

Back by popular demand, Team Canada will be doing a round of Pet Tag orders. Order deadline – February 28, 2026 Silent pet tags: Stainless steel and rubber over the collar ID. Tags are available in 5 different colors to choose from (white, black, re d, blue & pink). Tags can accommodate up to 4 lines of text of approximately 26 characters and spaces. Often less is more when engraving info on tags. Remember the more you want engraved, the smaller the engraving will be. Best su

Bidding is NOW OPEN on the 2026 National Team's online auction! We have hundreds of items available, with more being added throughout the week. Why not grab a coffee or tea and head over to FB to check them out? ( https://bit.ly/3O5Jmv8 ) Information on how to bid can be found under the 'FEATURED' section found at the top of the auction page. Happy bidding!!

The AAC National Team Auction is about to go LIVE at https://bit.ly/3O5Jmv8 ! Don't miss out on this great opportunity to win some fabulous items while supporting Team Canada as they prepare to represent Canada at the IFCS World Championships this spring in Valencia, Spain.

Just 1 day left till bidding starts on your National Team's Online Auction at https://bit.ly/3O5Jmv8 . There are almost 200 items from across Canada already up for your viewing pleasure, with more being added daily. Don't miss out on what will be some incredible deals while helping Team Canada get across the pond in their Quest for Gold at IFCS WAC this Spring.

Announcing the 2026 AAC NATIONAL TEAM ONLINE AUCTION! All proceeds go to fundraising for Team Canada and their Quest for Gold at the IFCS World Agility Championship in Valencia, Spain from April 28th to May 3rd, 2026. Bidding will "BEGIN" Monday, January 19th at 9:00am EST. Bidding will "CLOSE" Sunday, January 25th at 9.00pm EST. The auction will be held in the Team's Facebook group found at https://bit.ly/3O5Jmv8 where many wonderful doggie and non-doggie-related items will

You must be an AAC member prior to January 1, 2026, in order to be eligible to try out for the 2027 AAC National Team. Detailed information about membership renewal dates was shared in the October 2025 Member News and the Fall Edition of On Course. Information about purchasing an AAC Membership is available on the AAC website at the following link: https://aac.ca/en/Individual-Membership --- Vous devez être membre de l'AAC avant le 1er janvier 2026 pour pouvoir passer les sé

Just in time for Christmas! Support your NATIONAL TEAM by ordering this limited-edition 2-year calendar (with 6 bonus months!) from TEAM MEMBERS for only 25$. Order one for yourself to be inspired and motivated throughout the next 30 months. Order one for your agility-addicted partner, family member, friend, or favourite instructor. They will love you for it! All proceeds go towards helping Team Canada in their Quest For Gold at the 2026 IFCS WAC in Valencia, Spain. These are

Last call for bids on your National Team’s Cross Canada Trial Entry Auction! If you haven't had a chance yet to check out which clubs in your area are offering free entries, now is the time! The clock runs out at 6.oo pm PT / 9.oo pm ET, so don't delay and miss out on some amazing deals. Visit https://www.facebook.com/groups/AAC.NATIONAL.TEAM.ONLINE.AUCTION before it's too late.

The NTMC would like to extend a giant thank you to the following clubs for generously donating trial entries towards your National Team's online auction fundraising efforts. It is appreciated so much more than they even know. The next time you attend one of their trials, please take a moment to thank them. Let them know their support is seen, appreciated, and vital to the team's success! Animoosh Agility Backyard Agility Dogs Big Sky Dog Centre Calgary Agility Association Cap

Want to try your hand at training like a World Team member & support your favourite team member? You can do both! ​ Become an ONLINE AUDITOR and TRAIN WITH TEAM CANADA. Just 20$ gives you ALL ACCESS to the Team's PRIVATE TRAINING group on Facebook & an amazing learning opportunity for teams of all skill levels. Go to the Team Training page for more information and to sign up.

Your National Team's bracelet fundraiser is already over 40% sold. These limited-edition bracelets are selling fast, so if you’ve been thinking about getting one, now’s the time. Each bracelet is $10, with proceeds supporting your Team members representing Canada at the 2026 IFCS World Agility Championships in Valencia, Spain. Grab yours now and be part of the Team’s journey as they Go For Gold on the world stage. Order here: https://tally.so/r/w4eYOX La vente de bracelets or

The NTMC would like to welcome back Jonathan Luce as Coach to the 2026 National Team. We know he will continue what he started with last year's Team to help current Team members prepare in their quest for Gold, along with helping the Team Manager during the competition. You can read his bio at https://www.aacnationalagilityteam.com/support-staff/jonathan-luce - Le CDEN souhaite la bienvenue à Jonathan Luce, qui revient en tant qu'entraîneur de l'équipe nationale 2026. Nous sa

Last call for a position as the Healthcare Provider to the 2026 National Team. All information about this position can be found on the website at https://www.aacnationalagilityteam.com/healthcare-provider Applications are due by Friday November 7, 2025 so don't delay! Dernier appel pour le poste de prestataire de soins de santé auprès de l'équipe nationale 2026. Toutes les informations relatives à ce poste sont disponibles sur le site Web https://www.aacnationalagilityteam.co

Want to show some Canadian pride while supporting your AAC National Team? Why not rock a personalised Canada-themed bracelet at only $10 each. Handcrafted, bold, and uniquely you, the bracelets come in either a standard version of red with white/black and a touch of sparkle or an 'extra glam' version that adds more gold/silver & sparkle for $2 extra. This is a limited quantity fundraiser, so once they’re gone, they’re gone! Grab yours before they disappear! Order here:...