2026 WCR Rally Championships Update - Refinements to structure have been made
SAVE THE DATE!
The 2026 WCRL Cynosport® Rally World Championship is officially on the calendar!
WHEN: May 15-17, 2026
WHERE: Richmond, Virginia
CLASSES OFFERED:
- B-classes only for Levels 1, 2, & 3 in the regular Rally program
- Levels 1, 2, & 3 in the Flash program
- Friday two (2) runs every level, Veterans showcase (Qs count towards titles)
- Saturday two (2) runs every level (Tournament Qs count towards titles)
- Sunday one (1) run every level (Tournament Qs count towards titles)
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:
For entry to this tournament event, earn a minimum of 10 Qs with scores of 195 or more under at least 2 different judges between March 1, 2025 through March 1, 2026, and meeting one of the Class eligibility requirements below. Scores may be in Regular classes or Flash classes.
AWARDS & ELIGIBILITY:
Tournament Class Awards (competing in a single level)
- Regular Level 1 Class Award – any dog/handler team who has earned a Level 1 title, but has not earned a Level 2 championship title as of March 1, 2026.
- Regular Level 2 Class Award – any dog/handler team who has earned a Level 2 title, but has not earned a Level 3 championship title as of March 1, 2026.
- Regular Level 3 Class Award – any dog/handler team who has earned a Level 3 championship title as of March 1, 2026.
Tournament Combined Class Awards (competing in multiple levels)
- ARCH Champion Award – Levels 1 & 2 combined scores in Regular classes
– any dog/handler team who has not earned the ARCHEX title as of the March 1, 2026. - ARCH Master Champion Award – All Levels (1, 2, & 3) combined scores in Regular classes
– any dog/handler team who has earned the ARCHEX title as of March 1, 2026. - FARCH Champion Award – Levels 1 & 2 combined scores in Flash classes
– any dog/handler team who has earned the Flash Level 2 title as of March 1, 2026 - FARCH Masters Champion Award - All Levels (1, 2, & 3) combined scores in Flash classes
– any dog/handler team who has earned the Flash Level 3 title as of March 1, 2026
QUALIFICATION PERIOD: March 1, 2025 through March 1, 2026
HOW DO I ENTER: Entry forms will be published no later than February 1, 2026 and must be received by the closing date.
ENTRY CLOSING DATE: Sunday, March 15, 2026.
It's time to hit the rings and start your #RoadToRichmond! More details, including judging assignments and class schedule, will follow soon, so stay tuned!
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