The AKC Institute for Aspiring
and Newly Approved Judges

*The only institute approved by the American Kennel Club to fulfill the requirement for judging applicants applying after January 1, 2009*

The Most Useful and Beneficial Institute Available to New Judges

*PRE-REGISTRATION IS STRONGLY RECOMMENDED – SPACE FOR WALK-INS IS NOT GUARANTEED*

Location

Pima County Fairgrounds

11300 S Houghton Road

Tucson, AZ 85747

Institute for Aspiring and Newly Approved Judges “Basic Institute” $175.00

Institute Date: Saturday, November 14, 2026

Time: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Presenter: AKC Staff

Covered Topics:

Ring Procedure – Evaluating Dogs – Approval Policy & Process – Conflicts of Interest

Judging Junior Showmanship Seminar in conjunction with the “Basic Institute” $25.00

Judging Junior Showmanship Seminar ONLY - $50.00

Seminar Date: Sunday, November 15, 2026

Time: 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM

*PRE-REGISTRATION IS STRONGLY RECOMMENDED – SPACE FOR WALK-INS IS NOT GUARANTEED*

Please register online at: https://www.apps.akc.org/signup/index.cfm?id=44040&e=ANAJ or download registration form, complete & Email (judgesed@akc.org), Fax (919-816-4225), or mail form to: American Kennel Club – Judging Operations – PO BOX 900062 – Raleigh, NC 27675