Category: National Tracking Invitational (NTI)

AKC National Tracking Invitational September 9 & 10, 2023

The 10th AKC National Tracking Invitational will be held at the beautiful Branched Oak State Recreation Area in Raymond, Nebraska and hosted by the Cornhusker Kennel Club and Nebraska Kennel Club. Event information and updates can be found on these sites:
2023 NTI website – https://2023akcnti.com/
2023 NTI Facebook page – https://www.facebook.com/groups/2023akcnti/
AKC website –https://www.akc.org/sports/tracking/events/akc-national-tracking-invitational/

The 2023 AKC National Tracking Invitational is a “by invitation” event limited to dogs who earned a Champion Tracker (CT) title between January 1, 2012 through June 30, 2023. If your dog is eligible then soon after June 30 you will receive an electronic invitation via email to enter. If your dog is eligible, we highly recommend you sign in to the AKC website and verify that your email address is correct.

Entries for the NTI will close on Friday August 11, 2023 at 6:00 pm CDT. A random drawing of all entries will be made on Saturday August 12, 2023 at noon CDT. The first twelve lucky dogs drawn will be awarded an exhibitor position and the remaining entries will be assigned an “Alternate” status in the order drawn. The blind drawing will be streamed live on the NTI 2023 Facebook group!

Judges:
Ilene Morgan, Grand Isle, Vermont
Pia Paulsen, Malibu, California
Jeanne L Ramirez, Bucyrus, Kansas
Inge Suchanek, Milton, Wisconsin

Contacts:
Chairperson, Dian Quist (dqsdogs@yahoo.com)
Event Secretary, Shelly Rehmeier (shellyrehmeier@cox.net)
Volunteers, Sue Volkmer (ntivolunteers2023@gmail.com)
Donations & Supporters, Christy Brandt (christy10156@yahoo.com) & Alycia Noble (alycia.e.noble@gmail.com)
Merchandise, Ron Weaks (rweaks@centurylink.net)
Website & Facebook, Joe Bradley (joeomarbradley@gmail.com)
Photographers, TBD
AKC Representative, Carol Ruthenberg (carol.ruthenberg.contractor@akc.org)

2021 AKC National Tracking Invitational


AKC National Tracking Invitational (NTI)
October 16-17, 2021
Branched Oak State Recreation Area
12000 W Branched Oak Rd, Raymond, NE 68428

Closing Date: September 17, 2021 at 6:00pm Central Time.
Draw Date: September 18, 2021 at 12:00pm Central Time via Facebook Live

NTI Facebook Group

The 9th AKC National Tracking Invitational (NTI) has been rescheduled and is set to begin on October 16, 2021. The 2021 AKC NTI Committee, made up of members of the Nebraska Kennel Club and the Cornhusker Kennel Club, continue to meet to discuss this prestigious AKC National Tracking Invitational.

A new website dedicated to the event is set up and available to keep everyone up to date on the information surrounding the event in addition to the information on the AKC website. The event dates are October 16-17, 2021 at the Branched Oak State Recreation Area near Raymond, Nebraska. The Committee is excited to host this event. 

The AKC National Tracking Invitational is an “Invitation Only” showcase for handler and dog teams that have earned the coveted AKC Champion Tracker (CT) title. Since the event was delayed from being held in 2020, the eligibility criteria was extended for an additional year making the qualifying period January 1, 2012 through June 30, 2021. All dogs earning the Champion Tracker title during this period will receive an invitation to enter the 2021 event. There will be over 350 invitations sent out beginning on August 5, 2021, and only 12 dogs will be chosen by lot to participate at the two-day event. Only entries on the official NTI entry form will be accepted.

Two teams of judges will work with volunteers to plot and lay tracks for the dogs that will highlight their scenting ability. 

The judges for the 2021 AKC National Tracking Invitational are:

Michele Anne Gillette of Hanover, VA
Jane Jonas of Fort Collins, CO
Vincent Ramirez of Bucyrus, KS
Gretchen Stephenson of Fayetteville, NC

IMPORTANT DEADLINE DATES
Entries Close: Friday, September 17, 2021 at 6:00 pm CDT
Draw for Entries: Saturday, September 18, 2021 at noon CDT

Catalog ads, Memorials and Track Contributors due Friday, September 24, 2021

Discount Rate for Hotel expires Saturday, September 25, 2021, NO EXCEPTIONS
Well Wishers and entrant biography and pictures due Wednesday, September 29, 2021