Grassland Dog Sports - 2026 RQE
Dates
Sat, Aug 8, 2026, Sun, Aug 9, 2026
Host Club
Grassland Dog Sports
Secretary
Kaytlin Winkels
218.310.3738
grasslanddogsports@gmail.com
Chairperson
Lexi Rae
photography.lexirae@gmail.com
Events Offered
Conformation (Altered Conformation, Junior Showmanship, Altered Total Dog, Brace, Novice Puppy, Total Dog/Total Junior, Veteran), Nosework, Obedience, Precision Coursing, Rally Obedience, SPOT Evaluations
Location
Douglas County Fairgrounds
300 Fairgrounds Rd
Alexandria, MN 56308
(Indoors / Outdoors)
Conformation Schedule
| Sat Show 1 | Sat Show 2 | Sun Show 1 | Sun Show 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Entries Open | 7:00am | 7:00am | 7:00am | 7:00am |
| Entries Close | 7:30am | 7:30am | 7:30am | 7:30am |
| Start Time | 9:00am | 9:00am | 9:00am | 9:00am |
| Junior Showmanship | Karyn Colman | Valerie Piltz | Rick Gann | Julie Hatlas-Pepper |
| Guardian | Karyn Colman | Valerie Piltz | Rick Gann | Julie Hatlas-Pepper |
| Scenthound | Karyn Colman | Valerie Piltz | Rick Gann | Julie Hatlas-Pepper |
| Sighthound | Karyn Colman | Valerie Piltz | Rick Gann | Julie Hatlas-Pepper |
| Gun Dog | Karyn Colman | Valerie Piltz | Rick Gann | Julie Hatlas-Pepper |
| Northern | Karyn Colman | Valerie Piltz | Rick Gann | Julie Hatlas-Pepper |
| American Eskimo | Karyn Colman | Valerie Piltz | Rick Gann | Julie Hatlas-Pepper |
| Herding | Karyn Colman | Valerie Piltz | Rick Gann | Julie Hatlas-Pepper |
| Belgian Shepherd Dog | NOT OFFERED | Valerie Piltz | Rick Gann | Julie Hatlas-Pepper |
| Terrier | Karyn Colman | Valerie Piltz | Rick Gann | Julie Hatlas-Pepper |
| Toy Fox Terrier | Karyn Colman | Valerie Piltz | Rick Gann | Julie Hatlas-Pepper |
| Companion | Karyn Colman | Valerie Piltz | Rick Gann | Julie Hatlas-Pepper |
Nosework Schedule
| Sat Trial 1 | Sat Trial 2 | Sun Trial 1 | Sun Trial 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Entries Open | 7:00am | 7:00am | 7:00am | 7:00am |
| Entries Close | 7:30am | 7:30am | 7:30am | 7:30am |
| Start Time | 8:30am | 8:30am | 8:30am | 8:30am |
| Containers Novice - Elite | Melissa Driggers | Melissa Driggers | ||
| Exteriors Novice - Elite | Melissa Driggers | Melissa Driggers | ||
| Interiors Novice - Elite | Melissa Driggers | Melissa Driggers | ||
| Vehicles Novice - Elite | Melissa Driggers | Melissa Driggers | ||
| Backup Judge | Kathryn Horski | Kathryn Horski | Kathryn Horski | Kathryn Horski |
Obedience Schedule
| Sat Trial 1 | Sat Trial 2 | Sun Trial 1 | Sun Trial 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Entries Open | 7:00am | 7:00am | 7:00am | 7:00am |
| Entries Close | 7:30am | 7:30am | 7:30am | 7:30am |
| Start Time | 8:30am | 8:30am | 8:30am | 8:30am |
| Pre-Novice | Anna Arndt | Anna Arndt | Anna Arndt | Anna Arndt |
| Beginner Novice | Anna Arndt | Anna Arndt | Anna Arndt | Anna Arndt |
| Novice Classes | Anna Arndt | Anna Arndt | Anna Arndt | Anna Arndt |
| Advanced Novice | Anna Arndt | Anna Arndt | Anna Arndt | Anna Arndt |
| Open Classes | Anna Arndt | Anna Arndt | Anna Arndt | Anna Arndt |
| Advanced Open | Anna Arndt | Anna Arndt | Anna Arndt | Anna Arndt |
| Utility Classes | Anna Arndt | Anna Arndt | Anna Arndt | Anna Arndt |
| Backup Judge | Tracie Karsjens | Tracie Karsjens | Tracie Karsjens | Tracie Karsjens |
Precision Coursing Schedule
| Sat Trial 1 | Sat Trial 2 | Sun Trial 1 | Sun Trial 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Entries Open | 7:00am | 7:00am | 7:00am | 7:00am |
| Entries Close | 7:30am | 7:30am | 7:30am | 7:30am |
| Start Time | 8:30am | 8:30am | 8:30am | 8:30am |
| Dash | Polly Dake-Jones | Polly Dake-Jones | Polly Dake-Jones | Polly Dake-Jones |
| Steeplechase | Polly Dake-Jones | Polly Dake-Jones | Polly Dake-Jones | Polly Dake-Jones |
| Backup Judge | Natalee Yates | Natalee Yates | Natalee Yates | Natalee Yates |
Rally Obedience Schedule
| Sat Trial 1 | Sat Trial 2 | Sun Trial 1 | Sun Trial 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Entries Open | 7:00am | 7:00am | 7:00am | 7:00am |
| Entries Close | 7:30am | 7:30am | 7:30am | 7:30am |
| Start Time | 8:30am | 8:30am | 8:30am | 8:30am |
| Rally Levels 1 - Master | Dawn Fisher | Dawn Fisher | Dawn Fisher | Dawn Fisher |
| Backup Judge | Tracie Karsjens | Tracie Karsjens | Tracie Karsjens | Tracie Karsjens |
Pre-Entry Fees
| Event | Entry Fee | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Conformation | $30.00 | $110 All 4 Shows, Same Dog |
| Junior Showmanship | $15.00 | $40 All 4 Shows, Same Junior |
| Non-Licensed | $20.00 | Conformation NLCs (Novice Puppy, Brace, Veteran): $20 per Entry -- Precision Coursing NLCs (Puppy Dash, Fun Runs): $15 per Entry |
| Nosework | $30.00 | $30 per Run for 1-5 Runs -- $25 per Run for 6-10 Runs -- $22 per Run 11+ Runs |
| Obedience | $30.00 | $110 4 Runs, Same Dog |
| Precision Coursing | $30.00 | $110 4 Runs, Same Dog -- $200 8 Runs, Same Dog |
| Rally Obedience | $30.00 | $110 4 Runs, Same Dog |
Day of Show Fees
| Event | Entry Fee | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Conformation | $40.00 | |
| Junior Showmanship | $15.00 | |
| Non-Licensed | $30.00 | Conformation NLCs (Novice Puppy, Brace, Veteran): $30 per Entry -- Precision Coursing NLCs (Puppy Dash, Fun Runs): $20 per Entry |
| Nosework | $40.00 | |
| Obedience | $40.00 | |
| Precision Coursing | $40.00 | |
| Rally Obedience | $40.00 |
Pre-Entry Deadline:
Received By July 24, 2026
Please send Pre-Entries to:
ONLINE ENTRY ONLY - USE LINK BELOW
Exhibitor Entry Forms |
General Information
PRE-ENTRY SPECIALS
--Conformation--
$110 All 4 Shows, Same Dog
--Junior Showmanship--
$40 All 4 Shows, Same Junior
--Nosework--
$30 per Run for 1-5 Runs
$25 per Run for 6-10 Runs
$22 per Run for 11+ Runs
--Obedience--
$110 4 Runs, Same Dog
--Precision Coursing--
$110 4 Runs, Same Dog
$200 8 Runs, Same Dog
--Rally Obedience--
$110 4 Runs, Same Dog
NON-LICENSED CLASSES OFFERED
--Conformation--
Novice Puppy, Brace, & Veteran
-Pre-Entry Fee: $20 per Entry
-DOS Entry Fee: $30 per Entry
--Precision Coursing--
Puppy Dash & Fun Runs
-Pre-Entry Fee: $15 per Entry
-DOS Entry Fee: $20 per Entry
SPOT EVALUATIONS
-Evaluator: Kathryn Horski
-$25 per Test
REFUND POLICY
-Requests for cancelling entries prior to the closing date will be honored, subject to a $15 administrative fee. No refund of entry fees will be made for entries cancelled after the pre-entry closing date. Entry fees will not be refunded if a dog is absent, disqualified, excused by veterinarian or judge, or barred from competition by action of the Event Committee. No fees will be refunded if the show cannot open or be completed by reason of riots, civil disturbances, fire, extreme and/or dangerous weather conditions, an Act of God, public, or any other cause beyond the control of the show committee.
-No refund of entry fees will be made for pre-entries cancelled after the pre-entry closing date. Entry fees will not be refunded if a dog is absent, disqualified, excused by veterinarian or judge, or barred from competition by action of the Event Committee. No fees will be refunded if the show cannot open or be completed by reason of riots, civil disturbances, fire, extreme and/or dangerous weather conditions, an Act of God, public, or any other cause beyond the control of the show committee.
This event was last updated on Fri, Feb 20, 2026