Winter Classic

February 12 & 13, 2021
Batesville Civic Center, 290 Civic Center Dr, Batesville MS 38606
Batesville, Mississippi

About Winter Classic

Two separate, UKC licensed Nite Hunts. Hunt the same dog both nights!

The UKC Winter Classic Nite Hunt and Bench Show is an annual event held in February each year. The purpose of this event is to bring a major UKC event to the people of the South, while at the same time providing a vacation opportunity for those in the North.

The UKC Winter Classic Hunt and Show is one of the largest and most prestigious events in the United States. Much like Autumn Oaks, it is a family affair where old friends are reacquainted and new ones are made.

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2021 Winter Classic Event Overview

Nite Hunt Details

Two separate, UKC licensed Nite Hunts. Hunt the same dog both nights!
Advanced Entry Nite Hunts. $40 per hunt. Deadline January 15, 2021.

Recognized placements for Friday's and Saturdays hunts will be:
REG Division: 1st 10th.
NITECH/GRNITECH Division: 1st 10th.

Nite Hunt entries confirmed from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Two-hour hunt each night.
Placements in each division will be based on highest scores.
The Overall Winter Classic Nite Hunt Champion will be determined via highest combined double cast win score.
Note: Nite Champions and Grand Nite Champions will be drawn out together and compete in the Champions Division.

Bench Show Details

$25 entry fee only applies for advanced entries taken online. Entries taken at the event will be $30. Advanced entries close at midnight, January 15, 2021.

One Bench Show held over two days.
Bench Show entry times: 8 a.m. 9 a.m. Friday and Saturday
Entry Fees: $25 Advanced Online Entry; $30 Day of Show.
Show will begin at 9:30 a.m. Friday and Saturday.
Free Kids Bench Show on Saturday.

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Schedule for 2021

Wednesday, February 10, 2021

7:00 PM - Deadline for Slam Event. Will be held at Batesville Civic Center hunt office. $1,000 added purse + $500 added for Mississippi Raccoon Hunters Association members.

Thursday, February 11, 2021

7:00 PM - Deadline for Slam Event. Will be held at Batesville Civic Center hunt office. $1,000 added purse + $500 added for Mississippi Raccoon Hunters Association members.

Friday, February 12, 2021

8:00 AM 9:00 AM Walk Up bench show entries taken. Bench show to take place as soon as possible after 9:00 AM deadline. Registered class followed by Pairs.
10:00 AM 1:00 PM Confirm advanced nite hunt entries. Walk up nite hunt entries taken.
3:30 PM Friday cast calls
5:00 PM hors d'oeuvres for Top Ten participants and spectators
5:30 PM Top Ten Bench Show begins

Saturday, February 13, 2021

8:00 AM 9:00 AM Walk Up bench show entries taken. Bench show to take place as soon as possible after 9:00 AM deadline. Champion class followed by Grand Champion.
9:00 AM Friday nite hunt award ceremony. Winners must bring dogs for photos.
10:00 AM 1:00 PM Confirm advanced nite hunt entries. Walk up nite hunt entries taken.
3:30 PM Friday cast calls

Sunday, February 14, 2021