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2026 NRC - Paducah, kentucky2026 NRC Event Information
Dates: Nov. 7-14, 2026 (see below) 2026 NRC Qualifiers (see below) 2026 NRC Running Order 2026 NRC Callbacks 2026 NRC Winner and Finalists Blog, Catalog and Training Grounds Directory Links below |
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Qualification Requirements: A 1st place carrying five Championship points plus two additional Championship points in Open, Limited, Special, or Restricted All-Age Stakes in AKC Member or Licensed Trials in the current qualification year (within the year preceding the National Championship Stake). Winners of the previous National Championship, current year's Canadian National, current year's National Amateur, and the current year's Canadian National Amateur Championship Stake are automatic qualifiers – but the last two named must be handled by an Amateur in the National.
If you see any errors on this list, please contact us: 262-278-4201 or [email protected] Qualification period is November 16, 2025 - November 6, 2026 |
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2026 NRC Event information2026 – Paducah, Kentucky
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Date: Saturday, Nov. 7 – Saturday, Nov. 14, 2026
Location: Properties in and around Paducah, KY Entry Fee: $500 |
JUDGES:
Atlantic Region Mike Coutu West Central Region Sylvia McClure Pacific Region Sonya Harrigfeld-Jackson |
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2026 NRC OFFICERS: President: Mark Medford Vice President: Kirk Naisbitt Sec’y/Treasurer: Tom Vaughn Board Members: Wayne Stupka, Bert Windham Mark Medford President Memphis, TN 901-493-8995 [email protected] Kirk Naisbitt Vice President Sparks, NV 775-742-4382 [email protected] Wayne Stupka Director Lumberton, TX 409-893-2477 Bert Windham Director Albany, GA 229-894-9439 [email protected] Tom Vaughn Secretary/Treasurer Ennis, MT 406-920-5114 [email protected] FIELD TRIAL COMMITTEE: Chairman: Kyle Broussard, Chairman 901-463-0718, [email protected] Committee: Bert Windham, Mark Medford, Tom Vaughn, Kirk Naisbitt, Wayne Stupka, Mitch Patterson, Cade Gentry Chief Marshals: Mitch Patterson – Chief Marshal 618-751-5167, [email protected] Cade Gentry – Co-Chief Marshal 334-303-8991, [email protected] Hostesses: Suzanne Medford – Chair 901-493-8995 Pat Barstow – Co-Chair 907-223-7989 Erin Shackelford – Co-Chair Game Stewards: Donny Jenkins – Chair 573-614-2027 Joe James – Co-Chair 870-672-1481 Bird Throwers: Brad Knight – Chair 309-824-5689 John Brunjes – Co-Chair 502-330-3954 Erik Thompson – Co-Chair 502-931-3187 Grounds: Richard Dresser – Chair 519-738-2365 Caleb Brown – Co-Chair 229-366-0968 Gunners: Curt Showalter – Captain 618-781-5405 Monte Wulf – Co-Captain 402-426-5466 Traffic: Northrup Larson – Chair 660-441-3373 Jamie Forqueran – Co-Chair 660-886-0139 Special Committee: Tim Kreher, Lauren Kreher, Phil Heye, Brooks Gibson, Marty Kirby Merchandise: Suzanne Medford – Chair 901-493-8995 Pat Barstow – Co-Chair 907-223-7989 Corporate Sponsor Liaison: Gwen Jones – Hernando, MS 901-485-3932 Official Photographer: UpClose Photo - Mark Atwater Official Announcers: Erik Gawthorpe – 615-293-0779 Official Reporter: Retriever News Qualifications: Retriever News Official Veterinarian: Ceglinski Animal Hospital 5401 Blandville Rd., Paducah, KY 270-918-5743 Emergency Information Emergency Coordinator: Tim Kreher – 270-994-7620 Fire / Police / Ambulance: 911 Fire Department: 911 Police Department: 911 Hospital: Mercy Health - Lourdes Hospital 1530 Lone Oak Rd., Paducah, KY 270-444-2444 |
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Headquarters: La Quinta Inn and Suites 3960 Coleman Crossing Circle, Paducah, KY 42001 270-443-4800 Additional Hotels: Fairfield by Marriott Inn and Suites 3950 Coleman Crossing Circle Paducah, KY 42001 270-442-1700 Campgrounds: Fern Lake Campground 5535 Cairo Road, Paducah, KY – 270-444-7939 Transportation: Test sites are located 15-20 min from Headquarters hotel. Airports to Headquarters: Barkley Regional Airport – 20 minutes 270-744-0521 Rental Cars: Car rentals available at airports. Trial Details: Food Service: Food will be available on the grounds most days. Training Birds: Fred Rohrer Game Farm – 785-985-2635 Training Grounds: TBA Bitch Check: The bitch check will be held immediately following the General meeting at Wolf Creek Plantation. Birds: Pheasants and ducks will be used during the national. Scratch Policy: Entry fees for the scratches will be refunded in full for a bitch in season prior to and during the running of the trial, appropriate veterinarian certificate for sick or injured dog, or extenuating circumstances approved by the Field Trial Committee. Running Order: The draw will be conducted by Entry Express service. The first running dog will be determined at approximately 3:3o pm, during the annual meeting Friday, November 6th, the day before the event starts. SCHEDULE OF MEETINGS AND SOCIAL ACTIVITIES: Friday, November 6, 2026 Location: Commonwealth Event Center, 5955 US-60, Paducah, KY 10:00 am NRC Officers Meeting 12:00 am FT Committee & Judges Meeting 2:00 pm Retriever Advisory Committee Meeting 3:00 pm NRC Annual Meeting • At the Conclusion – Bitch Check • At the Conclusion – Any additional committee meetings will be held in the general meeting room 4:00 pm Cocktail Welcome Party (immediately follows general meeting) • Food and drinks will be served • Meeting attire is okay Saturday, November 7, 2026 6:00 am Opening Ceremonies at Trial Grounds 6:30 am Test Dogs 7:00 am 2026 National Retriever Championship Starts Tuesday, November 10, 2026 6:00 pm Workers’ (VIP) Party Commonwealth Event Center, 5955 US-60, Paducah Saturday, November 14, 2026 Winners’ Party On the grounds of the 10th Series at the conclusion of the National Retriever Championship 
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