Kevin and Tracey Kent - 2025 - Volunteer of the Year

Kevin and Tracey Kent have been instrumental in the smooth operations of the events at Canine Sports Zone (Wisconsin) for over a decade. Originally from Woodstock, Illinois, the Kents are always willing to lend a hand and often go out of their way to help someone who needs it. They are kind, welcoming and approachable, and always willing to answer questions about the sport.

Kevin has been Canine Sports Zone’s chief course builder for over 10 years and is usually the first in and last out to ensure the rings are set for an event. His keen eye notes any issues before they become one, and he makes any corrections in a kind and respectful manner. During the 2025 USDAA North Central Regional, which had over 1,500 runs in one ring over three days, Kevin organized three course-building teams before the event. Each team was in charge of a third of the arena, and if there were no changes on one third, that team checked in with their fellow builders. This early strategy kept everything running smoothly, with each course being built in less than six minutes on average. 

Meanwhile, Tracey can be found in any position that needs to be filled. If she is not running a dog, she is often at the scribe station; if she is competing, she might be leash running, manning the gate or simply bringing a smile and a fun sense of humor to her fellow competitors until she needs to grab her dog. The couple currently shares their lives with five dogs: Lyric, Bonza, Galaxy, Waterloo and Philia.

The community at Canine Sports Zone is so grateful for everything Kevin and Tracey have brought to the area, and USDAA congratulates them with their induction into the Hall of Fame as the 2025 Volunteers of the Year.