Event Details

LCDA October 2026
Low Country Dog Agility
October 2 - 4, 2026 • Charleston, SC

 

Check-In Procedures & Measuring

This is a Friday, Saturday, Sunday Trial
 
Friday: Team Gamblers, Gamblers, Team Standard, Standard, Combined Pairs, Jumpers
 
Saturday: Jumpers, Team Jumpers, Steeplechase, Snooker, Team Snooker, Combined Pairs, Team Relay
 
Sunday: Gamblers, Standard, Grand Prix, Snooker
 
Performance is first on Friday and Sunday. Championship is first on Saturday. Titling classes will run Masters/Advanced/Starters. Veterans will run with Performance. Small to tall on Friday and Sunday. Tall to small on Saturday. Masters/PIII Snooker class running order will be randomized.
 
All Days: Arrival time is from 7:15 am to 7:30 am. Measuring at 7:30 am. Judge's briefing is at 7:45 am and first dog on the line at 8:00 am. There will be no entry to the field prior to 7:15 am - you must park across the street if you arrive early.

Dog Agility Masters® Height Changes Due to Measurement at Check-In

The handler of a dog entered in a Dog Agility Masters^® Team tournament must notify the secretary immediately should their dog be required to jump a higher height than entered by virtue of the judge's measurement. The dog must jump a legal height based upon the judge's measurement in order for all team members to be eligible to earn a qualifying score in the tournament. If entered in a 3-dog team and the dog no longer meets the two-height per team limitation, one or more dogs on the team may be moved to participate as part of a 2-dog or other 3-dog team when both are offered. In any case, the secretary should make every effort to form complete teams from dogs available. Should a member of the team not be able to be reassigned due to this limitation, the competitor(s) may run for in the individual classes for individual awards, if any are offered, and for individual class qualifications towards Lifetime Achievement Award. There shall be no refund of fees paid for entering an improper height as required by tournament rules. In the case of a 2-dog team, a height change for one dog does not affect their team composition but may result in a change in their position in the running order because of the height composition of the team.

Eligible Jump Heights & Dog Measurement

The following jump heights & dog height measurement cutoffs are in effect (See full rules amendments published on usdaa.com.):

Dog Size	Dog Withers Measurement	Championship Jump Heights	Performance Jump Heights	Veterans Jump Heights
Extra Large	> 22”	24”	20”	16” or 12”
Large	≤ 22”	20”	16”	12”
Medium	≤ 18”	16”	12”	08”
Small	≤ 15”	12”	08”	04”
Extra Small	≤ 12"	08”	04”

Dog Measurements & Certification

All dogs measuring 22" or less must be measured to validate their entry in an event and class in accordance with Official USDAA Rules & Regulations, unless:

• they have had their height permanently certified pursuant to USDAA rules and regulations (Appendix D) measurement rules
• they meet exceptions set forth in USDAA Tournament Rules for advanced rounds.
• hold a dog's temporary card or record with 3 judges' signatures as set forth in the regulations for dogs prior to 3 years of age

A dog's height of entry may be challenged at any time though out the event.

Please note that only dogs 15 months of age may be officially measured and recorded on temporary registration cards/forms. Dogs competing in Intro classes less than 15 months of age should be measured for the event, but the measurement shall not be officially recorded.

Dog Measurements & Certification

All dogs measuring 22" or less must be measured to validate their entry in an event and class in accordance with Official USDAA Rules & Regulations, unless:

• they have had their height permanently certified pursuant to USDAA rules and regulations (Appendix D) measurement rules
• they meet exceptions set forth in USDAA Tournament Rules for advanced rounds.
• hold a dog's temporary card or record with 3 judges' signatures as set forth in the regulations for dogs prior to 3 years of age

A dog's height of entry may be challenged at any time for the event.

Please note that only dogs 15 months of age may be officially measured and recorded on temporary registration cards/forms. Dogs competing in Intro classes less than 15 months of age should be measured for the event, but the measurement shall not be officially recorded.

Tentative Schedule

The following Class Schedule has been filed for this event but is subject to change without notice.

Other Information

ABOUT THE LOCAL BEACHES

The following is general information only.

Unfortunately, our beaches are not as dog friendly as they used to be.  The local beaches are Sullivans Island, Isle of Palms, and Folly Beach.  Competitors are responsible for being aware of any changes to the laws. The fines can be very expensive. We would suggest that you check the websites of the local beaches for current regulations. Also, please look for posted rules and clean up after your dogs at the beach.

Saloon Door Tire Will Be Used

Please be aware that a Saloon Door tire will be used at this trial.

Volunteer & Food Information

A volunteer schedule will be created with Google Docs so that competitors can sign up themselves to volunteer for their favorite jobs. The link to the Google Doc will be available on the club website. Snacks and water will be provided to all who volunteer. We can’t have the show without your help!

There is no food for purchase on site.  There are several food options within 5-10 minutes from the field.  Note that our parking lot can be tight and you may not be able to easily go out and grab food, so please plan accordingly.

Club Website

Our club website, www.lowcountrydogagility.com has a page dedicated to our USDAA trials. As they become available, we will be posting timelines, running orders, and weekend lunch menus etc to our website.