16-18 July 2027 - YRKC/SKC Activity Weekend

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Summer fun in Scotland - this activity weekend is being held in association with the Scottish Kennel Club (SKC) and is perfect for members who wish to spend the weekend having fun with their dogs and fellow members.

A full dog activity programme will be created for each member, with training in agility, handling, heelwork to music,obedience and hoopers. As well as the training, there will also be fun social activities for members to take part in during the day and evening. The weekend will also host YRKC Crufts 2028 qualifiers in Handling, Obedience and Dog Grooming. Great weekend - with family, friends and your dog/s. The venue also gives everyone the chance to camp onsite.

Members
Further information

Dates: 16-18 July 2027

  • This Activity Weekend is open to SKC Members and YRKC members.

  • The activity weekend will feature dog training for multiple disciplines and a social programme throughout the day and evening.  

  • The cost for camping, training and social activities is £180 per member.  Sibling cost is £130 per member.  

  • Spaces are allocated on a first come first served basis.  

  • Under 18 years of Age  

    If the member is under 18 years of age, then one accompanying parent/guardian must also attend at no charge.  

  • Bookings close: 6 June 2027 

Venue:

  • Errol Airfield, Perthshire, Scotland, PH2 7TB   

  • This is a training event and will be held outside on grass. Please make sure you’re comfortable and wear appropriate footwear and clothing.   

  • Access will be granted on site from Friday morning and must be vacated by Sunday afternoon.  

Camping  

  • You will also require a tent or caravan to camp onsite  

  • Electric hook up is not available on site  

  • Camping is included in the booking price  

  • Permanent toilet and shower block  

  • Fresh water taps  

  • Chemical disposal point  

  • Access to the main auction hall from Friday afternoon until Saturday at 6pm so the electric points within there can be used during those times .

Weekend Programme:

Dog training:  

  • Agility, Obedience, Handling Heelwork-to-Music, Rally and Hoopers

Social Programme:  

  • The weekend will feature a social programme during the evening and non-dog activities during the day so that dogs can have some time to rest. Fun team games and arts and crafts.  

YKC Crufts Qualifiers 2028:

YKC Handling Competition – Saturday  

YKC Dog Grooming Competition - Saturday   

YKC Obedience Competition - Sunday  

Terms and conditions

YRKC Important Event Regulations:

Members under the age of 18 years old must be supervised by a parent/guardian during the day so you must stay on site at all times during the event and you cannot drop and leave. Parents should also be on hand to hold or look after dogs during exercises that do not require the dog.

Photography and Filming

Please be advised that Young Royal Kennel Club members may be photographed or filmed at events, either individually or in a group and that these images may be used for Royal Kennel Club purposes only. You will be asked to complete a form on the day to opt in or out of any photographs or filming.

Dog Welfare

Dogs must be at least 6 months old to attend.

The YKC Member must be a fully paid-up member throughout the duration of the event.  

Dog ages for each training:  

Agility: Minimum Dog age 12 Months  

Handling/Obedience/HTM: Minimum Dog age 6 Months  

Dogs must be on a lead unless training requires them to be off lead.

No person shall carry out harsh handling of their dog at any time during the event.

No dog which has contracted or been knowingly exposed to any infectious or contagious disease during the 21 days prior to the event, or which is suffering from a visible condition which adversely affects its health or welfare is to be brought to the event.

Please make sure you clear up after your dog at the venue.

Terms and conditions

Event Terms & Conditions | Policies | The Kennel Club

 

CHILD PROTECTION:

Anyone attending the training event or any of the competitions who is under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a responsible adult.

Child protection policy | Policies | The Royal Kennel Club

 Safeguarding policy | Policies | The Kennel Club