AKC SANCTIONED HOUND BREEDS SEMINARS & WORKSHOPS 2026

Registration – Online registration is available at arizonadogjudgeseducation.org. Reservations can also be mailed along with
payment to Phyl Scalf, ADJE, PO Box 20645, Mesa, AZ 85277-0645. Early registration closes January 14, 2026. Those
registered by the January 14 deadline will be issued a hard copy certificate of completion at the Seminar/Workshop; those
registering after January 14 will receive their certificate as an emailed PDF.

Location – Arizona State Fairgrounds, Veterans Memorial Coliseum, 1826 W McDowell Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85007 in
conjunction with the Heart of the Desert Classic (HODC) hosted by Sahuaro State Kennel Club and Lost Dutchman Kennel
Club; www.onofrio.com, January 29 – February 1, 2026.

Airport – Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) located in Phoenix is the suggested airport. There are other regional airports
but PHX is in the heart of the metropolitan area and only four miles from the Fairgrounds and Host Hotel.

Lodging and Transportation – ADJE suggests lodging at the Crowne Plaza, 4300 E. Washington St., Phoenix, AZ 85034;
reservations, (602) 273-7778. The Crowne Plaza provides complimentary shuttle service to and from Sky Harbor International
Airport for its guests. The Crowne Plaza is a full service hotel with food service available from 6:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.
HODC provides complimentary early morning and late afternoon shuttle service to and from the show site for ADJE participants
staying at the Crowne Plaza. A list of other suggested hotels is published in the Sahuaro State Kennel Club and Lost Dutchman
Kennel Club Premium Lists. Reserved RV Parking will be available through the HODC; details in the Premium List.

Parking – Parking on the Arizona State Fairgrounds property is $12.00/per entry for passenger vehicles. Refer to the Cluster
Premium List for full details and to order discounted parking passes.

Food – There are food vendors at the show site with food available for lunch; no restrictions on bringing in outside food
except no deliveries directly onto Fairgrounds property. The area east of the Fairgrounds has multiple eateries but it is not
within easy walking distance. Complimentary bottled water will be available in the classroom. Box Lunches ($20.00 each)
may be ordered in advance; registered participants will receive information on the menu and how to order after January 14,
2026.

Ringside Observation – A list of AKC Parent Club approved mentors will be emailed to participants and available at the Club
Administration Table in the Coliseum. Participants are responsible for contacting Mentors to arrange for Ringside Observation.
ADJE volunteers will be available to assist observers and distribute forms when needed.

Seminar and Workshop CEUs & Capacity – Seminar and Workshop capacity is 20 CEU participants. A wait list will be
used if needed. AKC Sanctioned for two Component Educational Units (CEUs) for each combined breed Seminar/Workshop
and one CEU per Seminar without a Workshop. Per AKC, no CEUs for Workshop only.

Social Media and Announcements – Find information about the HODC and ADJE on these Facebook pages: Arizona Dog
Judges Education, Sahuaro State Kennel Club, Lost Dutchman Kennel Club, and Heart of the Desert Classic. Information
about online registration can be found at arizonadogjudgeseducation.org.

Tourism – As you make your plans for visiting the Valley of the Sun, check out the Arizona Official State Visitor’s Guide
available at no charge by submitting a form at: https://www.visitarizona.com/visitors-guide . The hard copy packet includes a
full sized Arizona state map and takes 7-10 days to be delivered. If you have questions about travelling within Arizona, there
are Arizona travel counselors available at (866) 275-5816. The ADJE website has other links to information on Arizona