AKC SANCTIONED WORKING BREEDS SEMINARS & WORKSHOPS 2025

Registration. Online registration is available. Reservations can also be mailed along with payment to Phyl Scalf, ADJE, PO Box 20645, Mesa, AZ 85277-0645. Early registration closes January 15, 2025. Those registered by the January 15 deadline will be issued a hard copy certificate of completion at the Seminar/Workshop; those registering after January 15th 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 30th – February 3rd, 2025.

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 has a room block at the Crowne Plaza, 4300 E. Washington St., Phoenix, AZ 85034. The ADJE block rate is $159.00 per night plus applicable taxes. Reservations open November 1, 2024 and close January 1, 2025 or when the block is filled. Participants will receive a link to make reservations. Do not contact the hotel in advance unless you want to book a room outside of the block. The hotel will not transfer guests into the block once they have other reservations.

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/day 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 ($22.00 each) may be ordered in advance; registered participants will receive information on the menu and how to order after January 15, 2025.

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 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. 

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 Tourism.

For further information, contact: Phyl Scalf ● 602-320-2437 ● ArizonaDogJudgesEducation@gmail.com