Tracking Information Night

Learn all about tracking Tracking is a sport that is open to all dogs (pedigree and mixed breeds) from 6 months of age.  No prior training is required.  This sport is a great way to put your dog’s keen sense of smell to the test. Come along to our general information session and discover what tracking is all about, how to get started, some training tips and how a tracking trial is run. When: Friday, 12 March 2021 Time: 6:00 pm Cost: $10 per person Where: Cairns City Kennel Club, 11 Quigley St, Cairns (behind the Showgrounds Shopping Centre) This is a human only event, please leave your dogs at home. Bookings are essential due to the limited number of places available.  Contact Silka via email s.weyland@bigpond.com or phone 0418 742 675. Please make your payment directly to Cairns City Kennel Club or with cash on the night. Account Name:

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Tributes flow for retiring president

At the Cairns City Kennel Club Inc’s Annual General Meeting on Saturday, 30 January 2021, Ley James hung up the President’s dog lead after 35 years as in role. The club members and invited guests celebrated Ley’s incredible contribution to the club and the canine community at a special ceremony after the meeting. The club moved to its current location in the Cairns Show Grounds over 40 years ago. Ley was instrumental in leading the construction and development of the club’s facilities including the club house, grounds and shade shelters. Ley was known for utilising his community connections to get the job done with the minimal of fuss and was always ready to roll up his sleeves when the going got tough. In a letter from Ulla Greenwood, President of Dogs Queensland said “Ley’s contribution to the “Dog World” in Far North Queensland and Queensland as a whole has been

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CCKC Annual General Meeting 2021

The Cairns City Kennel Club Inc. Annual General Meeting (AGM) and Election of Office Bearers for 2020 will be held at the Walter Crow Pavilion, Cairns Show Grounds, Quigley Street, Cairns on Saturday 30 January 2021 commencing at 6:30 p.m. A meal will be served at the conclusion of the meetings. Click here to view the official AGM Notice. Registration and payment of membership fees for 2020 will be accepted from 6:00 pm. In accordance with Rule 61 (b) of the Rules of the Association, only current financial members are permitted to vote at the meeting.  Payment of membership must be accompanied with a completed membership form.  Click here to download a copy of the CCKC Membership Form. Renewal of membership may also be made by returning a completed form via email to secretary.cckc@gmail.com with payment made by direct deposit to Cairns City Kennel Club General Account (Commonwealth Bank BSB

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ATKC Dog Show Camping 31 Dec – 2 Jan

Camping will be available to exhibitors attending the show in accordance with Camping Dogs Queensland Events. The following conditions apply: Camping must be prepaid via Show Manager and campers must complete the Cairns Show Association Approval for Camping Application form and submit to the Show Secretary via email: athertontkc@gmail.com. Click here to download a copy of the camping application form. Maximum capacity of the camping area is 40 people, 26 sites. Camping sites measure at least 10 metres by 12 metres and are spaced at least 5 metres apart. Refer to the Camping Site Plan All camp sites will be pre allocated. Set up is only available in the designated and marked camping spaces. Access to camping will be available from 8:00 am on Thursday, 31 December. All campers must leave the grounds by midday, Sunday, 3 January 2021. Entry and exit to the camping grounds is via the Scott

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Dog Show Camping 20 & 21 Nov 2020

Camping will be available to exhibitors attending the show in accordance with Camping DogsQueensland Events. The following conditions apply: Camping must be prepaid via Show Manager and campers must complete the Cairns Show Association Approval for Camping Application form and submit to the Show Secretary via email: shows.cckc@gmail.com . Click here to download a copy of the camping application form. Maximum capacity of the camping area is 40 people, 26 sites. Camping sites measure at least 10 metres by 12 metres and are spaced 5 metres apart. Refer to the Camping Site Plan (to be updated 2/11/2020) All camp sites will be pre allocated. Set up is only available in the designated and marked camping spaces. Access to camping will be available from 8:00 am on Friday, 20 November. All campers must leave the grounds by midday, Sunday, 22 November. Entry and exit to the camping grounds is via the

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Flyball Registration and Intake

Flyball is often described as drag racing for dogs: fast, furious and full of excitement. It is a relay race between two teams of four dogs. Each dog must jump over four hurdles, retrieve a ball by triggering a flyball box pedal and then return with the ball over the hurdles to the start/finish line. The Flyball community is passionate, encouraging and diverse. The enthusiasm and sheer exhilaration of the dogs’ faces (and some of the handlers faces too) creates a vibrant atmosphere. If you are looking for a new and stimulating way to spend time with your dog – then why not give Flyball a go and come join our introductory course.  The course cost includes: An introduction and orientation session 3  training classes Membership of the Cairns City Kennel Club Inc. Registration must be made in advance to attend.  Walk-ins on the evening will not be accepted. Registration

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Show handling classes are back

Show Handling Classes return to CCKC on Monday, 20 July 2020.  Some key elements of how Monday night’s class will run are: Limit of 30 participants (make sure you confirm your place via the Facebook event, contact Kerry Frame). Classes will focus on basic ring craft (movement etc) because at this stage we will not be doing hands on examinations of dogs. You will need to respect social distancing requirements Cost is $2.00 per person. A copy of the full plan is available for download: https://cairnscitykennelclub.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Show-Handling-COVID-19-Plan-V1.0.pdf

Update regarding imapct of CoViD-19

Good evening members, I would first like to acknowledge the challenging times we are in at the moment.  Many of you will be faced with many new and often troubling experiences dealing with home isolation, working from home, perhaps loss of income, home schooling or you may know of someone close to you or your family affected.  I encourage you to reach out to family, friends and neighbors to stay connected, perhaps a phone call to a loved one or a chat over the fence with your neighbor.  I have enjoyed seeing lots of families out walking together, in some ways it has brought some families closer together, but I acknowledge that these are trying times for many of you. Some of you may already be aware that Dogs Queensland Board has extended the cancellation of all events up to and including 31 August 2020.  In line with Dogs Queensland,

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Special Announcement to Members

For the information of all CCKC Members, Our members are the cornerstone of the Cairns City Kennel Club, and your welfare and safety is of paramount importance.  The global COVID-19 pandemic has presented the Club’s Management Committee and Dogs Queensland (our State governing body) with an unprecedented situation.  On the advice of Dogs Queensland, the Club has suspended ALL events and activities until 30 April 2020. These cancelled events include: Show handling classes (held on Monday evenings) Obedience classes – puppy preschool, pet manners, intermediate and advanced classes (held on Tuesday evenings) Flyball training (held on Wednesday evenings) Advanced competition and obedience training (held on Thursday evenings) K9 Scent Games training (held on Friday evenings and Saturday mornings) Advanced Competition Agility Training (held Sunday afternoons) Show Writers Training scheduled for Saturday, 21 March The show handling class and social dinner scheduled for Saturday, 4 April The obedience, rally obedience, agility,

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Coronavirus (COVID-19)

The Cairns City Kennel Club takes the health and welfare of our members very seriously.  In line with Dogs Queensland’s advice all Club events through to 30 April 2020 are officially cancelled.  These include: Show handling classes Obedience classes Flyball training Thursday night Advanced Competition Agility and Obedience Training Sunday afternoon Advanced Competition Agility Training K9-Scent Games training Any other training or classes not listed Writers Training scheduled for Saturday, 21 March 2020 Obedience and Agility Trial scheduled for 24-26 April 2020 All Club Meetings (unless held via teleconference) Dog Queensland will provide an update on 22 April 2020.  The Club’s Management Committee is currently considering options for events and activities planned in May. Click on the links below to enquire about specific events or training: Obedience Classes Advanced Competition Obedience and Agility Training Flyball K9 Scent Games The Obedience and Agility Trial All 0ther enquiries Click here for a

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