Trial Entry Opening and Closing:

  • The draw period for the trial will open on THURSDAY, JAN 12, 2023 , at 9:00 AM Pacific Standard Time. Entries will be awarded by random draw of all entries received between 9:00 AM JAN 12, 2023, and 9:00 AM JAN 14, 2023.

  • Trial entry will close at the end of the draw if the trial and wait list are deemed full. If the trial and wait list are not full, the trial will remain open for entries until they are deemed full or the day of the trial.

  • We will not be taking payment until you are given a space in the trial. If you are given a space in the trial, you will receive information on how to submit payment. You will then have FIVE BUSINESS DAYS to complete your payment to confirm your space in the trial.

Entry Method:

All entries will be on-line via the link provided to the NACSW™ trial registration form. Paper and phone entries will not be accepted. Completing the form is not a guarantee of entry. You will receive a confirmation from to let you know if your entry has been given a space in the trial.

Entry requirements & Selection:

A Qualified Entry is one that meets all the following criteria:

  1. Complete the on-line trial entry during the draw period listed above.
  2. The Handler is a NACSW™ member for the 2022-2023 membership year (8/1/22 - 7/31/23).
  3. The Dog is registered and in good standing with the NACSW™.
  4. Dogs participating in a trial must be at least one year of age.
  5. The Dog has achieved the ORT title (passed all 3 odors) and prior title level at least 14 days before the trial opens for entries. This applies to all levels effective April 1, 2021.
  6. Qualified entry for NW3 – Dog has earned a NW2 title and has not yet earned the NW3-Elite title level.
  7. Qualified entry for Elite – Dog has earned a NW3-Elite title and has not yet earned an ElT-CH title.

Parking Lot:

The parking lot is gravel with no shade available and is large with extra space between vehicles. Due to unforeseen conditions, such as weather or change in availability of areas at the location, this policy may be modified at the last minute.