AKC Agility Course Test (ACT) Jumpers 1 & 2

Put all you learned in the Get Ready to Trial Seminar and enter the AKC ACT Jumpers test on Sunday, October 26!

The Agility Course Test (ACT) is an entry-level agility event designed to introduce dogs and their handlers to trialing in agility. It’s a great way to earn your first AKC agility title while getting some experience in a trial-like setting. ACT 1 is designed for the beginning dog to show basic sequencing and performance skills. ACT 2 requires an increased skill level shown by the additional number and types of obstacles to be performed.

TCOTC is offering two tests on October 26:

• ACT 1 Jumpers Course, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. (6 runs per half hour)
• ACT 2 Jumpers Course, 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. (6 runs per half hour)

The cost is $20 per run, which includes the $5 AKC recording fee.

For the ACT Jumpers class, you must earn 85 points to qualify. Run outs and refusals will not be judged. More than 3 attempts at the next correct obstacle will result in a mandatory elimination and will be signaled by an “F” by the judge. For ACT 1 Jumper, 10-12 obstacles are required with a time limit of 50 seconds. For ACT 2 Jumpers there will be 11-13 obstacles with a time limit of 60 seconds

Both the ACT 1 and 2 Jumpers courses can have bar jumps, panel jump, and open tunnels. Only the ACT 2 Jumpers level will have weave poles (6) and a spread jump.

Who is eligible to enter? If your dog has not earned a title in any AKC agility class and is 15 months of age or older they are eligible! To earn an ACT 1 or ACT 2 title, you need to complete two qualifying runs. We recommend that you sign up for Course A and Course B in the same hour. You can complete an ACT 1 and ACT 2 on the same day. You can also earn an ACT 2 title without successfully completing ACT 1.

To reserve your course time, ENROLL HERE!

Please note: This is a live event, and not a Virtual ACT Test. For more information on the AKC Agility Course Test program, visit the AKC site.

*Depicted above is Chesca, Danish-Swedish Farm Dog. Image by Harlow Takes Photos, 2025.