Fun Match Program

THE LATEST NEWS ON FUN MATCHES
  • 3/2/26: Our MARCH 6th fun match is completely full.  It starts at 7:00 pm.
      • The next fun match is May 1st.
          • Entries open for May on March 6th at NOON pm.
      • There is no fun match in April.
FUN MATCH QUICK LINKS
FUN MATCH PROGRAM – GENERAL INFO
      • ALL fun matches start at 7:00 pm.
        • Doors open at 6:00 pm.
          • Worker runs start at 6:15 pm.
            • If worker runs finish before 7:00 pm we will begin rings early with handlers who are present and ready.
      • Entry fees:
          • Members: $6 per run
          • NON-members: $8 per run
          • Online entries only — No walk-ins
      • Entry Limit: 80 runs OVERALL limit
        • 20 runs – UTILITY-class limit
        • 22 runs – OPEN-class limit
        • 28 runs – NOVICE-class limit
        • 28 runs – BN-class limit
      • ALL CLOSING DATES are at NOON on WEDNESDAY prior to the Friday match.
        • OR when entry limit is reached.
      • LOCATION: this event is always held at the NOCI Training Building in Crystal Lake.
FUN MATCH DATES
    • 2026 Dates — all dates start at 7:00 pm
        • Feb 6, Mar 6, May 1, Jun 5, Aug 7, Sep 4, Nov 6, Dec 4
        • NO MATCHES JAN, APR, JUL & OCT
    • 2027 Dates: expect a similar line-up on the 1st Friday of the month
4 RINGS RUN SIMULTANEOUSLY
    • 1 – Beginner Novice (BN)
        • AKC entries run first, followed by UKC entries for BN
    • 2 – Novice
        • AKC entries run first, followed by UKC entries for Novice
    • 3 – Open
    • 4 – Utility
    • Both AKC & UKC runs are available for all classes.
        • Indicate your preference on your entry form.
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