NOV 2023 AMITY

Trial Entry Opening and Closing:

  • The draw period for the trial will open on MONDAY, OCT 2, 2023 , at 9:00 AM PDT. Entries will be awarded by random draw of all entries received between 9:00 AM OCT 2, 2023, and 9:00 AM OCT 4, 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 POSTMARK 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 Trial Host Contact (see above) 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 2023-2024 membership year (8/1/23 - 7/31/24).
  3. Dogs participating in a trial must be at least one year of age.
  4. The Dog has achieved the prior title level and ORT title (passed all 3 odors) at least 14 days before the trial opens for entries. This applies to all levels.
  5. Qualified entry for NW1 – Dog has not yet earned the NW1 title level.
    Qualified entry for NW3 – Dog has earned a NW2 title and has not yet earned the NW3 Elite title level.
    Qualified entry for Level 2 - Dog has earned the Level 1 title for Exteriors but has not yet earned the Level 2 title for Exteriors.

CANCELLATION POLICY MAR 2023

  • For cancellation of entries on or before 9:00 AM PDT MARCH 13, 2023 – Full refund minus $25 processing fee.

  • For cancellation of entries BETWEEN 9:00 AM PDT MARCH 13, 2023, and 9:00 AM PDT, MARCH 25, 2023 – Full refund minus $25 processing fee if the host fills your space. No refund if the host doesn’t fill your space. If the space is filled with a discounted or free entry, you will receive a refund dependent on the income from the replacement entry.

  • For cancellation of entries after 9:00 AM PDT, MARCH 25, 2023 – 50% of the trial entry fee will be refunded if the host fills your space. No refund will be issued if the host doesn’t fill your space. If the space is filled with a discounted or free entry, you will receive a refund dependent on the income from the replacement entry.

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  • If you earn the title that makes you no longer eligible for the level you are entered, then you must contact the trial host at to cancel your entry and will be subject to the published cancellation policy. You may opt to change your entry to an FEO entry in this case and will be placed on the FEO waitlist and only receive a space in the trial if the host is accepting FEO entries.

    • All cancellations must be emailed to

    For cancellations that meet the above guidelines, refunds will be issued within 30 days of the request and no later than 14 days after the trial date.

    Entry fees shall not be refunded if a dog is absent, disqualified, or excused by the NACSW™ official or judge.

    This cancellation and refund policy applies to competitors that must withdraw for any reason including but not limited to injury, illness, emergency, and personal or work-related reasons.

    If the trial cannot take place or be completed by reason of fire, civil disturbances, an Act of God, public emergency, or any other cause beyond the control of the trial organizers, then the trial host will make their best effort to provide partial refunds after recouping their expenses.

Important Dates - AMITY MARCH 2023

  • FEB 16, 2023 - 9:00 AM PST
    Entries open.
  • FEB 18, 2023 - 9:00 AM PST
    Draw closes.
  • FEB 23, 2023 - 9:00 AM PST
    Notifications made by this date.
  • FEB 23, 2023 - 9:00 AM PST
    FEO entries added to waitlist.
  • MARCH 12, 2023 - 9:00 AM PDT
    2nd dog FEO entries added to wait list.

  • MARCH 13, 2023 - 9:00 AM PDT
    Cancel on or before this date, full refund - $25.
  • MARCH 13, 2023 - 9:00 AM PDT through MARCH 25, 2023 - 9:00 AM PDT
    Cancel in this time period, full refund - $25 IF we fill your space.
    No refund if we do not fill your space.
  • MARCH 25, 2023 - 9:00 AM PDT
    Cancel after this date, 50% of your entry will be refunded IF we fill your space.
    No refund if we do not fill your space.