2026 Event Tickets
Event Information
Tapas Cocktail Party and Opening Ceremonies: Join us for the opening Tapas Cocktail Party and opening ceremonies on Saturday, September 12, 2026, from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Civitan Club (6787 Lanark County Rd 43, Perth). Please respect the Civitans’ NO DOG AIRING policy on the grounds.
- Social Hour 3 – 4 pm. Mingle with friends and view the silent auction items.
- Formal National Ceremonies 4 – 5 pm. Judges introduced and comments. Hear important instructions from the Chief Marshal.
- Handler & Dog Team introductions5 – 7 pm, and pick a winner in the Fan Favourite Pool.
- Plus, don’t miss the exciting live draw for the starting dog.
- Individual tickets are $65, or you can purchase the $100 Package Deal to include entry to the Workers’ Party.
Social Events: Join us at the Bridget Vincet Mary Hall, 844 Stanley Rd, for three social events.
- Monday, September 14, The Trevor Dickens Chili Dinner (complimentary)
- Tuesday, September 15, The EORC Spaghetti Night (complimentary)
- Wednesday, September 16, The Workers’ Party. Individual tickets are $50, or you can purchase the $100 Package Deal, which includes entry to the Tapas Cocktail Party.
Camping
RV Camping: Camping Fee $250 for 7 days, dry-camping; includes water supplied, and 1 pump
out on Wednesday.
Reservation required and e-transfer with your entry. You will receive a campsite number.
Contact person Ken Crosby, crosbyjkenneth@outlook.com, 613-406-8518.
2026 National Retriever Championship
National Retriever Championship September 13-19, 2026
We are pleased to share that the Official Premium List for the 2026 National Retriever Championship is now available, and the online entry form is live! View the information in the premium to help you plan your trip. See you in Perth!
The host, Eastern Ontario Retriever Club is preparing to welcome you to the 2026 Canadian National Retriever Championship in Perth, Ontario. The EORC National Committee and their team of volunteers are working hard to get everything ready for this annual epic event.
View all the dogs that qualified for the event: Qualified Dogs here.
Thank you to the 2026 sponsors, especially our Gold Level Official Sponsors, Purina Pro Plan and Garmin.
In 1961 The Eastern Ontario Retriever Club was formed by a group of Sportsmen interested in conservation through the use of trained retrievers. In 1962 the Canadian Kennel Club granted the EORC permission to hold the first licensed field trial in Eastern Ontario. The success of these field trials has stimulated interest in the retriever breeds and has contributed to the growth of the Club to its present day status. Although the locations have changed throughout the years, the Club continues today to host field trials and retriever hunt tests in the Kingston and surrounding areas.
We here at the Eastern Ontario Retriever Club are anxious to showcase some of the nicest natural retriever training in this end of the province….. Come to Perth and enjoy the hospitality that it has to offer. We are sure that you will make memories that will last a lifetime..
National Committee
Chair: Ken Crosby
Chief Marshall: Bill Kennedy
Secretary: Connie Dresser
Treasurer: Matt Pomeroy
Contact: connie.a.dresser@gmail.com
National Judges
West – Dave Douglas, BC
West – John McDonald, SK
East– Chris Bayles, Ontario
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2026 Entry Form National Retriever Championship
Online Entry
National Catalogue Advertising And Contributions
Dear Friends, Clubs, Professional Trainers and Businesses,
The Eastern Ontario Retriever Club is proud to host the 2026 National Retriever Championship in September 2026 in Perth, ON. Planning for the event is well underway, and we look forward to hosting the top field trial retrievers and handlers from across Canada and the United States.
As you can imagine, hosting a National Retriever Championship requires fundraising to ensure a successful and quality event. The EORC would therefore like to ask you to consider supporting the 2026 National through one of the sponsorship options.
Regards,
Ken Crosby,
2026 National Field Trial Chairman
Please consider supporting the 2026 National through one of the following sponsorship options:
Official Catalogue Advertising
1/2-page ad for $175, business card size for $50 or a personal note of up to 3 lines. Full page ads make the catalog too big and are reserved for the official sponsors.
Series Sponsorship
- Series 1 and 10 Sponsorship is available at $500 each. SERIES #1 SOLD. THANK YOU PETER DOZOIS & ROCKET!! SERIES #10 SOLD – THANK YOU DAN & LAURA, BOW RIVER RETRIEVERS!!
- Series 2 – 9 Sponsorship is available at $250 each SERIES #2 SOLD- THANK YOU PUNISHER WATERFOWL! SERIES #4 SOLD-THANK YOU PINE RIDGE. SERIES#9 SOLD-THANK YOU JULIE HOLMES, ANYTIME FITNESS!
With this sponsorship, you will receive a banner that will be on display during your sponsored series day, and the acknowledgement of your contribution throughout the daily social media reporting during your series. The sponsorship banner will be yours to keep following the National.
Breakfast Sponsorship
- Seven Daily Breakfast Sponsorships are available at $500 per day. With this sponsorship, your contribution will be advertised throughout the day with the social media recaps as well as ensuring that all participants and workers can start their day with a delicious breakfast. You may want to consider teaming up as a group to be a daily sponsor. Breakfast sponsorship is a wonderful tradition of the National and greatly appreciated by all who attend.
THANK YOU BREAKFAST SPONSORS – LABRADOR OWNERS CLUB, NICKEL BELT RETRIEVER CLUB & NORTHERN ONTARIO RETRIEVER ASSOC., LONG POINT RETRIEVER TRAINING CLUB & NIAGARA PENINSULA RETRIEVER CLUB, THIERRY LEFRANCOIS, AND AL & LOU MOROZ!
Cash Contribution or Silent Auction Item
Cash contributions of any amount are gratefully accepted. We will also be holding a silent auction that we are looking for items to raffle off. Your contribution will be acknowledged in our listing of supporters.
Please use the online form below to submit your catalogue advertisement, series or breakfast sponsorship, or cash contribution. Submission deadline is August 1.
For further information about supporting the 2026 National Retriever Championship contact. Ken Crosby at crosbyjkenneth@outlook.com