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GCOC TRIALS & TESTS


UPCOMING
AGILITY TRIALS

NEXT GCOC AGILITY TRIAL:

April 5 - April 7, 2024

Registration: SUNRISE AGILITY - GCOC SPRING 2024 AKC AGILITY TRIAL

Premium: AKC AGILITY TRIAL APRIL 5-7, 2024 PREMIUM

Volunteers: Coming soon!



GCOC host two Agility Trials each year. The spring trial is usually held in early April and the fall trial is usually held in late September or early October. Both events take place at the South Congaree Horse Arena under permanent cover on dirt.
South Congaree Horse Arena Location: 395 Oak St. West Columbia, SC 29172

UPCOMING
BARN HUNT TRIALS

NEXT SDS BARN HUNT TRIAL:

March 15 - 17, 2024

Registration: SDS BARN HUNT REGION 3 TRIAL REGISTRATION 

Premium: 3REGION 3 TRIAL PREMIUM MARCH 15-17, 2024


Volunteers: Coming soon!


GCOC/Shadow Dog Sports hosts three Barn Hunt Trials a year. The spring Barn Hunt Trial is usually held in early March, a Summer Trial in July and a winter trial in December. Barn Hunt Trial Location: 3416 Delree St. West Columbia, SC 29170. 

GCOC/Shadow Dog Sports Regional Barn Hunt Event will be held at the SC State Fair Grounds on March 8-10, 2024.

UPCOMING
FAST CAT/CAT

NEXT GCOC FAST CAT/CAT:

November 2024

Registration: TBA
Premium: TBA

Volunteers: TBA



GCOC host two Fast CAT/CAT events each year. The spring test is usually held in early January and the fall test is usually held in November. Both events take place at the Camden Polo Fields on grass.
Camden Polo Field Location: 160 Polo Ln. Camden, SC 29020

UPCOMING
OBEDIENCE/RALLY TRIALS


GCOC hosts three AKC Obedience and Rally Trials each year:

  • One at the Tri-City Leisure Center in May; there are three Rally and two Obedience trials. All regular Obedience and Rally Classes are available at each show as well as Wild Card Obedience on Saturday of this trial. 
    Tri-City Leisure Center Location: 485 Brooks Ave. West Columbia, SC 29169

  • Two trials are held at the GCOC building; one in late November or early December, and one in February. Both are two-day trials with all levels of Rally and Novice Only Obedience.
    GCOC Building Trial Location: 947 S. Stadium Rd. Columbia, SC 29201

UPCOMING
ALL-LEVEL 
TRICKS TEST

NEXT GCOC TRICKS TEST:

To be announced! Check back soon.



GCOC host two All-Levels Tricks Tests each year. One test is usually held in the spring around June and the second test is usually held in the fall around October. Both test take place at the GCOC Building.
GCOC Building Trial Location: 947 S. Stadium Rd. Columbia, SC 29201

UPCOMING
CANINE GOOD CITIZEN TEST

NEXT GCOC CGC TEST:

To be announced! Check back soon.



GCOC host two Canine Good Citizen Tests each year. One test is usually held in the spring around June and the second test is usually held in the fall around October. Both test take place at the GCOC Building.
GCOC Building Trial Location: 947 S. Stadium Rd. Columbia, SC 29201

MOTELS & HOTELS

The following facilities have accepted dogs in the past. Please double check with each facility as rules may have changed. Check back here prior to trials for discounted room rates. Always verify pet policies and room rates when you make reservations. Remember to notify hotels you have dogs.

  • Clarion Inn - 500 Chris Dr. West Columbia, SC 29160 (I-26 Exit 111B)
    When you make reservations, please call the front desk at 803-794-9440 and request the Columbia Obedience block to receive the discounted rate.
  • La Quinta Inn and Suites - 7333 Garners Ferry Rd. Columbia, SC 29209 (I-77 Exit 89A).
    To make a reservation call the Group Reservations Department at 1-866-527-1498 and identify yourself as a member of the GCOC.
  • Quality Inn - 499 Piney Grove Rd. Columbia, SC 29210 (I-26 Exit 104).
    To make a reservation call 803-798-0500. Not much grass, but park 1.5 miles away.
  • Comfort Inn - 911 Bush River Rd. Columbia, SC 29210 (I-26 Exit 108A).
    To make a reservation call 803-798-5101, ask for GCOC rate. Limited number of pet-friendly rooms available. 
  • Red Roof Inn - 7580 Two Notch Rd. Columbia, SC 29223 (I-20 Exit 74 or I-77 Exit 17).
    To make a reservation call 803-736-0850
  • Best Western - 240 E. Exchange Blvd. Columbia, SC 29209 (I-77 Exit 9A).
    To make a reservation call 803-695-0666.
  • Town Place Suites by Marriott - 250 E. Exchange Blvd. Columbia, SC 29209 (I-77 Exit 9A).
    To make a reservation call 803-695-0062 

RV CAMPING

RV Parking is permitted at the Agility Trial Site ONLY, with new sewer hookup or dumping available. Reservation instructions will be on the Agility Trial Premiums.

Alternative RV Camping:

  • Big Rig Friendly Resort - 336 Gardners Terrace Rd. West Columbia, SC 29172 
    To make a reservation call 803-708-5122 or visit BigRigFriendly.com
  • Barnyard RV Park - 201 Oak Dr. Lexington, SC 29073 (US Route 1 behind Barnyard Flea Market).
    To make a reservation call 800-633-6351 or visit BarnyardRVPark.com

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