July 25, 2025

National Event Week News

Our National Event Week is a week-long celebration of the breed we all love, bringing together top competitors, passionate breeders, and Labrador enthusiasts from coast to coast.


While the schedule is still being finalized, we’re excited to share a wide range of events that will be offered throughout the week.


This is a wonderful opportunity for Local Clubs to spread the word to their members — encouraging them to compete in their favorite events, connect with some of the nation’s top breeders, and catch up with old friends while making new ones.

Our Events Include:

Two agility trials
Two local club specialties
Judges education
Two obedience trials
One parent club specialty
Ringside mentoring
Two scent Work Trials
The National LRC specialty
Four sweepstakes trials
Two hunt Test Trials (Jr & Sr)
Top 20 Agility Tribute
Junior showmanship
Two fetch trials
Top 20 Rally Tribute
PeeWee showmanship
Three rally trials
Top 20 Obedience Tribute
Hospitality Party
Trick dog
Top 20 Conformation Tribute
Worker's Party
Conformation certificate
LRC Annual Banquet
Annual Membership Meeting
Working certificate

Dates, Location, Accomodations

  • October 6th-12th
  • Purina Farms in Gray Summit, Missouri
  • All judging is indoors
  • Hunt Test - Busch Conservation Area
  • Superintendent: Onofrio
  • Host Hotel: Holiday Inn, St Louis West at Six Flags, $129 per night    
  • Hotel Phone: (636) 938-6661

Scentwork and Agility Secretaries

Scent Work Trial Secretary: Virginia Huxley, Upcoming Events * 405N Strawn Road * Columbia, MO * 65203

vhhicloud@icloud.com * www.secreterrier.com * 573-239-2839


Scent Work Trial Chair: Kimberly Melton Hall * 2096 Bogard Lane * Mount Washington, KY * 40047

khall181@aol.com * 502-648-5355


Agility Trial Secretary: Theresa Corcoran, Game On K9 Events * 13985 Le Sabre Drive * Florissant, MO * 63034

theresa@gameonk9events.com * www.gameonk9events.com * 314-303-8066


Agility Trial Chair: Jane Tutton * 7705 Hidden Hammock Lane * Vero Beach, FL * 32966

jtutton_99@yahoo.com * 772-713-9301


WHO LOVES MUSIC?

I need a volunteer who is going to the National and has the knowledge and experience with creating a music playlist on their phone. This person needs to be willing to play it for the agility Top 20 Celebration. 


I will provide that person with the name of the songs to put the play list together.


Please contact me directly if you want to be a SPIN MASTER!


Thank you in advance! Click the button...


Marion Daniel


The Store Is Open

Want to Be a Star at Nationals?

Sponsor a Trophy! 

Please share this message with your membership.

Now’s your chance to be part of the excitement by sponsoring a class trophy. It’s quick, easy, and a fun way to show your support for the dogs (and handlers!) who make our hearts wag.   Whether you're cheering for obedience rockstars, rally champs, or conformation cuties — there's a class with your name on it.
Want to honor a past dog, a mentor, or just share some Labrador love? This is the perfect way to do it!  Sponsorships start at just $45, and every single one helps us celebrate our breed in style.
Click here to claim your class before someone else grabs your favorite: https://thelabradorclub.com/sponsor-trophies Let’s fill the board with Labrador spirit — because no one does it better than our amazing community!
Thanks for being part of the magic,  LRC,Inc.

🙌🐾 Calling All Helping Hands

Volunteers Needed at Nationals!  🙌🐾  

Putting on an event this big takes an army — and we know you understand the behind-the-scenes hustle from your own club events! 🐶💪
We realize our incredible local clubs are scattered all across the country, but if any of your members are planning to attend Nationals, we would be thrilled to have their help — even if it's just for an hour or two!
Whether it’s handing out ribbons, helping with hospitality, or being the smiling face that helps someone find their ring — every bit counts and makes a difference.

Volunteer Opportunities & Contacts

Below is a list of committee chairs you or your members can contact to learn more and get plugged in:
Show Chair:
Gerry Saldana zinfndellabs@gmail.com
Agility Chair:
Jane Tutton jtutton_99@yahoo.com
Rally & Obedience Chair:
Marilyn Little okaklabs@frontier.com
Hunt Test Chairs:
Randy Spangler randysgns@gmail.com
Sandi McMillan   dutchhollowlabs@sbcglobal.net
Raffle Chair:
Tom O'Hern oherntc@me.com
Trophy Donations:
Marion Daniel marmoye94@gmail.com
Top 20 Tributes:
Marion Daniel marmoye94@gmail.com
St Louis LRC Specialties:
Erin Hall roberin714@gmail.com
Parent Club & National Specialties:   
Gerry Saldana zinfndellabs@gmail.com
Judges Education:
Nancy Brandow nbrandow@myfairpoint.net
Feel free to reach out — we promise volunteering at National comes with smiles, good company, and maybe even a few dog kisses.

If I've missed anything else, please let me know.  Thanks for all you do for the breed and the sport — we couldn’t do it without you


Marion Daniel

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