The Kennel Club’s International Agility Festival has been shortlisted in the prestigious 'Best Show' category by Agility Voice magazine. The annual show is one of three finalists in the category for the Agility Club Silver Anniversary Awards, with the winner being announced in February. In addition, the Kennel Club has also been nominated in the 'Contribution to Agility' category.

Agility was first introduced at Crufts in 1978, and since then the Kennel Club has continued to promote this popular sport, licensing over 300 shows annually. The International Agility Festival began three years ago and with over 2,000 dogs taking part, the show has really taken off and proved itself a weekend not to be missed.

With over 12,000 entries and 16 competition rings to manage, the show requires significant levels of co-ordination and hard work. Competitors from all over the world make their way to the East of England Showground in Peterborough to attend the event in August each year.

Caroline Kisko, Kennel Club spokesperson said, "This is a fantastic recognition of the achievements of the Kennel Club. So much work goes into the International Agility Festival and we are really pleased to be recognised for this. To be nominated for the festival is great, but to be recognised for our overall contribution to Agility as well just highlights how far the Kennel Club has come in promoting this sport."

The winners will be announced at the Anniversary Gala and Awards Ceremony which takes place on 16th February at the Stoneleigh Exhibition and Conference Centre, Warwickshire. To find out more about getting into Agility have a look at the Activities & Events section of the Kennel Club website, www.thekennelclub.org.uk.

Article courtesy of the Kennel Club.