Annual Meeting, Picnic and Awards
2022-08-06 12:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago) | Seager Park, 1163 Plank Road, Naperville, IL, 60563
Annual Meeting Flyer
https://grcillinois.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/GRCI-2022-Picnic-1-1.pdf

GRCI Health Clinic
2022-09-11 09:00 - 17:00 | Skycrest Animal Clinic, 5301 Rt 83, Long Grove, IL, 60047, United States
https://grcillinois.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/2022-HEALTH-CLINIC.pdf

Certificate of Conformation Assessment (CCA)
2022-11-05 08:00 - 17:00 | Northwest Obedience Club, 110 W Woodstock Street, Crystal Lake, IL, 60014
2022 CCA Premium

June 2023 General Membership Meeting
2023-06-10 10:00 - 13:00 | Foster’s Training Center, 1080 W White Rd, Antioch, 60002, United States
June’s general membership meeting will be held on SATURDAY JUNE 10th at Foster’s Training, in Antioch IL.
This meeting will include and intro to Field presentation (IN PERSON). The meeting will be conducted via zoom.

Obedience & Rally Trial 6.17.23
2023-06-17 08:00 - 17:00 | WAG, 2807 US-12,, Spring Grove, IL, 60081
GRCI Obedience & Rally Trial
Location: Spring Grove, IL (WAG)
Date: Saturday, June 17th
2 obedience & 2 rally trials
2023 GRCI-NSDTC Premium 2 per page Revised 3-27-2023
*Please note, when printing premium choose double sided printing on printer settings, followed by “short edge” for 3pg printing in correct order.
Volunteer Sign Up:
https://www.wejoinin.com/sheets/loymi

GRCI 4th Annual Sporting Dog Agility Classic
2023-06-23 08:00 - 2023-06-25 16:00 | Canine Sports Zone, 3036 Laura Lane, Middleton, WI, 53562, United States
Join us this summer for GRCI’s 4th annual Sporting Dog Agility Classic in conjunction with Charge Against Cancer (CAC).
June 23-25, 2023, Entries open May 1, 2023 (5/1/23)

“Proceeds from the GRCI Sporting Dog Agility Classic will be donated to Charge Against Cancer, a canine cancer research fund at the University of WI School of Veterinary Medicine.”

Premium link: https://www.agilgold.com/downloads/GRCI%20Premium%206_23.pdf (and found at bottom of page)

July Agility Trial
2023-07-29 08:00 - 2023-07-30 17:00 | McCook, 4750 Vernon St, McCook, IL, 60525
Judges: Carolynne Rose, Suzi Schmitz
Questions reach out to Kim Mroczenski

Premium available at https://rdolson.org/premiums/
Worker Sign Up: Coming soon

2023 Awards/ General Meeting
2023-08-20 11:00 - 15:00 | Villa Olivia, 1401 W Lake Street, Bartlett, 60103, United States
GRCI’s Awards and August General Membership Meeting will be held on Sunday, August 20
This will be a brunch setting, from 11am to 3pm at Villa Olivia.
Come out to meet and socialize with members, and have a good time!
Forms and payment need to be sent in by July 31st.
Dress code: casual
(No dogs at venue)

GRCI 2023 Awards Brunch Form

Beginner Field Seminar
2024-04-27 08:30 - 2024-04-28 17:00 | Feather Prairie Farm, 2335 E 3200 N Rd, Dwight, 60420, United States
Lets get ready for Spring and field!
GRCI is pleased to host a 2 day beginning field seminar with Jim Wagner the last week in April. The event will be held in the Dwight IL area and is open to everyone. There is 1 working spot as of 2/22/24, and a number of audit spots as well. This is a great seminar to audit to become familiar with the Bill Hillman approach to field work!
There are 2 documents needed to register for this seminar:
1. Regristration Form
2. Questionnaire that Jim would like participants to send in so that he can tailor the seminar to your needs.

Cost
Member working spot: $250 Audit: $75
Non Member working spot: $300 Audit: $125

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Liza at: lsroper84@gmail.com.

Canine Massage Seminar-Presented by Kristina Dodge
2024-04-29 - 2024-05-13 | IL
GRCI is pleased to host a Canine Massage Seminar with Kristina Dodge!
Kristina’s passion and desire for helping canines has shown through her dedication to them since 1997. Over the course of her 23 years in the dog grooming profession (now retired), she researched other ways she could help dogs feel and move better. Oftentimes, when pet parents would drop off their dog for a day at the ‘spa,’ pet owners would mention that the dog has arthritic legs, an old back injury or hip dysplasia. Kristina recognized that relieving sore pets was where her future lay.
As proactive pet owners, we like to keep our companions moving safely as they do the things they enjoy throughout life! In an effort to support our members, we’ve teamed up with Board Certified Canine Massage Therapist Kristina Dodge, to present Pet Massage for Injury Prevention online class. In the comfort of your own home, you will learn:
– Exactly where trouble spots hide throughout your dog’s muscles
– Specific techniques used to keep joints safe and healthy
– What to work on in the event of an injury or chronic condition
– Lifelong access to 3 separate trainings: Upper Body focus, Lower Body focus, Whole Body massage
– 30 days of private group support directly from the instructor
Kristina has been performing this work alongside veterinarians for 13 years and has seen great success and relief come from it.

Registration NOW OPEN through Thursday 4/25
Registration Link**: https://kristina-dodge.mykajabi.com/offers/zkrmF7AL
Price: $117

Reminders:
-The first video will release in the group on Monday April 29th
**-It is very important that you make sure to click subscribe and complete the sign in as prompted at the time of signing up so that you can receive the automated email that holds the private link invite to the FB group. It will also send you all 3 recordings to have forever at the 30 day mark.

2024 Obedience/Rally Trial
2024-06-15 08:00 - 16:00 | WAG, 2807 US-12,, Spring Grove, IL, 60081
2024 June Obedience and Rally Trial
Location: WAG (Spring Grove IL)
Date: Saturday, June 15th 2024
2 Obedience & 2 Rally Trials!
Please consider volunteering at this event! Food will be provided to workers, sign up link below:
Volunteer sign up
2024 Obedience/Rally Trial Premium

GRCI 5th Annual Sporting Dog Classic
2024-06-21 08:00 - 2024-06-23 17:00 | Roma Sports Club, 9115 Roma Ct, Frankfort, IL, 60432
Join us this summer for GRCI’s 5th annual Sporting Dog Agility Classic in conjunction with Charge Against Cancer (CAC).
June 21-23, 2024, NEW LOCATION!
Entries open Monday, April 22, 2024 (4/22/24) at 8am

New this year: Open to ALL BREEDS*,
*”other BREED entires will be entered into the trial starting on Monday, May 13, 2024 at 8am at the trial secretary’s address. Entires received on or after the open day of 4/22 will be numbered, wait-listed, and entered in order of receipt.”

“Proceeds from the GRCI Sporting Dog Agility Classic will be donated to Charge Against Cancer, a canine cancer research fund at the University of WI School of Veterinary Medicine.”

GRCI Premium 6/21-6/23/24
GRCI Sporting Dog Agility Classic Merchandise
NEW: CAC bling 2024

June 2024 Obedience Seminar-Maureen Schulz
2024-06-22 08:00 - 17:00 | Foster’s Training Center, 1080 W White Rd, Antioch, 60002, United States
Golden Retriever Club of Illinois Presents:
Maureen Schulz
Problem Solving Your Obedience Dog

Maureen Schultz is a second generation dog trainer, who has experience with a number of breeds and venues. While obedience work is Maureen’s “first love”, she has also been successful in agility, rally, and nosework. Maureen has earned numerous OTCH as well as RACH titles on her own dogs as well as coached a number of students in achieving these titles on their own dogs. Maureen is a gifted instructor who brings her love of the sport, dogs, learning, and vast experience to each training session she conducts. This seminar is designed for you if you have any interest in the sport of obedience, have any thoughts that obedience is “boring”, or simply want to gain a better relationship with your canine partner in a fun, energetic, engaging manner. Maureen will be focusing on addressing each of the working team’s “problem areas”. and developing a plan to assist in addressing these in their personal training.
The Problem Solving Your Obedience Dog seminar is a chance for all levels of dogs and handlers to bring challenges they are having in their training and to get help with techniques to work through these challenges. Please come with something specific you would like help with. Teams will have several times in the ring individually to work on their specific issue(s). In order to provide individualized attention to each working spot participant, working spots are limited to 10 for this seminar. Auditing spots will be limited to 10 as well. Please bring a crate for your dog, chair, pen/pencil,paper, and a variety of high value treats/toys.

Fees:
GRCI Members: Working: $170.00 Audit: $80.00
Non Members: Working: $200.00 Audit: $100.00

All participants complete the attached Registration and waiver form.
Contact: Liza Simon Roper at Lsroper84@gmail.com with any questions

2024 July Agility Trial
2024-07-27 08:00 - 2024-07-28 17:00 | McCook, 4750 Vernon St, McCook, IL, 60525
Premium: TBD

WC/WCX
2024-08-11 09:00 - 17:00 | Bong Recreational Area, Hwy 142 & 75, Kansasville, WI
Join GRCI at our Fall WC/WCX event on Sunday August 11th, 2024.

WC $ 65
WCX $70
+$10 for same day entry

Premium listed below:
GRCI 2024 WC WCX PREMIUM

2024 GRCI Annual Brunch
2024-08-18 11:00 - 15:00 | Villa Olivia, 1401 W Lake Street, Bartlett, 60103, United States
GRCI 2024 Annual Brunch RSVP Form

GRCI Field Training Day
2024-09-07 09:00 - 17:00 | Bong Recreational Area, Hwy 142 & 75, Kansasville, WI
Hello GRCI members!

Our training day at Bong is scheduled for September 7th, starting at 9am. We will be meeting at the Bowl, and will be doing land work in the bowl or the field across from the bowl,weather and concept dependent, and a set up on water in the gravel pond. At this time the grounds are in great shape with nice cover and lovely water so I hope you all come!

Please respond to the following and return to Liza Simon Roper at your earliest convenience so we can continue planning!

Name of Dog:
Age/level that you are currently training at (its ok if you are a beginner!)
What would you like to work on at the training day? Just a general idea is fine, ie retrieves, blind work, obedience, line manners etc. If you are not sure, just say that
What other field training have you done or been exposed to?
Are you planning to stay for the day?
Would you be able to bring a dish to pass for the picnic?
If you have any concerns, limits, please let me know!

thank you all, look forward to seeing you in September!

Liza

2024 November Conformation Specialties
2024-11-22 08:00 - 2024-11-24 17:00 | Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center, 1551 Thoreau Dr, Schaumburg, IL, 60173
Superintendant: MB-F
Friday Concurrent Specialty Judge: Ms. Nancy Talbott
Friday Sweepstakes Judge: Mr. Erik Strickland
Saturday Designated Specialty Judge: TBD
Sunday Designated Specialty Judge: Mrs. Donna Ernst

2024 GRCI Holiday Party
2024-12-08 12:30 - 16:00 | Northwest Obedience Club, 110 W Woodstock Street, Crystal Lake, IL, 60014
Our annual holiday party will be on Sunday, December 8th at Northwest Obedience Club in Crystal Lake, IL!
Join us for our general membership meeting, games, food and a good time. We are excited to have our party at a new venue and look forward to seeing many of our members and their 4 legged companions!
Photo backdrop will be available for use!

2024 GRCI Holiday Party

January 2025 Conformation Specialties
2025-01-03 08:00 - 2025-01-05 16:00 | Tinley Park Convention Center, 18451 Convention Center Dr, Tinley Park
GRCI will have 2 concurrent & 2 designated specialties on 1/3-1/5/2025!
Superintendent: MB-F
Premium: coming soon!
Friday Concurrent Breed Judge: Ms. Julie MacKinnon
Friday Sweepstakes: Mr. Stan Matsumoto
Sunday Concurrent Breed Judge: Ms. Ellen Hardin
Sunday Sweepstakes: Ms. Chris Crone
Location: Tinley Park Convention Center

Charge Against Cancer Agility Trial
2025-06-20 08:00 - 2025-06-22 17:00 | Roma Sports Club, 9115 Roma Ct, Frankfort, IL, 60432
Join us at the June CAC fund raising agility trial in Frankfort IL.
Premium:
http://www.agilgold.com/downloads/GRCI%20Premium%206_25.pdf

June Obedience & Rally Trial
2025-06-28 08:00 - 2025-06-29 17:00 | Cardunal Dog Obedience Training Club, 10783 Wolf Dr, Huntley, IL, 60142
Join us this summer for our 2 day Obedience & Rally Trial!
When: June 28 & 29
Where: Cardunal Dog Obedience Training Club (Huntley IL)
Judges:
Obedience: Ron & Lucinda Seeley
Rally: Loretta C. Lazzara
Premium:
2025 GRCI Premium List
Volunteer Sign Up:
https://www.wejoinin.com/sheets/danzw

July Agility Trial
2025-07-26 08:00 - 2025-07-27 17:00 | McCook, 4750 Vernon St, McCook, IL, 60525
July Agility Trial:
7/26 & 7/27
JUDGES AND ASSIGNMENTS
Dr. Roger O’Sullivan #104655
3785 Timberland Dr, Gahanna, OH 43230
Ross Johnson #104657
10614 S 600 W, Edinburgh, IN 46124
Saturday – All JWW & FAST classes Saturday –All Std Classes
Sunday – All Std & T2B Classes Sunday – All JWW classes

Premium:
https://rdolson.org/premiums/prem-entry-grci-2025-07.pdf

WC/WCX 2025
2025-08-10 09:00 - 17:00 | Bong Recreational Area, Hwy 142 & 75, Kansasville, WI
Join us on August 10th at Bong Recreational Area for a WC/WCX!

Premium:
GRCI 2025 WC WCX PREMIUM

Annual Brunch Meeting
2025-08-17 11:00 - 15:00 | Villa Olivia, 1401 W Lake Street, Bartlett, 60103, United States
GRCI Members, Family & Friends Welcome!!

Members: $28
Non-Members: $33
Payment accepted: Cash, Zelle, Check
GRCI 2025 Awards Brunch RSVP Form

Fall Conformation Specialties
2025-09-05 08:00 - 2025-09-07 17:00 | Cantigny Park, 15151 Winfield Rd, Wheaton, IL
New Outdoor Venue!
2 Concurrent Specialties & 2 Designated Specialties, 7 opportunities to show! (Great American Dog Show)
Superintendent: MBF
Judges:
GRCI September Specialties
Friday 9/5

All Breed: Mrs Ruth Kirby
Concurrent: Ms Barbara C. Scherer
Sweepstakes: Mr Tanner Congleton

Saturday 9/6

Designated: Mrs Lorraine W. Bisso
Sporting Dog Club: Mr Daniel J. Smythe, Esq
S.D.C. Sweeps: Miss Sarah Congleton

Sunday 9/7

Designated: Mr Gerardo Bernard
Concurrent: Ms Pat Vanden Heuvel
Sweepstakes: Miss Sarah Congleton
Sporting Dog Club: Mrs Debra L. Davis
S.D.C. Sweeps: Ms Barbara Madrigano

Premium

Golden Retriever Structure Seminar
2025-11-15 14:00 - 16:00 | Foster’s Training Center, 1080 W White Rd, Antioch, 60002, United States
Join us for a Golden Retriever Structure seminar, presented by Ellen Hardin on Saturday November 15, 2025 at Foster’s Training Center in Antioch, IL
This seminar is open to members and non-members! Please rsvp by 11/12 to presidentgrci@gmail.com
Light snacks will be provided. Bring your own chair and drink.
Please do not bring your dogs.
A 50/50 raffle and dog treat basket raffle will be done at the end of the seminar 🙂
GR Structure Seminar Flyer

CCA
2025-11-16 08:00 - 16:00 | Northwest Obedience Club, 110 W Woodstock Street, Crystal Lake, IL, 60014
Certificate of Conformation Assessment Event
Sunday November 16, 2025
Crystal Lake, IL
Cost $90
Dogs must be 18 months and a day old at the time of the event.
GRCI CCA Premium

January Conformation Specialties
2026-01-02 08:00 - 2026-01-04 17:00 | Tinley Park Convention Center, 18451 Convention Center Dr, Tinley Park
Join us at Tinley Park for our Winter Specialties!

Friday 1/2/26
Wheaton KC: Vicki Seiler Cushman
SDC: Desmond J Murphy
GRCI: Ann Greenbank
GRCI Sweepstakes: Kelton Hatton
Saturday 1/3/26
IKC: Linda Hurlebaus
SDC: Angela Picket
Sunday 1/4/26
GRCI: Neil McDevitt
GRCI Sweepstakes: Judy Vandersteen
NEKC: Linda Clark

Superintendent: BaRay
https://barayevents.com/show-info

February Agility
2026-02-06 08:00 - 2026-02-08 17:00 | Rush N Around, 27432 US-45, Manhatten, IL, 60442
https://rdolson.org/premiums/prem-entry-grci-2026-02.pdf
