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To find out what's happened in the past week on Agilitynet, look on the list below. Then simply click on a link and off you go. Items are arranged in chronological order by colour with the latest at the top of the page. We update the website with your news and information most days. Here's the past week, more or less, at a glance. Okay, off you go or, as we say in agility, in your own time...

• Sadly competitor and KC judge Colion Hynes passed away on 15th February.

• Kathleen Mackey is a qualified KC and A4A judge. (Wales)

• Kate Bell qualified as a KC judge in 2023 and has continued to seek CPD opportunities. (Herts)

• New show date: BSD (2 x May)

• New show schedules: Agility Vision (2 x May), Monster Hoopers (May) and PointZero (April)

• There will be a measuring session in Worcestershire in March.

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• Antinol® has become an Official Sponsor of Crufts 2026 and sponsor of Agility and Flyball in the Main Ring.

• If you ever had an photo taken at an agility show between 2000 and 2014, there is a very good chance it was taken by BIll Jackson of Starshotz Studio FX.

• Nic Jones is hosting an accredited agility judges seminar at a new venue this May. (Scunthorpe)

• A4A have announced a new sponsor for their Masters Series. Welcome Fettle, makers of natural, whole food supplements. Heats to follow.

• New schedules: Agility Vision (May), Barnstaple (May), Bounce & Squeak (May), Dog Sports Derby (2 x April), Glandore (March), Kelluki (April) and Ribble (April)

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• Wye Valley has decided to run an extra day at their May show.

• New show dates: Bernese Mountain Dogs (May), Brecon (August) Heart of the Brecon Beacons (August), Half Moon (October, November, January 2027 and March) and Nexus (December 2026

• New schedules and information sheets: Carn Brea (April), Dig It Just Eat shows (   ), Excel - Hoopers March), High Peak (May), Lailo (May), Nutter Dogs (April), Pawformance (May), Roseland (May)  and Whitstable Group - Paws in the Park (May)

• Barnard Castle will be using Agility Plaza this year for their show processing.

• There will be measuring on the Friday before the High Peak show in May.

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• RIP Dagmar Edwards who had been unwell for a number of years, suffering from Alzheimer’s, a cruel end for someone who devoted their life to helping others with their mental wellbeing.

• With recent and forecast weather, the Castlereagh Steeplechase Fundraiser on 14th February has been cancelled. They will try again 28th February.

•  New schedules: Agility Nuts (May, June and July), Cornwall (July) and Hemps Green (July)

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• Following some feedback raised, the Royal Kennel Club has issued a statement to provide clarity on judging and the course Time Matrix.

• J9, Packington ADC and The Scottish KC have updated their listing on the Clubs & Show Organisers page.

• The first of Agility Team GB International Qualifiers (IQ) is now live. (April)

• New show dates: Agility Nuts (May, June, July, September, November, January 2027 and February) and BTAC Hoopers (May)

• Jan Manners has just updated the details on her Judges A-List entry.

• Dynamic Dogs is no longer offering agility training nor doing shows.

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• The following training groups have updated their listings on the Clubs and Show Organisers page: Ayrshire DAC, Camddwr Canine Ltd, Clifton AC, Faldo Agility, HBK Agiity, K98 Brats, K9 Funzone, Lewes & District DTS, Rough & Smooth Collie Training Association, Scallywags and Souldern Agility.

• New schedules: BATS (May) and Pawsability (April)

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• Welcome to Brain McDougal from Scotland to the Judges A-List.

• Lots of nice new show schedules: Babel (March), Epynt (March), IMCA Try Outs (April), JDA (April), JS Agility (February), Phoenix - Wales (February). Platinum (April) and Valley Farm (May)

•  New show date: Godmanchester (June)

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• We welcome newly qualified judge Melanie Jane Hobbs to the A-List. (Beds)

• Amy Gandy is hosting an RKC Agiity Judges Practical Seminar in April (Warks)

• New schedules: Crooked Oak (April), Dash @ Dogs Day Out (May and Scunthorpe April), FAB (2 x May), Ins & Outs (2 x May) and Phase Purple KC (March)

• T & A has added two KC show dates to their 2026 shows.

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