JRTCA National Trial

The 2024 JRTCA National Trial will be held Oct 11-13 at the Washington County Agricultural Center near Hagerstown, Maryland. This marks the 42nd year of Nationals Trials.

Good luck to all exhibitors and terriers!

JRTCA National Trial

Washington County Agricultural CenterOctober 11, 12 and 13, 2024

Washington County Agricultural Center
Boonsboro, Maryland (near Hagerstown)

The 2024 National Trial will be held October 11-13 at the Washington County Agricultural Center near Hagerstown, Maryland. It is a very nice facility with several buildings and pavilions. The location is just seven miles off I-70 - it is near the intersection of I-70 and I-81, offering easy access from all directions.

Trial Flyer/Entry Forms

Important Notices

For the most up-to-date rules on each trial event, please refer to the JRTCA Sanctioned Trial Rule Book. In addition, please refer to the National Trial Flyer (see above) for specific questions and rules regarding the National Trial.

  • ONLINE ENTRIES ARE DUE NO LATER THAN SEPTEMBER 13. Mail in entries must be postmarked by SEPTEMBER 9.
  • The use of Colored Basket Muzzles is PROHIBITED AT THE NATIONAL TRIAL AND AT ALL SANCTIONED TRIALS.
  • The 2024 National Trial marks the 42nd year of Nationals Trials.
  • Terriers may not enter both the OPEN & WORKING sections or cross-enter within the OPEN section of the conformation division.
  • All National Trial exhibitors and owners MUST be current members of the JRTCA.
  • Note: Agility judge will give briefing and walk-through to OWNERS ONLY prior to each class. There will be NO practice runs.
  • Puppies are eligible to compete only if they have reached their four-month birthday; i.e., four months to the date of their birth, NOT 16 weeks.
  • Refunds for classes will be given only in cases of accident or illness to a terrier or owner, or for bitches in heat; situations must be documented in writing. Refunds provided by mail within 30 days following the trial.
  • No dogs other than Jack Russell Terriers will be permitted on the trial grounds for any reason.
  • Pups under the age of four months, and bitches in season, are not permitted on the trial grounds. Anyone violating trial rules will be excused from all classes and asked to leave the trial site; no refunds will be given. In addition, violations will be documented, and violators may be subject to additional penalties.
  • Anyone wishing to sell items at the National Trial must register as a vendor; contact the club office at 410-561-3655 for a vendor application or further information. Absolutely no merchandise of any type may be sold at the trial, either from the vendor area or exhibitor area, unless registered as a vendor.
  • Breakfast, lunch, and refreshments will be available throughout the trial.
  • No displaying of puppies for sale on site, including advertising signage of puppies for sale.
  • All events will close promptly at 3PM on Friday to make sure there is time for ribbons & awards before the dinner. Please be sure to complete your events as early as possible.

2024 National Trial Judges

Conformation Judges

  • Brent Hopkins, CO (Ring 1)
  • Colleen Reeder, AZ (Ring 2)

Go-to-Ground Judges

  • Chris Halbur
  • Stephanie Poppe
  • Alayna Baggenstoss
  • Doug Loranger

Judges for Other Divisions

  • Doug Loranger - Racing
  • Dayna Dreger - Obedience
  • Suzanne White - Rally-O
  • Steve Blair - Agility
  • Alayna Baggenstoss - Trailing & Locating

Map/Directions to the National Trial Site

The trial site is exit 29 off I-70 (you will see a sign for the Outlets); off ramp, turn left onto Rt 65 (Sharpsburg Pike) and go approximately 7 miles to the Washington County Ag Center on left. When you enter the site, bear left and go all the way back on that road - site is in the back. The Clarion Hotel is one exit south, exit #32B - it is about 3 miles off the interstate on the left, about 12 miles from the trial site.

Driving Directions