Association of Island Obedience Clubs
The Association of Island Obedience Clubs is currently comprised of twelve dog training clubs from Victoria to Campbell River. Member Clubs hold obedience trials for both purebred and mixed breed dogs to encourage and give equal opportunity for club members to participate in and receive obedience titles at a local level. We,on the Island,are unique in having such an Association which has been operating since 1960. Anyone wishing to participate in A.I.O.C. events must be a member in good standing of a member club.
The Association was set up to foster co-operation between dog obedience training clubs on Vancouver Island and act as a clearing house for dates of proposed trials and tracking tests. A.I.O.C. governs itself as closely as possible by the rules and regulations of the Canadian Kennel Club (CKC). Meetings for all member clubs are held in March and October each year.
A number of club trials are scheduled throughout the year. Nanaimo Kennel Club (NKC) members participate in many of the trials offered and their results are recorded for annual awards.
The Team Challenge Cup (interclub competition) is held in March with clubs from the Island competing for top scores in three team events encompassing Novice,Open and Utility obedience exercises.
NKC awards two trophies each year for Club Members participating in A.I.O.C. trials. Scores are tallied from January to December. The Jalna Trophy (highest aggregate score making one title in A.I.O.C. trials) and the Stan Dyde Trophy (highest score in an A.I.O.C. trial from the ‘A’class).
A.I.O.C. awards The Hudson Memorial Trophy to the person handling a dog achieving the highest aggregate score having completed any one degree during the competition year.
For upcoming A.I.O.C. trials please see the AIOC trial list for all of 2011
For details on A.I.O.C. club trials check out the host club’s website or contact NKC A.I.O.C. representative,Margo Banks at margobanks@shaw.ca .