Medina Swarm's News from the Hive
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Grab your coffee—welcome to the November edition of News from the Hive! 🐝☕
Inside, we’re celebrating our handlers and pups laying down massive Qs on the turf, laying out the plans for upcoming classes and workshops, and dropping the official 2027 Trial Calendar so you can map out your season before gates fill up. Dive in and help us celebrate another month of clean runs and
teamwork at both ends of the leash! 🐾⚡
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From Christine N.'s Crew, five of her pups stepped into the AKC Rally ring at Medina Kennel Club and took home plenty of bling!
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Belle: Qualified to officially finish her Rally Intermediate (RI) Title!
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Barney: Nailed his signs to bring home his Rally Excellent (RE) Title!
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Cannon Ball: Double-Q’d to capture his first 2 Advanced Legs!
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Selkie: Laid down a clean run for her 1st Advanced Leg!
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Tiki: Stepped up into Excellent to secure her 1st Excellent Leg!
Huge congratulations to this powerhouse crew! |
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Scent Sport Standout: Brock & Elizabeth P.!
Talk about a nose that knows! Huge congratulations to Brock and Elizabeth P. on laying down a flawless Perfect Day at our October CPE CSS trial, sweeping every search clean! They kept that dialed-in teamwork rolling right into Delevan, NY, conquering tough hides in the NACSW ring to lock in their NW3-I (Interior) title. Phenomenal handling, rock-solid trust at the end of the leash, and serious nosework glory—way to go, team! |
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One of our favorite black-and-white speed demons, Raiden, has been absolutely torching both the track and the turf! Raiden recently secured his DCAT and is officially ranked the #89 All American Dog in the entire nation in AKC FastCAT! 🏎️💨
Straight-line speed is electric, but Raiden and his partner Carey K. have the obstacle focus and handling chops to match. This powerhouse team just conquered CPE Agility Standard Level 3! 🐝 Huge congratulations to Carey and Raiden—keep setting the turf on fire! 🏆✨
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Talk about living up to a registered name! 💨🐾
Our very own Barny and his incredible partner Pam E. have taken pure speed to the national stage. Barny received an official invitation to the 2026 AKC FastCAT Invitationals—an elite honor reserved exclusively for the top 5 fastest dogs of each breed in the entire country!
As if being one of the fastest Gordon Setters in the nation wasn't enough, this powerhouse team also crossed the finish line on their FCAT 3, proving that consistency and drive go hand-in-hand.
Add that to an already legendary resume of conformation, rally, agility, trick, and fitness titles, and his official name on paper is now a magnificent work of art:
Ch Andelle Born To Run RI FCAT3 ACT2J CGC STR TKA VHMA VSWI FITB
From burning up the track to nailing lines on the turf, we could not be prouder to have Pam and Barny representing the Medina Swarm community. Awesome job! |
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Huge congratulations to Junior Handler Z and Honey for crushing it at the October CPE Canine Scent Sport trial and securing their Level 1 Element Title! Scent work is pure trust at the end of the leash, and Z read Honey’s indications like a seasoned pro to bring home the orange ribbon glory. Way to showcase incredible teamwork—we can't wait to see you two hunt down more hides in Level 2! 🐝🐾🏆
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And, while we may not have the pictures, we're still very proud of these dogs and handlers and their new accomplishments!
Raven & Joy L. - CCSS Level 1
Domino & Alisha C. - CCSS Level 2
Rowan & Kaitlin K. - CCSS Level 2 Nolee & Melissa L. - CCSS Level C Extraordinaire Adie & Karen C. - CPE Agility Level 2 Splash & Jackie B. - CPE Agility Level 3 Hope & Peg A. - C-ATCH Gracie & Caroline F. - C-ATCH 19 & Perfect Day (Saturday 10/17)
Bruce & Vic B. - Perfect Day (Sunday 10/18)
Charlie & Barb T. - Snooker 51
🐝Congratulations to everyone! Keep up the great work!🐝 |
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URGENT! Trial Committee Members Needed
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We're locking down our 2027 Trial Calendar and need committee members across Agility, Speedway, and CSS (help with 1, 2, or all 3!).
- Setup & Teardown: Ring setup before and pack-up after.
- Swarm Ambassador: Trackside guide to keep things running smooth.
- Official Business: Attend committee meetings if issues pop up (rare!).
Requirements: Active CPE member, familiar with CPE rules, available for your signed-up days.
How to Volunteer: Reply directly to this email or contact Sharon Ziska with the dates and sports you can cover.
2027 Trial Calendar:
Speedway: Jan 16–17 | Feb 13–14 | Mar 6–7 | May 8–9 | Jun 5–6 | Aug 28–29 | Oct 2–3 | Nov 20–21
Scent Work (CSS): Jan 23–24 | Apr 3–4 | May 15–16 | Jun 12–13 | Jul 31–Aug 1 | Sep 11–12 | Oct 9–10 | Dec 11–12
Agility: Feb 20–21 | Apr 24–25 | Oct 23–24 | Dec 4–5 |
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Upcoming Classes & Workshops
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Save the Dates - 2027 Trials
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January 16-17, 2027 - CPE Speedway - Indoor Games
January 23-24, 2027 - CPE Canine Scent Sport
Judges: Edith Markoff, Elisa Jones
February 13-14, 2027 - CPE Speedway - Indoor Games
February 20-21, 2027 - CPE Agility
Judge: John Finley
March 6-7, 2027 - CPE Speedway - Indoor Games
April 3-4, 2027 - CPE Canine Scent Sport
Judges: Lynn Koepfer, Holly Nagel
April 24-25, 2027 - CPE Agility
Judge: Karen Hamilton
May 8-9, 2027 - CPE Speedway Indoor & Drag Race
May 15-16, 2027 - CPE Canine Scent Sport
Judges: Wendy Cridlebaugh & Ann Spurrier
June 5-6, 2027 - CPE Speedway Indoor & Drag Race
June 12-13, 2027 - CPE Canine Scent Sport
Judges: Laurin Dickson & TBD
July 31-August 1, 2027 - CPE Canine Scent Sport
Judges: Elisa Jones & Laurin Dickson
August 28-29, 2027 - CPE Speedway Indoor & Drag Race
September 11-12, 2027 - CPE Canine Scent Sport
Judges: Lynn Koepfer & Ann Spurrier
October 2-3, 2027 - CPE Speedway Indoor & Drag Race
October 9-10, 2027 - CPE Canine Scent Sport
Judges: TBD
October 23-24, 2027 - CPE Agility
Judge: Jim Murrin
November 20-21, 2027 - CPE Speedway Indoor Games
December 4-5, 2027 - CPE Agility
Judge: Lynn Steward
December 11-12, 2027 - CPE Canine Scent Sport
Judges: Ann Spurrier & Cherie Bluhm |
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1st Annual Triwizard Tournament
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A massive thank you to everyone who stepped onto the turf and brought the magic to our 1st Annual Triwizard Tournament! 🏆⚡ We had an absolute blast watching every team lay down great runs.
We know everyone is eager to see the final tournament standings, but we ask for your patience and understanding right now. Sharon’s mom has been very ill, so trial math has taken a necessary backseat to family. We haven’t forgotten a single point or Q—the final scores are safe, and we will get the official results published just as soon as things settle.
Thank you all so much for the love, grace, and support for Sharon and her family right now! 💛🐾🐝 |
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Remembering Sky — Forever in Our Hearts 🌈🐾
Our Medina Swarm family sends our deepest love and sympathy to Shannon & Shawn Beavers on the heartbreaking loss of Sky.
There is something truly irreplaceable about the dog that starts your agility journey. Sky was absolute perfection—a steadfast guardian who always looked after her family, the spark that ignited their passion for the sport, and a fiercely loyal spirit who never missed a chance to keep the neighborhood in check and tell everyone off. She was everything a dog could be and more.
Fly fast, run wild and free across the Rainbow Bridge, sweet Bird. You left pawprints on our turf and memories that will never fade. 💛✨ |
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We hope you've enjoyed this issue of Medina Swarm's News from the Hive! If you'd like to make a submission towards next month's edition, you can send it here! See you at the Swarm! |
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Medina Swarm Agility & Dog Training
257 Main St., Wadsworth, OH 44281
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