The Erie Kennel Club hosts its first-ever AKC Fast CAT competition this weekend, the Erie Sports Commission announced.
It will be hosted Sept. 18-19 at Harborcreek Community Park, 5850 Firman Rd.
Fast CAT, which stands for Coursing Ability Test, is a timed 100-yard dash where dogs run one at a time chasing a lure.
Participating dogs must be at least 12 months old, have an AKC number and be physically sound.
Each dog’s time to complete the 100 yard dash will be converted to miles per hour. The fastest dog in each height division will be announced at the end of the weekend’s events.
Check in begins at 8:45 a.m. Saturday and Sunday. Trials will run from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m.
The event is open to spectators at no cost. Non-competing dogs on a leash are also welcome.
Fun runs will also be offered both days and are open to any dog wishing to participate. This is a very beginner-friendly, no-pressure opportunity for dogs to try lure coursing. Fun runs start at noon each day for $10 per run. AKC registration is not required, and experienced staff will be available to assist.
Registration is open. Entry is $20 per event for pre-entry and $25 per event on event day. Registration forms for the AKC Fast CAT available here. Additional information is available on Facebook here.