Events

Here you can access forms needed for special events.
Forms will be posted as the event approaches.

Certificate of Conformation Assessment-CCA

The CCA provides the owner with a chance to demonstrate their dog’s qualities in a relaxed environment (dogs are expected to be casually groomed and handled). The owners receive both verbal and written feedback from the evaluator, and evaluations are confidential. The dog receives a numerical score based on the breed standard, and those that score above a 75 are granted the “Certificate of Conformation Assessment,” which can be put on the dog’s AKC record. The CCA is open to all Golden Retrievers 18 months or older (intact or spayed/neutered) who are AKC-registered or listed with the Purebred Alternative Listing.

NEXT CCA WILL BE HELD IN 2026.

Scent Work Seminar

GRCCNY is welcoming Ana Cilursu for a Scent Work Seminar at Cornell University in Ithaca, NY June 21-22,2025. Open to all breeds!
Outline of Topics:
Day 1 – Novice and Advanced
• Transitions Between Hides
• Introducing Elevation
Day 2 – Excellent & Master
• Transitions between Hides
• Are We Done Yet? Knowing When to Call Finish
• Close Proximity
• Convergence
• Inaccessible Hides
Please see the attached Flyer for more information and for the registration form.

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1okphnCGb_72n_5bD1nZRvCkvSdrF2KgL04lNnEmgIzY/edit?usp=sharing

WC/WCX at Echoewood
Info on 2025 Event Coming Soon

Held with permission of the Golden Retriever Club of America, under GRCA rules and regulations available on the GRCA website. All dogs entered must be at least six months of age, with individual AKC, ILP or Foreign registration numbers. By special arrangement with the Flat-Coated Retriever Society of America, these tests are open to Flat-Coated Retrievers.

Mallard ducks will be used for both the WC and WCX tests. A winger may be used for water marks.

No bitches in season on the test grounds! Entire entry fee will be refunded upon veterinary verification of a bitch in season or an injured or deceased dog.

Entry Fees, Limits, Closing:
WC -
Combined total entry limit of 30 dogs for both stakes. If limit is exceeded, preference will be given to Golden Retrievers.

Canadian exhibitors must pay with a bank draft in US funds. Personal checks marked “At Par” or US Funds” are not accepted by US banks.

Running order will be drawn at 6:00 PM – Mon. Sept. 9, 2024 at the home of the Test Secretary. After that date, entries will be accepted up to the day of the event at an additional $10 charge. Late entries will be placed at the end of the running order.  Running order will be sent to you if you enclose a stamped, addressed postcard OR include your Email address on your entry.

Box Lunch - $10 (Prepay with entry)

We will provide a box lunch for those who order with their entry and prepay $10 per lunch.  Test workers will receive lunch at no cost.

FUN DAY 2025

Info coming soon

Eye and Heart Clinic

Our annual eye clinic will be conducted by Dr. Thomas Kern, DVM (Diplomate, ACVO) of Cornell University, and we would like to welcome back Dr. N. Sydney Moise, DVM, MS (Diplomate) of Cornell University for our second annual heart clinic! We will also provide a microchip reader.

“Cleared” dogs will be eligible for CERF/OFA-ECR registration (but you MUST have your dog’s AKC registration number available to be recorded at the exam). We will do our best to schedule you according to your requested time, but please allow some flexibility, especially if you are bringing multiple dogs. Plan to arrive at least 20 minutes early to allow for the administration of eye drops. You will be notified ONLY in the event that we can’t accommodate your requested appointment time

Registration Form for 2025 coming soon

Title Applications and Award Nominations

Below is the application for Titles and Awards. Please complete and submit to GRCCNY.

Annual Holiday Banquet

To be announced