The Sierra K-9 Trial is a law enforcement canine and handler competition hosted by the Tulare County Sheriff's and Visalia Police Department K-9 Units. Portions of this competition are open to the public to watch as each handler demonstrates their K-9 partner's agility, obedience and training.

The competition takes place this year on March 16th and 17th. Officers from around the state come to compete and receive their awards at the annual awards banquet and dance.

Sheriff and Police Explorers and Volunteers in Patrol are also a large part of the event as they provide food and merchandise booths, parking and assistance with the set up and breakdown for the event. Money raised from the food and merchandise booths help support the explorer programs.

The 2012 Sierra K-9 Trial is scheduled for Friday, March 16th and Saturday, March 17th, 2010 at the Plaza Park Raceway in Visalia, CA. The day for public viewing is on Saturday, March 17th. Admission is free.

The Sierra K-9 Association of Tulare County is a non-profit group that helps raise the money needed to host the event. Currently they are soliciting donations to help purchase trophies, supplies and banquet facilities. If you would like to help or learn more about the Sierra K-9 Trial, please contact:

Sgt. Manuel Cavazos
Tulare County Sheriff's Department
Office (559) 685-2666

Sgt. James Andrews
Visalia Police Department
Office (559) 719-4090

To enter the competition, you may download the attached forms and mail, fax or email them to:

Sierra K-9 Association
c/o Visalia Police Officers Association (VPOA)
303 South Johnson Street
Visalia, CA 93291

Fax: (559) 713-4857 Attention Sgt. James Andrews

Email:

ENTRY FORMS

Entry Form (Word Format)

Entry Form (PDF Format)