JAMIE GARDNER | 306-294-7604
BOARDING, GROOMING & TRAINING FACILITY
BORDER COLLIES
The Canadian Border Collie Association
CBCA Championship
The CBCA Championship is an annual, premier sheepdog trial competition sponsored by the Canadian Border Collie Asociation. It features top-level working Border Collies in 'Open' and 'Nursery' classes. It is considered one of the highest-level, most prestigious trials often acting as a qualifier for international competitions like the World Sheepdog Trials.
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PURPOSE: To showcase and test the working abilities of registered Border Collies, featuring a challenging "Double Lift" final.
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ELIGIBILITY: To be eligible to run in the Double Lift final, dogs must be registered with the CBCA and handlers must be members by June 1, 2026. Register here: https://www.canadianbordercollies.org/forms
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STRUCTURE: This event will include an Open class for experienced dogs and a Nursery class for dogs under 3 years old.
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LOCATION: : The 2026 Championships will be hosted at Sheep Creek Farms, located just outside of Shaunavon, SK
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS
TITLE SPONSORS
EVENT SPONSORS
Saskatchewan Stock Dog Association
West Bench Colony, Norm Klatt,
Darcy Turner, Beth O’Conner, Louanne Twa
QUILT SPONSORS:
Open Champion: Townview Farms Jaret & Ricki-Lee Girodat Open Reserve: Shaunavon and Cadillac's Ranch Rodeos
Nursery Champion: Rocking QT Denim Quilts Jeanne Halstead Nursery Reserve: Sheep Creek Farms- Harvey & Jamie Gardner
Sponsor a Dog & Handler
This is your opportunity to have a little fun and promote yourself or company all while helping to build the prize pot for competitors. All dog sponsorship money will be used for Double Lift Prizes.
COST: $150/dog
SPONSORSHIP INCLUDES
• Your Name listed next to your dog team in the printed program
• Your Name will be announced each time your team runs.
• An official 2026 CBCA Hat
• Free entry to the event.
• A photo with your dog team.
• The sponsor of the team who wins the double lift in both the
Open and Nursery Categories will win a cash prize. (Amount TBD based on number of sponsors.)
HOW TO SPONSOR A DOG:
1. Fill out the Form.
2. E-transfer $150 with 'CBCA Dog Sponsor' in the notes to: cbcachampionships2026@gmail.com
2026 CBCA CHAMPIONSHIPS
Meet the Judges, Setters, Volunteers and People Behind the Scenes
Sherry Smith, Ann Brown, Kylee Larsen, Amanda Labadie, Louanne Twa,
the CBCA Board, Chris Jobe, Peter Gonnet, Corry Perry
Dorset/Ile de France Cross Sheep supplied by Chris Kerwin
2026 CBCA CHAMPIONSHIPS
On-Site Vendors
YOUTH ENTREPRENEURS
Abby’s Snack Shack Lemonades: Serving up 32oz fresh squeezed lemonade with the option of adding different flavours to it. Will be taking debit/credit cards and cash.
The Dirty Dawgs Hot Dog Cart: The Wright Brothers will be serving up loaded hotdogs & nachos of all types! Water, snacks and Breakfast Sandwiches will also be available.
SHEEP CREEK FARMS
SITE MAP
THERE WILL BE FREE DRY CAMPING ON-SITE.
FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT LOCAL AMENITIES, CHECK OUT THE TOWN OF SHAUNAVON & THE TOWN OF EASTEND WEBSITES BY CLICKING ON THEIR LOGOS BELOW.
ONLINE REGISTRATION
FOR COMPETITORS
OPENING DATE: MAY 15, 2026
CLOSING DATE: JULY 15, 2026
1. Fill out the online form
2. Submit Payment
Canadians: e-transfer to 2026cbcachampionship@gmail.com
International: send payment via paypal to:
Questions? Contact Jamie:
306-294-7604 / jamie_florence@yahoo.com
DETAILS
AUGUST 15 - 19, 2026
Sanctioned SSDA, USBCHA, ASDA
To be eligible to run in the Double Lift final, dogs must be registered with the CBCA and handlers must be members by June 1, 2026.
Classes & Cost:
OPEN
$250/dog | 2 Open Runs
Gordon Watt Judging Open and Double Lift
The Top 5 dogs from each qualifying round, and the Top 5 accumulative dogs (15 dogs total) will go to the double lift finals on August 19th, 2026.
NURSERY:
$215/dog | 2 Nursery Runs
Ken Price Judging Nursery and
Nursery Finals
Top 2 dogs from each qualifying round, and the top 2 accumulative dogs (6 dogs total) will run in the Nursery Final
Nursery Final runs after the DL August 19th.
AWARDS
Awards will be handed out after the Nursery Finals for both the Double Lift, Open and Nursery Finals on August 19th.
CBCA Annual General Meeting
August 17, 2026
6:30pm at the Shaunavon Canalta
Supper Sponsored by Corry Perry
LIABILITY RELEASE
In consideration that my dog(s) and I will be participating in the above named competition, I understand that I am responsible for any and all costs incurred as a result of damages caused by myself, my family or my dog(s) to facilitate, animals or people. I hereby agree that in the event of personal injury or damages to my property or animals, I will not hold Jamie & Harvey Gardner owners of the livestock, sponsors, volunteers, or property owners responsible. I hereby release Sheep Creek Farms from all liability, the property owners, and the exhibitors from any costs incurred as a result of damage to me, my property, and or my dog(s). My payment and signature acknowledges that I have read this form and that I accept liability for any cost incurred as a result of damages caused by me and/or my dog(s) to the facilities, sheep, other livestock, dog(s) or persons. Replacement cost of stock is $450 per sheep and/or vet bills.
