2026 Ring Steward Application

Thursday, May 21, 2026 through Monday, May 25, 2026

 

Chief Ring Steward Contact Information:

SAM BOYDSTON

Email: SamMBoydJR@gmail.com

Phone: (509) 599-7934

$50.00 per FULL day 

$25.00 per HALF day

$230 for all 4 FULL days**

 

*Only non-members will receive compensation

** Must ring steward for all 4 days for the entire day to be eligible

 

If you are an AKC-certified ring steward, the stewarding rate for all 4 FULL days is $250.

To be listed as an “AKC Certified Ring Steward,” one would be required to do the following:

1. Complete the Free Canine College Course – “Stewarding 101”
2. Complete at least three (3) stewarding assignments after the completion of the above course (no less than two as a solo steward)
   1. Each stewarding assignment must be at least three (3) hours in length (approximately 75 entries). At the completion of each stewarding assignment, please have the Chief Steward or Show Chair sign, certifying that the individual has ring stewarded for their show.
3. Must be in good standing with the AKC
4. Submit completed application to the AKC

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