NACSW™ K9 Nose Work Trials

This confirms receipt of your payment to Happy Dog Concepts for entry into the NACSW trial in Sauget, IL.   Please contact us at happydogstl@mindspring.com as soon as possible if you need to cancel for any reason.  A week or two before, we will be forwarding additional information to you about the trial day schedule. Please check your email for updates before trial day.

The following cancellation policy applies:

●  For cancellation of entries on or before 11am November 20, 2026 – Full refund minus $25 processing fee.

●  For cancellation of entries between 11:01am November 20, 2026 and before 11am November 27, 2026– Full refund minus $25 processing fee if the host fills your space. No refund will be issued if the host doesn’t fill your space. If the space is filled with a discounted or free entry, you will receive a refund dependent on the income from the replacement entry.

●  For cancellation of entries after 11:01am November 27, 2026 – 50% of the trial entry fee minus $25 processing fee will be refunded if the host fills your space. No refund will be issued if the host doesn’t fill your space. If the space is filled with a discounted or free entry, you will receive a refund dependent on the income from the replacement entry.

If you earn the title for the level you are entering after the refund period has ended then you must contact the trial host at: happydogstl@mindspring.com within 48 hours of earning your title and at least 72 hours before the trial you are registered for to let them know you are no longer eligible. If you contact the host within 48 hours of titling and at least 72 hours before their trial and (1) they are unable to fill your space then you won't be given a refund but will be allowed to keep your space in the trial and run your dog FEO or (2) they are able to fill your space then a refund will be issued minus the processing fee listed in the cancellation policy. If you fail to contact the host within 48 hours of earning your title and at least 72 hours before the trial you are registered for then you will forfeit your space, you will not be allowed to run as FEO, and no refund will be issued.

All cancellations must be emailed to: happydogstl@mindspring.com.

For cancellations that meet the above guidelines, refunds will be issued within 30 days of the request and no later than 14 days after the trial date.

Entry fees shall not be refunded if a dog or handler is absent, disqualified, or excused by the NACSW official or judge.

This cancellation and refund policy applies to competitors that must withdraw for any reason including but not limited to injury, illness, emergency, and personal or work-related reasons.

No part of the fee will be refunded if the trial cannot take place or be completed by reason of fire, civil disturbances, an Act of God, public emergency, or any other cause beyond the control of the trial organizers.