USPCA National Detector Dog Trial 

Evansville Police Department in Evansville, Indiana is the proud host of the 2023 USPCA National Detector Dog Certification 

Dates:    May 7th (presniff's on May 6th) through the 10th,  2023 

** please note:  As long as you certified in 2022 in Detection,  you and your k9 will be eligible for this trial.   The requirements were waived because of the combined trials last year.  

Trial Registration form and payment:    CLICK HERE TO REGISTER   

 Registration fee is $150.   Please pre-purchase tickets for awards banquet:  $25 per person.  

Tentative Schedule:   REMEMBER IF YOU ARE A JUDGE,  YOU MUST ATTEND THE JUDGES MEETING.  IF YOU ARE A COMPETITOR,  YOU MUST ATTEND THE COMPETITORS MEETING. 

Saturday, May 6^th

1500-2000       Early Registration (DoubleTree Lobby/Pre-function Area)

1500-2000       Pre-Sniff/Scent Exposure (Location TBD)

Sunday, May 7^th

0900                Executive Board Meeting (DoubleTree Crescent Room)

0900-1400       Pre-Sniff/Scent Exposure (Location TBD)

1000-1600       Registration (DoubleTree Lobby/Pre-function Area)

1400                Judges Meeting (DoubleTree Crescent Room)

1600                General Membership Meeting / COMPETITOR MEETING TO FOLLOW

(Double Tree Ballroom)

(ALL COMPETITORS MUST BE AT COMPETIOR MEETING TO RECEIVE COMPETITOR BIB)

1730-2300       Hospitality (Meal at 1830) (DoubleTree Ballroom)

Monday, May 8^th

0800                Narcotics Detection (Rooms and Cars) (Location TBD)

0800                Explosive Detection (ORT and Packages) (Location TBD)

0830                Scorekeepers (Double Tree Crescent Room)

1600-2300       Hospitality (Meal at 1800) (DoubleTree Ballroom)

2000-Close      Unofficial After Party at Tiki on Main (524 Main St)

Tuesday, May 9^th

0600                Morning 5K Run, led by EPD Bicycle Officers for anyone who would like to run

0800                Explosive Detection (Rooms and Cars) (Location TBD)

0800                Accelerant/Cadaver/Game Testing (Location TBD)

0830                Scorekeepers (DoubleTree Crescent Room)

1900-2200       Hospitality @ Bosse Field (Live band/Corn Hole/Games)

2000-Close      Unofficial After Party at Tiki on Main (524 Main St)

Wednesday, May 10^th

0800                Finish Accelerant/Cadaver/Game Testing (Location TBD)

0830                Scorekeepers (DoubleTree Crescent Room)

1800                Awards Banquet (DoubleTree Ballroom)

 Hotel is the Doubletree by Hilton   BOOKING INFO HERE         Booking code to use:  USPCA Conference 

 Registration deadline is April 21, 2023.   Hotel rates include daily breakfast and parking.  

 CLOSEST AIRPORTS: 

Evansville Regional Airport (EVV)    7-9 miles from airport to hotel 

Louisville International Airport (SDF)    127  miles from airport to hotel 

 For assistance by phone,  Contact Doug Bueltel at 812-205-6111 or Cory Offerman  812-760-8994