History and Purpose
The Sporting Dog Association of Arizona (SDAA), formed in March of 2007, was sanctioned by the American Kennel Club in August of 2009 to hold its first point show. Prior to being approved by AKC, SDAA held several fun and AOA matches, participated in a “Meet the Breeds” event, and steadily increased in size to over 40 members, becoming the fastest growing dog club in Maricopa County.
The Sporting Dog Association of Arizona, a not for profit corporation, is dedicated to furthering the advancement of all purebred sporting breeds by conducting licensed and sanctioned dog shows, performance events, matches and other sporting dog events under the rules and regulations of the American Kennel Club, and to educating judges, fanciers, and the general public about purebred sporting dogs .
We had our first match in Sept 2007 with an entry of over thirty. We participated in the Superstition/Scottsdale “Super Match” and had seven tents used for meeting the breeds! A very good turnout. Two hundred sixty two dogs competed in our third annual Sporting Group Show, held in conjunction with the Heart of the Desert Classic Shows February 2012.
We have members that are interested in Field, Obedience, Agility and Conformation.
We would like to keep all interests represented and growing. Mentors for specific sporting dog breeds are listed in The Breeds section of our website.
Officers and Directors
| President | Bob Robinson |
| Vice President | Gary Andersen |
| Treasurer | Rita Mather |
| Secretary | Christine Gourley |
| Director | Lanore Matter |
| Director | Kelly Smith |
| Director | Valana Wells |
Membership
Regular memberships shall be open to all persons 18 years of age or older who are in good standing with the American Kennel Club and who subscribe to the objectives of the Club. Regular members shall have the right to vote and hold office. Junior memberships shall be open to all persons 10 through 17 years of age who otherwise meet the above requirements. A Junior member shall not have the right to vote or hold office. Junior members may automatically convert to regular or associate membership upon reaching their 18th birthday. All Junior members will be eligible for all special awards given by the Club and are welcome to participate in all Club activities and as spectators at all general membership meetings with a voice but no vote.
Constitution & ByLaws
CONSTITUTION
Article I
Name and Objectives
SECTION 1. The name of the club shall be the Sporting Dog Association of Arizona, Inc.
SECTION 2. The object of the Club shall be:
(a) To further the advancement of all Sporting breeds.
(b) To do all in its power to protect and advance the interest of purebred sporting dog AKC events and to encourage sportsmanlike competition at such events.
(c) To conduct licensed and sanctioned dog shows, performance events, matches and purebred sporting dog events under the rules and regulations of the American Kennel Club.
(d) To educate judges, fanciers, and the general public about purebred sporting dogs.
SECTION 3. The Club is organized and will be operated exclusively for pleasure, recreation and other non-profit purposes, and will not engage in any activity not permitted to be carried on by an organization exempt under Section 501(c)(7) of the Internal Revenue Code and its Regulations as they are now or hereafter exist. No part of any profits or remainder or residue from dues or donations to the Club shall inure to the benefit of any member or individual.
SECTION 4. The members of the Club shall adopt and may from time to time revise such by-laws as may be required to carry out these objects.