Covid Protocols
AKC Orlando Events
Additional information for Exhibitors and Spectators
Subject to change at discretion of AKC
See https://www.akc.org/sports/conformation/national-championship/ for all premium lists and any modifications to the information below
(extract from AKC Press Release 10/15/2023)
Out of an abundance of caution due to the continuing COVID-19 pandemic, there will be numerous
safety requirements in place, including the wearing of face masks regardless of vaccination status and
sanitizing stations.
Exhibitors will be required to sign a COVID-19 waiver upon entering the OCCC.
*Spectators will be permitted at the events.
(extract from the AKC Premium)
*** COVID-19 RULES THAT APPLY TO EVERY PERSON ATTENDING THE EVENTS ALL WEEK***
- AKC will require Face Masks covering your nose and mouth to be worn indoors at all times, regardless of vaccination status, except when actively eating or drinking.
- You must be stationary when eating or drinking.
- If you will be at the Sonoma County Event Center for any AKC Events or Activities during AKC’s Event Week, December 12 through 20, 2023, you agree to comply with all of AKC’s COVID- 19 Safety Protocols.
- Waiver/self-health attestation will be required to be completed and turned in the first time you enter the facility.
- AKC may require additional health safety protocols at the time of the Event Week.
- All information is subject to change at the discretion of the American Kennel Club. AKC will follow the COVID-19 guidance of the CDC as well as local, state and federal requirements.
*(extract from AKC Event Consultant email of 10/19/2023)
All events will allow spectators. There is no admission charge any of the days.
Evening groups on Sat and Sun will be limited to exhibitors and owners.