2025 US Open Crating Information

Crating at the 2025 US Open

There are  several crating options available during the US Open. Please read all details carefully and follow the instructions for requesting a spot.

Crating Options

1. Horse Stall Crating

Available in Barns A & B

• Full Stall (10’ x 10’): $110

• Half Stall (shared 5’ x 10’, randomly assigned): $55

Note: Stalls are traditional horse stalls. We recommend bringing a tarp to cover the floor. Some stalls may be uneven due to prior equine use.

 - Stall Charts Barn A

 - Stall Charts Barn B

2. Premium Crating

Located in the Main Arena Concourse

• Premium Space (4’ x 5’): $80

Note: This area is on concrete with chalk-marked spaces. Please bring a tarp or ground covering and a cover for your crate. Spaces are randomly assigned. Reactive or disruptive dogs are notpermitted in this area.

3. Temporary Ringside Crating
Available near individual rings for those running multiple dogs.

Short-term use only. Not intended for full-day crating.

Crating Dates

• Event Dates: Wednesday, November 19 – Sunday, November 23, 2025

• Crating Access Begins: Tuesday, November 18, 2025, at 2:00 PM

• Crating Access Ends: Sunday, November 23, 2025, at 5:00 PM

• Crating Form Open Monday September 8th, 2025 and closes Monday October 6th, 2025
• Assignments of Crating spots will be sent out by October 20th, 2025

All crating spots are assigned for the full event duration.

Requesting a Crating Spot

1. Review crating policies and option on this page.

2. Submit the Crate Request Form.

Key Dates

• Form Opens: September 8th, 2025 (open until October 6th only)

• Assignment Notifications: Before October 20th 2025

• Reopening for Unclaimed Spots: After initial assignments

Payment Instructions

Do not send any payment until you are invoiced with instructions to do so.

Payment can be made either by Paypal or Check.

• PayPal: lessons@ukagility.com (NOTE there is NO i in Ukagility.com)

• Check: Payable to CDOGS FLY
  Mail to:
  Tara Baggerman
  PO Box 591
  Greenfield Center, NY 12833

We will publish on this site all Crating assignments as well as verification that payment was received. 

Please do not email asking to check on your payment status unless you have checked on this site and the information is incorrect. 

🧹 Clean-Up Policy

All crating spaces must be vacated and cleaned by Sunday, November 23 at 5:00 PM.
Please do not leave tarps, garbage, banners, or personal items behind.
Waste bins and dumpsters are available onsite.

❌ Cancellation & Transfer Policy

• Request Form Closes:October 6th, 2025

• Payments must be postmarked By: 3 days after invoice is sent

• No refunds or changes after:October 20th, 2025

Crating Spot Transfers Are Not Allowed

• Spots cannot be sold or transferredto other competitors

• All cancellations and reassignments must go through the UKI office (Tara Baggerman)

• Unauthorized transfers may result in loss of entry privilegesfor future events

📋 Waitlist & Assignments

• If Premium Crating or Stall options fill, a waitlist will be maintained

• Assignments will be posted on this page after the form closes

• Assignment Announcements: Before July 1st, 2025

Unloading & Electricity

Premium Crating

• Park near the Main Arena for unloading.

• Limited access to power—placement near an outlet is not guaranteed.

Stalls

• Unload at designated barn zones (do not block fire lanes or RV spaces).

• Power is available in most stalls, but bring a backup charger as a precaution.

Questions?

Email Tara Baggerman at tara.ukiusopen@gmail.com