Course Design Updates
Judges, thank you for your continued care in designing courses! Here is a summary of our latest course design updates. Effective October 3, 2026 Directional arrows are optional for all levels and classes. Cone exercises continue to include directional arrows. Following the success of the Small Ring Pilot Project, smaller rings are now welcome for […]
🎉 Welcome, Brenda!
We’re delighted to welcome Brenda Oliver to the Data Entry role, effective August 8th! We received applications from several outstanding candidates, and Brenda stood out for her strong background in data management and deep familiarity with both CARO Rally and Working. If you have a data-entry question, please give her a warm welcome — and […]
Trial Host Updates
CARO wants to make sure all Trial Hosts and Judges are up to date on our current trial application requirements. Please review the notes below before applying for or confirming a trial. 📝 Trial Applications All trials must be applied for through the CARO website. Trial dates cannot be held without a submitted trial application […]
Course Design Updates
Judges, we’re pleased to share three updates that bring more clarity and consistency to course maps and course design. These updates are applied to any maps submitted after July 4, 2026. 1. Start and Finish icons on course maps In-person trials: Use either a 1 or an S for the Start sign icon, and either […]
Small Ring Pilot Project
The CARO Board is excited to announce a pilot project for ring sizes smaller than 1500 square feet. We recognise that finding suitable venues — especially when outdoor trials aren’t practical — can be challenging. To improve accessibility, from January 1 to July 1, 2026, trial hosts wishing to use smaller venues may submit a […]
Website Update!
We’re excited to let you know that CARO is launching our brand-new website and database! 🎉 To complete the migration, our current website will be temporarily unavailable starting on October 15, 2025. We expect the downtime to last approximately one week, after which the new site will be live. During this period: · Memberships, dog […]
User Profile
[em_profile]
Fall 2025 Virtual Trial Important Dates
Trial runs from October 1 to 14 Entries will be open from 6 am PDT August 25 to 9 pm PDT August 26 Rounds offered: 2 rounds each of Novice, Advanced, Excellent, Versatility and Versatility Excellent 2 rounds each of Novice Team, Advanced Team, Excellent Team, Versatility Team and Versatility Excellent Team 4 rounds of […]
CARO Rally Grand Master Champion Title
The Grand Master title officially came into effect on April 1, 2025. However, since the title isn’t included in our current database, we’re unable to assign it manually or identify who has earned it at this time. We expect the new database to be ready sometime this fall. In the meantime, we’d like to keep […]
Attention Trial Secretaries
EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY: Due to the ongoing delays caused by Canada Post, Trial Results will only be accepted by email until further notice. Please be advised that a fine of $50.00 plus tax will be levied if the trial results are not received within 14 days of the trial. When emailing results send to dataentry@canadianrallyo.ca in […]