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2026 Invitational Info


The qualifying period for the 2026 MAI is 
March 1, 2025 to February 28, 2026
2026 MAI Event

QUALIFIERS

See the full list of dogs qualified for the 2026 Invitational. Qualification period is:
​3/1/25 - 2/28/26

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2026 Qualifiers

EVENT INFO

Dates: Sunday, June 21, 2026 - Sunday, June 28, 2026
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Location: Stoughton, Wisconsin
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Opening Day Schedule

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2026 Training Guide

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2026 Event

2026 Event Properties
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Gallagher Property
  • Gallagher Property, 970 Gallagher Ln, Stoughton WI 53589
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Stoughton Property
  • ​Stoughton Property, 2837 Hogie Road, Stoughton WI 53589

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W Property 
  • W Property, 1427 County Road W, Stoughton WI 53589
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Hook Lake 
  • ​Hook Lake Property, 1821 Labrador Road, Oregon WI 53575
2026 Event Details

HOTEL INFORMATION

​The host hotel for the Master Amateur Invitational will be Sleep Inn & Suites of Madison, WI at 4802 Tradewinds Road. Room rate is $139 night with pet fees waived for MAI attendees.

Below is the booking link for our group. As a guest you may click on the link below to secure reservations. The guest may also call the hotel direct at 608.221.8100 ext. 2 and request a room within the Sleep Inn, 2026 Master Amateur Invitational group block.  

Sleep Inn- HOTEL ACCOMMODATION BOOKING LINK: 
https://www.choicehotels.com/reservations/groups/PE91Q2
Please ensure all rooms are secured no later than May 1, 2026, in order to receive the group rate offered.
As a note, check in time is 3:00 PM unless alternate arrangements are confirmed with the hotel.

A neighboring hotel is Mainstay Suites 4802 Tradewinds Parkway Madison WI with a room rate of $139/night but it is not pet friendly. As a guest you may also call the hotel direct at 608.221.8100 ext. 2 and request a room within the MainStay Suites 2026 Master Amateur Invitational group block.  
 MainStay Suites HOTEL ACCOMMODATION BOOKING LINK: 
https://www.choicehotels.com/reservations/groups/RL97Z6
Please ensure all rooms are secured no later than May 1, 2026, in order to receive the group rate offered.
Other Accommodations

Please contact the following hotels for their current pet policies. 

Tru by Hilton - Stoughton (608) 205-2566
Sleep Inn & Suites - Oregon (608) 291-2323
Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham - Madison (608) 620-0107

​TENTATIVE SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

Sun. June 14th         First Training Property Draw
( Sleep Inn and Suites, 4802 Tradewinds Pkwy.,  Madison WI 53718)
 
Sat. June 20th          Opening Day Ceremonies
(Jefferson Cty Fair Park, 503 N Jackson Rd., Jefferson WI 53549)
  • Merchandise Store Opens
  • Handler Check In & Registration
  • Bitch Check
  •  MARC Annual Meeting and 
  • Mandatory Handlers’ Meeting
  • Bar Opens
  • Dinner Served
  •  Raffle
  • First Dog to Run Determined
 
Sun. June 21st         First Dog to the Line
  • Madison Retriever Club Grounds Clubhouse
  • ​Hook Lake Property, 1821 Labrador Road, Oregon WI 53575
  • Gallagher Property, 970 Gallagher Lane, Stoughton WI 53589
  • W Property, 1427 County Road W, Stoughton WI 53589
  • Stoughton Property, 2837 Hogie Road, Stoughton WI 53589

Tues. June 23rd       Workers’ Party
 (Coachman’s Golf Resort, 984 County Highway A,  Edgerton WI 53534)
 
TBD                            Awards Ceremony and Closing
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