Draper Judge Will Design January Westminster Agility Course
A Utah-based judge is set to evaluate handlers and their dogs at the 2027 Masters Agility Championship in New York City.
Updated on Oct. 7, 2026 in Dogs
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Tracy Mazur will travel from Draper, Utah, to New York City to design and judge the agility course at the Masters Agility Championship in January 2027. The certified American Kennel Club judge will also attend the Best in Show event at Madison Square Garden.
Why it matters
The agility course design sets the standard for how dogs and handlers must navigate the competition, influencing the technical requirements for top-tier canine performance. Her role marks the latest high-profile judging assignment for a certified veteran of the sport.
Tracy Mazur became a certified American Kennel Club judge in 2015 and will now oversee the Masters Agility Championship in January 2027. She currently maintains a household with her 3-year-old cocker spaniel.
The players
Tracy Mazur
A Draper, Utah resident and American Kennel Club certified judge who will design the course for the upcoming championship.
American Kennel Club
A long-standing national organization that oversees purebred dog registrations and formal judging standards for competitive events.
Westminster Kennel Club
The organizing body behind the prestigious annual dog show series that hosts major agility and conformation competitions.
The details
Mazur will be responsible for creating the course map and evaluating the speed and precision of competing teams. Her process involves testing the communication between handler and dog as they complete the designated obstacle sequence within the allotted time.
Timeline
Tracy Mazur earned her American Kennel Club judging certification in 2015.
The Masters Agility Championship takes place in New York City in January 2027.
The Home Front
The selection of a regional expert for a national stage follows the established pattern of high-level course design at the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show Masters Agility Championship. This development highlights the continued professionalization of canine sports oversight in the U.S.
If you are interested in canine agility, research local training clubs that use American Kennel Club standards to improve your own dog's coordination. Start by evaluating your dog's current fitness level and working on basic obedience foundations before attempting complex obstacle training.
The takeaway
Top-tier agility competitions require consistent training and a deep understanding of standard course navigation. Enthusiasts should note the upcoming January 2027 championship as a benchmark for professional agility performance standards.
Further reading
For more on competitive events and training standards, visit the Dogs section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by KUER.
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