Winter Classic

February 7-10, 2024
Batesville Civic Center, 290 Civic Center Dr, Batesville MS 38606
Batesville, Mississippi

About Winter Classic

Two separate, UKC licensed Nite Hunts. Hunt the same dog both nights!

The UKC Winter Classic Nite Hunt and Bench Show is an annual event held in February each year. The purpose of this event is to bring a major UKC event to the people of the South, while at the same time providing a vacation opportunity for those in the North.

The UKC Winter Classic Hunt and Show is one of the largest and most prestigious events in the United States. Much like Autumn Oaks, it is a family affair where old friends are reacquainted and new ones are made.

2024 Winter Classic Event Overview

Nite Hunt Details

• Two-hour hunt times. Hunting Judges will be used on all casts.
• Recognized placements for Friday and Saturdays hunts will be: REG 1st - 10th, NITECH/GRNITECH Division 1st - 10th
• Advanced Entry: $40 per hunt.
• Advanced Entry Deadline: January 19th, 2024.
• Walk-up Entry: $80 per hunt. Walk-up entries will be accepted based on Guide availability.

Bench Show Details

• Advanced Entry: $25.
• Advanced Entry Deadline: January 19th, 2024. No refunds after the advanced entry close date.
• Walk-up Entry: $30 per entry.
• No refunds after advanced entries have closed.

Schedule for 2024

HUNT SCHEDULE

Wednesday, February 7, 2024
7:00PM: Deadline for Warm-Up Slam Hosted by Mississippi Raccoon Hunters Association.
Thursday, February 8, 2024
7:00PM: Deadline for Warm-Up Slam Hosted by Enid Lake Coon Hunters Association.
Friday, February 9, 2024
12:00PM: Advanced Hunt Confirmation and Walk-Up Entries open for Friday nights hunt.
2:00PM: Confirmations and entries close for Friday night's hunt.
4:00PM: Cast call at the arena stage.
Saturday, February 10, 2024
4:00AM: Friday Nite Hunt scorecards due to Master of Hounds.
12:00PM: Advanced Hunt Confirmation and Walk-Up Entries open for Saturday night's hunt.
2:00PM: Confirmations and entries close for Saturday night's hunt.
4:00PM: Cast call at the arena stage. Friday Nite Hunt awards ceremony on main arena floor.
Sunday, February 11, 2024
4:00AM: Saturday Nite Hunt scorecards due to Master of Hounds.
6:00AM: Saturday and overall Nite Hunt award ceremony on main arena floor.

SHOW SCHEDULE

Friday, February 9, 2024
8:00-9:00AM: Walk-up entries accepted at arena stage.
9:30AM: Show begins. Registered followed by Pairs.
1:00PM: Deadline to confirm Top Ten Bench Show entries.
6:00PM: Top Ten Bench Show begins
Saturday, February 10, 2024
8:00-9:00AM: Walk-up entries accepted at arena stage.
9:30AM: Show begins. Champions followed by Grand Champions.

Event Info

Print Nite Hunt Enty Form, page 4 (PDF)

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