Promoting the sport of Dog Agility in Puget Sound

NW Agility League

The NW Agility League is an opportunity to practice in a competitive but fun environment, run agility games not regularly seen at trials, and to make new agility friends. League typically starts the last week of September and runs for 7 weeks. We run one Standard Agility Course and one Games Course each week. Teams consist of 4 handlers and their dogs and each team competes for the highest cumulative score. Handlers may elect to enter as For Exhibition Only (FEO) and not be placed on a team. FEO handlers/dogs get to run the same courses as the regular teams.

League Courses and Rules are available from the NW Agility League Website. 

Rainier Agility Team League currently has sites in:

    • Kent
    • North Bend

Send all questions about league to the RAT Agility League Coordinator.

Eligibility

Participation in the Northwest Agility League through RAT is open to any RAT member who has entered an agility trial in any sanctioning organization. Participating dogs must be at least 18 months old (FEO exception, see rules) and must be able to perform all obstacles safely. 

Not allowed:  Bitches in season, dogs who are aggressive, disabled (meaning unsafe to run), or ill are not allowed to compete.

Multiple dogs

A handler may substitute different dogs they own on different days, but the same dog must compete in both the regular and games for a single day’s session. A handler may run more than one dog on different teams, provided there is space on teams for everyone.

Team Organization

RAT members may enter as a Draw or two RAT members may form a team in league.  At least one of the two originating members should have handled a dog in a middle to high level in a sanctioning agility organization. 

Substitutes

Substitutes are club members who can fill in occasionally. There is no fee for substitutes. Substitutes may be a regular team member at another session (e.g., regular team member at Kent, and substitute at North Bend).

For Exhibition Only

A RAT Member may sign up For Exhibition Only (FEO).  This will be on a space available basis.  Exhibition handlers may or may not have previously entered a trial.  Exhibition handlers will run as individuals unless there are enough FEO dogs at your site to form a team.  The dog should know the obstacles, but may go around any obstacle.  The dog will not be judged or scored.

Site Leaders

Site Leaders at each site ensure the facility is unlocked, lit up, and has the supplies needed to enjoy a night of League.  Site Leaders also study and explain the rules for each week at the start of the meeting.  Site leaders lead in the building of courses and resolve any problems at the site.

Typical Fees (Last updated 2025)

    • Regular RAT Members: $40
    • RAT MIGS (including gifted status): $35
    • For Exhibition Only: $30
    • Substitutes: no fee

Northwest Agility League