2026 Training competition info
September 17 - 19, 2026
Accomodations
HANDLERY HOTEL
950 Hotel Circle North,
San Diego, CA 92108
Reservation desk open 7 days a week from 9am -5pm
1-619-298-0511
1-800-676-6567
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Reference San Diego
County Motor Officers Association
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Link for reservations: https://reservations.travelclick.com/98118?groupID=5335442
Camping at event site will be allowed, please let us know to expect you.
Check in 9/17-19/26
9/17: 1300–1700
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9/18: 0630–1500
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9/19: 0630–0700
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Competition Day 9/19/26
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Please be onsite Saturday, September 19 by 0630.
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Coffee and light snacks will be available.Â
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0700: Presentation of colors and National AnthemÂ
Chief's messageÂ
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0715: Rider Meeting and walk through
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0745: Competition starts
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Lunch will be provided for riders and volunteers only
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1700: Check in for banquet and awards at competition site
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*1 banquet ticket included with rider registration. Additional banquet tickets available for purchase $35/ticket. Please purchase in advance!
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Guests are encouraged to bring
pop-up canopies, chairs, and coolers.
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Dogs are welcome but must remain on a leash at all times.
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CLEAN UP AFTER YOUR PET - We are guests at SeaWorld and appreciate everyone’s help keeping the grounds clean and respectful.
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If your family is interested in visiting the park, tickets may be purchased through SeaWorld’s website or at the park.
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Practice Day 9/18/26
0700: Rider meetingÂ
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0800-1500: Course available for practiceÂ
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1100: Lunch provided for riders and volunteers onlyÂ
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1200: 4-Man LotteryÂ
4-man lottery 9/18/26
Sign ups must be completed by
9/17 at 5pm.Â
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Buy in is $20 to get your name in the hat. Teams of four will be posted Friday morning. Riding starts Friday afternoon, with at least two timed runs per rider (depending on participation). No practice runs are allowed, only walk-throughs. Penalties match the main event rules. The winning team takes home cash, with the rest going to our charity.
Long Ride 9/17/26
Riding tour of San Diego on Thursday, September 17.
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0730: Rider Meeting @ SeaWorld
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0800: Depart
Please let us know if you plan to ride. If we don’t have enough participants, the ride may be canceled.
Proceeds to benefit:
Mission K9 Rescue
A police service dog
non-profit organization
Based in Magnolia, Texas and have satellite offices in Thousand Oaks, California. From these locations they provide assistance and support for Working Dogs worldwide.
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Their organization’s purpose for existence is to serve retiring and retired Police Service Dogs, Military Working Dogs, Contract Working Dogs, and other Dogs who Serve as they may fit into our mission and scope.
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CONTACT SDCMOA
address
SDCMOA
P.O. Box 232273
San Diego CA 92193-2273Â
SanDiegoCMOA@gmail.com
Executive board
President: Jerry KriebelÂ
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Vice President: Scott Dreyer
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Secretary: Samuel Hay
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Treasurer: Douglas Campbell