Winter Classic

February 7-8, 2025
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.

2025 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 20th, 2025 at 11:59 PM.
• 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 20th, 2025. No refunds after the advanced entry close date.
• Walk-up Entry: $35 per entry.
• No refunds after advanced entries have closed.

Winter Classic Apparel

Don't forget to preorder a t-shirt or hoodie by January 6th, 2025. All pre-orders will be available for pick up at the event.

Schedule for 2025

HUNT SCHEDULE

Wednesday, February 5, 2025
7:00PM: Deadline for Warm-Up Slam Hosted by Mississippi Raccoon Hunters Association.
Thursday, February 6, 2025
7:00PM: Deadline for Warm-Up Slam Hosted by Enid Lake Coon Hunters Association.
Friday, February 7, 2025
12:00PM: Advanced Hunt Confirmation and Walk-Up Entries open for Friday night's hunt.
2:00PM: Confirmations and entries close for Friday night's hunt.
4:00PM: Cast call at the arena stage.
Saturday, February 8, 2025
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 9, 2025
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 7, 2025
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 8, 2025
8:00-9:00AM: Walk-up entries accepted at arena stage.
9:30AM: Show begins. Champions followed by Grand Champions.

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