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FCI Individual World Championship for Search & Rescue Dogs 2026 [ ![WCH Search & Rescue 2026 Logo](https://wch.erps.si/image/logo.png) FCI WCH 2026 ](https://wch.erps.si/en) [Home](https://wch.erps.si/en) [Schedule](https://wch.erps.si/en/schedule) [Timetable](https://wch.erps.si/en/timetable) [Scores](https://wch.erps.si/en/scores) [National Ranking](https://wch.erps.si/en/national-ranking) [Judges](https://wch.erps.si/en/judges) [Locations](https://wch.erps.si/en/locations) [Competitors](https://wch.erps.si/en/competitors) [Venues](https://wch.erps.si/en/venues) [Contacts](https://wch.erps.si/en/contacts) [Registrations](https://wch.erps.si/en/registrations) [ ![Slovenian](https://flagcdn.com/24x18/si.png "Slovenian") ](https://wch.erps.si/sl/locations) [Home](https://wch.erps.si/en) [Schedule](https://wch.erps.si/en/schedule) [Timetable](https://wch.erps.si/en/timetable) [Scores](https://wch.erps.si/en/scores) [National Ranking](https://wch.erps.si/en/national-ranking) [Judges](https://wch.erps.si/en/judges) [Locations](https://wch.erps.si/en/locations) [Competitors](https://wch.erps.si/en/competitors) [Venues](https://wch.erps.si/en/venues) [Contacts](https://wch.erps.si/en/contacts) [Registrations](https://wch.erps.si/en/registrations) [ ![Slovenian](https://flagcdn.com/24x18/si.png "Slovenian") ](https://wch.erps.si/sl/locations) Locations ========= Discover the locations where the championship will take place. From the main event venue at Vila Vipolže to dedicated training sites, each location has been carefully selected to provide the best experience for competitors and spectators. ### Event Venues ![Vila Vipolže](https://wch.erps.si/resized/image/locations/800w_vila_vipolze.png) Opening, draw and festive dinner ### Vila Vipolže A restored Renaissance villa surrounded by vineyards, known for cultural events, weddings, gastronomy, and scenic relaxation in the Brda wine region. It will host the opening ceremony, number draw, and reception on Wednesday, and the festive dinner on Friday. Parking is at the stadium (10-minute walk to the villa). Vipolže village Parking at the stadium (10-minute walk to the villa) [ View details ](https://wch.erps.si/en/locations/details/vila_vipolze) [ Google Maps ](https://maps.app.goo.gl/W7JtvK7ed7dZJzkAA) ### Competition Locations ![Obedience and dexterity](https://wch.erps.si/resized/image/locations/800w_vipolze.jpg) Obedience and dexterity ### Vipolže Stadium The center of events will be in Goriška Brda, where obedience and dexterity course competitions, the gala dinner, as well as the opening and closing ceremonies of the championship will take place at the newly renovated Vipolže Stadium. Surrounded by vineyards that are a source of local pride, and set in a beautiful, relaxed coastal environment, the vibrant atmosphere will be enriched by booths offering dog equipment and food, along with local vendors showcasing Slovenian delicacies. Vipolže village Capacity: 600 spectators [ View details ](https://wch.erps.si/en/locations/details/vipolze) [ Google Maps ](https://maps.app.goo.gl/xQ3Vk3ZRwAAUoPwy5) ![Area](https://wch.erps.si/resized/image/locations/800w_ajsevica.jpg) Area ### Ajševica The area search will take place in the Vipava Valley. A dense mixed forest will provide conditions befitting the level of the competition. In April, temperatures in the Vipava Valley rise to early-summer levels, presenting an additional challenge for competitors. 20km away from the stadium 30min drive from the stadium [ View details ](https://wch.erps.si/en/locations/details/ajsevica) ![Rubble](https://wch.erps.si/resized/image/locations/800w_ig.jpg) Rubble ### Ig, ICZR RS The rubble search will take place in the somewhat more remote town of Ig, where the rubble site at the Training Center for Protection and Rescue will be specially adapted and renovated for this occasion. Parking is in front of Spar store. 130km away from the stadium 1.5h-2h drive from the stadium Parking is in front of Spar store [ View details ](https://wch.erps.si/en/locations/details/ig) ![Tracking](https://wch.erps.si/resized/image/locations/800w_banjsice.jpg) Tracking ### Banjšice Tracking will take place in an idyllic setting on the Banjšice Plateau. It is the only plateau in Slovenia where visitors can admire the beauty of the Julian Alps on one side and, on the other, the magic of the Gulf of Trieste and Venetian Slovenia. 30km away from the stadium 45min drive from the stadium [ View details ](https://wch.erps.si/en/locations/details/banjsice) ### Training ![Obedience and dexterity](https://wch.erps.si/resized/image/locations/800w_kd_nova_gorica.jpg) Obedience and dexterity ### Poligon Ajševica Training sessions will take place from Thursday, April 16, to Saturday, April 18, 2026, from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Handlers are responsible for coordinating and agreeing on their training times within this window – there is no fixed timetable. We would like to thank Kinološko društvo Nova Gorica and Društvo reševalnih psov Nova Gorica for letting us use their facilities. 18km away from the stadium 25min drive from the stadium [ View details ](https://wch.erps.si/en/locations/details/ajsevica_training) Sponsors -------- [ ![Uprava za zaščito in reševanje](https://wch.erps.si/resized/image/sponsors/200w_civilna.jpg) ](https://www.gov.si/drzavni-organi/organi-v-sestavi/uprava-za-zascito-in-resevanje/) [ ![Uprava za zaščito in reševanje](https://wch.erps.si/resized/image/sponsors/500w_uprava.jpg) ](https://www.gov.si/drzavni-organi/organi-v-sestavi/uprava-za-zascito-in-resevanje/) [ ![KZS](https://wch.erps.si/resized/image/sponsors/200w_kzs.png) ](https://www.kinoloska.si/) [ ![eDedi](https://wch.erps.si/resized/image/sponsors/200w_ededi.png) ](https://ededi.si/about) [ ![Triglav](https://wch.erps.si/resized/image/sponsors/200w_triglav.png) ](https://www.triglav.eu) [ ![Kivo - natural petfood](https://wch.erps.si/resized/image/sponsors/200w_kivo.png) ](https://kivopetfood.nl/en/) [ ![Vetshop](https://wch.erps.si/resized/image/sponsors/200w_vetshop.jpg) ](https://www.vetshop.si/) [ ![Moj Cuci](https://wch.erps.si/resized/image/sponsors/200w_mojcuci.png) ](https://mojcuci.si/) [ ![GameDog](https://wch.erps.si/resized/image/sponsors/200w_gamedog.png) ](https://www.mojcuci.si/) [ ![Caball therapy system](https://wch.erps.si/resized/image/sponsors/200w_cts.png) ](https://svetlobnaterapija.com/) [ ![FloRaMicaTo](https://wch.erps.si/resized/image/sponsors/200w_floramicato.png) ](https://floramicato.com) [ ![Conor's Adventure](https://wch.erps.si/resized/image/sponsors/200w_conor.png) ](https://conorsadventure.si) [ ![Dogs4motion](https://wch.erps.si/resized/image/sponsors/200w_dogs4motion.png) ](https://dogs4motion.com) ### FCI WCH 2026 Bringing together the world's elite canine teams to save lives. #### Contact - #### Quick Links [](https://www.facebook.com/ERPSlovenia) [](https://www.instagram.com/erpslovenije/) [ ![ERPS](https://wch.erps.si/resized/image/logos/100w_erps.png) ](https://erps.si) [ ![FCI](https://wch.erps.si/resized/image/logos/100w_fci.png) ](https://www.fci.be/en/Rescue-Dogs-59.html) [ ![KRP](https://wch.erps.si/resized/image/logos/100w_komisija-logo.jpg) ](https://www.kinoloska.si/kzs/) [ ![KZS](https://wch.erps.si/resized/image/logos/300w_kzs.jpg) ](https://www.kinoloska.si/) © 2026 3. 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