Events
2026 Nationals Oct. 11th - 16th
| When: |
Oct. 11th - 16th 2026 |
| Where: |
4700 W Midway Rd, Fort Pierce, FL 34981 |
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Hosted By: |
IPWDA St. Lucie Sheriffs department |
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Who: |
All current IPWDA members and associate members |
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Cost: |
$0.00 |
| Lodging: |
Hilton Garden Inn, Port St Lucie 8540 Commerce Centre Dr, Port Saint Lucie, FL 34986, US Room Rates: $ 132.00 per night Reservations Desk: 866-246-9719
Amenities
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| Offered Events: |
Patrol Certifications, Narcotic Certification, Explosives Certifications, SAR Certifications (Wilderness, trailing, tracking, HRD land and water, Crime Scene), Eric Stanbro electric collar training, Alabama Canine with Matt Godwin decoying, aggression control problem solving and muzzle work |
| Additional Information: |
The 2026 IPWDA Nationals will be hosted by the St. Lucie County Sheriffs Office and the Fort Pierce Police Department in Florida from October 11-16. The IPWDA E-board has elected to charge no fee for the conference all attending members will be responsible for hotel/lodging accommodations and travel. Per our by-laws all new members will have a 15 day waiting period before membership is accepted however any new member that has no reached the 15 day period can test and once the member is accepted their certifications will be processed. |
