2026 Central Division Patroller Conference
First Tracks 2026
A weekend of hands-on training, great people, and unforgettable Northern Michigan scenery at the Park Place Hotel & Conference Center.
Announcements
- Sunday · 8:00 – 10:00 AMPatrol Directors Breakfast — Grandview Ballroom
Don't miss the Patrol Directors Breakfast Sunday morning in the Grandview Ballroom from 8:00 to 10:00 AM.
- CanceledNutrition, Whole Foods & Self-Care — Pre-Season Preparation
- CanceledWorking K9s in Diverse Environments
These sessions have been canceled. Please explore other sessions in the same time block on the full schedule or session directory.
Saturday, September 12
Education Day at a Glance
From the morning keynote to the awards dinner — here's how the day flows.
- 7:00 – 9:00 AMRegistration & Check-In
Pick up your badge and conference materials · Park Place Foyer
- 8:00 – 9:00 AMGeneral Session & Keynote
Division Updates · Grand Ballroom — no competing tracks
- 8:30 – 11:30 AMMountain Bike Ride
Optional activity · Supply road trail head · 3 hrs · up to 25 people · Patrick Shirley
- 7:00 AM – 7:00 PMVendor Fair
Atrium & Foyer — open all day
- 9:30 AM – 11:30 AMMorning Sessions
Seminars, panels and roundtables at Park Place and Mt. Holiday
- 9:30 – 10:20 AMEarly-Morning Session
Panel discussion at Park Place
- 10:30 – 11:30 AMLate-Morning Sessions
Shorter sessions at Park Place
- 11:30 AM – 1:00 PMLunch
Park Place
- 11:30 AM – 1:00 PMAlumni Meetup
Lunchtime gathering · Park Place Ballroom
- 1:00 – 2:50 PMEarly Afternoon Sessions
Hands-on seminars, workshops and peer roundtables
- 3:00 – 5:00 PMLate Afternoon Sessions
Roundtables and discussions at Park Place
- 5:00 – 7:00 PMCocktail Hour & Silent Auction
Park Place · Ballroom
- 7:00 – 9:00 PMDinner & Awards Presentation
Grand Ballroom