American Sighthound Field Association
Awards & Hall of Fame
Recognizing the hounds, people, clubs, and volunteers
who make ASFA lure coursing exceptional.
The ASFA
Hall of Fame
Honoring exceptional hounds whose competitive achievements stand the test of time, and the dedicated people whose leadership has shaped the sport.
2026 Dog Inductees
“Marigold”
Irish Wolfhound
Tralen’s Merry Gold Purl — Tracey & Leonard Lutey
“Ensign”
Ibizan Hound
IcyCold Thirdmate LCM5 — Karen Catt, DVM
“Voodoo”
Rhodesian Ridgeback
DC Highveld’s Black Magic of Imarika LCM8 — Gayle A. & Paul Kytta II
2025 Person Inductee
Denise Como
Wolfwind Kennel & Farm
ASFA & AKC Judge, author, and lifelong champion of lure coursing. Inducted posthumously.
Annual Awards
The
Gary Forrester
Achievement Award
Named in honor of Gary Forrester, recognizing individuals for outstanding contributions to ASFA and the sport of lure coursing.
2025 Recipient
Frank Cassano
The ASFA
Incentive Award
Encourages participation and achievement across ASFA competition, recognizing hounds that attain special performance milestones.
2025 Platinum Recipients
Trials — 17+ Trials
CLCA
Colorado Lure Coursing Association — 18 trials
Entries — 500+ Entries
UCBSC
Upper Chesapeake Bay Saluki Club — 846 entries
CLCA
Colorado Lure Coursing Association — 613 entries
The ASFA
Excellence in
Performance Award
Awarded annually to the member club that best exemplifies excellence in organizing and hosting lure coursing events.
2025 Recipient
Minnesota Coursing Association
MCA
The Susan Frank Memorial
Lure Operator
of the Year
Honoring an individual who demonstrates exceptional skill, dedication, and professionalism as an ASFA lure operator.
2025 Recipient
Dan Heidel
Region 6