Tourneys 2012
Messages Posted to Flyballdogs.com
September 23, 2011
Subject: Happy autumnal equinox from Alaska!
Today at 1:05 AM Alaska Time, summer officially ended and fall began,
which can mean only one thing. It's time to start thinking about
coming up for our Alaska Summer Solstice Tourneys in June 2012. We
haven't finalized the venue or the dates yet, but please keep us on
your radar screen. In the meantime, check out our website for
information from our 2011 tourneys.
http://flyballdogs.com/alaska/tourney/
I wanted to also take this opportunity to give a belated public thank
you to Keri and Ethan from DEO Speedwaggin' along with Lindsey and
Travis from RUFF who were our first return visitors after having made
the trek up here in 2009. Thank you also to first time summer
solsticer Steven from DEO. Without these great folks from Region 19,
we would not have been able to set a new record for the largest
tournament ever in Alaska--7 teams!
Speaking of records, did you know there were numerous new records set
at our most recent Alaska Summer Solstice Tourneys?
- Fastest time ever in Alaska: DEO Speedwaggin' ran a 16.74, which
shattered their record of 18.08 from 2009.
- Fastest split ever in Alaska: Bree (Border Collie) with Pawsitive
Synergy, our region's fastest dog, ran a 3.84.
- Fastest split ever by an ADGW dog: Toby (Labrador Retriever) ran a
4.11, in his debut no less.
We also tied our record for the most FDs earned with four, which
hasn't happened since Alaska's very first tourneys in 2006. It was
indeed a very eventful four days of racing.
You definitely don't want to miss out on all the fun next June!
Curtis
December 9, 2011
Subject: Alaska Summer Solstice dates, venue...and daylight!
Mark your calendars! We've signed the venue contract for our 7th Annual Alaska Summer Solstice Flyball Tourneys, which will take place June 13-14 and June 16-17, 2012 at the Alaska State Fairgrounds. The dates were moved to the week before solstice due to a scheduling conflict, but it will still never get completely dark throughout our event (see link to daylight calendar below).
http://flyballdogs.com/alaska/tourney/daylight12.html
Now how cool is that?!?
Curtis
December 21, 2011
Subject: Happy winter solstice from Alaska!
Earlier this evening, at 8:30 PM Alaska Time, the sun was directly above the Tropic of Capricorn. Over the next six months, the sun will appear higher in the sky with each passing day until reaching its highest point on the summer solstice, which we hope has become synonymous with flyball in Alaska. There's simply no better place to spend the longest day of the year!
If you come up for our 2012 Alaska Summer Solstice Tourneys, you can enjoy four relaxing days of racing (June 13-14, 16-17) and then head to the Arctic Circle on June 20 where the sun will not set that day. Where else can you combine your favorite dog sport with a dream vacation and such a significant solar celebration?
Curtis
March 20, 2012
Subject: Happy vernal equinox from Alaska!
Spring has just sprung
And we're happy to say
We're gaining light fast
'Bout six minutes a day
Thoughts turn to our tourneys
As the solstice grows near
You're dying to come
Time to get it in gear!
Our beautiful scenery
Will fill you with elation
A great reason to choose us
For your flyball vacation!
7th Annual Alaska Summer Solstice Flyball Tourneys
June 13-14, 16-17
http://flyballdogs.com/alaska/tourney/
Curtis
April 17 , 2012
Subject: Low airfare from Denver to Anchorage!
To all NAFA Region 19ers!
Fly up for our Alaska Summer Solstice Tourneys for as low as $395 round-trip! You can even fly nonstop! This awesome airfare is available through Alaska Airlines (http://alaskaairlines.com), which also has very affordable pet fees ($100 each way).
Join us for four fantabulous days of racing (June 13-14, 16-17).
http://flyballdogs.com/alaska/tourney/
Go ahead, be impulsive! ...you don't want to spend too much time thinking about it because tickets must be purchased by April 19.
Curtis
April 26, 2012
Subject: Chasing balls in Alaska
After your dog is done chasing balls, you can have fun chasing some of your own balls. :-)
Check out Wednesday's view from the Palmer Golf Course, which is only 2 miles from our tourney site.
http://www.adn.com/2012/04/25/2439486/palmer-golf-course-opens.html#id=2439479&view=large_view
http://www.adn.com/2012/04/25/2439486/palmer-golf-course-opens.html#id=2439483&view=large_view
Alaska Summer Solstice Tourneys http://flyballdogs.com/alaska/tourney/
Curtis
May 2 , 2012
Subject: Alaska Summer Solstice Tourneys close May 16
There are 14 days until our closing date, which is 13 days longer than you need to plan your trip!
Download our flyer for a glimpse of what awaits you:
http://flyballdogs.com/alaska/tourney/docs/flyer-ss12_participants.pdf
Curtis