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Philosophies: Training It takes the entire club to train a great Flyball dog. We train every dog as an individual, adjusting techniques as needed. We train the dog to be the best he or she can be. Competing We will do our best to make sure every team can complete under 24 seconds.
Goals: Training Every dog and handler will work as a team for the greater benefit of the team. Competing Consistency Division Placement Points and Titles
Organization/Rules/Definitions: Dues Club members (individual or family) owe $10 a month for club dues. Whenever the club has over a $1000 in the account, the club will pay for teams to attend and race at the next tournament free. Club members can take a month-to-month sabbatical without paying dues if you give the club notice in advance.
Once your dog has run a heat for points (in a lineup, not just warmups) at a tournament, you are a provisional member and will be asked to pay monthly dues. Provisional memberships will be voted on by the standing club members after 6 months of practice or 6 tournaments.
Tournament costs will be covered by members (standing and provisional), according to the number of heats each dog races. The club will absorb the tournament costs for borrowed team dogs. Open dogs, dogs from other teams running on an open team with our club dogs, pay for the number of heats run.
Meetings The club will hold at least one yearly meeting for all club members to come together, discuss the preceding year, individual dog goals, concerns, questions, upcoming events and activities, etc. Voting on officers will be held. New memberships will be discussed and voted on.
Rules We are playing this game for fun, first, our dogs, second, and our own egos, far last. We will work as a team, to the greatest overall benefit to the team. If you have a disagreement, speak directly to the person(s) involved. We will not tolerate rumors and gossip. Disagreements happen, you have to work at teamwork. If you aren’t happy, leave.
Definitions Core Dogs/Teams dogs are considered core dog once they are able to compete in five heats/race over two days, complete 80% of the runs correctly (dog errors), be able to either be passed or pass within 4 feet comfortably every core dog attending a tournament will be given a full time running slot before any dog will be given the opportunity to double run core teams will be organized, as much as is possible, in order to be able to complete the heat in under 24 seconds core teams will be organized, as much as is possible, in the most consistent running order from competition to competition core teams will be organized with the strengths and weaknesses of each dog taken into account, in order for each dog to be of the greatest benefit to the team Green Dogs/Teams dogs move from warmup to green status when they are able to complete at least five runs during warmups in a tournament setting without error dogs are considered green until such time as they are able to compete in five heats/race over two days, complete 80% of the runs correctly (dog errors), be able to either be passed or pass within 4 feet comfortably teams can and will be organized with at least 2 green dogs on them; such teams should not expect to complete all runs under 24 seconds green teams are organized and run with the sole purpose of exposing ready and prepared dogs to the tournament environment core dogs may be asked to fill in on a rotating basis to help out the green team Warmup Dogs dogs are considered for a warmup spot on a core team when they have successfully completed a full run at at least 3 practices and have a solid recall among distractions when space is available, dogs with solid recalls and no history of agression may also be allowed to run during warmups
Expectations at Tournaments: Warmups Every dog running is allowed time to warm up, if needed. Core dogs do not need warmup time every time they race. Unless you are working on a problem area (which only occurs during the tournament environment or cannot be worked on at practices) or maintenance review, please hold your dog in the runback area. Recalls are not necessary – all it does is tire out the dog. Green dogs and Warmup dogs will always be given preference after the initial warmup (the first time the team races each day).
Make sure you are in the lane and ready for warmups as soon as the previous teams are finished racing. If you are late, the team will not wait for you. It is each member’s responsibility to pay attention. Let your Team Captain know before-hand what it is you require during warmups (a prop, the ball, runners, gating, etc.).
Please make sure that all dogs are held safely and securely in the runback area during warmups unless or until the dog is warming up. We do not want to injure or hurt any person or dog.
Re-Runs Unless the dog is making a consistent error (bobbling, missing jumps, dropping the ball, leaving the lane, etc.), re-runs are useless. It is better to reserve the dog’s energy than to re-run the dog.
Passes All core team dogs are expected to be passing the previous dog within five feet. The preferred pass is one-three feet. Scaring the pass coach, although fun, is not necessary. Early passes can and should be expected. Do not be afraid of an early pass. However, early passing every time is not fun and at this point, listen to the pass coach and back up.
Expectations at Practices: Everyone needs to help out wherever and whenever needed. Everyone should participate in set-up and break-down. Everyone should feel comfortable offering suggestions to help out a new or struggling team dog.
You must be present at at least one practice during the month before a tournament in order to qualify for the tournament. Those unable to make it, will be put in a warmup spot regardless of ability and may or may not be allowed to run at the tournament.
Non-club members, those associated with other club or considering switching to our club, may attend practices for $5 per practice.
* Exceptions may be made for certain club members at the discretion of the club owner and current members. |
