CLUB NEWS

January 2, 2006

It is a sad day for Kaotic Family and Friends. Sabrina, the fox terrier, succumb to cancer this week and crossed the rainbow bridge. Our hearts go to you, Harv and Gillian

New Years Eve: What a great New Years bash!!

Hope that everyone had fun. so glad that Rachet made his debut, not without a run around the building but it was great.

Breaking out 3 times was a bummer but hey what can we say about that. All the dogs ran exceptionally well over 11" jumps and we did a great job. Here are some pics to remember. Thanks to everyone - this tourny is on Kaotic too.

Note from the webmaster (who wasn't there)... were there any dogs at this New Years Eve Flyball bash?

A first Christmas for the next generation of Flyballers, LIttle Josh... but where's the dogs in this picture??

Congrats go to Denise and Josh Lortentzen - they have brought a healthy little girl into our flyball circle. Shandy Temple Lorentzen. After a long labor a very tired Denise is resting comfortable now. Born on December 13, 2005. 7.2lbs and 19.5 inches long.

A Note from the Mary, Teamcaptain:

Just want to send out a note about the weekend to say thank you to everyone.

It was a fantastic weekend, although not the same without the 'Oregon crew'. Without the support of our team members and extended flyball community, we would not be able to host such a great tournament every year.

New boxloader Marilyn did a great job and we look foward to you loading for us more in the future.

Good news for the weekend - Typhoons ran a respectable 19.68 (Break Out) but who cares with Cajun, Rio, Brandee & Flip way to go personal best for this group of dogs. Cajun's best time for the weekend 4.35 and Rio steady at 4.4-4.6, Brandee and Flip kept their steady times.

It was great to see Eddie & Reign out too- (February next tournament)

The two old men running well for the weekend sparing off Diesel and Bentley. Great Job and both stayed sound! Unfortunately Shelby was unable to run with us for this tournament but he will be all healed for February and we look foward to him joining us - maybe you have to lock him in a padded room? LOL - Thanks for coming out to work on Sat Wendy.

Sad news from Oregon with Jigsaw and her surgery and retirement from sports she is truly a great dog (princess) and she is truly a loss for our teams, we will always remember her beating those border collies though - everybody's thoughts are with Jen & Jigsaw. Good news though is Rachet will be ready for NEW YEARS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (we hope). Thanks again everyone - see those on New Years Eve and everyone else in January.

Flip is only 182 points away from her FMX!!!! YEAH, FLIP! Note to Cathie: This webmaster still feels that Flip would be much happier living in KY! :)

CHIQUITA EARNS HER ATCH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! WHAT MORE CAN WE SAY ABOUT THE EXCITEMENT AND HOW EXTREMELY PROUD WE ARE OF DIANE AND CHIQUITA!!

This webmaster is so incredibly proud and just a touch jealous if this incredible feat!

On the agility front, Cathie Morrison, Glory & Flip competed in 37 degree Celsius temperatures in Kamloops May 28-29, 2005 at the AAC B.C./Yukon Regional Agility Championships and we have good news! Flip WON the 10" Specials class (she's officially the champion we always knew she was!) and Glory placed 3rd in the same class!

Now they're off to Nationals in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan August 20-21.

Good luck to you all!!!

June 2005

THANKS go out to everyone for another fabulous Kaotic Pacesetters Tournament!

Huge congrats go to

Zoee - who only crossed over once and achieved her FDCH and moving right on to the next title - 5000,

Glory who received her FMX this weekend,

Cajun who received her FD, and

Mary, who managed to Not break her record of annually breaking her finger and blaming it on a helpless, and need I say completely innocent dog!

Huge Cudo's also go out to Aly, the Champion Baby Wrangler.

The Kaotic K9's Amaze!

The Kaotic K9's wowed the flyball world this past weekend with yet another record breaking run! Running a phenominal team of Chiquita, Brandee, JD, and Jigsaw, this team broke the Kaotic record by flying through the race in 19.00 SECONDS! They were smokin' with some scary, but legal passes.

Way to go team!!! We are all so proud of y'all!!

Ron, champion boxloader.... mentoring the youngest Kaotic Member, Josh. Congrats to our newest members - Blue an Australian Cattle dog earned her FDCH, Zoee a Lab Retreiver earned her FD. Way to go glad to have you both on our team. Looking forward to running with them again soon.

APRIL 2005 - NEWS FLASH!!!!

BEST NEW TIME 19:18

Diesel, Brandee, JD, Jigsaw

YOU GUYS ROCK!!!

April 2005 - JIGSAW (YES! OUR VERY OWN LITTLE PRINCESS JIGSAW) IS RANKED #6 BOSTON TERRIER!!!! WAY TO HAUL, JIGSAW!!!

Jigsaw fast facts:

#6 (soon to be #5) Boston Terrier

Runs a competent 5.02 seconds!!!

15,000 points racked up!!!

MARCH 2005 - Kirby Retires

After a short and 'selective' career in the flyball ring, Kirby, aka "Bring the dammed ball back, Kirbster!" has entered into retirement. Both Kirby and Lori will be greatly missed at all the tournaments!!

JANUARY 2005! HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!

Kaotic K9's Division 1 Team Places Second both days of the Oregon Tournament!! They weren't able to match their best ever time of 19.44 seconds, but came close with a top speed of 19.46 seconds! Way to Run!!!

Mary, Team Captain reported: "Rio (our newest rising star) ran consistantly 4.5 all weekend: she did great! Diesel's still holding at 4.6 all weekend and what can we say about Jigsaw but she holds the team together. Sydney earned her FM and Rio got her FDCH this past weekend so it was a great time".

KAOTIC K9'S ROCK!!!

In other Kaotic News, fundraising has begun to finance the 2005 trip to the October Tournament in Las Vegas. This year's team will be a truly cross-continent team, consisting of BC, Oregon and Kentucky Dogs!!

DECEMBER 2004: KAOTIC PACESETTERS FLYBALL WEEKEND A GREAT SUCCESS!!!

A huge THANK YOU goes out to everyone who volunteered and/or played flyball this weekend in Abbotsford! It was a great tournament!

AND... DRUMROLL PLEASE.... Bentley got his ONYX this weekend!!!!!!!! Cathie Kine, Bentley's flyball partner was quoted as saying, "No, I didn't wet my pants as previously discussed, but I did get a little "misty". I'm so proud of my little cranky, old, grizzled, muscle-man. He's so very passionate about his flyball you know!" We're so proud of both of you, Cathie!

November 2004: Another great flyball weekend!

Psyclones placed 3rd on Sat and 2nd on Sun and ran the fastest time of 19.84
What a great achievement!
PSYCLONES ROCK!!

The Typhoons that only played on Saturday placed 1st - great job

Welcome to Dante and Charlie - they both achieved their FDX on the weekend - Dante with 290 and Charlie with 371

We have a new FM Congrats to Sage 5103 standing at this time

Point update from the weekend - some are tentative:
Eddie - 22009,
Reign - 1578,
Hampton - 5677,
Jigsaw - 11657,
Allie - 2364,
JD - 2622,
Sydney - 3902

Thanks to Shayla for boxloading for us although she doesn't carry her balls quite the same way as Ron she did a fantastic job.

Thanks to Aly who ran Allie they made a great team.

OCTOBER 2004: WHAT A GREAT WEEKEND!

In Flyball, a small team of Kaotic's travelled to Auburn and came first on Saturday in their division. WAY TO PLAY, KAOTICS!

Meanwhile, in Agility, The phenominal team of Diane and Chiquita came home from an Agility Trial with 5 more Q's!

What a great Weekend for Kaotic K9s!

And for those who missed it earlier (because I didn't remember to post it), we have a new Kaotic K9 handler in the making! Mary is due to give the team a new handler in the new year (although this handler may take a little time to get into the swing of things). Way to help the team grow, Mary!!

October 2004: MAD CHIQUITA!! Chiquita has attained her MADC (Masters Agility Dog of Canada).

Chiquita was once the poster child of the unruly, independent dog, so we are especially proud of Diane and Chiquita for all the hard work and PATIENCE that has gone into making this team the exceptional working team that they are.

CONGRATULATIONS, DIANE AND CHIQUITA!!

OCTOBER 2004: Bentley, the dog to watch!

Bentley is just 160 points from his ONYX Title! Keep your eyes pealed for this dog's phenomenal leap to the prestigious level of ONYX!

September 2004: Jedi Retires. After a long and distinguished career in the flyball ring, Jedi has gone into retirement. Everyone involved with the club wishes Jedi a long and happily restful retirement. Jedi and Aly will be greatly missed.

Coming soon! Rio & Shayla!

August 2004: Club members were saddened to learn this week that Sabrina, a Fox Terrier Team Member has been diagnosed with canine lymphoma. Sabrina is undergoing Chemotherapy in an attempt to rid her of the cancer and so far is doing well, without many side effects of the treatment. Our Prayers are with Sabrina, Harv and her human family.

GOT TEAM NEWS???? EMAIL ME! (angela@imagineopals.com)

Last updated: January 7, 2006