Come to our Red Rocket Blast-Off tournament in October 2007 — click here for details!
Our planned events in the 2007 racing year:
- 2006 World Cynosport Flyball Championship in Scottsdale, AZ (November 3-5, 2006): It was thrilling to participate in a true North American championship against teams from across the continent. On Friday we proudly take 2nd of 5 in Division 4. On Sunday, when there are no divisions, we tie with 4 other teams for 21st place. Jonas earns his Flyball Champion Silver title.
- I Love Flyball Tournament in Blythe, CA (February 10-11, 2007): Beautiful weather and a wonderful host team make this a fun weekend--topped off by a fa second and a first out of 4 in Division 3! Finn debuts and earns his Flyball Dog Excellent. Bravo earns his Flyball Master Excellent.
- Flying Colors Tournament in Las Vegas, Nevada. (March l7-18, 2007) Another great weekend! Warm weather and a well-organized tournament make racing a pleasure. In Division 2 both days, we take 3rd out of 6 on Saturday and 2nd out of 5 on Sunday, with a best time of 19.6. We top it off with a great visit to Star Trek The Experience!
- Arizona Pet Expo in Phoenix, AZ (April 21, 2007): We won 1st out of three in Division 2 at this one-day spectator event. We missed our veteran Penny but the rest of the team performed professionally to keep us on track with a best time of 20.22.
- Racing in Rim Country Tournament in Payson, AZ (May 19-20):
- Rio Rancho Roadrunner Rally Tournament in Rio Rancho, New Mexico (September 28-30, 2007):
- Red Rocket Blastoff in Cottonwood, AZ (October 13-14, 2007): Our own tournament!
Winners both days at Duel in the Desert, November 04! What fun!
Prior Events
In the 2006 racing year:
- Duel in the Desert Scottsdale, AZ (November 12-13, 2005): We have nowhere to go but up--5th out of 5 in Division 4! Best time: 20.384
- Rattlesnake Roundup Luke Air Force Base, AZ (February 25-26, 2006): Hot fun! 3rd out of 5 in Division 2! Best time: 20.184. Fergus earns his Flyball Master title!
- Stampede "Bring Back the Old Pros" Tournament St. George, Utah (March l7-19, 2006) We finally break 20 seconds with a best time of 19.736! Cold, wind, and rain add excitement and make everyone spacey. Nonetheless, we win a 2nd out of 5 on Saturday and 2nd out of 2 on Sunday in Division 2. (We're not talking about our 3rd out of 3 on Friday in the Old Pros division). Neka earns her Flyball Master title!
- RUFF Flying Dog Flyball Tournament near Denver, CO (June 9-11, 2006): Rosa and Jonas debut and bring us breakout times, with a new team record of 19.5 seconds. Boris and Trevor receive Junior Handler recognition. We win a 4th and a 2nd out of 5 in Division 4, 3rd out of 4 in Multiireed and have a fabulous time with great weather and beautiful scenery.
- Wags for Wishes multi-sport event in Del Mar, CA (July 7-9, 2006): The heat and lure coursing do us in early--not enough dogs to keep going!
- Coconino County Fair, Flagstaff, AZ (Labor Day weekend, 2006): An exciting demo before the rain starts pouring down!
- Rio Rancho Roadrunner Rally in Rio Rancho, New Mexico (September 30-October 1, 2006): A great first tournament hosted by High Desert Sundogs. Perfect weather and a beautiful setting. We win 3rd and 5th of 7 in Division 2 with a best time of 19.52. Rosa earns Flyball Champion silver and Penny finishes her Flyball Master Champion title.
- Duel in the Desert Scottsdale, AZ (November 12-14, 2004): Two 1st place wins in Division 4! Fergus and Thunder earn their FDCh! Best time: 20.830
- Touch N Go Logandale, NV (December 11-12, 2004): 1st place and 3rd place wins in Division 2 and 3! Best time: 20.227
- Stampede Spring Tournament St. George, Utah (April 2-3, 2005): 4th place in Division 2. Best time: 20.187
- Demo at Heart to Heart Hustle Steele Park, Phoenix (April 30, 2005)
- RUFF Flying Dog Flyball Tournament near Denver, CO (June 10-12, 2005): 1st place in Division 5, 2nd in Division 4. Also, Penny earns her FMX! Best time: 20.079
- Wags for Wishes multi-sport event in Del Mar, CA (July 8-9, 2005): 5th place in Division 3 and 4. Best time: 20.415
- DEO Speedwaggin' No Frills Grand Junction, CO (September 3-4, 2005): 5th and 4th place in Division 2. We celebrate Bravo's Flyball Master title! Best time: 20.150.
Jumps N Jackpots, Las Vegas (October)
Post New Year's, Las Vegas (January)
Flyball Fiesta, Yuma AZ (February)
Fools for Flyball, Del Mar CA (April)
RUFF Flying Dog Flyball Tournament near Denver, CO (June)
Wags for Wishes multi-sport event in Del Mar, CA (July)
After two busy days of racing and a first and second place finish in Blythe, February 2007, we happily pack up to head home.
Base Camp, St. George Utah 2005
No, we don't get excited . . .
Sleepy time after a satisfying day of racing.
Savoring medals in Del Mar, July 2004
Get ready to run!
The Del Mar Four! Four racers in Del Mar on 4/4/04. Only the second tournament for Neka and Bravo, who performed like vets. Thanks to Reta's generosity in taking on boxloading duty, we had a great time and great racing!
You gotta love these outdoor tourneys and their doggy dunking tanks!
How many Rockets can fit in a wading pool?