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Flyball Info

What is Flyball?

Flyball is a sport for dogs and handlers where a team is formed of 4 dogs in a relay race over four hurdles to receive a ball from a spring loaded box then return over the four hurdles. The returning dog is then passed by the next dog in a well timed sequence.

Flyball’s governing body is The North American Flyball Association or NAFA. Dogs earn points towards titles, points are determined by team time.

Less than 32 secs: each dog earns 1 point

Less than 28 secs: each dog earns 5 points

Less than 24 secs: each dog earns 25 points

 

Titles are as follows:

Abbr Title Points Award
FD Flyball Dog 20 Certificate
FDX Flyball Dox Excellent 100 Certificate
FDCh Flyball Dog Champion 500 Certificate
FDCh-S Flyball Dog Champion - Silver 1000 Certificate
FDCH-G Flyball Dog Champion - Gold 2500 Certificate
FM Flyball Master 5000 Pin/Certificate
FMX Flyball Master Excellent 10000 Pin/Certificate
FmCh Flyball Master Champion 15000 Pin/Certificate
ONYX ONYX Award 20000 Pin/Plaque
FGDCh Flyball Grand Champion 30000 Pin/Plaque
FG40K FGDCH-40 40000 Plaque
HB Hobbes Plaque 100000 Plaque

 

Here are some pictures of a Flyball tournament in progress

 

A picture of the lanes before the race.  

 

Buddy bringing back the ball.  

 

Interested in becoming involved in Flyball? 

  1. On Line: Check out the Superdog Spectrum website to find out information about upcoming Flyball classes.  The Tailwind Flyball Club offers Flyball Level 1 and 2 at different times throughout the year.  
  2. E-Mail: tailwind542@shaw.ca
  3. In person: Drop by the training centre at 2660 Hochwald Ave. S.W. Calgary, AB on Sundays.  Please send us an e-mail to find out the exact time.