Flyball is a fast growing sport for dogs of any age or size, having a good level of fitness and a love for retrieving tennis balls.
The sport is governed by the British Flyball Association under which competition in Starter Classes takes place from the age of 12 months, although dogs have to be at least 18 months old before being eligible to compete in a BAF Sanctioned Tournament.
The competion event is a relay race, where each team consists of 4 dogs/handlers plus a 'box loader' with some reserve dogs. Teams then race against each other with each dog having to clear 4 hurdles, retrieve a tennis ball triggerred from the Fly-ball box, before returning over the same 4 hurdles. When the dog crosses the starting line, the next dog is released, although careful timing has to be considered to avoid disqualification by the judges.
The first team to have its fourth dog finish wins the race
Usually, it is the best of 3 runs over which each heat is decided.
NDTC Hosts Qualifying Round for Crufts Team Flyball 2011
Following the successful hosting of this competition in 2009, NDTC are pleased to announce that they will be hosting a qualifying competition for Crufts Team Flyball 2011.
Details of the event taking place on Saturday 8th May 2010 can be found in the Schedule.
Regulations and information regarding this competion can be found on the Kennel
Club website