Post by Admin on Oct 17, 2022 19:28:07 GMT
PUMPKIN PATCH
FLYBALL TRIAL (FCI)
TRIAL INFORMATION
Welcome to this month's Flyball trial -- 🎃For this month, dogs will be racing to retrieve their pumpkins (orange balls)! We hope everyone is in the spirit and ready to collect them as fast as possible.
EVENT DATES
• Entries open: 10/17/22 @ 10:00PM PST
• Entries close: 10/31/22 @11:59PM PST
IMAGE REQUIREMENTS
• 1 picture required, should show all of the dog and handler(s) as appropriate. Up to 4 images allowed.
• Size of image should be no larger than 800 x 700px.
• Image(s) should not be reused.
• One dog per post.
SETTING INFORMATION
• Handlers should be in festive garb and may wear comfortable, functional costumes if so desired. Think of a day at the patch!
• Dogs may wear collars or harnesses that aren't intrusive.
• Arena should be a large indoor or outdoor space with racing lanes. Pumpkin patch theme optional but preferred.
• The ball(s) should be orange for this event. 🧡
STANDARD REQUIREMENTS
• Dogs must be over the age of 12 months to participate.
• Junior handlers must be at least 8 years of age.
• Dogs should not be pregnant, nursing, or injured.
CLASSES AND EXERCISES
• Singles: Opened to dogs running solo with their handler.
◦ Off the Box - Release box is triggered, dog grabs ball, and prepares to run back.
◦ Return Sprint - Ball in mouth, dog races back down toward handler.
• Pairs: Opened to groups of two dogs and two handlers racing.
◦ Race Start - The first dog in the lineup is released by the handler and makes their way down the lane.
◦ Dog Swap - As the first dog returns and is caught by their handler, the second dog is released to sprint down the lane.
◦ Off the Box - Release box is triggered, dog grabs ball, and prepares to run back.
• Teams: Opened to groups of four dogs and four handlers racing.
◦ Race Start - The first dog in the lineup is released by the handler and makes their way down the lane.
◦ Dog Swap - As a team dog returns and is caught by the handler, the next dog is released to run down the lane.
◦ Off the Box - Release box is triggered, dog grabs ball, and prepares to run back.
◦ Return Sprint - Ball in mouth, dog races back down toward handler.
ROLEPLAY ADDITIONS
The below elements are optional and only included for those wanting additional roleplay in their entry images.
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PARTICIPATE
Please include the following when submitting your image --
[b]Registered Name(s):[/b]
[b]Registration Nr(s):[/b] (SKA ID# or Discord ✓)
[b]Breed(s):[/b]
[b]Class:[/b]
[b]Exercise(s):[/b]
[b]Handler Name:[/b]* For Pairs and Teams, all dogs must be shown doing an exercise. These may be edited together or additional pictures are permitted. Your choice! Exercises such as "Dog Swap" may count for 2 dogs.
LAIKA OF GAGNAM STYLE
