Entering a competition

Two posts down there are a number of competitions listed that we can enter this year.

As you know the Rooky Racers offer subsidised racing to members, I believe we are the only team to offer this (normally race costs are divided between who ever races on the day).

This year some race costs are increasing to £45 a team which is not cheap !.

As a result some teams now ask for money up front from members who offer to race; if they then pull out they loose their money… even worse if their withdrawal means the team cannot race they have to pay the full entry fee !.

Chris and I want to keep Flyball fun and stress free… this means not resorting to the methods just mentioned, but it means we need your help.

The option to enter a competition is made available between 4 & 6 weeks before the event… if you don't enter on the option day you can be sure not to get a place at the competition.

At the moment Chris and I “best guess” how many teams we can field… but if we guess 3 teams and can only field 2 then the Rooky Racers bank account could loose £45.

If you can have a look at the dates below and let Chris or I know which competitions you could or could not do that would be a great help.

At the moment any competition with a £45 entrance fee will only have the Racers and Raider entered ( as we have more Fast and Medium speed dogs than Slow dogs)… so if you are a Rebound dog (like my Muttley and Chewy) speak up early if you want the chance to race.

Remember we wont charge you if things do not work out !.. Dogs can go lame, personal life can get complicated… so feel free to give us a heads up as soon as you can !.

Andy ( Muttley and Chewy)