Competitions 2013, just a reminder…

 

The competitions on the Rooky Racers calendar page are the main ones we will enter this year… the criteria are - they are all fairly local, will have either Chris or I there to help out / do paper work, and are evenly spread out date wise … we don't want dogs and owners getting “flyball burn out” !

However we can compete anywhere in the UK (and Europe if you want !) if there is a competition you want to go to let me know and I can ask the rest of the team, all competitions can be found here on the BFA website:

http://www.flyball.org.uk/official/diary.php

And if Chris and I cannot make it you are welcome to take a box and balls and race on your own.

Fringe competitions that I will email about this year:

July 6th - Barbury Castle. Marlborough, Wiltshire SN8 1RS – reason for venue?… this is in conjunction with Barbury International horse trials http://www.barburyhorsetrials.co.uk/   as a Flyball competitor you get free entrance to see the horse trials and go round the show.  I will be at this show as my wife and daughter are big horse fans.

July 20th - Imber Court, East Molesey, Surrey KT8 0BT – reason for venue?… this is a “classic” venue, has been running for years, and only 45 minutes away.  Not been for a while as there are now more local competitions.  Good chance to meet and race the London teams.  This is where the Rooky Racers entered their first starters team :)

July 27th to 31st - Tai Lawr, Brygwran, Anglesey LL65 3SW – reason for venue?… this is aimed at the team members who like to combine holiday and Flyball !.  Anglesey is a lovely area with lots of beaches… but North Wales is a real trek, and the venue is tiny and packed !…. a real experience, you should try and go at least once!.

July 27th - Shalford Park, Guildford, Surrey GU4 8BL – reason for venue?… 50 minute drive away, so just within our 1 hour journey boundary.

August 24th - Upton Court Park, Slough, Berkshire SL3 7LU – reason for venue?… 25 minutes away (Nick, you can bring some frozen yogurt!!)

September 7th - Hedsor Golf Course, Wooburn Common, Buckinghamshire HP10 0JW – reason for venue?… 25 minute drive away, new venue for 2013.

September 14th - RSPCA Southridge, Potters Bar, Hertfordshire EN6 3LZ – reason for venue?… 50 minute drive away, so just within our 1 hour journey boundary, good chance to race new teams North and North East of London.

October 12th - Apps Court Farm, Walton on Thames, Surrey KT12 2EG – reason for venue?… only 30 minutes away, it is one I have heard of but never been too…. I will probably go to this one to see what it is like.

Make the most of it, I have a horrible feeling the competitions will dry up again in 2014 with the introduction of new rules limiting who and where competitions can be hosted… however I do know there could be one in Cornwall 2014… sounds like a good excuse for a holiday !.

Andy

Acremead movers and shakers

Points hot off the press !:

Lacey gets Flyball Dog Graduate
Mist gets Flyball Dog Intermediate (after scoring more points than Milly lol ;-)     )
Ruby (Young) gets Flyball Dog Intermediate

Great going girls !

These points are so hot we are still waiting for the Rebounds points to be added !.

Will update later !.

Andy

Update 1 - The Rebounds points might be a while due to a problem on the paper work, but don't worry, it is all known about by the BFA and wont impact points earned by those dogs in that team.

Update 2 - And the Rebound points are up, some good points scored by Jace !, and for Toby this was his best ever comp for points.

Jace and Radley = 125 points
Jovi = 110 points (run by Jan)
Toby = 75

As for Chewy.... *sigh* there is no light at the end of her tunnel ! = 65 points

Fun dog show Monday 6th May

If you fancy trying something different this Bank Holiday Monday Jan (who runs Lacy and young Ruby) will be judging at the following show, I am going with Chewy lol !

 

The classes start at 12.30pm but but you can book in from 11am, there are Novelty and Obedience classes.

 

Andy…

Companion Dog Show

Held under Kennel Club regulations.  No puppies under 6 months

Only undocked dogs and legally docked dogs may be entered for exhibition at this show

in aid of Woking Citizens Emergency Fund

at The Send May Fair

Send Recreation Ground Send Surrey GU23 7EZ

Monday 6th May 2013  12 noon  Registration for classes from 11 am

Entry fees: £2 per class.  Rosettes for places 1st-5^th in all classes plus Best in Show. 

 

Breed classes start : 12noon  Judge: Carol Broadley

1. Any variety puppy (6-9 months)

2.Any variety puppy (9-12months)  Followed by Best Puppy in show

3. Any variety non-sporting  4. Any variety sporting

5. Any variety open  6.Any variety veteran (over 7 years)

Followed by Best in Show

 

Novelty classes start :  1pm  Judge: Kim Plested

7. Best veteran D or B – 7 years plus  8. Dog or Bitch with the waggiest tail

9. Best rescue D or B   10. Prettiest bitch   11 Most handsome dog 12. Best 6 legs  13. Best Brace

14. Best unlike Brace 15. Best trick 16. – Best Young  handler (handler under 12 year’s old)  

17.D or B the judge would like to take home

18.Companion Dog Club class –Any variety non pedigree Dog

19. Companion Dog Club class- Any variety non pedigree Bitch

 

Obedience classes starts: 12.30pm

20.Starters Judge: Chris Turner

Heel on lead, recall and sit. Sit stay ½ minute, Down stay 1 minute

(for dogs and handlers who have not won in any open or championship show)

 

21. Triers Judge: Julie Osborne

Heel on lead. Heel free. Recall - present and finish. Retrieve handler’s article. Sit stay 1 minute. Down stay 2 minutes ( for dogs who have not won in novice or higher at any open or championship show)

 

Further information available from Caroline Ashford 01483 768238,   www.newlandswds.co.uk or newlandsdogtraining@gmail.com  

 

 

 

DOGS IN CARS ON HOT DAYS

Your dog is vulnerable and at risk during hot weather and the Kennel

Club offers the following guidance to help guide you through the do’s and

don’ts travelling to and whilst at Kennel Club licensed events.

• When travelling to a show please take a moment to consider whether

the route to the show is on a busy holiday route, and leave earlier to

avoid increased time in traffic jams.

• If your vehicle is not air-conditioned seriously consider whether

travelling to the show is a good idea at all.

• The vehicle should be as fully ventilated as possible, and plenty of

stops should be taken, with lots of water available to drink.

• Ensure your dog is not sitting in full sunlight. There should be plenty of

free flowing air around the dog.

• When at the show, never leave your dog in the vehicle.

• Keep the dog in the shade – take your own shade, for example a

large umbrella and always have plenty of water available to drink so

your dog stays well hydrated.

• Avoid your dog taking part in unnecessary exertion, or from standing

in exposed sunlight for extended lengths of time.

Remember, if you feel hot your dog is very likely to feel much hotter and

dehydrated, and this could lead to dire results. Please look after your

dog’s welfare.

Warning: if your dog is found to be at risk, forcible entry

to your vehicle may be necessary without liability for any

damage caused.

Anyone whose dog is entered at a Kennel Club licensed event should

take all reasonable steps to ensure the needs of their dog(s) are met, and

should not put a dog’s health and welfare at risk by any action, default,

omission or otherwise. Breach of Kennel Club Regulations in this respect

may be referred to the General Committee for disciplinary action under

Kennel Club Regulations.

Right to refuse entries. Exhibitors/competitors are reminded that

show societies have the right under Kennel Club Regulations to refuse

any entry.

YOUR FRINDLY LOCAL DOG CLUB MEETS EVERY THURSDAY  DURING TERM TIMES AT LANCASTER HALL, SEND : FROM 6.30PM

 

Rooky Racers, 4 years old :-)

Just having a little dig back over the history of the Rooky Racers, and thought I would share (a very brief summary) how things have changed over the last 4 years :-)

It the beginning (before Rooky Racers) there was the Diana Brimblecombe Flyball Team run by the lovely Sarah North.... "back in those days" you had to travel miles to find a team to train with.  This is where Chris and I started Flyball.

We wore team colours that were a fetching shade of grey ! (spot Chris, and yes, even in those days he was on his phone lol!).

Sadly Sarah decided to fold the team, at which point most people gave up Flyball... however from the ashes two new teams were born.

First off the mark were the Rooky Racers, and a few months later Bone Idol (hence the good friendship between these two teams). 

Our first ever race was in Division 7 at Fairview Farm on May 4th 2009, with a declared time of 21.70 we were seeded first in our division.

Full of anticipation of a good days racing and easy wins Muttley, Milly, Tosca, Indy & Indie set off to demolish the competition....

Rooky Racers 21.70

Shooting Star Rebels 22.04

Malmesbury Monks 22.06

Bassett Allsorts 22.11

Soxon Runners 22.41

Fourpaws Running 22.44

...we ended up coming last with a best time of 23.21 (!) lol.

Since then Indy and Indie have moved on but still race with other teams closer to where they live.

Four years later we now have 4 open teams, 2 that run under 20 seconds and a fastest ever time of 18.81 seconds.

A lovely group of dogs and people that make being with the Rooky Racers a real treat (and gets me out of bed every Saturday morning to help run training with a hang over !!).

Some then and now photos:

Training chute:

2009 = Chris fixed special chute:

Now = Nigel multi level luxury GTI chute:

2009 = x1 Peter Cave KV9 

Now = x2 Black Brain from Belgium (First team in the UK to get these... )

2009 = Our first ever starters team get 1st in London.

Now = Alfie and Benji from London 2009 join Milly and Harry in 2012 to get 1st at the BFA Champs Div 22

In 2 weeks time (27th/28th April) we hope to have 6 teams racing at Cantley Park in Wokingham, quiet a few people will be camping over and I think a few beers might also be consumed... 

So any dogs who are in the Rookys ... whether in starters training or open who want to race at Cantley please let me know.

If you cant make it but want your dog to compete we should have enough spare hands to pick them up and race them on the day, just collect them in the evening !

You will find us at Cantley by looking out for our tall red flag and big event tent :-)

Andy

Movers and Shakers - March / April

The latest movers and shakers !

Well done Summer on gaining 5000 points and her Flyball Dog Advanced award at Fairview Farm in March.

Future shakers to keep an eye on:

Mist and Young Ruby are close to 1000 points and their Flyball Dog Intermediate awards.

Lacy is close to 3000 points and her Flyball Dog Graduate award.

Blimey, talk about girl power :-)

Congrats and happy racing,

Andy