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
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