24K Diving Dogs Freedom Splash 2019

Welcome to 24k Diving Dogs!!!!  Thank you for signing up to jump with us.

We will host a mandatory meeting prior to each splash.  If you are entered in the splash you must attend the meeting.  Also you must check in at the administration desk 30 minutes prior to your splash NO EXCEPTIONS.    It is the competitor’s responsibility to be present at the time of check-in for each splash. Missing a splash time and failure to check in on time will be a forfeiture of that splash. We need to have our running orders printed and posted prior to the splash start time (which can’t be printed if you haven’t checked in or paid for your splashes).  We really need your cooperation with this as we want to do our very best to keep things on time.  

A short practice/get-wet time will be between the splashes for all dogs in the next splash. We will also have the dock open for practice for all entered dogs each morning from 7:45am until 8:25am we strongly encourage taking advantage of this time since we may not have much time between splashes.  We may offer try-its IF time allows but entered competitors take priority.

During competition you must finish each jump within 4 minutes. Time begins when the first team member enters the dock. Dogs will get 2 jumps (back to back) and the longest of the two will be your qualifying score for the splash. If the toy is thrown out of the pool, it will be tossed back in the middle of the pool or given to the handler. It is the handler’s responsibility in both Open (Lap and Veteran included) jumps and in Air Retrieve to have a volunteer or helper to retrieve the toy. The NADD judges or AR rig operators will not throw or retrieve the toy for them.

The Air Retrieve distance will start at 6 feet for Open and 4 feet for Lap. Each attempt will be given 90 seconds.  If a dog does not jump and times out, the next attempt will begin immediately and will run until either the dog jumps, or time expires. If a dog times out or does not jump, this will be counted as a miss.  If a dog misses and begins to swim around under the bumper, the NADD AR crew will immediately move the rig out away from over the pool. The handler must either call the dog back or throw a toy to lure the dog back. Once the dog has started back to the dock, the rig will be reset. Once the rig is reset, regardless of the dogs positon, time will begin for the next attempt.

You will be required to sign a waiver and liability release form for both 24k and NADD.  Once signed and checked in you will receive an armband.  You will not be allowed on the dock without an armband.  Please keep your armband for the entire event.

If you have a reactive dog and choose to participate in any Dock Diving activities here at 24k Diving Dogs you will be responsible for keeping your dog under your control at ALL times.  Feel free to use a basket muzzle if you like.  Keep ample space from all other dogs.  IF your dog lunges or causes any reactive incident you will be invited to leave and forfeit any or all monies due to 24k Diving Dogs or NADD.  We want all dogs to enjoy the sport of diving dogs however we must keep the sport safe for everyone and every dog. If you have a reactive dog take measures to keep your dog out of any incidents so that it can enjoy the sport as well.  All dogs must be leashed or crated, absolutely NO dogs are to be loose on the property unless they are on the dock competing.

Our weather is known to shift within minutes.  Generally events will be held during light rain.  If there is lightning in the area everything will be cancelled or delayed.  All measures will be made to get all the splashes in.

Please pick up ALL of your dogs accidents, failure to do so will result in you being asked to leave the grounds and forfeiting any monies owed 24k Diving Dogs and NADD. There will be poop buckets available for YOU to dispose of your dogs poop.

Unless crated, dogs must be leashed at all times except when on the dock or working with an instructor.  Leashes cannot exceed 6’ in length.  Retractable leashes are absolutely prohibited.  Prong collars are allowed but must be removed before entering the dock.

There are designated areas for dropping off gear, parking, and crating. Please follow signs for parking and dropping off gear.  Everyone should park in the pasture along the fence running along Tobacco Circle.  You may pull up next to the kennels to drop off your gear.  Crating and Tents can be set up next to the pool area.  No parking is allowed near the pool area unless you have a handicap sign, there will be a handicapped and worker parking area marked.  If you are a worker at the event you may park (near) the handicap area!!! Please all others park in the pasture next to the pool.  You may crate and have tents in the pool area but no parking.  We will have someone directing you if you have questions.

NADD is making a clarification on the No-Show and Preregistration policy. If you preregister for any event, AND do not show up on the first day(s) that you preregistered for.....you will be removed from the preregistration list and added to the ON-site list...This will result in a few possibilities:

1) If this is a facility event, you will be charged $25 for the splashes. 

2) If the event fills, you may lose your spot. 

To avoid this, please, remove your dog from any splashes you will not be able to attend 7 days prior to the day of the event. This will help avoid any of the above listed possibilities. 

Anyone who pushes or throws their dog into the pool or in any other way abuses their dog will be excluded from further participation and  will forfeit any splash or fees!

Absolutely NO dogs are allowed in the pond at any time or inside any of our training areas (agility ring, obedience ring, barn).

cash and checks are preferred however we will accept credit cards with a 3% convenience fee assessed

VENDORS!!!!!!!!

******KIM LANGEVIN WILL BE OUR PHOTOGRAPER AT ALL OUR EVENTS THIS SEASON*****

Please no other camera photography, cellphones ok.  Kim is very talented and we are grateful that she will be at our events this year to capture all our dogs!!!

******Rene' Ludecke will be here to provide service to your dog.*******

Equine / K9 Sport Massage Therapist

K9 Manual massage and cold laser therapy $ 60

Kinesiology taping, neuro myofascial release and acupressure also available if needed.

Phone # 229-403-1352

book appts ahead of show for guaranteed spot!

******Rankin Tacos******Super excited to announce that we will be having a food vendor for part of this event.  We realize there are very few choices and have taken great measures to try to get a food vendor for you all.  Please utilize this in hopes he will come back to future events.  They will be here on to offer breakfast and lunch on Friday the 28th.  They will also be here on Sunday 30th for breakfast and lunch.  rankintacos.com

We will be offering hydro dash at this event for fun.... this will be our first time offering it... please be patient as we all learn the sport together.

Closest restaurants

Havana Hobbit

7771 Florida Georgia Hwy (4.7 miles)

Havana FL

850 539-4040

El Jalisco Havana (5.8 miles)

102 East First Ave

Havana FL

850 616-5088

Millers Lighthouse Seafood Grill (5.5 miles)

6780 Florida Georgia Hwy

Havana FL 32333

850 539-1222

RV Parks

Tallahassee RV Park

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Hotels – call and check for pet policies

Cairo does not have much as far as things to do or restaurants its a very small town.  Bainbridge is also a small town but has a Walmart and a few restaurants.  If you would like to have a lot to do and choose from we recommended staying in Tallahassee (30 minutes away) there are lot of restaurants and shopping to choose from.

Best Western Executive Inn

2800 US Highway 84 E ·(229) 377-8000 Cairo GA

 Quality Inn   

1403 Tallahassee Hwy ·(229) 243-7000 Bainbridge GA

Best Western Plus Tallahassee North Hotel

2727 Graves Rd ·(850) 562-7200 Tallahassee FL

Hampton Inn Tallahassee-Central

2979 Apalachee Pkwy ·(850) 309-1300 Tallahassee FL