2023 NADD SouthEast Regionals

REMINDER You only need to sign up for one splash in each discipline (distance, AR, HD) that will automatically enroll you in the second one. 

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Camping spots -

On site 
https://www.gnfa.com/p/rvreservations
http://rvreservations.gnfamarket.com/default.aspx
Or
https://fairharborrvpark.com/

Some of you were at Regionals last year and its mostly the same with slight change to order, location and scoring.   First time at Regionals?  Perfect.  I want to cover all the information I can think of to help you feel confident in what is happening when, where and how.   The more you know the more confident you will feel and hopefully that translates into confidence on the dock. 

Directions:
The East gate is the main gate and should be used if you have an RV/staying on site or can't get in the South Gate.   The South Gate should be open each day.  The pool is just south of the clock tower.   

Parking:
You can park anywhere in the area except on the updog field, the road by the dock, and the road leading to the bathroom or beside the bathroom.  You can pretty much park and setup anywhere you like except blocking a road or the middle of the updog field, or in an RV spot. Check the map above for a better idea.
You can set up a tent at your vehicle (recommended as there is minimal shade)         Map Link

Weather:
We jump in the rain and only stop if lightning or severe conditions are present.   We resume as soon as those conditions no longer impact the safety of competitors.

CHECK IN

When you arrive, check in at the admin tent to sign waivers, ask questions, Then head to the board so we know you are on the grounds.  Let us know your dogs name and we will mark you as present.

It's easier just to sign the waiver at the event but if you prefer, you can use these:

Print and Sign event Waiver

RUN ORDERS
This event is going to be very full. We will be jumping all day each day pretty much.  We are running alphabetical order, A-Z each discipline.  Run orders will be posted the night before each day.   Be alert and let us know asap if you have a dog that needs to move because it's within 5 of another of your dogs.  

Your Turn:

Please be ready to go 5 dogs before it is your turn, and standing near the dock where directed by the wranglers.  Check in when you are 5 dogs away and we will mark you as “ready” on the board.
Potty yourself and the dog, make sure you have all your gear, including your toy.. Take the stairs as the dog on the dock  is finishing up, open the gate as they are exiting the dock.  Handle your turn like a champ Then,  exit quickly so the next team can rock the dock. 

There are bathrooms/facilities at the dock.

FOOD:

Near the dock is a food stand with typical fair fare being served.
  Most good restaurants are in Warner Robbins.
Alcohol should not be visible on the property. 

Jr Handlers:

Make sure when you check in at admin that the Jr Handler is added to your dog as a Jr handler in the system.  By participating in the Jr Handler event, they are automatically invited to Nationals to compete as Jr Handlers.   
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Awards:
Placements are awarded on Sunday only and you must be present to accept our ribbon or have appointed someone to grab them for you. This worked out just fine last year.  If you take a ribbon for someone, you just need to sign for it.

** Scores.  As per the rules, you should review your scores and ensure they are correct prior to completion of the event.  We will triple check and still can miss something. Please help by checking your scores.

Volunteers:

If you want to help with Setup, admin, wrangling, judging or tear down, let me know asap.  I need a line judge for HD for example.

Sponsors:

Please stop by the Antinol booth and thank them for their support and also ask them how their supplement is serving sport dogs all over the world. Bob will have goodies for you I’m sure.

Photographer:
Kim Langevin will be on site again all day each day and she will be posting her info so you can see the pictures once published.

Regionals Schedule

 Running orders posted on Wednesday

Check in 1 hr before your HD, 1 hr before your Distance, 2 hr before your AR
(before your proposed splash time) Not the start of the discipline 

We are running in Alphabetical order (Only adjustment is for back to back dogs with the same owner. The second dog can move 5 or less dogs down the list.  But stays in same run order.

Same run order for the second splash of the day.

If you miss your turn, you forfeit your turn. You are responsible for being there on time, even if we start early.

No practice time during the event :  before, during or after.  Except during your first splash if wanted.

** Remember this schedule is tentative and you should be checked in and ready well before your estimated time.   We could be 1-2 hours early going into Splash 2 and AR
We will go right into the next discipline if we are early. Do Not miss your turn.


Thursday Schedule

8 am checkin opens
9am HD
10am Distance Splash 1
12 Jr handler splash
12:30 Distance splash 2
4pm-6pm AR

Friday Schedule

7am checkin. You do not have to check in before 7am.
7:30am -9am. Hydrodash
9am-1pm  Distance Splash 1
1PM Jr splashes
1:30-5pm Distance Splash 2
5pm-7  Air Retrieve

Saturday Schedule
7:30am -9am. Hydrodash
9am-1:30pm  Distance Splash 1
1:30 PM Jr splashes
1:45-5:45pm Distance Splash 2
6pm-8pm  Air Retrieve

Sunday
7am checkin. You do not have to check in before 7am.
7:30am -9am. Hydrodash
9am-1pm  Distance Splash 1
1PM Jr splashes
1:15pm -4:45pm Distance Splash 2
4:45pm-6:45pm  Air Retrieve

Placements

Will be handed out within an hour of each disciplines' conclusion on Sunday.   Please be present to accept your ribbon or have made arrangements for someone to get them for you or ship them to you.  

Discipline Reminders:

Please read and know the rules.  Read everything twice. And know how it is slightly different at Regionals.  This is a big event, so bring your A game. 

Hydrodash

• Judge says “Yep” when the toy is ready, and the team is on the dock-
• Team must request splash if they want one.  It will not be asked by judges. 
• 10 & 7 ft marked on railing with red (open) and green (lap) tape
• If team has second handler at the end of the pool they MUST stay there until the dog has finished BOTH attempts.

Distance Protocol

- 3 mins total. Optional practice jump only during the first splash (must let judge know before first jump)

- return toy once per jump attempt (standard rules) by someone other than a judge

Air Retrieve

- rig operator says “Yep” when toy is set at correct distance

- You will be timed 45 sec per attempt

- Rig operator will pull toy out ONLY when requested.

- no wiggling or moving rig/toy to help the team on the dock

- No bumper requests

Jr Handlers

-  Can participate in Regionals and Jr Handler event.  If in Regionals, they are eligible for standard placements.  

-There are no JR placements. Only participation ribbons. 

-must submit the Jr Handler name with dog name to admin for invite to Nationals. We can now add you in the portal as a Jr Handler.

-must have registered in advance, no day of for Jr. Handlers

Placement

A dog can only place once per discipline across all regionals.

Ribbons will be distributed Sunday only and must be picked up or claimed Sunday. None will be shipped.

Scoring

Distance - best score of your 2 splashes

AR and HD - Best score wins with standard tiebreakers.

Scores will be posted at the end of each day.

The Cap System is in place for Regionals

you can exceed the seasonal division thresholds and still place in your division.

DISTANCE

• 12” cap. Meaning - If your best jump is over the 12” cap you will be moved into the next division for placement.

AIR RETRIEVE

• The division you will compete in will be determined by season average at the close of the regional event registration.
• 1ft cap
• No practice

HYDRODASH

• The division you will compete in will be determined by season average at the close of the regional event registration.
• .500 sec cap

Tiebreakers

Distance

Tie Breakers: If dogs are tied in the Final Rankings:

• 1st tie Breaker: Longest splash at Regionals
• 2nd Tie Breaker: 2nd longest splash at Regionals
• 3rd Tie Breaker: Higher Recent average
• 4th Tie Breaker: Higher Season Average.

AR

Each dog will compete on the registered day of competition and the score from that day will be used in the Final Rankings

Dogs will be required to start at a distance NO LOWER than 1 foot below their  SEASON AVERAGE.

• Tie Breakers: If dogs are tied in the Final Rankings:
• 1st Tie Breaker: Dog with the least number of overall misses
• 2nd Tie Breaker: Dog with the higher first miss
• 3rd Tie Breaker: Higher Recent average
• 4th Tie Breaker: Higher Season Average.
• No jump off, if tied here, they both get the invite

HD

Each dog will compete on the registered day of competition and the score from that day will be used in the Final Rankings.

• Tie Breakers: If dogs are tied in the Final Rankings:
• 1st Tie Breaker: Next fastest score on the 2nd run of the Splash.
• 2nd Tie Breaker: Higher Recent average at the completion of the event.
• 3rd Tie Breaker: Higher Season Average.
  
  

Awards will be given for:

• Top 3 Premier , Elite, Master, Senior, Junior and Novice in Open Distance
• Top 3 Elite, Master, Senior, Junior and Novice in Lap Distance,
• Top 3 Open Veteran Distance, Open & Lap AR, and Open & Lap HD.
• Youth participants get participation ribbons

-Ribbons must be claimed on Sunday, they will NOT be mailed

EXTRAS:

Lap dogs must be verified

We are still giving out Q and title ribbons

No jumping in the pool

If you miss your turn, you forfeit your turn for that splash

Now lets make some noise and let the world see how cool our dogs are!  Share on all your social media accounts. Thanks to Kim Langevin of Blue Dog photography for being there to capture the moments.