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Location
- This is an Outdoor Event
Registration
- Online registration closes 07/28/2023 at midnight (CDT).
- Pre-registration (online) price per splash for this event is $27.00 (CAD) per dog. Payment is due upon check-in.
- Splashes can be purchased on-site the day of the event for $32.00 (CAD) per dog.
- Payment is required at check-in for all pre-registered splashes. Refunds will not be issued if you fail to show up for your turn.
Event Contact Info
Website: www.prairiedogsports.ca
Contact Email Address: michelle@prairiedogsports.ca
Contact Phone: 403.348.6564
Event Notes
- A NADD Registration Number is required to enter, purchase here for $35.00.
- Splashes include up to three minutes on the dock for one optional practice jump and two judged jumps. You must inform the judge prior to your jump if you want it to be considered a "practice jump".
- The jump order is set by a posted running order. Each splash closes 30 minutes prior to start time. Failure to be present at the beginning of the splash can result if the forfeiture of jumping in that splash.
- Each distance jumping Splash allows 2 judged jumps, back to back. The longest jump of them will be your Qualifying Score.
- You can earn a Diving Dog Title at this event. You must have five Qualifying Scores within a Division. NADD titles are recognized by the AKC and CKC through their recognition programs. View their applications here (AKC) and here (CKC).
- Please read the official NADD Rules before you attend the Trial.
Independent Event Finals
- This event will have an independent Facility Finals. The finals will not count towards NADD jumps (averages, rankings, etc).
- Each facility will determine how many dogs will make the Finals and the awards to be given, if any.
- At least 3 jumps are required to participate in independent event finals.
Try-its at this event
- Try-its will be allowed as space permits and during Splashes if no competitors are waiting to jump. Try-its cost $10.00.
Schedule
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09:00 am: Splash #1 (Distance Jump) - Must check-in 30 minutes prior to splash.
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11:00 am: Splash #2 (Distance Jump) - Must check-in 30 minutes prior to splash.
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01:00 pm: Splash #101 (Air Retrieve) - Must check-in 30 minutes prior to splash. Facility bumpers will be used.
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03:00 pm: Splash #3 (Distance Jump) - Must check-in 30 minutes prior to splash.
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05:00 pm: Splash #4 (Distance Jump) - Must check-in 30 minutes prior to splash.
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09:00 am: Splash #5 (Distance Jump) - Must check-in 30 minutes prior to splash.
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11:00 am: Splash #6 (Distance Jump) - Must check-in 30 minutes prior to splash.
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01:00 pm: Splash #301 (Hydro Dash) - Must check-in 30 minutes prior to splash. Facility bumpers will be used.
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03:00 pm: Splash #7 (Distance Jump) - Must check-in 30 minutes prior to splash.
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05:00 pm: Splash #8 (Distance Jump) - Must check-in 30 minutes prior to splash.
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09:00 am: Splash #9 (Distance Jump) - Must check-in 30 minutes prior to splash.
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11:00 am: Splash #10 (Distance Jump) - Must check-in 30 minutes prior to splash.
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01:00 pm: Splash #102 (Air Retrieve) - Must check-in 30 minutes prior to splash. Facility bumpers will be used.
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03:00 pm: Splash #11 (Distance Jump) - Must check-in 30 minutes prior to splash.
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05:00 pm: Splash #12 (Distance Jump) - Must check-in 30 minutes prior to splash.
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09:00 am: Splash #13 (Distance Jump) - Must check-in 30 minutes prior to splash.
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11:00 am: Splash #14 (Distance Jump) - Must check-in 30 minutes prior to splash.
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01:00 pm: Splash #302 (Hydro Dash) - Must check-in 30 minutes prior to splash. Facility bumpers will be used.
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03:00 pm: Splash #15 (Distance Jump) - Must check-in 30 minutes prior to splash.
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05:00 pm: Splash #16 (Distance Jump) - Must check-in 30 minutes prior to splash.
Other Notes
Prairie Dog Sports 2023 August Long Splash
This is a four-day event August 4, 5, 6, & 7, 2023
4 Distance Splashes and a Game each day
This event will have an Independent Facility Finals. The Finals will NOT count towards NADD jumps (averages, rankings, etc.).
DAILY SCHEDULE
8am - Site, Check-in, & Pool Open
8:45am - Pool Closed to Practice, Judge's Meeting
9am - First Dog on the Dock
Friday Run Order A-Z
Saturday Run Order M-Z, L-A
Sunday Run Order Z-A
Monday Run Order L-A, M-Z
Run orders are posted on-site daily
INDEPENDENT FACILITY FINALS (SUNDAY, AUGUST 6th)
Following the NADD Event Sunday - Prairie Dog Sports Independent Event Finals.
-Dogs must have a minimum of 3 Splashes over three-days (Friday, Saturday, Sunday) in order to participate.
-Each dog will have the ability to jump twice, the highest score will count as your Finals Score. No practice jump will be allowed.
-If there is a tie resulting, each dog that is tied will jump once more to break the tie.
-If a dog that is in the Top 5 of its' division chooses not to stay for the Finals, the invite will roll down.
-This event has Finals for the Top 5 dogs in each division (Open Class Only).
-Finals will run at the end of the scheduled events on Sunday and will be followed by an awards presentation.
Please plan to stay for the Finals to compete or cheer on your friends!
RESULTS & AWARDS
Jump results are available in your NADD Portal.
Ribbons are presented at the end of each day.
Ribbons are awarded for each qualifying jump, and rosettes for each title earned.
Ribbons will be available for pick-up at the registration desk shorty after each splash. It is the responsibility of each registered competitor to pick-up ribbons at event. Unclaimed ribbons are not kept after event closes.
EVENT DETAILS
PREPAYMENT - Per NADD, we can now offer you the option to prepay for your splashes using the following EFT, prairiedogsports@outlook.com password registration.
Do not arrive prior to site opening.
Pool is open to practice from 8am-8:45am.
Only facility bumpers will be used for Air Retrieve and Hydro Dash.
Check in at registration desk upon arrival or a minimum of 30-minutes prior to registered splash.
Try-it's - Sign-up sheet at registration desk. $15 for 6-minutes. Available as time allows between splashes.
This is an outdoor event.
Benching is from your vehicle.
Porta-potties onsite.
CAMPING - Onsite dry camping is available, $10 per unit, per night. Email michelle@prairiedogsports.ca to register
PHOTOS - Prairie Echo Photography will be onsite to capture your dog's jumps. Pre-orders are requested. Please message Mahalia or email prairie.echophotopraphy@gmail.com.
RAFFLE - There are some wonderful raffle prizes to be won, get your tickets at registration.
VENDORS - We often have various vendors onsite throughout the event. Interested in being a vendor? Email michelle@prairiedogsports.ca.
FACILITY NOTES
Prairie Dog Sports Inc. reserves the right to refuse any person(s) and or dog(s) entry to the facility and events.
Electronic collars/devices are NOT allowed onsite - this includes electronic bark collars.
Prong or pinch collars may be used onsite while walking dog(s) but must be removed prior to entering pool/dock area.
Potty your dog(s) at least 40' away from pool/dock area. Do NOT potty your dog(s) on buildings, vehicles, garbage cans, pylons, or anything not natural.
Follow directional signage and park in approved parking only.
Please respect a minimum of 10' distance between all dogs and handlers.
No nose-to-nose contact with other dogs.
If a dog is handled in an aggressive or inappropriate manner a warning may be issued or the team may be asked to leave without refund.
Pushing or shoving of dog(s) into pool is strictly forbidden.
Treats and/or food are NOT allowed the pool/dock area.
Bitches in season are NOT allowed in pool/dock area.