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Location
210 Prairie LN
Bentonville, AR 72712
479-273-3553
- This is an Outdoor Event
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Registration
- Online registration closes 08/08/2024 at midnight (CDT).
- Pre-registration (online) price per splash for this event is $25.00 (USD) per dog. Payment is due upon check-in.
- Splashes can be purchased on-site the day of the event for $30.00 (USD) 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: http://coolwag.com
Contact Email Address: divingdogs@coolwag.com
Contact Phone: 479-273-3553
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.
NADD Regionals Qualifier
This is a qualifier event for the NADD Diving Dog Regionals.
- In order to qualify for Distance Jump, each dog must have a minimum of three DJ splashes completed at this event. We then take the average of the top three jumps from the event for each dog. Only the top 3 dogs in each division will receive an automatic Distance Jump invite to the Regionals.
- Jumps in all the Splashes will count towards your NADD/AKC titles.
- The Air Retrieve and Hydro Dash qualifier will be based on the highest score achieved at the event. In both Open & Lap, the Top 3 Finishers for each division will earn invites.
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
Thursday, Aug 15, 2024
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04:00 pm: Splash #301 (Hydro Dash)
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05:30 pm: Splash #101 (Air Retrieve)
Friday, Aug 16, 2024
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10:00 am: Splash #102 (Air Retrieve)
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11:30 am: Splash #1 (Distance Jump)
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01:30 pm: Splash #2 (Distance Jump)
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03:30 pm: Splash #3 (Distance Jump)
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05:30 pm: Splash #4 (Distance Jump)
Saturday, Aug 17, 2024
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08:00 am: Splash #103 (Air Retrieve)
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09:30 am: Splash #5 (Distance Jump)
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11:30 am: Splash #6 (Distance Jump)
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01:30 pm: Splash #7 (Distance Jump)
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03:30 pm: Splash #8 (Distance Jump)
Sunday, Aug 18, 2024
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08:00 am: Splash #302 (Hydro Dash)
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09:30 am: Splash #9 (Distance Jump)
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11:30 am: Splash #10 (Distance Jump)
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01:30 pm: Splash #11 (Distance Jump)
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03:30 pm: Splash #12 (Distance Jump)
Other Notes
- This is a qualifying event. You are competing to qualify for a spot at Regionals!!! From NADD’s site:
- Place in the top 3 of any division (open and lap) in any discipline (Distance, Air Retrieve and/or Hydrodash) at a 2023[2024] Qualifier event. (Invites roll down) They do not determine the division you compete in at Regionals
- There will be a total of 3 AR and 2 HD Splashes and 12 Distance Jumps at this event.
- AR and HD are offered on Thursday evening.
- AR is offered Friday and Sunday and HD is offered Saturday.
- There are several hotels in Bentonville and Rogers and several AirBnBs but they can fill up due attractions such as the mountain bike trails, Crystal Bridges, the Amazeum children's museum, The Walton Arts Center, The AMP (music). Google search things to do in Bentonville Arkansas https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attractions-g31441-Activities-Bentonville_Arkansas.html
- There is room to park overnight but there are no amenities. There are a few a dog-friendly campgrounds.
- One is 15 minutes away: https://bellavistapoa.com/thingstodo/recreation/#camping and
- Two are about 35: https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/232601 and https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/233280
- Please keep your dog on a leash unless they are on the dock. (no retractable leashes please)
- Dogs in heat are not allowed.
- The cost for a "Try-it" is $10.00 for two tickets which can be used any day of the event and during times not otherwise used for competition.
- We have a shade structure and electricity as well as a water spigot. There is ample parking around the pool. We also have proper bathrooms.
- A trainer is usually available after the event to help with anything you’d like to work on. If you entered your dog in the event, there is no charge for this; however, the trainer appreciates tips :)
- To review NADD’s Rules, please click here: https://northamericadivingdogs.com/content/view/cmsid/20/2018_North_America_Diving_Dogs_Rules
- If you have any questions, we love to help. Please email us at divingdogs@CoolWag.com.
This event is no longer open for registration.