Registration
- Online registration begins on 05/16/2025 at 01:00 pm (CDT) and closes 07/25/2025 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: www.darkk9.com
Contact Email Address: sportclmb@aol.com
Contact Phone: 859-221-0885
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".
- This event is an Open Splash event. This is done at Portable Dock trials and other shows that have timing conflicts with other dog events. The time for each splash for the day will be set such as 9am for example for all the splashes. You have between the posted start time and end time (either before AR starts or the end of the last day, usually 3pm) to complete your splashes for the day. When you check in you will be handed “Splash Cards” for each splash that you pay for. When you are ready to jump during the day, hand a splash card to the wrangler to get put into the running order. It is the handler's responsibility to be sure to be present it before their turn to jump. Please be aware that at many events, the running order board fills very quickly and early in the day.
- Please Note: You must pay for all pre registered splashes at time of check-in. Any splashes not paid for will be put back into the event's on-site registration availability list and result in a no-show. If you are registering multiple dogs there will be a no-show for each dog. You are responsible for all pre-registered splashes.
- 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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01:00 pm: Splash #101 (Air Retrieve) - This year we have added an additional Rig to be able to offer instant changeover between AR/HD
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01:00 pm: Splash #301 (Hydro Dash) - This year we have added an additional Rig to be able to offer instant changeover between AR/HD
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09:00 am: Splash #1 (Distance Jump) - Jump Card Event
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09:00 am: Splash #2 (Distance Jump) - Jump Card Event
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09:00 am: Splash #3 (Distance Jump) - Jump Card Event
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09:00 am: Splash #4 (Distance Jump) - Jump Card Event
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05:00 pm: Splash #302 (Hydro Dash) - We will also offer HD session in between splashes. Get your name on the board if interested
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09:00 am: Splash #5 (Distance Jump) - Jump Card Event
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09:00 am: Splash #6 (Distance Jump) - Jump Card Event
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09:00 am: Splash #7 (Distance Jump) - Jump Card Event
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09:00 am: Splash #8 (Distance Jump) - Jump Card Event
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05:00 pm: Splash #102 (Air Retrieve) - We will also offer AR session in between splashes. Get your name on the board if interested
Other Notes
Totally 80's NADD Dock Diving Competition 2025
Presented by DARK K9 Sports
Hey dudes and dudettes, get ready to have your minds blown with a bark-tastic event that's gonna be totally gnarly! We're talking about the NADD Qualifier & Totally 80's themed North American Diving Dogs event happening from August 1st through 3rd, 2025. This is one event you won't want to miss, so mark your calendars now because it's going to be a blast from the past!
Event Overview
Join us as we dive into the excitement with the Jump Card system and witness top-tier canine athleticism. We're bringing the retro vibes with NERF toys and the new NADD Official Bumpers AR and HD. Your dogs will be flying high and making waves in the most rad way possible.
Schedule of Events
- August 1st: AR and HD competitions
- August 2nd: Distance and AR competitions
- August 3rd: Distance and HD competitions
Jump card acceptance kicks off at 12:00 PM on August 1st and at 8:30 AM on August 2nd and 3rd. Don’t forget to present your jump cards for the day of competition, and make sure you're there to cheer on your fave furry friends!
Awards and Recognition
We’ll be celebrating the best of the best with awards for the top Open Class H.AR.D Charger in each division: Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Ruby, and Topaz. And because it's the 80's, we've got to have a Best Costume award! Dress yourself and your pup in their totally rad 80's attire and strut your stuff.
Event Details
This event will count towards the 2025 DARK K9 Season championship. Each event will add points to your dog's total for the year. The more you attend, the better your chances of being crowned the ultimate champ. Pretty righteous, right? Check out our website for all the deets.
And hey, inclusivity matters, so we’re making sure everyone can join in the fun with a wheelchair-accessible dock. We want to see everyone having a blast and diving into the retro vibes.
Registration
Ready to take the plunge? Register on our website: www.darkk9sports.com. While you're there, don't forget to put in your walk-up song requests. What's more 80's than having the perfect jam while you and your dog rock the dock?
Don't Miss Out!
So, what are you waiting for? This event is going to be totally tubular, filled with thrilling jumps and amazing canines. Immerse yourself in the festive atmosphere and relive the best decade ever. Grab your leg warmers, tease up your hair, and get ready for a weekend full of fun, excitement, and paws-itively rad memories.
Be there or be square!