Registration
- Online registration closes 06/12/2025 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: https://www.k9waterworld.com/
Contact Email Address: k9waterworld@gmail.com
Contact Phone: 512-754-7483
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
- 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
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05:00 pm: Splash #302 (Hydro Dash)
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07:00 pm: Splash #103 (Air Retrieve)
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10:00 am: Splash #1 (Distance Jump)
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11:30 am: Splash #2 (Distance Jump)
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01:00 pm: Splash #3 (Distance Jump)
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02:30 pm: Splash #4 (Distance Jump)
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04:00 pm: Splash #301 (Hydro Dash)
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07:00 am: Splash #101 (Air Retrieve)
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09:00 am: Splash #5 (Distance Jump)
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11:00 am: Splash #6 (Distance Jump)
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01:00 pm: Splash #7 (Distance Jump)
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03:00 pm: Splash #8 (Distance Jump)
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07:00 am: Splash #102 (Air Retrieve)
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09:00 am: Splash #9 (Distance Jump)
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11:00 am: Splash #10 (Distance Jump)
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01:00 pm: Splash #11 (Distance Jump)
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03:00 pm: Splash #12 (Distance Jump)
Other Notes
Welcome to our "Salty Dawg" Regional Qualifier!
This is a free event for spectators and vendor shopping.
Judges:
Leslie Garbutt , Justin Rackley, Ashley Peterson, Jonathon Teague
This event is the 3 of 6 dock diving events hosted by K9 Waterworld this calendar year, that are sanctioned by North America Diving Dogs. This is our qualifier and can only offer "Try-it's" if time permits.
How to get your K9WW FaNaddict Award
This is an award given to celebrate your dogs that are jumping in 4 or more splashes at all K9WW events May through August. This award will be given out at our country themed "Friendsgiving Event" in September. *New and different award this year*
Pre-paying for your splashes!
You have the option to pay ahead! Pre-payment invoices will be sent out shortly after the closing date which means you have the option to pay online between the closing date and the night before the event begins to decrease your check in time. Pre-paying reserves your spot in the running order. If you choose not to pre-pay, no worries! Payment will be accepted on-site. Cash, Check and Debit preferred, credit cards accepted:)
Withdrawals: For all NADD events, please note that you CANNOT WITHDRAW AFTER THE CLOSING DATE of the event. Mark your calendar to give yourself enough time to make changes to your entries. Please refer to the NADD Rulebook: Page 4, Section 4: Entry Procedures for further information regarding "Withdrawals" and "No Shows".
Registering splashes after closing: Always call or text 956-303-7833 to see if there's room for more entries.
What to expect at our "Salty Dawg" Regional Qualifier:
This event is open to the public for spectating as we want to show off your dog's amazing jumps!
- Crate your dogs in a safe and cool area through the event! Our training building is temperature controlled and will be available for $10/dog/day for crating. Maximum 24 dogs. We also have 8 outdoor 5x5 kennels with fans in the shade available. First come, first served.
- Our facility has a large outdoor parking area with night lights, lots of grass for setting up tents, a barn and breezeway attaching 2 buildings to escape the sun. If we have rain, please do not park on the grass
- Off-leash potty area for competitors to use. This is to the left of our Bone Pool. (Please be courteous as our Bone Pool is rented by the hour all day, everyday except for our Event Puppy Pool Party!
- Free "Puppy Pool Party"at The Bone Pool (for dock divers in training) from 12pm-1pm on Saturday. Bring your puppies for exposure and a good time! Waiver must be signed to enter.
- Professional photos available for purchase of your dogs jumping. Jay Hill will be here all 3 days to capture those moments that we can't!
- Canine Trigger Point Therapy available all 3 days by booking in advance through canineathletestoolbox.com
- Wondercide is here! As seen in "The New York Times" "House Beautiful" and "People" magazine! Plant-powered protection from bugs... for pets, family and home! Make sure to connect with them for questions about this alternative to using harmful chemicals on our dogs.
- Dog Oasis Dog Treats will be here all 3 days. Single ingredient goodies for purchase.
- Crossroads Dog Academy will be here all 3 days for questions regarding training and will be offering some giveaways.
- Kate's Homemade's will have homemade bread, farm fresh eggs, baked goods and the popular "dock diver soap" available for purchase on Saturday.
- The Barkery will have "popsicles" and other all natural ingredient treats for purchase on Saturday.
- Raffles and "Spin the wheel"all 3 days
NOTES:
Splash Start times:
Check in is in our barn. Please check in 30 min before the "scheduled start time" of your splash. NOTE that actual splash times can change depending on the finishing times of the previous splash.
*Hydro Dash on Friday will begin when the last Distance Splash finishes*
If you are new to dock diving, let us know so we can walk you through how our events work!
Spectators are always welcome and the bleachers are wheelchair accessible.
If you'd like to rent the pool for practice ahead of time, book online here!
If you are looking for dock diving seminars or a trainer to work with, please contact one of our dock diving instructors here!
Please call or email with questions or if splashes are full:
512-754-7483
*For vender or volunteer opportunities at our events, please email Leslie at k9waterworld@gmail.com, Subject: K9WW Events