Registration
- Online registration begins on 06/27/2025 at 01:00 pm (CDT) and closes 09/05/2025 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)
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09:00 am: Splash #2 (Distance Jump)
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09:00 am: Splash #3 (Distance Jump)
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09:00 am: Splash #4 (Distance Jump)
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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
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09:00 am: Splash #5 (Distance Jump)
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09:00 am: Splash #6 (Distance Jump)
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09:00 am: Splash #7 (Distance Jump)
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09:00 am: Splash #8 (Distance Jump)
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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
Other Notes
DARK K9 Pajama Party Event
Get cozy and join us for a Pajama Party themed North American Diving Dogs event from September 12th through 14th! Dive into the excitement with the Jump Card system and experience top-tier canine athleticism using NERF or the NEW NADD Official Bumpers AR and HD.
Event Schedule
- September 12th: AR and HD
- September 13th: Distance and AR
- September 14th: Distance and HD
Jump card acceptance starts at 12:00 PM on September 12th and at 8:30 AM on September 13th and 14th. Remember to present your jump cards for the day of the competition.
Awards and Celebrations
Celebrate 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. Plus, don't miss out on the Best Costume award—dress yourself and your pup in their pajamas!
Points and Accessibility
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 winning. See the website for details. This event features a wheelchair-accessible dock to ensure everyone can join in the fun. Immerse yourself in the festive atmosphere.
Mark your calendars and get ready for a weekend full of thrilling jumps and amazing dogs!
Registration
Register on our website: www.darkk9sports.com. And don't forget to put in your walk-up song requests while you're there.