Location
- This is an Outdoor Event
Registration
- Online registration begins on 03/14/2025 at 01:00 pm (CDT) and closes 05/23/2025 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: poochpoolschool.ca
Contact Email Address: info@poochpoolschool.ca
Contact Phone: 250-619-8241
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.
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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02:00 pm: Splash #1 (Distance Jump)
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03:00 pm: Splash #2 (Distance Jump)
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04:00 pm: Splash #3 (Distance Jump)
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05:00 pm: Splash #4 (Distance Jump)
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06:00 pm: Splash #101 (Air Retrieve)
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10:00 am: Splash #5 (Distance Jump)
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11:00 am: Splash #6 (Distance Jump)
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12:00 pm: Splash #301 (Hydro Dash)
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01:00 pm: Splash #7 (Distance Jump)
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02:00 pm: Splash #8 (Distance Jump)
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10:00 am: Splash #9 (Distance Jump)
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11:00 am: Splash #10 (Distance Jump)
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12:00 pm: Splash #102 (Air Retrieve)
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01:00 pm: Splash #11 (Distance Jump)
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02:00 pm: Splash #12 (Distance Jump)
Other Notes
Pooch Pool School's Summer Sizzler Qualifier! Open to dogs of any breed, any experience level and any distances!
We are an outdoor facility located on beautiful Vancouver Island, BC. We will have porta-potties on site. Dry camping available.
Food vendors and Sponsor vendors welcome! Please email info@poochpoolschool.ca to reserve a spot.
Professional Photographer on site. Ayri K. Photography (email: ayrikphotography@gmail.com)
-Please keep your dogs leashed, at least 8ft from other dogs and please clean up after them and use designated potty areas. Males please use the Pee Tree and not items or structures at the facility.
-Parking: Watch for volunteers directing parking areas
-Please CHECK-IN at the office trailer
-A NADD registration is required to enter. Please REGISTER HERE for a NADD# ($35 U.S.)
-Splashes include up to 3 minutes on the dock for one optional practice jump and two judged jumps. You must inform the judge prior to the first jump if you want it to be considered a practice jump.
-Each distance jumping Splash allows two judged jumps, back to back. The longest jump of them will be your Qualifying Score.
-You can earn a Diving Dog Title You must have 5 Qualifying Scores within a Division for a Title. NADD Titles are recognized by CKC and AKC recognition programs. View their applications here (AKC) and here (CKC).
-Please read the official 2024 NADD rules here before you attend the Trial.
-Try-Its at this Event. Try-Its cost $15 Sign-up sheet at registration desk. $15 for 6 minutes, may be used in two 3-minute turns as time allows between splashes.
Check-in is open one hour before the first splash, crate set-up at your vehicle. Bring your shade cloths.
-Please note that if any pre-entries are not paid for on your first day entered, they will be removed from the Splash and sold as day-of-entry price even if you want to pay for them later.
-We will have on-site Registration as long as we have space in our Splashes available, as well as Try-Its as time allows.
-Day of Registration will be allowed each day on the day you wish to jump until there is no space.
-Air Retrieve will have day of spots but we will not have a waitlist once pre-registration fills. All spots are on a first come basis.
Results and Awards
Jump results are available in your NADD Portal.
Qualifying ribbons are awarded for each qualifying jump, and Rosettes for each Title earned.
Ribbons will be available for pick up at the registration desk once the Splash is completed and scores are entered.
Please pick up your ribbon before leaving. Any unclaimed ribbons are not kept after event closes.
Please read the pool rules on: poochpoolschool.ca before signing up.
Dogs on leash, clean up after them and keep 8 feet apart between unfamiliar dogs. Males use the "pee trees". Females in season will not be allowed to compete or allowed on the grounds.
Most important rule: Please encourage, praise, play and have Fun With Your Dog!