Location
- This is an Outdoor Event
Registration
- Online registration begins on 04/26/2025 at 01:00 pm (CDT) and closes 07/05/2025 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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12:00 pm: Splash #101 (Air Retrieve)
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01:15 pm: Splash #301 (Hydro Dash)
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10:00 am: Splash #302 (Hydro Dash)
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11:15 am: Splash #102 (Air Retrieve)
Other Notes
Pooch Pool School's AR/HD Specialty! Open to dogs of any breed and any experience level!
This is a 2 day event with each day having one of each Specialty Discipline. One Air Retrieve and one Hydro Dash.
We will start the Event at 10am Saturday, July 12 with a Class on "Try AR/HD" for those who want to teach their dog to compete in these disciplines. The Class is $15 and you will get multiple turns in rotation with other participants for 1 hour. If you are successful at the class you can join the event with day-of registration Splashes.
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 and be sure to sign the NADD waiver and facility waiver.
-A NADD registration is required to enter. Please REGISTER HERE for a NADD# ($35 U.S.)
-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.
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.
-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!