Prairie Dog Sports 2025 Independent Facilities Finals

Prairie Dog Sports 2025 Independent Facility Finals

This is a 4-day event August 14 - 17, 2025

PAYMENT

Cash or INTERAC e-Transfer prairiedogsports@outlook.com password registration

DAILY SCHEDULE

THURSDAY 

5:30pm - Site, Registration, and Pool Opens 

6:15pm - Pool Closed, Judge Meeting

6:30pm - Air Retrieve

7:30pm - Hydro Dash

FRIDAY

1pm - Site, Registration, and Pool Opens

1:45pm - Pool Closed, Judge Meeting

2pm, 3:30pm, 5pm, 8pm - Distance Jumps

6:30pm - Air Retrieve

SATURDAY & SUNDAY

8am - Site, Registration, and Pool Opens

8:45am - Pool Closed, Judge Meeting

9am - First Dog on the Dock Distance

9am, 10:30am, 1:30pm, 3pm - Distance Jumps

12pm Saturday - Hydro Dash

12pm Sunday - Air Retrieve

Day of registration is available on-site daily 

Please check-in at the secretary desk upon your arrival

Please check-in at least 30 minutes prior to start time listed

Air Retrieve and Hydro Dash - Facility NERF bumpers will be used.

Run Orders will be posted on-site

Try-its and practice turns will be offered at the discretion of the facility as time and space allow.  Try-its are $10 for 3 minutes.

Dogs participating in "Try-its" do not need to be registered with NADD, but they must sign up and sign the waiver.

Dogs less than 6 months old may practice and do try-its.

INDEPENDENT FACILITY FINALS (SATURDAY, AUGUST 16th, 2025)

Following the NADD Event Saturday - Prairie Dog Sports Independent Event Finals.

-Dogs must have a minimum of 3 Splashes over two-days ( Friday & Saturday) in order to participate.

-Each dog will have the ability to jump twice, the highest score will count as your Finals Score.  No practice jump will be allowed.

-If there is a tie resulting, each dog that is tied will jump once more to break the tie.

-If a dog that is in the Top 5 of its' division chooses not to stay for the Finals, the invite will roll down.

-This event has Finals for the Top 5 dogs in each division (Open and Lap).

-Finals will run at the end of the scheduled events on Saturday and will be followed by an awards presentation.

Please plan to stay for the Finals to compete or cheer on your friends!

EVENT DETAILS:

This is an outdoor event

Porta-potties on-site

Crating is from your vehicle - There is room for you to set up a shade tent and have a couple chairs next to your vehicle

Dry-camping is available upon request

AWARDS:

Ribbons are awarded for each qualifying jump, and Rosettes for each title earned.

Ribbons will be available for pick-up at the secretary desk shortly after each splash.  It is the responsibility of each registered competitor to pick up their ribbons at the event.

Jump results are available in your NADD Portal.

Check out our social media pages

Prairie Dog Sports

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Prairie Dog Sports Members

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FACILITY NOTES:

PRAIRIE DOG SPORTS INC. reserves the right to refuse any person(s) and or dog(s) entry to the facility and events.

Follow directional signage and park in approved parking only.

Please respect a minimum 8' distance between all dogs and handlers.

No nose to nose contact with other dogs.  You are here to work and engage with your dog(s).

If a dog is handled in an aggressive or inappropriate manner a warning may be issued or the team may be asked to leave without refund(s).

Treats or food are not allowed in the pool/dock area.

Pushing or shoving of dogs into pool is strictly forbidden.

All dogs must be crated safely and securely when not working.

Acceptable crates include those that have a solid frame on all sides once together to keep the dog stationary and contained, i.e. solid crates, wire crates. and soft crates.  Please ensure the zipper is safety clipped if you are using a soft crate.

Not acceptable crates include those that do not have a solid frame on all sides once together to keep the dog stationary and contained, i.e. x-pens, pop-ups.  Your vehicle does not constitute an acceptable crate.

Do not walk your dog(s) off leash.

Dogs must be on leash at all times except when in crate or on the dock.

No retractable leashes permitted on the property.

Electronic collars/devices are NOT allowed anywhere onsite - this includes electronic bark collars.  Prong or pinch collars may be used on site while walking dog, but the collar must be removed before the dog/handler enters pool/dock area.

Potty your dog at least 40' away from any entrance/exit.  Do not potty your dog on the buildings, vehicles, garbage cans, pylons or anything not natural.

You are responsible for picking up after your dog(s).  Failure to comply will result in dismissal and/or a one-year ban from the facility and no refund(s) will be issues.

Females in season will NOT be permitted in the pool/dock area.

Please bring your own water, water dish and poop bags for your dog(s).

Please notify staff if your dog eliminates in the pool/dock area for appropriate cleaning and sanitizing.

Please communicate all problems, all concerns, and issues  you have with the staff, the facility or any of the handlers and their dogs immediately as they occur, we want to address problems in the real time to solve it during the event.  There is no way to correct it if you mention it to us or NADD after the event is over.

Most importantly have fun with your dog!

Food/Beverages and Services:

Lacombe is 15 minutes away and has full services.

Where to Stay:

$10 per night - On-site dry camping is available to registered participants for this event by preregistration only.

Limited spots email michelle@prairiedogsports.ca to reserve.

Lacombe has several pet friendly accommodation options.
There are several Provincial Parks within a 20 minute drive (Gull Lake & Sylvan Lake) as well as local campgrounds in the Lacombe, Blackfalds, Bentley areas.

North America Diving Dogs Rules

https://s3.amazonaws.com/public-uploader.nadd/2025Rules/2025Rules.pdf

Google Map Directions to Prairie Dog Sports

https://maps.app.goo.gl/Yv9SqQZP3ibxPH3x9