Flyball is a relay race with four dogs on a team. The course consists of a starting line, four hurdles spaced 10 feet apart and a box.
The dogs jump the hurdles and steps on a spring loaded box that shoots out a tennis ball. The dog catches the tennis ball and then runs back over the hurdles. When the dog crosses the starting line the next dog goes. The first team to have all four dogs run without errors wins the heat.
Flyball is a great way to burn off the energy of dogs with a high drive to work!
NAFA Flyball Highlights:
- Registration is open to all purebred and mixed-breed dogs
- 12 months of age or older
- Team’s hurdle height determined by smallest member
- Take a class at Gemini to join the fun
- Junior and Physically Challenged Handlers are welcomed!
