Events

Skyhoundz Disc Dog (K9 Frisbee) Competition at Bow Wow Beach

Skyhoundz

If your dog enjoys catching a flying disc (Frisbee®) come join us for an official Skyhoundz Distance & Accuracy (D/A) competition at Bow Wow Beach beginning at 9 a.m. on Saturday August 14 in conjunction with Fun Days Weekend at Bow Wow Beach at Silver Springs Park in Stow, Ohio.

Whether you’re an experienced team or a backyard toss and fetcher, we’ll have competition categories for all skill levels and registration is FREE.

Contestants and their canine teammates will earn points for basic throws and catches, with bonus points for mid-air catches in the Distance/Accuracy event. The event welcomes mixed breed as well as purebred dogs. Many of the canines expected to compete were rescued from local animal shelters.

Families and friends are invited to enjoy this unique event and applaud the talented canine athletes.

The top 6 in each of these categories will earn awards:

Novice: for those who want to give it a try and just have fun

Junior: for children 12 and under

Pro: compete to earn the title of Bow Wow Beach D/A Champion

If you can, please RSVP in advance by visiting the Skyhoundz Event listing on the Bow Wow Beach Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=126553294051320

Hyperflite Flying Discs sponsors the 2010 Skyhoundz Championships, a series of more than 100 Local Championships, seven Regional Championships and the World Championship.

 

To view the 2010 Hyperflite Skyhoundz competition schedule or to learn more about Skyhoundz Competition rules and regulations, please visit www.skyhoundz.com.

For the Bow Wow Beach event, please contact Mark Vitullo by email at markv@digital-day.com or visit the Event Page on the Bow Wow Beach Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=126553294051320

 

Schedule of Events:

9 a.m. to 10 a.m. - Registration
10 a.m. - Competition Begins

Order of Events

  • Pro D/A Round 1
  • Novice D/A Round 1
  • Junior D/A Round 1
  • Freestyle Demonstration
  • Junior D/A Round 2
  • Novice D/A Round 2
  • Pro D/A Round 2

Noon (or thereabout) - Awards

Distance & Accuracy Basic Rules

Distance/Accuracy is a fast-paced event in which teams attempt to score points by completing as many catches as possible within various scoring zones in the time allotted.

Distance/Accuracy competitors are allowed two 60 second rounds to score as many points as possible.

The thrower and canine are required to be behind the throwing line before time starts.

The thrower must always throw from behind the throwing line, but may move freely around the field at other times.

To receive points, catches must be completed by a canine with all paws landing within one of the official scoring zones.

Scoring is based on the following point scale. No points are awarded for catches under 10 yards.

Zone 1 (10-20 yards) 1 Point
Zone 2 (20-30 yards) 2 Points
Zone 3 (30-40 yards) 3 Points End Zone (40-50 yards) 5 Points

An additional half-point bonus will be awarded for each successful catch in which the dog makes a catch with all paws clearly off the ground.

The team with the most points wins.

Complete Rules