What is Flyball?

Flyball is a sport for dogs and handlers where a team is formed of 4 dogs in a relay race over four hurdles to receive a ball from a spring loaded box then return over the four hurdles. The returning dog is then passed by the next dog in a well timed sequence.

Flyball’s governing body is The North American Flyball Association or NAFA. Dogs earn points towards titles, points are determined by team time.

Less than 32 secs: each dog earns 1 point
Less than 28 secs: each dog earns 5 points
Less than 24 secs: each dog earns 25 points


Abbr

Titles

Points

Award

FD

Flyball Dog

20

Certificate

FDX

Flyball Dog Excellent

100

Certificate

FDCh

Flyball Dog Champion

500

Certificate

FDCh-S

Flyball Dog Champion - Silver

1000

Certificate

FDCH-G

Flyball Dog Champion - Gold

2500

Certificate

FM

Flyball Master

5000

Pin/Certificate

FMX

Flyball Master Excellent

10000

Pin/Certificate

FmCh

Flyball Master Champion

15000

Pin/Certificate

ONYX

ONYX Award

20000

Pin/Plaque

FGDCh

Flyball Grand Champion

30000

Pin/Plaque

FG40K

FGDCH-40

40000

Plaque

HB

Hobbes Plaque

100000

Plaque

 

Chris and Liam getting ready to race











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