Flyball races match two teams
of four dogs each, racing side-by-side over a 51-foot
long course. Each dog must run in relay fashion down
the jumps, trigger a flyball box, releasing the ball,
retrieve the ball, and return over the jumps.
The next dog is released to run the
course but can't cross the start/finish line until the
previous dog has returned over all 4 jumps and reached
the start/finish line. The first team to have all 4
dogs finish the course without error wins the heat.
Jump height is
determined by the smallest dog on the team--this
dog, called the "height dog," is measured at the
withers (with the minimum jump height being 7" and
maximum jump height is 14").
NAFA (North American Flyball Association)
tournaments are divided into division so that
teams compete against other teams of equal
abilities. All dogs including mixed breeds
are eligible to complete and earn titles in NAFA
sanctioned tournaments. Titles are earned
via a point system based on the time it takes a
dog's team to complete each heat race.
is a non-profit organization that
governs our sport of Flyball.
Titles & Awards
| Points |
Title |
| 20 |
Flyball Dog
(FD)
(includes certificate of achievement) |
| 100 |
Flyball Dog
Excellent (FDX)
(includes certificate of achievement) |
| 500 |
Flyball Dog
Champion (FDCh)
(includes certificate of achievement) |
| 1000 |
Flyball Dog
Champion-Silver (FDCh-S)
(includes certificate of achievement) |
| 2500 |
Flyball Dog
Champion-Gold (FDCh-G)
(includes certificate of achievement) |
| 5000 |
Flyball Master
(FM)
(includes certificate of achievement and
commemorative pin) |
| 10,000 |
Flyball Master
Excellent (FMX)
(includes certificate of achievement and
commemorative pin) |
| 15,000 |
Flyball Master
Champion (FMCh)
(includes certificate of achievement and
commemorative pin) |
| 20,000 |
ONYX
(includes commemorative plaque and pin) |
| 30,000 |
Flyball Grand
Champion (FGDCh-30)
(includes Commemorative Plaque and Pin) |
| 40,000 |
Commemorative
pin and plaque |
| 50,000-90,000 |
Commemorative
pin and plate for 40k plaque |
| 100,000 |
Hobbes
Award
(includes commemorative pin and plaque) |
|