Welcome to the
Flyball Teams
Promoting responsible dog ownership
FIND US HERE: http://www.flyball.org.uk/flyball_map.php
You will find lots of information about our team members and their dogs, the results of BFA tournaments we compete in, and information about the sport itself.
What is Flyball? Flyball (International Flyball Racing) is a team "knockout" relay race with 4 dogs and their handlers in a team. The object of the race is for each dog to jump over 4 low hurdles, trigger a Flyball box, catch the ball and return over the hurdles to the finish line. When the first dog returns, the next dog is released and so on until all four dogs have raced. The race is won by the first team to get 4 dogs and 4 balls back without fault. The sport was first started in the USA and the NAFA (North American Flyball Association) was formed in the 80s. Flyball came to Britain in the early 90's where a group of enthusiasts founded the British Flyball Association (BFA). Flyball can be played by any breed of dog. Whether the dogs run fast or slow, the main objective is to have fun with your dog(s). Anyone of any age can compete with their dogs. Dogs receive points and can go on to such titles as Flyball Dog (FD) Flyball Dog Intermediate (FDI), Flyball Dog Graduate (FDG) Flyball Dog Advanced (FDA) and there are trophies for dogs for Silver and Gold awards and more. If you would like to know more about Flyball in the UK, visit the BFA website http://flyball.org.uk
where you will find links to other flyball sites and teams.
AWARDS
|
POINTS |
AWARD |
| 200 | Flyball Dog |
| 1000 | Flyball Dog Intermediate |
| 3000 | Flyball Dog Graduate |
| 5000 | Flyball Dog Advanced |
| 10,000 | Silver Award |
| 15,000 | Gold Award |
| 20,000 | Ice Blue Moon |
| 25,000 | Platinum |
| 30,000 | Pearl |
| 35,000 | Jade |
| 40,000 | Chica |
WATCH THE FLYBALL VIDEO
Hey! Gimee my ball back !!!!!
Anyone can do Flyball. Young, old, fat, thin. Big dogs, little dogs, old dogs, young dogs. Whether you've got a spoiled pampered Yorkie or a razzamatazz mongrel, they will all love the fun of flyball. And it isn't an expensive hobby (cheaper than golf!)
There is so much fun to be had sharing a hobby with your dog(s). Why not come and join us in the flyball world.
The Team Captain reserves the right to refuse any dog or person for training or in the racing rings at tournaments, either as a handler, helper or visitor if they deem that person or dog to be unsuitable in any way.
To see where the flyball teams are: http://www.k9-sports.co.uk/flyball/clubs.php
For details of the Travelling Tearaways
Email: travellingtearaways@tiscali.co.uk 