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FlyballR E C O R D
T H E
in association with
British Flyball Association February 2003
Who’s thetop dog?The 2002 AnnualAwards.
Results fromaround the UKA round-up of all thelatest results.
Butcher’sannouncesponsorship
Chairmans SlotRoy Hiscock
HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL FLYBALLERS.2002 was another good year for Flyball withthe largest ever entry in the BFA SummerChampionship and as usual it had hard andclose fought Tournaments throughout. Ourcongratulations to the winners, the BarkshireBandits and thanks to everyone who made itsuch a grand event with the results going to the‘wire’ at the last competition. There are somedissenting voices against the format of theChampionship but they are more than made upby the thanks received at the Awards Ceremony,with one Team thanking the BFA for a muchneeded boost after some tough times.
Being involved as I was in the Multibreed Teamof the Year (a new Award), I was gutted for myown team who came second. Just twenty onepoints behind, one good run from one dog, oneless light, that’s how close it was. Having workedso hard to beat them, I have nothing butadmiration for the winners, the Fylde Coasters,well deserving of the accolade. I am glad to seethe first ever Award go to them, a very goodyear for the Team who also gained other AnnualAwards for individual dogs. Well done!
I cannot mention the Multibreed without againsaying ‘Well Done’ to the Pennant’s Pack on theirfastest ever UK Multibreed time. I would also liketo thank Neil Meeking, who, at Manchester,judged the two Divisions of Multibreed with apassion, humour and such animation even whenthe going got a bit tough (as it does at times).An example to all of us on how to judge well,earning respect in difficult circumstances. What aneleventh hour win for the Greetland Grasshoppersin the ‘John Beswick’ Championship!
Well done to the Team of the Year, The WolfPack, well deserved. With Ray & Edith gettingtheir Gold Awards in Wales, they have had agood year’s racing. I have really enjoyedcompeting against them, in the end theyhave the accolade they deserve.
The PODS Anglesey week was a resoundingsuccess, well done and thanks for the first everweek long meeting. We appreciate all your hardwork (if not the SUMMER weather)!! As indeed,we are grateful to all the Teams and Memberswho put so much effort into our sport. The PODShave won the 2002 BFA Special Award, a justreward for all the time and energy they put into Flyball.
We are currently in negotiations with ‘Butcher’s’to sponsor the Summer Championship for 2003.So look out for opportunities that may come yourway this year.
The BFA Committee would like to CONGRATULATEall those gaining Trophies etc. in the AnnualAwards and say Thank You very much to thosewho did not, but keep on trying.
When I first accepted the position of Chairmanit was a turbulent time for Flyball and it wasmuted that no-one should hold the position forlonger than four years and as I will soon becompleting my fourth year this will be my last‘Chairman’s Slot’. I would like to thank everyone who has helped the Committee and myselfduring this period, it has not been easy at times.Too many to name, but much gratitude is owed.
I wish the next Chairperson all the best and believethey will find the BFA in a very good position fromwhich to take the BFA further on, although,as usual, there is still much work to be done.
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HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONEYou are being greeted by a very happy Editor.When I received the results of the 2002 AnnualAwards to enter into this issue, I was ‘over themoon’ to discover my Rogan was ‘Flyball Dog ofthe Year’. A complete surprise, (I’m too busy toperuse our ‘points site’ on the web, sorry Mo).
Another reason to feel pleased was a letterreceived via Graham (our Secretary). Whenapplying for renewal membership, these fewkind words accompanied the fee – "Just wantedto say that this is the best value I’ve ever hadin my life. Most of us members do value andappreciate our hard-working Committee and Idon’t know anyone who doesn’t devour theirFlyball Record with great relish the minute itlands! "Thank you for a terrific organisation with ever improving facilities."
Thanks for your thanks Maria, (Maria Brennan,Flying Colours), makes it all seem worthwhile.
Something you will already be noticing is thatthe PODS, together with the Committee, are innegotiation with Butcher’s Pet Food for theirSponsorship.
This joint venture begins with a special editionof the Flyball Record. We are hoping this will be the beginning of a long and rewardingassociation, combining together to promote bothour growing sport of flyball and an established,successful, British company who are launchinga new and exciting product range.
Looking forward to all parties getting greatbenefit from this partnership.
ED.
p.s. Please don’t forget to send me your news,stories, poems, pictures, judges reports,suggestions or anything doggie orientated youthink your flyball friends will be interested in.
Contents HelloFlyballers
3 Chairmans Slot4 Shooting Stars Safari5 Judges Report - Dundee5 Congratulations6 I’m Ellie6 Rocket launch7 Rules to remember8 John Beswick
Multibreed Championship10 Results11 Judges report12 Results13 Tails from faraway13 Second Chance14 Membership renewal14 The following advert
Inserts15 AGM16 Seed times17 New members17 New Teams18 Annual Awards21 Sponsorship21 Butcher’s - The right selection22 B.F.A. Diary24 Results25 Judges Report -
Market Harborough26 Fitness first26 Key into Flyball27 Representatives
Items for the next Issue of the FlyballRecord must be received by 1st APRIL 2003
Editor’s Address:Jean Meeking28 Raynsford RoadDallingtonNorthamptonNN5 7HP
Tel: 01604 585526Email – [email protected]
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As I sit here on this January day, looking at thegrey sky and rain, it reminds me of happier dayslast year in Anglesey.
The Shooting Stars left Folkestone and venturednorth. The scouting party left on Tuesday andbegan to prepare the ground for those who wereto follow. Jason cut the grass, Keith and Rogerplumbed in the water. They painstakingly spenthours painting white crosses on the ground toindicate the correct spacing and positioning forthe tent and caravan pitches...they were ignored!The rest of us followed a few days later, arrivingjust in time to see who won Big Brother.Amongst our group were six children under six,and three babies.
On the Saturday, we took the children and dogsto the beautiful beach nearby. That evening a fewdrinks were had and a few Mad Mutts andShooting Stars stayed up to the early hours to putthe world to rights.
The next day was our first day of racing, what wehad all come for. It was a fantastic day, we hadthe chance to learn some of the ring party skillsand Keith was even brave enough to Judge. Someof our younger members learnt how far washingup liquid and crisps could be spread around a tentand some of our older members just nursedhangovers, but nothing got in the way of awonderful day of Flyball.
Allegedly a Mad Mutt hid one of our dogs thatDebbie was looking after whilst she visited thefabulous portaloos...Debbie still hasn’t got overthinking she’d lost someone else’s dog!
Monday was a day of rest, rain and recuperation.A lovely BBQ was provided and it was a greatchance to socialise. I believe a gazebo nearlyblew away that night, but the wet weather couldnot dampen the Flyball spirit and racingcontinued over the next few days.
Some of our party decided to leave onWednesday night and two of their children gotimpatient whilst their parents packed. Thechildren decided to start the car themselves witha plastic chip fork. Unfortunately it got stuck inthe ignition.…. Their parents, to put it mildlywere not happy, the steering wheel wasdismantled, reassembled and the fork waseventually melted out.
The rest of our party left before the rain becametoo torrential, although Keith stayed and towedsome vehicles out of the mud before he headedfor home.
Everyone had a wonderful time and it was afantastic experience, but it was good to see blueskies when we made it back "down south".
We read in the last Flyball Record that there isanother team called Shooting Stars fromFelixstowe, apparently they were in Wales butmust have avoided us! If you see them tell themwere looking for them as they’ve nicked ourname!!
* Some names have been omitted to protect thenot so innocent!
KARIN BLOMFIELD (Shooting Stars)
THE SHOOTING STARS SAFARI
Robert Henshall & Abby on gaining both Silver & Gold AwardsKay Henshall & Monty on gaining the Silver AwardClaire Thompson & Barley on gaining the Silver AwardSally Pearce & Bazil on gaining FD AdvancedDave Biddulph & Spencer on gaining both FD Graduate & AdvancedAnne Alderman & Breeze on gaining both FD Graduate & AdvancedAndy Foster & Ben on gaining FD GraduateClaire Thompson & Badger on gaining FD GraduateJan King & Eddie on gaining both FD Intermediate & GraduateAndy Foster & Lady on gaining FD IntermediateDanny Harris & Toddy on gaining FD & FD IntermediateChris Biddulph & Molly on gaining FD & FD Intermediate
JUDGES REPORTDUNDEE 17TH & 18TH AUGUST 2002
JOHN IRVINGIt was with deep regret that we received the tragic news of the death of John Irving.His wife Ann and daughter Joanne are BFA members and run with the Crazy Cannons.
Our sincere sympathy goes to them both at this very sad time.
Lady - 25/08/97 - 01/01/03On a sad note. Tina & Andy Foster had to make the difficult decision on having Lady put to
sleep after a short illness. Although scatty and hard working, Lady will be remembered for herenthusiasm at both Flyball and Agility. From All the Bassett Allsorts
As part of the ‘Clatto Clangers’ Flyball Club, AlisonMoyes and I were very nervous at holding our firstever Tournament at Camperdown Park, Dundee inAugust. Needless to say, neither of us slept thenight before the event and forgot ‘WeightWatchers’ as the stress of hosting a Tournament isa great way to lose weight quickly!
Fortunately however, we need not have worriedas the event went fairly smoothly and even thesun shone on us throughout the Saturday, whichwas an achievement in itself given the wetsummer we had this year.
A total of seven teams entered the show – onebeing our own ‘Junior’ team, consisting entirely ofour younger members who ran their cotton socksoff and put up strong opposition for some of theadult teams. Watch out for them next year (weare so proud of them)!
We’d like to say a special Big Thank You to everyone
who helped at the show, especially to those whojourneyed from south of the border, namely, TheNorthern Bytes and Wakefield Tykes. They gave usthe wealth of their knowledge and experience andwithout their help things wouldn’t have run assmoothly and efficiently as they did. Theseaforementioned clubs were also a big help to ourjunior team, especially with regard to training underthe ‘traffic light’ system which was all new to them.
The Tournament was run as a two day event withan Open Class on Saturday and Starters on Sunday.
Finally, we must thank our Head Judge, ‘Alison Booth’who gave us help and support throughout the wholeweekend and guided me through my first judgingappointment – again Alison, many thanks.
To those Teams who didn’t attend this year – welook forward to meeting you all at our summershow 2003 as it will be bigger and better.
GILL GARDINER (Clatto Clangers)
CONGRATULATIONS TO THE BASSETT ALLSORTS FOR THEIR ACHIEVEMENTS IN 2002
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Red Rose Rockets Blasted Off at Anglesey intheir first competition as a new team. Althoughhaving raced before we had never racedtogether as a team. Even before launch date(Anglesey) ground control had problems. One ofour Astronauts oops I mean dog had failed hispre-launch medical, Jack had fractured his toe,no Flyball comp for him.
Launch date December 7th Anglesey Showground.
Mission "Do your best – but most of all enjoy it".
Our Rocket Launchers (dog handlers to you and I),Natalie, Tracey, Sue, Anne and Pam made theirfinal checks before take off. Final checks completewe were called to the Launch Pad (Flyball lane).
Lined up and ready to go Bob, Dash, Sweep, Aliceand on stand by Spud. Final countdown beginswe have ignition 3 2 1 (or in dog terms orange,orange, green light) we have lift off, all systemsare go. The mission had started, there was noturning back now it was out of our hands.
Mission Completed 19.00: Dogs returned to NASA(Nosh And Sleeping Area) or in other words backto the car.
Final results finished third (over the moon). Thedogs had done us proud.
Well-done Red Rose Rockets.
LEN TITTERINGTON (Red Rose Rockets)
I’M ELLIE
4.4 LayoutThe minimum area required for two regulationlanes is approximately 30’x 90’. There shall betwo racing lanes set not less than 12’ and notmore than 20’ apart from centre line to centreline. In cases of racing lanes being placed on hardsurfaces or carpet (such as indoor/outdoor carpetwhere rug burns are possible) each racing laneshall be matted at a minimum 4 _’ on either sideof the racing lane centre line, for the length ofthe racing lane leading up to the first jump andan area from the last jump to the backstops.
Where sod, dirt, grass or similar surfaces areavailable matting shall not be required. The lengthof the racing lane shall include an area not lessthan 29’ leading up to the start/finish line and anarea behind the Flyball box and in front of thebackstops of not less than 7’ beyond the frontedge of the Flyball box. Tournament Organisersshould endeavour to find flat ground. If the groundhas an obvious incline, the Tournament Organisermust arrange racing lanes to ensure that the dogsrun ‘uphill’ to the box rather than ‘downhill’.
4.5 SeedingTeams should be seeded based on theinformation supplied by the Records and StatisticsCo-ordinator. Seeding times for a tournament willbe based on the fastest time recorded by a teamduring the last 3 sanctioned events prior to theclosing date for entries. Any time recorded more
than 4 months before this date is null & void.A declared time, to be used as the seeding time,may be submitted by the Team Captain at least10 days prior to the Tournament, to beaccompanied by a written justification for thechange which may be referred to the committee.
NOTE: Only BFA Registered Teams will be officiallyseeded. Non BFA Registered Teams may enter aSanctioned Tournament at the discretion of theTournament Organiser if there are placesavailable not filled by Registered Teams and beseeded by declared time. Any such non-registered teams shall run ‘Not for Competition’.
Apologies to all those that know the rule bookoff by heart, the following poser is just for you.
Question: What is the maximum number of legs(with feet or paws on) that you can have in aFlyball Ring??
Answer: Too many to count, I’m thinking of prizegiving time when everyone and their dogs are allover the place.
If you’re disappointed with this because you’vejust spent half an hour working out your answer,put it on a piece of paper with an explanationand give it to me next time you see me. If weget some interesting variations we’ll put themin the next issue.
NEIL MEEKING (PODS)
RULES TO REMEMBER –WE WILL BE TESTING YOU LATER.
Hi there fellow Flyball fans, I’ll start by introducingmyself. I’m Ellie and I live with Cracker who wroteabout me last year as ‘that black thing’ or somethingequally uncomplimentary! I thought one of us hadbetter put pen to paper as Cracker hasn’t writtenanything for six months. Mind you, she was poorlyin the summer with surgery to her throat and she isalmost six and three quarters so maybe she thinksshe’s past it. Anyway you’ve got me instead.
Before I came to live here I had another home,but one day I was taken to some kennels and putinto quite a small area with bars round it and twohuge dogs for company. I waited and waited butmy owners never came back. I did wonder whythey made so much fuss of me when they left.Anyway Mum as I now know her walked pastwith Aunty Jane and they took me out to get aproper look. Aunty Jane was looking for ahousemate for Spud and Mum had gone along forthe ride - ha, ha. Even though I put everythinginto that first impression they left and Aunty Janepicked Tatty from an R.S.P.C.A. kennel.
However, I willed Mum to come back for me andshe did and took me to my new home. This wasliving. I had two big sisters Cracker and Tess, whoare quite old and three humans, Sue, Carrie andJamie. Carrie doesn’t live here much becauseshe’s joined the Air Force, whatever that is andJamie uses the house like a hotel or so Mum says.I love them all and I just know they love me.
Within a few days their secure enclosed gardenhad to have height extensions to the fence – byreason of yours truly. I’ve joined in at Flyball andcompeted as a starter but I’m sorry guys I think Iprefer Agility. The joy of whizzing through tunnelsand the feeling as I survey the world from thetop of an A Frame, bliss!
Now look at me rambling on, I’ll close but watchthis space……… I’ll be back.
ELLIE (Sue Blyth, Flying Colours)
ROCKET LAUNCH
THE CAPTIONRemember the picture in the last Issue requesting captions – I only got one printable reply –
"Me? Reserve? This games a load of balls anyway."
Many Thanks to LINDA POWELL (Sheffield Speeders)
For this quarter’s dabble into the Rules & Policies I’ve found two sections that makeinteresting reading all by themselves. Section 4 – Sanctioned Competition.
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TAI LAWR FLYBALL HOLIDAY WEEKON THE ISLAND OF ANGLESEY
Hosted By PODS Flyball TeamCamping limited to 75 Units. Good local B&B
Plenty of space to exercise your dogsClose to Dog Friendly Beaches
Remote, but only 10 minutes from 24 hour shopFood van on site on days of sanctioned shows
Contact - Peter or Delia on Tel. 01407 810610 For more information
PROGRAMMESaturday 26th & Sunday 27th July 2003
Sanctioned OPEN Flyball Tournament
Monday 28th JulySanctioned OPEN Multibreed & Starters Competition
Tuesday 29th JulyRest Day for relaxing, & walking on local beaches Etc. Evening - Steak Barb B Q
Wednesday 30th & Thursday 31st JulySanctioned OPEN Flyball Tournament
Practice Ring for dogs who are not running.Flyball & Agility Equipment available for practice.(Dogs new to kit under trainers supervision only.)
Saturday 2nd & Sunday 3rd August are the dates of the Northern Bytes TournamentTeams may wish to travel to that venue on the Friday afternoon.
When people enquired about training and keptsaying things like "I would really like to try flyball butit is only for collies" something had to be done. Sincethe maximum jump height had been lowered therewere more and more teams of collies and the heightdogs appeared to be redundant. So it was decided totry and create more interest and more competitionswhere breeds other than collies would be welcome(and of course they are a necessity in multibreed).
There were not many Multibreed competitionsbut what if there was a new championship ????
So the John Beswick Multibreed Championship wasborn. There were many discussions about how toencourage teams to enter and make sure it wasnot just a one race wonder. Encouragement wasalso given to try and produce the fastest possiblecompetitive racing. The decision was made – a setof three tournaments in a year where teams thattook part received points for entering (30), places(100 for 1st , 95 for 2nd , etc) and times (50 forfastest, 48 next fastest etc). The pinnacle ofwinning the Championship each year was a mostmagnificent trophy and everyone who took part
received a John Beswick medal.
The John Beswick Championship set to run for threeyears beginning 2001 and the final one being 2003.In 2002 each heat was held by different teams, onein Yorkshire, Leicestershire and Cheshire.
The competition has produced over the last twoyears, extremely competitive racing but with avery friendly atmosphere. As the heats progressedmore teams entered with the last heat of 2002being split into two divisions. This is what thechampionship was all about – getting more teamsactively looking for and training other breeds totake part in our exciting sport. Now thanks tooffers of host teams, the heats will be in thenorth, midlands and south of England.
In 2003 the first heat will be held at Selby GameFair in April, thanks to the Yorkshire Bouncers andthe subsequent heats hopefully in Essex (May)and Leicestershire hosted by the Mad Mutts andNuneaton Flyers (final confirmation awaited –Pam if you are reading this please confirm)!
PAT BOOTH (Rapidz)
EGGBOROUGH - 6TH MAY 2002Judge – Robert Allan
Pos. Name Time1st Grasshoppers Multi 19.262nd Tykes 57 20.093rd Rapidz Sortz 19.964th Fylde Pick ‘n’ Mix 20.295th Random Rapidz 20.976th Yorkshire Mixture 25.98
ARLEY MOSS FARM – 4TH AUGUST 2002Division One. Judge – Neil Meeking
Pos. Name Time1st Grasshoppers Multi 20.232nd Tykes 57 19.933rd Rapidz Sortz 18.834th Mad Bytes 18.595th Fylde Pick ‘n’ Mix 20.66
ARLEY MOSS FARM – 4TH AUGUST 2002Division Two. Judge – Neil Meeking
Pos. Name Time1st Random Rapidz 21.152nd Multi Mutts 4 Bytes 21.293rd Yorkshire Mixture 23.254th 4 Mixed Bytes 26.765th Cross Wires 22.33
SHARNFORD – 3RD JUNE 2002Judge – David Long
Pos. Name Time1st Mad Bytes 19.152nd Rapidz Sortz 19.913rd Grasshoppers Multi 19.234th Fylde Pick ‘n’ Mix 20.355th Random Rapidz 20.776th Tykes 57 21.167th 4 Mixed Nuts 21.688th Yorkshire Mixture 28.64
JOHN BESWICK MULTIBREED HEATS 2002
FINAL RESULTS OF THE JOHN BESWICK MULTIBREED CHAMPIONSHIPJOHN BESWICK MULTIBREED CHAMPIONSHIP
Place Team Time Points Place Team Time Points1st Grasshoppers Multi 19.23 522 6th Yorkshire Mixtures 23.25 4402nd Rapidz Sortz 18.83 507 7th Mad Bytes 18.59 3453rd Tykes 57 19.93 487 8th 4 Mixed Bytes 21.68 2954th Random Rapidz 20.77 484 9th Multi Mutts 4 Bytes 21.29 1735th Fylde Pick ‘n’ Mix 20.29 470 10th Cross Wires 22.33 156
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Just when we thought our season was over forthe year, the Nuneaton Flyers came up with thisTournament within our travelling limits. Yes, ofcourse we will go, and being a limited event wevery quickly entered two teams. A phone callcame from Pam asking me to judge.
Newark Showground, the venue and a brandspanking new toilet block within 100 yards ofthe indoor arena, a great improvement.
Such was the popularity of this event that Iunderstand lots of entries had to be turnedaway. As it was an extra Division was put on,making it Five Divisions in all. Six teams in thefirst three and five teams in the last two.
Racing got started at 9.30am with Division Fivethen Four, Three, Two and One. The lights startedplaying up a little which was unusual for indoors,this led to delays and racing finished around6.30pm.
I was asked to Judge Division Two which thePODlings took by storm, only losing one heat totheir nearest rivals the Dodgers. Most of thisDivision’s racing ended up with one teamwinning all three heats, there were no, what Icall close races. Nuneaton Bees finished third,followed by the Lincolnshire Leapers who hadVanessa and Roo as their lead dog. The dog had
no problems but Vanessa is in need of somestart light practice as she invariably got severalreds (keeps your dog fit Vanessa). Bringing upthe rear were the Northern Bytes and belowthem the only team they managed to beat,the Sheffield Sprinters.
Thanks to the Nuneaton Flyers for another greatTournament, we appreciate all the hard workthat goes into the organising and we all lookforward to attending your events in the future.
Neil Meeking was Head Judge and before theAwards were presented he said a few words andasked for a ‘two minutes’ silence to remembereveryone’s friend, Claire (Mad Mutts), who hadsadly passed away the previous evening.
On a personal note I would like to say on behalfof Jackie, myself and all the GreetlandGrasshopper Flyball Club that Claire became adear friend to us all and would often visit our‘camp’ for a chat at Tournaments. Claire was agreat ambassador to the sport of Flyball with herenthusiasm and zest and she made a brilliantbox loader. She will be sadly missed by all whoshe came into contact with. Our hearts go out toMo, Roy, Sue, Rob and the rest of their family atthis sad time.
HOWARD CAMPBELL (Greetland Grasshoppers)
JUDGES REPORTNEWARK 2ND NOVEMBER 2002PETERSFIELD RESULTS 27TH OCTOBER 2002
NEWARK RESULTS – 2ND NOVEMBER 2002
PETERSFIELD MULTIBREED RESULTS – 9TH NOVEMBER 2002
CONGRATULATIONSEDYTHE CLACK & SALLY SPICE
RAY CLACK & BESSON GAINING the BFA GOLD AWARD
From the WOLF PACK
We would like to thank everyone who offered us support throughout our recent bereavement.It meant so much to receive so many kind words, flowers and cards. Mum got a wonderful
send-off, with so many of her friends there to say goodbye.
She appreciated every effort, as we do.
THANK YOU.Mo, Sue, Roy, Rob and all the Mad Mutts family.
DIVISION ONE – Judge Chris Fulford
DIVISION TWO – Judge Anton Wittwer DIVISION THREE – Judge Steve Whatley
1st Penant’s Pack 17.83 4th Buccaneers 18.682nd Bassett Hotdogs 18.45 5th Bristol Ball-istics 19.723rd The Jumping Jacks 18.65
DIVISION FIVE
1st Yorkshire Racers 22.63 3rd Fun 4 Mutts 20.772nd Nuneaton Cyclone 23.15 4th Scallywaggers 22.99
DIVISION ONE – Judge Derek Daniel
1st Penant’s Multi Paws 17.85 4th Dorset Devils 21.062nd Bad Dog Mixture 18.61 5th Mad Bytes 20.033rd Multi Jumping Jacks 18.66
1st Snatch ‘n’ Grab 19.52 1st Maple Leaf Rockies 19.912nd The Knights 20.14 2nd Extrabuccs 20.403rd Bassett Allsorts 21.18 3rd Extra Pack 20.484th Wolf Pack 21.60 4th Ball Busters 21.175th Malvern Missile Launchers 20.60 5th Bristol Ball-istic Scuds 22.426th The Killa Bytes 21.85 6th Ball Buster Bandits 25.81
DIVISION ONE
DIVISION THREE DIVISION FOUR
DIVISION TWO
1st Barkshire Bandits 17.77 1st PODlings 19.562nd PODlets 18.61 2nd Dodgers 19.223rd Nuneaton Flyers 18.61 3rd Nuneaton Bees 19.614th Sheffield Speeders 19.08 4th Lincolnshire Leapers 19.915th Wolf Pack 19.76 5th The Northern Bytes 20.476th Greetland Grasshoppers 19.01 6th Sheffield Sprinters 20.80
1st PODextras 19.99 1st Yorkshire Leapers 21.432nd Barkshire Bullets 19.94 2nd The Killa Bytes 21.303rd Whiterose Wagtails 19.85 3rd Hillam Hot Dogs 22.094th Greedy Grasshoppers 20.25 4th Sheffield Sparklers 22.345th Nuneaton Dodgers 21.05 5th Break-Aways 23.76
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Possibly the nearest most of us will ever get to racing our American (NAFA) cousins. The venue isacross the water and to the west of England.
Guessed it yet
It’s always icy cold, it may not be snowing but there is always the threat of snow in the sky. If you couldsee the mountain, usually impossible because of the low cloud base, it’s called Snow---.
Guessed it yet
They speak a strange language on these far away shores, with villages called Gwyliwchy Stepiau, andCatalog Ar Gael Yn Swyddfa’r Sioe-80c.
Guessed it yet
There is a strange collection of people there, well that’s what non-flyballers usually think, but theseare wearing elf like head gear.
Yes! It was the PODs Christmas Tournament at the Anglesey Showground
Thanks from the PODs and our friends at Butchers Pet Food, to all the helpers & competitors. Hope youall had a really good Christmas.
The PODs
Your Flyball Team recently had a function inAnglesey and you very kindly raised the sum of£50.00 for ‘Second Chance Rescue’ for which weare so very truly grateful.
On behalf of all the animals at ‘Second Chance’ Iwould like to say thank you to everyoneconcerned for the much needed funds.
TERESA BEASLEY (Second Chance Rescue)
The PODS cannot take credit for this, we justagreed with Doreen Wright that she could run araffle in aid of this very worthy charity. So allthanks to Doreen for her efforts.
TAILS FROM FARAWAY PLACES
SECOND CHANCE
PETERSFIELD RESULTS – 10TH NOVEMBER 2002
PETERSFIELD RESULTS – 7TH / 8TH DECEMBER 2002
ANGLESEY RESULTS – 7TH DECEMBER 2002
DIVISION ONE – Judge Gwain Theobald
DIVISION THREE – Judge Maurice Jenkins
DIVISION TWO – Judge Doreen Smith
1st Bad Dog Racers 17.36 1st Bad Dog Meecos 19.312nd Bassett Hotdogs 18.64 2nd Test Valley Raiders 18.793rd Buccaneers 18.49 3rd Wolf Pack 19.234th Bristol Ball-istics 19.37 4th Melton Striders 19.585th K9ers 19.74 5th Dorset Dynamo’s 18.876th Bassett Allsorts 19.59
1st Buccaroos 21.17 4th The Killa Bytes 23.402nd Cracker Jacks 20.83 5th Underdogs 23.353rd Malvern Missile Launchers 21.57 6th Bristol Ball-istic Extraset 23.22
DIVISION ONE – Judge Gwain Theobald DIVISION TWO – Judge Anton Wittwer
DIVISION THREE – Judge Robert Henshall DIVISION FOUR – Judge Maurice Jenkins
1st Bad Dog Racers 17.39 1st Bad Dog Meecos 18.732nd Buccaneers 18.46 2nd Test Valley Raiders 19.053rd Bristol Ball-istics 19.17 3rd Dorset Dynamo’s 20.164th Bassett Hotdogs 19.49 4th Bassett Allsorts 20.215th K9ers 19.87 5th Shooting Stars 19.606th The Knights 20.01
DIVISION THREE – Judge Anne Alcock DIVISION FOUR – Judge Peter Roberts
1st Wakefield Terrortykes 21.81 1st Nova Next Generation 22.272nd Rapidz Responz 22.31 2nd Thor’s Rovers 22.053rd Yorkshire Racers 22.39 3rd Peas in a POD 23.694th Grey Wolves 22.39 4th The Mega Bytes 24.175th PODlers 22.63 5th Hillam Hot Shots 24.986th The Giga Bytes 23.95
1st Extrabuccs 20.69 1st Sleepless Knights 21.622nd Cracker Jacks 20.57 2nd Maple Leaf Rockies 19.723rd Bad Dog Chancers 20.42 3rd Bristol Ball-istic Extraset 21.704th Ball Busters 21.30 4th Dorset Diamonds 26.495th Dorset Devils 21.40 5th Melton B’s 22.76
DIVISION ONE – Judge Maria Brennan DIVISION TWO – Maria Brennan
1st PODS 18.29 1st PODantics 20.382nd PODsters 18.73 2nd Live wires 19.993rd Wakefield Tykes 19.35 3rd Red Rose Rockets 20.494th Blackpool Super Nova 19.53 4th The Northern Bytes 21.195th Rapidz 19.64 5th The Killa Bytes 21.416th Sheffield Sprinters 19.93 6th Yorkshire Leapers 22.40
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ALL current memberships will fall due forrenewal on: 1st April 2003.
It is coming up for that time again and althoughit may be early to issue a reminder on thissubject, a separate one-off Renewal ApplicationForm is enclosed with this issue of the FlyballRecord ready for use in a few weeks time.
Will Primary Team Managers especially note theneed to add a £2.00 fee for each Primary Teamto the cheque covering their membership if theywish to retain their Team’s place on the ‘List ofTeams to automatically receive TournamentSchedules’ from 1st April 2003. (Secondary Teamsare automatically covered by this payment).
Annual Fees remain at last year’s levels:
Single £12.00Joint £18.00
The limitation on voting rights continues to applyto Joint memberships where they cover morethan two members residing at the same address.
Although the membership fees reduce month bymonth from the end of April, renewals after thatdate will, of course, require the addition of the£2.50 Lapsed Charge. Completed Forms andCheques covering the fees should be sent to:
British Flyball AssociationPO BOX 109 PETERSFIELD GU32 1XZ
Any queries, please contact Graham Nye on:
Telephone: 01730 828269E-mail: [email protected]
MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL DUE 1ST APRIL 2003
THE FOLLOWING ADVERT IN THE ATLANTA JOURNAL
To be held at The Village HallBeoley, WorcsOn Sunday 6th April 2003
Commencing at 10.00amNominations for membership of the Committee and all proposals for inclusion in the Agenda must be received by the Secretary on or before 6th March 2003.
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
Single black female seeks male companionship,ethnicity unimportant. I am a very good-lookinggirl who loves to play. I love long walks in thewoods, riding in your pickup truck, hunting,camping and fishing trips, cosy winter nights lyingin front of the fire. Candlelight dinners will haveme eating out of your hand. Rub me the right wayand watch me respond. I will be at the front door
when you get home from work, wearing onlywhat nature gave me. Kiss me and I’m yours.
Call XXX-XXXXXXX and ask for Daisy.
Over 15,000 men found themselves talking to thelocal Humane Society about an eight week oldblack Labrador Retriever.
This map, in conjunction with the A.G.M. insert, should help you find your way.Don’t forget to order your lunch through Anne Johnson Tel: 0121 443 1535or e-mail – [email protected]
Every Member is welcome. We look forward to seeing you all.This is your chance, the Membership, to have your say in how your Flyball is carried forward in 2003through discussion and debate. Please come along and represent your team. It isn’t all red tape, thereare the Annual Awards for 2002 to be presented and a chance to meet all your Flyball friends withoutthe pressure of racing, also the Wolf Pack provide a wonderful lunch.
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CURRENT SEED TIMES (MULTIBREED) AS AT 2ND JANUARY 2003
NEW MEMBERS
Sarah Smith Scallywags Sarah Hart Malvern Missiles
Natalie Barnes The Jumping Jacks Christine King TBC
David Retford The Northern Bytes Katie Gurrola Dorset Dynamo’s
Nigel & Angela Crockford Scallywags Jackie Treagus Wolf Pack
Emma Snowdon Yorkshire Bouncers Jeannette Shelley Ace’s High
Barbara Davies Lincolnshire Leapers Alan Bell Bristol Ball-istics
Linda Palmer Test Valley Raiders Sean O’Gorman Underdogs
Bob & Pauline Sharpe Yorkshire Bouncers Dawn Newman Dorset Dynamo’s
Colin & Beverley Dyczka Fylde Coasters Robert Carter Dorset Dynamo’s
Gemma Taylor Lincolnshire Leapers Nicky Marzetti Dorset Dynamo’s
Jayne Owen The Northern Bytes Sara Murphy PODS
Valerie & William Stewart Thor’s Rovers Charlotte Barrow PODS
Christine & Simon Hordley Maple Leafs Mary Braybrook PODS
Heather Hodgson Test Valley Raiders Lisa Adamson Break-Aways
Linda Heryng The Northern Bytes Gemma Bignell Wolf Pack
Keith & Adele Marshall Greetland Grasshoppers
A burglar is sneaking through this house onenight, when out of the darkness comes a voice,"I can see you and so can Jesus"
The burglar freezes in his tracks and is toofrightened to move. After ten minutes,nothing has happened so he moves forward.Again from the darkness comes the voice,"I can see you and so can Jesus". The burglaris petrified and too frightened to move amuscle. After thirty minutes, he decides that
NEW TEAMS
Mill Lane Racers Red Rose Rockets Ace’s High
Red Rose Rebels Ace’s Win
Red Rose Racers
CURRENT SEED TIMES (OPEN) AS AT 2ND JANUARY 2003
SEED TEAM TRN TIME SEED TEAM TRN TIME1st Penant’s Multi Paws 076A 17.85 3rd Multi Jumping Jacks 022C 18.662nd Bad Dog Mixture 053C 18.61 4th Mad Multi Bytes 054F 20.03
he has to do something. He backs veryslowly and tentatively to the wall and feelsaround for a light switch. He switches on thelight and there in front of him sitting in acage, is a cockatoo who says, "I can see youand so can Jesus".
Greatly relieved, the burglar sighs, "It’s just acockatoo". The cockatoo looks at the burglar andsays, "I might be just a cockatoo but Jesus is abig German Shepherd".
SEED TEAM TRN TIME SEED TEAM TRN TIME1 Back on Track 076D 17.29 44 The Knights 036 20.072 Bad Dog Racers 053 17.36 45 Dorset Dynamo’s 088 20.163 Barkshire Bandits 017 17.46 46 Trying 4 Mutts 054G 20.214 Penants Pack 076B 17.83 47 Greedy Grasshoppers 055A 20.255 Four Bad Dogs 053B 17.86 48 PODantics 015G 20.386 Maple Leafs 049 17.90 49 Extrabuccs 025A 20.407 PODlets 015A 18.10 50 Bad Dog Chancers 053D 20.428 PODS 015 18.29 51 Cracker Jacks 022E 20.469 Mad 4 Mutts 054D 18.34 52 The Northern Bytes 027 20.4710 Bassett Hotdogs 011B 18.45 53 Extra Pack 050C 20.4811 Buccaneers 025 18.46 54 Red Rose Rockets 093 20.4912 Nuneaton Flyers 051 18.61 55 Malvern Missile Launchers 077A 20.6013 The Jumping Jacks 022 18.65 56 Fun 4 Mutts 054B 20.7714 Bad Dog Meecos 053A 18.73 57 Nuneaton Dodgers 051C 21.0515 PODsters 015F 18.73 58 Dorset Devils 088B 21.0616 Test Valley Raiders 045 18.79 59 Buccaroos 025B 21.1717 Fylde Coasters 038 18.87 60 Ball Busters 043 21.1718 Greetland Grasshoppers 055 19.01 61 The Killa Bytes 027B 21.3019 Sheffield Speeders 058 19.08 62 Yorkshire Leapers 052C 21.4320 PODlings 015D 19.15 63 Sleepless Knights 036B 21.6221 Springbok’s 008 19.21 64 Bristol Ball-istic Extraset 018E 21.7022 Dodgers 078 19.22 65 Wakefield Terrortykes 046A 21.8123 Wolf Pack 050 19.23 66 Wolverines 050D 21.8224 Wakefield Tykes 046 19.35 67 Thor’s Raiders 070 22.0525 Bristol Ball-istics 018 19.37 68 Hillam Hotdogs 086 22.0926 Maple Leaf Raggers 049A 19.38 69 Rapidz Responz 082D 22.1327 Penant’s Paw Power 076 19.49 70 Nova Next Generation 063C 22.2728 Barkshire Bullets 017C 19.52 71 Sheffield Sparklers 058B 22.3429 Snatch ‘n’ Grab 083 19.52 72 Grey Wolves 050F 22.3930 Blackpool Super Nova 063 19.53 73 Yorkshire Racers 052B 22.3931 Melton Striders 035C 19.58 74 Brat Pack 050A 22.5232 Bassett Allsorts 011 19.59 75 PODlers 015B 22.6333 Shooting Stars 001 19.60 76 Melton B’s 035A 22.7634 Nuneaton Bees 051A 19.61 77 Underdogs 085 22.9135 Rapidz 082 19.64 78 Scallywaggers 059A 22.9936 Maple Leaf Rockies 049B 19.72 79 Nuneaton Cyclone 051B 23.1537 K9ers 033 19.74 80 Peas in a POD 015I 23.6938 PODextras 015H 19.79 81 Break-Aways 090 23.7639 Whiterose Wagtails 060 19.85 82 The Giga Bytes 027E 23.9540 Lincolnshire Leapers 062 19.92 83 The Mega Bytes 027A 24.1741 Sheffield Sprinters 058A 19.93 84 Hillam Hot Shots 086A 24.9842 Melton Rovers 035 19.99 85 Ball Buster Bandits 043B 25.8143 Live Wires 069 19.99 86 Dorset Diamonds 088A 26.49
2002 Best ENGLISH SPRINGER SPANIEL2002 Best ENGLISH COCKER SPANIEL
2002 Best CROSSBREED of the YEAR2002 Best B.C. / W.S. of the YEAR
2002 FLYBALL DOG of the YEAR2002 FLYBALL BITCH of the YEAR
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THE BRITISH FLYBALL ASSOCIATION ANNUAL AWARDS
Pos. Name Team Pts. Pos. Name Team Pts.
1st Tara The Northern Bytes 8367 1st. Oggie The Northern Bytes 10316
2nd Bess Wolf Pack 8229 2nd Sally Spice Wolf Pack 8386
3rd Cassie PODS 7914 3rd Jade Greetland Grasshoppers 6753
4th Rogan PODS 7755 4th Tyson Barkshire Bandits 6588
5th Sweep Wolf Pack 7668 5th Missy PODS 6546
6th Bob Fylde Coasters 7568 6th Megan Rapidz 5693
7th Chica PODS 7315 7th Amy Barkshire Bandits 5641
8th Gilly Wakefield Tykes 7262 8th Megan Barkshire Bandits 5491
9th Bobby PODS 7232 9th Barley Bassett Allsorts 5246
10th Darwin PODS 7226 10th Ellie Barkshire Bandits 4870
11th Zippa Mad Mutts 7212 11th Emmy Barkshire Bandits 4814
12th Fern Greetland Grasshoppers 6803 12th Nelly Bristol Ball-istics 4808
13th Mistie Barkshire Bandits 6765 13th Tex The Northern Bytes 4550
14th Reilly Wolf Pack 6708 14th Chewbacca Buccaneers 4507
15th Chance Wakefield Tykes 6692 15th Misty Rapidz 4354
16th Mork The Northern Bytes 6433 16th Blitz PODS 3849
17th Abby Bassett Allsorts 6254 17th Tizzie Mad Mutts 3714
18th Bracken Nuneaton Flyers 6232 18th Alice Fylde Coasters 3398
19th Hope Sheffield Speeders 5958 19th Taylor Barkshire Bandits 3328
20th Gyp Sheffield Speeders 5817 20th Layla Maple Leafs 3247
21st Maddie Nuneaton Flyers 5777 21st Billy Flying Colours 3179
22nd Jack Bristol Ball-istics 5684 22nd Kim PODS 3028
23rd Sally Ann Mad Mutts 5622 23rd Storm Bad Dog Racers 2818
24th George Sheffield Speeders 5565 24th Tykey K9ers 2666
25th Jay Sheffield Speeders 5395 25th Badger Bassett Allsorts 2662
26th Oscar Barkshire Bandits 5353 26th Spud Flying Colours 2651
27th Spencer Bassett Allsorts 5312 27th Foxy Penant’s Paw Power 2573
28th Flynn Nuneaton Flyers 5292 28th Mac Maple Leafs 2522
29th Tweed Mad Mutts 5170 29th Echo Wakefield Tykes 2468
30th Gill Nuneaton Flyers 5152 30th Py Rapidz 2466
THE BRITISH FLYBALL ASSOCIATION ANNUAL AWARDS
The following results are the accumulation of allthe points gained during the year 2002 and gotowards the BFA Annual Awards which will bepresented to the recipients at the Annual GeneralMeeting on Sunday 6th April 2002.
These statistics have taken many hours tocalculate into their various permutations. Wehave to THANK most sincerely, Mo Hiscock, forher dedication to all the membership under verydifficult circumstances. Even when ‘on holiday’ atthe Anglesey Rally week, Mo and her colleaguesfrom the Mad Mutts, set up an office to keep thepoints and the seed times up to date. I’m sure
every member appreciates the work and effortMo and her family has put in and hope that 2003will be a better year for them.
There are 390 W.S./B.C.’s, 131 Cross Breeds, 18 Labrador, 16 Jack Russell Terriers, 10 CockerSpaniels, 6 Springer Spaniels 5 Spanish WaterDogs. Different specific breeds make up the reste.g. GSDs, Border Terriers, Rottweilers, Poodlesetc. etc. In total there are 278 Dogs and 355Bitches so you can understand that I cannotpossibly list them all. The complete list willhowever be put on our Website –www.flyball.org.uk
1st William Penant’s Paw Power 3035 1st Jed Fylde Coasters 76132nd Snitch The Northern Bytes 2042 2nd Roo Lincolnshie Leapers 14973rd Lark Dorset Dynamo’s 1500 3rd Jini Dorset Dynamo’s 8614th Poppy Rapidz 1261 4th Jed Yorkshire Bouncers 1155th Willow The Knights 686 5th Jake Sheffield Speeders 616th Tikka Whinchats 401 6th Rosie Yorkshire Bouncers 31
Fylde Coasters – 2002 BestMultibreed Team of the Year
Rogan – 2002 Best FlyballDog of the Year. Owner - Jean Meeking. Team - The PODS
Charlie – 2002 Best Labradorof the Year. Owner-Christine Redfearn.Team – Greetland Grasshoppers
Jed – 2002 Best SpringerSpaniel of the Year. Owner - Carolyn Higginson.Team – Fylde Coasters
Oggie – 2002 Best FlyballBitch of the Year. Owner – Ron Edge. Team – The Northern BytesCrossbreed, looks like theButchers dog.
Rosie – 2002 Best of theRest Non Breed Specific.Owner – Doreen Smith.Team – The Northern Bytes
BEST of the REST BREED Breed SpecificBonita - Spanish Water Dog from Rapidz Flyball Team - 4928 points
Pos. Name Flyball Team Pts. Pos. Name Flyball Team Pts.
1st Oggie The Northern Bytes 10316 1st Rogan PODS 7755
2nd Rosie The Northern Bytes 8619 2nd Jed Fylde Coasters 7613
3rd Sally Spice Wolf Pack 8386 3rd Bob Fylde Coasters 7568
4th Tara The Northern Bytes 8367 4th Bobby PODS 7232
5th Bess Wolf Pack 8229 5th Darwin PODS 7226
6th Cassie PODS 7914 6th Reilly Wolf Pack 6708
7th Sweep Wolf Pack 7668 7th Chance Wakefield Tykes 6692
8th Chica PODS 7315 8th Tyson Barkshire Bandits 6588
9th Gilly Wakefield Tykes 7262 9th Mork The Northern Bytes 6433
10th Zippa Mad Mutts 7212 10th Charlie Greetland Grasshoppers 6214
11th Fern Greetland Grasshoppers 6803 11th Bobby Mad Mutts 5969
12th Mistie Barkshire Bandits 6765 12th Gyp Sheffield Speeders 5817
13th Jade Greetland Grasshoppers 6753 13th TJ Fylde Coasters 5784
14th Missy PODS 6546 14th Jack Bristol Ball-istics 5684
15th Abby Bassett Allsorts 6254 15th George Sheffield Speeders 5565
16th Bracken Nuneaton Flyers 6232 16th Jay Sheffield Speeders 5395
17th Hope Sheffield Speeders 5958 17th Oscar Barkshire Bandits 5353
18th Maddie Nuneaton Flyers 5777 18th Spencer Bassett Allsorts 5312
19th Megan Rapidz 5693 19th Flynn Nuneaton Flyers 5292
20th Amy Barkshire Bandits 5641 20th Tweed Mad Mutts 5170
21st Sally Ann Mad Mutts 5622 21st Gill Nuneaton Flyers 5152
22nd Megan Barkshire Bandits 5491 22nd Monte Nuneaton Flyers 5138
23rd Barley Bassett Allsorts 5246 23rd Todd Blackpool Super Nova 5119
24th Buffy Wakefield Tykes 5207 24th Acer Nuneaton Flyers 5061
25th Kodi The Northern Bytes 5095 25th Jack Blackpool Super Nova 4902
26th Bonita Rapidz 4928 26th Monty Bassett Allsorts 4873
27th Jess Dodgers 4883 27th Jack Blackpool Super Nova 4849
28th Ellie Barkshire Bandits 4870 28th Blue Buccaneers 4759
29th Emmy Barkshire Bandits 4814 29th Robbie Nuneaton Flyers 4690
30th Nelly Bristol Ball-istics 4808 30th Jimmy Melton Rovers 4635
2002 TEAM of the YEAR
MULTIBREED TEAM of the YEAR
2002 BEST of the REST – Non Breed Specific
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2002 Best LABRADOR of the YEAR2002 Best JACK RUSSELL TERRIER of the YEAR
Pos. Team Points Pos. Teams Points1st Fylde Pick ‘n’ Mix 6415 7th Multi Jumping Jacks 27092nd Mad Multi Bytes 6396 8th Random Rapidz 20103rd Grasshoppers Multi 4860 9th Bad Dog Mixture 19754th Tykes 57 4568 10th Multi Mutts 4 Bytes 9445th Rapidz Sortz 4430 11th Bassett Doggy Mixtures 6726th Penant’s Multi Paws 3015 12th 4 Mixed Bytes 626
Pos. Name Team Pts. Pos. Name Team Pts.1st Charlie Greetland Grasshoppers 6214 1st Bobby Mad Mutts 59692nd TJ Fylde Coasters 5784 2nd Dylan Wakefield Tykes 41663rd Lucas Bad Dog Racers 2592 3rd Ted Maple Leafs 35574th Freddie Penant’s Paw Power 2368 4th Ruff Stuff Mad Mutts 34805th Emerys Fylde Coasters 1826 5th Milo K9ers 32726th Jake The Jumping Jacks 1041 6th Jaffa Bad Dog Racers 28497th Mole Snatch ‘n’ Grab 778 7th Eddie Bassett Allsorts 23048th BJ Greetland Grasshoppers 638 8th Binnie Bad Dog Racers 21429th Mac The Jumping Jacks 554 9th Bramble The Jumping Jacks 158110th Sebastian Springers 448 10th Poppy Wolf Pack 1487
Pos. Name Team Pts. Pos. Name Team Pts.1st Rosie The Northern Bytes 8619 6th Toby The Jumping Jacks 17082nd Buffy Wakefield Tykes 5207 7th Dax Mad Mutts 16633rd Jonty Wakefield Tykes 3809 8th Millie Shooting Stars 13954th Sam Sheffield Speeders 3609 9th KJ Sheffield Speeders 9735th Breeze Bassett Allsorts 2772 10th Jonesy Greetland Grasshoppers 952
Pos. Team Points Pos. Teams Points1st Wolf Pack 30940 11th Fylde Coasters 166252nd Barkshire Bandits 23175 12th Dodgers 164323rd The Northern Bytes 21220 13th Wakefield Tykes 160814th Nuneaton Bees 20618 14th Bassett Hotdogs 150025th Sheffield Speeders 20456 15th The Killa Bytes 145336th Blackpool Super Nova 19493 16th Mad 4 Mutts 138357th Bristol Ball-istics 18922 17th Melton Rovers 136878th Greetland Grasshoppers 18041 18th PODlets 136729th Barkshire Bullets 17331 19th Barkshire Bandidos 1277110th Buccaneers 17322 20th Nuneaton Flyers 12445
The British Flyball Association SPECIAL TEAM AWARD goes to the PODS
THE BRITISH FLYBALL ASSOCIATION ANNUAL AWARDS SPONSORSHIP
BUTCHER’S – THE RIGHT SELECTION
Butcher’s dog food are backing flyball, which looksset to become even more popular during 2003.
As part of a sponsorship deal with PODS fromNorthampton, Butcher’s are providing rosettesand prizes as well as banners to help promotethe sport at a wide variety of events. They arealso helping to spread the word by producing a
new-look Flyball Record.
Head of Marketing Yetunde Ige said: “The Butcher’smessage is all about health and fitness and thereforethis new partnership makes perfect sense. Flyball isa fun, social sport for both owners and their dogsand our aim is to help increase membership andraise fitness levels of dogs across the country. “
If you’re planning a visit to Crufts this year(from March 6 to 9) then make sure you stop offat the Butcher’s stand, which will be one of theevent’s big crowd pullers.
Butcher’s are giving away thousands of speciallydesigned selection boxes, full of new products –so your dog can be one of the first in the countryto try them out.
Butcher’s Choice is a new range of premium dogfood, packaged in a convenient single 150g and300g serve tray, which is great for smaller dogs.Choice is available in four recipes – chicken, ham
and mushroom; rabbit, turkey and vegetables;lamb, kidney and peas; beef, chicken and carrot.
Also, in the selection box try the new formatChunks in Jelly (chicken and tripe) and a 400gmloaf – lamb, rice and peas.
Crufts visitors will also have a chance to takehome Butcher’s 100% complete, which containsspecial ingredients to ensure your dog is healthyinside and out. And the great news is that it’spackaged in a convenient, resealable bag,which makes life so much easier.
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March 22nd/23rd Market Harborough PODS LO (24 Teams for each Tournament)Contact – Delia Roberts Tel. 01407 810610 Cl.D 21st Feb.
March 30th Petersfield Bad Dog Racers LO (18 Teams)Contact - Chris & Lorraine Fulford Tel. 01329 311780 Cl.D 16th March
April 6th ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING The Village Hall, Beoley, Worcs. 10.00am.
April 13th Warrington Live Wires LO (24 Teams)Contact – Anne Alcock Tel.01925 267274 Cl.D 15th March
April 19th Carlton Towers Yorkshire Bouncers LO (24 Teams)April 20th Carlton Towers Yorkshire Bouncers LM (24 Teams)April 21st Carlton Towers Yorkshire Bouncers LO (24 Teams)
Contact – Betty Potts Tel. 01757 703233 Cl.D 20th March
May 3rd/4th Arley Moss Farm The Northern Bytes OpenMay 5th Arley Moss Farm The Northern Bytes Multibreed
Contact - Doreen Smith Tel. 0161 494 0787 Cl.D 3rd April
May 10th Brentwood Mad Mutts LO (24 Teams)May 11th Brentwood Mad Mutts Multibreed
Contact – Roy Hiscock Tel. 01708 557812 Cl.D 10th April
May 24th Eggborough Yorkshire Bouncers LO (24 Teams)May 25th Eggborough Yorkshire Bouncers LO (24 Teams)May 26th Eggborough Yorkshire Bouncers LM (24 Teams)
Contact – Betty Potts Tel. 01757 703233 Cl.D 24th April
May 31st/June 1st York Race Course Wakefield Tykes OpenContact – Alison Booth Tel. 01977 795156 Cl.D 2nd May
June 7th/8th Sharnford Nuneaton Flyers OpenContact – Pamela Harrison Tel. 01827 707293 Cl.D 24th May
June 14th/15th Daventry PODS OpenContact - Delia Roberts Tel. 01407 810610 Cl.D 16th April
June 21st/22nd Nostell Priory Melton Rovers OpenContact – June Bass Tel. 01664 500327 Cl.D 22nd May
June 28th/29th Arley Moss Farm The Northern Bytes OpenContact – Doreen Smith Tel. 0161 494 0787 Cl.D 28th May
THE B.F.A. DIARY 2003
July 5th /6th Askham Bryan Wakefield Tykes LO (24 Teams)Contact – Alison Booth Tel.01977 795156 Cl.D 1st June
July 5th / 6th Saul, South Glos. Bristol Ball-istics OpenContact – Louise Perkins Tel.0117 9565562 Cl.D 6th June
July 12th/13th Melton Mowbray Melton Rovers OpenContact – June Bass Tel. 01664 500327 CL.D 13th June
July 26th/27th Anglesey PODS OpenJuly 28th Anglesey PODS MultibreedJuly 30th/31st Anglesey PODS Open
Contact – Delia Roberts Tel. 01407 810610 CL.D 14th June
August 2nd/3rd Arley Moss Farm The Northern Bytes OpenContact – Doreen Smith Tel. 0161 494 0787 CL.D 1st July
August 9th/10th Sharnford Nuneaton Flyers OpenContact – Pamela Harrison Tel. 01827 707293 Cl.D 25th July
September 6th/7th West Hougham Shooting Stars OpenContact – Roger Aird Tel. 01303 240584 CL.D 2nd August
September 6th/7th Arley Moss Farm The Northern Bytes OpenContact – Doreen Smith Tel. 0161 494 0787 CL.D 5th August
September 14th Warrington Live Wires LO (24 Teams)Contact – Anne Alcock Tel. 01925 267274 Cl.D 16th August
September 27th Eggborough Yorkshire Bouncers LO (24 Teams)Contact – Betty Potts Tel. 01757 703233 Cl.D 29th August
September 28th Eggborough Yorkshire Bouncers LO (24 Teams)Contact – Betty Potts Tel. 01757 703233 Cl.D 29th August
November 15th Newark Nuneaton Flyers LO (24 Teams)Contact – Pamela Harrison Tel. 01827 707293 Cl.D 17th Oct.
November 16th Newark Nuneaton Flyers LO (24 Teams)Contact – Pamela Harrison Tel. 01827 707293 Cl.D 17th Oct.
Would all Tournament Organisers please make sure they have approval from the Show Secretary before issuing Schedules.
Key - Cl.D = Closing date for entry O = Open LO = Limited Open M = Multibreed LM = Limited Multibreed
SUMMER CHAMPIONSHIP DATESConfirmed as … York – 31st May / 1st June Daventry – 14th / 15th June
Arley Moss Farm - 28th / 29th June Sharnford – 9th / 10th AugustWindsor Racecourse – 16th / 17th August (to be confirmed)
MARKET HARBOROUGH RESULTS – 18TH JANUARY 2003
MARKET HARBOROUGH RESULTS –19TH JANUARY 2003
I kept seeing Christmas trees and with the brightblue from the Butchers Banners it reminded me ofthe festive season and you almost wore out thesprings on the yellow pegs – that’s how fierce thecompetition was. By the second half everyone hadsettled down to some really great racing withgasping change-overs, without so many lights.
Congratulations to the Melton Rovers forsweeping the board and going into First Placewith the PODsters a creditable Second. NuneatonFlyers win the prize for the least number of lightsin the whole competition (and normally get theprize for the most) a great Third position. Bristol
Ball-istics ran some good races, entertaining us asalways and well done to the PODlings a credibleFifth with a couple of very nervous handlers. Lastbut no way least was the up and coming Snatch‘n’ Grab, still on the learning curve. A specialmention to their young Box Loader, "You did yourbest to tell Jeff that Tilly had a ball in her mouthas the race was about to start, (but being TeamCaptain – he wasn’t listening) and what chaosthat caused!!
Thanks to you all for a great competition.
NEIL MEEKING (PODS)
JUDGES REPORTDIVISION FOUR – MARKET HARBOROUGH 18TH JANUARY
JUDGES REPORTDIVISION ONE – MARKET HARBOROUGH 19TH JANUARY 2003
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What a start to the new year. The Teams in thisDivision were well behaved, courteous and full ofexcitement. The Barkshire Bandidos were in topform winning all their heats. Yorkshire Bouncersmoved from sixth seed to second place onlylosing to the Bandidos. Excellent teamwork inaction, they kept their nerve and were the teamof the Division for me.
The Killa Bytes held their own in third place tothe new dogs in PODextras who gave fun andexcitement to the day. Extra Pack and Wolverinesworked hard to run two teams in one Division,but still managed to have a good day introducingnew dogs to their successful teams.
SAM BAWDEN
JUDGES REPORT
DIVISION ONE – Judge Dave Long DIVISION TWO – Judge John Blackford
1st PODS 17.55 1st Barkshire Bullets 18.842nd Barkshire Bandits 18.09 2nd Trying 4 Mutts 20.033rd Mad 4 Mutts 18.34 3rd Greedy Grasshoppers 20.804th Wolf Pack 18.92 4th Dodgers 19.395th Blackpool Super Nova 19.80 5th Northern Bytes 21.016th Greetland Grasshoppers 20.87 6th Bassett Allsorts 20.87
DIVISION THREE – Judge Sam Bawden DIVISION FOUR – Judge Val Currie
1st Barkshire Bandidos 20.21 1st Break-Aways 22.792nd Yorkshire Bouncers 20.59 2nd Giga Bytes 21.353rd Killa Bytes 21.00 3rd Nova Next Generation 22.464th PODextras 21.02 4th Greeny Grasshoppers 23.225th Extra Pack 21.85 5th Yorkshire Racers 23.276th Wolverines 22.68 6th Mega Bytes 23.87
DIVISION ONE – Judge Neil Meeking DIVISION TWO – Judge Anne Johnson
1st Melton Rovers 18.30 1st Nuneaton Bees 19.092nd PODsters 18.75 2nd PODantics 19.093rd Nuneaton Flyers 18.96 3rd Live Wires 20.194th Bristol Ball-istics 19.34 4th Wellingboro’ Red Wellies 20.245th PODlings 19.38 5th Redrose Rockets 20.166th Snatch ‘n’ Grab 19.90 6th Melton Striders NFC
DIVISION THREE – Judge Stuart Harrison DIVISION FOUR – Judge Sam Bawden
1st Border Patrol 21.15 1st PODlers 20.352nd Nuneaton Dodgers 20.54 2nd Bristol Ball-istic Extraset 21.833rd Crazy Crusaders 21.01 3rd Wires Connection 23.064th Crazy Cannons 21.36 4th Crazy Crossbows 23.345th Wires-R-Us 21.01 5th Nuneaton Cyclones 24.616th Fylde Coasters 21.70 6th Fylde Surfers 25.56
The morning session went through very smoothly,so feeling relaxed and confident we started theafternoon racing. However, during their breaksome of the dogs had developed a strangeaffinity to the ‘inside’ tower of the lights on thered lane, which caused some stoppages for re-alignment. My thanks to the teams for theirpatience and cheerfulness whilst waiting.
The Break Aways managed a steep learningcurve, improving all the time and coming throughto win their first red rosette by beating the Giga
Bytes (who had the fastest time of the day) intosecond place. Nova Next Generation had someunexpected running order problems with theirdogs and a reluctant runner, but remaining calm,the handlers finally got it all together. TheYorkshire Racers very fast last dog was impressivebut wasn’t always quite able to catch up.
All in all a good, fun days racing. I certainlyenjoyed judging, thank you everyone.
VAL CURRIE (PODS)
Lost Property – Left at the Market Harborough Venue a Blue Zipped Coat and a Glove. Contact the Editor for its safe return.
THANKSShona and Toby, members of the Whiterose Wagtails Flyball Team, would like to thank
everyone for their support while my Dad, Alistair, was in hospital. Especially Carol for lookingafter the two of us during that time.
SALLY MANN
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Co-ordinatorVanessa Haith, 14 Wivell Drive, Keelby, North Lincs DN41 8HF01469 560287 [email protected]
Anglesey & North WalesPeter Roberts, Tai Lawr, Tyn Towyn, Bryngwran, Holyhead, Anglesey LL65 3SW01407 810610 [email protected]
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Cheshire, Lancashire, Merseyside, Shropshire & StaffordshireDoreen Smith, 48 Fortyacre Drive, Bredbury, Stockport, Cheshire SK6 2EZ0161 494 0787 [email protected]
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Norfolk & SuffolkLinda Kightley, 164 Colman Road, Norwich NR4 7HD 01603 505661 [email protected]
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Butcher’s have teamed up with WarwickshireCountry Parks to encourage dog owners to adopta healthy lifestyle in 2003.
The new partnership is designed to promoteexercise and fitness as part of a responsible dogownership programme.
To launch the partnership, a new informationleaflet has been produced, which gives details ondog walking in Warwickshire’s eight country parks
and picnic areas, as well as fitness tips for pets.
Northamptonshire are planning something similarand a number of other regions are expected tofollow on.
As part of this new relationship, WarwickshireParks are happy to host flyball events,which they feel is another positive way ofencouraging fitness. All ideas are welcome.
Watch out for a new Flyball game, whichButcher’s are launching at Crufts.
The fast paced, interactive game is aimed atchildren and adults alike, putting you in control ofa team of Butcher’s sponsored dogs, relay racingagainst the clock.
The idea is to control your dog along the courseand over the four hurdles – drop the quoits andyou’ll lose crucial points and seconds, run over or
jump to catch cans and your dog will get a bionicburst of speed or super-spring jump.
You can record your best score, forward the gameonto friends to challenge them to beat your timeand even set up your own leagues.
The game will be available from the Butcher’swebsite – www.butcherspetcare.com -from 6 March. Watch this space for more details.
British Flyball AssociationPO Box 109PETERSFIELDGU32 1XZEmail - [email protected] - www.flyball.org.uk
B.F.A. Secretary Awards SecretaryGraham Nye Sam BawdenForestglade 52 Blandy AvenueWinchester Road West, Meon Southmoor, AbingdonPetersfield, Hants GU32 1JT Oxfordshire OX13 5DBTel: 01730 828269 Tel: 01865 820097Email - [email protected] Email - [email protected]
Records & Statistics Officer Show SecretaryDoreen Smith Doreen Smith48 Fortyacre Drive, Bredbury 48 Fortyacre Drive, BredburyStockport SK6 2EZ Stockport SK6 2EZTel: 0161 494 0787 Tel: 0161 494 0787Email - [email protected] Email - [email protected]
Membership & Team Registration Web Master Graham Nye Nigel BouckleyForestglade, Winchester Road, West Meon 49 Tremear Green, St.Columb RdPetersfield, Hants GU32 1JT St.Columb, Cornwall, TR9 6RBTel: 01730 828269 Tel: 01726 861191Email - [email protected] Email - [email protected]
TAKE NOTETHE B.F.A. RECORDS & STATISTICS CO-ORDINATOR is nowDoreen Smith from The Northern BytesTel. 0161 494 0787email - [email protected] address to send your BFA Tournament Results is:Millennium Awards, 191 Lees Road, Oldham OL4 1LS
All articles featured are the opinions of the writers and not necessarily those of the Editoror the B.F.A. Committee. The Flyball Record cannot accept any responsibility for errors or omissions in factual content.
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