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Competition

The Hyperflite Skyhoundz Canine disc Championships is a series of more than 100 Local Championships, seven (U.S.) Regional Qualifier Championships and the World Championship (held each year in the United States). In addition, enthusiasts from many other countries are getting involved in the sport with a number of Skyhoundz competitions and World Championship Qualifiers taking place internationally. The year 2006 marks the 32nd consecutive year of canine disc competitions. Hyperflite’s sponsorship of the Skyhoundz Canine Disc World Championship series, the largest disc-dog series in the world, ensures that disc dog competitors - world-wide - will have exciting venues in which to compete.

Local Championships — Hyperflite Skyhoundz Local Championships are free events, open to all competitors regardless of experience. Neither prequalification nor advance registration is required for participation. Competitions consist of Distance/Accuracy or, at the discretion of the local host, a combined event featuring Distance/Accuracy and Freestyle. You are welcome to enter as many Hyperflite Skyhoundz Local Championships as you like.

Regional Championships — Eligibility for Hyperflite Skyhoundz Regional Championships in the U.S. is based on residence in a geographic region. Click here to find out which U.S. regional event is scheduled for your area. Competitors outside the U.S. click here to find out how you can qualify for the Hyperflite Skyhoundz World Canine disc Championship. Hyperflite stages a “last chance” Open Qualifier the day before the World Championship that gives competitors one final opportunity to qualify for the World Championship.

At Hyperflite Skyhoundz Regional Championships, top-finishing teams may qualify for invitations to the World Championship in the following divisions: Open Division (Freestyle and Distance/Accuracy combined), Sport Division (Distance/Accuracy) MicroDog Division (open to competitors with dogs that weigh less than 25 pounds or that are 16 or fewer inches tall – teams compete in both Freestyle and Distance/Accuracy), and Pairs Freestyle (two team members compete together in Freestyle with one dog). Invitations to the World Championships are extended, at each Regional or International Qualifier, to the top four teams in the Open Division; the top four teams in the Sport Division; the top two competitors in the MicroDog Division; and the top two competitors in the Pairs Freestyle Division.

World Championship — The Hyperflite Skyhoundz World Canine disc Championship is the premier event in canine sports and features top competitive teams from around the world. In 2005, more than 70 of the elite teams in canine disc sports qualified and competed in the World Championship held in Atlanta, Georgia. At the Worlds, competitors can expect a memorable competitive experience, both on and off the field. There are always surprises - and the 2006 Worlds will be no exception. You won’t want to miss it.

— Peter Bloeme, Director