/ 
/ 
Skyhoundz Store
Competition
2010 Regional & Open Qualifiers
Weather link here.
MapBlast directions here.
Dog friendly hotel locator here.
Competitor eligibility information here.
Regionals/Qualifiers are listed in confirmed date order.
Skyhoundz Club Cup
The Skyhoundz Club Cup will be awarded to the Dog and Disc Club (Club) that records the highest combined score at the Skyhoundz Qualifier in which the Club is geographically situated.
A combined score for each club will be determined by adding the top five Sport Division Distance/Accuracy (Expert Class) scores (from any round), and the top five Open Division Freestyle (Expert Class) scores (from any round), of individual club members to determine a Club grand total. A Skyhoundz Club Regional Championship plaque will be presented to the winning Club. At the conclusion of the final Skyhoundz geographic Regional of the season, the Club with the highest Club grand total for the year will be deemed to be the winner of the Skyhoundz Club Cup.
A representative of the winning Club will be invited to the World Championship Awards Banquet to receive the Skyhoundz Club Cup on behalf of the winning Club. The Skyhoundz Club Cup will remain in the possession of the winning Club until the following year (unless the Club repeats as Champion) when a new Club champion is named.
There will be no additional fees to competitors to qualify for this honor. A participating Club must have a minimum of five club members entered to compete for the Skyhoundz Club Cup. Competitors who wish to have their scores considered for the Skyhoundz Club Cup must designate a Club affiliation on their Hyperflite Skyhoundz Regional Scoresheet. Only one Club affiliation may be designated by each competitor.
Southeast
April 10-11, 2010 — 9:30 am
Land O' Lakes Recreation Complex
3032 Collier Parkway
Land O' Lakes, FL 34639
Hosted by Central Florida Dog and Disc Club
Info: Chuck Hensley, 863-815-3741
Online pre-registration available here.
Results [2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002]
South Central
April 24, 2010 — 9:30 am
Samuell Grand Recreation Center
6200 East Grand Avenue
Dallas, TX 75223
Hosted by The Dallas Dog & Disc Club
Info: Chuck Middleton, 214-562-1910, chuck@chuckmiddleton.com
Results [2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002]
Eastern Open Qualifier
May 15, 2010 — 9 am
T.J. Davis Recreation Center
400 East 6th Street
Roanoke Rapids, NC 27870
Hosted by M.A.D. Dogs
Info: Ray Lowman, 410-263-7128, Cell 410-971-7742, h2okoiboi@aol.com
Pre-reg form @ www.mad-dogs.org under competitions, click on event name.
Western Open Qualifier
May 22, 2010 — 9 am
Thornton Recreational Center
Multipurpose Field
108th Ave & Colorado Blvd
Thornton, CO 80229
Hosted by Colorado Disc Dogs
Info: Chris Sexton, 720-980-3472, eyebum@gmail.com
Results [2010, 2009, 2008, 2007]
Southwest
May 29-30, 2009 — 9 am
Kathy Miller Regional Qualifier
Kelby Park
815 N. Barranca Ave
Covina, CA 91723.
Info: Saturday's event will be the Southwest Qualifier while Sunday's event will be a DiscDogathon.
Pre-registration requested for all competitors to Cheryl Kamikubo at cheryl@d2isc.com
Co-Hosted by Southern California K9 Air Corps and Disc Dogs in Southern California www.d2isc.com
Contact: Mike Miller at k9town@isp.com
Official Hotel
Red Roof Inn San Dimas ($69.11 tax included per night)
57 Freeway at West Arrow Highway
204 North Village Court, San Dimas, CA, 91773
Phone: (909) 599-2362 Fax: (909) 753-0707
Use the name Skyhoundz to find the block reservation and ask for ground floor.
Results [2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002]
Northeast
June 26, 2010 — 9 am
Millersville University
Pucillo Gym Field
105 Pucillo Drive
Millersville, PA 17551
Hosted by M.A.D. Dogs
Info: Ray Lowman, 410-263-7128, Cell 410-971-7742, h2okoiboi@aol.com
Pre-reg form @ www.mad-dogs.org under competitions, click on event name.
Results [2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002]
North Central
July 24-25, 2010 — 9 am
Osbourne Park
2700 Washington St
New Castle, IN 47362
Hosted by Indy Dog and Disc Club
Info: Rick Kimball, 765-430-8092, skylabdiscdog@sbcglobal.net
Results [2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002]
Northwest
August 21, 2010 — 9:30 am
Crossroads Park
16000 NE 10th St
Bellevue, WA 98009
Hosted by WoofD2 Northwest Disc Dog Club
Contact: Aaron Abrahamson, aaronandjennie@q.com
Results [2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002]
Last Chance Open Qualifier
RAIN OR SHINE (delays possible)
September 24, 2010 — 9 am
AT&T Field
Chattanooga Lookouts
201 Power Alley
Chattanooga, TN 37402
The Last Chance Open Qualifier will consist of all Divisions/Classes. Pre-registration is required, please go here to register.
Results [2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003]
The official hotel for the Hyperflite Skyhoundz World Canine Disc Championship (including the Last Chance Open Qualifier) is the Staybridge Suites Chattanooga Downtown.
For directions to the World Championship (AT&T Field) from the Staybridge Suites click here.
For directions to the Staybridge Suites from Hartsfield International Airport (Atlanta) click here.
Staybridge Suites Chattanooga Downtown
1300 Carter St
Chattanooga, TN 37402
800-238-8000 tel
423-267-0945 fax
The Hyperflite Skyhoundz block rate is $119 per night for a Studio Suite and $129 for a One-Bedroom Suite per night, plus taxes. Pet fees will be waived! Please let them know you are part of the Hyperflite Skyhoundz World Canine Disc Championship block to get this special rate or make your reservation through this link.
Staybridge Studios offer (1) Queen Bed with (1) Queen Sleeper Sofa while One-Bedroom Suites offer either (1) King Bed or (2) Full Beds with (1) Queen Sleeper Sofa in the adjoining living area.
All Suites include fully-equipped kitchens with microwave, refrigerator, stove top and dishwasher plus all the china, flatware and cookware.
Room rates include a hot breakfast buffet and overnight parking. Additionally, the Staybridge facility includes an indoor pool, hot tub, fitness center, complimentary guest laundry facility (remember the rains of 2009!), and free Wi-Fi.
2010 HYPERFLITE SKYHOUNDZ WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP SCHEDULE
Thursday, September 23, 2010
7 pm – Meet and Greet/Welcome Reception (courtesy of Hyperflite), McKamey Animal Care and Adoption Center, 4600 North Access Road, Chattanooga, Tennessee, 37415 Note: The McKamey Center is approximately a 15-minute drive from downtown Chattanooga. Drinks and light snacks will be provided.
Friday, September 24, 2010 — Open Qualifier
AT&T Field, 201 Power Alley, Chattanooga, Tennessee, 37402
8:30 am – Competitor Briefing
9 am – Competition Begins
11 am – Special Morning Libations (for your non-competing guests) — Courtesy of Hyperflite and hosted by perennial Club Cup Champions Mid-Atlantic Disc Dogs (MAD DOGS)
6 pm – Open Qualifier Awards Ceremony
Free Time
Order of Events
(We will be running the Last Chance Open Qualifier on two fields, both at AT&T Field)
Youth Division – Freestyle Elimination Round
Open Division – Freestyle Elimination Round (all classes: Expert, Masters, and Novice)
MicroDog Division – Freestyle Elimination Round
Sport Division – Distance/Accuracy Elimination Round (all classes: Expert, Masters, Novice, Team)
Youth Division – Distance/Accuracy Round (top 6)
Open Division – Distance/Accuracy Round (top 6 in each class: Expert, Masters, and Novice)
MicroDog Division – Distance/Accuracy Round (top 6)
Sport Division – Distance/Accuracy Finals (top 6 in each class: Expert, Masters, Novice, and Team)
Youth Division – Freestyle Round (top 6)
Open Division – Freestyle Round (top 6 in each class: Expert, Masters, and Novice)
MicroDog Division – Freestyle Round (top 6)
Pairs Freestyle Division – Freestyle Round
Recreational Division – TimeTrial (Expert, Masters, Novice, and Team)
AT&T Field, 201 Power Alley, Chattanooga, Tennessee, 37402
(To compete in the World Championship, you must have previously qualified at a 2010 Hyperflite Skyhoundz Qualifier)
9 am – Competitor Briefing
9:30 am – Competition Begins
5 pm – Youth Division and Open Division Awards Ceremony
7 pm – Gathering of Champions World Championship Banquet at AT&T Field (Picnic Pavilion overlooking AT&T field), 201 Power Alley, Chattanooga. Tennessee, 37402.
Order of Events
Youth Division & Open Division – Freestyle Round 1
Youth Division & Open Division – Distance/Accuracy Round 2
Youth Division & Open Division – Freestyle Round 3
Sunday, September 26, 2010
World Championship (Sport Division, MicroDog Division, and Pairs Freestyle Division)
AT&T Field, 201 Power Alley, Chattanooga, Tennessee, 37402
9 am – Competitor Briefing
9:30 am – Competition Begins
5 pm – Pairs Freestyle Division, MicroDog Division, and Sport Division Awards Ceremony
7 pm – After-competition party at River Street Deli, 15 River Street, Chattanooga, Tennessee, 37405. Come and unwind and enjoy world class NY-style deli sandwiches and drinks with your fellow disc doggers!
Order of Events
MicroDog – Freestyle Round 1
Sport Division – Distance/Accuracy Round 1
MicroDog – Distance/Accuracy
Sport Division – Distance/Accuracy Round 2
Pairs Freestyle – Round 1
Sport Division – Distance/Accuracy Round 3
MicroDog – Freestyle Round 2
Pairs Freestyle – Round 2
General Information
If you are flying with your dog, you will need to provide your airline with a canine health certificate at check-in. Be sure to bring an airline-approved kennel for your canine. If you have questions or concerns about air travel, feel free to call us and we will try to assist in any way we can.
For those of you who have chosen to drive, there is plenty of parking available at the hotel. However, parking downtown next to AT&T Field will not be permitted. We recommend that you drop your materials off in the turn-around out front of the stadium then park in the parking area below the stadium.
If you would like to bring a pop-up type tent, please feel free to do so. In fact, if you have an extra, please bring it for those competitors who may be traveling without one. You may use tent stakes at AT&T Field. There will not be overnight security at AT&T Field (although the stadium complex will be locked), though competitors may choose to leave their tents set up overnight. If you choose to do so, please understand that you assume the risk of damage or theft to property that you leave on the field.
Lodging/Dog Specifics
Staybridge Suites
1300 Carter St
Chattanooga, TN 37402
800-238-8000 tel
423-267-0945 fax
The Hyperflite Skyhoundz block rate is $119 per night for a Studio Suite and $129 for a One-Bedroom Suite per night, plus taxes. Pet fees will be waived! Please let them know you are part of the Hyperflite Skyhoundz World Canine Disc Championship block to get this special rate or make your reservation through this link. When making your reservation, please provide the hotel an accurate count of people who will be staying in the room (there is not a per person charge) in case they need to reassign rooms. Your dog is allowed to stay in the room with you. However, please keep your dog from barking in the hotel room and damaging any property. The hotel will expect you to be personally responsible for any damage that occurs. We recommend that you put the Do Not Disturb sign on your door at all times while your dog is in your room to minimize any chance of an unplanned escape.
Please be considerate of other guests and keep your dog on a short leash while in the hotel. Be careful not to block entrances and elevators. Do not let your dog off-leash while inside the hotel corridors, lobby, elevators, etc. Please clean up any of your dog's nature breaks promptly and dispose of them in trash receptacles.
Staybridge Studios offer (1) Queen Bed with (1) Queen Sleeper Sofa while One-Bedroom Suites offer either (1) King Bed or (2) Full Beds with (1) Queen Sleeper Sofa in the adjoining living area. All Suites include fully-equipped kitchens with microwave, refrigerator, stove top and dishwasher plus all the china, flatware and cookware.
Room rates include a hot breakfast buffet and overnight parking. Additionally, the Staybridge facility includes an indoor pool, hot tub, fitness center, complimentary guest laundry facility (remember the rains of 2009!), and free Wi-Fi.
Competition Info
On the day of competition, competitors must wear the Hyperflite Skyhoundz World Championship T-shirts and apparel (cool weather permitting) provided, as is, without alteration at all times when on the playing field, warm-up areas or in competitor tents. We will be filming on the field as well as conducting off-field interviews during the Open Qualifier and World Championship and we will only be able to use video and images featuring our logos. So please make sure that you wear your Hyperflite apparel. You may wear appropriate non-logoed (manufacturer's logo OK) athletic pants, shorts and shoes of your choosing. No props of any kind, including capes, vests or other adornments worn by canines, are permitted in competition. Non-sponsor branded bandannas will be permitted, subject to chief judge's approval. The World Championship will be held at:
AT&T Field
201 Power Alley
Chattanooga, Tennessee 37402
Open Division, MicroDog Division, and Youth Divisions
The Open Division, MicroDog Division, and Youth Division World Championship format will consist of one round of Freestyle, then one round of Distance/Accuracy and finish with another round of Freestyle (weather permitting). Scoring will be cumulative.
The first round order of competition will be determined according to each competitor's order of finish in his or her respective Qualifier as follows: 3rd place finishers, 2nd place finishers, and 1st place finishers. All subsequent rounds will be run in reverse order of current standing.
Freestyle will consist of two-minute rounds with 90 seconds mandatory per round, to receive a score.
Sport Division
The Sport Division World Championship format will consist of two rounds of Distance/Accuracy (weather permitting) with a final cut that will send the top 12 teams (determined by cumulative scores from rounds one and two) to a third and final round of Distance/Accuracy. Scoring will be cumulative.
The first round order of competition will be determined according to each competitor's order of finish in his or her respective Qualifier as follows: 3rd place finishers, 2nd place finishers, and 1st place finishers. All subsequent rounds will be run in reverse order of current standing.
Pairs Freestyle Division
The Pairs Freestyle World Championship format will consist of two rounds of Freestyle (weather permitting). Scoring will be cumulative.
The first round order of competition will be determined according to each competitor's order of finish in his or her respective Qualifier as follows: 2nd place finishers, and 1st place finishers. All subsequent rounds will be run in reverse order of current standing.
Official Discs/Other Rules
The Hyperflite K-10 Competition Standard and Jawz disc are the official discs of the Hyperflite Skyhoundz Canine disc World Championship. However, you may compete with any Hyperflite K-10 or Pup model disc you like as well as any solid plastic disc from a different manufacturer.
The Hyperflite Pup disc is the official disc of the MicroDog World Championship. Acceptable MicroDog discs include all variations of Hyperflite's Pup disc, as well as any safe solid plastic disc made by a manufacturer other than Hyperflite, provided however, that such disc must have a diameter no larger than 7 and 7/16 inches, and a weight of less than 85 grams. Please check with the Chief Judge if you have questions about disc use. All other rules will be the same as the Regional Championships.
Competition Updates
Competitors are encouraged to sign up for Skyhoundz twitter updates (weather, schedule, etc.). Important competition information may need to be disseminated rapidly and this is the best available method at present. Sign up at the address shown below:
Sportsmanship
Although only one team can win a World Championship in the applicable Divisions, you are all winners in the eyes of your canines. So, when you're out on the field competing, don't forget to have fun with your best friend. Hyperflite will not tolerate displays of unsportsmanlike conduct at the Hyperflite Skyhoundz World Canine Disc Championship. We urge you to familiarize yourself with our rules regarding unsportsmanlike behavior and understand that we will have a zero tolerance policy for unseemly displays of poor sportsmanship at this family-friendly event. Treat the judges with respect and interact with them as you would want others to interact with you. Finally, please review the section on Sportsmanship at the beginning of the Competition Section of "Disc Dogs! The Complete Guide."