World Championship
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The official hotel for the Hyperflite Skyhoundz World Canine Disc Championship (including the Last Chance Open Qualifier) is the Holiday Inn - Chattanooga Choo Choo.
For directions to the World Championship (AT&T Field) from the Chattanooga Choo Choo click here.
For directions to the Chattanooga Choo Choo from Hartsfield International Airport (Atlanta) click here.
Holiday Inn - Chattanooga Choo Choo
1400 Market St
Chattanooga, TN 37402
800-872-2529 tel
423-267-4998 fax
The Hyperflite Skyhoundz block rate is $89 per night, plus a one-time $30 pet fee if you have a dog(s) in the room with you. Please let them know you are part of the Hyperflite Skyhoundz World Canine Disc Championship block to get this special rate.
World Championship
RAIN OR SHINE (delays possible)
September 27-28, 2008-9:30 am
AT&T Field
Chattanooga Lookouts
201 Power Alley
Chattanooga TN 37402
Results [2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003]
Photos [2007 (Photographer: Len Silvester), 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003]
Len Silvester - http://www.ttlphoto.com/
Hyperflite Skyhoundz World Championship Schedule
Thursday, September 25, 2008 — For those arriving in Chattanooga on Thursday, a welcome reception hosted by the South Paws Dog and Disc Club (drinks and light hors d'oeuvres will be served), for humans only, will be held at the Penn Station Lounge at the Chattanooga Choo Choo Hotel, Chattanooga, Tennessee from 7 pm to 9 pm.
Friday, September 26, 2008 — Open Qualifier at North River Soccer Complex, 4502 N Access Rd, Chattanooga, Tennessee, 37415
Directions from the official hotel here (16 minute drive):
http://skyhoundz.com/downloads/Chattanooga_Choo-Choo-to-North_River_Soccer_Complex.pdf
9:00 am — Competitor's Briefing
9:30 am — Competition Begins
Order of Events
Sport Division-Distance/Accuracy Elimination Round (all classes: Expert, Masters, Novice, Youth, and Team)
Open Division and MicroDog Division - Freestyle Elimination Round (all classes: Expert, Masters, Novice, and Youth, where applicable)
Open Division and MicroDog Division - Distance/Accuracy Round (top 6 in each class: Expert, Masters, Novice, and Youth, where applicable)
Sport Division-Distance/Accuracy Finals (top 6 in each class: Expert, Masters, Novice, Youth, and Team)
Open Division and MicroDog Division - Freestyle Round (top 6 in each class: Expert, Masters, Novice, and Youth, where applicable)
Open Division-Pairs Freestyle Division
Recreational Division-TimeTrial (Expert, Novice, Youth, and Team)
4 pm — Open Qualifier Award Ceremony
Saturday, September 27, 2008 — World Championship (Open Division) at AT&T Field, Chattanooga Lookouts, 201 Power Alley, Chattanooga, Tennessee, 37402
Directions from the official hotel here (4 minute drive):
http://skyhoundz.com/downloads/Chattanooga_Choo-Choo-to-AT&T-Field.pdf
9:30 am — Competitor's Briefing
10 am — Competition Begins
Order of Events
Open Division — Freestyle Round 1
Open Division — Distance/Accuracy Round 2
Open Division — Freestyle Round 3
4 pm — Open Division Award Ceremony
7 pm — Gathering of Champions World Championship Banquet at AT&T Field, Chattanooga Lookouts, 201 Power Alley, Chattanooga, Tennessee, 37402.
Sunday, September 28, 2008 — World Championship (Sport Division, MicroDog Division and Pairs Freestyle at AT&T Field, Chattanooga Lookouts, 201 Power Alley, Chattanooga, Tennessee, 37402
9:30 am — Competitor's Briefing
10 am — Competition Begins
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
4 pm — Pairs/Micro/Sport Division Award Ceremony
7 pm — Following the last day of the World Championship on Sunday, we will stick the proverbial fork in the multi-day extravaganza with human's only "after-party" at River Street Deli, 151 River St., Chattanooga, Tennessee, 37405. River Street Deli makes the best New York Style sandwiches in the world. Again, Hyperflite provides the food and drinks although dogs will have to "cool their paws" back at the Choo Choo. All of the pressure will finally be lifted and we can decompress and reminisce with old friends, new friends, and yes — more adult beverages.
General Information
If you are flying with your dog, competitors will need to provide their 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 and at the North River Soccer Comples. However, parking downtown next to AT&T Field is limited. We recommend that you drop your materials off and park in the parking lots adjacent to the field.
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. For safety's sake, we recommend that you use tent stakes at the North River Soccer Complex and at AT&T Field. There will be overnight security at AT&T Field on Saturday night, and 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 in the park.
Lodging/Dog Specifics:
Holiday Inn - Chattanooga Choo Choo
1400 Market St
Chattanooga, TN 37402
800-872-2529 tel
423-267-4998 fax
The Hyperflite Skyhoundz block rate is $89 per night, plus a one-time $30 pet fee if you have a dog(s) in the room with you. Please let them know you are part of the Hyperflite Skyhoundz World Canine Disc Championship block to get this special rate.
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 courteous 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.
Competition
On the day of competition, competitors must wear the Hyperflite Skyhoundz World Championship T-shirts and jackets (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 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
Chattanooga Lookouts
201 Power Alley
Chattanooga TN 37402
Open Division
The Open 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 as follows: 4th place finishers, 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 three rounds of Distance/Accuracy (weather permitting). Scoring will be cumulative.
The first round order of competition will be determined as follows: 4th place finishers, 3rd place finishers, 2nd place finishers, and 1st place finishers. All subsequent rounds will be run in reverse order of current standing.
MicroDog Division
The MicroDog 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.
Freestyle will consist of two-minute rounds with 90 seconds mandatory per round, to receive a score.
The first round order of competition will be determined 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.
Freestyle will consist of two-minute rounds with 90 seconds mandatory per round, to receive a score.
The first round order of competition will be determined as follows: 3rd place finishers, 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 is the official disc of the Hyperflite Skyhoundz Canine disc World Championship. However, you may compete with any Hyperflite K-10 or Pup model disc you like including the Jawz disc as well as any plastic disc from a different manufacturer. The Hyperflite Pup disc is the official disc of the MicroDog World Championship. A Hyperflite Pup disc or similar/smaller disc from another manufacturer must be used in competition. Please check with the Chief Judge if there is any question about disc use. All other rules will be the same as the Regional Championships.
Sportsmanship
Although only one person can win the World Championship, 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.
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