Puget Sound DockDogs sponsored by BECU

NEW LOCATION!  Founders' Court, north of the International Fountain.

DockDogs is open to any dog that likes water and fun—regardless of breed, size, shape, or ability. All dogs are welcome, and those new to the sport can introduce their dogs to this fast-growing sport, and get tips on coaching and encouraging their pooches from Puget Sound DockDogs members.

This event at the Groupon Bite of Seattle will be lots of fun, and will be full of new interested teams as well as teams that have been participating in DockDogs for several years.  Most will just want to see if this exciting sport may be a good fit for their dog.  Give these dogs a dock, a body of water, and a toy to fetch, and they think they can fly.

Big Air is the long jump equivalent for canine athletes. At speeds over 20 mph, Big Air dogs catapult off the end of a 40-foot dock into a 28,000-gallon pool to retrieve a floatable object, like their favorite toy. Jump distances are measured from the end of the dock to where the base of the dog’s tail breaks the water.

Extreme Vertical is a high jump contest in which the dog launches upward in order to knock down a bumper suspended over the water. Runs are shorter, and speed is reduced in order to achieve maximum height about 8 feet from the dock.

Speed Retrieve is a sport where teams race against the clock.  Each competing dog runs, jumps, swims, and retrieves an object located on an extender at the end of the pool, at a distance of 58 feet from the starting block on the dock.

Puget Sound DockDogs will also be raising funds during the weekend for “Chase Away K9 Cancer,” (www.chaseawayk9cancer.org) a charitable effort in memory of Chase, an Elite Jumper in DockDogs Big Air.  All proceeds benefit the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine Foundation and help “Chase” away canine cancer. 

Check out this video from last year's event! 

 
EVENT WAVE TIMES
Each team will receive two official competition jumps per Wave and practice opportunities during Open Dock throughout the weekend.

EVENT SCHEDULE:

Friday July 20, 2012
Onsite Registration/ Practice - 11:30 am
Big Air WAVE Competition # 1 - 12:30 pm
Big Air WAVE Competition # 2 - 3:00 pm
Big Air WAVE Competition # 3 - 6:00 pm

Saturday July 21, 2012
Onsite Registration/ Practice - 9:15 am
Big Air WAVE Competition # 4 - 11:00am
Big Air WAVE Competition # 5 - 2:00pm
Extreme Vertical Competition - 5:00pm
Big Air WAVE Competition # 6 - 7:00pm

Sun July 22, 2012
Onsite Registration/ Practice - 9:15 am
Speed Retrieve Competition - 11:00am
Big Air WAVE Competition # 7 - 1:30pm
Big Air WAVE Competition # 8 - 3:00pm (30 dog limit)
Speed Retrieve Finals - 4:30pm
Big Air Finals  - 5:00pm

Puget Sound DockDogs Registration and Costs
Online registration in advance is encouraged and is discounted. Fee is $20 in advance or $25 on site per Big Air Wave. Cash check, or credit card will be accepted for entry fees on site.

Dogs must be attended and on a leash at all times, except while competing on the dock. No retractable leashes. No females in heat allowed within Puget Sound DockDogs arena. For more information on what to bring to a competition, rules and policies, and registration visit www.pugetsounddockdogs.org.

For complete DockDog® rules and policies, on-line registration, and additional details on Puget Sound DockDogs at the Comcast Bite of Seattle, visit www.pugetsounddockdogs.org.

Formed in 2005, Puget Sound DockDogs is the Western Washington Region affiliate chapter of DockDogs® of Medina,Ohio, the independent governing and sanctioning body for regional, national and international dock jumping performance sports. DockDogs® establishes the rules and standards of the sport, tracks results and records, and supports and promotes the growth of its athletes, events, spectators, and sponsors. Puget Sound DockDogs provides support and encouragement to dock diving teams in the Puget Sound area of the State of WA.

This event is proudly sponsored by BECU with prizes and awards being provided by ChuckIt! Fetch Games.

Formed in 2005, Puget Sound DockDogs is the Western Washington Region affiliate chapter of DockDogs® of Medina,Ohio, the independent governing and sanctioning body for regional, national and international dock jumping performance sports. DockDogs® establishes the rules and standards of the sport, tracks results and records, and supports and promotes the growth of its athletes, events, spectators, and sponsors. Puget Sound DockDogs provides support and encouragement to dock diving teams in the Puget Sound area of the State of WA.