How Do We Get Into Flyball?

<body topmargin=0 leftmargin=0 marginheight=0 marginwidth=0> <table cellpadding=0 cellspacing=0 border=0><tr> <td valign="top" colspan=2 height=125 BGCOLOR="#000000" TEXT="#F7F7FF" background="2a5007d0dvldtc.jpg"> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <div> <A HREF="index.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="The XFidos Home Page "><U>Home</U></A></div> <div> </div> </td> </tr><tr> <td valign="top" width=210 BGCOLOR="#FFFFFF" TEXT="#080000" background="006d2b03.jpg"> <div> <IMG SRC="3e3abda0.jpg" border=0 width="171" height="218" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <div> <A HREF="index.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="The XFidos Home Page "><U>The X-Fidos Home Page </U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="id4.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="About The XFidos"><U>About The X-Fidos</U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="id39.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="What Is Flyball?"><U>What Is Flyball?</U></A></div> <div> How Do We Get Into Flyball? </div> <div> <A HREF="id3.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="XFidos Team Members"><U>X-Fidos Team Members</U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="id48.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Joining the XFidos"><U>Joining the X-Fidos</U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="id7.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Demo Information"><U>Demo Information</U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="id72.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Tournament Information"><U>Tournament Information</U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="id47.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Contact Information"><U>Contact Information</U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="id8.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Links"><U>Links</U></A></div> </td> <td valign="top" height=355 BGCOLOR="#FFFFFF" TEXT="#080000"> <div> <I>How Do We Get Into Flyball? </I></div> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <TABLE BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="2" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="715" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#C0C0C0" BORDERCOLORDARK="#808080" FRAME="BOX" RULES="ALL" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" > <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER HEIGHT= 215 WIDTH="436"><div> <A HREF="#learn_more_about_the_sport" TITLE="How Do We Get Into Flyball? "><U><B><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b7011811111100.png" HEIGHT="19" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Learn More About the Sport</B></U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="#try_it_out" TITLE="How Do We Get Into Flyball? "><U><B><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b7011811111100.png" HEIGHT="19" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Try It Out!</B></U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="#beginning_flyball_classes_" TITLE="How Do We Get Into Flyball? "><U><B><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b7011811111100.png" HEIGHT="19" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Beginning Flyball Classes</B></U></A><B> - MAY 18 CLASS FULL!</B></div> <bR> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER><NOBR><div> <IMG SRC="3e40cc80.jpg" border=0 width="268" height="200" ALIGN="RIGHT" HSPACE="8" VSPACE="0"></div> </NOBR></tD> </tR> </TABLE></div> <div>  <A NAME="learn_more_about_the_sport"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A>Learn More About the Sport</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Visit the <A HREF="id8_flyball_organizations.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Links"><U>Web sites</U></A> of national flyball organizations to learn about flyball activity all across the US and Canada, and to become familiar with event rules.</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Come watch an X-Fidos <A HREF="id48_practice_locations_and_schedules_vary.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Joining the XFidos"><U>team practice</U></A>. There are several other clubs in our area, and if you <A HREF="id8_oregon_flyball_clubs.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Links"><U>contact them</U></A> in advance they'd be happy to tell you when you can observe and ask questions.</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Watch<A HREF="id7_upcoming_events.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Demo Information"><U> team demos</U></A> at local events -- these happen frequently during the dry months, and are always fun! </div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Catch some <A HREF="id72.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Tournament Information"><U>tournament</U></A> action -- these will <I>really</I> get your heart racing!  </div> <bR> <div>  <A NAME="try_it_out"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A>Try It Out!</div> <div> The X-Fidos occasionally host a "Try It Out" session for people who want a low-key chance to verify that their dog's interest in the game warrants enrolling in a full class series.  <I>(</I><I><B>There are currently no Try It Out events scheduled until July, but if there is sufficient interest we will be happy to schedule one. Let us know of your interest by sending us an email to </B></I><A HREF="mailto:classes@x-fidos.org" TARGET="_top" TITLE="mailto:classes@x-fidos.org"><U><I><B>classes@x-fidos.org</B></I></U></A><I>)</I></div> <div> This is your opportunity to be introduced to the basics of flyball. Dogs of any breed/mix, size, or speed may "Try It Out". We love the small dogs too! </div> <div> Dogs and handlers will travel through stations hosted by X-Fidos team members, each introducing a different aspect of the game. At the end of the evening you'll have a much better idea if this is the right sport for you! Space is limited, <I><B>reservations are required</B></I>. </div> <div> <B>REQUIREMENTS TO ATTEND A "TRY IT OUT":</B><FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" > </FONT></div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Dog MUST be non-aggressive towards both people and other dogs. Flyball is simply not a sport for dogs with issues concerning other dogs or people. </div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Dog is at least one year old and in good health. </div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Only one dog per handler. </div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Dog must be under good control of its handler and interested in tennis balls or likes to fetch. </div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">A reservation to attend. You will need to fill out and return a waiver, questionnaire and check for $10.00 to receive a session reservation. Once you receive your session time, the $10 fee is non-refundable.</div> <div>  <A NAME="beginning_flyball_classes___new_series"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></div> <div>  <A NAME="beginning_flyball_classes_"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A>Beginning Flyball Classes </div> <div> All <A HREF="id8_oregon_flyball_clubs.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Links"><U>Oregon Flyball teams</U></A> offer beginning classes several times a year -- ours are held at the indoor facility of our sponsor, <A HREF="http://www.happygoluckydog.com/" TARGET="_blank" TITLE="http://www.happygoluckydog.com/"><U><B>Happy-Go-Lucky-Dog Training</B></U></A><B> </B>at 601 NE 28th Avenue (1 block north of Glisan) in Portland.  This 6-week course focuses on learning foundation skills necessary for safe and successful flyball competition. Dog and handler teams are expected to come to every class and to complete homework exercises.</div> <div> <B>   DATES</B></div> <div> <B>CLASS NOW FULL</B>. Sundays from 1:00 - 2:00 pm, starting May 18.<B> </B>Class size will be limited to 8 dogs. For registration information please email us at  <A HREF="mailto:classes@x-fidos.org" TARGET="_top" TITLE="mailto:classes@x-fidos.org"><U>classes@x-fidos.org</U></A>.</div> <div> <B>COST</B></div> <div> $100 for the six-week series</div> <div> <B>INSTRUCTOR</B></div> <div> Susan Fletcher. Susan has been teaching dog training for over 15 years and her kind, gentle, methods have been helping dogs with problems for many years. Susan is an expert in reading canine body language, and her own Chinooks often help rehabilitate a fearful or aggressive dog.</div> <bR> <bR> <div> <B>REQUIREMENTS</B>:</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Dog MUST be non-aggressive towards both people and other dogs. Flyball is simply not a sport for dogs with issues concerning other dogs or people. </div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Dog is at least one year old and in good health (Why this age? Typically, growth plates are not closed by then. ) </div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Only one dog per handler. </div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Dog must be under good control of its handler and interested in tennis balls or likes to fetch. </div> <bR> <div> <B>CONTACT</B>:  <A HREF="mailto:classes@x-fidos.org" TARGET="_top" TITLE="mailto:classes@x-fidos.org"><U>classes@x-fidos.org</U></A></div> <bR> <div> <B>"Graduation" from beginning level flyball consists of the dog and handler being able to demonstrate: </B></div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">The ability to send the dog over 4 jumps away from the handler. </div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">The ability to recall the dog over 4 jumps. </div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">A safe box turn from a distance of 10 feet. </div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">The dog is able to stay focused on the handler during passing exercises. </div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">The dog displays no aggression toward dogs or people.</div> <div> <B>What is NOT Required</B></div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Extraordinary speed -- flyball competitions are sorted into speed levels, much like wrestling has weight classes. Teams compete only with comparable teams. Let's face it -- not all of us can be Border Collies!</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">A particular size of dog -- small dogs are highly prized in flyball because the height of the hurdles is determined by the shoulder height of the shortest dog running. Teams of six dogs will typically need two height dogs.</div> <bR> <bR> <bR> </td> </tr></table></body>