If you're new to flyball, or you've gone to your first tournament because you wanted to watch, are you interested in more?
 
A few weeks ago, a spectator came up to me at a flyball tournament, asked me about my dog and then asked how she could get started in flyball. Cool. This person was on the right track.  She was curious and she was proactive.  She even knew one of the flyball websites by name!

The interesting thing was the tournament she had just watched was hosted by another flyball organization.  Surprise!  And, does it make a difference to someone new to flyball?

This new person is lucky because she lives in an area where both U-FLI and NAFA tournaments are held.  (Not all areas have both.)  She has the opportunity to visit each organizations' tournaments and talk to their representatives or their participants.  She can gather information first-hand and discover what might best suit her needs.

If she assumed all flyball is the same, to a degree she'd be correct. The game, itself, is pretty much the same no matter what organization it falls under. But there are differences which if you're new to the sport you may not know until after you are a long ways into your flyball hobby.

How about shortening the learning curve a little.  If we explore both U-FLI and NAFA, each is vastly different in how they are operate.

Chapter One

U-FLI is a free-enterprise business organization.  Its leadership is by private ownership.  It does not have public voting among its participants and its customer base is its flyball participants.  Just like a regular business it strives to respond to its customers needs and wants.  If it does not, the company's bottom line will show it and presumably changes are made in support of an overall goal of increased customer satisfaction.  

NAFA is a non-profit organization.  Its leadership is by a Board of Directors, Officers and an Executive Director.  It provides (limited) voting among its delegate vote holders on specifically-chosen topics and it conducts annual elections for some of its leadership positions.  It has no members or customers.  Its business operates similar to our government which includes politics, special interest groups and power-struggles in its decision-making.  Technically speaking, the BoD, Officers and the Executive Director are able to make whatever decisions they deem appropriate without regard to its participants wants or needs.

  

Stay tuned for Chapter Two and more fun with flyball coming soon.

Keep smiling,
I Like Flyball!  

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Flyball for purebred dogs is gaining momentum.  Or, at least that's what some want to happen in NAFA flyball.  There is currently a proposal being considered for allowing 8-dog-teams to compete in the Multibreed class in an attempt to increase entries and participation.

A normal team consists of 4 dogs, plus 2 alternates.  The 8-dog proposal suggests there is a need to have additional alternates only for Multibreed and not for any of the other classes of racing.  Personally, I disagree based on facts and principles and a little on experience and perception.  

I have read the official posting by NAFA on their website as well as some of the comments made by participants which were posted to NAFA's facebook page. 

Several things stand out for me:

1) In NAFA's official posting, they point out that commenters can remain anonymous and their name will only be used with permission.  Why would anyone not want their name associated with their comments?  To me this indicates some sort of fear.  Fear of losing their standing politically or perhaps fear of rejection or worse fear of retribution.  More importantly it is indicative of past, present and future biases and prejudices associated with NAFA flyball and personally, I believe leadership should not be promoting this type of prejudicial behavior.  

2)  One commenter on NAFA's facebook page said they wanted to know 'who' made the proposal...correction to this part...the person wanted to know the reasoning of who made the proposal in order to formulate their opinion or provide any feedback.  This makes sense and seems reasonable; I agree, knowing 'why' something is needed helps in the analysis.  My apologies for misreading the comment and I've deleted the rest of my original statement as it no longer applies.   

3)  Two other comments on NAFA's facebook page contain ideas worth consideration for Multibreed racing:

a) Allowing a team to convert to Performance mid-tourney; this allows replacement dogs (if needed beyond the original 6 listed on a timesheet) and also allows dogs to continue earning points.  The present rule forces a team to become FEO and thus lose the ability to earn points.

b) Defining mixbreed dogs into additional categories; such as a GSD-mix, BC-mix, JRT-mix and so on.  This would allow for multiple mixbreeds to run together, promote the different breeds to the public, provide for additional flexibility in composing a Multibreed team, keep all the classes of racing consistent and fair and also provide an avenue for participants to better classify/designate their dog as either a purebred or a mix breed.  The current rule about breed designation is unclear and convoluted and has recently caused issues in NAFA flyball. 

4) In the big picture, if NAFA adopts an 8-dog team for Multibreed, I believe it will add unnecessary complexity all the way around from managing the database, to judging (head and line judging), to timesheets, to dogs on the course and to potential cheating by teams.  In fact, cheating was said to be the main reason NAFA recently adopted the Breed Challenge Process which was hotly debated among participants as unnecessary but adopted by the BoD anyway.

In order to help avert cheating by entrants of an 8-dog team, perhaps NAFA may want to consider requiring all dogs in Multibreed racing be micro chipped and verified before and after tournament racing.  This process would be similar to that implemented for the Iditarod.  In the Iditarod a musher starts with 16 dogs and must finish with at least 6, the caveat being the 6 dogs must be the same ones that started the race.

I can see where dishonest folks who have a propensity to cheat in flyball could easily substitute dogs of the same breed who are not even on the timesheet right in the middle of racing and no one would know the difference.  This is especially so with multiple dogs of the same breed who are all related to each other; some of these dogs look so alike they could be perceived as identical.  

5) Lastly, any comments made on NAFA's facebook page including the two good ones I mentioned above might be completely ignored by the BoD unless there is a 'formal' comment given to the BoD.  I think the BoD should be able to simply take the comments from facebook.  Requiring unnecessary and extra steps by the commenters is counterproductive.

This entire subject needs simplification.  I tried, but probably failed this time. 


Sincerely,
I Like Flyball

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Cheating in flyball.  Sounds funny.

Not 'ha ha' funny; more like strange, weird and what's the point of it.

In a recent internet search about this topic, I came across one statement from a flyball website: "5 judges in the ring ensure that no dog is cheating, and that the races are fair."

Do the dogs cheat?  They might make a mistake but I doubt they are thinking to themselves oh, I'm going around this one jump because I can get to the finish line faster than the other dog.  Well, maybe that's possible, but how would we really know!

Over the years I've heard stories about people cheating in flyball.  That's the past and it can stay there, thank you very much.

But, just recently I read two separate articles that contained terms that sound like cheating.  I don't know for sure because in one instance, I didn't personally witness it and in the other case, I don't have all the facts about the Rules.  None-the-less, the descriptions in each article make their point.

One article uses the term 'going against the spirit and intent' of some of the rules.  The other article and comments describe 'intentionally' mis-running a heat and causing it to be a no-finish in order to keep the race going.  

In each of these cases I am led to believe there was an attempt by a person or persons to gain an unfair advantage or a benefit over and above other flyballers.  It sounds like cheating by most definitions I know, but is there a line at all between cheating and going against the spirit and intent of a rule?

Some say the Rules are only meant to keep the honest folks honest.  And, how do the honest people know what the spirit and intent of a rule really is.  
 
As far as the two articles and the people involved, I am unable to have a solid opinion other than what I read and hear and I'm just wondering outloud.

Sincerely,
I Like Flyball

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The flyball social network and major media sources are about to undergo a major change next month.

i-Flyball The Flyball Blog is going away in 2 more days.  Another informative blog called Flyball Prop-a-ganda was just revived a few days ago and appears to be changing flyball venues after a year's hiatus.  Flyball Today appears to be getting more involved and influential based on the number and variety of topics being posted.  

Why the changes?  

I think it boils down to having fun with flyball.  And, at the same time balancing the tough social and political issues.  Sometimes this is not an easy thing to do.  Fun ebbs and flows, rises and falls, comes and goes.  I think when the fun goes (away) for too long, that's when trouble starts.  The balancing act takes extra work in order to get the fun back.  

So, what's fun in flyball?

Keep in mind not everyone thinks the same things are fun and remember the adage 'to each his own'.  Here's a starting list.

Training my dog(s) and trying new ideas.  Camping at the tourney site.  Eating.  Racing.  Helping my team win sometimes.  Helping my dog(s) earn points sometimes.  Watching the other dogs race.  Helping my teammates and other teams.  Hosting.  Visiting with other flyballers.  Getting dog toys.    

Some other fun stuff might include keeping up with political goings-on and the latest flyball news, the championships, reading about others' flyball adventures and their puppies.

Something I read today inspired me to write this particular post.  I'm not quite sure of the tie-in to flyball yet, but I know it'll come to me. I hope it comes to you, too, and that it will make you smile and keep the fun alive for you!

Take your time today, and linger wherever and whenever you want to linger. There is no race to win -- there is only a journey to enjoy.         

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If you're new to flyball running your dog for points and flyball titles may be considered meaningless.  In fact, you may be prevented from earning points right in the middle of a race.  It sounds way-out-there and on the brink of being unbelievable, but I just read an article that said this has happened and it is legit.

The article mentions what is called a meaningless heat.  It is something accounted for in the Rules, and it is something that a judge may use to prevent a heat from being run.  

I imagine if you were at your first tournament hoping to earn a few points for your new flyball dog, you might have to catch your breath for a few minutes before you go ask someone "Pardon me?  Umm, what did you just say?  Or, did I hear that right?"

What would you be thinking at that moment.  After all your hard work and effort training your new flyball dog, paying your registration fee to the flyball governing body, joining a club or perhaps helping a club who was short on dogs to make up a team and then paying your tourney entry fee.

I'm pretty sure I would be very disheartened and disappointed at having the opportunity to earn points taken away from my dog.  Isn't that part of the fun of flyball...seeing your dog do it for the first time, earning a few flyball dog titles to show your dog's successes.  

How did the flyball governing body ever come to the conclusion that earning points in some heats doesn't mean anything to you?  Or, to your team?

The following in no way answers the question; however, for what it's worth, here is the definition from the NAFA rulebook as currently published on their website:

"Heats that are meaningless to the outcome of a sanctioned tournament are not to be run just for the sake of allowing teams to accumulate more points toward flyball titles."

If I were new to flyball, I might think my goals or my team's goals didn't matter.  I might quickly decide to go play somewhere else.

Sincerely,
I Like Flyball



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Figuratively speaking the atmosphere in flyball reminds me of feathers or the hair on a dog's back.  The nap is either smooth and peaceful looking or brushed backward and all ruffled up.  At this moment in time, I think it is mostly smooth and peaceful looking.  I suspect somehow and somewhere soon it will find itself ruffled up again.

It's nice to have some peace and quiet in flyball!  Of course, I don't mean that in the literal sense because that's impossible.  Excitement and noise are part of the game and are very much loved by flyballers everywhere.

By peace and quiet, I'm referring to the made-up hype that some use to grow flyball; the shoe-salesman-approach.  I've noticed there is a lull in this type of promotion.

Then, there is the spin-zone used by others.  Some call it drama.  I call it the result of hiding the truth, lying and karma going full circle.  Some things are just destined to come back and bite a few folks right in the buttocks.

I think the effect of all this quietness will prove to be eye opening and transformational to the flyball world.  One thing for sure is the things that cause ruffles in flyball are sure to reappear; but for now, I'm going to enjoy the peace and quiet.

Happily,
I Like Flyball          




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Although they claim purebred dogs are at a disadvantage performance-wise in flyball, NAFA thinks their titles are worth AKC recognition.  As best as I can tell, it was two years in the making.    
 
First indication:
http://www.flyballpropaganda.com/2010/04/nafa-and-akc.html

First prediction:
http://www.flyballblog.com/2012-headline-purebreds-take-top-stage-in-nafa-flyball/

First official mention:
http://www.flyball.org/minutes/20120120-Abridged-Meeting-Minutes.pdf

First official publication:
http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/NAFANews/?yguid=518970373


I'm trying to find something 'fun' to discuss regarding this topic.  All that comes to mind is good for them, bad for flyball, and I hope the flyball world is ready for what lies ahead.

Sincerely,
I Like Flyball

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I'm curious why a draw in the Open class of racing is being used at a flyball tournament I recently read about.  The tournament was sanctioned with a 'limit' placed on Open entries.  All other classes of racing are shown as unlimited.    

In my flyball experiences, I have never used a draw and I've never heard of it being used for the Open class.  I read up on the use of limited entries but I did not find anything that explains why or when to use them.

I would think a limit in Regular or Multibreed might be due to strategies regarding Regional Championship points.  Maybe a host club anticipates they would receive too many entries.  Wouldn't that be a good thing in flyball if lots of teams want to enter your tourney.  Your club makes money, the flyball governing body makes money.  There's more people and dogs having fun.  Word spreads and flyball grows. 

Perhaps there are space constraints for the tourney's location or man-power constraints within the host club(s).  If that's the case, why offer Open at all.  Or, why not limit the other classes equally.

Can it be that Open is too popular.  I'm sure I'm missing the point somehow.

Help, anyone?  

Sincerely,
I Like Flyball

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Flyball ghost club(s) are something new.  The word 'ghost' conjers up fun images and goofy costumes at parties, the MIB movie series, and even dusty old ghost towns everyone loves out West or in old western-themed movies.  But, in flyball?  Really!

There seems to be a problem with these clubs in some flyball areas according to an article I just read.  According to the article flyballers are purchasing these clubs, i.e., paying a fee to a flyball governing body, and then entering tournaments...and, paying more money, part of which goes to the same flyball governing body.  Ummm, I'm not sure I see a problem for the flyball governing body.  They are making money, right?

The article also said the folks (i.e., giving money to the flyball governing body) are behaving in an 'unsportsmanlike' manner.  Some believe the ghost clubs are not following the rules of the game.

The Rules have been known to cause a few problems in the game of flyball.  I can't help but wonder why this is happening in some areas and not in others.  It could be no one has heard of this newly developed type of club status.  It will be interesting to see if anything changes going forward.

Oh, I almost forgot to ask the bigger question.  Who ya gonna call?

All in fun,
I Like Flyball 







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If you're new to flyball and you're looking to join in the fun, I hope this might help simplify some things.

Tidbit:

First, decide if you want to be a leader or a follower.  This is probably the most influential piece of the pie; and, either way, you'll eventually want to find a flyball club in order to fully appreciate your new hobby.

Did-you-know:

Without a club, in U-FLI you and your dog can run Singles but you'll still need one other person to be your box loader.  Once you get into the game a little more you'll most likely want to compete on a team and for that you can either play as a 'free agent' by trying to find a pickup team to run with each tournament, or you can try to find an existing club to join or form your own club.  

Without a club, in NAFA you cannot officially play at a flyball tournament with your dog.  There is the Open class, however, your dog must first be registered to a club.

The social-network of flyball:

Once you find a club or form your own club, it can still be a rough-go trying to find the help you may want or need.  Since flyball is a hugely social network it will help if you have an 'in' with someone who has the answers or at least knows how to find answers to your questions.

Finding information:

While both U-FLI and NAFA have contact sections on their websites to assist you in finding information, there are also books and dvds on training, group seminars offered, blogs, flyball lists, yahoo groups, even Facebook has jumped on the band wagon.

OMG:

Whew, flyball can be complicated!

I'm continuing my search to simplify it.  So far, no real luck on this topic, but I'll keep at it.



Sincerely,
I Like Flyball  

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The flyball economy has changed.  The economic reality in flyball and in our personal lives begs the question "do you know John Galt".  OK, that's just meant to be a teaser...are you in?       

Going to a flyball tournament can be expensive.  I'm not talking entry fees because overall I think they are pretty good value for the money.  I'm referring to lodging costs, gas and food.  Hotel costs have pretty much doubled in the past 10 years and we all know the cost of gas right now!

Over the years lots of flyballers have incorporated some type of RV or camper into their flyball budget.  It's a lot more convenient at both local and away tournaments and bringing your own food is cheaper than eating out.  But still, that RV or travel trailer has a cost attached to it; sometimes akin to a home mortgage.

I think if we want to continue to bring flyball into communities around the country, the different flyball organizations would do well to find ways to overcome the economic challenges everyone is experiencing.  Question is, who has the answer?

         


Thanks JNAK for the inspiration!

Truly,
I Like Flyball


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Dual-region flyball tourneys are becoming a trend in NAFA flyball in 2012.   

At this time, there are several across the country.  I recently read about one in Region 9 and 15.  This particular tourney, the article said, was also conducting a 'draw' in the Open class of racing and mentioned unsportsmanlike conduct by clubs trying to gain an unfair advantage by going around the spirit and intent of the Rules.  

This dual-region tourney in regions 9 and 15 is hosted by the same club.  There is another such tourney co-hosted by two separate clubs in Region 1 and Region 2.  I imagine this specific tourney will affect Region 1 clubs' abilities to earn regional points towards the Regional Champion and it will require Region 1 clubs to cross the border into Region 2 territory.    

To me, the co-hosted double-region tourney in Region 1 and 2 does not go by the spirit and intent of the Rules and may also be a way to gain an unfair advantage.

[I discovered quite a few regions where some of the top teams are bosting or co-hosting dual-region tournaments.  In these regions it appears some of the top teams are either neck-n-neck competing for their regional lead or they are way ahead of all the other teams in their regions with Regional Champion points yet they are hosting tournaments 100's of miles away from their own region and garnering even more points.  According to the published information found in leadership chats and board meeting minutes, the intent of dual region tournaments is to increase flyball participation in areas where this isn't any.  However, in the examples I found, there is already plenty of flyball in the areas where dual-region hosting is taking place.  Plus in one of the examples above there were limits placed on tournament entries.  Why limit entries if you are trying to grow flyball in an area where there isn't any?  All of this leads me to believe dual region hosting is being used inappropriately and confirms my original perception that it is unsportsmanlike in some instances by some teams.  If this is the case, shame on the teams in NAFA who are taking advantage.]
This paragraph updated 8/9/12       

But, I'm just a nobody-blogger who likes flyball.  What say you out there in flyball land?

Sincerely,
I Like Flyball 

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The way to grow and have more fun in flyball is a complex formula that requires years of accumulated knowledge and continuous effort and work.

Naw, not really!  The secret to having fun in flyball is the same way to be happy playing flyball.  It is also the easiest way to gather more fun and more people.  

Be a good team player.  Simple as that.  

The key is to keep your focus on the team and how you can contribute.  When one of your contributions is to purposefully help create happiness for others you inadvertently make yourself happy.  The fallout is your dog picks up on it and happiness abounds!   

For some, it just comes naturally. You might say they have a knack for flexibility, they have great attitudes and they do the right things.    

For others, they really need to work on it.  Perhaps they haven't yet learned the secret.  Here's a saying that sums it up perfectly:

"Every time you 'feel' like doing the wrong thing but you 'choose' to do the right thing, you grow."

Now, go be happy growing.

Sincerely,
I Like Flyball
 
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Flyball should come with a warning label.   

This game comes with a fence, attack dogs and shoe-salesmen ('uh, sir or madam, I have a bridge you can buy!').  You will encounter bands of like-mindeders who patrol and guard the fence; and you will find peace-keepers who remain perched on top of the fence because they cannot decide whether they want in or out of the yard.      

Truth is, flyball has its flaws just like everything else.  When you first begin your flyball hobby, you won't find this in any reference material or training class and most people will not offer it up voluntarily.  Pretty much you are left to your own devices in this part of the game of flyball.

You will find at times it will be hard to determine which side of the fence you are on, which side of the fence you want to be on and whether or not you are going to buy that bridge.

My advice:  go with your gut!

If you see something that looks wrong or has a funny smell to it, it's probably not healthy.  If someone tells you something that sounds too good to be true, it probably is.  If you want to speak your mind or help make flyball better, go for it and be sure to think twice, consider the warning label.

Speak the truth and keep a good attitude. Keep it simple, refrain from becoming an attack dog yourself. Most of all, have faith, there is a silent majority out there who will share their armor and have your back.

Remember, if it doesn't kill you, it will only make you stronger!

With respect,
I Like Flyball

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Getting to the heart of flyball is easy if you know where it is.  It resides inside each individual and in each of their canine companions. 


The first time you see a live flyball tournament you will probably conclude everyone there has completely gone crazy.  But, take a step back and observe.  Listen.  What is it that is so contagiously appealing?  When asked, everyone has the same answer but expressed in a different light.


Some refer to flyball as the 'keger' of dog sports.  I agree, that's one way!  On a deeper level, I see a myriad of uniquely different people and dogs each bringing to the sport wonderful gifts, talents, abilities and contributions.  Each is a bright light and each is great in their own way.  The best part is they all fit together despite their differences.  I am always amazed and in awe when I look around at a tournament and I witness what is being accomplished in the hearts of participants.  It is part of what keeps me coming back for more!

In my mind I started to create this post with a reference to the heart of flyball being like a big cracked pot with beams of light streaming through it.  Or, like a kaleidoscope full of color and shape.   I like the analogies, I just can't get the words right.


Looking forward to seeing you and your dog's light shine at the next tournament!



Sincerely,
I Like Flyball


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Here's some things to expect from this blog:

The Truth About Flyball 

The combination of which can prove to be challenging.  This blog is up to the task!       

Flyball With a Heart

"Until one has loved an animal, part of their soul remains unawakened."

As the unifying heart of flyball, our dogs can teach us and inspire in us many things. 

Flyball Meat and Potatoes

They go together like PB & J.  So do tidbits, did-you-knows and OMGs.  Better said...whatever fluffs my (or your) tennis-balls!

Questions, Comments and Guest Authors

Three of my favorite flyball things!  All will be appreciated and adored.

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Everyone has an agenda.  When someone told me that and then asked 'what's your agenda' I had to really think.  Did I have one?  I thought agendas were kept secret.  I thought agendas were bad and therefore those with one were not to be trusted.


I had to really think...what is mine?!  I knew it deep down but it was difficult to put into words.  Not because it was bad, but because it seemed like just a normal thing to me, something I did every day and something that I really thought was just part of being a human being who cared about their world and the people around them. 


For better or for worse, this blog has an agenda and it is a work in progress.  As such, it's focus may change over time, it will not be perfect, there will probably be honest errors every now and again and there may be topics posted or comments and discussion that not everyone will like or be comfortable with.


One thing is certain, I am committed to helping everything about this blog be the best it can be, to be thought-provoking, thoughtful toward others, truthful to the best of my ability and most of all fun!


I believe we can have fun with flyball no matter what the issue.

Sincerely,
I Like Flyball

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I heard one of my favorite flyball blogs will be discontinued June, 2012 so I decided to think about publishing my own.  I had a completely different blog name in mind when I started the 'create page' and at the last minute came up with a new one!  I suspect it was my heart talking to me.


At this moment, I am still contemplating whether or not I will continue with this newly created blog.  In the back of my mind I want it to be a place where (you) will enjoy coming to visit, to read, to be inspired, or informed, to be entertained or to share your thoughts with others.


I am still coming up with ideas for the opening article.  If you're reading this page right now, I hope you'll come back one day soon and when you do, I'll have something of interest posted.


For now, my name is I Like Flyball; and that's the truth ;o)!

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Flyball Surgeons General Warning: Attack dogs and owners who do not pick up after their dogs beware of the underground electric fence. No visible training flags.

Flyball Can Be Fun! blog powered by K.I.S.S. (keep it simple sweetie)