Event Rules

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1. Female dogs in heat are banned from the event premises at all times.

2. Dogs must be AT LEAST 6 months old and know how to swim.

3. Only ONE dog may be off lead at a time.

    a. This is the dog whose turn it is on the dock. All other dogs must remain either on lead or

kenneled at all times.

    b. It is your responsibility to watch that the dog on the dock is back on lead before unleashing

your dog.

    c. NO RETRACTABLE LEASHES.

4. No abusive treatment of dogs will be permitted during or outside of competition.

    a. This includes any harsh correction and collar jerks.

    b. No pushing or pulling the dog up the stairs or into the pool. (The dog MUST go in on its own

accord for the jump to be scored.)

    c. "Training collars" are not allowed on the dock. This includes but is not limited to prong collars,

pinch/choke collars and/or electronic collars. Nothing may be hanging off of collars, either.

    d. DO NOT PUSH YOUR DOG OFF THE DOCK!

    e. We retain the right to ask anyone to leave at our discretion.

5. There may be 2 handlers on the dock, one to hold the dog while the other "handles" the dog. The

registered handler must be the one who throws the toy into the pool.

6. Respect the personal space of all others.

    a. When in line, it is your responsibility to be aware of the dog and human in front of you and

behind you, keeping your dog out of reach of all others.

    b. When leading your dog, be aware of all other dogs and humans around you.

    c. When in the Staging area, please do not touch the property of others without permission. This

includes (but is not limited to) dogs, kennels and all other belongings.

7. Pick up all of your waste.

    a. We retain the right to ask anyone who has not picked up their dog's waste, to leave the event.

    b. You are responsible for bringing bags to pick up after your dog(s). Pet waste stations are

available for your convenience.

    c. This also includes any garbage you or your family may accumulate while at the event, i.e.

beverage bottles, paper products, etc...

Event Rules

8. Smoking is not allowed on the property.

9. Enter the property at the event entrance and park in designated areas only.

10. There will be a designated Staging Area at events.

    a. You are encouraged to bring a kennel, doggy waste bags, food, treats, water, bowls, towels,

blankets, toys, an emergency medical kit and/or anything else necessary for your dog's comfort

and care while at the event. NOTE: WE DO NOT PROVIDE TOYS.

    b. You are welcome to bring chairs, a pop‐up canopy, coolers, non‐alcoholic beverages, food and

anything else necessary for your family's comfort and care while at the event.

    c. All of these things should remain within the staging area, except for the chairs to watch the

show.

11. All competitors and staff must conduct themselves in a civilized manner which reflects the values of

Ultimate Air Dogs.

    a. Unsportsmanlike behavior will not be accepted.

    b. Common sense prevails.

12. If you are participating in our ASCA program, you MUST submit your ASCA# upon registering for each

event. Otherwise, your scores will not be submitted to the ASCA.

13. NO SHOW FEE

There will now be a $5 NO SHOW FEE per dog, per Splash, Fetch It or Catch It round that you’ve

registered online and are a NO SHOW, which must be paid before you participate in another event.

For each NO SHOW, there is one dog that was denied the opportunity to jump! Please, know that cancelling is fine!

If you need to cancel your registration for any event, or make any changes to your registration, please e-mail. In case of an emergency within 3 days of an event, please e‐mail or call 

14. CHECK‐IN PROCEDURES

    a. Everyone MUST check‐in with the Secretary at least 30 minutes before EACH activity on the

event schedule, even if you have registered. Otherwise, you will not be included in the running

order. Additions will not be made after the activity has begun.

    b. Everyone MUST sign a Liability Waiver ONCE per season.

15. OPEN PRACTICE costs $10 per dog, per day. Each dog will get as many practice jumps as permitted

by their turn in line. Please respect others in line and only take 2 jumps per turn.

16. All fees are subject to change.

17. Have Fun and be Safe!