Sport from the database
Flyball
Flyball is a dog-sport team relay: dogs jump hurdles, trigger a box, retrieve a ball and return. Team passing, box turn, recall, speed and dog safety are decisive.
Classification
Weitere Angaben
Rules and format
Die Grundlagen
Ziel
As a four-dog team, run dogs legally, quickly and safely over hurdles to the box and back.
Teilnehmer
Team relay with multiple dog-handler teams; typically four dogs per run.
Teamgröße
Team relay with multiple dog-handler teams; typically four dogs per run.
Spielfeld
Flyball lane with hurdle line, start/passing zone, flyball box, ball setup and parallel opponent lane by event.
Dauer
Duration depends on course, class, ring procedure and organiser regulations.
Wertung
Timed run with reruns/errors for missed hurdles, ball/box or passing issues under the ruleset.
Gewinnbedingung
Fastest valid team time or match win by tournament format.
Ausrüstung
Hurdles, flyball box, suitable balls, non-slip footing, team/ring equipment, water and dog-safety management.
Wichtige Regelpunkte
- incorrect exercise performance
- missed station
- dog out of control
- unauthorised aid
- eligibility or ring-procedure violation
Regelquellen
Federations and sources
- NAFA About Flyball North American Flyball Association · federation-guide · high
- NAFA Blog Flyball North American Flyball Association · blog-guide · medium
- Flyball 101 American Kennel Club · beginner-guide · medium