What is flyball?

Flyball is a team sport for dogs that was invented in California in the late 70's. Legend has it that Herbert Wagner first showed it on the Johnny Carson Show to millions of Americans. Soon afterwards dog trainers and dog clubs were making and using Flyball Boxes. In the early 80's the sport became so popular that the North American Flyball Association (NAFA) was formed and they are the worldwide authority for Flyball.

Flyball is a relay race with 4 dogs on a team. The course consists of a starting line, 4 hurdles spaced 10 feet apart and a box. The first hurdle is 6 feet from the start line and the box is 15 feet from the last hurdle for a 51 foot overall length. The dogs jump the hurdles and steps on a spring loaded box that shoots out a tennis ball. The dog catches the tennis ball and then runs back over the 4 hurdles. When the dog crosses the starting line the next dog goes. The first team to have all 4 dogs run without errors wins the heat. Tournaments are usually organized in either a double elimination or round robin foramt. Double elimination is usually best of 3 or best of 5. Round robin is usually best 3 out of 5 and the first team to win 3 heats receives 1 point towards their standing in the tournament.

The hurdles' height are dependent on the height of the dogs in the team -- 4" below the shoulder height of the shortest dog. 7" is the minimum height and 14" is the maximum height.

The fastest time is 15.43 seconds by SpringLoaded from Michigan, USA.

Download the Flyball Diagram Page here - PDF format.

Welcome to the  Blazin' K9s... a new flyball team in Chandler, AZ. We will be starting training in the Spring of 2008 and would love to have you join us. ANY dog can play flyball as long as they are physically fit to do so, social and you want to have fun with them.

Kim and Carol are the co-captains of this team. Kim currently has a dog in training Lil' Dude who is an up and comer. Carol has two dogs. Casey who has been competing for over a year and a half now and Indy who is fast and furry-ous! Together Kim and Carol bring to the team a fun and exciting atmosphere.

We both look forward to meeting you. Contact us with any questions you have about flyball at kim@blazink9s.com or carol@blazink9s.com.

Woof!
The Captains