Skyhoundz Canine Frisbee
CANCELLED FOR 2011
“Disc”overing New Heights at the Canine Frisbee Championships
Exciting Paw to Paw Competition was held Sunday, July 11, 2010
Awesome Aussies, leaping Labs, bounding Border Collies and magnificent mixed breeds took to the skies over Anchorage when the Municipality of Anchorage, Parks & Recreation Department hosted the 2010 Skyhoundz Canine Frisbee Championships on Sunday, July 11, 2010. Families and sports enthusiasts and came out and enjoyed an exciting afternoon on the Parkstrip and cheered on the most entertaining four-legged athletes in the area. Competition was ruff this year and there was a lot of fur flying. Unlike professional athletes, many of the four-legged competitors were be eager to provide pawdagraphs and kisses from fans. This event took place at 1:00pm at the Delaney Parkstrip Soccer Field (10th & L Street) east of the Rose Garden. On-site registration began at noon and continued until the start of the event (or until registration forms are gone). This year yielded 29 contestants anxious to show off their skills and provide the spectators with entertainment. Previous experience was not required and was limited to the first 50 registrants. Skyhoundz Championships is a boneafied sports event which welcomed novice and veteran competitors alike. The event was free of charge. “Disc”over your dog’s talent and see what your canine companion is capable of in the 2001 competition.
Competition consisted of two 60-second mini-distance rounds and 16 dogs advanced to the second round. Owners could supply their own frisbees for the championships if dogs were not use to the hard plastic ones that were provided. Throwers could enter up to two dogs at this event. Points were awarded on the number of catches each dog did in 60-seconds. Higher points were scored for distance and mid-air catches.
To help aspiring canine athletes, Skyhoundz offers the Disc Dogs: Training Video and Disc Dogs: Throwing Video. To purchase these videos, or to read the official rules & regulations for competition, pet lovers can visit the website at http://www.skyhoundz.com/, or call 404-350-9343.
Dog owners/handlers must provide proof of current rabies and a current dog license to register (dog license is only required for participants who reside within the Municipality, (the Municipality spans from Girdwood to Knik River Bridge), or bring a copy of your rabies certificate and purchase a dog license from Anchorage Animal Control the day of the event. Frisbees are provided (we have a limited supply) or bring your own; t-shirts and plaques to the top finishers. Lots of other prizes. Dogs must remain on a leash until their turn to compete. Contact Doe Anderson, 343-4247 or andersonbl@muni.org for additional information.
2010 Frisbee Results / 2010 Pictures
2009 Frisbee Results / 2009 Pictures
2008 Frisbee Results