DISCIPLINES
JUMP is long distance jumping, and the main feature of Canine Watersports Canada events. Dogs run down our 36' dock and jump into our 45' pool of water chasing their toy. Scores are determined by our certified judges who measure the every jump by eye from the end of the dock to where the base of the dog’s tail enters the water. The only requirement for a dog to be scored, is the dog has to jump freely from the dock into the pool, without assistance. If a dog runs back off the dock to the ramp and jumps, a score of zero will be recorded for the first jump.
Each competitor gets 90 seconds on the dock and two back to back jumps, The dog’s best score from the 2 jumps is placed into one of our 8 jump divisions. The biggest of the two jumps counts as their score. The dogs best score gets recorded to “The Bubble", which separates all dogs into 8 divisions based their scores. The Bubble is a constantly changing file on the computer that stores the dogs best score and the division (see CWC Divisions below), throughout the length of the event. The Bubble will be printed and on displayed near the admin tent after every jump.
Handlers can be switched at any time. If you have 2 handlers, you can either take turns being the person who throws for each of the 2 jumps, or 1 handler throws for the dog for both jumps in 1 JUMP, and the other handler throws for the dog in a different JUMP.
The top 5 dogs in each of our 8 divisions will qualify to compete in the FINALS at the end of the event.
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8 DIVISIONS PLACE FROM 1ST TO 3RD NOVICE JUMP DOG: 0' - 9'11" JUNIOR JUMP DOG: 10' - 12'11" TOP JUNIOR JUMP DOG: 13' - 14'11" SENIOR JUMP DOG: 15' - 16'11" TOP SENIOR JUMP DOG: 17' - 18'11" MASTER JUMP DOG: 19' - 20'11" TOP MASTER JUMP DOG: 21'- 23'11" TOP JUMP DOG: 24' and above |
TOSS is a game of skill and teamwork. The handler must deliver good timing and a precise throw, while the dog and handler work together as a coordinated unit to perform a perfect catch. ALL teams with two successful catches will ALWAYS place above teams with only one catch—regardless of score. TOSS is similar to Jump, however, the Dog must catch the object thrown by the handler. If the catch is NOT over 6' it's an automatic disqualification. Each competitor gets two tries which only count if the object is caught more than 6' out.
There are 2 parts to the scoring in Toss.
Part 1 – the “Catch” score
Part 2 - the “Landing” score
DOGS THAT MAKE 2 SUCESSFULL CATCHES WILL TRUMP ANY SCORE WITH ONLY 1 CATCH REGARDLESS OF THEIR SCORE!!!
You will get 2 attempts, your dog must make at least one successful catch in the air, the dog must return to the surface of the water with the object thrown in the dog's mouth, and the throw must be 6' or over (there will be a 6' marker added to the dock for this discipline, to help the handler throw far enough and and to aid in judging) from the end of the dock for it to count, the catch score and the landing score are then added together for a final score.
The definition of a Catch for Toss: If the toy is caught as the dog is entering the pool, it is deemed a Catch. The toy cannot touch the water before it is in the dogs mouth, and it cannot be “snapped up” upon entering the water.
PLACEMENT ORDER
1. Number of Catches (always first)
Divisions only determine which ribbon each dog receives after overall ranking.
2. DIVISIONS (for ribbon assignment only)
Divisions (Novice, Senior, Top) do not determine placement order in Toss. Divisions are used only to assign ribbons ONLY, after overall placement has been established. *DIVISIONS ARE APPLIED AFTER ALL SCORES ARE RANKED HIGHEST TO LOWEST BY SCORE.
EXAMPLE
All 2‑catch dogs are ALWAYS placed first, scores are arranged highest to lowest, and finally divisions are assigned by their ranking which determines the ribbon each dog receives.
All 1‑catch dogs follow, scores are arranged highest to lowest, and finally divisions are assigned by their ranking which determines the ribbon each dog receives.
*2 catches ALWAYS beat 1 catch — divisions NEVER change placement order.
**Divisions only determine which ribbon each dog receives after overall ranking. Divisions NEVER override catch count.
In the case of a tie the dogs that are tied will jump once and the first team to make a catches wins OR if they both catch it the team with the highest score wins.
There are 2 parts to the scoring in Toss.
Part 1 – the “Catch” score
Part 2 - the “Landing” score
DOGS THAT MAKE 2 SUCESSFULL CATCHES WILL TRUMP ANY SCORE WITH ONLY 1 CATCH REGARDLESS OF THEIR SCORE!!!
You will get 2 attempts, your dog must make at least one successful catch in the air, the dog must return to the surface of the water with the object thrown in the dog's mouth, and the throw must be 6' or over (there will be a 6' marker added to the dock for this discipline, to help the handler throw far enough and and to aid in judging) from the end of the dock for it to count, the catch score and the landing score are then added together for a final score.
The definition of a Catch for Toss: If the toy is caught as the dog is entering the pool, it is deemed a Catch. The toy cannot touch the water before it is in the dogs mouth, and it cannot be “snapped up” upon entering the water.
PLACEMENT ORDER
1. Number of Catches (always first)
- All 2‑catch dogs are ranked first, highest to lowest score
- All 1‑catch dogs are ranked after, highest to lowest
Divisions only determine which ribbon each dog receives after overall ranking.
2. DIVISIONS (for ribbon assignment only)
Divisions (Novice, Senior, Top) do not determine placement order in Toss. Divisions are used only to assign ribbons ONLY, after overall placement has been established. *DIVISIONS ARE APPLIED AFTER ALL SCORES ARE RANKED HIGHEST TO LOWEST BY SCORE.
EXAMPLE
- 4 dogs finish with 2 catches
- Fido has the 4th‑best score among them
- Fido is 4th overall
- he is the highest‑placed Senior, he earns 1st Senior
- 5 dogs finish with 1 catch
- Rex has the best score in the 1‑catch group
- Rex is 5th overall
- he is the next‑highest Senior after Fido, he earns 2nd Senior
All 2‑catch dogs are ALWAYS placed first, scores are arranged highest to lowest, and finally divisions are assigned by their ranking which determines the ribbon each dog receives.
All 1‑catch dogs follow, scores are arranged highest to lowest, and finally divisions are assigned by their ranking which determines the ribbon each dog receives.
*2 catches ALWAYS beat 1 catch — divisions NEVER change placement order.
**Divisions only determine which ribbon each dog receives after overall ranking. Divisions NEVER override catch count.
In the case of a tie the dogs that are tied will jump once and the first team to make a catches wins OR if they both catch it the team with the highest score wins.
TOSS DIVISIONS ARE APPLIED AFTER ALL 2 CATCH & 1 CATCH SCORES ARE RANKED HIGHEST TO LOWEST.
Divisions do NOT affect placement.
They only determine which ribbon the dog receives after ranking is complete.
Top Toss Dog
Senior Toss Dog
Novice Toss Dog
GRAB is a combined height and distance discipline, and consists of 3 divisions. This discipline is not about height!
A bumper is suspended on a rig which is always measured 2' high from the dock, it NEVER goes higher. It starts at a minimum distance of 8’ out from the end of the dock. For every successful Grab the rig is moved down the side of the pool, in 1' increments. The dog must knock the bumper out of it’s hold in order to move to the next level. If the dog is successful the rig is moved.
2 FAILS TOTAL instead of 2 FAILS PER FOOT.
In case of a tie, where 2 dogs finish at the same distance, the dog with the dog that has the higher starting distance would win.
Your starting distance does not determined what division you finish it, your dogs final grab will place you in one of 3 divisions and will determine your final placing.
* You cannot start LES5 than 5' feet below your average successful Grab score (if you do not know what your average is please email [email protected]). If you are "new" and have no average you can start at whatever distance you want and if your dog is a Novice Grab dog you may start at 8' or higher. However if you have not competed in Grab more than twice and are not sure of what your average distance is you may start where you want. If you have competed in Grab more than twice, subtract a minimum of 5 feet from your finishing distance number ie. Fido's average is 12' so he is a Novice Dog and he can start at 8', Rex's average is 18' so he CANNOT start below 13'.*
In case of a tie the dog that has the higher starting distance wins.
A bumper is suspended on a rig which is always measured 2' high from the dock, it NEVER goes higher. It starts at a minimum distance of 8’ out from the end of the dock. For every successful Grab the rig is moved down the side of the pool, in 1' increments. The dog must knock the bumper out of it’s hold in order to move to the next level. If the dog is successful the rig is moved.
2 FAILS TOTAL instead of 2 FAILS PER FOOT.
In case of a tie, where 2 dogs finish at the same distance, the dog with the dog that has the higher starting distance would win.
Your starting distance does not determined what division you finish it, your dogs final grab will place you in one of 3 divisions and will determine your final placing.
* You cannot start LES5 than 5' feet below your average successful Grab score (if you do not know what your average is please email [email protected]). If you are "new" and have no average you can start at whatever distance you want and if your dog is a Novice Grab dog you may start at 8' or higher. However if you have not competed in Grab more than twice and are not sure of what your average distance is you may start where you want. If you have competed in Grab more than twice, subtract a minimum of 5 feet from your finishing distance number ie. Fido's average is 12' so he is a Novice Dog and he can start at 8', Rex's average is 18' so he CANNOT start below 13'.*
In case of a tie the dog that has the higher starting distance wins.
GRAB DIVISIONS
PLACE FROM 1ST TO 3RD
NOVICE GRAB DOG: 8', 9', 10', 11', 12'
SENIOR GRAB DOG: 13', 14’, 15’, 16', 17’
TOP GRAB DOG: 18’, 19’, 20’, 21’ and up
LURE is a timed swimming race that is similar to lure coursing in the water. The dog starts 5’ from the pool end of the dock and the dogs 2 front feet must remain on or in front of the 5' line until they jump (pulling your dog back or slingshot your dog will lead to automatic disqualification).
Lure can be done 3 ways.
1. A "lure" bumper, provided by CWC, is thrown from the end of the pool by Mark or a staff member, will land water in as far from the front of the dock as requested. The handler is holding the dog on the dock at the 5' line, the dog is released and the lure will then be pulled to the 35’ finish line. The second handler can stand at the other end of the pool to encourage the dog to swim faster.
2. The handler can throw their dogs favorite toy from the dock, into the pool past at or past the 35' mark, while holding the dog at the 5' mark - while a second handler can stand at the end of the pool to encourage the dog to swim faster.
3. A second person is on the dock holding the dog at the 5' mark while the dog's handler stands at the end of the pool with the dogs favourite toy, splashes it in the water to encourage the dog to swim faster.
Please note that you cannot have the lure on the dock and throw it into the water, you cannot have a second dog hanging on the pools edge to encourage your dog while your dog is swimming to the lure.
The stopwatch is started when the dog leaves the dock and stops when the dogs nose crosses the 35' mark. Each dog will have 2 tries to achieve their fastest time.
Lure can be done 3 ways.
1. A "lure" bumper, provided by CWC, is thrown from the end of the pool by Mark or a staff member, will land water in as far from the front of the dock as requested. The handler is holding the dog on the dock at the 5' line, the dog is released and the lure will then be pulled to the 35’ finish line. The second handler can stand at the other end of the pool to encourage the dog to swim faster.
2. The handler can throw their dogs favorite toy from the dock, into the pool past at or past the 35' mark, while holding the dog at the 5' mark - while a second handler can stand at the end of the pool to encourage the dog to swim faster.
3. A second person is on the dock holding the dog at the 5' mark while the dog's handler stands at the end of the pool with the dogs favourite toy, splashes it in the water to encourage the dog to swim faster.
Please note that you cannot have the lure on the dock and throw it into the water, you cannot have a second dog hanging on the pools edge to encourage your dog while your dog is swimming to the lure.
The stopwatch is started when the dog leaves the dock and stops when the dogs nose crosses the 35' mark. Each dog will have 2 tries to achieve their fastest time.
LURE DIVISIONS
PLACE 1ST TO 3RD
NOVICE LURE DOG - above 7 seconds
(ie 7.01 seconds and more)
SENIOR LURE DOG - 6 to 7 seconds
TOP LURE DOG - 5.99 seconds and less
(ie 5.98 seconds and more)
EVENT ELITE DOG, similar to ELITE CHAMPION, (which is only offered at the Canadian Dock Jumping Championships).
Event Elite Dog is based entirely on how well your dog does in all 4 disciplines during the event. Points will be awarded for every successful Jump, Toss, Grab & Lure. The points are tallied at the end of the event to determine the first, second and third EVENT,ELITE DOG!
Your MUST have an Event Elite Dog title as well as a jump title to earn an invitation to compete in Elite Champion at the Canadian Dock Jumping Championships.
Event Elite Dog is based entirely on how well your dog does in all 4 disciplines during the event. Points will be awarded for every successful Jump, Toss, Grab & Lure. The points are tallied at the end of the event to determine the first, second and third EVENT,ELITE DOG!
Your MUST have an Event Elite Dog title as well as a jump title to earn an invitation to compete in Elite Champion at the Canadian Dock Jumping Championships.
TRY-IT
Try-it is offered at most CWC events for $20 per dog, per day, and is available after each competitive discipline, as long as time permits. Try-it only available at regular CWC events and is NOT offered at Avalon Ranch.
You CANNOT preregister for TRY-IT it's onsite registration only.
Our STAFF will be there to help each new dog & handler on how to get their dog started.
Try-it is offered at most CWC events for $20 per dog, per day, and is available after each competitive discipline, as long as time permits. Try-it only available at regular CWC events and is NOT offered at Avalon Ranch.
You CANNOT preregister for TRY-IT it's onsite registration only.
Our STAFF will be there to help each new dog & handler on how to get their dog started.
- EVERY NEW DOG TO CWC MUST START BY ENTERING THE POOL VIA THE RAMP PRIOR TO GETTING ON THE DOCK.
- Toys must float, cannot dissolve, and cannot be something that is alive or dead. If you need a toy please ask!
- Maximum of 2 minutes allotted time per turn.
- Please respect others in line and only take 2 jumps per turn.
- When your turn is over, feel free to jump back in line.
Specialty Divisions
(only offered at the Canadian Dock Jumping Championships)
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Legend Dog division was created for those dogs over 8 years old who want to compete against dogs of similar age. Please note that Legend Dog is it's own division, and is NOT broken down into divisions. You must choose to compete as a Legend when you register (you cannot compete in both). |
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Junior Handler division was created to highlight young handlers. Since it is all based on the dog, your dog may compete in both but must also choose to compete as a Junior Handler when registering. However you can compete in your division an the same dog can compete with a Jr. Handler but you must pay for both entries. |