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 DOG: 15' - 16'11" TOP SENIOR JUMP DOG: 17' - 18'11" MASTER JUMP DOG: 19' - 21'11" TOP MASTER 22'- 23'.11" TOP JUMP DOG 24' and above |
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!!!
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.
Please note: You must throw the object a minimum of 6' in order for it to count towards a score. If the CWC judges says it's less than 6' it an automatic disqualification and you will get no 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.
*Competitors who make 2 catches WILL PLACE AHEAD OF THOSE DOGS WHO ONLY MAKE 1 CATCH regardless of the distance, ie. Fido & Rex both usually finish Toss in Novice, Fido makes 2 catches for a total score of 32, and Rex makes one catch with a total of 35...even though Fido's score is less he would win Novice Toss because he made 2 catches!*
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!!!
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.
Please note: You must throw the object a minimum of 6' in order for it to count towards a score. If the CWC judges says it's less than 6' it an automatic disqualification and you will get no 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.
*Competitors who make 2 catches WILL PLACE AHEAD OF THOSE DOGS WHO ONLY MAKE 1 CATCH regardless of the distance, ie. Fido & Rex both usually finish Toss in Novice, Fido makes 2 catches for a total score of 32, and Rex makes one catch with a total of 35...even though Fido's score is less he would win Novice Toss because he made 2 catches!*
TOSS DIVISIONS
Your score will be based on your total from 2 attempts
2 CATCHES WILL TRUMP A HIGHER SCORE WITH JUST 1 CATCH
Novice 0" (no catch) - 420" (35')
Senior 421' - 720" (60')
Top 721" and up
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 a 2 FAILS PER FOOT.
In case of a tie, where 2 dogs finish at the same distance, the dog with the furthest first miss 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'.*
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 a 2 FAILS PER FOOT.
In case of a tie, where 2 dogs finish at the same distance, the dog with the furthest first miss 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'.*
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, Lure, Toss and Grab. the points are tallied at the end of the event to determine the first, second and third Elite Dog!
Your MUST have an Elite Dog title as well as a jump title to earn an invitation to compete in Elite Champion at the Canadian Dock Jumping Championships.
Your MUST have an 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.
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.
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. |