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 judges who measure the jump from the end of the dock to where the base of the dog’s tail enters the water. Each competitor gets two jumps, with the bigger of the two jumps counting as their score. The dog’s best score from the 2 jumps is placed into one of our 5 divisions according to the distance jumped. The top 5 dogs in each division will qualify to compete in the FINALS at the end of the event.
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7 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' - 22'.11" TOP JUMP DOG: 23' and above |
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TOSS is similar to Jump, however, the Dog must catch the object thrown by the handler. Each competitor gets two jump and they both count if the object is caught. Then the jumps are added together for the score. Not only it is an added challenge for dog to catch the thrown object while in mid- air, but it also requires skill and strategy from the handler.
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GRAB is a height and distance game. There will now be 3 divisions in Grab! A bumper is suspended on a rig which is always measured 2' from the dock. The bumper NEVER goes higher than what it originally starts at, and for every successful Grab the rig is moved down the side of the pool, in 1' increments. This game is not about height!
It starts at a minimum distance of 8’ out from the end of the dock. 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 down the pool at 1’ increments. If the dog misses on the first try, they immediately take a second try. The dog that grabs or knocks the bumper off at the furthest distance wins and the dog that make 2 unsuccessful knock offs or Grabs at the same distance are eliminated.
It starts at a minimum distance of 8’ out from the end of the dock. 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 down the pool at 1’ increments. If the dog misses on the first try, they immediately take a second try. The dog that grabs or knocks the bumper off at the furthest distance wins and the dog that make 2 unsuccessful knock offs or Grabs at the same distance are eliminated.
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 the 5' line until they jump (pulling your dog back or slingshot your dog will lead to automatic disqualification). A second handler can stand at the other end of the pool, near the finish line to encourage the dog to swim faster. A "lure" bumper can be thrown into the water in front of the dog and will be pulled to the 35’ finish line by a Canine Watersports Canada staff member or volunteer standing at the other end of the pool, the handler can throw a toy past the 35' mark or the handler can stand at the end of the pool and LURE the dog with his favorite toy. 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: 7.99 seconds plus
SENIOR LURE DOG: 7.99 to 5.99 seconds
TOP LURE DOG: under 5.99 seconds
TRY IT is available at most events for a small fee and is open to all dogs who want to try dock jumping during open dock time but are not yet competing. During this time dogs are not judged or scored.
PLEASE NOTE that all TRY-IT jumps also do not count toward Finals or Titles.
PLEASE NOTE that all TRY-IT jumps also do not count toward Finals or Titles.
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. This division is also its own division, and is not broken down into divisions. You must choose to compete as a Junior Handler when registering, however we understand that some junior handlers do not have their own dog, so, the dog may compete in regular disciplines with the regular handler, as well as with a junior handler. |