Rules
Handlers must restrain and control their dog(s) at all times to maintain a
safe environment for all competition teams, spectators, and participants at the event.
Handlers must be at least six (6) years old to be on the dock or to compete (unless approved by CWC).
No one under the age of 18 is permitted in the pool without permission from
Canine Watersports Canada staff. NO EXCEPTIONS!
safe environment for all competition teams, spectators, and participants at the event.
Handlers must be at least six (6) years old to be on the dock or to compete (unless approved by CWC).
No one under the age of 18 is permitted in the pool without permission from
Canine Watersports Canada staff. NO EXCEPTIONS!
- Anyone with any form of a disability is always welcome and reasonable accommodations will be made to assist them .
- All mixes and breeds of dogs are welcome (unless otherwise determined by the event host).
- Dogs must be at least six (6) months old and able to swim to TRY-IT or compete.
- Pushing or pulling a dog up the stairs to the dock or on the dock is strictly prohibited.
- A handler in no way can place or assist the dog into the pool.
- “Training collars” are not allowed on the dock. This includes but is not limited to Gentle Leaders, Halti-collars, harnesses, Martingale, prong collars, pinch/choke collars, etc. Electronic “dummy” collars, or e-collars.
- A flat collar must be on every dog that is on our docks.
- Nothing may be hanging off of collars.
- Muzzles may not remain on a dog once they are on the dock.
- Toys must float, may not be dissolvable, and cannot be something that is alive or has been dead.
- NO FLEXI OR RETRACTABLE LEASHES ALLOWED IN THE STAGING AREA.
- PEOPLE OR DOG FOOD OR TREATS ARE NOT PERMITTED ON THE DOCK OR IN THE STAGING AREADURING COMPETITION/PRACTICE OR TRY-ITS.
We DO NOT provide toys for competition but if you need one to TRY-IT please ask.
If a dog fails to exit the pool in a timely fashion Canine Watersports Canada
reserves the right to not allow the dog a second attempt.
If a dog looks sick or injured (ie. dead-tail or limping), they will be disqualified from competing.
CHANGES WILL NOT BE MADE TO PREREGISTRATIONS AT EVENT - NO EXCEPTIONS!
- Those who are registering onsite or register for TRY-IT'S MUST sign a Liability Waiver ONCE per event and get a wristband when they check‐in at the registration desk.
- When in line, it is your responsibility to be aware of the dog and human in front of you and behind you, keeping control of your dog at all times. Please keep a safe distance of 6-8 feet between your dogs and other dogs.
- A dog with a history of aggression towards other dogs and/or people must be muzzled at all times while not on the dock. As per the rules, all dogs must be in total control by the handler at all times and must maintain a minimum distance of 8 feet between other dogs. With that said, reactive dogs may need to observe a greater distance to avoid any eye contact or triggering behaviour. With all the excitement during a competition environment, even the calmest breeds can become reactive, however if your dog is more physically aggressive than the norm, please inform us in advance of the event. We will do our best to accommodate you in the event lineup in a way to avoid any possible undesirable confrontations. We strive to make all our dock events a positive experience for all competitors, so we appreciate your assistance by following these requests to make it a pleasant one for everyone.
- When leading your dog, be aware of all other dogs and humans around you at all times.
- The leash must remain on the dog while going up the stairs to the dock.
- Only the dog on the dock can be off leash. All other dogs must remain either leashed or crated when not competing.
- No food or treats are permitted on the dock, exit ramp or stairs.
- Female dogs in heat are banned from competing or participating at all of our events.
- Please pick up all of your waste. We retain the right to ask anyone who has not picked up their dog's waste, to leave the event. You are responsible for bringing bags to pick up after your dog(s). This also includes any garbage you or your family may accumulate while at the event. We are all responsible for a clean event.
- All competitors and staff must conduct themselves in a civilized manner which reflects the values of
- Canine Watersports Canada. Unsportsmanlike behavior will not be tolerated!
- Everyone must check in sixty (60) minutes prior to the scheduled start of the FINALS.
When you register onsite the fee is $35, you MUST SIGN A WAIVER AND GET A WRISTBAND!.
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- You must physically check-in when Finals are called - no one can check in on your behalf. If you are not present we will move on to the next qualified person and you will lose your chance to compete. NO EXCEPTIONS!
- PLEASE NOTE that you must pay via email transfer when you pre-register online to secure your spot. In order to cover extra administrative costs all onsite registrations fees are $35.
- NO SHOW FEE! There will be a $30 no show fee issued per dog, per Jump, Toss, Grab or Lure when you have pre-registered online and do not show up. No show fees must be paid before you participate in another
- Canine Watersports Canada event.
- For each NO SHOW, another dog is denied the opportunity to jump!
- Please note that cancelling is permitted 3 days prior to the event, however there will be NO REFUND, unless a note is provided by a veterinarian within 48 hours of the scheduled event.
- If you need to cancel your registration(s), or make any changes or in the case of an emergency, please
- email [email protected] three (3) days prior to the event.
- The Event Judges always has the final say. DO NOT EVER INTERUPT A JUDGE DURING COMPETITION.
- Any questions should be directed to Mark Larocque.
- A Judge may not judge their own dog or family dog(s). A Judge may jump their dog if there is a 2nd judge (not related) willing to judge them.
- All competitors and staff must conduct themselves in a civilized manner, which reflects the values of CWC.
- Unsportsmanlike behavior will not be tolerated.
- All competitors and staff must conduct themselves in a civilized manner,
- which reflects the values of Canine Watersports Canada.
- Through your participation with Canine Watersports Canada you grant permission to use your name and photographic likeness, and your dog’s photographic likeness, including but not limited to all forms of media, advertising, trade, digital and/or print and any lawful purpose that Canine Watersports Canada sees fit.
- CWC reserves the right to refuse registration, try-its and admittance, or ask anyone to leave at any time.