| What Date? | Sunday, 20th April 2008 |
Karen Noud & Topaz attempt an "Over the Body" catch during the 2002 |
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| What Time? | Registration - 9:30 am Clinic Starts - 10:00 am Optional Practice Competition - 12:30pm Event Concludes - 1:30 pm |
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| Where? | Redlands Dog Obedience Club Judy Holt Park Bailey Road Birkdale Qld |
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| Is It Sanctioned? | Yes! This is an ACDA Sanctioned Event. | |
| How Much? | $10 per participating dog for non-members $5 per participating dog for members |
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| Member Benefit | Become a member at this clinic for just $10 and get your first canine entry FREE! | |
| Contact Info | Damian Noud Events Manager (07) 5495 6700 damian@bark.asn.au |
This is a training clinic for owners who want to learn how to play Canine Disc with their dog. The Training Clinic will assist both handlers who already have a dog that catches Frisbees and those people whose pets haven't yet learnt how to catch a Frisbee.
The Training Clinic will include instruction about the following:
After the Training Clinic, teams who have had success grasping the basics will have the option of participating in a practice competition sanctioned by the Australian Canine Disc Association (ACDA). After paying your Training Clinic fee there is no additional charge to participate in the practice competition.
Get your dog, jump in the car, and come join the fun!
The instructor for this Training Clinic will be Liz Buchanan.
Liz has enjoyed Canine Disc since 2006 with her 2 1/2 year old border collie, Ember. This team came second at their first State Championships in 2006 and won the Howl-a-ween competition in 2007. Since 2007, Liz has been the sectretary of BARK, as well as a judge and instructor. In addition, Liz has her Level 2 General Principles Coaching Qualification from the Australian Sports Commission.
Parking is free, bathroom facilities are available at the site and shade is available under trees beside the field. Wham-O Fastback Frisbee discs, club merchandise, drinks and snacks will be available for purchase.
You need to bring a leash for your dog. If you can, please bring a crate or some means to tie out your dog so you can practice your throwing technique while your dog rests. You also need to bring a water bowl for your dog. Drinkable tap water will be available on-site.
Fastback Frisbee® discs will be on sale at this event. Fastback Frisbees are approved by the ACDA for
competition use in Australia. They were specifically designed for safe use with disc catching dogs and hover a
really long time.
New: $10
Pre-Loved (when available): $3
Topaz stretches out to complete an Over the Leg catch with Karen.
Photo: © Audrey Harvey (Used with permission).
Annual membership in the Brisbane and Region K9 Disc Club (BARK) can be purchased at this event. New memberships and renewals receive one free canine entry at this event. BARK members pay $5 for training clinics as opposed to $10 that non-member's pay so you've paid for your membership in just two events. Membership runs from January 1st to December 31st for each year. Individual membership is $10.
The Australian Canine Disc Association (ACDA) is the sanctioning body for Canine Disc in Australia. Because this is an ACDA sanctioned event, all participants must agree to become ACDA Affiliate Members. Affiliate Membership in ACDA is free.
Also, all competitors at ACDA sanctioned events are charged a $2 ACDA levy which funds ACDA and the services it provides for its membership. However, BARK will pay your ACDA levy on your behalf out of the event fees you pay when you attend the event.
Because this is an ACDA sanctioned event, teams who participate in the practice competition after the training clinic will be eligible to count their competition rounds towards the Awards and Titles that will be issued by the Australian Canine Disc Association (ACDA).
The optional practice competition that will follow the training clinic will provide an opportunity for teams to learn how Canine Disc competitions work. The practice competition will give each team an opportunity to compete in a round of Toss & Fetch, a very simple and fun competition format used throughout the world. If your dog tries to catch discs and likes to play with you then you are encouraged to give it a go. However, the practice competition is optional, so if you only want to attend the training clinic that's OK.
Directions to Judy Holt Park are below. If you get lost ring Damian on 0400 359 377.
Travel east of the city along Old Cleveland Road. After you pass the Chandler sports facilities take the Moreton Bay Road bypass. At the Finucane Road intersection, do not make a turn and continue travelling north on Old Cleveland Road East. After approximately 2km turn right into Bailey Road. At the end of Bailey Road you will come to a roundabout, go straight through to enter Judy Holt Park. We will be using the field directly in front of the clubhouse, bordered in light blue in the below map.
Travel south-bound towards Brisbane, and after crossing the Pine Rivers Bridge exit onto the Gateway Motorway. Remain on the Gateway Arterial, passing over the Brisbane River on the Gateway Bridge. Take the Old Cleveland Road Exit and then take the left turn onto Old Cleveland Road. Continue travelling east, and after passing the Chandler sports facilities take the Moreton Bay Road bypass. At the Finucane Road intersection, do not make a turn and continue travelling north on Old Cleveland Road East. After approximately 2km turn right into Bailey Road. At the end of Bailey Road you will come to a roundabout, go straight through to enter Judy Holt Park. We will be using the field directly in front of the clubhouse, bordered in light blue in the below map.
Travel north along the M1 towards Brisbane. After passing the Logan Motorway exit take Exit 30 and turn right at the lights onto Beenleigh-Redland Bay Road. Follow this road until turning left onto Mount Cotton Road. In Sheldon turn right onto Duncan Road and then at the lights turn left onto Panorama Drive, which changes name into Wellington Street. Remain on Wellington Street until you turn left at Sturgeon Street. After approximately 2km Sturgeon Street becomes Old Cleveland Road East. About 2km after this change, turn left at the roundabout in to Randall Road and at the first roundabout turn left in to the entrance to Judy Holt Park. Note that before you come to Randall Road you will see signs for Judy Holt Park on your left, but this is not the correct entrance. We will be using the field directly in front of the clubhouse, bordered in light blue in the below map.
Aerial map of Judy Holt Park.
Photo: © Redland Shire Council (Used with permission).