Reminder about Voluntary Data Gathering Initiative at CanAm
Emma Mak
Location: Entryway located on the north side of the building
Times:
For signing up on Friday during racing please click link:
Please select one spot per dog: Paper sign-up sheets will also be available first thing Friday morning at the doors to the entryway if any spots are left for Friday during racing.
Thank you!
Emma Mak
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CanAm Livestream Information!
Emma Mak
CanAm LiveStream Information!
NAFA is pleased to announce that this year’s CanAm tournament will be produced by Four Legged Flix and broadcast on several channels for your viewing pleasure. In order to bring this high quality production to CanAm, the LiveStream will be available on Saturday and Sunday only.
The link for the LiveStream can be found here:
http://4leggedflix.com/live-stream/ NAFA is aware of some races on Friday that are of special interest. We will make every effort to FB Live those races on the NAFA Facebook page. Here’s looking at you Pugs, Doxies and Schnauzers. 😉
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Practice starts at CanAm
Emma Mak
The 2019 Rule Book has been released and is on the NAFA website.
http://www.flyball.org/rules/rulebook.pdf
Of note, especially to those of you attending CanAm:
- False starts are no longer in effect for all classes.
- Practice starts are now available for all classes. At CanAm, we will be using a system that is being used successfully in Regions 5 and 7. A sign and flag/PVC combination will be placed in each ring on the starting lights pole. Competitors will indicate to the judge that they want a practice start by placing the flag into the PVC pipe. The judge will remove the flag after the practice start is completed.
Regards, NAFA
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Voluntary Data Gathering Initiative at CanAm - New Measuring Device
Emma Mak
NAFA is moving ahead with the data gathering initiative at CanAm as we continue to explore potentially using the FCI measuring device. What we deem critical is creating a translation from the measurement of the dog's ulna to a comparable NAFA jump height (using our existing withers' measurements).
We are asking attendees of CanAm to consider volunteering to bring dogs that meet the criteria to participate in the data gathering process.
To thank participants for their time, we will be distributing $10 Vendor Bucks per dog (maximum 3 x $10 Vendor Bucks per owner), which can be redeemed with CanAm's official vendors.
Times
The data gathering will be available at the following times:
Please help us to plan by completing this google form to show you're willing to participate, and preferred times: https://goo.gl/forms/2qnHRbyBcijBH1Qf1
Location
The data gathering process will take place where measuring has occurred previously, at the entryway located on the north side of the building. Official measuring for CanAm will be done in a separate area.
Data we'll Be tracking
Dog's gender, age, breed (if mix - please identify as many breeds as possible), withers' measurement, measurement in cm of the ulna with FCI device
What we WON'T be tracking with the measurement data
Dog's CRN, name, region, owner's name, any other way of linking the data with the dog
Requirements for participants
NAFA
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Time is running out!
Get your nominations submitted! All nominations must be received no later than September 30, 2018. Elections this year will be for Board of Directors (three positions), Judge of the Year, Clyde Moore Memorial Hall of Fame (up to two inductees) and Regional MVPs. You can find the online nomination forms here: http://www.nafaflyball.com/database/nomination_hof.php (for Clyde Moore Memorial Hall of Fame) http://www.nafaflyball.com/database/nomination_joy.php (for Judge of the Year) http://www.nafaflyball.com/database/nomination_mvp.php (for Regional MVP) http://www.flyball.org/nafa_elections.html (for Board of Directors). Once your nomination has been submitted you should expect to receive an emailed acknowledgement from NAFA within 24 hours. If you do not receive this acknowledgement, please let us know. Please direct any questions you have to the chair of the nominating committee, Terry McClean, at nominees@.... Thank you. NAFA Nominating Committee On the road with an iPhone!
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Don't forget! Time is running out to purchase your CanAm Classic apparel!
Visit https://mylogoshop.com/nafacanam/ to order!
Last day to order is Sunday, September 30th!
See you all soon!
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Nominations close Sunday!
Get your nominations submitted! Elections this year will be for Board of Directors (three positions), Judge of the Year, Clyde Moore Memorial Hall of Fame (up to two inductees) and Regional MVPs. All nominations must be received no later than September 30, 2018. You can find the online nomination forms here: http://www.nafaflyball.com/database/nomination_hof.php (for Clyde Moore Memorial Hall of Fame) http://www.nafaflyball.com/database/nomination_joy.php (for Judge of the Year) http://www.nafaflyball.com/database/nomination_mvp.php (for Regional MVP) http://www.flyball.org/nafa_elections.html (for Board of Directors). Once your nomination has been submitted you should expect to receive an emailed acknowledgement from NAFA within 24 hours. If you do not receive this acknowledgement, please let us know. Please direct any questions you have to the chair of the nominating committee, Terry McClean, at nominees@.... Thank you. NAFA Nominating Committee
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Update - NAFA website down
Emma Mak
**UPDATE**
Sunday 9/23/2018
Our service provider experienced a catastrophic server failure and is restoring data from backups at this time. The NAFA website is still down as of Sunday morning. We will update once service has been restored. Our apologies for any inconvenience.
-Steve Corona
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There is currently a service issue with the NAFA website. The service provider has notifed us they are working hard on getting the server back up.
Apologies for any inconvenience this may cause.
A direct link to ordering CanAm merchandise is available here (the store is not affected by the outage):
https://mylogoshop.com/nafacanam/
Emma Mak
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NAFA Website down
Emma Mak
There is currently a service issue with the NAFA website. The service provider has notifed us they are working hard on getting the server back up.
Apologies for any inconvenience this may cause. Emma Mak
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Spread the word! The online store for CanAm Flyball Classic is open!
Visit https://mylogoshop.com/nafacanam/ to order! Last day to order is September 30th! See you all soon!
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Has your club signed up for the annual CanAm Classic Gift Basket Exchange?
Tomorrow’s the deadline!
This is a great way for your club to meet clubs from other regions. Each participating club would both give and receive a basket. We will assign clubs to each other and let you know in advance to whom you are giving your basket.
What should you include? Use your creativity and imagination! It can be a theme basket of items that are only found in your region, state or province. It could be a snack basket for the people. Or, perhaps you want to give something that is just for the dogs. It doesn't have to be extravagant, just something fun you want to share. Don't have a basket? No worries, just put the items in a gift bag.
If your club would like to be included in the meet and greet exchange, please visit https://goo.gl/forms/Wl75yKD97ti3RgcF3 and fill out the form to register by September 15th.
The form should include your club name, region, state and the size of your club (how many people are attending the CanAm). If you’ve participated in the exchange before and it’s convenient, please include who you’ve been paired with previously in the “Additional Comments” section of the form.
We will let you know what club you will be paired with and the number of people in attendance for that club, so that you can plan and make purchases for your basket/bag.
There will be no organized time for the gift basket exchange. Each club will deliver their baskets at their own convenience while attending CanAm.
Email canamgbexchange@... if you have any questions.
Thank you!
Jon Bescher CanAm Gift Basket Exchange Coordinator
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Now's the time to get your nominations in for this year's NAFA elections!
This is your opportunity to help choose your new NAFA Directors. Time’s getting short. Send in your nominations for NAFA Board of Directors! Elections this year will be for Board of Directors (three positions), Judge of the Year, Clyde Moore Memorial Hall of Fame (up to two inductees) and Regional MVPs. All nominations must be received no later than September 30, 2018. You can find the online nomination forms here: http://www.nafaflyball.com/database/nomination_hof.php (for Clyde Moore Memorial Hall of Fame) http://www.nafaflyball.com/database/nomination_joy.php (for Judge of the Year) http://www.nafaflyball.com/database/nomination_mvp.php (for Regional MVP) http://www.flyball.org/nafa_elections.html (for Board of Directors). Once your nomination has been submitted you should expect to receive an emailed acknowledgement from NAFA within 24 hours. If you do not receive this acknowledgement, please let us know. Please direct any questions you have to the chair of the nominating committee, Terry McClean, at nominees@.... Thank you. NAFA Nominating Committee
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NAFA nominations are open until September 30!
26 days left to submit nominations for Board of Directors (three positions), Judge of the Year, Clyde Moore Memorial Hall of Fame (up to two inductees) and Regional MVPs! All nominations must be received no later than September 30, 2018. You can find the online nomination forms here: http://www.nafaflyball.com/database/nomination_hof.php (for Clyde Moore Memorial Hall of Fame) http://www.nafaflyball.com/database/nomination_joy.php (for Judge of the Year) http://www.nafaflyball.com/database/nomination_mvp.php (for Regional MVP) http://www.flyball.org/nafa_elections.html (for Board of Directors). Once your nomination has been submitted you should expect to receive an emailed acknowledgement from NAFA within 24 hours. If you do not receive this acknowledgement, please let us know. Please direct any questions you have to the chair of the nominating committee, Terry McClean, at nominees@.... Thank you. NAFA Nominating Committee
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Josh Beissel Spirit of Flyball Award
Presented by Animal Inn, the ”Josh Beissel Spirit of Flyball” Award will be given to the person(s) that, like Josh, exhibit and embody exceptional goodwill and sportsmanship towards other teams, as well as displaying a real passion and excitement for the thrill of competition and racing. Josh had a competitor's enthusiasm for racing but he was always humble in victory, gracious in defeat, and when he wasn't in the lanes racing he could always be found assisting another team or the host club. Josh embodied the spirit of a true ambassador of Flyball and Animal Inn was proud to have had him as a member. This award is intended to recognize others in our Flyball community that also embody that same spirit and joy for the game that we all love so much. To nominate someone for the "Josh Beissel Spirit of Flyball Award 2018", please submit your nomination to AnimalInnFlyball@... by September 21st. Animal Inn will select a recipient from those nominated by the nomination deadline. The award will be presented at the awards ceremony Saturday night at this year's NAFA CanAm Classic in Indianapolis, Indiana. Any questions can be directed to AnimalInnFlyball@....
Please visit http://www.nafacanam.com/JBSOF/JBSpirit.html. Thank you.
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NAFA nominations are open!
Elections this year will be for Board of Directors (three positions), Judge of the Year, Clyde Moore Memorial Hall of Fame (up to two inductees) and Regional MVPs. All nominations must be received no later than September 30, 2018. You can find the online nomination forms here: http://www.nafaflyball.com/database/nomination_hof.php (for Clyde Moore Memorial Hall of Fame) http://www.nafaflyball.com/database/nomination_joy.php (for Judge of the Year) http://www.nafaflyball.com/database/nomination_mvp.php (for Regional MVP) http://www.flyball.org/nafa_elections.html (for Board of Directors). Once your nomination has been submitted you should expect to receive an emailed acknowledgement from NAFA within 24 hours. If you do not receive this acknowledgement, please let us know. Please direct any questions you have to the chair of the nominating committee, Terry McClean, at nominees@....
Thank you. NAFA Nominating Committee
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Do you have folks from another club running with you at CanAm?
Don't forget to send those club names to marketing@.... They will need to be added to our event t-shirt design and we don't want to miss anyone! Thank you
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Plaque Spellings still needed from the following teams
Annie Taylor
Good Morning-
I still need one member of the following teams to confirm spelling of dog's and handler's names. Thanks!
Region1:
Front Runners (1) Quick Silver (495) Region 2:
Andrea L. "Annie" Taylor
North American Flyball Association, Inc. (R) Awards and Scoring Fuller's Mesquite Moxie "Moxie Princess" BC Onyx, TFWC
Tattle Evil~Rotten BS FM, TFP II Stormfront's Advanced Warning "Siren" FDCH-S, TFE I
Stormfront's Boy with a Golden Ticket "Charlie" Crazy rescue puppy
And my Angels Thoroughly enjoying life at the bridge
Stormfront's Too Cool For You ! "Ice" aka - Piggy FDCH-S, TF-III 11/27/09~1/13/12
OT's Unbridled Twitch "Twitterpate" FM, TFFC 5/24/08~ 5/29/13
Lacey Jane BC FG40K, TFPI (Best Black, White, Brown Dog Ever!) 8/4/2000~ 6/3/2013
Ruckus Border/Border FG60K, TFFC-I 7/18/2001~1/17/2018
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CanAm Flyball Classic entries have closed!
Thanks to all that entered and we look forward to a fantastic event! If you have members of other clubs running with you at CanAm, please send those club names to marketing@.... They will need to be added to our event t-shirt design and we don't want to miss anyone!
Thank you!
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CanAm Flyball Classic Closing August 6th - Monday!
Don’t forget - entries close tomorrow.
We are looking forward to a great event!
http://www.flyball.org/canam/registration.php
Thank you, NAFA
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CanAm Flyball Classic announcements
Entries close Monday, August 6th! We’re looking forward to NAFA’s 10th CanAm Flyball Classic!
You can find the registration form at http://www.flyball.org/canam/registration.php
If you need pups to fill out your roster, or you’re looking for a spot for your dog, visit the CanAm Flyball Classic Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/NAFACanAm/ and post your needs!
Don’t forget about our CanAm Classic T-Shirt Design contest! Here’s your chance to design this year’s artwork. The deadline is August 6th. Send your entries to marketing@... . More details can be found at http://nafacanam.com/logocontest.html
Thank you!
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