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FLYBALL TOURNAMENT
April 26 & 27

Co-hosted by:
X-Fidos Flyball Team
Portland Tail Blazers
Muddy Paws-A-Flyin’

April Flyball Fundraiser

THREE OREGON FLYBALL TEAMS will raise funds for Project POOCH at a 2-day tournament this spring.

“The Ball Is Out There” Flyball Tournament will be held...

APRIL 26 & 27th
ELY ARENA
Clackamas County Fairgrounds, Canby, OR

This exciting North American Flyball Association (NAFA) all-day regional event is expected to draw competitors from all across the Pacific Northwest, including Canada and California.

NEVER HEARD OF FLYBALL?
Flyball is unusual in that it is a team sport -- a high-adrenaline canine relay race. It starts with two 4-dog teams in side-by-side lanes. At the signal light (very much like the lights that start drag races) the first dog on each team crosses the starting line. It runs 51 feet over four jumps to a spring-loaded box. The dog must hit the box with its paws to release a tennis ball, catch it, and return with it over the four jumps. As it crosses the start line, the next dog is on its way. The team who successfully runs all four dogs in the least amount of time wins the race. It is not uncommon for entire races to be over in less than 20 seconds!

For newbies to flyball, here's a 2007 video clip from You Tube, X-Fidos and Friends on AM Northwest:

Look for more tournament info on the web at www.TheBallisOutThere.info.