Crusty Classic - Golden State Disc Dog Championship
October 26, 2024
Wingate Park (Kahler)
735 N Glendora Ave, Covina, CA 91724
23nd Annual
This Tournament is a celebration and is dedicated to the memory of Steve "Crusty" Walsh whose excitement for the sport will always be remembered by those who knew him. This event is open to any and all competitors, regardless of club affiliation. Each competitor will receive a competitor's bag which includes one commemorative Crusty Classic disc and other goodies. Trophies will be awarded to the top three teams per division. At the close of the event the cumulative overall points leader will be crowned "Best in the West" and the overall California resident points leader will receive the "Golden State Disc Dog Champion" award.
For information contact: Brad Denney brad@d2isc.com
Schedule:
UFO Local Tournament
The UFO Novice, Intermediate and Pro Throw & Catch divisions will include
two rounds of Throw & Catch. The Intermediate and Open Freestyle
divisions will include one round of Throw & Catch and one round of
Freestyle.
Registration/check-in begins at 7:30am. The competitor's meeting will be at 8:45am and the event will start shortly thereafter. NO LATE REGISTRATION IS ALLOWED.
Format - UFO Local Tournament:
Divisions/Fees: The five divisions will include Novice Throw & Catch ($5), Intermediate Throw & Catch ($7), Intermediate Freestyle ($7), Open Throw & Catch ($10) and Open Combined ($10).
Novice Throw & Catch: Novice handlers are considered to be those people that are competing in their first year. Novice is NOT for experienced handlers playing with new dogs. If that is you, enter a higher division. The novice division includes two rounds of Throw & Catch.
Intermediate Throw & Catch: The Intermediate Throw & Catch division is for experienced handlers and includes two rounds of Throw & Catch.
Intermediate Freestyle: The Intermediate Freestyle division includes one round of Freestyle and one round of Throw & Catch.
Open Throw & Catch: The Open Throw & Catch division is for experienced handlers and includes two rounds of Throw & Catch. The Open Throw & Catch division is a qualifier for the UFO World Cup Throw & Catch Championship.
Open Combined: The Open Combined division includes one round of Freestyle and one round of Throw & Catch.
Throw & Catch: The scoring zones will be at the 15, 25, & 35 meter lines, plus the 35 meter bonus zone with awarded points being 1, 2, 3 & 4 respectfully. The time limit will be 60 seconds using a single disc.
Freestyle: This freeform round which is choreographed to music will be judged on a standard 40 point scoring system. The time limit will be 120 seconds for the Open division and 90 seconds for the Intermediate division, using up to seven discs.
Handlers with multiple dogs: Handlers must enter all dogs in the same level of competition. For example, a Novice competitor must enter all dogs in Novice Throw & Catch. An Intermediate competitor must enter all dogs in the Intermediate Throw & Catch and Intermediate Freestyle divisions. An Open competitor must enter all dogs in the Open Throw & Catch and Open Combined divisions.
Registration:
Stay tuned for Crusty Classic Online Registration:
Mandatory: In an effort to reduce contact, please forward your music for freestyle routine to music@flyingcanines.com
There will be a maximum limit of (4) dogs per handler.