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Quarterly plaque spelling confirmation
Good Evening!? It is time for a quarterly plaque spelling confirmation.?? I need one member of each of the following teams to confirm spelling of dog's and handler's names.?? As a reminder, Iron dog plaques only display the dog's name and titles 50-90K are just plates with the date displayed.?? Thank you,? Annie Region 1:?
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Andrea L. "Annie" Taylor North American Flyball Association, Inc. (R) Awards and Scoring Tattle ? Evil~Rotten ?BS, Onyx , Iron Dog? , TFE Stormfront's Advanced Warning "Siren" ?FMCH, TFE I Stormfront's Boy with a Golden Ticket "Charlie" ?FM 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, Iron Dog (Best Black, White, Brown Dog Ever!)8/4/2000~ 6/3/2013 Ruckus Border/Border FG60K, TFFC-I,Iron Dog?? 7/18/2001~1/17/2018 Fuller's Mesquite Moxie Onyx, TFWC, Iron Dog ?4/14/2006~9/23/19 |
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Highlights From The March 31, 2025 Board of Directors Meeting
Highlights of the March 31, 2025 NAFA Board Meeting 1. Flyball Open World Cup 2026 ¨C Norwich, UK May 30-31, 2026 - Application for clubs to represent NAFA at the 2026 FOWC closed on March 30, 2025. After review, three clubs have been approved to represent NAFA next spring at the Flyball Open World Cup a. On the Fly b. Some Ruff Competition c. Spring Loaded 2. Two judges promoted to Supervising Judge. a. Justin Ernst - Blaine, Minnesota b. Curtis Smith ¨C Anchorage, Alaska 3. Online payments will be required starting October 1, 2025 ¨C teams are now able to pay tournament fees via ACH transfer (US accounts), Interac e-Transfers (Canadian accounts), and various credit card options. Checks will no longer be accepted after October 1, 2025. 4. Regional Overall Club Champion (ROCC) rules updated ¨C clarification that clubs must be in good standing to qualify for ROCC placements. 5. New language clarifying dimensions permitted for baseboard logos ¨C language now requires a one inch white border around any logos on baseboards. 6. Upcoming Board meetings a. June 2, 2025 b. August 4, 2025 c. September 29, 2025 d. October 9, 2025 A full transcript of the meeting minutes will be posted once approved by the Board of Directors. Thank you, Steve Corona NAFA Executive Director |
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Supervising Judge Comment Period for Curtis Smith
The comment period for the Supervising Judge application for Curtis Smith of Anchorage, AK is now open. The NAFA? Judges Committee has received an application for supervisory judging status from Curtis Smith of Anchorage, AK. Comments on this applicant should be directed to the Judges Committee at?judges@.... Comments received will be reviewed by the Judges Committee and the Board of Directors. Names will remain private unless permission is granted for them to be disseminated to the applicant. The Committee will make a recommendation to the Board of Directors for consideration at the next board meeting.
Steve Corona NAFA Executive Director |
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NAFA Board Meeting Highlights 2/17/25
¿ªÔÆÌåÓýHighlights of the 2/17/25 NAFA Board meeting NAFA Rules Changes?effective 2/17/25 1.??????Section 8.4 - Regional Champions (b)Good Standing.? A club that is not in good standing at any time during the racing year is not eligible? Updates rule to clarify that clubs who are not in good standing also do not qualify for second or third place in regional championship standings.? This will apply to regional standings for the 2025 Racing Year. 2.??????Updated Form C.12 Notice of Excusal The existing form is updated so it can more easily be used when a person is excused for a violation of the Code of Ethics. Tournament Fee Changes?effective?10/1/25 NAFA will be implementing a small increase to tournament fees for tournaments held?after October 1, 2025.? The change equates to $2/team/weekend.? NAFA is also working on a process to allow all results to be submitted online and all tournament fees to be paid online. The new fees in USD will be: Single day tournaments - $25 largest entry day/$13 next largest entry day Multi day tournaments - $38 tournament? |
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Supervising Judge Comment Period for Justin Ernst
The comment period for Supervising Judge application for Justin Ernst of Blaine, MN is now open. The NAFA? Judges Committee has received an application for supervisory judging status from Justin Ernst of Blaine, MN. Comments on this applicant should be directed to the Judges Committee at judges@.... Comments received will be reviewed by the Judges Committee and the Board of Directors. Names will remain private unless permission is granted for them to be disseminated to the applicant. The Committee will make a recommendation to the Board of Directors for consideration at the next board meeting.
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Plaque Spelling Confirmation
Good Morning-?? I need one member of each team to contact me for plaque spelling confirmation.? As a reminder, Titles? 50K-90K display only dates , and Iron Dog plaques display only the dog's name .? Duplicate Regional Champ, MVP, And Hall of Fame plaques will be ordered separately starting in a few weeks.? Thank you,? Annie? Region 1:?
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Andrea L. "Annie" Taylor North American Flyball Association, Inc. (R) Awards and Scoring Tattle ? Evil~Rotten ?BS, Onyx , Iron Dog? , TFE Stormfront's Advanced Warning "Siren" ?FMCH, TFE I Stormfront's Boy with a Golden Ticket "Charlie" ?FM 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, Iron Dog (Best Black, White, Brown Dog Ever!)8/4/2000~ 6/3/2013 Ruckus Border/Border FG60K, TFFC-I,Iron Dog?? 7/18/2001~1/17/2018 Fuller's Mesquite Moxie Onyx, TFWC, Iron Dog ?4/14/2006~9/23/19 |
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NAFA BOD Meeting and Virtual Annual General Meeting Highlights
Highlights January 10, 2025 Board meeting and January 11, 2025 AGM ¡¤???????? New Board members elected:? Emily-Rose Allred, John Forseth, and Darcey Sare ¡¤???????? Hall of Fame:? Elphaba CRN 120535 (Fur Fun) & Vimy CRN 130580 (Animal Inn) ¡¤???????? Judge of the Year:? Mike Smith ¡¤???????? Full election results are posted on the NAFA website ¡¤???????? New Board officers: o??
Chair?¨C Jayne McQuillen
o?? Vice Chair ¨C Emily-Rose Allred o?? Secretary ¨C Darcey Sare o?? Treasurer ¨C Dana Nichols ¡¤???????? CanAm dates announced o?? October 10-12, 2025 (Fall Creek Pavillion) o?? September 18-20, 2026 (West Pavillion) o?? September 17-19, 2027 (West Pavillion) ¡¤???????? FCI Flyball Open World Cup will be held May 30-31, 2026 in Norwich, UK ¡¤???????? New Region 7 Regional Director approved ¨C Lynda Mantler ¡¤???????? Joan Weesies approved as a Supervising Judge ¡¤???????? Chuckit! Air is not an approved ball |
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NAFA BOD Meeting and Virtual Annual General Meeting Info
Hello! Please find below information regarding a few items that NAFA has happening this week. 1.? NAFA Elections close on Wednesday, January 8, 2024 at Midnight CST.? There will be no way to reopen?the poll after this time. 2.? The Board of Directors will be holding a meeting on Friday, January 10, 2024 at 10 AM CST.? The proposed agenda for the meeting is attached. 3.? The Virtual AGM will be held on Saturday, January 11, 2024 beginning at Noon CST.? The link for the Zoom meeting is as follows:?? Attendees:?Please use your full name and region when joining the zoom call. Jayne McQuillen NAFA BOD Chairperson |
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NAFA Election News
Hello, Ballots for the 2024/2025 NAFA Elections were sent via email on December 2, 2024 from BigPulse who conducts the elections on NAFA¡¯s behalf. If you should have received a ballot (club owners, RDs, regular & supervising judges, and board members), but did not, first check your spam folder.? If you still cannot locate your ballot or have any other questions then please contact?elections@... Additional election information including links to the nominees for BoD, HoF, JoY, and Regional MVP¡¯s is available on the NAFA website: ? Thank you, NAFA Elections Committee |
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2024 NAFA Election Information
ELECTION NEWS: NAFA Voting Information
The NAFA Bylaws set forth the voting procedures in Article VII. There are two types of votes: Affiliate Club Delegate Votes and Service Votes.
How to vote? Votes will be sent via email to the email address on file for the registered club owner or service voter. Emails will come from BigPulse, which is the online voting system we use. You can double check that your votes have been appropriately assessed by logging into the?. Ballots must be voted electronically before voting closes January 8, 2025 at midnight Central time. Information on candidates? Nomination letters:A candidate chat for the candidates for the NAFA Board of Directors will be hosted via Zoom on Saturday, November 23, 2024 at 10:00 am Central time. Log in information will be posted on the NAFA website. Board of Director candidates will be able to submit a brief biography and answers to written questions to give voters more information. These will be posted on the NAFA website and on NAFA social media. Questions? Email?elections@....Thank you, Steve Corona NAFA Executive Director |
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Animal Inn 40th Anniversary Tournament
Hello, Animal Inn is getting ready to host their 40th Anniversary Tournament this coming June 6 - 8, 2025. They would like to gauge how many teams may attend, and if they have the right building and camping availability. If your team is thinking about coming, could you have someone from your club fill out this google form?Thank You! Steve Corona on behalf of Neil Flood and Animal Inn. |
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Plaque spelling confirmation needed for this quarter
Good Evening-? I am in need of plaque spelling confirmations for this quarter.? I need one member of each team to contact me for confirmation of dogs and handler's name spelling. Please reply to alynnta@....? Thank you!? Annie Region 2:?
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Andrea L. "Annie" Taylor North American Flyball Association, Inc. (R) Awards and Scoring Tattle ? Evil~Rotten ?BS, Onyx , Iron Dog? , TFE Stormfront's Advanced Warning "Siren" ?FMCH, TFE I Stormfront's Boy with a Golden Ticket "Charlie" ?FM 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, Iron Dog (Best Black, White, Brown Dog Ever!)8/4/2000~ 6/3/2013 Ruckus Border/Border FG60K, TFFC-I,Iron Dog?? 7/18/2001~1/17/2018 Fuller's Mesquite Moxie Onyx, TFWC, Iron Dog ?4/14/2006~9/23/19 |
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CanAm 2024 Title Ribbons
Are you attending CanAm? Is your dog earning a title and you want a ribbon to commemorate their awesomeness? Amanda Brown is once again offering her beautiful title ribbons for CanAm 2024. The order link is below. Be sure to read the INFO then print out the ORDER form ? **Ribbons will be produced AFTER CanAm ends. They will not be available on-site. **Proceeds from the sale are donated to charity. |
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Get Paid For Your NAFA Activities
Hi NAFA Members, Great news! The North American Flyball Association has partnered with Grouper, an organization that shares our commitment to community activities and a sponsor at the upcoming CanAm Flyball Classic!? Grouper provides benefits to U.S. resident NAFA members aged 65+ for staying active in their communities. Staying socially active in group activities has proven health benefits, according to the U.S. Surgeon General. It is especially important for older adults, who have above-average risks of social isolation.? Here¡¯s what Grouper offers:
Redeem Your Benefit Here - Is Grouper an Insurance Company? No! Grouper does not sell insurance. Grouper¡¯s mission is to encourage healthy living through activities that build meaningful social connections. Grouper accomplishes this by partnering with health plans to encourage social activity. Grouper is free to you and NAFA and we have not shared any of your personal information.? Check Your Eligibility: It's easy! Click here ( )to check your eligibility in a few simple steps. You¡¯ll find out right away if your health plan covers the Grouper benefit. If you have any immediate questions, feel free to contact Grouper at 833-445-2400 or email info@.... Wishing you a healthier, happier future together! |
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Plaque spelling confirmation still needed from the following teams
Good Morning-? I am still in need of plaque spelling confirmation from the following teams.? Please reply to alynnta@...? Region 3:?
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Andrea L. "Annie" Taylor North American Flyball Association, Inc. (R) Awards and Scoring Tattle ? Evil~Rotten ?BS, Onyx , Iron Dog? , TFE Stormfront's Advanced Warning "Siren" ?FMCH, TFE I Stormfront's Boy with a Golden Ticket "Charlie" ?FM 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, Iron Dog (Best Black, White, Brown Dog Ever!)8/4/2000~ 6/3/2013 Ruckus Border/Border FG60K, TFFC-I,Iron Dog?? 7/18/2001~1/17/2018 Fuller's Mesquite Moxie Onyx, TFWC, Iron Dog ?4/14/2006~9/23/19 |
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Plaque spelling confirmation needed
Good Morning-? I need one member of each of the following teams to contact me for spelling confirmation.? Titles above 40K do not require confirmation and Iron Dog plaques do not display a handler's name.? Thank you for your assistance.? Annie? Region 2 :?
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Andrea L. "Annie" Taylor North American Flyball Association, Inc. (R) Awards and Scoring Tattle ? Evil~Rotten ?BS, Onyx , Iron Dog? , TFE Stormfront's Advanced Warning "Siren" ?FMCH, TFE I Stormfront's Boy with a Golden Ticket "Charlie" ?FM 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, Iron Dog (Best Black, White, Brown Dog Ever!)8/4/2000~ 6/3/2013 Ruckus Border/Border FG60K, TFFC-I,Iron Dog?? 7/18/2001~1/17/2018 Fuller's Mesquite Moxie Onyx, TFWC, Iron Dog ?4/14/2006~9/23/19 |
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Supervising Judge Application for John Forseth
Hello, Thank you, Steve Corona NAFA Executive Director |
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CanAm 2024 Judges Announcement
NAFA is pleased to introduce our CanAm 2024 Judges! Congratulations to these outstanding judges along with the numerous relief judges who volunteer throughout the weekend to make CanAm a success! Steve Heine (Supervising Judge) - Region 16, Championship Judge Scott Chamberlain (Supervising Judge) - Region 15 Gwen Albrecht - Region 6 Alex Zdanowski - Region 8 Christopher Carr - Region 15 Steve Miller - Region 7 Carle Lee Detweiller - Region 15 We are proud to have you representing NAFA at CanAm 2024! Steve Corona - NAFA Executive DIrector Jayne McQuillen - Chair, NAFA Board of Directors Jonathan Bescher Chair, NAFA Judges Committee |
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CanAm 2024 Updates!
Whether you can attend this year, or not, help out the CanAm Planners by having 1 representative from your club fill out this survey:???? Friday October 11 through Sunday October 13, 2024 - CanAm will be returning to the Indiana Farm Bureau Fall Creek Pavilion for a 2nd year.? The Championship races will be held in the Indiana Farmers Coliseum.? With no hockey this year, the Coliseum should be much warmer!? ?We will also have the Blue Ribbon Pavilion available for overflow crating, if needed.?? NAFA is pleased to continue our partnership with AKC and ESPN to provide live stream coverage and film the finals of CanAm Regular and CanAm Multibreed Class finals. CanAm Entries will open July 15th and close on August 31st, 2024. Camping reservations will also open July 15th at 9am Eastern time. The special Junior Handler Class will return to Friday's racing.? We are always looking for?volunteers to help?make CanAm happen! Contact our Lynda Mantler?flyballfanatic@...?if you or someone you know can volunteer! Feel free to contact Steve Corona?flyballguy@...?or myself with any CanAm related questions. Jayne McQuillen NAFA Board of Directors Chairperson |
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