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CanAm 2023 Workers
Paid Volunteer positions!? NAFA needs you at CanAm and it pays to help your organization.? There are several ways that you can help out.? 1. Line Judge or Table position 1 day – $100 2 days - $200, welcome bag, CanAm t-shirt 3 days - $330, welcome bag, CanAm t-shirt ? The position can be filled by a club or an individual or team up with a friend and share the work, providing your own relief breaks. ? 2.? You can help out those dedicated line and table workers by giving them a break! - a 15 minute break in the morning, 30 minute lunch and 15 minute break in the afternoon.? That’s 1 hour to relieve 1 position for the day.? The breaks don’t have to be at a specific time, they can be whenever it works with your race schedule.? Get a ticket for each race you work.? There will be draw for a $50 gift card each day.? ? 3.? Not able to commit to the above but find that during the day you have availability for 15 or 30 minutes?? We can absolutely use your help!? Go to the pit boss area to find out which position needs relief.? Get a ticket for each race you work.? There will be draw for a $50 gift card each day.? ? Flyball participants know the game and are the perfect fit to step in to relieve a position.? There is a line judge training video at the bottom of the NAFA home page.? ? Please email flyballfanatic@... to sign up or ask questions.?? ? |
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CanAm Shirt Design Winner
NAFA is proud to announce the?CanAm apparel design contest winner this year is Sherry Cowart, a member of Rocket City Racers, Region 14, , , , A few words from the designer:? My focus on creating this particular design was to honor the reason we all do flyball, the dog competitors! ?Each one is so unique and beautiful in their own way. I love watching flyball and seeing how each dog races over the jumps, to the box and back with their proudly gotten prize, the ball. Some dogs are playful while others are laser focused and everything in between. Thank you for choosing my design! ?I am truly honored. ? Congratulations, Sherry! ? Thank you to everyone that sent in design entries. |
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CanAm is open for entry
开云体育CanAm 2023 is now open for entry! ? Online entry form is available at https://nafacanam.com ? Entry closes on September 5th, 2023 Jayne McQuillen NAFA Chairperson? Jayne McQuillen |
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Election News
Elections this year are 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, 2023. You can find the online nomination forms here: Board of Directors Clyde Moore Memorial Hall of Fame Judge of the Year Regional MVP 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 to NAFA Board of Directors Membership
The NAFA Board of Directors accepted Emma Mak's resignation on July 17th, 2023. Emma regretfully resigned just shy of serving 6 years as a BOD member, due to her son's recent health problems. The BOD and all of the flyball community wish the Mak family continued strength as they progress towards Hayden's recovery. Emma has made an enormous contribution to NAFA, as a board member and behind the scenes keeping the database and websites running. We send a heartfelt thank you to Emma for her tireless service to NAFA. Per NAFA procedures, the Chairperson was called upon to submit a replacement candidate for approval by the Board of Directors. On July 27th, 2023, the Board of Directors voted unanimously to have the remainder of Emma's term filled by Paula Johnson. Paula is an active Region 2 competitor racing with Zoom. Paula already gives back to the NAFA flyball community as a Judge and currently volunteers on the Marketing and Communications Committees. Paula brings a wealth of experience in public relations that will serve NAFA well. If you'd like to know more about Paula Johnson, you can check out this link to last year's BOD Candidate Chat? Jayne McQuillen NAFA BOD Chairperson |
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CanAm Gift Basket Exchange
CanAm Gift Basket Exchange
Whether it is your first or 12th time to CanAm, come participate in the CanAm Gift Basket Exchange.? It is a great way to meet others and get some stuff from different areas of North America. Deadline to register is September 15th. You will be paired with teams from different areas, and when I can, with teams with approximately the same amount of people and even kids. Click on the link below to sign up.? You will get you partner club(s) shortly after September 15th. Jonathan Bescher CanAm Gift Basket Exchange Coordinator |
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Junior Participant Pin Contest
Calling all Junior Participants! Here is your chance to design the next Junior Participant pin. The design contest is open to all junior competitors, ages 5-17 years of age! Contact marketing@... for more details or to submit your design. ? Specifications include: * Must include "2024 NAFA Junior Participant" * The overall pin size is 1" - 1.5" wide/tall. ? The contest will end on July 21st, 2023. ? In the meantime, admire last year's winning design by Linnea Parker, a Junior participant from region 13. ? |
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NAFA CanAm Shirt Design Contest
NAFA CanAm Shirt Design Contest
We want to receive your creative designs for this year’s NAFA CanAm apparel; hoodies, t-shirts, etc. to be offered for sale online and at CanAm 2023!
Competition is open, so send in your designs to marketing@....
The contest will end on July 21st, 2023.
The winner will receive an apparel item of your choice and bragging rights!
Good luck!
*NAFA reserves the right to make design changes to facilitate and expedite production*
Use up to 3 colors in design and vector file when submitting.
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Important CanAm Camping Information
CanAm camping reservations open tomorrow, June 1st, 2023 at 9:00 AM EST. Due to the use of the new Fall Creek Pavilion for this year's CanAm there will be no camper parking behind Hook's.?? ALL campsites will become available for reservations on a first come, first served basis. The Indiana State Fairgrounds will not be releasing additional locations as lots fill up as in previous years. Again, ALL lots will become available on June 1st, 2023. The link for reservations can be found here:?? Thank you, Steve Corona |
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CanAm 2023 Judges Announced
NAFA is pleased to announce that the following Judges have been selected as the Head Judges for CanAm 2023.?? We thank all our judges for their hard work throughout the year and we look forward to working with these individuals and our relief judges in Indianapolis in October. Dave Collett, Region 21 - Championship Judge Steve Heine, Region 6/16 Carl Dingee, Region 10 Tim McElligott, Region 2/13 Paula Johnson, Region 2 Amy Stewart, Region 9 Joan Weesies, Region 11 Congratulations! |
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Launch of Redesigned CanAm Website
NAFA is very excited to announce the launch of the new and improved CanAm website! We thank Leerie Jenkins and Emma Mak for the many hours they have invested into the redesign of the amazing new site. Thank you also to Dana Nichols and all the photographers who provided photos from their portfolios to enhance the site. The URL for the CanAm site is: Thank you, Steve Corona NAFA Executive Director |
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Used Heat Trackers For Sale
NAFA is selling the 7 HeatTrackers that have been used at CanAm. The HeatTrackers have been in use for at least 10 years, and some of them not every year. Some have been refurbished.? Each HeatTracker will come with the HeatTracker, a new remote, a stand, power cord and a travel case. Everything fits in the 1 case. The light stand that is pictured is not the correct light stand. Here is the light stand and the actual link to it. Cost: $300.00 USD Where to Pick Up: CanAm 2023 Indianapolis, IN. October 22, 2023 Last day to Register for Draw: April 15th, 2023 Can I have someone else pick up the HeatTracker if I will not be at CanAm? Yes Can I get the HeatTracker shipped? NO. How will the people chosen to buy the HeatTrackers be chosen? 1. Fill out Google Form:?? 2. 7 Parties or less - They get to buy the number of HeatTrackers requested. 3. 8 or more parties interested - a random draw will take place and the 7 winners will be able to purchase a HeatTracker Can I purchase more than 1 HeatTracker? Yes, however, the draw for the second HeatTracker will go after everyone gets a chance of at least one. So, if there are more than 6 parties that want one, then they will get a chance of getting 1 before you would get a 2nd one, similar to the way NAFA does a draw for limited tournaments. If you have any more questions, please let Jonathan Bescher know at jjbescher@... |
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Notice of Rule Change
开云体育At the March 7, 2023 board meeting the NAFA board adopted a rule change that removes the requirement for a dog to be entered in a NAFA event to be measured.?? Section 4.2 – NAFA? Recorded Measurements (a) A dog must be? Is replaced by: Section 4.2 – NAFA? Recorded Measurements (a)? ?A dog must be?at least 15 months old and have a valid CRN?to have its height recorded on the tournament Jump Height C.9 form. The new rule is effective immediately.? Jayne McQuillen NAFA BOD Chairperson? |
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Information for spectators at the AKC/ESPN Flyball Dog Challenge
NAFA would like to invite you to join us at the World Equestrian Center in Ocala, FL on February 25-26, 2023 for the AKC Flyball Dog Challenge. Spectators are welcome to attend the taping and to cheer on your favorite teams and dogs. Venue and taping information is as follows: World Equestrian Center (WEC) is located at: 1390 NW 80th Avenue Ocala, FL 34482 The event will be held in the Expo 2 building. Saturday 2/25 Schedule: Preliminary runs will begin at approximately 9:00 AM. Sunday 2/26 Schedule: The show will begin taping at approximately 9:00 AM and wrapped by 3:00 PM. We hope you can join us for this very exciting event! Jayne McQuillen NAFA BOD Chairperson |
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An Update from the NAFA Chairperson of the Board
The NAFA Blog has an article regarding questions and concerns surrounding the Flyball Dog Challenge (Invitational). As a reminder, social media is not constantly monitored nor the correct channel to reach NAFA. Should you wish to propose any suggestions, rule changes, or have any concerns please contact NAFA at: flyball@... |
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More Flyball on TV!
开云体育As we?continue our partnership with AKC/ESPN, NAFA is excited to announce that the following clubs have accepted invitations to the next Flyball Dog Challenge. ?This special invitational event will be held at the World Equestrian Center in Ocala, FL.?on February 25th?& 26th, 2023.? The head judge will be Joan Weesies. ? All Rev Up - Region 11 Animal Inn - Region 3 Bitches Be Crazy - Region 9 Celtic Mayhem - Region 11 Fur Fun - Region 9 High Velocity - Region 3 Skidmarkz - Region 21 Spring Loaded - Region 2 This event is open to the public and will be held in Expo Building 2.? Taping is tentatively scheduled from 9am - 2pm Saturday & Sunday.? We will announce the?air dates at a later time.? There is RV Parking and restaurants on site.? For more information about the location visit:? We look forward to some exciting racing and continued exposure for our sport! Jayne McQuillen NAFA BOD Chairperson? |
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