INFORMATION

 

Where: At the exhibition area Krásná Louka in Mladá Boleslav; you can find maps HERE.  
Surface: Grass. Rings will be situated under two big tents – photo 1, photo 2.
Organiser: Czech Flyball Club (Flyball Club České republiky; www.flyball.cz)
   
Programme:

Wednesday, 2 July 2008, from 2 p.m.
Arrival of participants
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Thursday, 3 July 2008, 3-7 p.m.
Registration, veterinary check-in, dogs height measuring

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Friday, 4 July 2008
8.30 a.m.: opening ceremony
Afterwards, first runs of Round Robin or Speed Trial will start within the divisions.
Evening: party. Participants´ activities are welcome – have fun and entertain you and the others at the same time!

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Saturday, 5 July 2008
Round Robin or Speed Trial within the divisions.
Evening: party. Participants´ activities are welcome – have fun and entertain you and the others at the same time!

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Sunday, 6 July 2008
Double Elimination within the divisions.
After the finals, official results will be announced and tournament will be ended.

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Entries: To enroll, please fill in the entry form (one per team) – you can find it HERE,+ make a payment of the entry fee for the whole team to the account of the Czech Flyball Club. You will receive the details concerning the payment – account number, identification number, etc. – after you´ve enrolled.
   
Entry closing: 15 June 2008
   
Entry fees: 900 CZK – Czech teams
40 EUR – foreign teams
Payment of entry fees shall be made to the account of the Czech Flyball Club, by the entry closing deadline at the latest. You will receive the details concerning the payment – account number, identification number, etc. – after you´ve enrolled.
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Tournament rules: European rules.
For judging, Electronic Judging System (EJS) will be used. You can find more about EJS
HERE.
Inside the rings, having treats and giving them to dogs is not allowed.

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Ranking of teams into divisions: Before entry closing date, every participating team has to report its reference/seed time to the organiser.
Break-out time: According to NAFA rules. For each division a break-out time is determined except for division 1. The break-out time is the lowest reference/seed time in the division minus 1 second.
Teams can't change their reference/seed time after entry closing date.
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Dogs measuring: There will be no measuring of dogs with a valid Czech, BFB or K.K.U.S.H. flyball licence. All other dogs jumping the regulated jump height will be measured.
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Obligatory equipment: Each team shall have their own flyball box and balls.
Veterinary conditions: At the check-in, each handler shall submit international vaccination card of his/her dog (so-called Euro-pass), comprising all vaccination records. All dogs taking part in the event must be healthy and vaccinated against the rabies. Any dog that doesn´t pass through the veterinary check-in shall not participate in the tournament.
Important notice to spectators: If you intend to take your dog with you to EFC, don't forget to bring the dog's vaccination card with a valid vaccination certificate. Without this card your dog won't be allowed to the competition area.
Other conditions: ALL HANDLERS SHALL KEEP CLEAN THE EXHIBITION AREA AND THE SURROUNDING SPACES, NAMELY, THEY SHALL CLEAN UP THE EXCREMENTS OF THEIR DOGS.
The organiser shall not be held responsible for any possible damage caused by dogs or handlers. The organiser shall not be held responsible for any injury, illness, or death of a dog incurred during the tournament.

Important! According to valid Czech law, dogs with cut ears are not allowed to participate in any public cynology event held in the Czech Republic, which unfortunately includes the 2008 European Flyball Championship.