Competitions
Competitions often feature the dynamic Freestyle event, consisting of short routines choreographed to music with multiple discs in play, and the short-distance format event, in which teams earn points for catches at varying distances.
Freestyle is a subjectively judged event, similar to Freestyle events like skateboard and snowboard half-pipe, or Freestyle Footbag (Hacky sack). The team consists of one person (handler) and his or her dog. Depending on the event, the length of a routine might be anywhere from one minute and 30 seconds all the way to three minutes.
Teams are judged in categories that include Canine Athleticism, Degree of Difficulty, Showmanship, and so forth. Incredible flips, hyperfast multiple catches, and spectacular vaults make freestyle a popular event with spectators, and it is regarded as the highest level of competitive accomplishment.
Short Distance events go by many names: MiniDistance, Throw & Catch, Toss & Fetch, Distance/Accuracy. The concept is generally the same: Teams are given 60 seconds to get as many catches as possible on a field marked with increasingly longer distances. The distances generally don't exceed 50 meters for the longest catches. Points are assigned to catches based on the distance of the catch, and an extra half point will be awarded for the dog being completely airborne for the catch. Only one disc is used for these events.
Long Distance events are less common, but are still popular. They have a few different formats, but generally, the longest catch wins the event.
Divisions in frisbee dog events are usually based on the skill and experience of the handler. Men and women compete in the same divisions for all disciplines except Long Distance, which is usually split into men's and women's events because it is a power event.
Though competitions generally take place in summer on nice, flat, grassy fields, winter frisbee on soft snow is also popular in places. From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia |
