Hyperflite Skyhoundz World Championship FAQs

Where is the Hyperflite Skyhoundz World Canine Disc Championship held?

The World Championship has been held in cities all over the U.S. including Washington, D.C., New York, Atlanta, Orlando, and Dallas. In 2012, Chattanooga, Tennessee will host the Hyperflite Skyhoundz World Canine Disc Championship.

How many teams will be competing in the World Championship?

More than 125 teams from all over the world qualifed to compete. Most will journey to Chattanooga to battle for World Championship titles.

What competitive events make up the World Championship?

Competitors compete in four distinct World Championship divisions including Open, Sport, MicroDog Pairs Freestyle, and Youth. Qualifying teams, depending on their division, compete in either Freestyle, Distance/Accuracy, or both.

Which World Championship division is the most exciting?

Each division is unique, exciting, and great fun to watch. The best teams in the world always put on a great show for spectators. Whether you are watching the small dogs battle it out in the MicroDog division, or the exciting acrobatics of the Pairs Freestyle teams, there is something for everyone at the Hyperflite Skyhoundz World Canine Disc Championship.

Can spectators bring their dogs to the World Championship?

In order to minimize distractions to the competing teams, spectators are asked not to bring their pets to the World Championship.

How do teams qualify for the Worlds?

Teams qualify for the World Championship by nishing in the top positions at Hyperflite Skyhoundz Qualifying events held in the U.S., Canada, Belgium, Italy, France, The Netherlands, Hungary, and Japan.

What do the winners win?

Awards and Hyperflite apparel, discs, and other products are provided to all competitors who qualify for the World Championship. The top teams receive heirloom-quality trophies and have their names permanently inscribed on the Skyhoundz Cup, the Stanley Cup of canine disc sports. To ensure that the focus is always on the well-being of competing canines, monetary prizes are not awarded at the World Championship.

How many World Championships have been held in the past?

This is the 39th consecutive year in which a canine disc World Championship has been held.

How can I teach my dog to catch a flying disc?

Teaching your dog to catch a flying disc is not that difficult. For tips and techniques from the pros, visit the Hyperflite website at www.Hyperflite.com. Hyperflite’s canine disc training offerings — which include Disc Dog Training DVD, the most informative and action-packed canine training DVD ever created, and Disc Dogs! The Complete Guide, a 358 page training treatise — will be available at the World Championship, through the Skyhoundz store at www.skyhoundz.com, and as a digital eBook on the Apple iBookstore.

What’s the best breed for canine disc play?

Any dog can make a great disc dog. In fact, most of the dogs competing at the World Championship were family pets long before they were champion disc dogs. Past World Champions have included many popular breeds as well as a sizable contingent of mutts adopted from shelter and rescue organizations.

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