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On
the Eve of the World Championships
After almost twenty years of competitive
experience in canine disc and four trips to the Ashley Whippet Enterprises World Finals in
Washington D.C., I have seen a wide variety of venues for disc dog competition. Some have been better than others. As the Executive Director of the IDDHA, I am proud
to say that the field and facilities for the 2001 IDDHA Canine Disc World Championships
are among the best I have ever seen. The polo
field is perfectly groomed, flat and covered with luscious grass – free of any
obstruction. The tenting area is spacious and
completely secure for all the competitors and their dogs with plenty of shade and
amenities. Parking is ample and as close to
the tenting area as can be desired and the weather in Georgia at the beginning of May is
near perfect. While the venue is ideal for
the spectators, which are sure to fill the bleachers, the facilities are absolutely
perfect for the competitors and their dogs. Creating
the optimal conditions for competition has been our primary focus and will certainly
highlight what is sure to be a fantastic event.
Not only is this the first three day
event in the history of canine disc which boasts the largest purse to-date, it is also one
of the very few canine disc competitions that require pre-registration. Pre-registration is a concept that is relatively
new to canine disc but well founded in other canine related sports. With over 80 entries and 35 disc dog teams
registered from 8 states, the obvious success of the 2001 World Championship
pre-registration is proof that many handlers are reaching a level of maturity that signals
a serious commitment to participation in the most advanced levels of competition.
Lastly, I have only one regret about
this event and that is that I will not be able to join in the Championships as a
competitor. While organizing competitions is
not nearly the fun that competing is there is a profound reward in providing the means by
which everyone can have so much fun. I will
surely enjoy watching all the play from the sidelines. Good luck to all the competitors
and I look forward to seeing you all in May.
Greg Tresan
Executive Director
2001 IDDHA Ballot
Enclosed with this newsletter you will
find a Director/Officer Nomination and Consent Form.
There will be an opening for one new director, which will potentially increase the
IDDHA Board of Directors to five members in the year 2002. To reach the intended five
board members, the membership must successfully produce a newly elected Director and a new
President both of which will join the existing three IDDHA board members. All nominating signatories as well as potential
nominees must be a member of the Organization for a minium of two years in good standing
and the same holds true for participating in the ballot as a voter. Membership can be updated via the Internet or by
snail mail anytime before the end of the third quarter of 2001 to participate in the
ballot.
Completed Director/Officer Nomination and Consent Forms and proposals for inclusion in the
ballot must be received no later than the end of the second quarter of 2001.
We look forward to your participation and input.
First Quarter Rankings-2001
On the other side of this newsletter
are the 1st Quarter Rankings for the 2001 IDDHA disc dog season. These rankings reflect scores submitted prior to
the end of the 1st quarter of the 2001 disc dog season.