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IDDHA Titling

 


Freestyle Titling

Combined Skills Freestyle Title (CSF)

This title serves as an intermediate test for handlers interested in Freestyle.  This title is designed to be administered in a clinic environment.  The purpose is to emphasize the development of the skills needed to compete in Freestyle events.

  • From beginning to end, the Combined Skills must be observed by an IDDHA Certified Judge From the sidelines at approximately the midpoint of a field measuring no less than 30x30 yards.

  • Successful completion of 5 of the 7 elements in the Combined Skill Class of the IDDHA Freestyle Judging Criteria is required on four separate occasions in the presence of an IDDHA Judge.  Testing is given in a non-competitive setting and does not require music or a time limit.

  • A written description of the elements to be attempted must be submitted to the judge prior to exhibition. To qualify as a completion of the requirement, each element must end in a catch. Repetitions are not allowed.

  • The CSF title is judged objectively. Judges are required to make note of special variations within the elements; however, each element is simply identified as complete or incomplete. The handler is not to be coached during testing.

Disc Dog Expert (DDX)

This category of titling recognizes dog/handler teams that reach a high level of freestyle proficiency in competition.  Teams must request consideration for DDX titling prior to exhibition.

  • The CSF title is a prerequisite for the DDX title.

  • For titling, Freestyle routines can have a maximum duration of 180 seconds and a minimum duration of 90 seconds.

  • Any number of any discs can be utilized.

  • From begining to end, routines must be observed by an IDDHA Certified Judge from the sidelines at approximately the midpoint of a field measuring no less thn 30x30 yards.

  • Handlers are required to submit a routine outline to the IDDHA Judge prior to exhibition.

  • For IDDHA DDX titling, teams must successfully demonstrate 5 of the 7 Interactive Elements described in the "Combined Skills Class" section.  Refer to IDDHA Skill Classes for Canine Disc Freestyle.

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