About Us
Flyball 101
Flyball is a relay race with 4 dogs on a team. The racing “course” consists of a starting line, 4 hurdles spaced 10 feet apart, and a flyball box. The dogs jump the hurdles and step on a spring loaded plate on the box front, which shoots out a tennis ball. The dog catches the tennis ball and then runs back over the 4 hurdles. When the dog crosses the starting line the next dog on the team runs the course. The first team to have all 4 dogs run up & back without errors wins the heat.
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Flyball is loud, fast-paced, and a lot of fun. As a wise person once said: "if Agility is a wine & cheese party, Flyball is a kegger!"
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There are two leagues for Flyball in North America: the North American Flyball Association (NAFA), and the United Flyball League International (U-FLi). Flyball is also played all over the world, with leagues in the United Kingdom, Germany, Finland, New Zealand, Japan, and more!
Who We Are
Hairier Jump Jets was formed as part of the Tidewater Dog Performance Club in 1995. Although TDPC is no longer, HJJ has continued on as dedicated Flyball team ever since. Two of our current members have been with HJJ since the beginning!
