Make adoption your option

Catch the Frisbee Fever this summer in the ALPO FRISBEE CHALLENGE on April 27, 2008, hosted by Drew Arellano & Regine Tolentino.

If your dog knows how to catch frisbees, you can get a chance to win P15,000!!

There will be other activities for kids and pet owners like the :

DOGGIE FASHION FACE-OFF
Dress-Up your dog, walk the runway and win P3,000

FREE FACE PAINTING and DOG-THEMED ARTS & CRAFTS for KIDS

FREE SAMPLING of Alpo Products, Nestle Ice Cream and Chuckie

PHOTO OP BOOTH

RESPONSIBLE PET OWNERSHIP TALK by PAWS

Check out the poster attached for details.

For inquiries, call 0916-6412989 for details








ALPO FRISBEE CHALLENGE :

ELIGIBILITY :

1.The competition if open to any Dog & Guardian tandem.
2.Competitors must be at least 16 years old and must be able to throw a Frisbee.
3.Dogs must be at least 6 months old and may be of any breed.
4.Competitors must bring their dog’s updated vaccination records.
5.Female dogs must not be in heat.
6.Dogs must be well socialized and friendly towards humans and other dogs. Competitors with overly aggressive dogs may not be permitted to compete if such dogs are believed to pose a danger to people or other dogs.
7.Competitors are responsible for the safety and welfare of their dogs. Competing dogs must be supervised and under the care and control of their guardians at all times.
8.Dogs must always be leashed except when competing.
9.The organizers reserve the right to disqualify any guardian or dog that does not meet these requirements.
10.Call 0916-6412989 for any questions & to pre-register. Hurry! Limited Slots only!


MECHANICS :

1.Each Dog-Guardian Tandem will be given Two [2] minutes to catch as many Frisbees as possible. Only valid catches before the timer sounds will be counted.

2.Because of time constraints, no practice throws will be permitted.

3.No props of any kind, including capes, vests or other adornments worn by dogs, are permitted in competition except for the official ALPO bandanas.

4.Dogs can start anywhere within the Frisbee playing field but competitors must throw the Frisbee only from within the designated throwing area for catches to be valid.

5.Competitors will be provided a supply of Frisbees in the throwing area. Only Official ALPO Frisbees will be used during the competition. Once the competitor runs out of discs to throw, he willl need to pick up the other frisbees that his or her dog has either brought back or left in the field and re-throw them if he still has time remaining.

6.Dogs must catch the Frisbee within the playing field and before it lands on the ground in order for it to be valid.

7.Each valid catch will yield points depending on how far from the throwing area the Frisbee was caught.

8.Dogs do not need to bring back the Frisbee to the thrower to be valid.

9.If a Dog runs off the playing field, timer will continue. The Guardian must get the Dog back onto the playing field to continue scoring points.

10.If a spectator’s dog runs onto the field during a competitor’s round, time will be suspended. Once the spectator’s dog is leashed and has been removed from the field, time will resume from the point of interruption.

11.Competitors are required to clean up after their dog’s nature breaks. If a nature break takes place during the competition, time will be suspended until the break has concluded. During a nature break, the competitor should maintain his or her position on the field and should not attempt to gather discs or move closer to the competing dog while time is suspended. Time will resume at the conclusion of the nature break. Any necessary clean-up must be done by the competitor upon completion of the round.

12.In the event of a Tie: A Regular Tie-Breaker round will be played by the Dog-Guardian Tandems in contention. Each Tandem will try to score as many points as possible within 1 minute. Scores from this round will then be used to settle ties and determine the ranking.

13.Should any tie remain after the Regular Tie-Breaker, a Sudden Knockout round will be played among the Tandems still in contention. Each remaining Tandem will be allowed a single Frisbee throw and must score a valid catch at any distance. After the round, all non-scoring Tandems are eliminated unless no Tandem has made a successful catch. The Sudden Knockout round is repeated with the remaining tandems until only one Tandem makes a successful catch.

14.In case of protests, questions will be deliberated on by the organizers. The organizers’ resulting decision will be considered final.

15.The ALPO Frisbee Challenge represents wholesome family entertainment for everyone. Abusive treatment of a dog, or any conduct of a competitor which might be perceived by spectators as such, will not be tolerated Accordingly, competitors should avoid confrontations with other competitors and contest officials. Abusive language or other inappropriate or unsportsmanlike behavior may result in a competitor’s disqualification from the competition.

16.The Top 3 Dog-Guardian Tandems from GMMA, NORTH GMMMA and SOUTH GMMA will compete against one another in the Finals to be held in BAGUIO.

17.Prizes at stake :

ELIMINATIONS
1st P 15,000.00 + Trophy & Medal + Alpo Gift Pack
2nd P 10,000.00 + Trophy & Medal + Alpo Gift Pack
3rd P 5,000.00 + Trophy & Medal + Gift Pack

FINALS
1st P 25,000.00 + Trophy & Medal + Alpo Gift Pack
2nd P 15,000.00 + Trophy & Medal + Alpo Gift Pack
3rd P 10,000.00 + Trophy & Medal + Alpo Gift Pack




DOG FRISBEE FAQs :

1.WHY TEACH MY DOG TO CATCH A FRISBEE
Canine Frisbee makes full use of the dog’s natural desire to run, chase, and catch moving objects. It provides great exercise and mental stimulation to dogs that make happy and healthy dogs. And because it is a team activity, it develops a deeper bond between you and your dog.

2.WHAT BREED OF DOG IS BEST FOR FRISBEE?
ANY dog of any size can play Frisbee and there is no particular breed that has a monopoly of the sport. What is important is a strong desire to chase and retrieve. Small dogs, big dogs, native dogs and mixed breed dogs can all excel with the right motivation and training.

3.CAN MY DOG JOIN THE ALPO FRISBEE COMPETITION EVEN IF HE IS NOT A PUREBREED?
Yes. A Frisbee dog does not need registration papers or a fancy pedigree. Many dogs that have succeeded in competition were former shelter or rescued dogs that normally tend to form stronger bonds with their adoptive owners.

4.WHAT AGE CAN A DOG BE STARTED ON FRISBEE?
Dogs may be started in Frisbee as young as three (3) months. There are smaller Frisbee discs that have been developed for puppies. The sooner the dog is started, the earlier he can succeed in the sport.

5.WHAT SKILLS DOES MY DOG NEED TO HAVE TO DO FRISBEE?
Because canine Frisbee is played off leash out in a field, the dog must have had basic obedience training. He must also be even tempered since he will be around other dogs. Dogs that have strong retrieval and tracking or chasing instincts will also do well.

6.IS THERE A SPECIAL TYPE OF FRISBEE USED IN THE SPORT?
There are many types and brands available in the market but the ideal canine disc is light, thin, and made of soft but rigid material. Flexible/Floppy discs are great for starting out, for dogs that have dental problems, or for show dogs that cannot afford the slightest risk of a broken tooth. While tennis balls and bones pose more risk of tooth damage than Fastback Frisbee discs, some folks may still want to use these flexible types:
NOTE : For the ALPO Frisbee Competition, only official ALPO Frisbees to be provided by the organizer will be used.

7.MY DOG IS ALREADY 7 YEARS OLD. CAN HE STILL DO FRISBEE?
As long as your dog is healthy and able to run, jump, chase and catch a disc, his age should not keep him from having fun!

8.WHAT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ARE NECESSARY TO AVOID INJURIES TO MY DOG?
It is important that all dogs, regardless of age and physicality should get a veterinary check prior to doing any athletic training activity like Frisbee. Like human athletes, they also need to be warmed up and stretched to help avoid injuries. It is also important to always have drinking water available for your dog during training. Frisbee can quickly heat up a dog especially in a tropical environment so you must constantly watch for any signs of overheating.