It is so very exciting to be here. The handlers area is a buzz with people from all over the country and hundreds of dogs just waiting for their chance to jump, swim, or fly all for their favorite toys and of course the love of the game. The indoor arena area is absolutely amazing with 3 different pools set up for each of the disciplines. Oliver jumps in Big Air which is the category where they measure distance. He is in the junior division and typically jumps in the 12' to 14' range. The more senior dogs are expected to jump around 28' to 32'!
Can you see the SoCal banner behind the big pool?
That is where we will be set-up
We found out today there are 32 dogs in each division. There will be 2 chances to move from the qualifying rounds to the finals on Sunday. Only the top 6 dogs total will be given the opportunity to jump in the finals. We're keeping our paws crossed and giving Oliver a lot of encouragement to jump as far as his labby legs will take him. We don't know where we'll wind up (in the finals or watching in the bleachers), but we know that he will like always, jump with all his heart and to us that is all that matters.
We'll keep everybody posted as we go...for now it's time to sleep.
Handlers meeting is at 8:00 and Oliver hits the pool for his first jump around 10:30.
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