“Santa Paws is Coming to Town”
Flyball Tournament Hosted by 2 Fast Fur U
December 2-3, 2017
Thank you to all the teams entered in our 7thAnnual Santa Pawstournament! We are very excited to host each of you and hope you enjoy great racing and festivities!
Location: Finger Lakes Pet Resort
1296 Beaver Creek Road
Farmington, NY 14425
(585) 398-DOGS (3647)
From I-90 NYS Thruway take Exit 44 – Canandaigua. You’ll travel south on Rt. 332 to Rt. 96 (2nd light)
Turn left (east) onto Rt. 96 – go a few hundred yards and at the 1st light turn right (south) on Beaver Creek Road. Finger Lakes Pet Resort will be on your right.
The tournament will be in the Training Arena on the right side of the building. Please do not bring your dogs through double glass doors, which is the lobby to the boarding kennel. Instead, use the door to the right of the overhead door. It is labeled “Training.”
Crating: There will be plenty ofindoor crating available in the main arena. We do not have use of the day care room for this tournament. Children must be supervised at all times (especially in lobby area of FLPR).
Friday Night Setup: You are welcome to unload and setup after 3 p.m. on Friday. The building closes at
9 p.m. each night.
Judges: Our Head Judge is Lorraine Messier. Our relief judge is Tim McElligott.
Schedule:
Friday:3 p.m. - 9 p.m. Setup
6 p.m. - 8 p.m.Single Dog Racing
Saturday:6:30 a.m.Building Opens
7:30 a.m.Measuring
7:50 a.m.Captain’s Meeting
8:00 a.m.Racing Starts
End of DayMat time – No EJS
Sunday:6:30 a.m.Building Opens
7:30 a.m.Racing Starts
Format and Placement:
All divisions will run a 4/4 format. Scoring will be as follows: One point will be awarded to the team that wins each heat. In the event of a tied heat, the point will be split. One additional point will be awarded to a team if the team “wins” the race with 3/4 or 4/4 heats. No extra point will be awarded in the event of a tied race (2/2).
Tournament Tie Breakers:
Tournament Placement Tiebreaker
- Head to Head Results
- Fastest Time Overall
Awards: All participants will be awarded a prize at the conclusion of racing. Ribbons will be awarded for new titles! Junior Handlers will also be recognized.
Raffle: We are having another HUGE raffle. Raffle tickets will be drawn on Sunday only. For the Canadians, we will take Canadian money at par if you forget your American cash.
Workers’ Raffle: There will be a worker’s raffle for cash prizes! Progressive cash awards will be given. Two cash prizes will be awarded each day! A $5 award will be drawn midday Saturday, a $10 award will be drawn at the end of racing Saturday for box and line judging. A $15 award will be drawn midday Sunday, and a $20 award will be drawn at the end of racing Sunday for box and line judging. There will be tickets and pens under the chairs. Put your name on the back of the tickets and deposit them in the “Good Dog” bucket (at the raffle table). Winners will be announced throughout the day.
For Our Canadian Visitors: Don’t forget your dogs’ rabies certificates and your Passports or enhanced Driver’s License to cross the border.
Sponsors: Special thanks to the following people and local businesses that have kindly made donations:
- Ontario ARC
- Finger Lakes Pet Resort (Boom Towne Canine Campus), Farmington, NY
- Holistic Harmony Pet Massage
- Kelly Verzillo - Accupressure
Hospitality: In lieu of welcome bags, we will be serving coffee, tea, hot chocolateand lots of delicious treats for all participants.
Holistic Harmony Pet Massage: We are pleased to have a pet massage therapist on hand both days. Harmony will be located in the Day Care Room.
Food: There will not be a food vendor on site, but you are welcome to bring your own. There islimited electric available. There are numerous choices just around the corner from Finger Lakes Pet Resort:
Park Place Restaurant6025 Route 96
Farmington, NY / New King’s Wok
6081 Route 96
Farmington, NY
Kentucky Fried Chicken
1301 Route 332
Farmington, NY / McDonald’s
6092 Route 96
Farmington, NY
Subway
6090 Route 96
Farmington, NY / Eddie O’Briens Grille and Bar
5979 Route 96
Farmington, NY
(Right next door to Finger Lakes Pet Resort)
Burger King
1298 State Route 332
Farmington, NY
/ Marks’s Pizzeria (Delivers to FLPR)
6385 Victor Manchester Rd
Victor, NY
585-924-4030
Dining After the Tournament:
There are a variety of restaurants in the City of Canandaigua (Exit 44—5 miles from Finger Lakes Pet Resort). Here are some recommendations: NYS Wine and Culinary Center (The Bistro), Simply Crepes, Schooners, Rio Tomatlin (Mexican), Eddie O’Brien’s, Eric’s Office, Wegmans Market Cafe, Canandaigua Inn on the Lake, Nolan’s on the Lake, Casa de Pasta, Rheinblick German Restaurant.
There are a variety of restaurants on Route 96 near Eastview Mall (Exit 45): Longhorn Steakhouse, Moe’s Southwest Grill, Biaggi’s, Chili’s, P. F. Changs, The Distillery, Olive Garden, Panera, T.G.I.Friday’s, Bonefish Grill, Champps, and the food court in Eastview Mall.
Special Events:
Mat Time: There will be mat time available on both Friday & Saturday nights. $5 for 5 minutes per dog. EJS will be available Friday night mat time only. Mat time on Saturday is only available to dogs not listed on a C.2 Time Sheet. Sign-up sheets will be available for Friday at 5:00 p.m. and Saturday at 12:00 p.m., on a first-come first-served basis. Please pay for your spot(s) when you sign-up. Saturday mat time will begin once racing has finished and the lanes have been swept.
Ugly Sweater/Sweatshirt/T-shirt Contest (Saturday) – Categories: Male, Female, and Children!
Silly Sock Sunday – Let’s all show our holiday spirit by wearing holiday socks on Sunday!
Pet Costume Paradewill take place before racing on Sunday for those interested. All participants will receive a treat!
Cleanup: Please be responsible and clean up after your dogs both at the hotels and at Finger Lakes Pet Resort. Indoors at FLPR: liquid accidents - look for the stacks of white towels, spray and orange buckets for the dirty towels. Outdoors you’ll find poop bag dispensers and trash cans. Please do not put poop in any of the indoor trash cans.
Emergencies: Call 911 for ambulance, fire or police.
Veterinary Specialists and Emergency Service:
825 White Spruce Blvd
Rochester, NY 14623
Phone: (585)424-1277
Thompson Health Urgent Care: provides acute (but not life-threatening)illness and injury care
1160 Corporate Drive
Farmington, NY 14425
(585) 924-1510
Mon-Fri: 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Sat-Sun: 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Thompson Hospital
350 Parrish Street
Canandaigua, NY 14424
585-396-6000 (15 minutes south)
Clifton Springs Hospital
2 Coulter Road
Clifton Springs, NY 14432 315-462-9561 (15 minutes to the east)
For tournament questions, please contact Team Owner Kathy Allen: Cell 585-905-8087.
Sincerely,
The 2 Fast Fur U Flyball Team