United States Dog Agility Association 2019 Regional Championship Kick Off
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United States Dog Agility Association 2019 Regional Championship Kick Off
Plano, Texas—January 9, 2019—Six countries. 16 cities. Thousands of dogs and dog lovers. One world championship. The United States Dog Agility Association (USDAA®) kicks off its 2019 regional championship qualifying calendar in Queen Creek, Ariz., March 8﹘10, followed by qualifiers in 11 other U.S. locations and five other countries. It all concludes in Murfreesboro, Tenn., for the World Championships of the sport of dog agility, the Cynosport ® World Games, October 23﹘27 where athletes from 10 countries are expected to compete.
Dog agility requires dynamic physical and mental engagement for dogs and humans alike. Guided only by voice and movement cues from their human partners, the canine athletes compete against the clock, flying over hurdles, weaving between poles, racing through tunnels and bounding onto the see-saw. Obstacles are set according to the dogs’ height and experience level, allowing dogs of all breeds and sizes to compete.
While the USDAA boasts more than 10,000 active competitors worldwide, regional competitions vary in size, typically involving 300 canines and 200 human handlers vying to elevate their position for the year-end Cynosport World Games.
Dog lovers and anyone interested in learning more about the sport dog agility are invited to attend the regional championships in their area:
- March 8-10, The Wild West – Queen Creek, AZ
- April 27-28, Kansai, Japan
- May 3-5, North Central – Brookfield, WI
- May 10-12, South Central – Belton, TX
- May 18-19, Valencia, Spain
- May 23-26, Pacific Northwest – Auburn, WA
- June 6-9, Rocky Mountain – Farmington, UT
- June 6-9, Southeast – Perry, GA
“This is truly a sport for all ages and abilities – both humans and canines,” said USDAA President Kenneth Tatsch. “Our competitors range from children to seniors, with young, middle-aged and older dogs, working together to demonstrate skill and discipline—and having fun.”
Dog agility as a sport traces its roots to Great Britain in the 1970s. It found its way to the United States a decade later with the creation of the United States Dog Agility Association in 1986. The USDAA has continued to advance the fast-growing sport internationally, this year hosting regional championships in Japan, Canada, Mexico, and Spain, in addition to the U.S.
The United States Dog Agility Association is the world’s largest, independent canine sports authority, dedicated to promoting the sport of dog agility as a recreational, family sport that fosters responsible pet ownership.
For more information visit USDAA.com.