USDAA ANNOUNCES TEAM FOR 2020 IFCS WORLD AGILITY CHAMPIONSHIPS IN BELGIUM

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USDAA ANNOUNCES TEAM
FOR 2020 IFCS WORLD AGILITY CHAMPIONSHIPS IN BELGIUM

 

Twenty-two competitors from the United States will travel Dentergem, Belgium, to represent the United States at the IFCS (International Federation of Cynological Sports) World Agility Championships, May 20 to 24, 2020. The human and canine teams qualified to compete from 12 states across America.

“After a rigorous tryout process, we are thrilled to welcome both veteran Team USA members as well as a strong rookie class to represent the United States Dog Agility Association at the IFCS World Championship. Their collective experience at home and abroad is an exciting combination and we are looking forward to seeing them excel in Belgium,” said USDAA Vice President Andy Hartman.  

Team USA competitors and canines (grouped by competition height) include:

300cm (12”) Jump Height

• Ivette White and Roxy (Toy Poodle) from California
• Kama Rueschenberg and Jelly Bean (Jack Russell Terrier) from Arizona
• Jeremy Gerhard and Maverick (Pembroke Welsh Corgi) from Michigan
• Heather Witt and Rowan (Shetland Sheepdog) from Connecticut

400cm (16”) Jump Height

• Tim Buck and Caboose (Miniature Australian Shepherd) from California
• Mary Dougherty and Marti (All-Breed) from Colorado
• Giuliana Lund and Rukia (Shetland Sheepdog) from Texas
• Stephanie Spezia and Luna (All-Breed) from California
• Chip Gerfen and Trudi (Miniature Australian Shepherd) from Maryland

500cm (20”) Jump Height

• Jessica Ajoux and Hallelujah (Border Collie) from Pennsylvania
• Rachel Sanders and Bright (Border Collie) from California
• Rachel Downs and Glory (Border Collie) from Texas
• Brenda Kelly and Vu (Border Collie) from Texas
• Terry Smorch and Burst (Border Collie) from Minnesota
• Tawni Millet and Little Sparkle (Border Collie) from Tennessee

600cm (24”) Jump Height

• Jessica Ajoux and Optimus Prime (Border Collie) from Pennsylvania
• Adriana Nottestad and Gambit (Border Collie) from North Carolina
• Maria Badamo and Kenobi (Border Collie) from Texas
• Soshana Dos and Knack (Border Collie) from Connecticut
• Kathy Wells and Fargo (Border Collie) from Michigan
• Perry DeWitt and Verb (Border Collie) from Pennsylvania
• Karen Holik and Zenn (Border Collie) from Florida

Accompanying the team to Belgium will be coach Andy Mueller, of Rochester, Minn. Competition will be streamed live on YouTube and be available to view on demand later in May. Additional information on the event is available on worldagilitychampionship.com.

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 on the sport of dog agility, visit usdaa.com.

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