“SKYHOUNDZ” World Qualifying Classic Returns to Accident

Frank Montgomery with his rescued Jack Russell Terrier, Bentley

The “Skyhoundz” Classic World Canine Disc Championship Series, which is the largest disc-dog series in the world, returns on Saturday and Sunday, July 29th and 30th at the Lions Club Ball Park, adjacent to the HART Animal Center, on Bumble Bee Road, in Accident, Maryland. The two-day event will feature approximately 45-50 teams competing in various qualifying events. The proceeds of the event will benefit HART for Animals.  

The “Skyhoundz” Series consists of Distance and Accuracy disc competition, using one disc; freestyle choreographed routines set to music, using up to five discs, performing a variety of tricks and maneuvers; and pairs freestyle, choreographed routines set to music and using up to ten discs, performing a variety of tricks and maneuvers.

Competitors may register for six classes of events, from youth and novice to master and expert. Registration forms are available online at www.mad-dogs.org. Registration at the event begins at 8:30 am on Saturday. The competition begins immediately after registration.

MAD Dogs (The Mid-Atlantic Disc Dog Club), is hosting the “Skyhoundz” Classic. The regional club supports all K9 Disc Enthusiasts and Spectators alike. Their focus is competitive fun, welcoming all new members, both human and canine, at all competition levels.

MAD Dogs encourages all canine lovers and their furry friends, through hosting events that are fun, well run, competitive, varied, and promote good sportsmanship. The year 2017 marks the 43rd consecutive year of competitive canine disc sports.