Secretary's Announcements

Regional Representative Appointment

The Committee are pleased to announce the appointment of Adele Carey from Black Adders Flyball Team as Regional Representative for South Wales & Severn. Adele will cover South Wales, Gloucestershire, Worcestershire and Hereford. We wish her every success in her new role.

Committee Response to Kennel Club Announcement

The BFA Committee would like to make the membership know that we are incredibly disappointed with the announcement by the Kennel Club today regarding the future organisation of the Crufts flyball qualifiers and finals for 2020. We can empathise with those BFA teams who have hosted qualifiers for many years who have now become surplus to requirements.

Judges Board Vacancies

The BFA Committee is inviting applications from members who would be interested in being on the Judges Board.  Applicants must be a BFA Qualified Judge and have a solid understanding of the BFA rules.    Members who are interested in being considered should email the BFA Secretary, Rachel Short, at bfacommitteesecretary@gmail.com for a job description.  Applications, including a brief explanation of what skills and experience you believe make you suitable for a position on the Judges Board, should be sent to the s

Outdoor Championships Welcome Pack

Outdoor Championships

The BFA Committee are pleased to present the welcome pack for the 2018 Outdoor Championships.

Indoor Championships Welcome Pack

Indoor Championships

The BFA Committee are pleased to present the welcome pack for the 2018 Indoor Championships.

We look forward to welcoming you all there. Any questions please send to the champs email bfachamps2018@gmail.com.

Height Cards and Master List Update

Height Cards and Master List Update:
 
Master list:
 

BFA AGM Minutes 2018

Attached are the minutes from this year's AGM held on Saturday 21st April at Lode Heath School

Recomendations from Veterinary advisor

This is a link to some fairly recently published research of heat stroke which I think will be useful to pass onto TOs, HJs etc.

https://hotdogscanineheatstroke.files.wordpress.com/2018/06/final-heatstroke-providing-evidence-based-advice-to-dog-owners.pdf
 

Contacting BFA Officials

Committee Announcement
When communicating with any BFA officials, either in person, telephone conversations or written form, please remember the BFA code of ethics. Some recent correspondence to the committee and other BFA officials has not been in keeping with this and if necessary will be dealt with in line with the disciplinary process outlined in the rules.

Hot weather guidance

Hot Weather Guidance

With record temperatures being reached up and down the country (even in Scotland!) and the hot weather set to continue, the BFA Committee would like to offer some advice and guidance to TOs, Judges and members regarding the welfare of both dogs and humans whilst flyballing over the summer period.