Subaru Ultimate Air Dogs
Dogs can enjoy Dominion Energy Riverrock, too, when they're flying high in the Subaru Ultimate Air Dogs competition!
Subaru Ultimate Air Dogs is one of the premier dock jumping organizations in the country. From the smallest Novice jumper to the biggest Ultimate high flyer, each and every dog is a star on the dock. Each competition will be directed and announced by Milt Wilcox, President of Ultimate Air Dogs. All mixes and breeds are welcome.
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Cost & Registration
Through April 30: $20*
May 1 – May 15: $25* (registration closes online at 11:59pm on May 15, after you must register on site starting May 17)
On Site: $30*
* Price per splash
Includes: a cool event t-shirt, post-race beer or soda, and a free concert.
Entries are non-refundable, non-transferable, and non-deferrable.
There is a limit of 40 dogs per splash.
Click here for dog abbreviations.
Packet Pick Up & Walk Up Registration
Competition Schedule
Friday, May 17:
Splash Qualifying #1 @ 5 p.m.
Splash Qualifying #2 @ 7 p.m.
Saturday, May 18:
Splash Qualifying #3 @ 11 a.m.
Splash Qualifying #4 @ 1 p.m.
Splash Qualifying #5 @ 3 p.m.
Splash Qualifying #6 @ 5 p.m.
Splash Qualifying #7 @ 7 p.m.
Sunday, May 19:
Splash Qualifying #8 @ 12 p.m.
Splash Qualifying #9 @ 2 p.m.
Ultimate Air Finals @ 4 p.m.
Competition Format
Long distance jumping is the main feature of Ultimate Air Dog events. It is showcased in different rounds called “Splashes” that culminate at the end of the event with the Divisional Finals. Dogs run down a dock and fly into a pool, with the distance judged from the end of the dock to the base of the dog’s tail. Each competitor gets two jumps per Splash, with the bigger of the two jumps counting as their score. Scores are sorted into divisions (according to the distance) after the dogs have jumped.
| DIVISION | JUMP |
| Novice | up to 9’11” |
| Junior | 10′ to 14’11” |
| Senior | 15′ to 17’05” |
| Senior Elite | 17’6″ to 19’1″ |
| Master | 20′ to 22’5″ |
| Ultimate | 22’6″ and up! |
Rules
Dogs must be at least 6 months old to participate.
For a complete set of event rules, click here.
Awards
Prizes will be awarded to the top dogs in each division.