If you haven’t already it’s, time to shake off the dust and get your dogs in the pool. Summers coming!
Premier Dog Sports (“PDS”) is planning its first Spring event, Splash and Soar, at the Premier Dog Sports & Event Center in Lancaster, NY on May 2nd and 3rd, 2026.
Registration will open on March 9th, and close April 26th. Registration will not be entered until such time as payment is received.
The following are the approximate participation limits per discipline (first come/first serve through registration).
Distance – 40
Catch – 25
Takedown – 20
Retrieve - 20
The draft of the schedule is below and subject to change:
Schedule
Saturday, May 2nd
7:30 AM Registration, setup, pool for practice
8:30 AM Takedown
10:30 AM Distance - 1
12:30 PM - Catch
2:30 PM - Distance - 2
Sunday, May 3rd
8:00 AM Check in
8:30 AM Distance - 3
10:30 AM Hydro-Retrieve
12:30 PM Distance - 4
2:30 PM Awards
The event will include all dock jumping disciplines we offer with the following divisions:
“Distance” (4 events) AVERAGE DISTANCE
Independent League 0’ to 9’11”
A League 10’ to 14’11”
AA League 15’ to 18’11”
AAA League 19’ To 22’11”
Major League >=23’
For Distance, you must participate in all 4 jumps to be eligible for ribbons.
“Catch” (1 event)*
Independent League 10 to 40 points
AA League 40 to 75 points
Major League > 75 points
“Takedown” (1 event)
Independent League 8’ to 12’
AA League 13’ to 17’
Major League >=17’
“Retrieve” (1 event) AVERAGE TIME
Independent League > 9 seconds
AA League >= 8 to <= 9 seconds
Major League < 8 seconds
* In the game of Catch, you will be allowed an optional third throw if you wish, to better your score. In the event that you elect to take that third throw, the lowest of your previous two jumps will be permanently eliminated from your score, as if the jump was never taken. If you have two successful catches and still elect to try a third catch, your lowest score will be eliminated and that third catch will count no matter what.
Also, the game will have a “50% Rule”. This requires that the Catch distance must be greater than or equal 50% of the jump distance. If the catch distance is less than 50% of the jump distance, that will be considered “No Catch” and scored zero. Points for this game have been adjusted up accordingly.
There will be NO finals in the distance competitions. Ribbons will be awarded based upon the average of ALL 8 jumps of the 4 distance events. In the event that you do not sign up for all 4 jumps, you will not qualify for ribbons.
We have most all the amenities that you would need including 16 RV spots available for rent that including electrical and water hookups plus a dump station on site. Please contact Shelly for those arrangements if needed.
Sincerely,
The PDS Team
Also check out other Sports events in Lancaster.
