2012 WAO Tryouts- Jumpers Opening - Page 2

kbella999 · 11-26-2012, 03:47 PM

In my agility class we almost always practice the international type of courses. I usually end up running it differently than most others because I have a big dog. My teacher is very good about showing me alternatives for Jerry Lee as oppose to someone who has a little dog. I don't particularly like international style courses but it does help me learn how to handle Jerry Lee in other situations. I would never want to compete in anything that does international courses but that is just my personal preference.

I_LOVE_MY_MIKKO · 11-26-2012, 03:51 PM

If you have USDAA near you, go try it out! Any level can enter those classes so you can just go once and have fun with it. I think 5.4yps for that kind of course is pretty much impossible for a GSD, based on body structure if nothing else. (Just checked, and one of my fastest USDAA jumpers times was 5.4 seconds and that course had more flow than an international course-the BC that won it was at almost 6yps.)

wildo · 11-26-2012, 03:52 PM

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Originally Posted by kbella999

In my agility class we almost always practice the international type of courses.

Really? How fun! What, in your opinion, qualifies a course as international style? I'd think there would be at least two or three jump wraps, countless off courses, and probably an impossible weave entry...

I_LOVE_MY_MIKKO · 11-26-2012, 03:54 PM

Sorry- I know your question is directed at Belinda, but one thing I notice about international style courses is stupid backside jumps!

wildo · 11-26-2012, 03:54 PM

I did register Pimg with the USDAA, so technically I could try it out. But I doubt that entry level courses would be very difficult. Would you agree? Haha- I want to jump in with the hardest course!

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Originally Posted by I_LOVE_MY_MIKKO

one thing I notice about international style courses is stupid backside jumps!

which I love!

wildo · 11-26-2012, 04:01 PM

Here's a completely different take on the intro:

2013 WAO Tryout Jumpers - YouTube

I_LOVE_MY_MIKKO · 11-26-2012, 04:03 PM

There are no entry level international courses. There is just one standard and one jumpers course-but anyone can enter them. They are not available at all trials. But, YES, I think you should check it out. USDAA in general is the closest venue to international style- you would LOVE IT! The competition is so much fun and many world team handlers compete in it. It's fun to compete against people like Tori or Stuart Mah, and whoever is in your area

Oops, I was wrong- I was thinking of the rules for the tournament classes-but for the masters challenge classes, as they call them, you have to have your masters title in that class- sorry

wildo · 11-26-2012, 04:08 PM

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Originally Posted by I_LOVE_MY_MIKKO

There are no entry level international courses.

Are they called "international classes"? Do you see any in this trial?
USDAA - News & Events: Event Calendar

I see your update above about the master's classes. Shucks.

kbella999 · 11-27-2012, 07:55 AM

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Originally Posted by I_LOVE_MY_MIKKO

If you have USDAA near you, go try it out! Any level can enter those classes so you can just go once and have fun with it. I think 5.4yps for that kind of course is pretty much impossible for a GSD, based on body structure if nothing else. (Just checked, and one of my fastest USDAA jumpers times was 5.4 seconds and that course had more flow than an international course-the BC that won it was at almost 6yps.)

One club is going to start USDAA in my area. I may try it out for fun but probably won't continue in that path. Do you do AKC also? I was wondering how they compare. I know the jump heights are higher which is a big concern for me.

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Originally Posted by wildo

Really? How fun! What, in your opinion, qualifies a course as international style? I'd think there would be at least two or three jump wraps, countless off courses, and probably an impossible weave entry...

Mostly back side jumps and super tight courses. I'll see if I can get a couple course maps of the courses we do in class and send them to you.

kbella999 · 11-27-2012, 07:59 AM

Yeah that is what I was thinking of trying. Just seems like with a big dog, this way might be better but hard to tell without walking the course for real.

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Originally Posted by wildo

Here's a completely different take on the intro:
2013 WAO Tryout Jumpers - YouTube

11-26-2012, 03:47 PM	#11 (permalink)
kbella999 Master Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 600	In my agility class we almost always practice the international type of courses. I usually end up running it differently than most others because I have a big dog. My teacher is very good about showing me alternatives for Jerry Lee as oppose to someone who has a little dog. I don't particularly like international style courses but it does help me learn how to handle Jerry Lee in other situations. I would never want to compete in anything that does international courses but that is just my personal preference. __________________ Belinda Rusti OAC, TN-N, TG-O, WV-N, CGC, GSD Diva Jerry Lee OAP, OJP, OAC, TN-N, WV-N, NCC, UAG1

11-26-2012, 03:51 PM	#12 (permalink)
I_LOVE_MY_MIKKO Knighted Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: FLORIDA Posts: 2,865	If you have USDAA near you, go try it out! Any level can enter those classes so you can just go once and have fun with it. I think 5.4yps for that kind of course is pretty much impossible for a GSD, based on body structure if nothing else. (Just checked, and one of my fastest USDAA jumpers times was 5.4 seconds and that course had more flow than an international course-the BC that won it was at almost 6yps.) __________________ Mikko (USDAA) MAD, SAM, GM, RM, SJ, SS; (NADAC) EAC, EJC, TN-E, TG-E, WV-O, OCC, HP-O, VerO; (AKC) NAJ, CGC; NW1 - 7 year old GSD

11-26-2012, 03:54 PM	#14 (permalink)
I_LOVE_MY_MIKKO Knighted Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: FLORIDA Posts: 2,865	Sorry- I know your question is directed at Belinda, but one thing I notice about international style courses is stupid backside jumps! __________________ Mikko (USDAA) MAD, SAM, GM, RM, SJ, SS; (NADAC) EAC, EJC, TN-E, TG-E, WV-O, OCC, HP-O, VerO; (AKC) NAJ, CGC; NW1 - 7 year old GSD

11-26-2012, 04:03 PM	#17 (permalink)
I_LOVE_MY_MIKKO Knighted Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: FLORIDA Posts: 2,865	There are no entry level international courses. There is just one standard and one jumpers course-but anyone can enter them. They are not available at all trials. But, YES, I think you should check it out. USDAA in general is the closest venue to international style- you would LOVE IT! The competition is so much fun and many world team handlers compete in it. It's fun to compete against people like Tori or Stuart Mah, and whoever is in your area Oops, I was wrong- I was thinking of the rules for the tournament classes-but for the masters challenge classes, as they call them, you have to have your masters title in that class- sorry __________________ Mikko (USDAA) MAD, SAM, GM, RM, SJ, SS; (NADAC) EAC, EJC, TN-E, TG-E, WV-O, OCC, HP-O, VerO; (AKC) NAJ, CGC; NW1 - 7 year old GSD Last edited by I_LOVE_MY_MIKKO; 11-26-2012 at 04:08 PM.

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