Genuine questions here - I am trying to understand the purpose of Crufts Flyball, why so separate from the BFA, so perhaps someone could enlighten me. As it seems to be only a small number of teams and events, is its purpose to promote Flyball all across the country, as a genuine sport, or just as an entertainment to the Crufts Show?
I have already received quite a few enquries from the general public to join our club since the Crufts weekend, but obviously we are a BFA club, not a Crufts club. All good news for us anjd for the BFA, but a bit of an own goal for Crufts Flyball.
Is there consultation between representatives of Crufts Flyball and the BFA as to guidelines and rules and goals? I just dont understand why Crufts Flyball doesn't follow the BFA setup and rules if the general public end up at BFA Clubs? It kinda doesn't make sense and wonder who the Flyball rep is in the KC that has all this required knowledge. Is this person an Ex-BFA member? How do they keep up to date with Flyball developments?
Apart from the long overdue requirement for lights on the line (we have all watched a Div 1 races at the Champs and there are few people who can judge by eye some of the exciting finishes there), there seems so much that they could piuck up from BFA running of things anmd would make it more interesting for the public to watch ...
Would it be an idea for a BFA representative to assist the BBC in commentating, at least to act as the "expert", whilst PeterP can act as the lead-in?
Is there a need for a "Crufts Flyball" rules and regs?
So many questions and so much confusion really.