18/07/2022
Sat in Frankfurt Airport, reflecting upon the European Flyball Championships 2022 and being proud of what the ‘Monkeys’ name has once again achieved
‘Monkeys’, which was joined with a combination of dogs from Basset Allsorts, Junkyard Dogs & Fawkes was the only British team to travel to the Czech Republic, an incredible feat within itself - taking 2 teams is an additional bonus
Both teams only had one training session, yet despite this were both within .2 of their declared times. We played the game how it was designed to played, and that is something that Monkeys will never change. Regardless of the placement that comes as a consequence.
The best clean times across the competition for both teams were-
16.50 for Monkeys: Net 16.04
* Yaegar
* Buddy
* Brandy
* Mac
17.53 for Troop of Monkeys: Net 17.44
* Pippa
* Zorro
* Georgie
* Bindy
A feat we are incredibly proud of.
As we were short staffed, Ellen came and helped us with both teams during the speed trials. A very generous offer, given she had originally only been going on a judges placement and one we are incredibly grateful for.
Unfortunately, the running order for the double elimination saw Ellen taken away from us to judge. Thankfully Melanie & stepped away from their own team, Roadrunners (at times, whilst they were racing in a different ring) to help. Thank you both so very much for this we couldn’t of done anything without you both.
During the speed trials, unfortunately Mac & Lottie both sustained injuries. Thankfully, Corrina from Happy Feet physiotherapy was able to see them and gave us the opportunity to race in the double elimination. You truly do have ‘magic fingers’ and without you, our EFC journey would of been over before the Sunday. Thank you ❤️
We would like to extend once again a massive congratulations to Roadrunners Flyball Teams for winning the European Flyball Championships 2022, your 2nd European Championships in 2. Simply incredible!
Now, it is time to rebuild the dogs in anticipation of the British Flyball Association indoor & outdoor championships in just a few weeks.
Until Hungary, 2023 🐒