SPRINTS 50 & 100
HERE'S HOW IT WORKS
The dog has to run as fast as possible across the 100m track, the time will be measured electronically, there are 3 measuring gates, one at the start line, one at the 50m mark and one at the 100m mark. The maximum distance run-up from the first measuring gate is 1.5 meters; the dog's front feet to be placed at the limit mark. Bait is typically the lure on the lure machine, but a flirtpole or other bait can be used. Only light bait can be used in the lure machine (hollow plastic balls, piece of hide, etc) so as to not slow the machine.
The 50m and 100m Sprint times are scored separately, however, they are measured together in one run across the whole 100m track. Each dog has 3 attempts to get the highest punctuation.
PUNCTUATION
Numbers per class are the minimum time required (in seconds) for each star. Max Punctuation Achievable is 15 points for the 50m and 100m Sprints separately.
Combined Max Punctuation for both Sprints is 30 points.
50M SPRINT
CLASS
14 Inch
15 Inch
16 Inch
17 Inch
18+ Inch
★ STAR
6,05
5,80
5,55
5,30
5,05
★ STAR
6,00
5,75
5,50
5,25
5,00
★ STAR
5,95
5,70
5,45
5,20
4,95
★ STAR
5,90
5,65
5,40
5,15
4,90
★ STAR
5,85
5,60
5,35
5,10
4,85
★ STAR
5,80
5,55
5,30
5,05
4,80
★ STAR
5,75
5,50
5,25
5,00
4,75
100M SPRINT
CLASS
14 Inch
15 Inch
16 Inch
17 Inch
18+ Inch
★ STAR
11,10
10,60
10,10
9,60
9,10
★ STAR
11,00
10,50
10,00
9,50
9,00
★ STAR
10,90
10,40
9,90
9,40
8,90
★ STAR
10,80
10,30
9,80
9,30
8,80
★ STAR
10,70
10,20
9,70
9,20
8,70
★ STAR
10,60
10,10
9,60
9,10
8,60
★ STAR
10,50
10,00
9,50
9,00
8,50
HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE
The sprints should not be perceived the same as they are for a whippet or racing breed, for Stafford Athletics the sprints are short to evaluate the dog’s explosiveness and power in short bursts. These dogs are made to be explosive and fast in small spaces.
It also assesses movement gait fluidity and efficiency.