Breeze is the primary height dog for our multibreed team but she has really had to step it up since the pandemic and fill in for our regular team height dogs when they were injured. She adapts to any lineup and sometimes runs into 3 different dogs and in every position in a weekend without missing a beat. At our November tournament, she filled in on our "A" team and helped them to a first place finish with team times in the low 15s, which was needed to win our Regional Regular Championship. At CanAm 2022, she had to pull double duty so that we only had to pull 1 team instead of 2 with the loss of several dogs and handlers just before the event. Even though she had to run extra races, she kept her speed and helped her multi team repeat their 2019 performance to win the Grand Championship. Along with all she does for our team, she is a great ambassador for her breed, proving that brachycephalics that are kept fit and healthy can be amazing athletes, earning her a feature on the ESPN/AKC special.

Epic boasts a heart that knows no bounds. In his inaugural tournament, he propelled his team, Border Patrol, to unprecedented heights, ultimately setting the NAFA record with a remarkable 14.433. Truly a testament to unwavering dedication by Lynda Verna and Team, consistently pushing the boundaries of the sport and challenging teams not only from Region 2 and afar Epic then embarked on a new adventure with Some Ruff Competition, bringing his speed, reliability, and enthusiasm to the lanes again. Breaking team records, winning divisions and an invite to the CanAm were only some of the highlights. 2020 saw the pandemic halt racing and Epic faced a life-altering injury requiring emergency PTLO surgery. Focus shifted to ensuring Epic's happiness and well-being. In 2022, racing returned and with cautious optimism, SRC accepted the invitation to the inaugural AKC Flyball Dog Challenge, though uncertain about our team's lineup. After 18 months of arduous rehabilitation, Epic made a triumphant return to Flyball, participating in the invitational event, attending tournaments, all culminating in his achievement of the Iron Dog award alongside his littermates in July 2023. We love Epic as much as he loves Flyball. Thank you for your consideration of this extraordinary athlete for this lifetime achievement.

I would like to nominate Icon for Region 3 MVP. Icon was a vital part of Animal Inn for many years. He ran in every position and was a key height dog for all of his racing career. Even at 11 years old he held his own team to many regular team wins. Icon ran for many people during his career but he and Aidan Flood made a great team. He earned his Hobbies this past season and he retired with 103,627 points.

Drake, a JRT,stands just over 12 inches at the shoulder. He has spent the last eight years running as a height dog on Outrun and can run in any position being a fearless passer. Over the past year he has run in Finals at Can Am and nearly every tournament held in Regions- 3, 4 and 21. At the close of this racing year he has 93,379 points all earned jumping his height at 7 inches. This racing year he has earned nearly 20,000 points while racing in five different states. Drake has a personal best time in his life of 4.513 and a best time of 4.78 at his present age of 9. Drake is one of those dogs who always gives his ALL when playing flyball. Every photo of him shows how happy he is to race and flyball is his favorite game. Drake had eye damage and emergency surgery due to a cat scratch a few years ago and that has not stopped him from being an amazing sports dog though he does have some loss of vision in his right eye. I would be honored if you would consider Drake as worthy of Regional MVP.

BC Boomerangs would like to nominate JASPER 150253 for Region 4 MVP. Jasper is always their for the Team running where ever needed in any position. He is also willing to help out any team that might need a dog. Like many Flyball dogs he was a rescue who had a few homes until he found Kerri & Les. They gave him what he needed a JOB doing FLYBALL and a Reward when you did it right too "FOOD". Jasper will never let you down he does his job well. Jasper achieved his HOBBES on 11/6/2021 and is currently working on his IRON DOG Title. Please give Jasper a vote and if you want to make him really happy when you see him give him a TREAT.....

ARC would like to nominate HSS Pied Piper of Perpetual Motion (“Piper”) for the Region 5 MVP. Piper is owned by Jennifer Steede and loved by all. Piper has been ARC’s height dog for the last few years and we literally could not have run a regular team without her. Piper is always excited to get into the lanes and can smack talk just as well as any of the big dogs out there. She recently earned her FGDCh 60,000 title and has the distinct honor of being the first in ARC’s history to do so. Piper is an amazing dog. She is unfazed by anything thrown at her even if it’s a 60lb Malinois that didn’t see her and flattened her while he was learning to pass. She runs any position with any dog and is as consistent and reliable as they come. She’s also incredibly adorable ??" her antics of boing-ing up and down like Tigger (from Winnie the Pooh) as she waits to race outside the ring always brings a smile. The affection she and Jenn have for each other is evident inside and outside the ring and she will always remain an irreplaceable member of ARC.

Elaine Wood is the owner of the Pawz Across Texas flyball club in San Antonio, Texas. She got Tugger way back in the summer of 2008....before CanAm even existed! Since then, Tugger has had a remarkable career. Besides his own club, he has run on multiple clubs on open teams helping every dog along the way with his consistent and fast runs. He lives for the game and has proved it through his very long flyball career. He has exceeded by 5 years; the qualifications for an Iron Dog Award! We believe he is the oldest dog still actively running in flyball today. Though, not as fast, his love for the game hasn't dwindled at all. Still barking loudly, pulling hard and running smooth as he just celebrated his 15th birthday this past June. Elaine and Tugger have been inseparable and they look forward for the next NAFA racing year.

I would like to nominate a special border collie named Rumor, also known as, “Rumor has it!” for Region 6’s MVP. Rumor started her career in our region in November of 2012 and is still running strong. Since that time, she has proven to be a consistent dog that teams in our region can count on. She is a sweet dog who loves people and adores the sport of flyball most of all. She has run consistently for over 11 years obtaining over 49,000 points, 23,000 of those are multi breed points. She now runs part-time or back up training green dogs and handlers. She has run on many open teams, multiple region regular and multi breed champion teams in region 6 over the years. In 2016 she was also on the NAFA Flyball Champion Multibreed Class team. Overall, I truly feel that Rumor deserves this award because she is a dog with a combination of heart, reliability and true love for the sport of flyball.

Thrasher has been a part of Inner Drive from her beginning. She was the HD for many years, part of the team that took us into the 15 second club. In her youth she was a machine, never stopped, never slowed down. She still is just her speed is slower. She is also the dog most people did not notice. She is not flashy or loud, she just comes out does her thing and leaves. She has taught many new handlers how to run a dog and has been handled by many people on the lanes. Her love of the game means she will run for anyone. She is turning 14 and still running, her joy to still play can be seen by all. She has even started barking to get the other dog moving. She is the dog that picks up her tug and then launches herself at her handler to catch her at the end. She also likes to go and visit the box loader at the end of practice to say thanks. She will be retiring soon which she will not like, I would love to show her that she really is a MVP.

Heidi and Eric are the best kind of team partners. Together, they make each other better. Eric's ability to predict Heidi's speed, excitement, and drive from the first race of the day until the final heat, has earned them multitudes of perfect starts. She is an unusual start dog, holding down the position for our Multi lineup the majority of her career. She was the first dog in our club to earn a double ONYX title. In addition to helping our team's Multi lineup compete in the finals at CanAm 2021, place 2nd runner up in Regional placements last year, and 2nd overall at the Inaugural Multibreed Challenge held in Canada this summer, she has filled in on a number of new club's green teams as the solid veteran. She is an easygoing, happy-go-lucky girl who proves girls just want to have fun!

Merlin’s been racing with K9K for years and has taught many dogs (and handlers) throughout his journey. He brought his handler into the dog sport world and changed her life for the better. Ever enthusiastic, he’s always ready to race! He’ll be retiring at CanAm this year and I can’t think of a better way to celebrate him.

Nacho chose flyball and brought his family along. His enthusiasm is contagious. Not only does he bring his spirit, he is a valuable height dog. Adding even more versatility, he is a breed height dog that gives more options to a multibreed team. He is a solid teammate and can run for multiple handlers. Take him to the ring and let him go. Is there anything cuter than him hustling up and down the lanes with his ears and hair flowing in the wind?

OhBoy embodies all the traits that make a great flyball dog. He is consistent, reliable, and wicked fast. Even more importantly for his small club, he can run for any handler and in any position. He runs his heart out for whoever carries his beloved burlap sack. For the last ten years OhBoy has consistently put up amazing times and helped his team immeasurably. He deserves recognition (and all the burlap sacks he can destroy) for his contribution to Double Dog Dare and region 9.

We would like to nominate Speckles (or Speck, as she is affectionately called by her owner, David Reinhart) from Turbo Paws for the Region 9 MVP. Speck was adopted on Feb 14, 2022 and immediately started her flyball training. She was a quick study and was competing in tournaments by the end of the summer. Speck attended her first CanAm in October of 2022 and helped her team reach the finals and win Regular 3! A reliable competitor, she may be calm waiting to get to the lanes, but don't let her calmness fool you because she is stealthy. She can run in any position in the lineup and has posted a best time of 3.807. Speck has helped her club break their fastest Regular time on 4 separate occasions in the past year and the future is bright for this MVP. As David has been heard to say, "she's one in a million". Please consider casting your vote for Speck!

Belinda is a little mix breed dog, not bred for sports, but destined to be amazing at them. She is the very definition of HEART! Belinda learned the game of flyball in no time! She displays near perfect form, from boxturn, to striding, to ball carry, each and every time she steps onto the mats. She doesn't care who she's racing... fast, slow, loud, beginner or veteran, even an empty lane, she always gives everything she's got! She may not make it to all the tournaments, but when she does, she can run in any position, over any height, into and out of any dog! Nothing fazes Belinda, as long as she can play the game! Where Belinda really shines is at our club practices. This little dog always shows up, ready to help our greenies get ready for the the excitement and energy of tournaments. We always say, "if your dog can race against Belinda, they are ready to race any dog!". Sometimes, it's not only what a dog does on the tournament lanes that make them an MVP, but also what they do and how they contribute to the club behind the scenes... Belinda can do it all!!

Carleton County would like to nominate “Little Eden Seasonally in Style” Capri for Region 10 MVP this year. Capri began her flyball career in 2013 and has been solid from the start, earning her first three titles in her debut. She has played in more than 120 tournaments throughout regions 10, 13, and 20 and even attended CANAM as a puppy. Capri earned her Iron Dog last year in 2022, and this year, at almost 12 years old, earned her 50,000-point title and recently became the #1 Jack Russell Terrier in NAFA. Capri is a point-and-shoot dog and has helped train countless dogs and handlers from all different clubs and has run every position in flyball from start dog to anchor. She has even once one judge's choice when her ball came out of the box funny and rolled under the box judge’s chair, under the curtain, and out into the crating area; Capri still went and got her ball, came back, lined herself up and came back over the jumps. Capri always plays with heart, whether playing flyball, disc, barn ratting, dock diving, or doing therapy work at local nursing homes. She truly embodies love for the game.

Fast n' FURious respectfully submits Jasper for Region 10 MVP. This little dynamo Cocker Spaniel has really got it all! Jasper started his racing career in 2017 with his mom, Peggy Arsenault. Jasper is truly a point and shoot dog, racing for anyone, as a regular or height dog, in any position, with dogs he is familiar with or dogs he has never met. He is clearly of great value on every team he is on, even mixing it up with other teams in Open! Because he is so solid, he can be counted on to go down and back flawlessly with his ball every single heat. Over Jasper's career, he has been valuable in proofing new dogs and training new handlers. He is unflappable, a real gem! We truly feel he epitomizes what this award intends and hope you will give your votes to him!

Bazinga is an amazing Border Whippet from Celtic Mayhem who has been graciously loaned to us to round out our open teams time and time again. She runs with grit and power but also is sweet and naughty about releasing her tug. She is an all around amazing dog who deserves to be given Region 11 MVP!

Red Dog’s Little Rascal “Tolpel” was born 06/13/2014 out of Red Dog’s “Pose” and Grand Oakes “Speed” - Breeders in Michigan. In Tolpel’s first official tournament at age 1 he ran in the 3.8’s. He is happy to run anywhere in the line-up. His personal best is 3.627 and best time in the pack 3.730. He moved from Michigan to Florida in 2015. That is when he joined the Barkaholic's Flyball team. Tolpel ran with the Barkaholic's at CanAm in 2016 on a National Championship team and came in first place. Tolpel was also a part of the Multi Team that held the Region #11 first place slot for 2 years. When at flyball, Tolpel gives the sport his all, pouring his heart and soul into the game. At 9 years old Tolpel still runs 3.9’s-4.0’s. At home, Tolpel is the ideal dog, smiling at everyone who visits. He loves all dogs and people, especially kids. Tolpel was the stud for a litter of puppies back in 2015. So hopefully his love, high drive and compassion for the game will live on. Barkaholic's are pleased to present Tolpel as the Regional MVP nominee for Region 11 in Florida.

Arizona is a founding member of ROC Flight and has played in Region 13 since 2013. An easy going, competitive girl who has had numerous handlers throughout the years. She has multiple perfect starts with multiple different handlers; she knows her job! As long as you're cheering her on and have her tug on the ground she will give you 110%. Her even keel personality has kept her in the game training both new dogs and handlers. She was part of her previous team's records including best times 15.438 Regular and 18.961 Multi. She holds MBMX, FG50K and Iron Dog titles. She has received multiple Region 13 accolades including: 2014 Regular 1 St Runner Up 2015 Multi 2 nd Runner Up 2017 Regular 1 St Runner Up 2017 Multibreed Regional Champ 2018 Multibreed Regional Champ 2019 Regular Regional Champ 2019 Multi 2nd Runner Up At Can Am in 2016 she was on both the Reserve Champion in Multi 2 and Reserve Champion Regular Div 9 teams. She also enjoys dock diving, barn hunt and frisbee earning DJ, UADSN and RATS titles. She regularly competes in K9 Toss and Fetch and UpDog qualifying for UPDIF 2023.

I nominate Henna for the region 13 MVP award. Henna is a Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever owned and loved by Dave and Liz Strauss. She started playing flyball in 2014 and even though she has been living with Addison's Disease since 2015 she has continued to be a valuable member of the Wicked Runners (formerly named Weston Whirlwinds) flyball club. Henna was part of the Weston Whirlwinds 2018 Multibreed Division 4 CanAm Championship team. Henna earned her FGDCh 30k and her Iron Dog titles. Henna now in semi-retirement has continued to help train other dogs and to plug holes in the lineup when other dogs had to drop out or needed a rest. She has always been a rock solid member of the flyball team, one that you could run in any position and with any other dogs. She is currently 28th on the NAFA Top 100 Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers list and 2nd of all Region 13 Tollers.

Rabid Fire is proud to nominate Dixie Flyer “Little Brown Dog” (LBD) for Region 14 2023 MVP. LBD is officially named Roxie, but her teammates decided LBD suited her much better. She has been a consistent, valuable team member, regardless of which position or team she is running with. Before every race, Roxie and her handler can be seen in the runback lanes working on putting a ball in a dish pan. This ensures Roxie understands to bring her ball back every time. She is a consistent height dog and you knew when running with her she would make very few mistakes. The dishpan has run with Roxie for all 90,000 points she has earned. LBD is a valued height dog and also fills in on other clubs whenever needed since she can run in any position. She has traveled to 3 different regions outside of Region 14 to play and has run for 3 different handlers during this year. Her Texas friends, from K9K, stated that after meeting and running with LBD, they made a friend furever and have even tried recruiting her to their team.

Mira, a 12-year-old American Hairless Terrier, is proudly owned by Billie Medendorp. She became part of the family as a young and adorable puppy through adoption. For an impressive decade, Mira has been the height dog for the esteemed Rocket City Racers flyball team, making her an invaluable member of the group. Not only has she been a reliable and constant competitor for our team, but she has also fearlessly participated with other teams in our division, showcasing her unwavering dedication and steadfast performance throughout. Mira's exceptional skills and unwavering presence have truly made her an integral asset to the world of flyball racing. Mira has come a very long way under the dedicated guidance of Billie, triumphing over her initial shyness when she first embarked on her flyball journey. Through patience, love, and consistent training, Mira has blossomed into a confident and accomplished athlete, earning the admiration of all who witness her remarkable progress. Her transformation is a testament to the strong bond between Mira and Billie, exemplifying the power of compassion and teamwork in the world of flyball racing. Together, they have created a heartwarming success story that inspires and motivates others in the sport.

I am nominating Charley for Region 15 MVP. Charley has been Scallywag's go to height dog for seven years. In that time he has become the first Cavalier King Charles Spaniel to achieve 60k and 70k NAFA points. He is rock steady and has a great "can do" attitude when running in the lane. Charley is always excited to go play Flyball. He is well mannered and Scallywags often uses him in training situations to help proof other dogs to passing and head to head racing. Charley is an excellent teammate and we hope to keep running with him for many years to come.

Pacific Pups would like to nominate Cruiser for this year’s regional MVP. Cruiser joined our team in 2019. He has helped us to secure Multibreed regional championships in 2019, 2022 and 2023. As well as this year’s Regional Overall Club Championship. He also has been an integral part of our past successful CanAm performances. Cruiser has been a consistent and solid height dog for Pacific Pups since he joined. Cruiser runs in any position with any of our team dogs. Cruiser is entering his 8th year of flyball. He and his dad continue to dedicate time and energy into Cruiser’s flyball training, resulting in a new personal best time. Cruiser has earned his Flyball Grand Championship 40K title. We are proud to have Cruiser as a member of our team and feel he is well deserving of this nomination.

Ruckus aka the gargoyle, did not take to flyball with ease. He struggled with aggression issues (against his own teammates) and no real love of the ball. He was a staffy mix, shelter rescue that was super shy. He was supposed to be our height dog and we worked hard to get him to the point of racing on a team. Once all the pieces fell into place with him, he became our most reliable height dog. He always had to start from the 5 foot line, so he wouldn’t eat his teammates. He also was threatened at the beginning of each heat with becoming gargoyle stew if he dropped his ball. We always joked that he avoided the crockpot one heat at a time. But, hard work paid off! He was quick and often legged out a taller dog for the win. He became the height dog for our A team and our multi breed team, brining home the Regional Champions title for that year. Now, at 11 1/2, he still runs, just not as much. He has let the youngsters have the glory as he enjoys his semi retirement. Moral of the story, take a chance on an underdog!

Pixel had an amazing racing year! It started by running as ADGW’s height dog at CanAm 2022 with first place finishes each day, including the Classic Championship for Regular Division 2. Throughout the year, Pixel was a go-to dog for double listing as a backup thanks to her reliability, stamina, and versatility. Without her as a height dog on a regular team and filling in for some races on an open team, ADGW would have had to drop an entire team from several tournaments. Despite setting 7-inch jump heights, her line-to-line personal best is 3.926. As an 8-year-old, she still hits some 4.0s. Over the last six years, Pixel was the height dog for: 1) seven ADGW regular records (including four regional records), 2) every time ADGW has run in the 15s, and 3) the Region 18 multibreed record--all of which were run with a junior handler. In addition to 2022, she was the height dog on ADGW's CanAm Classic Championship teams in 2017, 2019, and 2021. Pixel has had quite the illustrious career and an especially impactful 2023 racing year, all while entertaining everyone with her sassy personality!

Launch Flyball is pleased to nominate Crossdrives Shock and Awe, "Amaze", for Region 19 2023 MVP. Amaze is an extraordinary competitor and anchor dog. She began representing our region on April of 2021 and, despite the pandemic, has competed in 49 tournament days across 7 states to date, accumulating 18,763 points and 10 titles. Amaze has consistently shown the heart and competitive spirit that hallmarks the very best flyball dogs and has contributed significantly to Launch's success, both in Region 19, and across the country. Fearless in every competition, Amaze is one of those very rare dogs that can complete a lap over 9" jumps in less than 3.4 seconds, giving Launch a huge competitive edge. Extremely friendly, compact, and intelligent, Amaze will run in any position and for any handler and excels both as an anchor dog and in the pack. She is a joy to run with and, on behalf of all the great dogs and handlers she has raced with over the past year, we feel she is very deserving of MVP recognition.

Cruise is one of the most reliable dogs around. He has helped train almost every Mutter Chaos dog and their handlers because he is pretty much unflappable. We have lost track of the number of people he has run for, including sometimes traveling without Angelic. He has run with other teams when needed because he is so steady and flexible. Though he may occasionally give you a look like you are crazy (especially if you want him to run start), he will do pretty much anything you ask. Angelic is also the backbone of Mutter Chaos, we would not be the team we are without her expertise in training flyball and her commitment to seeing this club succeed. She is the mastermind who trained 5 green dogs, through COVID, bringing them to the point we could successfully debut them as a complete team. They ran so well they collectively brought home 12 titles from their first tournament. They ran like a reliable experienced team thanks in large part to Angelic and Cruise's leadership, expertise, patience, and dedication. Cruise is and always has been an MVP in our hearts, it is our honor to nominate him for the Region 21 MVP.

OSR would like to nominate Nada for Regional MVP. She has been an integral part of our team. She takes the game very seriously and rarely misses a beat. Her consistent nature has made her a dream to run both start and in a passing position. She is a great dog to help new teammates learn how to pass and people often argue over who gets to pass Nada! She can run any position and can adjust on the fly for anything that is thrown at her. Her times rarely change whether she is jumping 11" or 7". She loves the game of flyball and we are lucky to have such an essential asset in this sport.