Standing just 13 inches tall, Wonder Woman is the kind of dog every team hopes to build around. Wonder's greatest gift is her adaptability: she can swap handlers, swap positions in the lineup, and jobs without ever missing a beat, giving our club a flexibility few other dogs can match. As a 7" height dog, she has been instrumental in allowing other dogs on our team to continue racing in Regular or Multibreed, extending careers and keeping our team competitive at the highest level. At the age of 10, she continues to run 3.8s over her own height making her an instrumental part as a height dog, a pack dog, or a 'breed' dog in Multi. Her willingness to step into whatever role is needed, whenever it is needed, speaks to both her talent and her heart. Wonder has raced with our club at CanAm in 2023, 2024, and 2025, and represented Canada at Westminster and FOWC in 2026, rising to the occasion every single time. Large events like this call upon a certain caliber of dog, and she has never waivered. She is steady under pressure, fearless, and endlessly reliable. Please consider Wonder Woman as your 2026 Region 2 MVP.

We are thrilled to nominate Bee for Regional MVP! Bee is an amazing little height dog and an incredible member of the Nose 2 Nose flyball team. As a tripod and amputee, she has overcome challenges that would stop many dogs in their tracks, yet she shows up and does her job with consistency and determination. Bee knows her job, owns her lane, and is someone her team can always rely on to get the job done. Her speed, focus, and reliability are impressive on four legs??"but the fact that she accomplishes all of this on three makes her performance truly remarkable. Bee doesn’t make excuses; she simply runs, works hard, and gives her all for her team. She is proof that determination and heart can overcome obstacles, and she brings that same spirit to every race. For her consistency and perseverance, Bee is more than deserving of Regional MVP recognition. She may be a little height dog, but she has a HUGE impact on her team!

Region 3 MVP Nomination Gigi Gigi may be just one dog on a flyball team, but she has been making a BIG impact this season! Right now, Power UN-leashed is leading the overall Club Champion standings and sitting 3rd in the Region 3 standings and Gigi is doing her part to help get us there. She is currently #1 in points in all pointed dogs. Gigi also has a smoking personal best of 3.479 seconds, run by her junior handler, Alli Tullar. Flyball may be a team sport, and Gigi absolutely knows that her teammates are what make the magic happen. But when you have a dog who consistently brings speed, drive, heart, and a whole lot of “LET'S GO!” to the lane, you have to give her some MVP love! Gigi is fast, competitive, dependable, and always ready to run. She gives her team everything she has every time she hits the lanes and she does it with a personality that makes you smile while she's busy putting points on the board. Gigi may be only one piece of the team, but she's one heck of a piece! For all of these reasons, I proudly nominate Gigi for Region 3 MVP!

Our club has raced against Riddle for her entire racing career, and High Velocity has been our closest regional rival throughout that time. While their club has an exceptional stable of dogs, Riddle has consistently proven to be a difference maker. Riddle is their height and start dog, and it's not uncommon for her to also be their fastest dog. Not only does she set the pace for her team with exceptional speed for a height dog, but she is also incredibly consistent and durable. It certainly doesn’t hurt that her handler does an excellent job starting her. Having your height dog start the race with an excellent start time, exceptional speed, and very few mistakes consistently sets a team up for success??"and makes them incredibly challenging to race against. Riddle has done exactly that throughout her career. Her performance has directly contributed to multiple Regional Championships and a NAFA Championship. As one of High Velocity’s closest regional competitors, we have had plenty of opportunities to see firsthand the impact Riddle has on their success. She has unquestionably been one of the best and most impactful dogs we have raced against. She is exceptionally deserving of recognition as the Region 3 MVP.

We're honored to nominate Mickey for Region 4 MVP. Mickey is a rescue dog who was surrendered to a rural Kentucky shelter as a failed hunting dog. After being adopted in 2019, he began his flyball journey in 2020 with a Madison, Wisconsin club. About a year and a half later, Mickey and his owner, Kristin Adams, joined the Ruff Position Flyball Team. Their first tournament was a disaster. Mickey was terrified and wouldn’t go near the racing building. With a history of noise phobia and generalized anxiety, he needed time to build confidence. Kristin spent the winter of 2021??"2022 working with him, and Mickey made his tournament debut in spring 2022. Taking things slowly, Mickey gained confidence and soon became a dependable full-time racer. He rarely bobbled, never missed a jump, and never spit. He could run in any position and pass any type of dog. He became a height dog for many tournaments, including two CanAm regular teams, helping one win its finals. At about 9½ years old, Mickey retired at CanAm 2026 after earning his 50K title. From a frightened rescue dog to a trusted and accomplished competitor, Mickey’s journey is a true testament to patience, perseverance, and trust.

Star is deserving of the Region 4 MVP award. Star has earned her Irondog and a total of 78,478 career points. Star has played on RIF, often running start and always a valued member of the club teaching new dogs to pass and play flyball. This labrador ran in more than 30 NAFA tournaments last year as a senior. Tom and Lori represent what is important in flyball - having fun and competing with our K9 partners. RIF has never had a dog named MVP and this pup has overcome some injuries to be the highest pointed dog on their roster. This dog was active in racing last year and certainly deserves your vote. Even as an older teammate Star is always ready to race.

I'd like to nominate Mazie, a nearly 8yr Rat Terrier owned by Kate Fischer for Region 6 MVP. Mazie is a 7" height dog and is a key contributor to our team, and our various Regional Championship titles including our 2023 and 2024 Multibreed Regional Championship and our 2026 Regular and Regular Overall Club Championship titles. Mazie may be small in stature, but she's got a large personality - often letting her thoughts be known about her foot wraps, or taking up as much space in the lane as a 100lb Shepherd. She's a solid teammate, able to run in numerous positions and helping to train our up and coming dogs. Kate didn't originally plan to do flyball with Mazie, she signed up for classes with her after being out of flyball for a couple years to do some cross training to help her agility career, but it was clear that flyball was where Mazie wanted to be. We're grateful that Mazie brought Kate back into flyball and has made such an impact on our team and the Region.

My club, Unlimited Pawsibilities, and I nominate Cider for Region 7 MVP. Cider is only 4 years old, but is rock solid. At the last tournament he got a perfect start and PB 4.067. He can run for anyone in any position, pass any dog and has clean times in the low 4’s. He is a joy to run and an asset for handlers to learn with. He helps train dogs on passing and distraction since he is unfazed but brings the energy and consistency. He ran at CanAm in 2025 as a savage height dog and was flawless. His owner can hand him off to anyone and be in the lane or in a completely different ring and he will do his job. He has traveled to tournaments in Alaska, Indiana, California, Arizona, Oregon, Washington, BC and Saskatchewan and has gone on flyball roadtrips without his owner and traveled beautifully. In the first tournament of the 2026 flyball year he earned his FMX title then in June he earned his FMCh in Alaska. We are so proud to call him our teammate and we are looking forward to many more years and adventures in the lane with this awesome boy.

Diamonds in the Ruff would like to nominate Holly for Regional MVP. Holly is the definition of a dependable flyball dog. Holly was an extremely consistent and versatile flyball dog. She could run in any position and for virtually anyone, making her invaluable when lineups or handlers needed to change. Many new handlers learned to pass and compete with Holly because they could focus on developing their own skills while trusting her to do her job. As long as someone was willing to play with her, Holly was ready to race. She was also intensely competitive and very aware of the dog in the other lane. When starting, she would often check the competition and a little "stink-eye" as her version of trash talking. Holly earned more than 40,000 points during her career, but her value to the club went beyond her accomplishments. She was a reliable competitor, a remarkably adaptable teammate, and a dog who helped many people become better flyball handlers. Holly is retired now and we miss her.

Seeker started her career in 2019 racing one tournament before covid hit. She came back after covid as a new dog but ran like a seasoned pro. Since then, you can rely on her to always run wherever you need her and always complete her race. This girl has so much try and heart in her, especially with the past she has (IYKYK). To see her become the dog she is today is heart warming. At 9 years old, she still gives her all running under 4.0’s. She is an incredible dog who I have had the honour of getting to race and race with. To see her win this award would be well deserved for her, as she is a true M.V.P. both on the lanes and off of them after overcoming so many things in her life. She is our solid, reliable, steady Eddie. Our team wouldn’t be complete without her there. She’s the kind of dog you can always count on.

Fizz (also known as The Fizz) is a small but mighty competitor. A tremendously competitive height dog, she is force in the lane and also a fantastic helper dog who has taught many young dogs how to be successful in the lanes. She has also pumped up the confidence of dogs who might be struggling by lending her excellent singing voice to the ring. She is a true MVP: fierce competitor, valuable teammate, excellent instructor of up-and-comers.

Party Barkers has a lot of phenomenal dogs, but time and time again, Hazelnut has proven herself to be a rock-steady cornerstone of their club. She is always reliable, adaptable, and a joy to watch. She embodies everything you want in a flyball dog and consistently shows what a great flyball dog should be. Hazelnut truly exemplifies the heart of a Regional MVP.

Queso is just an all-around phenomenal dog. She knows her job and does it well, every single time. She was one of the first dogs in our region consistently running 3.5s, and she’s helped teach countless dogs, humans, and kiddos the pattern. Her turns are basically legendary. The other Fur Funnies allegedly fight over who gets to pass into Queso because she is just THAT consistent. If there is a flag on Queso, it's handler error not her! Shelly taught Queso flyball during COVID times… or did Queso teach herself? She showed up to her first tournament like she’d been playing her whole life. Her attitude was basically, “What, like it’s hard?” Everyone dreams of having a dog like Queso. Fast, reliable, ridiculously consistent, and always ready to do her job for anyone, anywhere, anytime. I honestly can’t think of a more deserving dog for MVP. Queso is the whole package and then some.

DogGoneFast is thrilled to nominate Smitty for Region 9 MVP! At 11 years young, this impressive Border Collie, owned and loved by Maggie Durman, has played flyball for a decade, earning over 80,000 points and her Iron Dog award. While those milestones are extraordinary, Smitty’s true MVP spirit lies in her continued dedication to the sport. Smitty is a valuable teammate for two different flyball clubs. Beyond racing for DGF, she stepped up to help a second club build its foundation. Maggie and Smitty regularly travel across state lines to attend practices for both clubs, where Smitty’s rock-solid consistency makes her invaluable for training beginner dogs. Smitty is an all-in kind of dog that is recognizable to most competitors in Region 9. Smitty embodies the heart, generosity, and work ethic that defines Region 9 flyball. Please join us in honoring Smitty’s excellence and sportsmanship with the Region 9 MVP Award!

I am honored to nominate a special, speedy, former teammate - Wicked - for Region 9 MVP consideration. Wicked is an amazing Staffordshire Bull Terrier who ran for New River Rapids in Region 9. Wicked is the flyball dog every club needs. With a fastest time of 4.0X and setting jump heights to 8”, she doubles-up as a height-dog and a “big” dog on any team. Even more rare, she is a purebred for a multi-team. During her 10+ years of racing, Wicked earned her 50K title, received the NAFA Iron Dog Award, and reached #6 all-time among SBTs in NAFA. She was the height-dog for New River Rapids’ Regular and Multi-Club records, 2015 NAFA CanAm Classic Regular 5 and 2016 Regular 4 winning teams and was also selected for the 2016 FurFun Coconut Classic Dream Team. Wicked represents what Region 9 values in our dogs: speed, reliability, toughness, team contribution, and longevity. She was a competitor, a teammate, and a character. Anyone who knew her knew there was nothing halfway about Wicked ??" including her lifetime total of 97 destroyed Jolly Balls. For her accomplishments, resilience, and lasting contribution to Region 9 flyball, Wicked is highly deserving of this nomination.

Axle was found wandering the streets of Montreal in 2016, and his rescuers quickly realized his potential as a sports dog - ie he was A LOT for the average home. Based on only a couple of videos, Sam decided to fly him to Fredericton and hope for the best. As it turned out, Axle was made for flyball! He trained up quickly, with an incredible boxturn that looks exactly the same 10 years later. He exceeded all expectations, consistently running low 4.0s over his 9" jump height, with a pb of 3.86. Axle ran as height dog on our division 1 team for most of his career and was part of our club best time of 15.22 which still stands today as the Region 10 speed record. Now that he is 11 or 12 (we can never be sure of his age) Axle is filling in on teams as needed and remains a valuable addition to any lineup. He received his Iron Dog this year and has over 30,000 NAFA points. In his spare time Axle enjoys destroying anything that gets too close to his crate, his endless spin-bark performances, and diligently keeping the yard free of squirrels.

Fast n FURious proudly submits Jixxer for this year's Region 10 MVP. Over his career, Jixxer has been "the little engine that could", rarely making a mistake, often holding down a team as sole height dog, and manning up to help Flat Out remain in Division One for a season as well. Without him, there are times we honestly would not have been able to field a team! This cute push button Staffy/Rat has trained numerous handlers, and his consistent know-his-job demeanor has helped cultivate and proof many of our team dogs over the years. Owned by Shari and Craig, handled by many, and loved by many more, please vote for our special little engine this year!

Phantom has been racing flyball for 11 years and in that time has truly done it all. He has reliably run in every position from start to anchor to in the pack, always stepping up wherever he’s needed. Last year, Phantom reached a huge milestone earning his Onyx Award for 10 years of racing. He continues to race today and is ranked #7 among jack russell terriers in NAFA! Phantoms impact goes further than just his own racing though, as over the years he has helped train a multitude of new dogs and handlers alike. He has remained a consistent and dependable dog and continues to bring his all to every race.

Porsche is a dog who exhibits heart, drive, a real love of Flyball. Although her days of running 3.7-3.8 are behind her, at 12 1/2, there is still nothing she would rather be doing. She can run in any position, and for any handler, whether she’s never met them before, or they are her new best friend. When she’s not actually in the lanes at Flyball, she spends her time yelling because someone else is taking a turn that she feels should be hers. She also greets everyone, people or dogs, with a huge grin and a full body wiggle.

I humbly nominate Rogue for NAFA R12 Regional MVP. Rogues’ growth and accomplishment has allowed Redline Dogsports to once again be a fixture in our region’s Reg Division 1 class. She is the dog you will always hear before you see. As a height dog that would measure for 5” if the rules permitted, she sets our team height at 7”. You also must pay attention to see her, as she runs a consistent 4.1-4.2 She loves the start position and is working on playing within the pack. Her versatility doesn’t end there as she is also willing to run for anyone on our team. As her big brother Jungle is slowly returning to the ring after defeating cancer, we have all been privileged to put our hands on Rogue as a handler. She is truly a treat to run as all Redline members have found. Her feet are tiny, her legs are tiny, but her voice is strong and her heart is huge. She is the heartbeat of our team and we are so thankful to have her play with us in this sport we love. Kurt Johnson

We are thrilled to nominate Spice based on his outstanding contribution as a team dog this racing season. Although Spice is only in his second season of racing, he performs with the confidence and reliability of a seasoned veteran. Spice has a pb of 3.774, but it’s not his speed that is his true value. He and his handler, Laura, have developed into an incredibly dependable team, regularly running a full-time spot and often competing in nearly every heat across both days of a tournament. Spice has also proven his versatility, comfortably running in any position and reliably passing into new dogs as well as allowing new dogs to pass into him. Spice has accumulated an impressive 9,542 points in his career, but his value to our team goes far beyond his point total. In a year when our club has focused on building, training, and??"most importantly??"truly enjoying the team sport of Flyball, Spice and Laura have embodied what it means to be a great teammate. Spice’s consistency, adaptability, enthusiasm, and willingness to step up whenever his team needs him have made him an invaluable part of our racing season. For those reasons, we believe Spice is a deserving Region MVP.

It's a bird! It's a plane! It's Super Nugget! Able to leap hurdles and backstops in a single bound. Faster than a speeding tennis ball. More powerful than a freight train! The Queen City Road Runners are proud to nominate Eden Farms Gold Star Gentleman, Nugget, for Region 14 MVP. Nugget’s accolades celebrate not just speed and titles, but character and team spirit. Nugget earned ONYX for 20,000 career racing points at 2026 CANAM helping his team to a first place win. Nugget also earned a spot on the 2026 Fur Fun Dream Team. Nugget represents the Labrador on our Multibreed team which boasts Region 14 Multibreed Champion for the past 3 years. Nugget serves as a mentor to pups in training; can run any position, for any handler. Team Nugget is always willing to do whatever is asked of them - an invaluable team on the Road Runners. Nugget’s only vice is his love of the water. He can often be seen taking a quick dip in the creek during training (Who can blame him.) He also leaves a trail of slobbery tennis balls in his wake. Nugget embodies the spirit of a true gentleman - talented, hardworking, and beloved by his teammates. Our MVP!

Heidi is a once-in-a-lifetime Flyball machine. At almost 15 years old, she is still actively competing in Flyball. She mostly runs start, only losing about half a second as she's aged. The communication between her and Eric is built on years of experience and understanding. He's able to read her moods and focus, knowing when to move forward or step back to keep her starts under 0.100. And, they're never ones to use a practice start opportunity, instead trusting the intuition between them. She has trained numerous handlers on how to run a dog, and start, including junior handlers. Heidi has been a mainstay of our Multibreed lineups, earning over 40k Multibreed points as well as helping her Multibreed teammates each earn their MB ONYX titles. She also recently earned her HOBBES.

Vegemite has been an integral part of our club since CJ fully joined our club in 2022. Before competing with Heads or Tails, Vegemite has competed on New River Rapids in Region 9 and Surf City Flyball in Region 6. She can run any position, handled by anyone including juniors, and run with any dogs. She has run as both a height dog and pack dog, either way offering a steady presence in the lanes and helping green and nervous dogs focus and calm. In between litters, she has earned her 60k and Irondog. Her puppies can be found throughout multiple regions excelling in Flyball. Recently diagnosed with an aggressive cancer, she will continue to play Flyball as long as she's healthy enough.

Scallywags is proud to nominate Whisper for 2026 Region 15 MVP because she was irreplaceable on our team and in our hearts. Whisper was the ROCK of our team, running full-time from the start of her career in 2017 until she crossed the rainbow bridge unexpectedly in the middle of this 2026 season. She earned her HOBBES in Dec 2024 and her IRON DOG in Oct 2025. She was an incredibly consistent start dog. At ten years old, she still ran 3.9-4.1 seconds every heat of a tournament, and her handlers knew they could count on her every time. In addition to her incredible athleticism, Whisper served as a veteran helper dog on our team because nothing distracted her from her job, including green dog shenanigans. During practice and tournaments, she ran for absolutely anyone. She was often the dog we used to hook newcomers on racing, letting them handle "The Ferrari" as her late owner, Russ Bobb always called her. No matter what, you could always find Whisper vibrating with excitement on the sideline as she waited for her turn in the lanes and another chance to do the thing she loved the most - to run the race.

Having clinched the Regular Regional title for 2025, after an almost-ten-year absence from winning a Regular or Multibreed title in Region 16, Marin Running Riot is back to their winning ways, and one must ask which of their dogs has the secret sauce which got them back on top? Although many contributed, I say Sarge. Sarge the red merle Aussie helped to power Marin to numerous first place wins in Regular 1 this year. He's solid, consistent, fast, and can run anywhere in the lineup. As I understand it, in addition to running in Regular, he was also frequently a back-up dog on one of their Open teams, sometimes picking up races to support other dogs. He's also a go-to dog for helping with the green dogs in practice. Additionally, he’s attended our practice (Pacific Pups) and helped our dogs. A club MVP should lift their club to a new level. Sarge and Maggie have done that, and the proof is the Region 16 title this year. But Sarge and Maggie have gone beyond helping their club, and helped other dogs and handlers, too. To me, that’s the definition of a Regional MVP.

A flyball dog like Delta does not come around often. As a highly driven athlete in phenomenal condition, she is extremely consistent, making her a dream to pass into. She starts each tournament running blistering speeds and ends running the same blistering speeds, with a line-to-line PB of 3.604 seconds. She also has a beautiful enviable snappy turn. Delta is incredibly solid and nothing fazes her, making her perfect for helping train green dogs. She is also perfect for training new handlers. Anyone can run her, even kids. She has had at least eight different handlers at practices throughout the last year. Additionally, Delta can run absolutely anywhere in the pack, even with new dogs, never spitting her ball or going around jumps. Her reliability and versatility, along with her stamina, make her an excellent dog for double-listing as a back-up on other teams. Delta is a height dog to boot! She set 9-inches on the multibreed teams that repeatedly broke the ADGW and regional record this year, ending with a 16.088. She was also the height dog that set ADGW's regular record with a 15.2 in 2024. Delta is a rare flyball star who shone especially bright this year.

Luv deserves the regional MVP award because of her contribution to building Switchback from the ground up in the two short years she was with us. Morgan met Luv as a puppy at a local store and encouraged her owner to come to flyball practice. Luv was not specifically bred for flyball, showcasing that flyball is for all dogs. Don't be fooled by her size, she was a force to be reckoned with! After she debuted in a race in August 2025, we pulled her from tournaments to polish up her skills. In July 2026, she re-debuted with no faults, a snappy turn, and a PB of 4.2 that weekend; with wide passes no less! She was everything you could've wanted in a height dog. Luv was the epitome of go slow (in training) to go fast. She had such a bright flyball career ahead of her and we are devastated by the loss of her. She deserves regional MVP as a founding member of Switchback, introducing someone new (her owner) to dog sports, and her ability to make everyone who met her smile. The best ones are gone too soon. We'll miss you, Tiny Tot.

Launch Flyball is pleased to nominate TriHard's Timber's Blade "Sharp" for Region 19 2026 MVP. Sharp is an extraordinarily consistent and winning competitor. She began representing our region on October 7th, 2016 during that year's CANAM. Since then she has competed in 139 tournament days across five states, accumulating 34,365 points and 13 titles, including Iron Dog. Sharp races with heart and a competitive spirit that has led Launch Flyball Club to many victories. Like the very best flyball dogs, she isn't just fast but routinely demonstrates an amazing swimmer's turn on the box. Sharp was our first 3.5 border whippet and for many years has contributed significantly to Launch's success, both in Region 19, and across the country. Extremely friendly, compact, and intelligent, Sharp will run in any position and for any handler and excels both as an start 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 years, we feel she is very deserving of MVP recognition.

If there ever was a dog to demonstrate what it means to be a true MVP, Wrangler is that dog. It is pretty doubtful that there is a team in Region 21 that hasn’t used or witnessed her versatility, whether as a borrowed dog, a helper dog, a teacher of dogs and humans alike. She has helped train numerous handlers, but most importantly, she is helping to build the future of our sport by running for any and all of the kids. While impressive, a Multibreed Onyx and 40K hardly begin to explain this girl’s stellar career. Wrangler’s versatility is exceptional for any dog, but especially notable due to the headstrong and vocal personality traits that truly make up a Husky. Wrangler will happily run for anyone willing to dish out snacks…unless they are carb heavy! We are always grateful for our sassy Wrangler Jo and her contribution to the game.