What are the different divisions of competition at disc dog events?
There are many competitive disc dog organizations with varied divisions. The three most common are Mini-distance, Long-distance and Freestyle. Mini-distance is also called Toss & Fetch or Fetch & Catch depending on the organization. This division has a time limit that is usually 60 seconds and the main objective is to have your dog catch as many discs as possible before time is called. Also, the greater the distance traveled by the dog with a successful catch, the more points that will be earned, with the greatest points earning distance usually being 40 yards. Long-distance is a variation of Mini-distance except that the throws and catches average approximately 60-80 yards in length. Some Long-distance events have a time limit and some do not. Freestyle is a timed division that averages 90 seconds to 2-1/2 minutes. Competitive teams perform a choreographed routine exhibiting many different types of throws and varying styles of acrobatic tricks in sync with music. Freestyle is a great
