From the Committee

 

The aim of this page is to inform members about what the AFA committee is currently working on and recent developments.

Committee Meeting 28th June, 2010 minutes

30th June, 2010 - Notification 19 -The AFA Committee at its Meeting on Monday the 28th June 2010 approved 4 amendments to the Rules for adoption as On Trial Rules effective from 30th July 2010  i.e. they will be applied at competition held after the 30th July 2010. The first 3 Rule amendments outlined below are seen by the Committee as being fairly minor in effect and accordingly the Committee will be placing them before members as part of the 2010 AGM.

Committee Meeting 3rd June, 2010 minutes

Committee Meeting 3rd May, 2010 minutes

Committee Meeting 12th April, 2010 minutes

15th April, 2010 - Notification 18 - The AFA Committee at its April 2010 Meeting dealt with several matters involving clarification issues associated with AFA Rules and determined that the following clarification should be specifically drawn to attention of Club co-ordinators, Judges and all members;

Committee Meeting 1st March, 2010
Treasurers Report
Correspondence
President resigns
New President & Vice President appointed
AFA Sanctioned Events
AGM follow up:
  - Junior handler scheme
Dog Incident Sub-committee
Rules Sub-Committee
Update on Sydney Royal & 2011 Nationals
Signature Lights Update
Judges Exam Review
AFA Matting Protocol
Clarification on Tied Heats
Given Meeting was scheduled for Easter Monday proposed that it be deferred one week to 12th April as next committee meeting.
Committee meeting minutes 1st March, 2010

7th February, 2010 - Notification 17 - The AFA Committee at the February 2010 meeting approved the on trial rule - Rules for the code of conduct for Veteran's class. Notification was sent via email to all AFA Members who have provided their email address to the AFA.

Committee Meeting Monday 1st February, 2010
Treasurers Report
Correspondence
AFA Sanctioned Events
AGM follow up:
  - Junior handler scheme
Dog Incident Sub-committee
Rules Sub-Committee
Update on Sydney Royal & 2011 Nationals
Update on Melbourne Pet Expo
Signature Lights Update
Judges Exam Review
Process for consideration and approval of alternative race formats and establishment of Rules for approved formats
Request to clarify AFA position re smoking in or adjacent to Ring.
Next AFA committee meeting Monday 1st March, 2010
Committee meeting minutes 1st February, 2010 FINAL

20th January, 2010 - Notification # 16 - The AFA Committee at its January 2010 Meeting dealt with two issues regarding interpretation of the Rules. Was sent via email to all AFA Members who have provided their email address to the AFA.

Committee Meeting Monday 11th January, 2010
Treasurers Report
Correspondence
AFA Sanctioned Events
AGM follow up:
  - Junior handler scheme
Dog Incident Sub-committee
Rules Sub-Committee
Update on Sydney Royal & 2011 Nationals
Update on Dog World Games
Update on Melbourne Pet Expo
Signature Lights Update
Judges Exam Review
AFA Matting review
Pre-event training session
Next AFA committee meeting Monday 1st February, 2010
Committee meeting minutes 11th January, 2010

13th December, 2009 - Notification # 15 -The AFA Committee at its December Meeting considered two Rules clarification matters and as a result decided to issue this Rule Clarification statement to Judges, Club Co-ordinators and AFA Members. 1 - Interference caused by one teams ball being propelled into other teams racing lane and causing distraction to a dog in other team. 2 - Definition of Interference.

Committee Meeting Monday 7th December, 2009
Treasurers Report
Correspondence
AFA Sanctioned Events
Junior handler scheme
Dog Incident Sub-committee
Rules Sub-Committee
Update on Sydney Royal & 2011 Nationals
Update on Dog World Games
Update on Sydney Pet Expo
Signature Lights Update
Judges Exam Review
Retraining Log
Definition of Interference
Consideration of new title award
Use of 6' baseboard
Next AFA committee meeting Monday 11th January, 2010
Committee Meeting Minutes 7th December, 2009

12th November, 2009 Notification # 14 - The AFA Committee at its October and November 2009 Committee Meetings considered a number of Rules clarification requests and as a result decided to issue this Rule Clarification Statement to all Judges and Club coordinators.
1. Clarification of new Forfeit Rules dealing with teams not reporting for races.
2. Clarification of Carding for ‘chasing’.
3. Clarification of Rule regarding rerunning a heat after a false start.
The above notification was sent via email to all AFA Members who have provided their email address to the AFA.

Committee Meeting Monday 2nd November, 2009
Treasurers Report
Correspondence
AFA Sanctioned Events
Junior handler scheme
Dog Incident Sub-committee
Rules Sub-Committee
Update on Sydney Royal & 2011 Nationals
Update on Dog World Games
Update on Sydney Pet Expo
Signature Lights Update
Judges Exam Review
2009 Nationals Report
AFA Polo shirts available for purchase
AFA perfect start badge award 0.000
Next AFA committee meeting Monday 7th December, 2009
Committee Meeting Minutes 2nd November, 2009

Committee Meeting Monday 5th October, 2009
Treasurers Report
Correspondence
AFA Sanctioned Events
Junior handler scheme
Rules Sub-Committee
Update on Sydney Royal & 2011 Nationals
Update on Dog World Games
Update on Sydney Pet Expo
Signature Lights Update
Judges Exam Review
Member proposal for State Championships
ANKC Replacement agrement between ANKC & AFA
Fees for new members joining late in AFA Financial Year
Unfinancial Members
Flying Times Production
Possible WA Regional Rep contact
Next AFA committee meeting Monday 2nd November, 2009
Committee Meeting Minutes 5th October, 2009

Committee Meeting Monday 7th September, 2009
Treasurers Report
Correspondence
New Membership approval
AFA Sanctioned Events
Change of Clubs
Administrative Matters
  - Steward & Timekeeper Exam
2009 AGM Planning
  - Committee Responsibility Allocation
  - Rules Reprint
  - Annual return to ACT registrar
  - Discussion - Junior Handler Motion
Sub-committee Dog Incident Report
Rules Sub-Committee
Update on Sydney Royal & 2011 Nationals
Update on Dog World Games
Update on Sydney Pet Expo
Signature Lights Update
Judges Exam Review
Member proposal for State Championships
ANKC Replacement agrement between ANKC & AFA
AFA T-Shorts
National Trophies
Next committee meeting Monday 5th October,2009
Committee meeting Minutes 7th September, 2009

Committee Meeting Monday 3rd August, 2009
Treasurers Report
Correspondence
New Membership approval
AFA Sanctioned Events
Administrative Matters
  - Steward & Timekeeper Exam
2009 AGM Planning
Update on Sydney Royal & 2011 Nationals
Dog World Games
Signature Lights Update
Sub-committee Dog Incident Report
Rules Sub-Committee
Member proposal for State Championships
National Advertising Proposal
2009 National team nomination entry form - soft copy
ANKC Replacement agrement between ANKC & AFA
Next committee meeting Monday 7th September,2009
Committee meeting minutes 3rd August, 2009

14th July, 2009 Notification # 13 - Amendment to Clause 10 of AFA Rules and Policies - designed to clarify role and duties of the position of AFA Representative (pdf), this on trial policy is effective 1st September, 2009. Was sent via email to all AFA Members who have provided their email address to the AFA.

13th July, 2009 - Notification 12 - Amendments to Rules ( Section 9.2) to include “Mistreatment of a Dog” and amended Penalty for “Inhumane treatment of a dog”. pdf  Was sent via email to all AFA Members who have provided their email address to the AFA.

13th July, 2009 - Notification about World Dog Games - Bulletin #2, was sent via email to all AFA Members who have provided their email address .

Committee Meeting Monday 6th July, 2009
Treasurers Report
Correspondence
New Membership approval
AFA Sanctioned Events
Notification of new Club
Administrative Matters
  - Steward & Timekeeper Exam
2009 AGM Planning
Update on Sydney Royal & 2011 Nationals
Dog World Games
Signature Lights Update
Judges Exam Format Review
Sub-committee Dog Incident Report
Member proposal for State Championships
National Advertising Proposal
Next committee meeting Monday 3rd August, 2009
Minutes 6th July, 2009

Committee Meeting Monday 1st June, 2009
Treasurers Report
Correspondence
New Membership approval
AFA Sanctioned Events
Notification of new Club
Administrative Matters
  - Steward & Timekeeper Exam
2009 AGM Planning
Update on Sydney Royal & 2011 Nationals
Dog World Games
Signature Lights Update
Judges Exam Format Review
Clarification re authority of non-officiating Judges to issue cards outside the ring at competitions.
Suggested amended process for recording Incident reports.
2009 Nationals - Judge nomination and selection.
Rule Book Amendments
Dog Vaccinations
Next committee meeting Monday 6th July, 2009
Minutes 1st June, 2009

On the 16th May, 2009 - Notification # 11 - Notice to Club Co-ordinators - Notification of special conditions associated with sanctioned events download pdf was sent via email to Club Co-ordinators who have provided their email address to the AFA.

On the 16th May, 2009 - Notification # 10 - Notice to all affiliated Clubs & AFA Members - Dog Vaccination Policy download pdf was sent via email to all AFA Members who have provided their email address to the AFA.

Committee Meeting Monday 4th May, 2009
Treasurers Report
Correspondence
AFA Sanctioned Events
Administrative Matters
  - Steward & Timekeeper Exam
New Membership approval
Transfer of Clubs
Review of AGM process and Date for 2009 AGM.
Report of Dog Incident Sub-Committee
Report from Rule Sub-committee
Update on Sydney Royal & 2011 Nationals
Dog World Games
Signature Lights Update
Judges Exam Format Review
Dog Vaccinations
Purchase of AFA Bumper Stickers
Next committee meeting Monday 1st June, 2009
Minutes 4th May, 2009

On the 17th April, 2009 - Notification # 9 - Seed Time - amended date of application for web and declared seed time effective from 1st May 2009 as “on trial” Rules. download pdf was sent via email to Club Co-ordinators & AFA Judges who have provided their email address to the AFA.

On the 17th April, 2009 - Clarification re: Penalty Cards carryover:
"Clarification re Penalty Cards carryover from Round Robin to Elimination/Champion Trophy Competition formats; Would Competition organisers, Judges and Timekeepers please note that any penalty cards issued in a Round Robin format competition carry over to a subsequent Elimination or Champion Trophy format. it is important that carding details are transferred to the new format time sheets before the start of the new format. " Was sent via email to Club Co-ordinators & AFA Judges who have provided their email address to the AFA.

Committee Meeting Monday 6th April, 2009
Treasurers Report
Correspondence
AFA Sanctioned Events
Administrative Matters
  - Steward & Timekeeper Exam
New Membership approval
Transfer of Clubs
Change of Club name
Matter's arising from 2008 AGM
 - Print production of 150 Updated Rulebook
Report of Dog Incident Sub-Committee
Update on Sydney Royal Planning
Purina / RAS Bid for Nationals 2011
Amended Rule re: Seed Time
Clarification re Penalty Cards carryover from Round Robin to Elimination/Champion Trophy Competition formats.
Signature Lights Update
AFA Banning the use of check chains
2009/2010 fees
Flying Times Update
Height Card situation effective 1st July, 2009
Approval of Record Run
Submission re current Judges Exam Format
Submission re AFA funding a promotion of flyball as part of each years National Championships
Establishment of Signature lights maintenance and replacement provision fund.
Next committee meeting Monday 4th May, 2009
Minutes 6th April, 2009

Committee Meeting Monday 2nd March, 2009
Treasurers Report
Correspondence
AFA Sanctioned Events
Administrative Matters
  - Steward & Timekeeper Exam
New Membership approval
Transfer of Clubs
Administration Matters - Approved Steve Pitt's appointment as Level 1 Judge
Matter's arising from 2008 AGM
 - Process for updating Rulebook
Report of Rules Sub-Committee
  - Report re mechanisms to improve consistent application of dog aggression Penalties
Report of Dog Incident Sub-Committee
Update on Sydney Royal
Judges Shirts & Caps
2009 Melbourne Pet Expo
Handicap Racing as standalone format
Signature Lights Update
AFA Banning the use of check chains
Flying Times Update
Next commitee meeting Monday 6th April, 2009
Minutes 2nd March, 2009

Committee Meeting Monday 2nd February, 2009
Treasurers Report
Correspondence
AFA Sanctioned Events
Administrative Matters
  - Steward & Timekeeper Exam
New Membership approval
Transfer of Clubs
Matter's arising from 2008 AGM
 - Process for updating Rulebook
Report of Rules Sub-Committee
Report of Dog Incident Sub-Committee
Submissions about Sydney Royal Show
New Judges shirts
Handicap Racing as standalone format
AFA Promotional Material
2009 Melbourne Pet Expo
Flying Times set deadline
Signature Lights Update
Trial on Forfeit Rule clarification
Heat Policy
Clarification Rule - Padding on jumps
Possible AFA generator
Minutes 2nd February, 2009

On 19th January, 2009 NOTIFICATION # 8 - 3 x Rule amendments to be adopted and implemented effective from 21st February 2009 as “on trial” Rules. download pdf was sent via email to Club Co-ordinators & AFA Judges who have provided their email address to the AFA.

Committee Meeting Monday 12th January, 2009
Treasurers Report
Correspondence
AFA Sanctioned Events
Administrative Matters
  - Steward & Timekeeper Exam
New Membership approval
Transfer of Clubs
Matter's arising from 2008 AGM
 - Process for updating Rulebook
Report of Rules Sub-Committee
- New Rules on Trial
Report of Dog Incident Sub-Committee
Submissions about Sydney Royal Show
Ways to encourage participation in Demonstrations
New Judges shirts ordered expect in 2 weeks
Handicap Racing as standalone format
AFA Promotional Material
2009 Pet Expo
Flying Times set deadlines
Sasha's Blend sponsorship
Clarification Rule - Jump Knocked down
Minutes 12th January, 2009

On 2nd January, 2009 NOTIFICATION # 7 - New Guideline for Calculating Divisional splits download pdf was sent via email to Club Co-ordinators & AFA Judges who have provided their email address to the AFA.

Committee Meeting Monday 1st December, 2008
Treasurers Report
Correspondence
AFA Sanctioned Events
Administrative Matters
  - Steward & Timekeeper Exam
New Membership approval
Change of Clubs
Matter's arising from 2008 AGM
 - AGM Process Review
 - Interpretation of Constitution re:Voting
 - Procurement of 5 wickets
Report of Rules Sub-Committee
Report of Dog Incident Sub-Committee
Submissions about Sydney Royal Show
Handicap Racing as standalone
New Judges shirts requesting sizes for final order
Flying Times will be published shortly
Web content needs to be updated
Title Shields
Urgent Membership approval delegation
Minutes 1st December, 2008

On 8th November, 2008 NOTIFICATION # 6 - AFA Regional Representative responsibilities download pdf was sent via email to Club Co-ordinators who have provided their email address to the AFA. If any AFA members missed this correspondence and would like to be part of the AFA email distribution list, please email your details to membership@flyball.org.au.

Meeting 3rd November, 2008
Treasurers Report
Correspondence
AFA Sanctioned Events
Administrative Matters
- Steward & Timekeeper Exam
New Members
New Club Affiliation
Change of Clubs
Matter's arising from 2008 AGM
 - AGM Process Review
- Measurement Wicket implementation
 - Process for updating Red Rule Book - amendments
Report of Rules Sub-Committee
Report of Dog Incident Sub-Committee
Submissions about Sydney Royal Show
New Judges shirts with new logo
AFA Promotional Banners
5 Heat races clarification
Regional Rep responsibilities
Incomplete Timesheets for Boorowa
Flying Times Deadline
Online Membership application
Sydney Pet Expo update
Minutes 3rd November, 2008

On 11th October, 2008 NOTIFICATION #5 ON TRIAL RULE ON JUMP HEIGHTS - IMPLEMENTATION ADOPTED AT 2008 AGM. download pdf was sent via email to AFA Judges & Club Co-ordinators who have provided their email address to the AFA. If any AFA members missed this correspondence and would like to be part of the AFA email distribution list, please email your details to membership@flyball.org.au.

Meeting 6th October, 2008

Treasurers Report
AFA Sanctioned Events

Correspondence

Administrative Matters

  - Steward & Timekeeper Exam

  - purchase of Quickbooks Accounting software

Change of Clubs

Matter's arising from 2008 AGM

 - AGM Process Review

 - Interpretation of Constitution re:Voting

 - Jump Height Rule Implementation

 - Process for updating Red Rule Book - amendments

Report of Rules Sub-Committee

Report of Dog Incident Sub-Committee

Submissions about Sydney Royal Show

Sydney Pet Expo Agreement

Judges shirts with new logo

Vomit in the Ring

AFA Promotional Banners

Minutes 6th October, 2008

On 10th September, 2008 NOTIFICATION #4 AMENDED RULE FOR DECIDING ROUND ROBIN RESULTS WHERE TIED COMPETITION POINTS EXIST ADOPTED AT 2008 AGM. download pdf was sent via email to AFA Members who have provided their email address to the AFA. If any AFA members missed this correspondence and would like to be part of the AFA email distribution list, please email your details to membership@flyball.org.au.

It will take some time for the AFA to arrange to have the new Rules incorporated into a reprinting of the Red Rule book. Pending such a reprint the Committee suggests that those members who wish to update their Rule Books print a copy of this advice and insert it into the Rule Book.

Meeting 1st September, 2008
Allocation of Jobs
Treasurers Report
AFA Sanctioned Events

New Members

Correspondence

Administrative Matters

  - Steward & Timekeeper Exam

Matter's arising from 2008 AGM

Preparation for 2008 AGM

Report of Rules Sub-Committee

Report of Dog Incident Sub-Committee

Submissions about Sydney Royal Show

Stage 3 of Website Development

Other Business

Minutes 1st September, 2008

On 2nd September, 2008 NOTIFICATION #3 OF AFA RULE AMENDMENTS ADOPTED AT 2008 AGM. download pdf was sent via email to Judges and Club/Team Coordinators who have provided their email address to the AFA. If any Club/Team Coordinators missed this correspondence and would like to be part of the AFA email distribution list, please email your details to membership@flyball.org.au.

It will take some time for the AFA to arrange to have the new Rules incorporated into a reprinting of the Red Rule book. Pending such a reprint the Committee suggests that those members who wish to update their Rule Books print a copy of this advice and insert it into the Rule Book.

Meeting 30th August, 2008 AFA Annual General Meeting
Minutes AFA AGM 30th August, 2008

Meeting 4th August, 2008

Treasurers Report
AFA Sanctioned Events

New Members

Correspondence

Administrative Matters

  - Treasurer reported new PC tower received

  - Steward & Timekeeper Exam

Matter's arising from 2007 AGM

Preparation for 2008 AGM

Report of Rules Sub-Committee

Black Card Incident

Submissions about Sydney Royal Show

Stage 3 of Website Development

Other Business

Minutes 4 August, 2008

On 16th July, 2008 a Formal Notification of AFA Rule clarification # 2 – Combined divisions competition points - download pdf was sent via email to Judges and Club/Team Coordinators who have provided their email address to the AFA. If any Club/Team Coordinators missed this correspondence and would like to be part of the AFA email distribution list, please email your details to membership@flyball.org.au.

Meeting 7th July, 2008

Treasurers Report
AFA Sanctioned Events

New Members

Resignation of Justin Allen & Amy Holmes

Insurance clarification re ANKC Members competing in AFA Competitions.

Administrative Matters

  - Honorary members could sit AFA Exams for Stewards and timekeepers

  - Steward & Timekeeper Exam
  - New Membership cards issued and Committee noted much positive feed back.

Matter's arising from AGM

Preparation for 2008 AGM

  - AGM venue details

  - Postal ballot due out 14th July

  - Committee Nomination forms

Report of Rules Sub Committee

  - Combined Divisions Competition Points

  - Manual Starts

Web Development Project Update - Members Login launched

Flying Times Production delays

Minutes 7th July 2008

Meeting 2nd June, 2008

Treasurers Report
AFA Sanctioned Events

New Members

Administrative Matters

  - Group email reminder for Membership renewals

  - Steward & Timekeeper Exam
  - New Membership cards ordered, available in 2 weeks

Matter's arising from AGM

Report from AFA / ANKC Sub Committee

AFA Logo feedback - positive feedback received

Report of Rules Sub Committee

Acquisition of 4th set of Signature Lights

Purchase of US Wicket
SA EJS

Guideline for Hosting a National Championship

Preparation for 2008 AGM

Web Development Project Update
Minutes 2nd June 2008

On 15th May, 2008 a Formal Notification of Rule Changes & Rule Clarification # 1 - download pdf was sent via email to Judges and Club/Team Coordinators who have provided their email address to the AFA. If any Club/Team Coordnators missed this correspondence and would like to be part of the AFA email distribution list, please email your details to membership@flyball.org.au.

Meeting 4th May, 2008

Treasurers Report
AFA Sanctioned Events

New Members

Administrative Matters

Matter's arising from AGM

Report of Rules Subcommittee

New AFA Logo approved for Membership cards

Champions Trophy

Communication of Rules changes or any clarification

Further purchase of Signature Light

Early preparation of the AGM

First Tasmania competition

Minutes 4th May, 2008

Meeting 7th April, 2008

Treasurers Report
AFA Sanctioned Events

2010 NAFC to hosted by Berwick

New Members

Approved Timekeeper & Steward exam's

Ordering of membership Cards

Matter's arising from AGM

Report on Nationals

Dog Incident

Rule Clarification

Tassie Flying Paws at Ringwood Highland Games

New clubs in Bungaberg/Townsville QLD

Minutes 7th April, 2008

Meeting 3rd March 2008
Appointment of NSW Rep Richard Mellon

Treasurers Report
AFA Sanctioned Events
Dog Measurement Sub committee
Engraving Signature Gear
Report from Dogs Incident Sub-committee
Champion Trophy format approved for trial
National Update

Non Affiliated Clubs
Clarification of Round Robin rules when combining divisions
Proposed new racing format
Submission date for 2011 NAFC
ANKC correspondence
Purchase of US Wicket for trial

Minutes 3rd March 2008

Meeting 5th February 2008

AFA Sanctioned events

Admin Matters Update

National Update

Champion Trophy Format update

Measurement Sub-committee Report

Dogs off Lead at competitions

Non Affiliated Clubs

Use of Generator for AFA Lights

AFA Web development

Clarification on Crossing Policy

Hiring of AFA Lights

Next AFA Committee meeting Monday 3rd March, 2008

The AFA Committee has amended the original Draft Minutes of the February 2008 Meeting under the heading " General Business - Item ( f) Dapto Competition - Judges Report re Incidents". The amendment relates to the reported conversation between the Judge and Mr. Trent Shepherd. The original Draft Minute incorrectly recorded that Mr. Shepherd had requested that the Judge issue Mr. Ferguson with a Black Card for unsportsman like behaviour over a complaint that Mr.Ferguson had earlier made to the Judge. This was an incorrect interpretation of the wording of the Judges Incident Report by the AFA Committee.The amended Minutes reflect the wording used in the Judges Incident Report regarding this conversation. The AFA Committee apologies to both Mr Richardson and Mr. Shepherd for the inaccurate original Minute of their conversation.

Amended Minutes 5th February, 2008

Meeting 14th January 2008

Sanctioned Events

ANKC Agreement signed effective 1-Jan-2008

June Hunter appointed Accreditted 1 Judge

Appointment of supervising Judges

5 Members passed Steward / Timekeeper questionnaire

Break Out Policy finalised

Dog Behaviour Policy finalised

NAFC 2008 update

Seed Time query

Change clubs with exemption

Hiring of AFA Signature Lights

Treatment of late payment for renewals in the future

Next AFA Committee meeting Monday 4th February, 2008

Minutes 14th January, 2008

Meeting 3rd December 2007

2009 National Bid - presentations

Sanctioned Events

Administrative Matters

Supervisory Judges Report

Late Membership Renewals, New Members urgent requests for approvals and late Club affiliation

2008 Insurance Cover

Clarification of Breakout Policy wording.

AFA Logo redesign

Champion Trophy Racing Format Proposal

Declared Seed Time Clarification

Points position where non-financial member raced in a Team.

Qualifications for AFA Representative Position

Clarification - Incorrect breakout times applied at Competition

ANKC Agreement – for Chairs Signature

2008 Nationals Update

Signature Lights and Breakout Rule.

Meeting 5th November 2007

AFA Privacy Policy published

AFA Committee Code of Conduct published

Discipline Protocols for Dog & Member Incidents

Update of Rules & Policies Documentation

Administrative Matters.

Steward exam results

Sanctioned Events

AFA Event clashes

Update on laminated Membership Cards

ANKC Agreement

Judges Microphone System

Judges for Nationals

New Judges entering training

Minutes 5 Nov 2007

Meeting 8th October 2007

Update of Rules & Polices documentation

Measuring Sub committee formed

Update on Membership cards

Proposed AFA Conference

Flying Times Deadline 22nd October

New Official Australian Record 17.309

Catherine Saberton approved as an Accredited 1 Judge

Administrative Matters.

Steward exam results

AFA Privacy Policy

Trial new timesheet format

Trial new Champion trophy racing format

C14 form to be withdrawn

Review of Constitution Re: AFA Discipline

Minutes 8 Oct 2007

 

Meeting 3rd September 2007

Matters arising from AGM discussions

Notification to members of 2008 fee increases and amendment to AFA membership Forms.

Promotion and Media Marketing of AFA

Clarification of Breakout Policy wording and intent.

Steward exam results

Karen Shields approved as an Accredited 1 Judge

Administrative Matters.

AFA Privacy Policy

Storage of AFA archives

Transfer of Qld EJS to Tasmania

Review of suggestions re changes to format of Competition Timesheets and proposed new Excel formats for draw

AFA Logo

Review of dog Aggression Policy and its extension to cover Interference, Distraction, Suspected aggression and aggression

Need to clarify written protest procedure and protest fee.

Change of Clubs (for Noting)

Cost of new Judges Shirts

Life Members recognized on Web.

Judges judging own Clubs Teams

Minutes 3 Sep 2007

Draft Minutes of the AFA AGM 25 August 2007

Meeting 6th August 2007

Honorary Life member proposals

Membership renewals after 31 Jul 2007

Unfinancial Clubs

Potential for "Group email"

AGM preparations

AFA Fee Review (Next Year)

AFA logo

Ballot re: Breakout rule

Transfer of EJS to Tasmania

Timekeepers worksheet

Committee & Judge expenses

Flyball TV.

Minutes 6 Aug 2007

 

Meeting 2nd July 2007

VIC Regional Rep Eric van Zuyden appointed by committee

AGM - report from sub-committee

Rule Change - report from sub-committee

Flyball-TV concept

ANKC / AFA discussion - flyball development in Australia
Minutes 2 July 2007

Communication from the AFA President

Meeting 18th June 2007

Minutes 18 June 2007

Meeting 4th June 2007

Congratulations to our first ticketed Steward & Timekeepers - Bruce Koch & Leah Guillan

$80 fee will be applied if AFA is required to complete the Points workbook

Discussion about future expenditure of the AFA, there is a need to raise levies.

The minutes for June 07

Meeting 7th May 2007

Meeting 2nd April 2007

Personal ads for members

Motion that classified ads 2 x 2 would cost $5 in the Flying Times

Nationals Bid

2008 in conjunction with Canberra Show – 25th February – two day

competition – CDC to host – Advance to offer additional prizes

Judges for Nationals 2007

Vicki Kennelly and Rosie Milton

Australian Record

of 17.718 seconds by Norwest Thunderdogs on 18th March, 2007 be accepted

Jenny Millar

will be standing in as Victorian Rep while Sheree is away.

Annual General Meeting

be set at 25th August, 2007

Approval by email to be confirmed and minuted

New timesheets on website

4-month waiting rule

to 90 days with current exemptions to be balloted by members

Add a fostering dogs page for website

Meeting 5 March 2007

Resignation

Resignation of Emma LeCras as Secretary and Committee Member.

Jump Heights

New jump heights to be balloted by members – max 14inches & min 7inches.

New Policy

2 reruns only if other team has finished their heat.

Junior Stewards – 14 years and up after sitting questions. See Membership Information for full details.

Team Captains to sign off timesheets at competitions.

Box loaders holding balls in hand when cocking boxes

First Aid

Two new first aid kits need to be purchased.

FAQ's

New Question & Answer section on web to be published in the Flying Times also.

Signature System

Third Signature System has been ordered.

Forms

New C10 Title Redemption form has been placed on website.

Record Run

New Record Run approved.

Meeting 5 February 2007

Signature System

Remote from Signature system sent back to Signature for repairs.

Old style EJS to be sent to SA after Canberra Royal

Forms

Amend wording on Entry Form ie; signed for and on behalf of the team.

Nationals

2010 Nationals closing date for interest 31st March 2008.

Calendar of Events

Extend Calendar of events to include events for 2008 & 2009.

Meeting 8 January 2007

Ron Richardson

Ron passed as an Accredited 1 Judge

EJS

New purchase of Signature system approved

Transportation of lights to Canberra Royal

NSW lights are now working well after some work done by Ron Richarson and Mal Ford (Thank you guys).

Meeting 4 December 2006

EJS

Distribution of next system - will be allocated to the ACT and NSW regions

3000 Point Title

Motion moved to name this Title after Jeddah

Judges

Some discussion regarding Judges doing a time spell rather than doing the complete division. Competition Organiser should agree and team captains in a trial competition.

Meeting 13 November 2006

Seeding Policy

Finalized wording for seeding policy

Pet Expo

Sydney discussion about the success of the pet expo and money raised toward EJS through a raffle with goods donated by Pet Barn (Gosford)

New Battery

Battery for NSW EJS

EJS Repairs

Perspex has been replaced in the ACT EJS gates

Meeting 9 October 2006

Associate Members as Judges

Much discussion took place regarding this issue. Motion that the guidelines for applying to become a Judge be ameded to include that they must be a financial member to apply.

Contesting Height Cards Procedure

If a height card is contested the Judge can re-measure the dog and it is suggested that the height (if different) not be enforces on the day but the Judge is to put forward on an Incident Report for the AFA Committee to decide.

Meeting 4 September 2006

Secretarial Duties

To be split between 1 secretary and 3 assistant secretaries

Timesheets

Problems in Victoria - Team captains are responsible for checking that dogs are circled, the timesheets are also checked by the judge and AFA representative and naturally the timekeepers.

Judges

Judges are to forward their own incident repors to the AFA within 48 hours. Email if fine (pitken@optusnet.com.au) followed by the originals in the mail.

Meeting 7 August 2006

Membership Renewal Date

CRN renewals are due 30th June each but and will remain current until the 31st July each year

Declared Seed Times

If there is any confusion from members they should be directed to Regional Representative for clarification

Meeting 3 July 2006

Judges - Accredited Judges Training Program

Levels of Judges - Supervising Judge - Accredited1 - Accredited 2

Application for Provisional Judges - Tim Slade (Full Throttle) - Glenn Pritchard (Norwest)

Title Awards

Simply to be referred to by the number of points for the foreseeable future as only 4 ballots were received. Will review naming after first dog  has received the required number of points.

AGM

It has been arranged for us to use Intercall. Rates are $210 plus GST for 1st hour for 10 hookups. We will arrange to do a trial run with the August committee meeting with a view to do it for the AGM. Rosie to send Kerry details to set up phone account.

Heights

Need to put together a formula to share with the rest of the committee in relation to heights

Golden Oldies

Contact BFA and NAFA to find out about what happens when a dog cannot jump its original jump height.

Meeting 5 June 2006

Judges
Existing Provisional Judges - There are a number of people who started their provisional judging in 2003  due the changes in the interpretation and policies it was decided they should re-sit their exam.

New Applications - An application from Rebecca White from Flyball Fanatics (QLD) has been received to start Provisional Judges Training.
Full Judge - Trent Shepherd - ACT:  A completed assessment for Trent has been provided to the AFA Committee and recommends his appointment as a Full Judge, the AFA Committee appointed Trent as an Accredited Judge.
NSW Judging Issues - The committee acknowledged the issues raised by NSW in concern with the lack of Judges. A letter of reply was sent.

Title Pins
Title Pins applied for - Apparently there are title pins available which are not listed on the Title Redemption form. They will be added to the Title Redemption form for all members to apply for.

The AFA Committee voted to add new titles for members gaining 3,000 points or more. Title will be 1,000 points apart form 3,000 to 10,000. Submission forms to be made and placed in the next newsletter (June 2006) and placed on the AFA website. Submissions will close on the 30th June 2006. Postal Ballot papers will be sent to members in July to ballot on new names – Ballot closing on the 18th July 2006 and the results will be announced at the AGM. 

Club Affiliations -Due 30 June 2006, any competitions already sanctioned after 1st July 2006 will become sanction pending the renewal of Affiliation of the host clubs.

AFA AGM venues - Regional Reps are currently investigating potential venues and conference call facilities. 

Meeting 8 May 2006

Title Points Workbook - The AFA Committee agreed that as of the 1st July host clubs will take full responsibility for competition points, the AFA Committee members will not be double checking the point’s workbooks and all queries will need to be directed to the competition organisers.
Resignation - Ann Coburn has submitted her resignation from the AFA Committee effective immediately. The Committee would like to thank Ann for her contribution.
AGM date 2006 – Date for the 2006 AGM will be August 26th, further discussion regarding processes will take place at the next meeting.

Meeting 11 April 2006

Australian National Flyball Championship 2007-Two submissions to host the 2007 National were received.  One from Norwest Thunderdogs and the other from Qld. The consortium of the Brisbane clubs won the right to host the 2007 Nationals. 
QLD Regional Representative Sue Norton appointed.
Approval of Associate Members - Associate members need to be approved by the AFA committee.
Points Conversion / Title Points - Points to be awarded in increments of 1000 after 2000 points FDGCh title.  The AGM will be the cut off date for querying any points under the old system.  
Awards - The committee agreed that a ballot of members needs to be done to determine names of new awards.
Seeding of teams for competitions - Teams should be seeded based on the information supplied by the (records and) statistics coordinator. This information will be updated on a regular basis and listed on the AFA Seeding web page. Seeding times for a competition will be based on the fastest time recorded by a team during their last three sanctioned competitions and a seed list will be supplied from the latest available data on the 14th day before the competition date.
Any time recorded more than 4 months before this date are declared null and void. A declared time, to be used as the seeding time, may be submitted by the team captain at least 14 days prior to the competition, to be accompanied by a written justification for the change in the section of the competition entry form, which may be referred to the committee.
A declared time may be submitted - if it is slower than the teams seeded time it must be at least 1 second slower than that time and is subject to the break-out rule.

Meeting 14 March 2006

Meeting 6 February 2006

Meeting 6 January 2006

Meeting 6 December 2005

Meeting 7 November 2005

Meeting 6 June 2005

• New affiliated club - Albury Wodonga Flyball Club

  AGM date and time - 27 Aug 2005, phone hookup from 7pm (check-in prior to that)

• Nationals 2006 - Call for expression of interest from clubs to host 2006 Nationals.  Submissions due by 1 Oct 2005.

Meeting 12 May 2005

• New points model - The AFA committee is proposing a new system for AFA points and titles. Members will be asked to vote on whether to implement this new system.

Meeting 2 May 2005

• New affiliated club - Eastern Goldfields Kennel Club, Kalgoorlie WA  

• EJS Fault Report Form - A form has been designed for timekeepers to record EJS faults at competitions. This will be available on the website. Competition organisers are asked to provide copies for timekeepers to record as much detail as possible on any problems with the EJS.

Meeting 4 April 2005

• Fouling in the ring - New policy on Fouling in the ring (see New Policies).

Meeting 8 March 2005

• New affiliated club - Suncoast Fundogs Agility Club  

• Demo policy - New AFA Sanctioned Demonstration Policy

• New judge - Ron Richardson has been approved as a full AFA judge.

• New AFA Address - PO Box 4054 Raceview Qld 4305 will replace the old address.  Forms have been updated with the new address.

• Competition organisers - Reminder to competition organisers that they should check with the AFA Secretary (info@flyball.org.au) that all dogs entered into a competition are valid members of the AFA.

• Timing Table - A reminder that a small number of people can stand behind the timing table to check times, starts etc, but that they must ensure not to disturb or interfere with the time keepers. The AFA are working on a way to display times on a larger screen so that they are easier to see for all. 

• AFA website - We will move to a new website host, which will enable the AFA to offer a range of new services to members.

Meeting 7 February 2005

• NSW Regional Representative - Appointment of Trent Shepherd as AFA NSW Regional Representative.  

• Judge's Reports - A reminder that Judge's Reports must be received by the AFA Secretary within 48 hours of completion of a competition. If this is not possible, for example due to travelling, the AFA Secretary must be notified within 48 hours that reports are on their way, and they must be sent as soon as possible.  Judge's reports can be given to the AFA Representative, and it is then their responsibility to get them to (or notify) the Secretary within 48 hours.  Judges reports should not be given to the competition organiser to return with other competition results.

• Non-financial dogs competing - Reminder that if any dog competes at a competition without a valid CRN, all dogs in the team will forfeit all points and placements for that entire competition. 

Meeting 10 January 2005

• Membership Fees - Clarification that the membership fee for all new members is $18.  

• Resignation - Resignation of Justin Allen from the committee.

• Vacant committee positions - The AFA will invite members who were nominated for the current committee (all positions) to apply to join the AFA committee following a couple of resignations.  A list of the jobs that currently need to be done will be included. Applicants should indicate what skills they would bring to the committee and how these fit with the list of jobs.  The current committee will appoint the new members based on these responses. This is in accordance with Section 17f of the AFA constitution "Vacancies on the Committee may be filled temporarily by the Committee until the next Annual General Meeting and such temporary Committee members shall exercise all the rights and privileges of elected members."

• Confirmation of AFA membership - The only person who can confirm current membership status following a query is the AFA Secretary.

• Provisional Judges Training - A new document outlining training of Provisional Judges has been compiled (and will be placed on the AFA website).

• AFA historian - Anne Cockburn has been appointed as AFA Historian.

Meeting 6 December 2004

• Website - Work is underway to set up the facility on the AFA website for members to access information on their dog's points and to update their contact details.   

• Competition Entry Forms - The AFA Secretary has noted that many recent competition entry forms have not been completed correctly.  In many cases, entry forms have been submitted with missing or wrong CRNs, membership expiry dates, handler's names, jump heights, and/or without captain's signatures.  Team captains must be more careful and check that all information is completed correctly. 

• Timesheets - Some competition organisers are still using old versions of the timesheets that are missing important information (such as 'M' for manual timing, boxes to indicate yellow, red and black cards, and space for the AFA rep to sign). Competition organisers must ensure that they download the latest timesheets from the AFA website before every competition they host.

• NSW Regional Rep - Following the resignation of NSW Regional Representative Alyssa Ablitt, the AFA committee is calling for nominations from NSW members for the position of NSW Regional Representative for 2004-05.  Trent Shepherd will fill the position in the interim until a replacement is found.

• Vice President - Following the resignation of AFA Vice President Kylie White, the AFA committee has appointed Ken Peterson to fill the position for the remainder of the year 2004-05.

Meeting 1 November 2004

• Nationals 2005 - Canberra X-Factor will host the 2005 Australian National Championships on 11 & 12 June 2005 at EPIC in Canberra.  There will be on-site accommodation.   

• New club affiliation - Norwest Canine Association Inc.

• Interpretation of Section 2.4 of AFA Rules and Policies regarding exemption from 4 month rule - Exemption from the 4 month rule (Section 2.4 of AFA Rules and Policies) requires approval by the AFA committee.  Members and/or teams seeking approval for exemption can still lodge entries to competitions while they wait for approval, but committee approval of the exemption must be completed before the date of the competition.   Note that approval can take some time, as it must go before the committee, which meets once a month.  Members seeking exemption from the 4 month rules should allow as much time as possible for applications to be processed.  If you have questions, please contact the AFA Secretary or President.

• Resignation - Resignation of Terry Hey from the committee and Head Judge position.

• Opportunity for feedback - When a judge speaks to one or both team captains following an incident or query, the judge should ask the captain/s "Are you satisfied with the outcome?".

• In and out gates - The following policy has been passed by the committee "Each racing lane shall have an entry gate and a separate exit gate".

• New accredited judge - Natalie Kirkwood has successfully completed the requirements and is now an AFA accredited judge.

Meeting 4 October 2004

• New memberships - Club coordinators should encourage new members to join the AFA at least one month before they expect to compete.  New memberships take time to process, and new members must be approved by the AFA committee (as per Section 8c of the AFA Constitution).  Competition organisers cannot accept entry forms unless a valid CRN is given for every dog entered.   

• Membership renewal - Memberships that are not renewed by 31 July will lapse and renewal will require committee approval. Members should therefore allow extra time to process renewals after 31 July. 

• Two new affiliated clubs - Tassie Flying Paws (Tas) and Deer Bush Dog Training Club (NSW).

• Sponsorship singlets for dogs - The committee recommends that dogs don't wear singlets while racing, from a dog safety point of view.  Singlets or dog coats could be worn into the ring but removed before the dog races.

• New accredited judge - Catherine Saberton (SA) has successfully completed the requirements and has been approved as an accredited AFA judge.

• Timesheets - Timesheets MUST be printed in black ink on white A4 paper.  Competition organisers should check the AFA website for the latest version of timesheets and other forms just prior to their competition.  

Meeting 7 September 2004

• Competition results form - Competition organisers are required to submit in their report to the AFA after a competition how many races per hour they achieved, and any problems they had getting through their program (see new Form C6). 

• Appointment of newsletter editors - Justin Allen and Ken Peterson

Annual General Meeting 28 August 2004

• Vice president's report 

• Amendments to AFA Constitution and Rules and Policies

• AFA Awards - Club of the Year - Croydon & District Obedience Dog Club; Team of the Year - Croydon Rocket Scientists; Dog of the Year - Astro; Bitch of the Year - Ezri; Novice Club of the Year - Sydney Psychos

• New Committee - President - Steve Pitt; Vice President - Kylie White; Secretary - Vicki Kennelly; Treasurer - Ian Kendt; General Committee - Justin Allen,  Anne Cockburn, Terry Hey, Jenny Millar, Ken Peterson, Trent Shepherd,  Cathy Trudinger; ACT Rep - Steve Smith; NSW Rep - Alyssa Abblit; Vic Rep - Eric van Zuyden; Qld Rep - Rosie Milton and SA Rep Catherine Saberton.

Meeting 3 August 2004

• New Australian Record - The Parramatta run of 18.47 secs from the Winter Classic competition in Canberra in July has been verified as a new Official Australian record.

• AFA Representatives - The Committee has compiled a list of people who will be invited to be put on a list of approved AFA Representatives to represent the AFA at competitions and demonstrations. Full Training will be given to those accepting the position.  Once finalised and clubs have been notified, AFA Representatives should be chosen from this list.

• Voting - Only ordinary members are entitled to vote in any election or ballot of AFA members. Associate members are not eligible to vote, even if the ordinary member is also in attendance. The ordinary member is the person who originally signed the membership form, and whose name appears first on a membership card. 

• Club affiliation - The Committee has rescinded a motion from 14 Oct 2002 stating that all clubs must be affiliated with the AFA to compete.  Teams must affiliate with the AFA to host a competition and to receive information from the AFA, but there is no requirement to affiliate to compete.

• Breakout Good Sports Award - This award will revert to its original intention, which is to reward teams that breakout 3 or more times at a competition and therefore forfeit their right to place. A list will be kept on the AFA website, and the plaque will be engraved, with all teams that meet this criteria.  A list is being compiled of previous recipients from AFA records.

• Senior Accredited Judges Program - There is a plan to provide additional training for a small number of judges (by invitation) so that they can coordinate the training of new judges in each state. This is to ensure the highest possible standard and consistency for all judges. 

Special General Meeting 12 July 2004

• Members voted to revoke the 12 month suspension applied to Judge Emma Le Cras by the Committee.

Meeting 28 June 2004

• Resignation of AFA President Eric van Zuyden - Eric has resigned as AFA President, and Vice President Kylie White will fill the role until the AGM in August.  

• President's report in June Flying Times contained an error - The President's Report stated that the Judge's Signal Card Policy would be voted on at the next AGM in August. There will be a number of policies that will be voted on by postal vote in the lead-up to the next AGM in August, but the Signal Card Policy is not one of them. Trial Policies are taken to the members to vote to either make them permanent changes to the AFA Rules and Policies, or to be rescinded, after they have undergone sufficient testing to ensure that all problems have been ironed out, and that members and judges understand them well enough. The Signal Card Policy, having been introduced less than 6 months ago, is not yet considered ready to put to members to vote.   

• Vote on Policies for AGM - Agreed on a number of policies to be voted on by postal vote before the August AGM.

• General Meeting - called for 12 July 2004 to discuss appeal of Emma Le Cras following 12 month suspension from judging handed down by committee.

• Membership cards - now show Associate Members.

Meeting 1 June 2004

• Parramatta record claim from the Canberra Royal - Not successful, as video did not meet requirements (timesheet not videoed continuously before run).  

• AGM date set - 28 August 2004, by phone hook-up.

• Nationals 2005 - Closing date for nominations 25 August 2004.

• AFA Representative mission statement - Agreed (will be put on AFA website). A list of suitable people is to be compiled.

• Internet competitions - Rosie Milton is investigating the possibilities.

• Points database - Restructuring of the points database is underway, and there may be some delay before an update of points is available.

• Advising members of decisions such as suspension, aggression outcomes etc - When important decisions affecting a person or dog's membership are made by the committee, such as suspensions or following aggression reports, the member will be notified by phone soon after the meeting with a detailed letter to follow. 

Meeting 3 May 2004

• Nationals 2005 - The AFA secretary will seek expression of interest from clubs to host the 2004 National Championships. 

• Voting at the AGM - Voting for changes to Rules and Policies will be by postal ballot only. Voting at the AGM on the Constitution and election of committee members will only be by members in attendance.

• Calendar of Events on website - We would like to include as much information as possible on the AFA website about future events. If there is an event that your club usually hosts on, say, the second Saturday of a particular month, and you plan to run it again, let the AFA webmaster know the likely date. Proposed events will be put on the website as 'to be confirmed' until they are sanctioned. 

Meeting 6 April 2004

• Requests for EJS at demos - In general, clubs may ask to use the AFA EJS for demonstrations that are open to all clubs to participate.  In addition, clubs may be able to borrow the EJS for television events. Contact the AFA Secretary for more information.

• Croydon PO Box - The Croydon PO Box has now expired, all correspondence to the AFA should be sent to PO Box 8027 Rivett ACT 2611.

• Mission statement for AFA Representative - This was discussed and further discussion will continue at the next meeting.

• Witness for AFA Declarations - The AFA encourages people to complete witness statements on site at a competition and hand it to the AFA rep on the day. However, if for some reason someone wants to complete a declaration at home after the competition, then their signature can be witnessed by someone who is not an AFA member. 

Meeting 27 February 2004

• New Treasurer - Ian Kendt has been appointed as the new AFA Treasurer.

• Nerida Winters - Due to other commitments, Nerida Winters has decided to resign as Assistant Head judge, marker of the judge's exams and an AFA Accredited Judge.  Nerida has contributed greatly to flyball in Australia over a number of years and we thank her very much for her contributions.  Vicki Kennelly was appointed as Assistant Head judge. 

• Card System & Timesheet Policy - A couple of letters were received by the AFA on the newly implemented card system for indicating offences, and on the new timesheet policy.  We ask judges and members to give these new policies a chance before forming an opinion on them, and we acknowledge that there may be a few 'teething problems' as we all get used to them.  In the end, members will get the chance to vote on whether to make them permanent.  The AFA committee does welcome feedback or suggestions from judges and members.

• Personal cheques bouncing - Competition organisers have occasionally been sent personal cheques made out directly to them for competition entry fees, and these cheques have bounced leaving the competition organisers liable for bank fees.  Teams entering competitions should either send money orders, or if they send a personal cheque then make sure that there is no way that it could bounce.  Cheques should be made out to the host club when this is requested, not to the competition organiser directly. 

Meeting 9 February 2004

• Pre-race talks - Following a suggestion that pre-race talks may not be necessary, it was decided that as they can be useful in many cases, it would be left up to competition organisers and judges whether to hold them. 

• New policies - The AFA committee voted to implement a number of new policies, a couple of which are new, but most of which are simply clarification of existing interpretation. These are outlined on our New Policies page, and include Breakouts, Committee Voting Policy, Forfeiting Races, Meaningless Heats, Practice Runs, Judges False Start Signal, Time Averaging Policy, Timesheets, Signal Cards and Judge's Obligation to Report.  When the AFA committee is happy that they have ironed out all problems, AFA members will then be given the opportunity to vote on whether to make them permanent changes/additions to the AFA Rules and Policies.  

Meeting 13 January 2004

• Title certificates - Only current financial members are entitled to claim title certificates, pins and plaques. 

• Minimum requirements for flyball competition location - It is the responsibility of the competition organiser to inspect the competition location to make sure it is suitable in the following ways: ground space and condition, parking, crowd control, competitor space within sight of ring, shelter, toilet provision, dog toileting area, access to water and any attractions that might be a problem near flyball like horses, sideshows.

• Flying Times - Discussed quotes for printing.

• Competition information on website - Judges should be listed - competition organisers to provide this information to the webmaster.

• Provisional Judges - The time limit to complete the new requirements is judged on a case-by-case basis.

Meeting 1 December 2003

• Rule changes and new rules - The AFA committee has clarified its position regarding its power to make new rules or change existing ones.   New rules or changes to existing rules decided on by the committee will initially be known as policies, but will be taken to the members at the next AGM (or when convenient) to decide whether to make them permanent changes/additions to the rule book.  Policies will be communicated to members via the website, Flying Times newsletter and pre-competition talks.  Policies must be adhered to just like rules, and will be seen as 'on trial' until AFA members have had a chance to vote on them. 

• Dog & Bitch of the Year Award - There was a decision to disband the Dog and Bitch of the Year awards, which will be voted on by members at the next AGM.  The committee will also look at other awards that may be in place of or in addition to the dog and bitch awards.

• AFA Treasurer - The position of AFA Treasurer has become vacant, and the committee will look for someone appropriate to fill this vacancy (closing date 6th Jan).

• Mudgee RSPCA fundraiser comp - The committee has agreed to donate the $10 (per team) EJS levy for the Mudgee RSPCA fundraiser competition to the Mudgee RSPCA.

• AFA representative at a comp - We discussed the responsibilities of the AFA rep at a comp (will be posted on web shortly).

Meeting 10 November 2003

• AFA postal address - The AFA has been using 2 postal addresses, in Croydon Vic and Rivett ACT. The committee has decided to use only the Rivett address (PO Box 8027 Rivett ACT 2611) . The Croydon PO Box will be kept open for a few months until it expires.

• New affiliated club - Pine Agility Dog Sports Club Inc

• ACT regional rep - Joycelyn Greenwood has been appointed as the new AFA representative for the ACT region.

• New judge -Ian Kendt has been approved as a full AFA judge.

• Requirements for judges - It has been decided to change the requirements to become a full AFA judge to formally include stewarding, ring setup, vetting and measuring dogs, and education on a wide range of flyball issues.  This is to ensure that judges have the best knowledge of their responsibilities and the rules of flyball.  Further details of the requirements will be posted on the AFA website.

• Competition format - A reminder that competition organisers should seek approval for divisions and race format from their regional AFA representative or the AFA president or secretary.