Point Mallard Park to Host Canine Disc International Finals

DECATUR, Ala. (WHNT) — A premier international event is set to soar into Point Mallard Park in April.

Decatur Morgan County Tourism, Inc., announced that from April 2-6, the UpDog Challenge Canine Disc International Finals will be held at Point Mallard Park’s Spirit of America Fields.

This event is said to welcome over 300 elite human-disc competitors and more than 530 canine-disc competitors from around the world. This event will showcase the skills and teamwork between dogs and their handlers.

Over the five days of competition, there will be several different types of events to test speed, agility and coordination. The event schedule is listed below:

Wednesday, April 2 – Far Out (320 teams) – long distance game and Boom (228 teams) – accuracy game

Thursday, April 3 – Freestyle Performance (60 teams) – disc tricks to music, Time Warp (380 teams) – speed game and Spaced Out (285 teams) – accuracy game

Friday, April 4 – Freestyle Performance continued (60 teams), Greedy (310 teams) – strategy game and FunKey (205 teams) – agility/disc combo game

Saturday, April 5– Freestyle Criterion Round – top 40-50% of teams from the Performance rounds, Throw N Go (435 teams) – accuracy game and 7UP (190 teams) – agility/disc combo game

Sunday, April 6- Four Way Play (420 teams) – strategy game and Frizgility (330 teams) – agility/disc combo speed game

“Canine competitors must display discipline and sportsmanship throughout the event. Any dog exhibiting disruptive or aggressive behavior will be subject to disciplinary action, which may include removal from competition for the remainder of the weekend,” Decatur Morgan County Tourism, Inc. said.

The event is free to the public. Attendees are encouraged to bring their lawn chairs and enjoy a front-row seat to this dynamic display of skill and teamwork.

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