3.3 Description of Dumbbells
3.1 Dumbbells shall be of all-wood construction, (except that the centre dowel may be wood or hard plastic). Two dumbbells are required for each dog.
3.2 The two end faces (identification area) shall be a flat surface which is a minimum of two-and-one-half inches square to a maximum of four inches square. The end profile can be blocked or beveled. A minimum of a half inch to a maximum of two inches wide.
3.3 The diameter of the dowelling may be varied between one-half inch and one-and-one-half inches for the difference in the sizes of dogs.
3.4 The overall length of the dumbbell should be a minimum of four inches to a maximum of nine inches.
3.5 Dumbbell Identification - Each registered team’s dumbbells must be uniform in end color. If a club has multiple teams, each team must have dumbbells that are unique in color, so that dogs from different teams both within a club and from other clubs can be easily identified. The block ends of the dumbbells must be painted in the team colors. The outside surface of the block ends must display a number at least two inches high, corresponding to the number on the jacket of the dog. Numbers shall be selected from the numbers one through twelve. No numbers shall be duplicated on any one team and numbers must be on both ends of the dumbbells and clearly visible to the judges.
3.6 Dummy Dumbbells - Each team must have a minimum of five. These dumbbells must conform in end color to the team’s numbered dumbbells, and meet the specifications listed in 3.1 – 3.5. They shall be identified with a letter "X" two inches high instead of a number.
Dumbbell Dimensions
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4 Description of Dumbbell Box
4.1 A dumbbell box shall be twenty-four inches by twenty-four inches by three inches high (24” x 24” x 3”) and will not contain any sharp edges causing a safety issue to the dogs.
4.2 The platform for the dumbbells will be recessed half to one inch. This will allow for a half to one inch divider and perimeter molding to meet the total height of three inches. Two dividers will cross the box, running from corner to corner creating, four equal sections.
4.3 The box shall be painted in team colors, with the numbers either painted on in a contrasting color or displayed using appropriately numbered inserts. Existing dumbbell boxes made prior to January 1, 2016 will be grandfathered
Dumbbell Box Dimensions
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Racing Jackets
12.1 In order to ensure that the teams are easily identified all dogs on a Registered team must have matching dog jackets, dumbbells, and inserts.
12.2 Dog jackets must be close fitting to ensure that they do not present a safety issue in the lane.
12.3 Dog numbers are to be on both sides of the dog jackets, at least 2” high, and a contrasting colour so that they are easily visible for the box judges. 12.4 For Teams entered in a Tournament that use borrowed dogs from other teams, the ‘borrowed’ dog(s) must use their own Registered team racing jacket, dumbbell and insert.
12.5 If a borrowed dog’s colors are too similar to the original team’s, a clearly visible mark (e.g., colored tape) must be added to the dog’s racing jacket, dumbbell, and insert to distinguish it. This mark must be easily visible to the judges during the race.