The NAFA Clyde Moore Memorial Hall of Fame and Regional Most Valuable Player Awards are for dogs to be recognized both nationally and regionally. The Clyde Moore Memorial Hall of Fame is the most prestigious flyball award any flyball dog can be awarded. You can read about this year’s slate of candidates for both Hall of Fame and Regional MVP on the NAFA website.
Clyde Moore Memorial Hall of Fame
The NAFA Hall of Fame was renamed to the Clyde Moore Memorial Hall of Fame in memory of Clyde Moore, who served as NAFA’s Executive Director and passed away of a heart attack in March 1998.
Each year, NAFA may induct up to 2 dogs into the Hall of Fame. NAFA members are asked to nominate candidates that they consider deserving of this award, using the following criteria:
- Longevity – A dog must have played flyball for a minimum of four years.
- Notoriety – How well known is this dog. Nominees should be easily recognizable within their own racing area
- Team value – What is the worth of this dog to its team, i.e. untiring start dog, height dog, most consistent dog, fast anchor dog.
This award is given to the dog deemed most valuable in their specific region. Only one candidate in each region is given this award per year. There are criteria for nominating a dog that must be followed and this information is available on the NAFA website by following the link above.
Flyball Awards
More than titles, these awards recognize dogs that excel in the sport. They may not be the fastest but they are well known in the flyball community and region. I applaud NAFA for the establishment of these awards, which is something I feel is lacking in U-FLI.
Larry
If you have or know of a special dog, and would like to have him or her recognized, please contact us using the Contact form.
One night, while on guard duty with the US Armed Forces in Iraq, Sgt. Watson’s squadron returned from patrol with a new buddy. Weak, malnourished, and at death’s door, a black and white puppy had decided to adopt the soldiers of the unit known as Charlie Company. Sgt. Watson wrapped the shivering puppy in a blanket, gave it some clean water, a portion of his own rations, and provided what refuge and comfort he could for a poor life he expected would sadly end in a few days – another innocent life cut short in a harsh and unforgiving environment.
