Dogs - Handler (Biathlon)

Proudly Sponsored by the

            Queensland Police Academy Association Inc.

            Rudd Street, OXLEY 4108
            PO BOX 1110, ARCHERFIELD Q4075
            PHONE : (07) 3246 8440   FAX : (07) 3246 8164

WHEN
Saturday 8th September 2007  starting at 7.00am

WHERE
Queensland Police Service Academy
Rudd Street, Oxley 4075

OVERVIEW
The Police and Services Canine Association - Queensland (PASCAQ) draws its members from the following agencies:
 
• Queensland Police Service (QPS)
• Queensland Corrective Service (QCS)
• Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF)
• Army (ARMY)
• Australian Protective Services (APS)
• Australian Customs Service (ACS)
• Australian Quarantine Inspection Service (AQIS)
On Saturday September 8 - 2007 we will host our annual Biathlon and Iron Man competition. This course will be made / designed by the Queensland Police Service as they are the host agency. The course will be predetermined and will be set up on Friday 7 September. The course is usually around 4 km long and throughout the course we will have numerous obstacles and agility exercises for both the member and dog to complete. Most of this equipment will be set up around the oval where there will be ample viewing for spectators. All competitors are given a safety brief and a walk around the course on the day. Runners are dispatched normally every 2 minutes with the first runner hopefully kick off around 0700hrs.  
 
At the completion of this event there will be an Ironman event. The Ironman event normally attracts fewer competitors and is only a short course more designed to test the strength of the member rather than the dog. This event is light hearted with the member requiring to maybe drink a hot can of drink and eat a dry weet-bix etc. This course normally takes several minutes to complete and will more than likely be held in the centre of the oval.
 
Depending on the number of competitors, expected completion is around lunchtime or mid afternoon. Following the completion of the event, a BBQ. will be provided free of charge to members. Non members are welcome to purchase food and drink, Trophies will be awarded, and every participant receives a medallion for competing in the event as well as a piece of merchandise from the association. This event is only open to current dog handlers.

COORDINATOR
Bevan Case, 0417767104 Geoff Bodley or Pat Collins on 3274 8622

The Redlands RSL Cleveland and Advanced Pet Nutrition are proud supporters of ‘The Police And Services Canine Association’ - Queensland (PASCAQ)

Open Category –no specific age applies

COORDINATOR
Bevan Case, 0417767104 Geoff Bodley 0408766295 or Pat Collins on 3274 8622