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1a. The club shall be called Blue Sky Flyball Teams (hereafter referred to as "the Club") and is affiliated with:
The British Flyball Association (B.F.A.)
The UK Flyball League (U.K.F.L)
1b. The title of the Club can only be changed by a unanimous vote of the Founding Members.
1c. The title shall be registered in the ownership of the Team Captain, as registered with the B.F.A. and U.K.F.L. If at any time the Founding Members vote unanimously to change the ownership, the Team Captain must inform the B.F.A. and U.K.F.L. of the change.
The aims and objectives are to:
2a. participate in Flyball and to promote the sport to all members of the community. Offer taster courses to encourage newcomers to take up the sport.
2b. offer flyball coaching and competition opportunities to all members.
2c. provide a duty of care and protection to all club members.
2d. ensure all club members are treated equitably and with respect.
2e. promote good practice in animal health and welfare.
3a. The Founding Members hold ultimate authority over all Club matters.
3b. Team Captain
One of the Founding Members shall serve as the Team Captain, elected by majority vote of the Founding Members.
The Team Captain acts as the head of the Club, responsible for leading the team, coordinating Club activities, chairing meetings, and representing the Club externally.
3c. Founding Members
The Club's Founding Members and their general roles include;
Training and Development
Treasurer
Secretary
Equipment Maintenance
Sponsorship
Awards and Gifts
Competition Entry
3d. Sub-Committees and Delegated Roles
The Founding members may appoint Sub-Committee Members from the wider membership to carry out specific roles or projects. These may include:
Any of the above roles on a temporary basis
Tournament Organiser
Social Media, Marketing & Communications
These appointees do not have voting rights unless separately made Founding Members by unanimous vote.
Sub-Committee members ultimately report back to Founding members and the team captains and are not authorised to make decisions regarding the club.
3e. In the event of the Team Captain leaving the Club for any reason, the remaining Founding Members must vote a new Team Captain by majority vote and inform the B.F.A. and U.K.F.L.
3f. The Club can only be dissolved by a unanimous vote of all Honorary Members.
4a. Membership can consist of (disabled and non-disabled) adult members and (disabled and non-disabled) junior members.
4b. Founding members have voting rights.
4c. Ordinary members and Sub committee members do not have voting rights.
4d. All members will pay a monthly subscription by standing order as determined by a majority vote of the Founding members. This fee will be reviewed at each club anniversary (October). This is currently set at £16 per member.
4e. All members are subject to the constitution and codes of conduct adopted by the club.
4f. All members are entitled to have access to the members pages of the Club's Website via a password.
5a. The teams will be chosen by consultation between Founding members of the Club. In general, and where feasible, this will be based on compatibility and performance of the dogs. Exceptions can be made where the inclusion of a height dog is preferred or there are other considerations. Any dispute on team selection must be raised to the Founding members and the outcome will be decided by a majority decision of the Founding members.
5b. Team selection will also take account of availability of individual dogs/handlers for specific competitions. It may be essential to make changes to team line-ups to enter a competition. In such circumstances team members will be consulted where possible.
To fund the activities of the Club, sponsorship will be actively sought in the form of grants and donations from business. Such sponsorship will typically be used to purchase/maintain equipment and for expenditure in the hosting of Tournaments but can also be in the form of products. Examples include team kit, accessories, drinks, food, treats etc.
Where donations are provided by businesses, the Club may be contractually required to promote the sponsors products or services. This can include the display of promotional material on equipment, club website content and club social media posts.
Obligations in respect of sponsorships will be communicated to Club members and are to be respected accordingly.
It is recognised that the welfare of all children, young people, and adults at risk, is paramount and that all have equal rights of protection. We have a duty of care when they are in our charge, and we will do everything we can to provide a safe and caring environment whilst they attend our activities.
Accordingly, a documented comprehensive "Safeguarding Children, Young Adults and Adults Policy" will be operated by the Club.
8a. Indoor training will be charged a fee of £5 per dog to contribute to the cost of venue hiring. Retired dogs will not be charged if used for training/distraction/stooge dog purposes.
8b. The owner of each dog will be invoiced for their dog's competition entry fees and any other associated costs including camping fees and will be responsible for prompt payment to the club. Members will ensure their accounts are paid in full by the end of each month.
8c. Open competition entry fees will be charged by dividing the team fee by the number of dogs running in the team. Foundation/starter team dogs will be charged £10 per dog.
8d. Apprentice dogs running warm ups will not be charged a fee.
8e. If a team is unable to compete following the withdrawal of a dog after the team entry has been sent and no refund is available, the owner of the dog shall pay for the complete team. Exceptions may be made by the agreement of all the remaining team members.
Once a team entry has been accepted and the funds have left the club bank account, members will be charged for what was booked regardless of if they can or can't make it.
8f. In the event of the Club being dissolved, and after all creditors have been satisfied, all assets will be offered to an organisation with similar aims and objectives in the local area.
Updated October 2025.
Team Captain – Sally Cliffe
Tracey Nash
Jenny Avery
Rachel Caines