Team USA – 2017

The 2017 IFCS Team USA will represent us at the 2017 IFCS World Agility Championships in Valencia, Spain, April 26-30:

The complete team list, including alternates, is: 

12″

Andy Mueller and Crackers, 2017 World Team
Andy Mueller and Crackers, 2017 World Team
Linda Womer and Frenzi and Sonic, 2017 World Team
Linda Womer and Frenzi and Sonic, 2017 World Team
Rachel Sanders & Tush, 2017 World Team
Diane O'Reilly and Rauri Belle, 2017 World Team
Diane O’Reilly and Rauri Belle, 2017 World Team
Robin Newman and Rabbit, 2017 World Team
Robin Newman and Rabbit, 2017 World Team

 

Ivette White & Rory (Alternate)

 

16″

Karen Beattie Massey and Bella, 2017 World Team
Karen Beattie Massey and Bella, 2017 World Team
Chip Gerfen and Trudi, 2017 World Team
Chip Gerfen and Trudi, 2017 World Team
Beth Martin and Keen, 2017 World Team
Beth Martin and Keen, 2017 World Team
Judy Reilly & Tempest, 2017 World Team
Stephanie Diem and Inara, 2017 World Team
Stephanie Diem and Inara, 2017 World Team
Melanie Rock & Coyote (Alternate)
Melanie Rock & Coyote (Alternate)
Mary Ann Wurst & Hijack (Alternate)
Mary Ann Wurst & Hijack (Alternate)

22″

Jeannine Doepke and Jill, 2017 World Team
Jeannine Doepke and Jill, 2017 World Team
Kerry Smith and Hype, 2017 World Team
Kerry Smith and Hype, 2017 World Team
Melanie Miller and Integrity, 2017 World Team
Melanie Miller and Integrity, 2017 World Team
Cynthia Hornor
Cynthia Hornor & Spice
Brenda Kelly and Déjà Vu, 2017 World Team
Brenda Kelly and Déjà Vu, 2017 World Team

 

 

26″

Desiree Snelleman and Pace, 2017 World Team
Desiree Snelleman and Pace, 2017 World Team
Maria Badamo and Gromit, 2017 World Team
Maria Badamo and Gromit, 2017 World Team
Anne Andrle and Super G, 2017 World Team
Anne Andrle and Super G, 2017 World Team
Alice Reinkenmeyer and Tess, 2017 World Team
Alice Reinkenmeyer and Tess, 2017 World Team
Jamie Herren & Zip (Alternate)
Jamie Herren & Zip (Alternate)
Melanie Rock & Puma
Melanie Rock & Puma, 2017 World Team

 

2016 Team Coach – Tracy Sklenar

Tracy Skelnar, Team Coach, 2017 World Team

2016 Team Manager – Monique Plinck

Monique Pinck, Team Manager, 2017 World Team

Team USA Selection Process

Team members are selected by the USDAA Regulations & Competition Standards Board (RCSB) to represent the United States in the International Federation of Cynological Sports (IFCS) World Agility Championships to be held in 2017.
 
Sixteen teams, four to be chosen to compete in each of the four IFCS height divisions (16 total competitors). An individual handler may not have more than one dog in any one height division.
In addition, Team USA has the option of adding up to four previous handler and dog IFCS medal winners to the team. These four additional team members may be chosen by the Team USA Coach with USDAA’s approval.
 

Consideration for a position on the U.S. team is offered first to the handler/dog with the highest number of Team Selection Points (TSPs) earned at each of the following events in 2016:

Title Mania®
June 16 – 19, 2016, in Geneva, Ohio.
Four (4) team members (one (1) in each jump height) were chosen at this event.
 
USDAA World Team Selection Event (WTSE)
October 7 – 9, 2016, in Barto, Pennsylvania, held in conjunction with the Keystone Agility Club.
Twelve (12) team members (three in each jump height) will be chosen at this event.

If the handler declines, consideration then goes to the handler/dog that is immediately next on the list, and so on. In addition, an alternate is designated for each height division; this alternate will be substituted only in the event a team member must withdraw prior to the event closing date. The alternates are selected by the team coach with USDAA approval.