Cedar Rapids Kennel Association Fast CAT September 2021

09/06/2021

Thank you to all of the competitors who came out to the FastCAT this weekend. We made it through the rain and finally saw the sun today. We celebrated many successful runs and helped many dogs figure out how the chase the bunny.

Special thanks to the Cedar Rapids Kennel Club and Cindy McDonald for allowing FastCAT to crash your dog show. We had so much fun!!!

This weekend could not have happened without our awesome volunteers. Randy Jones was our set up crew and made sure we had everything we needed for the weekend. Kent Ohlms and Sarah Ohms were newbies to volunteering for FastCAT, but were pros in no time on the board and hunt master positions. Beverly Carpenter and Lanita Lovelace were our dedicated manual timers. Jill Kristine and her family were invaluable as the lure operator, timer and releaser. (I’m pretty sure Cody has his own fan club) Karmen Schlesselman safely delivered everyone to the finish line and was a trooper driving through the rain. Matt Gerdes was once again phenomenal as the hunt master and even took a few hours of lure operating for us. Chuck Adams and Lana Luhring made sure that every dog was safe to run. Lexi Adams kept the ribbons coming as quickly as possible, and Sydney Hott was a Jill of all trades and ready to step in wherever she was needed. Connie Adams was able to help dogs turn onto the bag when others couldn’t.

Thank you again to everyone who competed or stepped in to help this weekend. We hope you had as much fun as we did.

~Kim

09/05/2021

Last call for FastCAT. The track will be open no later than 3:30.

09/05/2021

We have filled for the day. No more day of sow entries will be taken.

09/05/2021

We will be breaking for lunch from 11:45 to 12:30.

09/05/2021

We have a few day of spots available if anyone would like to enter FastCAT.

If you are entering, please come down and fill out the form before 11am.

09/04/2021

We will be closing the FastCAT track at 4:00. Please have your runs completed by 4:00.
Thank you all for a great day!!!!

09/04/2021

There is no wait for FastCAT. Come on down!!!

09/04/2021

We will be breaking from 11:30-12:15 for lunch.

09/04/2021

There is currently no line for FastCAT!!! Come on down!!!!

09/04/2021

Thank you to all of our volunteers and competitors for helping make today successful regardless of our challenges. We look forward to an easier weather day tomorrow!

09/03/2021

We have several people who have not done their fun’s at FastCAT. We will keep the field open until 7pm. After that, you will forfeit your runs.

09/03/2021

We are going out to survey the damage and will begin running shortly.

09/03/2021

Although the weather has been challenging today, we will make every effort to get all of the runs in. Switching your runs to a different day is not an option because we are full on Saturday and Sunday. Check in time has been extended to 4pm.

09/03/2021

Due to the weather today, we will be extending the check in time/on the board time to 4 pm. We are willing to run beyond that, we just want to make sure of who will be coming! We want everyone to get their runs in!!!!

09/03/2021

We are on a rain break/lunch break until at least 1:30.

09/03/2021

We will be delaying the start of the FastCAT until it is safe for our dogs and equipment.

09/03/2021

Fingers and toes crossed that this rain passes quickly. We will run in the rain, but it’s not nearly as much fun.

09/02/2021

Fun Runs tonight from 5-7.
$5 per run (cash only)

09/02/2021

The FastCAT set up is looking good.

09/01/2021

09/01/2021

09/01/2021

09/01/2021

All trials are full for this event and a wait list has been started for all three days.

09/01/2021

What do I need to bring to FastCAT?
Two leashes
A buddy to release if you have one. (We will have volunteers to release as well, but it's always more fun with a friend.)
Bug spray
Sun screen
Water
Patience
Your dog
A crate for when your dog is not running.
Toy or treats for your dog after the run is done.

Anyone else have any ideas for what they must have at FastCAT?

08/31/2021

Fun runs will be offered to dogs that wish to try FastCAT. These fun runs will be $5.00 per run and will be offered on Thursday and Friday evening from 5-7pm.

No AKC Number needed for these runs.
No sign up required.

08/17/2021

Pictures of the ribbons…

08/17/2021

Hello and welcome. This page will be used to communicate with people who entered in the FastCAT event that is being held at the Amana RV Park in conjunction with the Cedar Rapids Kennel Association Dog Show. We will share useful information on this page as well as helpful hints for anyone new to FastCAT.