NAFA 2010 Region 5 MVP

Ginger
CRN: 000054
Breed of Dog: Border Collie
Dog's Club Affiliaton: K9 Kommotion
Owner of the Dog: Teresa & Chris Turner

Nomination:
I would like to nominate Ginger for the Region 5 MVP. Ginger came into Teresa's life as an owner surrender at 7 months old. She was a shy and quiet red and white border collie.

She was slow to embrace flyball. If a loud sound or a yell was heard she would shut down as if she did something wrong. As Ginger's confidence improved so did her speed. She has grown from a fearful, submissive girl to a bossy queen keeping her teammates in line. She is able to run for anyone and in any position.

Ginger will be turning 12 in November of this year and is the fifth dog in our region to earn 50,000 points. Her speed has remained constant, even with age. It truly has been a regional accomplishment that Ginger has earned her 50,000 points as there have been several members from other teams in our region that have run her to help earn these points.

Even at 12 years old, she still wants to go out and run her heart out. Her other hobbies include patrolling for squirrels in the yard and being the play police! She is very good at both.

NAFA 2009 Region 5 MVP

Georgia

CRN: 010106
Breed of Dog: Border Collie
Dog's Club Affiliation: Flat Out Flyers
Owner of the Dog: Nancy Garcia

Nomination:
Georgia was adopted from Border Collie Rescue in July 1999 at 7 months old. She started out wild and crazy like most border collies but quickly settled down to run with gusto each and every race. Georgia's first tournament was in March 2001. At 10 1/2 years of age, she is still running strong and is currently 184 points shy of her 50K title. Nancy and Georgia have run as a team in Texas, Arizona, Colorado, Tennessee and Oklahoma. They will soon add Indiana for the CanAm Classic this October.

Georgia has grown into the type of Flyball dog that can run any position and pass any other dog no matter how big or tough they are. She has helped train many dogs from Region 5 that are not on the Flyer's club. If teams need help with their dogs not crossing over or with passing, Georgia does not get bothered with them getting in her face. She helps them learn to stay in their lane.
We have enjoyed watching Nancy and Georgia in the ring for many years and look forward to many more. They work great as a team. Please consider Georgia for MVP of Region 5.